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Early works have started on the Ballarat Airport runway to extend its length from 1,300 to 1,800 metres.  The work is being undertaken by Fulton Hogan, following the awarding of a tender in August this year.  The runway extension will create opportunities to expand aviation uses at the airport, including emergency services.   Works are being jointly funded with $3.8 million from the Australian Government via its Regio...

The Ballarat Animal Shelter has been overwhelmed with the generosity of the animal loving Ballarat community this festive season.    The shelter received plenty of treats, bedding, wet food, toys and even a few small pools for the animals to play in over Summer.   The donations will be instrumental in supporting the staff and volunteers to care for many animals over the coming months.   Items such as pe...

Tender documents can be obtained from www.eprocure.com.au/ballarat Tender No  Tender Description  Closes 12 Noon 2022/23-388E  EOI - Café at the Art Gallery of Ballarat  5 pm 27/2/2023  PAYING YOUR RATES IN ONE LUMP SUM?   Ratepayers are reminded if they elected to pay their rates in one lump sum, pay...

A new, worldly garden could help ensure a prominent open space in Sturt Street is enhanced for the entire community.  The City of Ballarat is seeking public feedback on an Intercultural Garden, proposed to be created on the north-western corner at the intersection of Sturt and Pleasant streets, near the City Oval football ground and City Oval Bowling Club.   The proposed project would seek to enhance the beauty of the existing spa...

The City of Ballarat has finalised the first round of Community Impact Grants for 2022/23.  The first round of grants saw $144,110 awarded to 24 Ballarat community groups, including musical groups, sporting associations, the LGBTIQA+ community, and many more.  Now, community groups seeking to boost their programs, increase participation and create great community outcomes are being encouraged to apply for the second round of grant...

Preparations are in full swing for another bumper Ballarat Begonia Festival, with just one month left until the glorious return of the iconic event.  Ballarat Begonia Festival, to be held on 11-13 March 2023, has released its full program with the free, outdoor event bringing Ballarat's Botanical Gardens to life with spectacular flower displays, celebrity presenters, roving entertainment, live music, and more.  The 2023 event will...

On Wednesday 8 February 2023, at Ballarat City Council’s regular Planning Delegated Committee Meeting, Councillors considered the following matters.   The Planning Scheme Amendment, sites for permanent heritage overlays.   Interim Heritage Overlay, 17 Holmes Street.   The Planning Scheme Amendment, sites for permanent heritage overlays   The City of Ballarat’s officer recommendat...

February is well underway with a host of notable events across this week.  Just yesterday we launched the 71st Begonia Festival to be held in the beautiful Ballarat Botanical Gardens between 11 – 13 March with a fantastic 3-day line-up built around gardening, food, and entertainment with some noted guest speakers.  On Sunday 12 February the Ballarat Gift sees some of the finest male and female sprinters in the country battle it ou...

Ballarat will become the first regional Victorian city to host a worldwide dining phenomenon that is sweeping the globe.  Le Dîner en Blanc, touted as the world’s poshest picnic, will come to Ballarat on Saturday 1 April.  The movement, which involves participants wearing elegant, all-white clothes and dining outside in a large group, started in Paris in 1988 and is now held in more than 120 cities worldwide.  The event is...

Tender documents can be obtained from www.eprocure.com.au/ballarat   Tender No  Tender Description  Closes 12 Noon  2022/23-388E  EOI - Café at the Art Gallery of Ballarat  5 pm 27/2/2023  PAYING YOUR RATES IN ONE LUMP SUM?   Ratepayers are reminded if they elected to pay their rates in...