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The Ballarat Library’s first major redevelopment and expansion since 1993 is complete.

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.

Contact hours are 8.30am to 5pm, Monday to Friday - Closed on public holidays.Phone: 5320 5500After hours: Call 5320 5500 and follow the prompts to receive emergency support.Call using the National Relay Service if you are deaf/hard of hearing or speech-impaired.Email: info@ballarat.vic.gov.auIn person: The Phoenix Building25 Armstrong Street South, BallaratPostal address: City of Ballar...

Christmas in Ballarat - December 2024Unwrap the magic of Christmas in Ballarat as the city comes alive with dazzling decorations, live music and more.When: Throughout DecemberWhere: Various locations in BallaratBookings: This is a FREE eventEvent information: Christmas in BallaratBallarat Carols by Candlelight - Sunday, 22 December 2024When: Gates open at 5pm, with family-friendly pre-show entertainment, with the main concert to begin at 7pm. &nb...

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.  

Cherished by generations of Ballarat residents, the redeveloped Her Majesty’s Theatre Ballarat is a place where the entire community is welcome and can be part of collective experiences that bring people together and build connection.Most Ballarat residents have a story about Her Majesty’s Theatre. From delivering a recital at the Royal South Street Eisteddfod, to watching a favourite performer on the sloping stage, City of Ballarat Manager Cultu...

The City of Ballarat's manages the City's valuable heritage assets in balance with growth and development across the municipality. The City of Ballarat is required  to protect, conserve and enhance places of local heritage significance under the Planning and Environment Act 1987. ​

Pay tribute to and remember those who have served at ANZAC Day services across Ballarat on Friday 25 April 2025.

How ironic that the world was reeling from the effects of the global Spanish flu pandemic when his Royal Highness Prince Edward, the Prince of Wales, arrived in Ballarat to officially open Ballarat’s Arch of Victory on 2 June 1920.In 2020, 100 years later, a new pandemic known as COVID-19 prevented a physical audience from marking the Arch centenary. However, it didn't prevent Ballarat from acknowledging the milestone of one of the City’s most si...

The City of Ballarat's report and consent must be obtained when a design does not comply with Part 5 of the Building Regulations.Part 5 sets out the minimum siting requirements, such as:building setbacksbuilding heightssite coverageimpermeable surfacessolar accessovershadowingoverlookingfence heightsThe report and consent application form has two parts. Each application must include supporting documentation and an application fee. ...