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City of Ballarat Mayor, Cr Des Hudson at MR Power Park

Sebastopol’s MR Power Park to host first skating competition

Sebastopol’s new skate park is set to come to life this weekend as it prepares to host its first ever official skating competition.Organised by the City of Ballarat Youth Services team, MR Power Park will host a YMCA Action Sports Skate Park Leagues event as part of the Western Victoria series on Saturday 4 November.The event will see competitions held for skaters, roller skaters, as well as BMX and scooter riders. There will be multiple junior a...

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ANZAC Day commemorations

Pay tribute to and remember those who have served at ANZAC Day services across Ballarat on Friday 25 April 2025.

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Supporting young families

Early childhood is a time of significant change and development, providing a foundation for lifelong physical, social and emotional wellbeing. That’s why the City of Ballarat’s team of Maternal and Child Health (MCH) nurses are available to support young families.Welcoming a new baby into your family is a special time.However, it can also be daunting, with parents and carers needing to learn new skills to care for the baby while recovering from l...

War Memorial, Sturt Street

Remembrance Day

On 11 November 1918, the guns of the Western Front fell silent after four years of continuous warfare. With their armies retreating and close to collapse, German leaders signed an Armistice, bringing to an end the First World War.The Australian Corps had achieved a fighting reputation out of proportion to their numbers, but victory had come at a heavy cost. In the four years of the war more than 330,000 Australians had served overseas, and more t...

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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...

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16 Days of Activism Against Gender-based Violence

Monday, 25 November – Tuesday, 10 December 2024

Family Day Care

Family Day Care

City of Ballarat currently provide Family Day Care in Canadian, Magpie, Delacombe, Winter Valley, Sebastopol, Alfredton and Lucas.

Amendment C216ball

C216ball Part 1 The Minister for Planning has approved Amendment C216ball Part 1 to the Ballarat Planning Scheme. The Amendment comes into operation on the date this notice is published in the Victorian Government Gazette. The Amendment rezones land as part of Lot 1 PS545482N, Giot Drive, Wendouree from Public Park and Recreation Zone(PPRZ) to Schedule 1 to the General Residential Zone (GRZ1); and 12A Albert Street, Sebastopol from ...

Group photo of the Councillors taken in Town Hall

Councillors and Wards

The City of Ballarat has nine elected Councillors, each representing a municipal electoral ward. A Council term is for a period of four years, with the current Councillors elected to serve for the term November 2024 to October 2028.

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Advocacy Priority Projects

The City of Ballarat has identified a range of priority projects which we are directly advocating for to the Victorian and Australian Governments