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19/02/2025

🏉 Could State of Origin footy be back? AFL CEO Andrew Dillon says there’s a “groundswell” of support. Should it return? Details 👉 bit.ly/4gM0cNU

18/02/2025

Huge news for mortgage holders. The RBA has just announced its first rate cut in years. Here is how much you could save 👇

The RBA has cut interest rates for the first time in over four years, bringing mortgage relief. Borrowers with an average loan could save over $100 per month.

17/02/2025

💰 Help is on the way! Cafs is launching a Financial Wellness Hub to support Ballarat locals facing rental and mortgage stress. Read more 👇

Cafs secures state funding to establish a Financial Wellness Hub. This hub will offer support, counselling, and coaching to Victorians.

17/02/2025

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Join the beloved Aussie actor for a special Q&A screening of Spit —the highly anticipated comedy from the award-winning team behind Gettin’ Square—ahead of its March 6 cinema release.

📅 February 26 | ⏰ 6:30pm | 📍 Regent Theatre Ballarat

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Spit follows small-time ex-criminal Johnny Spitieri as he returns to Australia, only to land in an Immigration Detention Centre with old enemies on his tail. As he struggles to stay one step ahead, the resourceful Spit finds new friends in detention, teaching them his version of mateship, and what it means to be truly Australian.

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15/02/2025

🔥 520km. One goal. $41K for a life-changing cancer treatment machine in Ballarat. Full story 👇

Velorats' 520km cycling fundraiser aims to raise $41,000 for a microwave ablation machine to treat cancer patients at Grampians Health.

14/02/2025

🌺 The Ballarat Begonia Festival is just weeks away, bringing free entertainment, conservation talks, and stunning floral displays! Full details 👇

Celebrate conservation at the 73rd Ballarat Begonia Festival (March 8-10). Enjoy stunning begonia displays, talks by Costa Georgiadis.

14/02/2025

📢 A major milestone for Sebastopol. The new hub is on track to bring learning & connection. See what’s planned for the space. 👇

Sebastopol Community Hub construction is on track! Featuring kinder rooms, a hall, meeting areas, and more, it’s set to serve all generations.

13/02/2025

🚴‍♂️ The Saxons are back for the Cycle Classic! Join them in raising money for cancer research. Here's how 👉 bit.ly/4jSUHj5

13/02/2025

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13/02/2025

💡 Free creative workshops for young storytellers! Express yourself through theatre, film & more. Full details 👇

Empower multicultural youth in Ballarat to share their stories! Free workshops explore oral storytelling, performing arts, and documentary filmmaking. Join the Living Stories initiative at Barkly Square and showcase your creativity. Learn more!

12/02/2025

🔥 Hot, windy and dangerous conditions. CFA has issued a Total Fire Ban for parts of Victoria tomorrow. Here’s what you need to know. 👇

THE CFA have declared a Total Fire Ban (TFB) for tomorrow (Thursday, February 13) for the North Central, South West and Central regions of Victoria. Tomorrow’s temperature is expected to reach the mid to high 30s across the state, with hot and windy conditions also forecast. Western and central ar...

11/02/2025

🏉 AFL NINES | Get back into footy early with the return of AFL Nines in Ballarat! Get your team together and register now!

📅 Friday, 21st February - 28 March
🕕 6:00pm - 8:00pm depending on fixture
📍 City Oval, Ballarat
💲 One off team payment, no weekly fees
👫 Open aged adult mixed teams
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10/02/2025

🌿 Safer & greener travel! Ballarat’s latest shared pathway is complete. Check out the new link. 👇

Enjoy safer active transport with the new 1.2km path connecting Victoria & Morshead Parks in Ballarat. Part of the Trails & Connections project, it features crossings.

10/02/2025

🏐 The Melbourne Vixens are bringing elite netball to Ballarat! Grab your tickets for Ballarat Blitz here 👇

Get your tickets now for the Vixens Ballarat Blitz! See the Melbourne Vixens, Adelaide Thunderbirds, GIANTS Netball & West Coast Fever battle it out at Selkirk Stadium.

09/02/2025

𝑵𝒆𝒘 𝒑𝒂𝒓𝒕𝒏𝒆𝒓𝒔𝒉𝒊𝒑 𝒌𝒊𝒄𝒌𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒈𝒐𝒂𝒍𝒔: ⚽ Study sports management with Melbourne City FC. Federation University's new diploma is now here. Find out more 👉 bit.ly/4gxlDCf

08/02/2025

𝑺𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒔𝒇𝒂𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒔𝒖𝒓𝒗𝒆𝒚 𝒃𝒆𝒈𝒊𝒏𝒔: ☎️ Ballarat residents may get a call soon. City of Ballarat's satisfaction survey is now open. Here’s why 👉 bit.ly/42QKfTj

08/02/2025

𝑭𝒆𝒆𝒔 𝒓𝒆𝒕𝒖𝒓𝒏 𝒂𝒕 𝒉𝒐𝒔𝒑𝒊𝒕𝒂𝒍 𝒄𝒂𝒓 𝒑𝒂𝒓𝒌: 🚗 Parking fees return at Ballarat Base Hospital car park—see what’s changing. Full story 👉 bit.ly/413Nwgt

07/02/2025

𝑺𝒖𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒊𝒏𝒂𝒃𝒍𝒆 𝒆𝒏𝒆𝒓𝒈𝒚 𝒑𝒍𝒂𝒏 𝒈𝒆𝒕𝒔 𝒄𝒂𝒔𝒉 𝒊𝒏𝒋𝒆𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏: ⚡A $20,000 grant will help Ballarat explore a community-owned sustainable energy network. Full story 👉 bit.ly/3WPz0Xg