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Join us during Harmony Fest 2025 in Ballarat from Friday 14 March - Thursday 27 March 2025, to celebrate our culturally diverse community and their contributions to society. In March 2025, Victoria will come together for Cultural Diversity Week, and celebrate the power, influence, and stories of Victoria's rich multicultural communities. The 2025 Cultural Diversity Week theme invites us to weave a tapestry of vibrant experiences with "Everyo...

Graffiti in progress, call 000 to report . If your property has been marked by graffiti, report it to the police or visit Crime Prevention Victoria for assistance.

The annual Victorian Seniors Festival celebrates the contribution of older people in our community.

At Parent Place, everyone is welcome. Parent Place helps families with young children to thrive, providing play-based learning, social and community connection and helpful information in an inclusive and safe space.  When you visit a Parent Place location, you will be greeted by our friendly volunteers and staff. You can enjoy daily activities a fun range of toys and activities to support your child’s learning and development and welcoming s...

Ballarat has many parks, waterways, and sporting reserves that can be used for a wide range of events and activities. To manage these on behalf of our community, event organisers (those responsible for planning and delivering the event), must apply to the City of Ballarat for a permit to use the public space (venue).

Residents can dispose of asbestos at the Ballarat Regional Landfill (by appointment only) on Thursdays between 10am and 12pm. Call 03 5342 8540.Asbestos was commonly used in building from 1940 to 1990. Visit Asbestos Victoria to learn about the health risk and how to safely remove asbestos.

Staying up-to-date on industry trends and opportunities can give you confidence and your business direction.

All food premises (as defined by the Food Act 1984) that sell food in Victoria must be registered and need to ensure that the food they sell is safe.Businesses located within the City of Ballarat and mobile food businesses that are stored/garaged within the City of Ballarat must register with our Environmental Health team and comply with the Food Act 1894 before commencing trade.

Ballarat residents are able to claim some of the cost of buying cloth nappies, reusable period products, and reusable maternity breast pads.  The program aims to help with some of the costs of buying these sustainable items. Households can apply for: 50% of the purchase price, up to $100, for reusable cloth nappy products, 50% of the purchase price, up to $100, for reusable period and sanitary products,50% of the purchase...

Green bins are collected fortnightly on the opposite week to recycling.The maximum weight for collection is 70kg. If the bins are heavier, they cannot be collected. If you really struggle to wheel it to your kerbside, then it is too heavy for the arm of our truck. Green waste can also be taken to the Transfer Station.Please note: Our green waste collection service is compulsory for residential properties between 250m2 and 4000m2 with a detached h...