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Local farmers and councils fight back against proposed levy

May 9, 2025 10:25 am

Ballarat district farmers are fighting back against the State Government’s proposed Emergency Services and Volunteers Fund. The levy see’s residential...

New program encouraging homeowners to move away from gas

May 8, 2025 9:35 am

A new council program is encouraging Ballarat residents to transition their homes off gas. Locals will now be able to...

Council CEO pleased with Ballarat election commitments

May 6, 2025 12:52 pm

The City of Ballarat’s CEO, Evan King, says government promises made both before and during the election campaign have led...

Council initiative reveals key issues facing Ballarat youth

March 31, 2025 1:53 pm

The key issues being faced by Ballarat’s young people are now clearer after an initiative led by the City of...

Ballarat councillors to vote on appeal against static railway gates

March 25, 2025 11:37 am

Ballarat councillors will be asked tomorrow night to vote on launching an appeal against a Heritage Victoria permit to restore...

Lake Burrumbeet closed after blue-green algae detection

March 24, 2025 9:53 am

Lake Burrumbeet has been temporarily closed by the City of Ballarat, after testing detected blue-green algae in the water. All...

New trial aims to tackle Ballarat’s graffiti problem

March 19, 2025 12:24 pm

A new program will see the City of Ballarat partner with residents and businesses to tackle the problem of graffiti...

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