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Rabbit control is underway in Ballarat with fears of plague like numbers nationally

February 19, 2026 3:36 pm

The City of Ballarat has begun its Rabbit Control Program this week. Baiting Stations will be placed at nine locations...

Shocking animal cruelty found in Ararat, again

February 18, 2026 3:21 pm

The RSPCA has seized 13 horses and 24 cats from an Ararat property following a compliance check. The owner was...

HMT Trust Fund to be wound up, could your Ballarat based arts entity benefit?

February 17, 2026 3:17 pm

Changes introduced by the Australian Taxation Office affecting the way local government can receive tax deductible donations could benefit a...

Former Mayor of Ballarat passes after long health battle

February 11, 2026 3:44 pm

Ballarat has lost former mayor John Phillips, who has died following a decade‑long battle with cancer. Mr Phillips served as Mayor...

Dementia rates in Ballarat tipped to surge 86% by 2054

February 6, 2026 3:32 pm

Dementia Australia is calling for significant Federal investment after releasing new figures showing dementia cases are rapidly rising. In Ballarat...

Gear seized as plug pulled on illegal rave

February 2, 2026 8:04 am

Authorities are ramping up surveillance in a bid to stop illegal rave parties being held in the bush, after police...

‘It was a genuine pleasure’ says Ballarat councillor as he steps away from Vic Pol

January 30, 2026 3:34 pm

After close to 37 years a former Ballarat Mayor and current councillor is leaving his day job. Des Hudson has...

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HMT Trust Fund to be wound up, could your Ballarat based arts entity benefit?

February 17, 2026 3:17 pm

Changes introduced by the Australian Taxation Office affecting the way local government can receive tax deductible donations could benefit a...

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Rabbit control is underway in Ballarat with fears of plague like numbers nationally

Shocking animal cruelty found in Ararat, again

HMT Trust Fund to be wound up, could your Ballarat based arts entity benefit?

Former Mayor of Ballarat passes after long health battle

Dementia rates in Ballarat tipped to surge 86% by 2054

Gear seized as plug pulled on illegal rave

‘It was a genuine pleasure’ says Ballarat councillor as he steps away from Vic Pol

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HMT Trust Fund to be wound up, could your Ballarat based arts entity benefit?

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