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By Ballarat Lifestyle Desk · 25 July 2026
Annual conferences, a university-led survey and targeted training programs set the city's approach apart through emphasis on smaller businesses and shared local defences.
By Ballarat Tech Desk · 25 July 2026
The Ballarat Integrated Transport Plan and service updates from CDC Ballarat and V/Line describe current network pressures and adjustments.
By Ballarat News Desk · 25 July 2026
A rezoning bid for 85 townhouses near Lake Wendouree has split Ballarat residents and planners over heritage rules and housing supply.
By Ballarat Property Desk · 25 July 2026
One of Australia's oldest regional art galleries anchors a cultural scene that has grown substantially in ambition and output over the past decade.
By The Daily Ballarat · 25 July 2026
With a 69.4% clearance rate and rising prices, first-home buyers need a strategic approach in this competitive market.
By Ballarat Property Desk · 25 July 2026
Ballarat locals are heading out to nearby trails and parks for winter hikes and bike rides this July.
By Ballarat Things-to-do 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
The best Ballarat suburbs in 2026 for families, young professionals, retirees, first home buyers and lifestyle seekers.
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
Ballarat's growing collection of murals offers residents and visitors a direct way to explore the city's neighborhoods on foot or by bike this winter.
By Ballarat Culture Desk · 25 July 2026
With a $165 million waste-to-energy plant and Victoria’s largest predicted energy supply by 2040, the local clean energy sector is reshaping career opportunities.
By Ballarat Tech Desk · 25 July 2026
A rundown of local venues and council initiatives supporting healthier food choices across the city.
By Ballarat Wellness Desk · 25 July 2026
Understanding the path leading up to recent Ballarat local government decisions reveals the priorities driving the region's development now.
By Ballarat News Desk · 25 July 2026
Rental figures from early 2026 indicate house yields between 3.4 and 4.2 percent while units deliver higher returns of 4.5 to 5 percent.
By Ballarat Property Desk · 25 July 2026
An examination of the historical and political context shaping recent council decisions in Ballarat.
By Ballarat News Desk · 25 July 2026
Waste-to-energy plans and battery storage bring both renewable gains and open questions about long-term impacts.
By Ballarat Tech Desk · 25 July 2026
Explore Federation University Ballarat's heritage from the 1870s School of Mines. Complete guide to higher education options in regional Victoria.
By Ballarat Daily · 25 July 2026
