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Preparing to do business

A written business plan is the essential first step to start your business.Create your business plan and outline:What is the product and services you plan to offer?An explanation of the intended customer, and how you will attract them?What is required to set up your business?Visit the Business Victoria website for more information about how to write a business plan.

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Project History and Resources

The Lake Lighting project was the top priority project identified in the Lake Wendouree Masterplan. This process included three phases of community consultation. The consultation survey received over 1,800 responses with 81.7 per cent of respondents supportive of the project and 8.8 per cent neutral. Over 480 written responses strongly supporting the project were also received. The Steve Moneghetti Track is a permeable granitic san...

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Kindergarten information: Early Years Services professionals

If your kindergarten is a participant of the Central Kindergarten Registration (CKR) scheme and you need to update your details, please send new details through to: kindergarten@ballarat.vic.gov.auPlease note: It is the responsibility of the kindergarten service providers to ensure their details are up to date.

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Flooding can happen anywhere, at any time, and can be caused by more than just rain. Even if you don't live near a river or creek, different types of flooding may still happen in your area from other causes.

Fire among trees in the bush

The City of Ballarat supports the community and fire agencies in the preparedness, prevention, response and recovery to fires

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Open Space Strategy consultation results

The City of Ballarat is developing a new Open Space strategy that will guide the management of parks, reserves and green spaces for the next 10 years.

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Buninyong Town Hall

The Buninyong Town Hall’s beautifully restored historic interior and facilities make it the perfect venue for a wide range of occasions.

Ian and Bonty sitting together in the backyard

A good life for a good boy

Mayor Cr Tracey Hargreaves and Deputy Mayor Cr Ben Taylor

Mayor and Deputy Mayor

The Mayor and Deputy Mayor is a 12-month appointment, the roles are elected, by absolute majority of the Council, each November at a Statutory Meeting. The Mayor and Deputy Mayor 2024/25 were elected at an Unscheduled Statutory Meeting on Monday 18 November 2024.

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Leaf collection

Over half of Ballarat's street trees are deciduous, which means they drop their leaves every year. The collection of leaves a is a big task during autumn and winter. Our staff collect leaf litter on a street by street basis as well as responding to individual enquires.