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Just one week remains for residents and visitors to inform how the City of Ballarat continues to grow the Ballarat Botanical Gardens into the future. Community feedback and ideas will help inform a Master Plan that will take a big picture look at the Ballarat Botanical Gardens – what's working, what’s not working and what do we want them to look like in 20 years’ time. About 250 surveys have so far been completed, with a stall also held...

City of Ballarat councillors will elect a Mayor and Deputy Mayor for the final year of the Council term at a Town Hall meeting tonight.  City of Ballarat Mayor, Cr Des Hudson said it has been a true honour to serve the City of Ballarat over the past year.  “I’ve really enjoyed my time as Mayor over the past year and have appreciated all the support from the Councillors – it’s been a great team effort,” he said.“I have also been fortunat...

The City of Ballarat will remove and replace 12 poplar, willow and claret ash trees that are at the end of their life or in poor condition around Lake Wendouree.

The Art Gallery of Ballarat is set to develop a Master Plan that will bolster its position as a leading Australian regional gallery.Minister for Tourism, Sport and Major Events Steve Dimopoulos announced on Friday the Art Gallery of Ballarat will receive $388,850 for a Masterplan, which will help the Gallery fulfil its potential as a must-see arts and culture destination.The City of Ballarat will also contribute $100,000 towards the Master Plan d...

The Ballarat Aquatic and Lifestyle Centre (BALC) is about to become even more accessible and inclusive thanks to a joint project between the State Government and City of Ballarat.City of Ballarat Mayor, Cr Des Hudson was joined at the centre on Tuesday by Member for Wendouree, Juliana Addison MP to announce the $997,000 accessibility upgrade.The project will see a number of improvements led by the addition of two Changing Places facilities, along...

The City of Ballarat’s first landfill cell capping project using geosynthetic materials is underway on more than two hectares of land at the Ballarat Regional Landfill.Fully-funded by the City of Ballarat, the large-scale $2.6 million project will cap cells (large spaces dug and lined at a landfill where waste is layered and compacted) in line with Environment Protection Authority (EPA) requirements.The work is weather dependent and is being carr...

Local artist, Joel Hammonds has completed the latest eye-catching mural in Ballarat’s public art collection.  The striking black, pink, purple and blue mural can be seen at the Annexe Wall in Alfred Deakin Place, right near the Ballarat Art Gallery.  The mural is a nod to Ballarat’s live music scene, as well as the acclaimed Medieval to Metal exhibition currently on show at the Ballarat Art Gallery. The mural includes reference to:...

On Thursday the 28 November 2024 commencing at 7pm, a Field exercise will be held at the Ballarat Airport.The purpose of the exercise is to test the effectiveness of the Ballarat Airport Aerodrome Emergency Plan (BAAEP). The aim of the exercise focusses on the response to a declared emergency involving a passenger aircraft in the vicinity of the Aerodrome. The objectives are to assess the actions of first responders at a multi-agency incident, an...

Cross country running is set for a significant boost, with the Victorian Government confirming a three-year partnership for Ballarat to host the Australian Athletics Cross Country Championships.The investment from Sport and Recreation Victoria will see ‘The Golden City’ play host to the annual Championships from 2025 through to 2027, reinforcing the city’s status as a premier destination for distance running and sport.The 2025 Australian Athletic...

The City of Ballarat will partner with community and businesses to tackle the ongoing challenge of graffiti as part of a new trial program.With graffiti escalating across the municipality, the Graffiti Removal Program will empower residents and businesses to remove graffiti from their homes and workplaces at no cost.The City of Ballarat has previously focused on removing graffiti on City of Ballarat assets only, such as public toilets, skateparks...