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A coordinated effort to remove and replace duplicate and degraded images from Ballarat's key tourism and heritage platforms is finally underway, with the city's most visited digital touchpoints getting a visible refresh.
finance
Major advanced manufacturing firms are sustaining output and employment gains that lifted the region's GRP to $8.3 billion in 2022-23.
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Daily traffic volumes on key roads exceed 21,000 vehicles each while rail, bus and cycling infrastructure show measured usage levels.
wellness
Ballarat residents can use local GP services and community programs for preventive health support based on established guidelines.
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As the city's digital landscape evolves, key decisions on image replacement will impact local businesses, tourism, and cultural identity.
finance
International market trends continue to shape job opportunities and challenges for local businesses in Ballarat.
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While auction clearances nationwide hover below 50%, Ballarat’s local economy shows signs of steady adjustment compared to other regional centres worldwide.
wellness
Discover how Ballarat's thriving community gardens and regional produce can transform your everyday eating habits into a celebration of fresh, wholesome nutrition.
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Community members across the central highlands describe how council choices shape services and daily routines in their neighbourhoods.
sport
From tiny tots running their first straight at Llanberris Reserve to masters athletes competing at state level, Ballarat's athletics community is active, welcoming and well-organised.
community
Why Ballarat is one of regional Victoria's most culturally rich cities.
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Community members share their perspectives on recent council actions and their impact on the city’s future.
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Key public transport changes this week include the reopening of Ballarat Station’s local bus interchange and a planned V/Line rail replacement service next week.
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Recent council decisions address freight movement, leisure facilities, public amenities and local laws through targeted local services.
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Community members across the central highlands describe daily challenges with rail frequency and rural road conditions.
finance
Government plan signals major expansion of future-proof employment opportunities in clean energy sector.
Politics
State and local planning changes, including Amendment VC242 and the Small Lot Housing Code, are reshaping how Ballarat residents build homes as the city grows toward 170,000 people.
property
Ballarat City Council opened expressions of interest this week for 180 residential lots in the Alfredton growth corridor.
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Local education providers expand capacity and specialist services with government funding and new centres.
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Recent figures show how Ballarat's mix of sectors supports jobs and output amid population changes.
community
From the Ballarat Farmers Market to the Ballarat Swap Meet and the Daylesford region, here is a complete guide to Ballarat's best markets.
finance
Organisers and participants in Ballarat’s business community events sector grapple with economic headwinds and infrastructure concerns this year.
Politics
Planned developments in Delacombe, Alfredton, Winter Valley, Lucas, Mount Rowan and Miners Rest, backed by over $170 million for social and affordable homes, are expected to shape housing availability for local residents.
finance
As Ballarat’s property market shifts, growing rental pressure and reduced housing supply are influencing local employment and attracting tech-driven growth.
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The City of Ballarat recorded 3.28 per cent of decisions behind closed doors in 2020-2021, prompting focus on completing remaining governance steps.
finance
Local business gatherings increasingly reflect worldwide economic trends and challenges, influencing strategy and collaboration across the Ballarat region.
finance
With manufacturing and retail central to Ballarat's workforce, businesses face a tightening labour market as vacancies drop and recruitment hurdles increase.
lifestyle
New food choices, dining spots, cinema plans and path works are among the updates residents can use right away.
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