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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

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Updated 13 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 history and heritage: the gold rush city that shaped a nation

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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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Updated 40 min ago

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

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

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

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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

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

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

Sports and fitness in Ballarat: your complete guide

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Updated 15 min ago

Sports and fitness in Ballarat: your complete guide

Lake Wendouree to Buninyong — how Ballarat stays active.

By Ballarat Daily · 23 June 2026

Best Gyms and Fitness Centres in Ballarat for 2026

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Updated 13 h ago