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The Mayor of the City of Ballarat has welcomed commitments in Tuesday’s State budget of money for a variety of key projects for the region.Ballarat Mayor, Cr Des Hudson said the community was a big winner with key election commitments being honoured.“The City of Ballarat thanks the State Government for fulfilling election commitments and funding these key projects which will have sweeping benefits for our community and the broader region,” he sai...

The City of Ballarat will mark a significant annual occasion for First Nations people by recognising National Sorry Day on Friday 26 May.A wreath will be laid in Queen Victoria Square and the Aboriginal flag will be raised as part of a ceremony to be held at 4pm.The event, organised by the City of Ballarat’s Social Inclusion team, is planned with the guidance of the Koorie Engagement Action Group (KEAG).KEAG is an advisory committee that provides...

City of Ballarat Mayor Cr Des Hudson is calling for improved containment of waffle pods to construction sites following impacts of the pods on the local environment, waterways and public amenity.  Waffle pods — made of polystyrene or foam — are used in concreting and construction. However, as waffle pods are very light, they are easily blown around in high wind events.Cr Hudson said he had observed an increase in waffle pods that had been bl...

Tender documents can be obtained from www.eprocure.com.au/ballarat         Tender No     Tender Description     Closes  12 noon     2022/23-529   Blind Creek Road Drainage & Associated Works from Kuruc Road to Skipton-Ballarat Railway Reserve   14/06/2023     &...

People with lingering overdue items are being welcomed back to City of Ballarat’s libraries to have their late fees waived.From 1 July 2023, City of Ballarat libraries will no longer charge library fines for overdue items, following a decision made by Ballarat City Council at the March ordinary meeting.This follows a growing trend across Victoria in which public libraries are opting to remove library fines relating to overdue items, due to the fi...

Response attributed to City of Ballarat Director Development and Growth, Natalie RobertsonOn Friday 26 May the City of Ballarat issued an emergency demolition order for 89 Magpie Street, after the property was extensively damaged by fire on 2 May.As a result of a structural report provided by the landowner, the City of Ballarat's Municipal Building Surveyor has issued an emergency demolition order, which dictates that the building must be demolis...

The City of Ballarat combined with the Wadawurrung Traditional Owners Aboriginal Corporation for a joint flag raising to mark National Reconciliation Week on Tuesday.In Ballarat, the Aboriginal flag was raised by Wadawurrung Elders at the community flag pole in Queen Victoria Square to recognise the important week.  A facilitated panel discussion was also held in Ballarat Town Hall after the event, featuring:Shannen Mennen, a Wadawurrung Wom...

The Victorian Goldfields UNESCO World Heritage bid has been given a big boost thanks to $3.8 million announced in the Victorian Budget for championing Victoria’s outstanding heritage.

A new project in Ballarat’s CBD will provide community members with guide and assistance dogs, with a dedicated space for their dogs to relieve themselves.  The space, which is proposed for installation in Doveton Street South, will comprise a shelter with seating, some fencing (though it will not be fully enclosed), an accessible path, a drinking fountain and a rubbish bin. It will also feature a public art component, which will be develope...

The weather is getting colder but the atmosphere in Ballarat is about to heat up as the Ballarat Winter Festival comes to town.  The much-loved festival returns this year, with people encouraged to don their winter woollies and embrace the weather as Ballarat is transformed into a winter wonderland.  The festival runs from Saturday 24 June to Sunday 16 July with a myriad of winter-themed events, activities and entertainment to warm hear...