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Friends of the Canadian Corridor President Bob Hartmann and Julie White of the Bunanyung Landscape Alliance with a Grass Tree.

Restoring biodiversity along the Yarrowee

Ballarat environmental and Landcare groups are calling for community members and groups to help them plant almost 40,000 native shrubs, plants, grasses and trees along the Yarrowee River over the next two years.“Jump in and have a crack at putting a plant in the ground.”That’s the advice Kate Martin of the Yarrowee Leigh Catchment Group has for the Ballarat community ahead of a massive project in which more than 39,500 native shrubs, grasses and ...

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Western Renewables Link Project

The Western Victoria Transmission Network Project proposes the development of a new transmission line starting at Bulgana, near Stawell in Victoria’s west, passing through the City of Ballarat, and covering about 190km to the north-western Melbourne suburb of Sydenham. This is a critical infrastructure project required to unlock the renewable energy potential of western Victoria as a key Renewable Energy Zone.

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Asbestos and mould

Residents can dispose of asbestos at the Ballarat Regional Landfill (by appointment only) on Thursdays between 10am and 12pm. Call 03 5342 8540.Asbestos was commonly used in building from 1940 to 1990. Visit Asbestos Victoria to learn about the health risk and how to safely remove asbestos.

Mayor Cr Tracey Hargreaves

Mayor’s message for Summer 2024/25

As your new Mayor, I am pleased to present the summer 2024/25 edition of ourballarat, which features a jam-packed collection of upcoming events, feature stories, behind-the-scenes videos and consultation results.The Her Majesty's Theatre story allows readers to take a peek behind the curtains of the remarkable redeveloped building. Generations of Ballarat residents have cherished this historic social and cultural hub. I have no doubt the redevelo...

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How we’re keeping Ballarat active

We want to keep everyone moving and active at all stages of life. Here you can find out what we’re doing to help keep Ballarat active.

GOLDEN POINT WARD

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Development Infrastructure Levy (DIL)

The Development Infrastructure Levy (DIL) is a contribution towards major civil infrastructure in the Ballarat West Growth Area including drainage, roads, intersections, and recreational open spaces.

Mayor Cr Tracey Hargreaves

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Graffiti removal

Graffiti in progress, call 000 to report . If your property has been marked by graffiti, report it to the police or visit Crime Prevention Victoria for assistance.

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Proudly working with and for our community

The City of Ballarat has recently been surveying the community to understand how well it is delivering services.The survey involves 400 interviews from a representative sample of residents and covers a range of issues such as overall performance, value for money, community consultation, making community decisions, sealed local roads, waste management, customer service and overall council direction.“The survey is an important way for us to hear di...