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Ballarat residents may receive a call in the coming weeks asking for their feedback relating to their satisfaction with the City of Ballarat’s services.Independent survey provider JWS research performed the annual community satisfaction survey on behalf of the City of Ballarat earlier this year. However, the City of Ballarat is shifting to a model in which the results of the survey are determined quarterly instead of one annual survey.  Each...

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Brand new local art is now on display in an initiative that has been designed to encourage locals and visitors to explore the CBD. Seven new art installations by talented local creatives have been installed across Ballarat’s city centre, showcasing each artist’s favourite things about Ballarat. Local artist Scott Leonard said he is so happy to have a chance to bring some extra colour to Ballarat in winter.“Hopefully my piece brightens s...

The City of Ballarat has launched a new online directory, the Ballarat Community Directory.  The directory provides accurate and up-to-date information on community organisations and services as well as connecting with the community to promote volunteer opportunities and events.  Individuals can find groups such as Scouts, Men’s Sheds, Rotary and more specific interests such as the Woodworkers Guild or Multiple Births Association.  ...

Never forget your bin night again!The City of Ballarat has launched a Ballarat Waste app to put local waste and recycling information right at your fingertips.Available free from iPhone and Android app stores, the app empowers residents to access information about their waste and recycling services from the convenience of their smart phone.With the Ballarat Waste app you can:Access kerbside collection schedules and set bin night remindersReceive ...

Opportunities are being explored to address key safety issues in some important walking and cycling corridors across Ballarat.  The locations have been raised by the community as requiring safety improvements.  City of Ballarat wants to hear your feedback, as to how these links could be improved for everyone’s safety and accessibility. This will assist future planning and budget opportunities.  The City of Ballarat Mayor, Cr Des Hu...

Do you want to turn your kitchen scraps into compost?The City of Ballarat has joined forces with Compost Revolution to provide residents with up to 40 per cent off the retail price of compost bins and worm farm products.Composting provides an additional solution for those wanting to reduce food waste going to landfill by turning their food scraps into rich soil and fertiliser for their home gardens.Compost Revolution offers a large range of produ...

A shared path upgrade has been proposed to improve the safety, amenity and comfort for residents and those walking and riding in Ballarat East.  It is proposed to connect Barkly Street to Warrenheip Gully and Pennyweight Gully via Callow Street, as the first stage of a multi-staged project, that eventually could connect to the Woowookarung Regional Park.  The proposed upgrade would assist those walking, cycling, scooting, pushing a pram...

Ballarat has taken home bronze at the Top Tourism Town award at the Victorian Top Tourism Awards.Warrnambool was awarded silver in the Top Tourism Town category and Bendigo claimed gold.The tourism industry brings 2.8 million domestic visitors to Ballarat and generates more than $809 million dollars into the local economy annually.  This is the third time Ballarat has placed, taking out the title of Victoria’s Top Tourism Town in 2021 and ag...