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Becoming an Australian citizen is a major decision involving commitment, responsibility and public recognition. We congratulate citizenship candidates on making their decision to become Australian citizens.  You will receive a letter of invitation from the Department of Home Affairs, that includes the date, time and place of the ceremony. You cannot choose where and when to attend your ceremony.  The Department of Home Affairs...

A written business plan is the essential first step to start your business.Create your business plan and outline:What is the product and services you plan to offer?An explanation of the intended customer, and how you will attract them?What is required to set up your business?Visit the Business Victoria website for more information about how to write a business plan.

Kindergarten is an important step in your child's learning journey. At kinder, they will learn skills that they will build on throughout their lifetime in a fun, play-based setting.

The types of permits you will need will vary based on what your business vision is, together with where you would like to operate your business from. 

You need a Vehicle Crossing Permit to construct a concrete vehicle crossing or bridge on Council-owned land.

Please contact the team via:Email: planninginfo@ballarat.vic.gov.auPhone: 53205500

If you want to change your permit you must submit a formal amendment under Section 72 of the Planning and Environment Act 1987.  A Section 72 Amendment is treated the same as a planning permit application and is subject to the same assessment process. Depending on the complexity of the application, this may result in a similar time frame to the processing of your original planning permit. Before proceeding, make sure you have...

It has never been a better time to consider establishing your business in Ballarat.

Any works that involve digging in the road reserve require consent. To excavate any part of the road reserve you must apply to the coordinating road authority. For roads belonging to the City of Ballarat you can apply for the permit online or in person at our Customer Service Centre. You must also conduct a Dial Before You Dig search to locate underground services. Upon receipt of an application, one of our Asset Surveil...

The municipality of Ballarat has a rich and living heritage. At least 40,000 years ago the Wadawurung and Dja Dja Wurrung Indigenous people called this country home. Their words 'balla arat' mean 'resting place' or 'bent elbow'. The first white settler - Archibald Yuille - called his property 'Ballaarat' in 1837 and gold was discovered at Buninyong in 1851. The Eureka Rebellion, one of Australia's defining historic and democratic moments...