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Mixed results for commuters on the Balarat train line for June. V/Line missed its reliability target by 2% with 94% of services actually running. Trains were ontime nearly 93% of the time - which is ahead of...

  The City of Ballarat's Chief Executive has denied claims council has previously resisted calls to offer general curbside hard waste collection. It comes as council's current waste strategy expires at the end of the year.   Spaking to...

  There's been mixed results for commuters on the Ballarat train line for June. According to newly released data, V/Line missed its reliability target by 2% with just 94% of services actually running.   Trains were on time nearly...

  The Ballarat Base and St. John of God hospitals are urging locals - stay out of emergency if you can. It comes as hospitals around the state warned of increased delays over the weekend that are...

  The world's first simultaneous running event has been launched and Ballarat will be front and centre. We'll be one of 21 cities participating in Run4Reef in October with more than 100,000 runners expected to take part...

  One man's trash is another man's opportunity thanks to a Ballarat manufacturer. Ballarat's Danbar Plastics produces the 100% recycled eMesh, used to replace steel mesh in concrete through dozens of projects across the country.   Additionally, it provides...

Ballarat Police are after two men who are allegely linked to a string of graffiti offences. This man allegedly used green spray paint on several buildings. While it's believed this man may be able to assist with...

Ballarat Detectives executed a warrant in the Ballarat area recently and located a large amount of stolen items. Majority have been returned to the rightful owners. It's hoped that someone recognises any of the pictured...

Big Bash fever will take over Ballarat for one massive weekend this October. The Women's Big Bash schedule has been announced, with a Festival of Cricket taking place at Eastern Oval from October 29 to 31. The...

Ballarat police are on the hunt for an alleged fuel thief. A man driving a white car allegedly filled up with diesel at a Ballarat servo and drove off without paying just after 6 last Sunday...