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Time to bust out the swimming gear - Ballarat’s biggest outdoor pool will notch an impressive milestone this weekend and everybody is invited.  The Eureka 50th Birthday Pool Party will be held on Sunday 4 December, with free entry to the public all day.  The first weekend of summer will be one to celebrate at the pool, with all the family favourite inflatable play equipment to be set up for the day.  The event will coincid...

The City of Ballarat is adding additional crews as it works to deliver critical maintenance to roads damaged by heavy rainfall and flooding.  Three additional road maintenance crews are working with the City of Ballarat’s sealed and unsealed roads maintenance teams to deliver works to repair local roads across the municipality.  City of Ballarat data for 21-25 November shows more than 800 outstanding road maintenance jobs exist ac...

You better watch out; you better not cry - because Ballarat’s CBD is about to come to life.  It’s Christmas time in Ballarat and the city is now officially in full festive season mode.  The City of Ballarat has launched its ‘Christmas in Ballarat’ program, detailing a bumper month of festivities and attractions for everybody to enjoy.  Dazzling decorations (including the beloved floral reindeer and giant Christmas bauble),...

Well, this is Christmas, our streets are adorned with festive decorations and installations, and I think if Santa took his sled down Sturt Street, he would be impressed. I know already that there have been many excited children checking out the floral reindeer and Santa’s sleigh, the Christmas tree and giant bauble in the Bridge Mall.   After a busy year, Christmas will be a good opportunity to take some time out, hit the pause butto...

One of Ballarat’s historic sporting gems is set to undergo an important facelift.  The Eastern Oval grandstand is in line for repair works over summer to renew and repair building damage that has developed over time.  The City of Ballarat has put the project out for tender and is seeking expressions of interest to complete the works.  The restoration works will include:  Repairs to roof plumbing  ...

Tender documents can be obtained from www.eprocure.com.au/ballarat   Tender No  Tender Description  Closes   12 noon   2022/23-201  Alfredton Community Hub Construction  14/12/2022  2022/23-269  Panel for Provision of Facilities Audit Services  ...

The Ballarat Animal Shelter is calling on the community to help spread some Christmas cheer to the many animals requiring care heading into the festive season. The annual drive is looking for donations of food, toys, bedding and treats.   Donations will be shared with local not-for-profit agencies which support people in need who have pets to care for, including people who are homeless and fleeing family violence.   Item...

New rules surrounding the supervision of children in water will be introduced at all City of Ballarat pools this weekend.  Ballarat Aquatic & Lifestyle Centre (BALC) is reminding parents to remain vigilant when supervising their children around water, with one important change being implemented across all City of Ballarat pools this week.   As of Saturday 3 December 2022, the following rules will be introduced:  ...