Latest finance from The Daily Ballarat.
Rising house prices and sales volumes in Q4 2025 occur alongside new technology positions and investor interest in the rental sector.
By Ballarat Business Desk · 25 July 2026
Local events and networks foster connections while spotlighting entrepreneurs driving regional growth.
By Ballarat Business Desk · 25 July 2026
Despite some upward momentum in house prices, buyers and renters in Ballarat confront tight conditions and shrinking supply in 2026.
By Ballarat Business Desk · 25 July 2026
Shayne Reese's expansion signals confidence in Ballarat's appetite for professional aquatic training and drowning prevention.
By The Daily Ballarat · 25 July 2026
Major advanced manufacturing firms are sustaining output and employment gains that lifted the region's GRP to $8.3 billion in 2022-23.
By Ballarat Business Desk · 25 July 2026
Government plan signals major expansion of future-proof employment opportunities in clean energy sector.
By The Daily Ballarat · 25 July 2026
International market trends continue to shape job opportunities and challenges for local businesses in Ballarat.
By Ballarat Business Desk · 25 July 2026
Organisers and participants in Ballarat’s business community events sector grapple with economic headwinds and infrastructure concerns this year.
By Ballarat Business Desk · 25 July 2026
With manufacturing and retail central to Ballarat's workforce, businesses face a tightening labour market as vacancies drop and recruitment hurdles increase.
By Ballarat Business Desk · 25 July 2026
As Ballarat’s property market shifts, growing rental pressure and reduced housing supply are influencing local employment and attracting tech-driven growth.
By Ballarat Business Desk · 25 July 2026
Local business gatherings increasingly reflect worldwide economic trends and challenges, influencing strategy and collaboration across the Ballarat region.
By Ballarat Business Desk · 25 July 2026
Despite strong growth in jobs and output, Ballarat’s expanding economy faces notable hurdles this year, including labour market tightness and sector-specific pressures.
By Ballarat Business Desk · 25 July 2026
Local companies face rising costs and infrastructure concerns as the region adjusts to new policy and service pressures in 2026.
By Ballarat Business Desk · 25 July 2026
A local overview of economic factors affecting everyday spending and business activity in Ballarat amid broader national shifts.
By Ballarat Business Desk · 25 July 2026
The local labour market is shifting, revealing pockets of opportunity for some residents and sectors amid broader economic uncertainty.
By Ballarat Business Desk · 25 July 2026
International developments in taxation and digital travel are complicating the operating environment for Ballarat’s business community.
By Ballarat Business Desk · 25 July 2026
Local companies must navigate shifting consumer behavior and supply challenges as Australia’s broader economy evolves.
By Ballarat Business Desk · 25 July 2026
Local firms weigh national tax adjustments and infrastructure reliability issues when planning hiring and expansion.
By Ballarat Business Desk · 25 July 2026
