Public Notices - Friday 25 November 2022

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PAYING YOUR RATES BY INSTALMENTS?  

Ratepayers are reminded if they elected to pay their rates in instalments, the second instalment payment is required by 30 November 2022. 

If ratepayers are unable to pay by this date, or are experiencing financial difficulty and wish to discuss the possibility of arranging a suitable payment plan, please call the City of Ballarat’s Customer Service on 5320 5500  

NOTICE OF BOATING ACTIVITY EXCLUSION ZONE 

Marine Safety Act 2010 

Section 208(2) 

City of Ballarat as the declared waterway manager for Lake Wendouree hereby gives notice under section 208(2) of the Marine Safety Act 2010 (Vic) that all persons and vessels not registered to take part in the Rowing Victoria Lake Wendouree Regattas 2022-2023 are prohibited from entering and remaining in the following waters. 

Waters of Lake Wendouree – Entire Lake.  

The exclusion zone will be in effect from 7:00am to 6:00pm for the dates and events specified in Table 1 below. 

Table 1: 2022-2023 Rowing Victoria Lake Wendouree regattas

BY ORDER OF CITY OF BALLARAT 

EUREKA SUNDAY COMMUNITY DAY 4 DECEMBER 

Join the Eureka Centre for a jam-packed day of free live music, talks and children’s workshops.  

Meet descendants of key Eureka figures, hear myths and facts about the Eureka flag, get your face painted, make your own badge and more. Lilly’s Café open all day. 

Performing live in the park from 12pm – The Dead Salesmen and Charm of Finches. 

For full event details visit eurekacentreballarat.com.au   

BALLARAT ANIMAL SHELTER CALL FOR FOSTER HOMES 

The Ballarat Animal Shelter is calling on residents to provide a temporary home to the dogs and cats in the shelter through its foster care program.  

Foster carers provide temporary care for an animal while the shelter finds a suitable long-term home for them. The temporary care could be as short as a few days or as long as a few months.  

If you’re interested in applying to become a foster carer, please call the shelter on 5334 2075 or email animalshelter@ballarat.vic.gov.au. 

NAPPY AND SANITARY PRODUCTS REBATE 

Until the end of the 2022/23 financial year residents can apply for 50 per cent of the purchase price, of up to $100, for reusable cloth nappy products, reusable period and sanitary products, and for reusable breast pads. The rebate program allows for one application for each product type per household.  

When applying for the rebate, residents will need to supply a copy of their receipt and proof of residence such as rates notice, drivers' licence, utility bill or other documentation with their address.  

Applications can be made online via the City of Ballarat's website or at The Phoenix Customer Service on Armstrong Street South. Successful applicants will have the rebate transferred to their bank account within 21 days of the application being approved.