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Ballarat transport network faces August disruptions as station works and population growth shape next steps

Coach replacements on the Ballarat Line and continued bus route changes at the station interchange leave key decisions on congestion relief and service reliability ahead.

By Ballarat News Desk · 25 July 2026

Discover Ballarat: Must-See Attractions and Activities Guide

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Updated Thu, 1 Oct

Discover Ballarat: Must-See Attractions and Activities Guide

An evergreen guide to getting out and about in Ballarat.

By The Daily Ballarat · 25 July 2026

Construction starts on 181 homes in Delacombe as Ballarat advances plans for 23,200 new dwellings

Policy

Updated Thu, 1 Oct

Construction starts on 181 homes in Delacombe as Ballarat advances plans for 23,200 new dwellings

Ballarat residents in the western suburbs will see new social and affordable housing delivered in stages through to 2028 while broader growth areas are prepared.

By Ballarat Policy Desk · 25 July 2026

Ballarat launches free TAFE cybersecurity certificates and inaugural annual conference.

Tech

Updated Thu, 1 Oct

Ballarat launches free TAFE cybersecurity certificates and inaugural annual conference.

From tuition-free TAFE certificates to a new annual conference, Ballarat is building a homegrown cyber workforce.

By Ballarat Tech Desk · 25 July 2026

Ballarat's Arts Scene Draws Crowds With Installations, Festivals, Exhibitions

Community

Updated Tue, 1 Sep

Ballarat's Arts Scene Draws Crowds With Installations, Festivals, Exhibitions

Venues and community groups maintain a steady schedule of exhibitions and performances across the city.

By Ballarat Things-to-do Desk · 25 July 2026

Ballarat City Council Advances Key Infrastructure and Project Decisions

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Updated Wed, 19 Aug

Ballarat City Council Advances Key Infrastructure and Project Decisions

Recent council endorsements outline next steps for road changes, budget delivery and community facility upgrades in the year ahead.

By Ballarat News Desk · 25 July 2026

Global Trends Reshape How Ballarat Businesses Plan Events

Finance

Updated Sun, 30 Aug

Global Trends Reshape How Ballarat Businesses Plan Events

International trends and policies are influencing how Ballarat’s business community plans and participates in local events.

By Ballarat Business Desk · 25 July 2026

Experts and Officials Comment on Local Government Approaches in Ballarat

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Updated Thu, 3 Sep

Experts and Officials Comment on Local Government Approaches in Ballarat

Key figures outline considerations around council choices affecting regional services and heritage.

By Ballarat News Desk · 25 July 2026

Ballarat's Live Music Scene Thrives With Diverse Local Acts

Culture

Updated Sun, 6 Sep

Ballarat's Live Music Scene Thrives With Diverse Local Acts

From the Ballarat Civic Hall to Hop Temple, the city's live music calendar is packed with diverse acts and local talent.

By Ballarat Culture Desk · 25 July 2026

How successive policy choices shaped Ballarat rail services

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Updated Fri, 4 Sep

How successive policy choices shaped Ballarat rail services

Regional rail frequency and reliability in the central highlands reflect layers of state and federal decisions accumulated over many years.

By Ballarat News Desk · 25 July 2026

Ballarat Businesses Capitalize on Steady Growth Amid Market Shifts

Finance

Updated Sat, 5 Sep

Ballarat Businesses Capitalize on Steady Growth Amid Market Shifts

Local firms in Ballarat are navigating a steady economic landscape, positioning themselves to benefit from gradual shifts in broader market conditions.

By Ballarat Business Desk · 25 July 2026

Ballarat’s Transport Challenges Loom as Key Decisions Await

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Updated Sun, 6 Sep

Ballarat’s Transport Challenges Loom as Key Decisions Await

With regional rail services and traffic congestion issues persisting, the city faces critical transport planning choices to address infrastructure and reliability concerns.

By Ballarat News Desk · 25 July 2026

Ballarat Businesses Positioned to Meet Local Needs as Regional Economy Expands

Finance

Updated Wed, 29 Jul

Ballarat Businesses Positioned to Meet Local Needs as Regional Economy Expands

The city's 9,952 registered businesses operate within an economy that recorded solid growth figures in recent years.

By Ballarat Business Desk · 25 July 2026

Ballarat Gardeners Share Best Plants for Stage 3 Water Restrictions

Lifestyle

Updated Wed, 29 Jul

Ballarat Gardeners Share Best Plants for Stage 3 Water Restrictions

Gardeners draw on daily experience with local climate and Stage 3 water rules to select suitable plants and methods.

By Ballarat Lifestyle Desk · 25 July 2026

Ballarat's Top Yoga and Pilates Studios Serve All Fitness Levels

Community

Updated Fri, 2 Oct

Ballarat's Top Yoga and Pilates Studios Serve All Fitness Levels

The best yoga and pilates studios in Ballarat for beginners and experienced practitioners.

By The Daily Ballarat · 25 July 2026

Global shifts reshape Ballarat business events and community strategy

Finance

Updated Sat, 29 Aug

Global shifts reshape Ballarat business events and community strategy

From travel reforms to tax debates, international and national changes shape the environment for Ballarat businesses

By Ballarat Business Desk · 25 July 2026

Sport

Updated Mon, 24 Aug

Women's Sport in Ballarat: Teams, Leagues and How to Get Involved

From NBL1 basketball to netball, AFL and cycling, women's sport in Ballarat is thriving and genuinely welcoming to players and fans at every level.

By The Daily Ballarat · 25 July 2026

'It felt like erasure': Ballarat residents speak out after heritage images go missing from public record

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Updated Tue, 8 Sep

'It felt like erasure': Ballarat residents speak out after heritage images go missing from public record

Community members across Ballarat's historic precincts say the loss of irreplaceable photographic records from local archives has left a gap no digital workaround can easily fill.

By Ballarat News Desk · 25 July 2026

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Ballarat transport network faces August disruptions as station works and population growth shape next steps

Discover Ballarat: Must-See Attractions and Activities Guide

Construction starts on 181 homes in Delacombe as Ballarat advances plans for 23,200 new dwellings

Ballarat launches free TAFE cybersecurity certificates and inaugural annual conference.

Ballarat's Arts Scene Draws Crowds With Installations, Festivals, Exhibitions

Ballarat City Council Advances Key Infrastructure and Project Decisions

Global Trends Reshape How Ballarat Businesses Plan Events

Experts and Officials Comment on Local Government Approaches in Ballarat

Ballarat's Live Music Scene Thrives With Diverse Local Acts

How successive policy choices shaped Ballarat rail services

Ballarat Businesses Capitalize on Steady Growth Amid Market Shifts

Ballarat’s Transport Challenges Loom as Key Decisions Await

Ballarat Businesses Positioned to Meet Local Needs as Regional Economy Expands

Ballarat Gardeners Share Best Plants for Stage 3 Water Restrictions

Ballarat's Top Yoga and Pilates Studios Serve All Fitness Levels

Global shifts reshape Ballarat business events and community strategy

Women's Sport in Ballarat: Teams, Leagues and How to Get Involved

'It felt like erasure': Ballarat residents speak out after heritage images go missing from public record

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