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A closer look at the statistics and data driving decision-making in Ballarat's local government
By Ballarat News Desk · 25 July 2026
Tracing the background and factors leading to Ballarat’s current transport and traffic landscape amid ongoing infrastructure debates.
By Ballarat News Desk · 25 July 2026
Key discussions at local government level focus on community projects and infrastructure amid ongoing regional challenges.
By Ballarat News Desk · 25 July 2026
Decisions on freight routes, park facilities and leisure tenders will change how people move around and use public spaces in specific neighbourhoods.
By Ballarat News Desk · 25 July 2026
Recent sessions produced decisions on a rail crossing change, a leisure centre tender and a long-term recreation strategy.
By Ballarat News Desk · 25 July 2026
From underinvestment in rail frequency to bottlenecks on the Western Highway, the pieces that broke our commute fell into place years ago.
By Ballarat News Desk · 25 July 2026
Local leaders face critical choices to sustain growth and address infrastructure and cultural investment challenges in central Victoria.
By Ballarat News Desk · 25 July 2026
Local leaders face critical choices on improving rail services and addressing growing traffic congestion in central Victoria.
By Ballarat News Desk · 25 July 2026
Ballarat City Council reviews key projects amid ongoing calls for better regional services and heritage support.
By Ballarat News Desk · 25 July 2026
A look at the factors shaping the regional economy in Ballarat amid ongoing challenges and opportunities.
By Ballarat News Desk · 25 July 2026
Discover live music, spoken word events, and cultural activities happening in Ballarat this weekend. Your complete guide to what's on.
By The Daily Ballarat · 25 July 2026
Residents share their experiences navigating Ballarat’s transport delays and congestion, underscoring ongoing regional challenges.
By Ballarat News Desk · 25 July 2026
The current state of transport in the central highlands reflects successive shifts in state investment priorities stretching back through multiple decades.
By Ballarat News Desk · 25 July 2026
Regional conditions shape choices for households across the central highlands through work, services and local spending.
By Ballarat News Desk · 25 July 2026
From a stalled Sturt Street precinct vote to a looming rate-cap fight with the state, councillors have a crowded agenda and shrinking room to manoeuvre.
By Ballarat News Desk · 25 July 2026
Decisions on infrastructure, budget and theatre funds follow directly from council meetings held from the start of the year onward.
By Ballarat News Desk · 25 July 2026
Residents in the central highlands describe how rail frequency and road conditions shape their daily routines.
By Ballarat News Desk · 25 July 2026
A systematic audit of the city's digitised historical photograph collections has exposed thousands of duplicated images, forcing cultural institutions to choose how they manage, fund and future-proof the region's visual memory.
By Ballarat News Desk · 25 July 2026
