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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

Updated 16 h ago

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 targets renewable energy manufacturing as transition from coal presents opportunities

Updated 16 h ago

Ballarat targets renewable energy manufacturing as transition from coal presents opportunities

Western Victoria's renewable energy buildout is creating supply chain opportunities for Ballarat's manufacturing base, while the transition away from brown coal employment reshapes the regional workforce.

By The Daily Ballarat · 24 June 2026

Arts and culture in Ballarat: galleries, theatre, and live music

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Arts and culture in Ballarat: galleries, theatre, and live music

Art Gallery of Ballarat to Bridge Mall — the goldfields city's cultural life.

By Ballarat Daily · 24 June 2026

Cost of living in Ballarat: what you need to know in 2026

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Cost of living in Ballarat: what you need to know in 2026

Victoria's most liveable regional city — gold rush heritage, Melbourne accessibility, real value.

By Ballarat Daily · 24 June 2026

New primary school opens in Alfredton as population surge drives demand

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New primary school opens in Alfredton as population surge drives demand

The third new primary school in five years reflects Ballarat's rapid population growth.

By Ballarat Daily · 24 June 2026

Ballarat hospital redevelopment enters construction as first buildings are handed over

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Ballarat hospital redevelopment enters construction as first buildings are handed over

The $650 million Grampians Health redevelopment is the largest health infrastructure project in regional Victoria.

By The Ballarat Daily · 23 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

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

Updated 16 h ago

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

Updated 16 h ago

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

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