The latest finance from The Daily Ballarat.
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
Local entrepreneurs are tapping into new market trends as businesses navigate recent tax changes and digital innovations.
By Ballarat Business Desk · 25 July 2026
Monthly and annual networking initiatives are strengthening connections between employers and skilled professionals across Ballarat.
By Ballarat Business Desk · 25 July 2026
Shifts in Australia’s property and communication sectors are influencing employment patterns and talent demand in Ballarat.
By Ballarat Business Desk · 25 July 2026
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
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
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
International trends and policies are influencing how Ballarat’s business community plans and participates in local events.
By Ballarat Business Desk · 25 July 2026
From travel reforms to tax debates, international and national changes shape the environment for Ballarat businesses
By Ballarat Business Desk · 25 July 2026
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
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
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
Local enterprises in Ballarat grapple with cost pressures and economic uncertainties impacting event participation this year.
By Ballarat Business Desk · 25 July 2026
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
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
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
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
Ballarat investor couple secure purchase despite new tax changes designed to cool property market.
By The Daily Ballarat · 25 July 2026
