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Note: The original article was written prior to the senseless vandalism of the Begonia letters in Sturt Street, which caused irreparable damage. The City of Ballarat condemns vandalism – it is not only a waste of ratepayers’ money but also impacts on the presentation of the city leading into our biggest tourism event of the year – the Ballarat Begonia Festival. This article has been updated to reflect the current circumstances.Every year in late ...

How ironic that the world was reeling from the effects of the global Spanish flu pandemic when his Royal Highness Prince Edward, the Prince of Wales, arrived in Ballarat to officially open Ballarat’s Arch of Victory on 2 June 1920.In 2020, 100 years later, a new pandemic known as COVID-19 prevented a physical audience from marking the Arch centenary. However, it didn't prevent Ballarat from acknowledging the milestone of one of the City’s most si...

Time capsules are usually things you’ve seen in movies. Childhood friends make a pact to be friends forever and add their treasured items to be opened in 20 years’ time. You might remember the 148-year-old time capsule that was unearthed beneath the Burke and Wills memorial in Sturt Street in May 2011, or the time capsule found at the Ballarat Base Hospital from 1935. Time capsules are a way to record the presen...

Victoria's Accessible Parking Permit (APP) Scheme is an online system administered by VicRoads. Residents and organisations who need a new permit, or to renew or replace a permit, will need to apply online below.

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The Bridge Mall precinct is a thriving destination for traders, local shoppers and tourists, and is attracting new traders and investment.

Got a great event idea but not sure where to start? We can help with that.  The documents below make up our event toolkit – everything you need to organise your event, let people know about it, and to measure your success afterwards.  Download a copy of the City of Ballarat Event ToolkitComplete the event application form onlinePart A - Event planning and managementBudget templateCommittee structure templateEven...

The Tobacco Act 1987 has changed to have stricter controls on tobacco display, advertising and sales, as well as the places where people can smoke. 

Christmas in Ballarat - December 2024Unwrap the magic of Christmas in Ballarat as the city comes alive with dazzling decorations, live music and more.When: Throughout DecemberWhere: Various locations in BallaratBookings: This is a FREE eventEvent information: Christmas in BallaratBallarat Carols by Candlelight - Sunday, 22 December 2024When: Gates open at 5pm, with family-friendly pre-show entertainment, with the main concert to begin at 7pm. &nb...

Tucked inside the Eureka Centre, the Ballarat Research Hub at Eureka (BRHAE) is a one-stop-shop for historical research in the Ballarat region.