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A critical next step in improving infrastructure at Ballarat Airport is about to be delivered, with the City of Ballarat seeking tenders for works to lengthen the runway.  This is the first stage of a transformational three-stage project for Ballarat and the region which will improve transport connections, stimulate economic growth, assist business expansion, and aid jobs growth.  The scope of works includes a 555-metre-long ...

The state of Victoria remains under lockdown restrictions in an effort to combat the spread of the Delta Variant of the Coronavirus, this includes the City of Ballarat.  Several City of Ballarat services and facilities will be closed until at least Wednesday 28 July as per the directions of the State Government.  City of Ballarat Mayor, Cr Daniel Moloney has praised the continued work of local health authorities, not just for faci...

As part of its ongoing commitment to the application of the Creative City Strategy, the City of Ballarat has released its first tax advice package for creatives, artists, makers, micro-enterprises and first-time sellers.   The training resources include a suite of short videos, a dedicated website page outlining the steps to working with Council, and the release of the first Creative Sector Industry Survey.  “The City of Ballarat ...

Celebrate Ballarat’s outstanding achievers by nominating them for the 2022 City of Ballarat Community Awards.  The Ballarat Community Awards recognise the outstanding achievements of community members who have gone above and beyond in the last year to improve the lives of everyone in the region.   City of Ballarat Mayor, Cr Daniel Moloney, said this last 12 months have demonstrated the resilience, creativity, and compassion of the...

The Victorian Government is delivering on its commitment to create 1000 free car parks for Ballarat locals, with works set to begin on three sites across the city. Member for Wendouree, Juliana Addison and Ballarat Mayor, Cr Daniel Moloney have visited Market Street, one of three sites to undergo construction of new car parks and expected to be complete by mid next year.  The Market Street site is located nearby the recently-opene...

Preparations are well underway to mark the 167th anniversary of one of the most significant events in not only Ballarat’s history, but nationally. 

The following statement is attributable to City of Ballarat CEO Evan King Since I began working for the City of Ballarat in February, my focus has been on making a positive difference to the organisation and to our wider community. A key element of this was to work with Councillors, the Executive Leadership Team and our community to develop a robust Council Plan that will guide us to meet the challenges and the opportunitie...

Many areas of the Ballarat municipality are still being cleaned and cleared of storm debris by council crews and contractors following the damaging storm on 29 October.   The southern section of the Ballarat Botanical Gardens is expected to reopen on the morning of Wednesday 17 November, however, the area to the north of the fernery will remain closed until the clean-up is complete.   There is still a little clean-up work to do in...

Ballarat Animal Shelter hosting Christmas Appeal 

Ballarat City Council gets on with delivering for the community