Latest news from Ballarat.
Latest articles Car reliance and upcoming bus network changes carry direct consequences for how people move around the city.
By Ballarat News Desk · 25 July 2026
Daily traffic volumes on key roads and changes to bus and rail services shape travel for residents across the city.
By Ballarat News Desk · 25 July 2026
A closer look at the figures shaping Ballarat’s economy amid broader regional trends.
By Ballarat News Desk · 25 July 2026
A daily briefing to keep Ballarat residents informed on the pressing issues and opportunities shaping the city’s future.
By Ballarat News Desk · 25 July 2026
Council endorsements at recent meetings signal clear directions on freight access, leisure upgrades, public amenities and measures to curb hoon driving and vandalism.
By Ballarat News 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
Residents engage with the Safer Ballarat Community Safety Mapping Tool and related programs to address local issues.
By Ballarat News Desk · 25 July 2026
Ballarat families gain access to expanded early learning places and upgraded facilities at Woodmans Hill Secondary College under state education measures supported by nearly $5 billion in funding.
By Ballarat Policy Desk · 25 July 2026
Figures on regional product, employment and visitor spending outline direct effects for households and services in the city.
By Ballarat News Desk · 25 July 2026
A push to audit and replace duplicate or degraded images across Ballarat's public-facing cultural infrastructure is forcing council and heritage bodies into a series of urgent choices.
By Ballarat News Desk · 25 July 2026
Council decisions at the first 2026 meeting and budget adoption address infrastructure needs and community rebates through targeted local works.
By Ballarat News Desk · 25 July 2026
With over 61% of Ballarat adults and 27% of children overweight or obese, local health services offer practical guidance on balanced eating.
By Ballarat Wellness Desk · 25 July 2026
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
Ballarat families can connect with established local services for maternal and child health, breastfeeding support, counseling and family safety.
By Ballarat Wellness 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
Figures involved in regional matters describe considerations around transport reliability and service funding.
By Ballarat News Desk · 25 July 2026
The state government says the updated schedule will add 14 weekday services and cut peak wait times for Ballarat commuters.
By Ballarat Policy Desk · 25 July 2026
A region built on extraction is being asked to power the state's clean energy future, and the road to this moment was longer and more contested than most people realise.
By Ballarat News Desk · 25 July 2026
