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

Updated 6 h ago

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

Updated 17 h ago

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

Updated 1 d ago

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

Updated 1 d ago

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

Updated 1 d ago

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

Updated 1 d ago

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

Updated 17 h ago

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

Updated 4 h ago

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

Updated 5 h ago

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

Federal regional health funding boost to benefit Ballarat with new GP training places

Updated 6 h ago

Federal regional health funding boost to benefit Ballarat with new GP training places

An additional 45 GP training places for the Grampians region are part of a national push to address rural doctor shortages.

By The Ballarat Daily · 21 June 2026

First Home Buyer Guide: How to Buy Property in Ballarat in 2026

Updated 17 h ago

First Home Buyer Guide: How to Buy Property in Ballarat in 2026

Everything Ballarat first home buyers need to know about grants, deposits, and affordable suburbs.

By The Daily Ballarat · 21 June 2026

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

Updated 1 d ago

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

Ballarat's Housing Market: The Melbourne Ripple Effect

Updated 17 h ago

Ballarat's Housing Market: The Melbourne Ripple Effect

Population growth driven by Melbourne migration has fundamentally changed the city's property market.

By The Daily Ballarat · 21 June 2026

Ballarat's Remote Work Boom and the Rise of a Technology Cluster

Updated 1 d ago

Ballarat's Remote Work Boom and the Rise of a Technology Cluster

COVID-19 normalised remote work from regional cities, and Ballarat has been a major beneficiary.

By The Daily Ballarat · 21 June 2026

Best parks and outdoor spaces in Ballarat

Updated 4 h ago

Best parks and outdoor spaces in Ballarat

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

By Ballarat Daily · 21 June 2026

Ballarat anchors Western Victoria Renewable Energy Zone as capacity grows

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Ballarat anchors Western Victoria Renewable Energy Zone as capacity grows

The state's first REZ reaches 4,500MW of committed capacity with federal grid support.

By Ballarat Daily · 21 June 2026

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

Updated 17 h ago

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

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