Australia’s oldest uniformed cadet organisation, The Australian Air League, founded in 1934, is establishing a new squadron in the Macedon Ranges. The AAL is an organisation open to anyone aged 8-18 and adults as officers (18+) with aims to promote an interest in aviation among young people and enable them to become better citizens, serve […]
“The nicest street” in Daylesford is about to be unveiled. At a cost of $2-$3 million Eddy and Malinka Comelli, and business partners and artists David and Yuge Bromley, are transforming the Rex Shopping Arcade into an avenue resembling the relaxed and colour-filled lanes of Eddy’s Italian childhood. Today a visitor is met by the […]
Hepburn Springs’ Aurora Kurth, a critically acclaimed singer and actor, will bring the production of Mara to life. The actor will bring 10 characters to life while a live musician creates a richly layered, Foley-inspired soundscape that functions as both score and storytelling engine. Mara is presented by Theatre Works and Machination Theatre Ensemble and […]
Open Gardens Victoria will see North Haven, 13 Loren Close, Ballarat North open to the public on Saturday, January 31 and Sunday, February 1.
Thirty houses and 40 sheds have been lost in the fire at Harcourt. At the time of going to press (Sunday, January 11, 2pm) 80 per cent of the fire was contained.
THE REIV has written to the State Treasurer, requesting an urgent change to the process that is currently in place for a commercial landlord to receive the coronavirus land tax relief. REIV CEO Gil King said the current method was overly bureaucratic and greatly disadvantaged commercial property owners who have negotiated a rent reduction in […]
The City of Ballarat held its first Let’s Chat Ballarat Community Expo last month with about 500 community members through the doors over the two days. The Expo was held at Civic Hall and gave community members a unique opportunity to engage in face-to-face conversations with councillors and staff about local services and priorities. The […]
In every community around the country there are a multitude of stories to be told. So many of those tales are ones of diaspora, of individuals and families from all backgrounds fleeing poverty, war and social upheaval and creating a new life. Hepburn’s Morgan Williams, of Radius Gallery, is currently writing a book about his own […]
