Money flows for Ballarat as Government honours election promises and other top stories

Money flows for Ballarat as Government honours election promises

MONEY began to flow in for Ballarat's election wish list on Tuesday as the state Labor government unveiled its first budget. The much-hyped budget did not disappoint, with several major local projects included. As expected, Ballarat will start to see ... >> view original

Ballarat breakfast report| Wednesday, May 6, 2015

Colder mornings are expected in Ballarat this week, with the mercury dipping to single figures overnight. Wednesday will be partly cloudy with a 50 per cent chance of rain in the late morning and early afternoon. The temperature will dip to six ... >> view original

Fifty tonne battle tank comes to Ballarat

Held at the Ballarat Mechanic's Institute at 12 and 3pm over both days, Smith's parade will portray the influence of war on fashion through the decades. The Pacific Bells and John Schumann will also perform live throughout the weekend, with wartime ... >> view original

Ballarat abuse victims get their say

The Catholic Church's failures in dealing with some of Australia's worst pedophiles will be laid out before the abuse royal commission when it sits in the Victorian town of Ballarat this month. Church representatives and even clergy who have been ... >> view original

Nearly a third of Ballarat residents obese Heart Foundation report finds

Ballarat Community Health is calling for more preventative education to tackle the city's obesity problem. New National Heart Foundation data has found almost a third of Ballarat residents are obese and the city has the highest rate of physical ... >> view original

Alpacas enjoy tea in Ballarat

Alpacas enjoy tea in Ballarat. Four's company: Barbara Linley and Amanda Hibbert drink their tea at Craig's Royal Hotel with alpacas Merlin and Tin Tin. PICTURE: JEREMY BANNISTER. Barbara Linley and Amanda Hibbert drink their tea at Craig's Royal ... >> view original

Shepparton and Ballarat tip the scales as Victoria's fattest and fittest areas ...

Ballarat is not much healthier, with almost a third of its residents classed as obese, while 85 per cent do not get enough exercise. However, the residents of inner Melbourne, an area stretching from Elwood to Essendon and from Flemington to Fairfield ... >> view original

Former Kyneton duo in Ballarat squad

BALLARAT has named an experienced 45-man squad for this month's AFL Victoria Country Championship clash with Bendigo. CLASS ACT: Shane Page marks for Bendigo against Gippsland in 2012. Ballarat coach Shane Skontra has included 14 of the 23 ... >> view original

Ballarat breakfast report, Tuesday, May 5, 2015

Morning Ballarat. Rainy and kind of cold today, with a top of 14 degrees. It's Budget day on Spring Street and our reporter Matthew Dixon will be in the lock-up for your enjoyment. Will we get the Eureka Stadium upgrade, or maybe the station precinct ... >> view original

One of the world's leading vibraphone players to perform in Ballarat

Today he is one of the world's leading vibraphone players and this month he will perform at the Art Gallery of Ballarat. And if you're one of many who don't know what a vibraphone is, Parnell said it's only more reason to see it in person. "Imagine an ... >> view original