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The Ballarat Animal Shelter’s recently completed cat adoption drive saw 54 cats and kittens find their fur-ever home in just one week.   Prior to the adoption drive, the Ballarat Animal Shelter had 229 cats. A special adoption rate of $50 per adult cat, and $80 for a bonded pair was offered during the drive – down from the standard adoption fee of $140.    The adoption drive ran from Monday 30 January until Saturday 4 Februar...

The Ballarat Animal Shelter’s recently completed cat adoption drive saw 54 cats and kittens find their fur-ever home in just one week.   Prior to the adoption drive, the Ballarat Animal Shelter had 229 cats. A special adoption rate of $50 per adult cat, and $80 for a bonded pair was offered during the drive – down from the standard adoption fee of $140.    The adoption drive ran from Monday 30 January until Saturday...

The City of Ballarat is raising awareness about State Government changes to how Victorians will soon be sorting their household waste and recycling into four streams.  All local government areas, including the City of Ballarat, will transition to a new glass service and a new food organics and garden organics (FOGO) service in the near future.   In March, the City of Ballarat will present a range of waste and recycling option...

A vibrant geometric mural has been completed on the prominent wall at Little Bridge Street and Main Road intersections, by local artist Spencer Harrison.   120 hours, 24 litres of paint and eight vivid paint shades later, the 30 metre stretch of wall has now introduced more colour into the area.   The mural aims to bring greater vibrancy to the area, improving the public’s experience of the space.   Harrison...

Underground boring for the installation of electrical conduit will take place later this month as part of construction of the $3,170,000 Lake Wendouree and Victoria Park Link Lighting project.  Local contractor Pipe Pro Directional Drilling will begin underground boring on Monday 27 February on the north side of the lake foreshore, near the Forest Street and Wendouree Parade roundabout.  Seven kilometres of electrical conduit will...

Ballarat is set for a sporting bonanza in April when it hosts three separate Australian championships, featuring a diverse mixture of sports.  In what will prove to be a spectacular month of alternative sports, Ballarat will be the host city for the:  National Canoe Polo Championships: Lake Wendouree, 7-9 April  National Basketball League 3 x 3 National Hustle Championships: Selkirk Stadium, 21-22 April  ...

Many would agree that roads, rates and rubbish are the three most important considerations of any council and the latter one is about to become increasingly important for Ballarat as residents get to give their thoughts on how we recycle and collect waste.  In line with State Government changes, Victorians will soon be sorting their household waste and recycling into four streams.  Some confronting statistics show that in 2021-202...