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Wadawurrung artist Jenna Oldaker standing with the Begonia letter B with the design she created

Learning through letters

Note: The original article was written prior to the senseless vandalism of the Begonia letters in Sturt Street, which caused irreparable damage. The City of Ballarat condemns vandalism – it is not only a waste of ratepayers’ money but also impacts on the presentation of the city leading into our biggest tourism event of the year – the Ballarat Begonia Festival. This article has been updated to reflect the current circumstances.Every year in late ...

The statue of Hercules as it stands in the Botanical Gardens

Conserving a love of beauty

Crafted from the finest marble quarried at Carrara, Tuscany, 12 statues depicting Greek and Roman deities, known as the Stoddart Collection, reside in the Ballarat Botanical Gardens. Having recently undergone significant conservation works, Hercules, the most famous of the 12, continues to inspire generations of Ballarat residents.When Thomas Stoddart presented 12 white marble statues as a gift to the public gardens of Ballarat in 1884, it was hi...

three performers from the resurgence show sitting in the front seats of the theatre

A new era for Her Majesty’s Theatre Ballarat

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...