Two decades of connection: Ballarat teacher inspires next generation through Big Steps legacy
A local educator has created a powerful archive of her students' development, now teaching children of her original 2006 class.
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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.
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.
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.
Watching the Footy Finals in Ballarat: Community Venues, Club Rooms and the Best Places to Cheer
When September arrives and the AFL finals begin, Ballarat comes alive with footy fever, and there are plenty of great spots around the city to soak up every moment together.
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.
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.
Cycling in Ballarat: Clubs, Popular Routes and the Home of the Australian Road National Championships
Ballarat is one of Australia's great cycling cities, home to world-class courses, active clubs and the prestigious Australian Road National Championships each January.
Athletics and Little Athletics in Ballarat: Track, Field and Pathways for All Ages
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.
Basketball in Ballarat: Clubs, Courts, Junior Pathways and the NBL1 Connection
From after-school junior programs to NBL1 elite competition, basketball in Ballarat offers something for every age and skill level.
Touch Football in Ballarat: Midweek Social Competitions and How to Get a Team Together
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.
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.
Lawn Bowls in Ballarat: Social Clubs, Roll-Up Sessions and How to Join the Fun
Ballarat's bowling clubs are among the city's friendliest sporting institutions, offering something for everyone from first-time rollers to seasoned pennant competitors.
Junior Cricket in Ballarat: Clubs, Junior Formats and How to Get Your Child Involved
Ballarat's cricket community is warm, well-organised and actively looking for the next generation of players through its thriving junior programs.
All-Abilities Sport in Ballarat: Inclusive Programmes and Where to Get Involved
Ballarat's sporting community is committed to inclusion, with programmes across football, athletics, swimming and more welcoming participants of every ability.
Junior Australian Rules Football in Ballarat: Clubs, the Season and How to Register Your Child
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.
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.
Selkirk Stadium: Your Guide to Ballarat's Premier Indoor Sports Arena
The Ballarat Sports and Events Centre and its centrepiece Selkirk Stadium offer world-class indoor sport right in the city, and they are well worth exploring.