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Ballarat news — June 2026

Every story we published in June 2026.

1. Community · 28 June 2026

   Ballarat's cultural scene: galleries, theatres, live music

   Explore what makes Ballarat a cultural hub, from the Art Gallery to Bridge Mall venues hosting world-class performances.

2. Community · 26 June 2026

   Ballarat Winter Festival returns for 2026 with family favourites on calendar

   Seasonal event builds on proven formula to attract families and support local tourism economy.

3. Community · 26 June 2026

   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.

4. Community · 26 June 2026

   Ballarat and Gold: Understanding the Rushes That Made Victoria

   The history beneath the surface still shapes the city's identity and economic opportunities.

5. Community · 26 June 2026

   Lake Wendouree and Pipers by the Lake: Ballarat's Civic Living Room

   The lakefront precinct defines how Ballarat residents use their public space.

6. Community · 26 June 2026

   Art Gallery of Ballarat: Regional Institutions That Punch Above Their Weight

   Australia's oldest provincial gallery has a collection and program that challenges metropolitan assumptions.

7. Community · 26 June 2026

   Sturt Street: The Heart of a City Investing in Its Future

   Ballarat's central boulevard is being upgraded as the city's population grows.

8. Community · 26 June 2026

   From classroom to Hollywood: Ballarat performing arts school proud of Moana star's global success

   Catherine Laga'aia's journey from local high school to red carpet shows the reach of Ballarat's arts education.

9. Sport · 18 June 2026

   Dowling Forest and Ballarat's Rich Harness Racing Heritage: A Guide for Raceday Visitors

   Dowling Forest Raceway has a long and proud place in Ballarat's sporting identity, and its harness racing meetings remain a genuine community occasion for locals and visitors alike.

10. Sport · 6 June 2026

    Mountain Biking and Trail Riding Around Ballarat: Creswick, Black Hill and the Goldfields Gravel

    The forests and bush trails surrounding Ballarat make the city one of central Victoria's most rewarding destinations for mountain bikers and gravel riders of every level.