CALIFORNIA Gully Primary School’s heritage-listed building is undergoing its first major renovations in about fifty years. Worth more than $5.5 million, the works are coming in time for a major milestone. “The focus is on our original main building that was built in 1883, so celebrating 140 years this year,” said principal Andrew Frawley. “We … [Read more…]
THE Pedestrian Council of Australia is encouraging families to leave the car at home and get to school safely on-foot this month. National Walk Safely to School Day is set for next Friday, 19 May, and PCA CEO Harold Scruby said the initiative is about health, wellbeing, and good habits. “This initiative raises awareness about … [Read more…]
By Marcus Uhe A weekend on the road has not been kind to the Dandenong Rangers men, losing twice in two days in the NBL1 South competition and anchoring them to the bottom of the table. On Saturday night they relinquished a final-quarter lead to fall short of Bendigo in a game that shaped as … [Read more…]
The City of Greater Bendigo will undertake a $255,000 project to improve safety and accessibility along the O’Keefe Rail Trail off Longlea Lane. The project will include: Construction of two unisex toilet facilities (one accessible) Construction of a new car parking area (for up to 16 vehicles) Installation of a shelter with picnic tables Installation … [Read more…]
Tara Murray The Sunbury Lions are on the right track in the Ballarat Netball League. After not fielding an A-grade side last season, the Lions are sitting 2-3 as they head into their first bye of the season. Two of those losses have been to last season’s grand finalists, North Ballarat and Darley, and within … [Read more…]
RACING Victoria has boosted its Good Friday offering with a double-header scheduled next year to kickstart the Easter long weekend. Yarra Valley will host the main Good Friday meeting on March 29, including the $500,000 Country Discovery, as part of the yearly rotation through regional Victoria, with Cranbourne to run a new complementary night fixture. … [Read more…]
SPONSORED | TAFE QUEENSLAND BUSINESSES, students and interested community members can explore the capabilities of drones and their wide range of applications, together with other emerging technologies, during the Digitrek Regional Roadshow scheduled for the Darling Downs and South West Queensland this month. The free, interactive workshops will showcase the career and business opportunities that … [Read more…]
Tara Murray Darley didn’t go to Clarke Oval with many expectations on Saturday, but came away with a big win against the Sunbury Lions in the Ballarat Football League. The Devils entered the match undefeated, but the Lions have shown some really good signs in the first part of the season so it was expected … [Read more…]
TOP rural achievers in the region were celebrated at a gala dinner last month with students from Federation TAFE making up fifteen of the twenty-two nominations. Known as the Ballarat Rural Achiever Awards, the trade and skill learning institution had three winners and two runners in the award’s seven categories that recognise the achievements of … [Read more…]
PUBLIC feedback is being sought by the City of Ballarat on the future of development within the Bridge Mall. A statement from the municipality said the new rules aim to retain heritage aspects of the area while also making the space more engaging with an appropriate amount of urban development and that the proposed changes … [Read more…]