Gina Rinehart Funds $3 Million Australian Olympic Medal Incentive
A $3 million incentive fund administered through the Australian Olympic Committee rewards Australian medal performance, funded privately by Gina Rinehart.
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Latest sport stories from Ballarat, updated daily.
Amateur Soccer League Standings Reveal Ballarat's Strong Fitness Participation
Points and goal differences in the FV Greater Ballarat League 2 illustrate ongoing local involvement in amateur soccer.
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.
Ballarat SC Dominates League After Nine Rounds, Rivals Chase Playoffs
Local sides remain competitive in the 2026 amateur season with several clubs still in playoff contention.
Ballarat Athletes: Join Winter Sports Leagues Starting Now
With winter competitions reaching a fever pitch, here is what you need to know about navigating the local league standings.
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.
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.
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.
Ballarat Freight Hub: Council Approves Ring Road Shift
Ballarat City Council approves Ring Road discontinuance at Mitchell Park to unlock the Ballarat West Intermodal Freight Hub, with statutory works budgeted for 2026/27.
Ballarat Venues Complete Upgrades to Launch New Season
Completed works and ongoing projects at established venues equip clubs for the months ahead.
Ballarat Opens Multiple Sports League Pathways for All Ages, Abilities
Ballarat offers multiple pathways into local sports clubs and leagues for residents of all ages and abilities.