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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

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Best family activities in Ballarat

Sovereign Hill to Wildlife Park — Ballarat's best for families.

By Ballarat Daily · 22 June 2026

Moving to Ballarat: the complete 2026 guide

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Moving to Ballarat: the complete 2026 guide

Gold rush heritage, Melbourne within the hour — why people are choosing Victoria's historic goldfields city.

By Ballarat Daily · 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

Best parks and outdoor spaces in Ballarat

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Best parks and outdoor spaces in Ballarat

Lake Wendouree to Wombat Hill — Ballarat's finest outdoor spaces.

By Ballarat Daily · 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

Eating Well in Ballarat: A Regional Food Scene With Big Ambitions

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Eating Well in Ballarat: A Regional Food Scene With Big Ambitions

The city's hospitality industry has embraced its heritage settings and local produce.

By The Daily Ballarat · 20 June 2026

Best day trips from Ballarat: your guide to western Victoria

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Best day trips from Ballarat: your guide to western Victoria

Grampians to Melbourne — Ballarat's best day escapes.

By Ballarat Daily · 20 June 2026

Yoga and Pilates in Ballarat: The Best Studios for Every Level

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Yoga and Pilates in Ballarat: The Best Studios for Every Level

The best yoga and pilates studios in Ballarat for beginners and experienced practitioners.

By The Daily Ballarat · 19 June 2026

Gariwerd: The Grampians National Park and Its Ancient Indigenous Story

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Gariwerd: The Grampians National Park and Its Ancient Indigenous Story

The sandstone ranges west of Ballarat hold one of the richest bodies of Aboriginal rock art in southeastern Australia.

By The Daily Ballarat · 19 June 2026

Ballarat Dining: How a Regional City Found Its Food Voice

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Ballarat Dining: How a Regional City Found Its Food Voice

The food and café scene has grown alongside the population influx.

By The Daily Ballarat · 19 June 2026

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Best cafes and coffee in Ballarat

From Bridge Mall to Lydiard Street — where Ballarat drinks its best coffee.

By Ballarat Daily · 19 June 2026

Sovereign Hill: How Ballarat Keeps the Gold Rush Alive

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Sovereign Hill: How Ballarat Keeps the Gold Rush Alive

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

By The Daily Ballarat · 18 June 2026

Federation University: A Regional University with a Long History

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Federation University: A Regional University with a Long History

The institution that grew from the Ballarat School of Mines serves the communities of western Victoria.

By The Daily Ballarat · 18 June 2026

Art Gallery of Ballarat: Regional Institutions That Punch Above Their Weight

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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.

By The Daily Ballarat · 18 June 2026

Ballarat nightlife and evening entertainment guide

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Ballarat nightlife and evening entertainment guide

From Craig's Royal Hotel to the Hop Temple — Ballarat after dark.

By Ballarat Daily · 18 June 2026

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Community in Ballarat

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

Best family activities in Ballarat

Moving to Ballarat: the complete 2026 guide

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

Best parks and outdoor spaces in Ballarat

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

Day Trips from Ballarat: Wine Country and Wilderness Within Reach

Ballarat Arts: The Gold Rush Legacy That Keeps Giving

Eating Well in Ballarat: A Regional Food Scene With Big Ambitions

Best day trips from Ballarat: your guide to western Victoria

Yoga and Pilates in Ballarat: The Best Studios for Every Level

Gariwerd: The Grampians National Park and Its Ancient Indigenous Story

Ballarat Dining: How a Regional City Found Its Food Voice

Best cafes and coffee in Ballarat

Sovereign Hill: How Ballarat Keeps the Gold Rush Alive

Federation University: A Regional University with a Long History

Art Gallery of Ballarat: Regional Institutions That Punch Above Their Weight

Ballarat nightlife and evening entertainment guide