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Victorians self-isolating due to coronavirus (COVID-19) with no access to food and essential supplies will receive emergency relief packages under a program introduced by the Victorian Government.  The program will support people in mandatory self-isolation, who have little or no food, and no network of family and friends to support them. Each eligible household will receive a two-week supply of essential goods.  Food packages wil...

Along with the major sustainability initiatives, City of Ballarat has implemented the following environmentally sustainable programs and partnerships:Developing a network of bike paths to facilitate environmentally friendly, healthier local transport options as part of the Ballarat Integrated Transport Action Plan Engaging with local community groups through Regional Sustainability Alliance Ballarat - a network ...

General rates are calculated using the valuation of your property and the rating differential rate in the dollar.All properties are valued annually by independent professional valuers appointed by the Valuer-General Victoria. The value is determined by sales of similar properties in the local area. If the property market is experiencing high or low sales, this will be reflected in that year’s valuation.

City of Ballarat is a participant in the State Government’s electric scooter trial program. The e-scooters provide a safe, fun, and environmentally friendly way to see our beautiful city.

The City of Ballarat has identified a range of priority projects which we are directly advocating for to the Victorian and Australian Governments

The new state-of-the-art Regional Animal Facility, which is expected to begin construction in the first half of 2025, is so much more than an updated building. The new animal facility will drastically improve living conditions for the animals inside it and empower staff to expand community programming.It’s hard to over-state the dedication of Clare Douglas-Haynes and her team at the Ballarat Animal Shelter to the welfare of the region's stray, su...

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.

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...

While the stories in this edition of ourballarat are quite varied, there is a common thread that shines through them all: the focus on providing services that set our community up for a better future.

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