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Things to Do in Ballarat This Weekend: Events, Markets and Activities

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Things to Do in Ballarat This Weekend: Events, Markets and Activities

The best things to do in Ballarat this weekend - markets, events, outdoor activities and more.

By The Daily Ballarat · 25 June 2026

Dyson Drive resurfacing to cause weeks of traffic disruption

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Dyson Drive resurfacing to cause weeks of traffic disruption

Road works will restrict access for several weeks but maintain local property access.

By The Daily Ballarat · 25 June 2026

Art Gallery of Ballarat and a growing festivals calendar position the city as a serious cultural destination

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Art Gallery of Ballarat and a growing festivals calendar position the city as a serious cultural destination

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 June 2026

Lake Wendouree: The Olympic Venue in the Heart of Ballarat

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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.

By The Daily Ballarat · 24 June 2026

Sovereign Hill: The Gold Rush Brought to Life

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Sovereign Hill: The Gold Rush Brought to Life

The open-air museum is one of Australia's finest living history experiences.

By The Daily Ballarat · 24 June 2026

Grampians Health consolidation strengthens Ballarat's role as western Victoria's health hub

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Grampians Health consolidation strengthens Ballarat's role as western Victoria's health hub

The merger of regional health services into Grampians Health has positioned Ballarat Base Hospital as the apex of a network serving a catchment of 245,000 people across western Victoria.

By The Daily Ballarat · 24 June 2026

Ballarat's Cultural Institutions: The Gold Rush Legacy in Culture

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Ballarat's Cultural Institutions: The Gold Rush Legacy in Culture

The wealth that gold generated funded institutions that Ballarat has maintained for 170 years.

By The Daily Ballarat · 23 June 2026

The Eureka Centre: Democracy's Birthplace in Australia

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The Eureka Centre: Democracy's Birthplace in Australia

The museum beside the original stockade site interprets the rebellion that changed Australia.

By The Daily Ballarat · 23 June 2026

Ballarat's Built Heritage: Federation Architecture in the Goldfields City

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Ballarat's Built Heritage: Federation Architecture in the Goldfields City

The wealth of the gold rush left a permanent mark on Ballarat's streetscapes.

By The Daily Ballarat · 23 June 2026

Best Gyms and Fitness Centres in Ballarat for 2026

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Best Gyms and Fitness Centres in Ballarat for 2026

The top gyms and fitness studios in Ballarat for every budget and fitness goal.

By The Daily Ballarat · 22 June 2026

Federation University: The Regional University With a Gold Rush Heritage

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Federation University: The Regional University With a Gold Rush Heritage

The university that traces its origins to the 1870s's School of Mines has become a comprehensive regional institution.

By The Daily Ballarat · 22 June 2026

Lake Wendouree and the Botanical Gardens: Ballarat's Civic Landscape

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Lake Wendouree and the Botanical Gardens: Ballarat's Civic Landscape

The gold rush wealth created civic infrastructure that Ballarat still benefits from.

By The Daily Ballarat · 22 June 2026

Federation University Ballarat: Regional Higher Education at a Crossroads

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Federation University Ballarat: Regional Higher Education at a Crossroads

The university anchors Ballarat's knowledge economy but faces sector-wide pressures.

By The Daily Ballarat · 22 June 2026

Ballarat's gold rush immigrant history lives on in a diverse contemporary community

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Ballarat's gold rush immigrant history lives on in a diverse contemporary community

The city that drew miners from China, Europe and the Americas in the 1850s has maintained a culturally diverse character that continues to evolve with new waves of migration.

By The Daily Ballarat · 22 June 2026

Eating and Drinking in Ballarat: A Regional Food Scene Comes of Age

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Eating and Drinking in Ballarat: A Regional Food Scene Comes of Age

The city's food and drink culture has been transformed by the Melbourne migration and the craft beer wave.

By The Daily Ballarat · 21 June 2026

Cost of Living in Ballarat 2026: A Full Breakdown of What You Will Actually Spend

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Cost of Living in Ballarat 2026: A Full Breakdown of What You Will Actually Spend

What does it really cost to live in Ballarat in 2026? Housing, groceries, transport and lifestyle costs broken down.

By The Daily Ballarat · 20 June 2026

Day Trips from Ballarat: Wine Country and Wilderness Within Reach

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Day Trips from Ballarat: Wine Country and Wilderness Within Reach

The Pyrenees wine region and the Grampians are accessible from Ballarat for the ultimate regional weekend.

By The Daily Ballarat · 20 June 2026

Ballarat Arts: The Gold Rush Legacy That Keeps Giving

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Ballarat Arts: The Gold Rush Legacy That Keeps Giving

The colonial wealth that built Ballarat also funded an arts infrastructure that endures.

By The Daily Ballarat · 20 June 2026