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On the morning of 3 December, 1854, Government forces attacked an encampment of protesting miners at the Eureka Diggings killing at least 35. 

The CitySafe Taxi Rank provides a safe taxi pickup location close to the entertainment precinct with two security guards, good lighting and CCTV coverage. The CitySafe Taxi rank service is funded by the City of Ballarat and supported by Victoria Police.Location: Corner of Sturt and Lydiard Streets Operating Hours: Saturday and Sunday mornings from 1am – 5am It is also in operation on some public holidays and for some local events.

Council Meeting 11 December 2024

What is a Public Open Space Contribution? When proposing to subdivide your land into either three or more lots (or into two lots where there is further subdivision potential), you are required to make a public open space contribution.  This contribution is a requirement of clause 53.01 and the schedule to clause 53.01 of the Ballarat Planning Scheme. Typically, the contribution is a ‘cash’ contribution equal to five...

A commemorative service will be held on Sunday 11 August at 11am at the Southeast Asian Memorial (corner of Sturt St and Dawson St).At 10.30am Vietnam Veterans will march from Lyons St eastbound along Sturt St to the Dawson St intersection, where the formal service will commence at the memorial site at 11am.The service is expected to conclude by noon.

The City of Ballarat is developing its next Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) 2023-25. The RAP will aim to promote better outcomes for the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples in the areas where Council has influence.

Located in central Ballarat next to the Ballarat Botanical Gardens and near Victoria Park, Lake Wendouree offers a wide range of attractions and recreational activities both on and off the water.The lake offers opportunities for fishing, sailing and rowing. The world-class 2000 metre rowing course hosted rowing events at the 1956 Melbourne Olympic Games and remains a venue for school, club and high-level rowing and sailing competitions.Public toi...

General rates are calculated using the valuation of your property and the rating differential rate in the dollar.All properties are valued annually by independent professional valuers appointed by the Valuer-General Victoria. The value is determined by sales of similar properties in the local area. If the property market is experiencing high or low sales, this will be reflected in that year’s valuation.

We maintain Ballarat's footpaths so they are safe and functional.