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New family-friendly cycling routes will soon be highlighted at a number of central Ballarat locations.  Ride Ballarat, a network of cycling paths spanning more than 16km throughout the city, takes users on a tour past many key attractions in the city.  Bike route wayfinding signage will be installed on associated bike lanes and bike paths surfaces in the coming days to enable users to follow the different routes.   Th...

Early works have started on the Ballarat Airport runway to extend its length from 1,300 to 1,800 metres.  The work is being undertaken by Fulton Hogan, following the awarding of a tender in August this year.  The runway extension will create opportunities to expand aviation uses at the airport, including emergency services.   Works are being jointly funded with $3.8 million from the Australian Government via its Regio...

The Ballarat Animal Shelter has been overwhelmed with the generosity of the animal loving Ballarat community this festive season.    The shelter received plenty of treats, bedding, wet food, toys and even a few small pools for the animals to play in over Summer.   The donations will be instrumental in supporting the staff and volunteers to care for many animals over the coming months.   Items such as pe...

The Ballarat Animal Shelter’s recently completed cat adoption drive saw 54 cats and kittens find their fur-ever home in just one week.   Prior to the adoption drive, the Ballarat Animal Shelter had 229 cats. A special adoption rate of $50 per adult cat, and $80 for a bonded pair was offered during the drive – down from the standard adoption fee of $140.    The adoption drive ran from Monday 30 January until Saturday 4 Februar...

The Ballarat Animal Shelter’s recently completed cat adoption drive saw 54 cats and kittens find their fur-ever home in just one week.   Prior to the adoption drive, the Ballarat Animal Shelter had 229 cats. A special adoption rate of $50 per adult cat, and $80 for a bonded pair was offered during the drive – down from the standard adoption fee of $140.    The adoption drive ran from Monday 30 January until Saturday...

The City of Ballarat is raising awareness about State Government changes to how Victorians will soon be sorting their household waste and recycling into four streams.  All local government areas, including the City of Ballarat, will transition to a new glass service and a new food organics and garden organics (FOGO) service in the near future.   In March, the City of Ballarat will present a range of waste and recycling option...

Ballarat is set for a sporting bonanza in April when it hosts three separate Australian championships, featuring a diverse mixture of sports.  In what will prove to be a spectacular month of alternative sports, Ballarat will be the host city for the:  National Canoe Polo Championships: Lake Wendouree, 7-9 April  National Basketball League 3 x 3 National Hustle Championships: Selkirk Stadium, 21-22 April  ...

Ballarat has again been named as a finalist for the 2023 Victorian Top Tourism Town Awards.   The city is striving for the title of Top Tourism Town and is asking for the public to vote and help take out the top honour.  Voting opened on 1 June 2023 and closes 22 June at 6pm and residents and visitors are urged to promote the city by submitting a vote via the Victorian Top Tourism Town Awards website.   &nb...

The City of Ballarat has adopted the 2023/24 Budget along with the rates and charges for the 2023/24 financial year at a Council Meeting last night. The 2023/24 Budget represents continued delivery against the six goals of the Council Plan 2021-2025. It was prepared through a transparent process of community consultation and aligns to the Council Plan 2021-2025.    In adopting the 2023/24 Budget, Councillors also adopted the level ...

Ballarat Tweed Ride founder and organiser Liana Skewes was named Ballarat Citizen of the Year for 2023 at the City of Ballarat Australia Day Community Awards on Wednesday night.     The Young Citizen of the Year and Community Event of the Year were also announced at the private ceremony at Ballarat Town Hall.   Citizen of the Year – Liana Skewes  A role model for aspiring creatives in the region, Liana Skewes is an...