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  Voices from Affected Community Members on Ballarat Council Decisions

  Residents watch as Ballarat City Council acts on infrastructure, heritage funds and road safety matters.

  By Ballarat News Desk · 15 July 2026

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  Updated 7 h ago

  Ballarat Tracks Global Regional Peers Through Steady Output and Sector Mix

  Local figures on output, jobs and exports place the city alongside other mid-sized regional centres managing post-pandemic shifts without matching the volatility seen elsewhere.

  By Ballarat News Desk · 15 July 2026

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  Experts Note Ballarat's Steady Economic Expansion in Latest Figures

  Officials and analysts point to job gains, sector strengths and visitor spending as markers of the city's current performance.

  By Ballarat News Desk · 15 July 2026

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  Culture

  Updated 12 h ago

  Ballarat’s Mining Heritage Museum Expansion Sparks Community Buzz

  The new extension project at the Mining Heritage Museum is drawing attention as locals debate its impact on history and tourism.

  By Ballarat Culture Desk · 14 July 2026

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  Culture

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  The Community and Movement Driving Ballarat's Live Music Revival

  Grassroots organisers, venues, and audiences are reshaping Ballarat’s music scene into a vibrant cultural force.

  By Ballarat Culture Desk · 14 July 2026

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  Lifestyle

  Updated 13 h ago

  How Ballarat’s Home Gardening Scene is Flourishing Amid Urban Renewal

  From new community allotments in Wendouree to eco-friendly workshops at the Ballarat Botanical Gardens, gardening culture in Ballarat is transforming alongside the city’s growth.

  By Ballarat Lifestyle Desk · 14 July 2026