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Ballarat School Term Dates 2026, Full Calendar
Complete 2026 Ballarat school term dates, holiday periods, and Victorian Department of Education calendar. When do Ballarat schools break for holidays?
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Moving to Ballarat: 5 Things You Need to Know
V/Line commute times, goldfields heritage, suburb guides, and costs. Everything new residents should consider before relocating.
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Ballarat's cultural scene: galleries, theatres, live music
Explore what makes Ballarat a cultural hub, from the Art Gallery to Bridge Mall venues hosting world-class performances.
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Ballarat Winter Festival returns for 2026 with family favourites on calendar
Seasonal event builds on proven formula to attract families and support local tourism economy.
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Lake Wendouree: The Olympic Venue in the Heart of Ballarat
The rowing lake that hosted the 1956 Olympics is the city's most significant sports and recreation asset.
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Ballarat and Gold: Understanding the Rushes That Made Victoria
The history beneath the surface still shapes the city's identity and economic opportunities.
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Sturt Street: The Heart of a City Investing in Its Future
Ballarat's central boulevard is being upgraded as the city's population grows.
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Rowing on Lake Wendouree: How to Get Involved in Ballarat's Olympic Water Sport
Lake Wendouree hosted rowing at the 1956 Melbourne Olympics and remains one of Australia's finest flatwater venues, with active clubs welcoming newcomers of all ages.
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Affordable Suburbs Ballarat: Prices Rising Fast
Discover why Ballarat's best affordable suburbs are attracting Melbourne buyers. Compare property prices and investment opportunities in regional Victoria's largest city.
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Art Gallery of Ballarat: Regional Institutions That Punch Above Their Weight
Australia's oldest provincial gallery has a collection and program that challenges metropolitan assumptions.
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From classroom to Hollywood: Ballarat performing arts school proud of Moana star's global success
Catherine Laga'aia's journey from local high school to red carpet shows the reach of Ballarat's arts education.
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Dowling Forest and Ballarat's Rich Harness Racing Heritage: A Guide for Raceday Visitors
Dowling Forest Raceway has a long and proud place in Ballarat's sporting identity, and its harness racing meetings remain a genuine community occasion for locals and visitors alike.
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Mountain Biking and Trail Riding Around Ballarat: Creswick, Black Hill and the Goldfields Gravel
The forests and bush trails surrounding Ballarat make the city one of central Victoria's most rewarding destinations for mountain bikers and gravel riders of every level.
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Swimming in Ballarat: Clubs, Squads and the Best Pools for Lap Swimming
Ballarat's swimming community is welcoming and well-resourced, with competitive clubs, development squads and quality indoor pools serving swimmers of all ages.
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Netball in Ballarat: Where to Play, Watch and Get Involved Across All Ages
Netball is one of Ballarat's most popular team sports, with a strong local association, thriving junior competitions and senior leagues running throughout the year.
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Ballarat Rush: Following the City's Women's Basketball Team in NBL1 South
The Ballarat Rush bring high-level women's basketball to Selkirk Stadium each season, and supporting them is one of the most exciting things you can do as a sports fan in the city.
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How to Follow the Western Bulldogs in Ballarat: Tickets, Mars Stadium and Beyond
Ballarat is genuine Bulldogs territory, and catching AFL action at Mars Stadium is one of the great regional football experiences in Victoria.