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Victoria Park is a large recreational area and one of Ballarat's most significant parks. On 23 May 1890 citizens helped plant more than 3000 trees to celebrate Victoria's first Arbor Day.

Becoming an Australian citizen is a major decision involving commitment, responsibility and public recognition. We congratulate citizenship candidates on making their decision to become Australian citizens.  You will receive a letter of invitation from the Department of Home Affairs, that includes the date, time and place of the ceremony. You cannot choose where and when to attend your ceremony.  The Department of Home Affairs...

Green bins are collected fortnightly on the opposite week to recycling.The maximum weight for collection is 70kg. If the bins are heavier, they cannot be collected. If you really struggle to wheel it to your kerbside, then it is too heavy for the arm of our truck. Green waste can also be taken to the Transfer Station.Please note: Our green waste collection service is compulsory for residential properties between 250m2 and 4000m2 with a detached h...

Boxing Day Update - due to expected extreme weather conditionsBins will be collected earlier on Thursday 26 December due to the extreme fire danger rating. Make sure you place your bins out the night before the day of collection to avoid your bin being missed by an earlier collection.Operating hours of the Ballarat Transfer Station on Gillies Street may be affected.No bin collectionChristmas Day - Wednesday 25 DecemberNew Year's Day - Wednesday 1...

Residents can dispose of asbestos at the Ballarat Regional Landfill (by appointment only) on Thursdays between 10am and 12pm. Call 03 5342 8540.Asbestos was commonly used in building from 1940 to 1990. Visit Asbestos Victoria to learn about the health risk and how to safely remove asbestos.

All invitations to the Mayor or Councillors are managed by the Civic Support team.Please consider the following before submitting a request:The Mayor is the spokesperson for CouncilInvitations involving an official role (eg. speech, MC, presentations) are to be extended to the Mayor.If the Mayor is not available, the invitation can be delegated to the Deputy Mayor. If the Deputy Mayor is not available, the invitation is extended a Councillor...

Victoria's Accessible Parking Permit (APP) Scheme is an online system administered by VicRoads. Residents and organisations who need a new permit, or to renew or replace a permit, will need to apply online below.

The Sebastopol RSL Memorial Hall, named in memory local of World War I Soldiers, was officially opened in 1955.

The pre-application process is a two-way conversation between you (the permit applicant) and Council’s planning officers. This discussion provides you with a better understanding of Council policy and officer’s views. This process also provides officers with a better understanding of your proposal. After a pre-application process, you should be clear on what Council expects and the upcoming planning assessment steps.The meeting provides a permit ...

Located at the foot of Mt Buninyong, this historical building was established in 1891 and is situated on the Scotsburn Bicentennial Park commemorated in 1988.