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Listen in English · 24 July 2026 · 1 min
Daily 5 at 5, Ballarat, 24 July 2026
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Good evening from Ballarat. It's 24 July 2026, and this is Daily 5 at 5. First, Ballarat council rolls out free senior fitness programs across the city. The City of Ballarat is expanding no-cost group exercise sessions…. Next, Ballarat Downsizers Flock to Alfredton and Lake Wendouree for Easier Living. Empty-nester buyers are shifting from larger family properties into single-level…. Then, Ballarat SC Tops Greater Ballarat League After Nine Matches. The local club's position at the top of the amateur…. Also, Ballarat Freight Hub: Council Approves Ring Road Shift. Ballarat City Council approves Ring Road discontinuance at Mitchell Park…. Finally, Ballarat's Community Fitness Events Transform Health and Social Connections. From lakeside walks to group classes, discover how joining Ballarat's…. That's your Daily 5 at 5 for Ballarat. We'll be back tomorrow.
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