Latest news from Ballarat.
Latest articles Several established performing arts spaces in Ballarat provide options for visitors seeking opera, dance, theatre and community-driven work.
By Ballarat Culture 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
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
The colonial wealth that built Ballarat also funded an arts infrastructure that endures.
By The Daily Ballarat · 25 July 2026
The wealth of the gold rush left a permanent mark on Ballarat's streetscapes.
By The Daily Ballarat · 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
Ballarat locals are heading to dedicated lap lanes and natural water features in local parks to maintain fitness routines through the winter months.
By Ballarat Wellness Desk · 25 July 2026
A look at key factors shaping Ballarat’s economy amid evolving state and national developments.
By Ballarat News Desk · 25 July 2026
Residents reflect on growth in jobs and visitor spending across the region
By Ballarat News 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
From Bridge Mall vacancy rates to construction cranes on Sturt Street, local business owners and investors need to understand the indicators shaping Ballarat's economy right now.
By Ballarat Business Desk · 25 July 2026
With regional rail reliability under scrutiny, transport remains a critical issue for the Ballarat community and its future development.
By Ballarat News 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
A closer look at the factors leading to the current state of affairs in Ballarat's regional development
By Ballarat News Desk · 25 July 2026
With the city's median house price hovering around $510,000, buyers need to be strategic to secure their dream home
By Ballarat Property Desk · 25 July 2026
With nearly $1 billion added to the city’s economy in a single year, locals face new opportunities and challenges in jobs, services, and housing.
By Ballarat Business Desk · 25 July 2026
A close examination of the numbers shaping council priorities and community services in Ballarat.
By Ballarat News Desk · 25 July 2026
With cooling prices nationally and a state government infrastructure review looming, Ballarat faces a narrow window to get its planning settings right.
By Ballarat News Desk · 25 July 2026
