Daily Network editorial team

Articles from the Daily Network editorial team

• Culture

  Ballarat's Growing Arts Scene Defines Its Creative Cultural Identity Today

  From local galleries to innovative public programs, Ballarat’s arts ecosystem is carving out a distinct cultural profile for the city.

  25 July 2026, 9:51 am

• Culture

  Ballarat's Live Music Scene Thrives With Diverse Local Acts

  From the Ballarat Civic Hall to Hop Temple, the city's live music calendar is packed with diverse acts and local talent.

  25 July 2026, 9:47 am

• Culture

  Ballarat's Best Street Art: Walking Tours Reveal Hidden Murals

  Ballarat's growing collection of murals offers residents and visitors a direct way to explore the city's neighborhoods on foot or by bike this winter.

  25 July 2026, 9:45 am

• Culture

  Ballarat's Top Theatre Venues Offer Opera, Dance, and Community Programs

  Several established performing arts spaces in Ballarat provide options for visitors seeking opera, dance, theatre and community-driven work.

  25 July 2026, 9:44 am

• Culture

  Ballarat Residents Build Independent Arts Networks Beyond Traditional Institutions

  Ballarat residents are organising their own networks to expand access to live performance and visual arts beyond established institutions.

  25 July 2026, 9:42 am

• Culture

  Ballarat Residents Revive Gold-Rush Food Traditions Through Community Markets

  Residents and local groups sustain traditional harvesting, gold-rush legacies and current dining practices through shared markets and produce networks.

  25 July 2026, 9:41 am

• Culture

  Ballarat's 2026 Festivals Showcase Art, Heritage, Community Events

  Several festivals across 2026 offer opportunities to engage with art, heritage and community activities in the city.

  20 July 2026, 4:57 am

• Culture

  Ballarat's Indigenous Food Traditions Shape Gold Rush City's Vibrant Markets

  Ballarat's food experiences draw directly from Dja Dja Wurrung and Wadawurrung Country, early Chinese restaurant history and the city's regular farmers' market.

  20 July 2026, 4:36 am

• Culture

  Her Majesty's Theatre Launches 18-Show 2026 Season, Expands Community Access

  Her Majesty's Theatre leads with an 18-show season while newer hubs add rehearsal and performance options for local artists.

  20 July 2026, 4:35 am

• Culture

  Ballarat's Historic Cinemas Reveal Decades of Evolution and Film Programming

  Local venues trace their development through decades of upgrades and film programming that reflect Ballarat's cinema history.

  20 July 2026, 4:35 am

• Culture

  Ballarat's Best Book Clubs: Where Visitors Can Join Local Discussions

  Established groups meet regularly at community and heritage sites for casual and member-led discussions.

  19 July 2026, 1:45 pm

• Culture

  Ballarat Hosts 18 Live Music Events Across Historic Venues in 2026

  Eighteen scheduled performances in 2026 feature acts at established city spaces including Ballarat Civic Hall and The Goods Shed.

  19 July 2026, 1:40 pm

• Culture

  Ballarat launches ambitious cultural calendar with festivals and international partnerships.

  An ambitious calendar of festivals, conferences and exhibitions is redefining Ballarat’s cultural identity, with grassroots artists and international partnerships driving the momentum.

  19 July 2026, 12:00 am

• Culture

  Ballarat Book Clubs Keep Monthly Meetings Running at Multiple Venues

  Central Highlands Libraries and local groups keep readers engaged through regular discussions and accessible formats.

  18 July 2026, 10:05 pm

• Culture

  Ballarat's Winter Season Brings New Exhibitions, Updated Entry Requirements for Visitors

  Ballarat's winter cultural season brings new exhibitions and timed entry rules that out-of-town guests need to factor into their plans.

  12 July 2026, 3:00 pm

• Culture

  Ballarat Residents Drive Major Expansion of Local Arts Programs

  Ballarat residents have formed networks that now steer the expansion of local performance and visual arts programs.

  12 July 2026, 12:45 pm