Finance

Finance in Ballarat

The latest finance from The Daily Ballarat.

Updated Fri, 4 Sep

Ballarat Business Events Connect 500+ Employers With Local Talent Monthly

Monthly and annual networking initiatives are strengthening connections between employers and skilled professionals across Ballarat.

By Ballarat Business Desk · 25 July 2026

Ballarat Entrepreneurs Capitalize on New Market Trends and Tax Changes

Finance

Updated Fri, 4 Sep

Ballarat Entrepreneurs Capitalize on New Market Trends and Tax Changes

Local entrepreneurs are tapping into new market trends as businesses navigate recent tax changes and digital innovations.

By Ballarat Business Desk · 25 July 2026

Skilled Worker Shortages and Recruitment Challenges Mark Ballarat’s 2026 Employment Landscape

Finance

Updated Fri, 4 Sep

Skilled Worker Shortages and Recruitment Challenges Mark Ballarat’s 2026 Employment Landscape

Despite a low unemployment rate, Ballarat employers face significant hurdles finding qualified candidates across key sectors this year.

By Ballarat Business Desk · 25 July 2026

Market shifts reshape Ballarat job landscape across property, communications sectors

Finance

Updated Sat, 5 Sep

Market shifts reshape Ballarat job landscape across property, communications sectors

Shifts in Australia’s property and communication sectors are influencing employment patterns and talent demand in Ballarat.

By Ballarat Business Desk · 25 July 2026

Ballarat’s Business Events Align with Global Shifts, Driving Local Opportunities

Finance

Updated Thu, 24 Sep

Ballarat’s Business Events Align with Global Shifts, Driving Local Opportunities

From the Solar Cutters Roadshow to the August Business Festival, Ballarat’s networking calendar reflects worldwide business trends with local impact.

By Ballarat Business Desk · 25 July 2026

Ballarat Small Businesses Face Rising Costs, Changing Customer Habits

Finance

Updated Sat, 5 Sep

Ballarat Small Businesses Face Rising Costs, Changing Customer Habits

Operators across the city are weighing shifts in costs and customer habits that call for steady adjustments in daily operations.

By Ballarat Business Desk · 25 July 2026

IBM's 450 Ballarat Jobs Ease Tight Local Employment Market

Finance

Updated Fri, 4 Sep

IBM's 450 Ballarat Jobs Ease Tight Local Employment Market

The company's 450 local positions at the Ballarat Technology Park stand out as employers report ongoing recruitment needs.

By Ballarat Business 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

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

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

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 Economy 2026: Industries, Jobs and What Drives Victoria's Largest Inland City

Finance

Updated Thu, 1 Oct

Ballarat Economy 2026: Industries, Jobs and What Drives Victoria's Largest Inland City

From gold rush foundations to today's health, education and defence sectors - how Ballarat's economy works, who the major employers are, and where growth is headed in 2026.

By The Daily Ballarat · 25 July 2026

Ballarat businesses cancel events as costs surge, participation drops

Finance

Updated Sun, 30 Aug

Ballarat businesses cancel events as costs surge, participation drops

Local enterprises in Ballarat grapple with cost pressures and economic uncertainties impacting event participation this year.

By Ballarat Business Desk · 25 July 2026

Ballarat’s Business Festival and Networking Events Open New Doors for Local Entrepreneurs

Finance

Updated Fri, 4 Sep

Ballarat’s Business Festival and Networking Events Open New Doors for Local Entrepreneurs

Monthly meetups, the B31 August Business Festival, and exclusive galas are creating tangible opportunities for Ballarat’s business community in 2026.

By Ballarat Business Desk · 25 July 2026

Ballarat's Housing Boom Reshapes Jobs and Talent Competition in 2025

Finance

Updated Sun, 6 Sep

Ballarat's Housing Boom Reshapes Jobs and Talent Competition in 2025

Strong housing price growth and tight rentals in 2025 are intensifying competition for talent and influencing employment patterns in Ballarat.

By Ballarat Business Desk · 25 July 2026

Ballarat Economy Shifts: Telecom, Infrastructure Changes Hit Local Costs

Finance

Updated Tue, 1 Sep

Ballarat Economy Shifts: Telecom, Infrastructure Changes Hit Local Costs

Amid broader Australian economic shifts, Ballarat’s everyday buyers face challenges from impacts on telecommunications and infrastructure, influencing access and costs locally.

By Ballarat Business Desk · 25 July 2026

Ballarat's Job Market Outperforms Victoria as Employers Face Hiring Pressure

Finance

Updated Sat, 1 Aug

Ballarat's Job Market Outperforms Victoria as Employers Face Hiring Pressure

Data shows Ballarat unemployment below the state level while employer recruitment activity and vacancy trends point to specific pressures for local firms.

By Ballarat Business Desk · 25 July 2026

Young investors buck negative gearing reforms to win Wendouree property

Finance

Updated Thu, 1 Oct

Young investors buck negative gearing reforms to win Wendouree property

Ballarat investor couple secure purchase despite new tax changes designed to cool property market.

By The Daily Ballarat · 25 July 2026

News

Ballarat life

Records

News

Ballarat life

Records

Finance in Ballarat

Ballarat Business Events Connect 500+ Employers With Local Talent Monthly

Ballarat Entrepreneurs Capitalize on New Market Trends and Tax Changes

Skilled Worker Shortages and Recruitment Challenges Mark Ballarat’s 2026 Employment Landscape

Market shifts reshape Ballarat job landscape across property, communications sectors

Ballarat’s Business Events Align with Global Shifts, Driving Local Opportunities

Ballarat Small Businesses Face Rising Costs, Changing Customer Habits

IBM's 450 Ballarat Jobs Ease Tight Local Employment Market

Global Trends Reshape How Ballarat Businesses Plan Events

Ballarat Businesses Positioned to Meet Local Needs as Regional Economy Expands

Global shifts reshape Ballarat business events and community strategy

Ballarat Businesses Capitalize on Steady Growth Amid Market Shifts

Ballarat Economy 2026: Industries, Jobs and What Drives Victoria's Largest Inland City

Ballarat businesses cancel events as costs surge, participation drops

Ballarat’s Business Festival and Networking Events Open New Doors for Local Entrepreneurs

Ballarat's Housing Boom Reshapes Jobs and Talent Competition in 2025

Ballarat Economy Shifts: Telecom, Infrastructure Changes Hit Local Costs

Ballarat's Job Market Outperforms Victoria as Employers Face Hiring Pressure

Young investors buck negative gearing reforms to win Wendouree property