New data has revealed crime continues to rise in Ballarat. The figures from the Crime Statistics Agency have found to the year ending March 2025, crime in Ballarat has risen 9.2 per cent on the ...

The State Opposition has slammed plans to move all local bail hearings away from the Far South Coast courts. Under the plan, the government will centralise decisions on releasing accused criminals to ...

Just over 16 full time equivalent academic staff could go at Federation University if suggested changes get the green light. Fed has five campuses in Ballarat, Melbourne, Berwick, Gippsland and ...

The first sod on a controversial Bakery Hill twin tower development could be turned as early as next year. Local developer Hygge Property has approval for an apartment building and an eight-storey ...

The long-awaited Environment Effects Statement (EES) on the controversial Western Renewables Link (WRL) is about to be released to the public. It’ll be available from June 30th for 40 business days ...

The number of new refugees calling Ballarat home is starting to decline, according to the Ballarat Regional Multicultural Council. The news comes as numerous Refugee Week activities continue across ...