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Dyson Drive resurfacing to cause weeks of traffic disruption

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Dyson Drive resurfacing to cause weeks of traffic disruption

Road works will restrict access for several weeks but maintain local property access.

By The Daily Ballarat · 25 June 2026

Art Gallery of Ballarat and a growing festivals calendar position the city as a serious cultural destination

Updated 14 h ago

Art Gallery of Ballarat and a growing festivals calendar position the city as a serious cultural destination

One of Australia's oldest regional art galleries anchors a cultural scene that has grown substantially in ambition and output over the past decade.

By The Daily Ballarat · 25 June 2026

Ballarat property market benefits from Melbourne commuter demand as V/Line trains fill

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Ballarat property market benefits from Melbourne commuter demand as V/Line trains fill

The roughly 90-minute V/Line rail connection to Melbourne CBD has positioned Ballarat as a commuter city for workers who want regional lifestyle at a fraction of Melbourne's property costs.

By The Daily Ballarat · 25 June 2026

Ballarat history and heritage: the gold rush city that shaped a nation

Updated 43 min ago

Ballarat history and heritage: the gold rush city that shaped a nation

How the Eureka Stockade, the goldfields wealth, and the heritage streetscapes made Ballarat the most historically significant regional city in Australia.

By Ballarat Daily · 25 June 2026

The best restaurants in Ballarat right now

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The best restaurants in Ballarat right now

Gold rush city, contemporary table — Ballarat's dining scene surprises most visitors.

By Ballarat Daily · 25 June 2026

Buying property in Ballarat: the goldfields city's finance guide for 2026

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Buying property in Ballarat: the goldfields city's finance guide for 2026

Ballarat's $560K median and proximity to Melbourne make it one of Victoria's best-value markets.

By Ballarat Daily · 25 June 2026

Ballarat Property Market Report 2026: Prices, Trends and the Suburbs to Watch

Updated 14 h ago

Ballarat Property Market Report 2026: Prices, Trends and the Suburbs to Watch

A comprehensive look at the Ballarat property market in 2026, including median prices, auction trends and suburbs outperforming expectations.

By The Daily Ballarat · 24 June 2026

Lake Wendouree: The Olympic Venue in the Heart of Ballarat

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Lake Wendouree: The Olympic Venue in the Heart of Ballarat

The rowing lake that hosted the 1956 Olympics is the city's most significant sports and recreation asset.

By The Daily Ballarat · 24 June 2026

Ballarat by Train: The V/Line Service That Sustains the City's Melbourne Connection

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Ballarat by Train: The V/Line Service That Sustains the City's Melbourne Connection

The 45-minute train journey has been fundamental to Ballarat's growth as a Melbourne satellite.

By The Daily Ballarat · 24 June 2026

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 14 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 13 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

Updated 47 min ago

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

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