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The Daily Network editorial team publishes Ballarat news, community coverage and daily-life guides for The Daily Ballarat.

Articles from the Daily Network editorial team

Community
Sovereign Hill Immerses Visitors in Australia's Historic Gold Rush Era
The open-air museum is one of Australia's finest living history experiences.
25 July 2026, 10:04 am
Sport
Ballarat Touch Football Leagues Open to All Fitness Levels Year-Round
Fast, social and open to all fitness levels, touch football is one of Ballarat's most accessible team sports, with competitions running through multiple seasons each year.
25 July 2026, 10:03 am
News
Things to Do in Ballarat This Weekend - Events Guide
Discover live music, spoken word events, and cultural activities happening in Ballarat this weekend. Your complete guide to what's on.
25 July 2026, 10:03 am
Community
Sovereign Hill Recreates Ballarat's Gold Rush With Living History
The open-air living history museum is one of Australia's finest heritage attractions.
25 July 2026, 9:59 am
Finance
Olympic champion opens second Ballarat swim school to tackle regional water safety
Shayne Reese's expansion signals confidence in Ballarat's appetite for professional aquatic training and drowning prevention.
25 July 2026, 9:57 am
Finance
Ballarat energy sector poised for thousands of new jobs as renewables boom
Government plan signals major expansion of future-proof employment opportunities in clean energy sector.
25 July 2026, 9:56 am
Sport
Ballarat's Athletics Community Welcomes All Ages at Local Tracks
From tiny tots running their first straight at Llanberris Reserve to masters athletes competing at state level, Ballarat's athletics community is active, welcoming and well-organised.
25 July 2026, 9:55 am
Community
Ballarat Arts and Culture in 2026: Galleries, Festivals and Gold Rush Heritage
Why Ballarat is one of regional Victoria's most culturally rich cities.
25 July 2026, 9:55 am
News
Things to Do in Ballarat 2026: Best Activities, Attractions and Day Trips
An evergreen guide to getting out and about in Ballarat.
25 July 2026, 9:51 am
News
Discover Ballarat: Must-See Attractions and Activities Guide
An evergreen guide to getting out and about in Ballarat.
25 July 2026, 9:47 am
Sport
Women's Sport in Ballarat: Teams, Leagues and How to Get Involved
From NBL1 basketball to netball, AFL and cycling, women's sport in Ballarat is thriving and genuinely welcoming to players and fans at every level.
25 July 2026, 9:46 am
Community
Ballarat's Top Yoga and Pilates Studios Serve All Fitness Levels
The best yoga and pilates studios in Ballarat for beginners and experienced practitioners.
25 July 2026, 9:46 am
Finance
Ballarat Economy 2026: Industries, Jobs and What Drives Victoria's Largest Inland City
From gold rush foundations to today's health, education and defence sectors - how Ballarat's economy works, who the major employers are, and where growth is headed in 2026.
25 July 2026, 9:46 am
Community
Ballarat's Art Gallery and Festivals Transform City Into Cultural Hub
One of Australia's oldest regional art galleries anchors a cultural scene that has grown substantially in ambition and output over the past decade.
25 July 2026, 9:46 am
Community
Ballarat's Top Five Suburbs Ranked for Families and First Home Buyers
The best Ballarat suburbs in 2026 for families, young professionals, retirees, first home buyers and lifestyle seekers.
25 July 2026, 9:45 am
Community
Gold Rush Wealth Built Ballarat's Stunning Federation Architecture Legacy
The wealth of the gold rush left a permanent mark on Ballarat's streetscapes.
25 July 2026, 9:43 am
Community
Ballarat Arts: The Gold Rush Legacy That Keeps Giving
The colonial wealth that built Ballarat also funded an arts infrastructure that endures.
25 July 2026, 9:43 am
Finance
Young investors buck negative gearing reforms to win Wendouree property
Ballarat investor couple secure purchase despite new tax changes designed to cool property market.
25 July 2026, 9:42 am
Finance
Ballarat's Property and Housing Market: Prices, Rents and What Drives Them
A plain-language guide to what shapes home prices and rents in Ballarat, from its goldfields heritage and regional job base to land supply, migration and interest rates.
25 July 2026, 9:41 am
Sport
Ballarat's Junior AFL Clubs Offer Straightforward Registration for Young Players
Ballarat is one of Victoria's great football cities, and getting your child started in junior AFL through the Ballarat Football Netball League is straightforward and enormously rewarding.
25 July 2026, 9:41 am
Community
Healthcare in Ballarat: Hospitals, Services and Where to Go
A practical, plain-English guide to Ballarat's public and private hospitals, primary care, emergency options and the role healthcare plays as a major regional employer.
25 July 2026, 9:38 am
Sport
Ballarat Football Netball League: Your Complete Guide to Senior Competition
Beyond the junior grades and the occasional AFL fixture at Mars Stadium, the true heartbeat of local footy is the Ballarat Football Netball League. Here is how the competition works and how to follow it.
9 July 2026, 5:57 pm
Community
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.
26 June 2026, 7:35 pm
Community
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.
26 June 2026, 7:00 pm
Community
Lake Wendouree and Pipers by the Lake: Ballarat's Civic Living Room
The lakefront precinct defines how Ballarat residents use their public space.
26 June 2026, 5:44 pm
Community
Ballarat and Gold: Understanding the Rushes That Made Victoria
The history beneath the surface still shapes the city's identity and economic opportunities.
26 June 2026, 5:44 pm
Community
Sturt Street: The Heart of a City Investing in Its Future
Ballarat's central boulevard is being upgraded as the city's population grows.
26 June 2026, 5:44 pm
Community
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.
26 June 2026, 5:44 pm
Community
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.
26 June 2026, 7:15 am
Sport
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.
18 June 2026, 7:50 pm
Sport
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.
6 June 2026, 7:30 pm
Sport
Swimming in Ballarat: Clubs, Squads and the Best Pools for Lap Swimming
Ballarat's swimming community is welcoming and well-resourced, with competitive clubs, development squads and quality indoor pools serving swimmers of all ages.
30 May 2026, 6:15 pm
Sport
Netball in Ballarat: Where to Play, Watch and Get Involved Across All Ages
Netball is one of Ballarat's most popular team sports, with a strong local association, thriving junior competitions and senior leagues running throughout the year.
18 April 2026, 5:45 pm
Sport
Rowing on Lake Wendouree: How to Get Involved in Ballarat's Olympic Water Sport
Lake Wendouree hosted rowing at the 1956 Melbourne Olympics and remains one of Australia's finest flatwater venues, with active clubs welcoming newcomers of all ages.
14 March 2026, 8:40 pm
Sport
Ballarat Rush: Following the City's Women's Basketball Team in NBL1 South
The Ballarat Rush bring high-level women's basketball to Selkirk Stadium each season, and supporting them is one of the most exciting things you can do as a sports fan in the city.
7 February 2026, 7:30 pm
Sport
How to Follow the Western Bulldogs in Ballarat: Tickets, Mars Stadium and Beyond
Ballarat is genuine Bulldogs territory, and catching AFL action at Mars Stadium is one of the great regional football experiences in Victoria.
9 January 2026, 7:10 pm