HISTORICAL FACTS: 7 - Caught on Camera

‘They want to know how things work’: Pat Dodson buoyed up by first regional Victorian voice forum

Audience in regional city of Ballarat were largely supportive of the voice to parliament but were keen to hear more detail

The Guardian - AU · Mar 15, 2023

Ballarat mine Balmaine Gold goes into administration, appoints Hall Chadwick

Ballarat's longest running commercial gold mine, Balmaine Gold, has gone into administration and appointed accounting firm Hall Chadwick to oversee the process.

ABC News · Mar 10, 2023

Beekeeping gives Navy veteran with PTSD new lease on life in Ballarat

Daniel Hooper's life spiralled into darkness after he returned from war, but after giving some bees a new home via an empty beer box from his car boot, the veteran has found a sense of purpose.

ABC News · Mar 9, 2023

Djab Wurrung woman, Sissy Austin, has lost her 'happy place' after weekend attack near Ballarat

Sissy Austin, a former member of the First Peoples' Assembly of Victoria has been brutally attacked by a man wielding a makeshift club during a weekend run through a state forest near Ballarat.

ABC News · Feb 13, 2023

Private rental assistance program prevents homelessness in Ballarat

Uniting Ballarat paid one month of Kay's rent after she was diagnosed with cancer and it saved her from homelessness. She wants others to have the same privilege.

ABC News · Feb 12, 2023

Jets buoyed by big ALW win with Perth in sights

New coach Gary van Egmond was pleased with the performance.

Newcastle Herald · Feb 9, 2023

Jets beat sluggish United to shake ALW premiership race

A slow start has seen Western United suffer back-to-back losses for the first time as the ALW table-toppers lost 2-0 to Newcastle in Ballarat on Wednesday.

AAP · Feb 8, 2023

Australian Catholic groups push for progressive church reforms in wake of George Pell’s death

Reformists say timing of gathering on day of Pell’s funeral a coincidence but does set up an ‘interesting contrast’

The Guardian - AU · Jan 30, 2023

‘Unfinished business’: Ballarat abuse survivor to tie a ribbon at St Mary’s before George Pell funeral

Paul Auchettl says the cathedral should not cut ribbons down as they are a powerful voice for people who were silenced

The Guardian - AU · Jan 25, 2023

Gold exploration to occur near old Daylesford mine, prompting water and noise concerns

A Ballarat-based mining company has been granted a licence to see if any gold is left around Daylesford, leaving residents worried about long-term impacts.

ABC News · Jan 24, 2023