Politics
A reallocation within Council's social services portfolio is expected to expand crisis support and homelessness outreach for Ballarat residents this financial year.
25 July 2026, 10:05 am
Politics
Recent state legislative updates and local school investments are shaping the learning landscape for families and students in the Ballarat region.
25 July 2026, 10:03 am
Politics
January and March 2026 decisions cover Ring Road changes for the Intermodal Freight Hub, new toilets at Lake Wendouree and the $17.54 million Eastwood Leisure Complex tender, affecting local services and facilities used by residents.
25 July 2026, 10:02 am
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The approved framework and new council budget allocations direct spending on roads, leisure facilities and growth-area infrastructure that residents use daily.
25 July 2026, 10:02 am
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Ballarat residents face pressure on council rates as the city's mayor signals a push for state government grants to offset rising service delivery costs across the region.
25 July 2026, 10:01 am
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New federal infrastructure policy directing investment into regional rail corridors is expected to improve timetable frequency on the Ballarat line and fund newer train carriages, directly affecting daily commuters and regional connectivity.
25 July 2026, 10:01 am
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Local residents face mixed outcomes as state and federal housing initiatives roll out, affecting affordability and community infrastructure in Ballarat.
25 July 2026, 10:01 am
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State and local planning changes, including Amendment VC242 and the Small Lot Housing Code, are reshaping how Ballarat residents build homes as the city grows toward 170,000 people.
25 July 2026, 9:56 am
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Planned developments in Delacombe, Alfredton, Winter Valley, Lucas, Mount Rowan and Miners Rest, backed by over $170 million for social and affordable homes, are expected to shape housing availability for local residents.
25 July 2026, 9:56 am
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Ballarat families gain access to expanded early learning places and upgraded facilities at Woodmans Hill Secondary College under state education measures supported by nearly $5 billion in funding.
25 July 2026, 9:49 am
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The state government says the updated schedule will add 14 weekday services and cut peak wait times for Ballarat commuters.
25 July 2026, 9:49 am
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Local educators and community members consider the implications of recent education policy adjustments for Ballarat schools and families.
25 July 2026, 9:49 am
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Ballarat residents in the western suburbs will see new social and affordable housing delivered in stages through to 2028 while broader growth areas are prepared.
25 July 2026, 9:47 am
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A redistribution of Victorian state electoral districts is reshaping which candidates Ballarat residents will vote for and which funding commitments matter most to their patch.
25 July 2026, 9:40 am
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The 2024/25 review sets residential and commercial levies to fund drainage, roads and recreational spaces used by Ballarat households.
25 July 2026, 9:40 am
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The Ballarat City Council decision on the Ballarat West Precinct Structure Plan review will shape housing supply in western growth areas for Ballarat residents.
25 July 2026, 9:40 am
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Discover the best ways to navigate Ballarat in 2026, from public transport options to local travel tips for residents and visitors.
19 July 2026, 2:20 pm
Politics
New education funding formulas will redirect money to disadvantaged schools, meaning Ballarat primary and secondary schools face shifts in classroom staffing and student support roles over the next three years.
12 July 2026, 2:30 am
Politics
New funding and policies focus on improving Ballarat's rail transport frequency and supporting the city's gold heritage tourism sector, directly impacting daily commutes and local business.
10 July 2026, 12:56 pm