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Forewarned: two psychics and a medium headed to Ballarat

01-01-2025

Coming up for a Sunday matinee performance in Ballarat, ‘Two Psychics and a Medium’ offers a chance to step into the world of the supernatural.

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Show to re-ignite solid gold hits of the 70s & 80s

01-01-2025

Coming up Saturday evening, February 1 at Ballarat’s Wendouree Performing Arts Centre, ‘Solid Gold Hits of the 70’s and 80’s’ promises to bring back the sounds of an era - if just for one night.

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MSO in all-strings concert at Her Maj, Ballarat

31-12-2024

Coming up in the new year, James Ehnes leads musicians from the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra in an all-strings program being staged for the first time in Ballarat.

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Just sayin…

31-12-2025

Does anyone else remember getting ready for 2000? We were going to party like it was 1999 - because it was. But it was also a bit worrying that all of the world's computers would grind to a halt. 

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Kinky Boots to strut its stuff at Her Maj

31-12-2024

Ballarat Lyric Theatre is preparing to present the award-winning musical ‘Kinky Boots’ at Her Majesty’s Theatre in Ballarat, with four shows set for late February and early March in the new year.

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Chop chop: Get along to the Lyonville chop

31-12-2024

Popular annual calendar fixture, the Lyonville Woodchop takes place Saturday February 1 from 10.30am at the Lyonville Hall. 

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‘Suspicious’ car fire in Ballarat suburb: police investigate

31-12-2024

Police are keen to hear from anyone who may have information relating to a recent car fire that happened in the Ballarat suburb of Cardigan a few days before Christmas.

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Drink drivers run a real risk this New Year’s

30-12-2024

An alarming number of motorists are choosing to start the new year by getting behind the wheel despite knowing they might be over the blood alcohol limit, Victoria Police report.

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One Single Action: dance performance

30-12-2024

To be staged at Her Majesty’s Theatre in Ballarat early in the new year, ‘One Single Action’ is a new dance work from internationally acclaimed choreographer Lucy Guerin.

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Creative opportunities up for grabs in Ballarat

30-12-2024

Ballarat's reputation as a creative hub is the spotlight as 2025 gears up to be a big one for the region's artists with a suite of opportunities to develop new works within the city.

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Big musical birthday bash planned for Her Maj

29-12-2024

Her Majesty’s Theatre Ballarat will come alive for its 150th birthday with a spectacular musical takeover set for  Saturday evening, February 1.

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Fun night only…

29-12-2024

Coming up in the new year, ‘Fun Night Only’ offers the chance to laugh yourself silly at Her Majesty’s Theatre in Ballarat.

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Gordon Gypsies headed to Daylesford this New Years Eve

29-12-2024

The Gordon Gypsies are a quartet of talented young musos from Gordon, Victoria playing a lively eclectic mix including Gypsy-jazz,  Irish, folk and Middle Eastern melodies.

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Four arrested in Wyndham Vale

29-12-2024

Police have arrested four people after a vehicle with allegedly stolen number plates was located at a service station in Wyndham Vale earlier this month.

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Going to the Gatherin’ at the ‘borough

28-12-2024

The Maryborough Highland Gathering is readying to return for its 162nd instalment this upcoming New Years Day.

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Renowned magician Costentino to wow Her Maj in Ballarat

28-12-2024

Australia’s world-renowned entertainer and International Magician of the Year, Cosentino (pictured above) is bringing his brand new 90-minute live show Decennium to Ballarat.

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Council approves organics processing facility

28-12-2024

The City of Greater Bendigo has approved a planning permit for the development of an organics processing facility in Huntly.

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Circus fun for New Years Eve, Daylesford

28-12-2024

The Circus Workshop will be a new addition to Daylesford’s upcoming New Year’s Eve Gala.

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Bloomin’ beautiful displays celebrate the season

27-12-2024

Locals and visitors to the region alike are being encouraged to check out the Robert Clark Conservatory at Ballarat’s Botanical Gardens this summer.

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Operation Ouch headed to Ballarat

27-12-2024

Following four sell-out Australian tours and two smash hit seasons in London’s West End, Dr Chris and Dr Xand are back with their epic ‘Quest for the Jurassic Fart’ and they’re headed to central Victoria with two live shows at Ballarat. 

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Wild life focus of free exhibition at Living Arts Space, Bendigo

27-12-2024

Animals and nature come together for a lively collection of artworks in the latest free exhibition at Bendigo’s Living Arts Space.

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Free fireworks to see out ’24 on the waterfront

27-12-2024

Two free fireworks displays are set to return to the Geelong waterfront this New Year's Eve to farewell 2024 and welcome in the new year ahead.

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Smoother sporting surface for revamped Ballarat venue

26-12-2024

The complete replacement of the synthetic turf at Ballarat’s Prince of Wales Park is now complete, heralding the start of a new smoother era for sport at the popular local  venue.

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Double Handed sailors out to win the Sydney to Hobart

26-12-2024

Growing up in Sydney’s Pittwater in the 1960s, Bill Barry-Cotter and his family regularly sailed the family yacht – Katwinchar, a Watney Circa 1904 build.

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