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Funding win for community battery project in the ‘Rat

25-09-2023

The City of Ballarat will participate in an exciting new project to develop an investment-ready business case for a community battery in the municipality.

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Sustainable upgrade for the ‘rat’s heritage style street lights

24-09-2023

Phase two of the City of Ballarat’s LED residential street lighting upgrade is complete, with almost 850 heritage style street lights receiving new fittings.

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No change to Ballarat’s CBD car parking: survey results in

24-09-2023

Ballarat’s parking system will remain unchanged following a community survey earlier this year.

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CFA renewable energy guidelines take lead on global stage

24-09-2023

The CFA has produced a new version of its renewable energy guidelines – the first of its kind in the world.

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Design for new Ballarat regional animal facility: tender documents released

24-09-2023

Progress towards a new purpose-built regional animal facility in Ballarat is a step closer with tender documents released calling for a project architect.

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Invite to help shape Ballarat’s biodiversity strategy

23-09-2023

Locals are being invited to help shape a Biodiversity Strategy to better manage and restore the natural environment across the Ballarat region.

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Fire safe resources for industry, business

23-09-2023

The CFA has developed new resources to support industry and commercial business owners to be fire safe.

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Greater Ballarat alliance of councils launched at Creswick

23-09-2023

The federal MP for Ballarat Catherine King earlier this month launched the recently-formed Greater Ballarat Alliance of Councils, in Creswick.

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Ballarat snavels silver at Australia’s Top Tourism Town Awards

23-09-2023

Ballarat has taken out the coveted silver accolade at the Australia’s Top Tourism Town Awards for the first time.

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Arrest in Ballarat, alleged link to Castlemaine burglary

22-09-2023

Detectives from Ballarat arrested a woman in the Ballarat suburb f Soldiers Hill last Wednesday September 13 and seized a commercial quantity of drugs as part of an ongoing investigation.

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Close escape highlights dangers of rechargeable batteries

22-09-2023

Rechargeable lithium-ion batteries have been determined as the cause of a significant house fire in Lalor last Tuesday, destroying a bedroom and causing extensive damage to the roof and other areas of the house.

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Escapee last sighted in Ballarat

22-09-2023

Detectives from the Fugitive Squad are continuing to appeal for public assistance as part of their search for escapee Daniel Briffa.

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Time to prepare your property for fire season CFA warns

22-09-2023

As Victoria’s weather begins to warm and we edge closer to an earlier fire season, CFA’s message to those in high-risk bushfire areas is clear – prepare your property.

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Input invited on Hepburn shire transport future

21-09-2023

The Hepburn Shire Council is encouraging its residents to complete a survey on how they travel around the shire and to provide their own ideas for improving local transport options.

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Police investigate following Lyonville fatal car crash

21-09-2023

Police have been investigating the circumstances surrounding a fatal car crash in Lyonville last Saturday evening, September 16.

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Local lakes stocked up with rainbow trout

21-09-2023

Families can expect to reel in a big catch these school holidays, with more than 35,000 catchable rainbow trout stocked into lakes across Victoria, thanks to a state program.

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Time to nominate a community winner

21-09-2023

Nominations are now open for the 2024 Hepburn Shire Council Community Awards.

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Help shape public art in Mount Alexander

20-09-2023

The Mount Alexander Shire Council says it's seeking six passionate community members to join the council's inaugural Public Art Advisory Panel and guide the development of a new public art program.

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Not to be bleaten: top young Merino judges vye for national title

20-09-2023

Agricultural Shows Australia has announced the finalists in the National Merino Sheep Young Judges Championship.

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Let the children sing!

20-09-2023

Do you sometimes despair when your child sings around the house, perhaps not quite in tune while banging out some crazy rhythm on the kitchen counter? Don’t!

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Creswick hosts day for young gamers, launches new youth program

20-09-2023

Young gaming enthusiasts are in for a treat tomorrw Thursday 21 September when the Creswick Neighbourhood Centre hosts ‘Level Up Creswick’ as part of Youth Week.

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Fun going free these school hols

19-09-2023

The Hepburn Shire Council is offering a range of free fun in the current school holidays for young locals aged 6 to 18 years. From do-it-yourself book bags and skate workshops, to song writing and an all-ages gig, there’s something for everyone

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Glen, about the house

19-09-2023

How sweet it is - daphne odora and odora alba. Although often considered tricky to grow, the supposedly finicky daphnes will certainly earn a place in your garden even if it's only for the sweet perfume or as a finishing touch to a bouquet or vase display.

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