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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

Sturt Street retail and dining precinct shows signs of sustained revival after pandemic years

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Sturt Street retail and dining precinct shows signs of sustained revival after pandemic years

Independent food, hospitality and specialty retail operators have returned life to Ballarat's heritage commercial strip, drawing visitors and locals in increasing numbers.

By The Daily Ballarat · 23 June 2026

Ballarat's position within Victoria's agricultural heartland supports growing food processing sector

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Ballarat's position within Victoria's agricultural heartland supports growing food processing sector

Proximity to some of Victoria's most productive dairy, grain and vegetable growing regions has helped establish Ballarat as a food processing and distribution centre.

By The Daily Ballarat · 23 June 2026

Sports and fitness in Ballarat: your complete guide

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Sports and fitness in Ballarat: your complete guide

Lake Wendouree to Buninyong — how Ballarat stays active.

By Ballarat Daily · 23 June 2026

Best suburbs to live in Ballarat in 2026

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Best suburbs to live in Ballarat in 2026

Ballarat East to Lucas — where the goldfields city delivers residential value in 2026.

By Ballarat Daily · 23 June 2026

Goldfields tourism expansion: Ballarat's broader heritage circuit draws new audiences

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Goldfields tourism expansion: Ballarat's broader heritage circuit draws new audiences

The city is developing a heritage tourism offer that reaches beyond Sovereign Hill.

By Ballarat Daily · 23 June 2026

Federation University and the knowledge economy it anchors in Ballarat

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Federation University and the knowledge economy it anchors in Ballarat

Federation University's 19,000 students create a commercial ecosystem that shapes Ballarat's future.

By Ballarat Daily · 23 June 2026

Ballarat Technology Hub sees 40 per cent growth as remote work transforms the regions

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Ballarat Technology Hub sees 40 per cent growth as remote work transforms the regions

The Ballarat Tech Hub has 280 active members, making it one of regional Victoria's largest technology community facilities.

By Ballarat Daily · 22 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

Women's Sport in Ballarat: Teams, Leagues and How to Get Involved

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Women's Sport in Ballarat: Teams, Leagues and How to Get Involved

From NBL1 basketball to netball, AFL and cycling, women's sport in Ballarat is thriving and genuinely welcoming to players and fans at every level.

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

Best family activities in Ballarat

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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

Western Victoria renewable energy hub takes shape around Ballarat

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Western Victoria renewable energy hub takes shape around Ballarat

The region surrounding Ballarat is becoming Australia's most active renewable energy development corridor.

By Ballarat Daily · 22 June 2026

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