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A special joint project between Federation University, Wadawurrung Traditional Owners Aboriginal Corporation and the City of Ballarat has uncovered how the discovery of gold impacted the Yarrowee River, the First Nations people, and how the river runs through Ballarat today.  In 1851, gold was discovered in Ballarat and within days hundreds gathered along the Yarrowee searching for their ‘Eureka’ moment.  In a few short weeks, the water...

Ballarat City Council endorsed the draft Housing Strategy for 2023–2041 for community consultation at last night’s August meeting.  By 2041, the Ballarat municipality is expected to grow by up to 55,000 people and will need over 29,000 more dwellings. The Housing Strategy 2023-2041 will provide the City of Ballarat with a framework for managing this population and housing growth.The draft Housing Strategy, draft Neighbourhood Character Study...

Biketober is coming to Ballarat – a fun, free and friendly biking challenge for the entire community to take part in throughout the month of October.  Biketober is the state’s biggest bike challenge. Riders who hop on their bikes and encourage others to do the same throughout October have the chance of winning amazing prizes.  To take part, all you have to do is register at www.lovetoride.net and get pedaling. You can ride to work, for ...

Councillors adopted the inaugural Ballarat Visitor Arrival Master Plan for central Ballarat at the ordinary December Council meeting, on Wednesday evening.  The plan outlines how the City of Ballarat can enhance the visitor experience as well as delivering projects and experiences in the CBD that will activate the Lydiard Street precinct.  The plan focuses on the length of Lydiard Street from Ballarat railway station to Federation Unive...

Enjoy a slice of Ballarat this August. From flaky crusts to mouth-watering fillings, there is bound to be a pie to satisfy your tastebuds.  This August sees the return of the beloved Ballarat’s Best Pie competition.The competition this year will focus on producers, sustainability and the connection between chefs and consumers with the city’s local produce.  A trail map is available at the Ballarat Information Centre for those who would ...

Works are underway for new and improved pedestrian linkages in the suburbs of Ballarat making a safer environment for pedestrians.  The City of Ballarat’s footpath program for 2023/2024 includes eight new footpaths that fit the budget of $865,000.  Albert Street in Miners Rest, from Giffard Street to Dundas Place.  Smythes Road in Delacombe, from Sutton Street to Wiltshire Lane.  Windsor Avenue in Alfredton, from Sturt Street ...

Ballarat’s extraordinary young people were celebrated at the City of Ballarat Youth Awards on Friday night.  The annual youth-led initiative pays tribute to young people making valuable contributions in a range of sectors, including sport, equity, diversity and inclusion, and community service.  The awards are designed and delivered by Youth Services volunteers and City of Ballarat staff.  The individual contributions of 95 young p...

The City of Ballarat is updating the municipality’s flood modelling and mapping to introduce controls for land use and development on flood prone lands.In 2018 the City of Ballarat began preparation for a Planning Scheme Amendment to introduce Flood Overlays for 11 Waterways within urban Ballarat.  The City of Ballarat Council Plan 2021 – 2025 identified a need to better understand the effects of flooding on properties within the municipalit...

The City of Ballarat’s Creative City team is seeking suitably qualified contractors to conserve a number of key public art pieces in Ballarat.  The City of Ballarat hosts one of the most significant regional public art collections in Australia. Valued at more than $20 million, the oldest piece in this collection was erected in 1867, about 156 years ago.  There are more than 120 pieces of public art placed throughout Ballarat.  The ...

Ballarat’s best and brightest young people were celebrated at the City of Ballarat Youth Awards on Friday night.  The annual youth-led initiative pays tribute to young people making valuable contributions in a range of sectors, including sport, equity, diversity and inclusion, and community service.  Since 2005, the City of Ballarat has been delivering the annual Youth Awards to recognise the outstanding contributions that young people ...