Ballarat healthcare workers seeking more compensation and other top stories

Ballarat healthcare workers seeking more compensation

The startling revelation came from WorkSafe regional operations manager Trevor Butler on Wednesday while discussing the almost $190 million Ballarat residents have claimed over three years. Mr Butler said the healthcare sector had taken over from ... >> view original

Ballarat Community Garden to hold annual Harvest Festival

Hundreds of green thumbs and foodies alike are expected to flock to the Ballarat Community Garden this Sunday for the annual Harvest Festival. Ballarat Community Garden chairman Sheilagh Kentish said volunteers had been working tirelessly to ensure ... >> view original

Ballarat bikies escape with fine after nightclub affray

THREE Ballarat-based members of the Finks outlaw motorcycle club received fines for their part in a late-night raid of a popular local nightclub. Ballarat Finks sergeant-at-arms Anthony Martelli, 38, club treasurer Chad Salvemini, 36, and Graham ... >> view original

Moving VicRoads office to Ballarat 'never ruled out' says Victorian Premier ...

The Victorian Premier has left the door open to moving the state's road authority to Ballarat. In March last year, the former Liberal government promised to move VicRoads from Kew to Ballarat's Civic Hall if it won the election. The plan has been on ... >> view original

Three To Watch - Ballarat

Turfane then franked the form by running well at Flemington last Saturday after being trapped wide throughout in a $100,000 race. Damien Oliver sticks with the son of Denman who should have taken good improvement from his debut run and prove hard to ... >> view original

Public warned of planned burns around Ballarat

Victoria's Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning is carrying out planned burns around Ballarat and surrounding areas today. Ballan residents may see smoke, while burns in Allendale, Buninyong, Broomfield, Creswick, and Korweinguboora ... >> view original

Giant Lego flower launches Ballarat Begonia Festival

Nestled in amongst blooming natural beauty in the Ballarat Botanical Gardens is the latest creation by Australia's only Lego certified professional, Ryan McNaught. "We decided on the can can begonia, which is the brightest and nicest if you like," he said. >> view original

Ballarat rail jobs saved as Daniel Andrews orders new trains for Melbourne

Five new Metro trains will hit Melbourne's rail network from late next year after the Andrews government threw a lifeline to a Ballarat factory that was facing possible closure. The order will give some security for about 70 manufacturing jobs at the ... >> view original

Bundraiser Day to help sick kids in Ballarat

For every packet of hot cross buns purchased at Ballarat CBD Bakers Delight on Saturday, $1 will be donated to TLC for Kids. The annual Bundraiser Campaign raises funds for the national charity's programs and help local children at the Ballarat ... >> view original

Rainbow Run returns to Ballarat in March

GET your white shirt and runners ready Ballarat. The Rainbow Run event is returning to Victoria Park in March. Participants wearing white will be sprayed, squirted and peppered with colour during the fun run. Organiser Anthony Marchesani is hoping to ... >> view original