Ring Road closure finalised for $55 million freight hub development
Major infrastructure project locked in as Ballarat positions itself as regional logistics centre.
Finance
Latest finance from The Daily Ballarat.
Young investors buck negative gearing reforms to win Wendouree property
Ballarat investor couple secure purchase despite new tax changes designed to cool property market.
Ballarat council approves budget after mayor casts deciding vote
Divided council resolves rates decision following tense deliberation over spending levels.
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.
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.
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