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For any queries regarding the process:Email: planninginfo@ballarat.vic.gov.auPhone: 53205500

In Victoria, swimming pools and spas with a water depth of more than 30cm must have safety barriers to restrict access of young children to the pool or spa area.

A pilot program launched earlier this year is helping thousands of Ballarat residents reduce their contribution to landfill by allowing them to recycle their ‘scrunchable’ soft plastics.Bright orange plastic bags are becoming a kitchen staple in thousands of households across Ballarat.If you don’t already have some in your kitchen or lining one of your household bins, you may have seen the orange bags — stuffed full to bursting — in the recycling...

Playgroups are a fun, safe environment for families with young children (aged 0-5) to connect, build friendships and support children’s learning and development through play.At playgroup you get to meet other people going through similar experiences and find out about local community, health and support services.There are two main types of playgroups in the Ballarat region, Community Playgroups and Supported Playgroups.

To recycle your glass, you will need to keep glass out of the yellow-lidded kerbside recycling bins and take your glass recycling to a Pass on Glass site in Ballarat.Please remove the lids and, if possible, labels off all glass bottles and jars before taking them to a Pass on Glass site.It is FREE to take your glass to any of the Pass on Glass drop-off sites, located at:Ballarat Transfer Station, 119 Gillies Street South, Alfredton (no waste vouc...

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The City of Ballarat is conducting a Rabbit Control Program in May and June, 2025.In Victoria, feral or wild populations of European rabbits are declared as established pest animals under the Catchment and Land Protection Act 1994 (CALP Act).  Under the Act, the City of Ballarat has a responsibility to take all reasonable steps to prevent the spread of – and as far as possible eradicate – established pest animals from City of Ballarat owned ...

Got a great event idea but not sure where to start? We can help with that.  The documents below make up our event toolkit – everything you need to organise your event, let people know about it, and to measure your success afterwards.  Download a copy of the City of Ballarat Event ToolkitComplete the event application form onlinePart A - Event planning and managementBudget templateCommittee structure templateEven...

We would like to invite you to join us for the Let's Chat Councillor Roadshow. When: Councillors will be hosting in person drop-in sessions within their wards over the coming six months.What to expect: The sessions will provide an opportunity for ratepayers and residents to give ward-specific feedback to their Councillor and help shape the future direction of the City of Ballarat.Councillor Group Photo: Standing left to right: Cr Morgan, Cr ...

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 ...