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LGBTIQA+ Ballarat

Local governments have an important role to play in fostering inclusion and accessibility, including eliminating discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity.

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The City of Ballarat does not have a hard waste collection service.

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Preparing for growth

With a federal election around the corner, the City of Ballarat is calling for bipartisan support for several strategic projects that will ensure our city is ready for growth. Among them is a new library in Wendouree that would be the community heart for existing residents and for people moving to Ballarat’s rapidly growing northern suburbs.Tucked away in a shopfront in the Stockland Shopping Centre, the current Wendouree Library is a beloved com...

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Diverting soft plastics from landfill

A pilot program launched earlier this year is helping thousands of Ballarat residents reduce their contribution to landfill by allowing them to recycle their ‘scrunchable’ soft plastics.Bright orange plastic bags are becoming a kitchen staple in thousands of households across Ballarat.If you don’t already have some in your kitchen or lining one of your household bins, you may have seen the orange bags — stuffed full to bursting — in the recycling...

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Community Connection Service

Do you need support navigating local services or My Aged care?

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A space for community

Djila-tjarriu (pronounced jilla-ja-roo) — the newly- constructed community hub in Alfredton — is already well-known for its kindergarten. However, the facility is also home to several spaces which are now open for use by the rapidly growing Alfredton community and western Ballarat suburbs.

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Electrify your home Ballarat - Rebates

The City of Ballarat is leading an initiative to help you reduce your cost of living and live more comfortably in your home by transitioning off gas and upgrading to energy efficient, electric appliances.A rebate is available* for residents who have purchased and installed any of the following items between 16 March 2025 and 16 September 2025:Rooftop solarEnergy storage (batteries)Hot water heat pumpsHeating and coolingInduction cooktopHouse shad...

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A career for the future

Would you consider a rewarding career in early education? It’s something the City of Ballarat is encouraging more residents to consider to help meet the demands of our rapidly growing city.

Annual Report

In accordance with the requirements of the Local Government Act 2020 the City of Ballarat's Annual Report 2023/24 has been prepared.The annual report provides an account of the City of Ballarat’s performance in the previous financial year against the Council Plan and Budget. Helping keep residents, businesses, employees, stakeholders and other government agencies up-to-date on our performance and future direction. Past Re...