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The ultimate guide to keeping busy when Ballarat bites

The ultimate guide to keeping busy when Ballarat bites

Winter is on the way, but you can still stay cosy when you’re out and about.

Darcie Humphreys
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The $15M gap between a private and state school in Ballarat

The $15M gap between a private and state school in Ballarat

“[State] schools are looking at spending money to maintain buildings, not knowing whether they're then going to be replaced at any point.”

Jack Huggett
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“I don’t want an apartment, I want a veggie garden”: The younger generation breaking up with city living

“I don’t want an apartment, I want a veggie garden”: The younger generation breaking up with city living

A record number of Millennials and Gen Z residents are choosing regional towns over capital cities amid rising costs.

Darcie Humphreys
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The Ballarat development that will house 40,000 people just got $8 million more expensive

The Ballarat development that will house 40,000 people just got $8 million more expensive

An unstable economy and complex infrastructure has driven up prices as the City of Ballarat plans ahead.

Darcie Humphreys
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When is the new youth mental health centre opening in Ballarat?

When is the new youth mental health centre opening in Ballarat?

Two years since the announcement, the regional city remains in the waiting room.

Darcie Humphreys
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Ballarat’s cheapest suburbs are only getting less affordable for renters

Ballarat’s cheapest suburbs are only getting less affordable for renters

Wendouree and Sebastopol rent prices are on the up while household income is not.

Darcie Humphreys
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Heritage Ballarat Train Station now fit for wheelchair-access that suits the 21st century

Heritage Ballarat Train Station now fit for wheelchair-access that suits the 21st century

The regional city is renovating heritage sites to make them open to all.

Darcie Humphreys
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"Most people don't report it": Ballarat's recent hate problems must not be ignored

"Most people don't report it": Ballarat's recent hate problems must not be ignored

Two hate crimes in one week has the community demanding answers.

Darcie Humphreys
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Ballarat's food culture isn't a surprise. It's been 20 years in the making.

Ballarat's food culture isn't a surprise. It's been 20 years in the making.

Hatted restaurants, local producers and lots of pies: Ballarat's food renaissance is in full swing.

Darcie Humphreys
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New $500 record for lamb prices set in Ballarat

New $500 record for lamb prices set in Ballarat

Prices are set to continue upwards in an increasing market.

Darcie Humphreys
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Development underway at Brewery Tap intersection after decades-long lag

Development underway at Brewery Tap intersection after decades-long lag

Will a $100 million investment finally fix issues troubling locals for 25 years?

Darcie Humphreys
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Does “Dear Life” capture the essence of the ‘Rat? We watched the first episode to find out

Does “Dear Life” capture the essence of the ‘Rat? We watched the first episode to find out

The new series navigates loss and healing with a familiar backdrop, and a couple odd choices.

Darcie Humphreys