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City of Ballarat 2022 Christmas-New Year closures

City of Ballarat services will operate on an adjusted schedule over Christmas and New Year, with some services closing over the period, while critical services will continue. Community members are advised to familiarise themselves with the adjusted schedule, which is as follows: Customer service City of Ballarat offices, including Customer Service, will be closed from Christmas Day, and will reopen on Tuesday 3...

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City of Ballarat commencing inspections for Fire Danger Period

The Fire Danger Period (FDP) for Ballarat, Hepburn and Moorabool Shires commenced at 1am today, Monday 19 December 2022.

Launch of community consultation for the proposed Intercultural Garden.

New Intercultural Garden proposed in prominent Ballarat location

A new, worldly garden could help ensure a prominent open space in Sturt Street is enhanced for the entire community. The City of Ballarat is seeking public feedback on an Intercultural Garden, proposed to be created on the north-western corner at the intersection of Sturt and Pleasant streets, near the City Oval football ground and City Oval Bowling Club. The proposed project would seek to enhance the beauty of the existing spa...

Have your say on the Public Toilet Strategy

Have your say on public toilets in the Ballarat municipality

Do you want to help shape the future of public toilet facilities across the Ballarat municipality?For the next month, you can have your say on how we can improve public toilet facilities by completing a short survey.Your feedback will help to inform a Draft Public Toilet Strategy and will be designed to meet the diverse needs of residents across the municipality.The strategy will establish a vision to provide high quality, inclusive and accessibl...

City of Ballarat Mayor, Cr Des Hudson with youth volunteers Shayla Cobbledick and Rohan McMaster

Nominations open for City of Ballarat 2023 Youth Awards

Do you know a young person that contributes a lot to Ballarat and deserves some recognition?Then why not put their name forward for a prestigious honour?Nominations have now opened for the City of Ballarat 2023 Youth Awards.Since 2005, the City of Ballarat Youth Awards have recognised the outstanding contributions that young people make to the Ballarat community. The awards shine a light on the leadership, innovation, kindness, and exemplar...

City of Ballarat Mayor Cr Des Hudson stands next to a stray waffle pod.

City of Ballarat Mayor calls for waffle pod containment

City of Ballarat Mayor Cr Des Hudson is calling for improved containment of waffle pods to construction sites following impacts of the pods on the local environment, waterways and public amenity. Waffle pods — made of polystyrene or foam — are used in concreting and construction. However, as waffle pods are very light, they are easily blown around in high wind events.Cr Hudson said he had observed an increase in waffle pods that had been bl...

Ballarat Winter Festival launch with Ballarat Mayor, Cr Des Hudson representatives from Ballarat Wildlife, Kryal Castle and Sovereign Hill.

Ballarat Winter Festival to heat up the school holidays

The weather is getting colder but the atmosphere in Ballarat is about to heat up as the Ballarat Winter Festival comes to town. The much-loved festival returns this year, with people encouraged to don their winter woollies and embrace the weather as Ballarat is transformed into a winter wonderland. The festival runs from Saturday 24 June to Sunday 16 July with a myriad of winter-themed events, activities and entertainment to warm hear...

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Ballarat Gold Mine Application PLP/2022/6044

The City of Ballarat has received the Health Impact Assessment from the applicant, acting on behalf of the Ballarat Gold Mine, responding to concerns received from objectors regarding a planning application for a tailings' storage facility at the Woolshed Gully Drive, Mount Clear site. A community information session is scheduled for 19 June 2023 at the Mercure Ballarat, 613 Main Road, Golden Point. The session will run from 4.30pm - 6.30pm...

Cr Belinda Coates at the new trail head on Lydiard Street North.

Ride Ballarat Community Loop to enhance the summer of cycling

Do you want to take part in a family-friendly, casual bike ride around Ballarat? Well, now you have your chance! The inaugural Ride Ballarat Community Loop is set to be held on Friday 6 January, with Ballarat’s newly created bike routes to be the centrepiece of the ride. The family-friendly ride will feature two optional loops for riders to choose from: The 10km Lake Wendouree Loop, starting at the Ballar...

Cr Samantha McIntosh, Acting CEO John Hausler and Matthew Batty from Northern Fireworks with the some fireworks.

Fireworks Spectacular set to light up Ballarat sky

Ballarat’s skies are set to explode into colour on Sunday night for the city’s annual Fireworks Spectacular. Local pyrotechnician Matthew Batty from Northern Fireworks will once again put on a dazzling display, which he says you will not want to miss. The fireworks will start on Sunday 15 January at 9.30pm at Lake Wendouree, aligning with week two of the Summer Sundays program. The 15-minute program promises to continue...