30/04/2001 | The State Government has launched a $3.1m community building project to revitalise Wendouree West.
30/04/2001 | A Ballarat man is trying to trace bagpipes originating in the early 19th century and probably donated to a band during World War II.
30/04/2001 | An unusual board game, where players must convince their opponents of their answer to a question, has been invented by a local man.
30/04/2001 | Advertising signs on Ballarat's showcase Sturt St median strip was courting trouble, the city council has warned retailers.
30/04/2001 | A forum of business and political leaders in the Ballarat region will discuss the possibility of creating an infrastructure fund for regional projects.
30/04/2001 | Your empty plastic milk container could end up being that seat overlooking the beauty of the community park - if you're recycling right.
30/04/2001 | Ballarat swimmer Shayne Reese continues to make a splash in the ppol - winning two silver medals in Melbourne at the Australian Age Championships.
30/04/2001 | Young Luke Preston has emerged as the number one prospect at Victorian Institute of Gymnastics trials.
30/04/2001 | Steve Moneghetti has an aversion to the word 'retirement', as 500 gather in his honour.
29/04/2001 | The Lady Miners starred in the Australian Basketball Association's Big V competition at the weekend.
29/04/2001 | A goal after the final siren by ruckman and assistant coach Peter Somerville gave North Ballarat a five-point win on Saturday.
29/04/2001 | Dunolly's elderly residents are being forced to move away from their families and friends because of a shortage of aged care beds.
29/04/2001 | EUREKA legend Peter Lalor will be the face on a stamp issued by Ireland's national post to celebrate Irish heritage in Australia.
29/04/2001 | THE Australian Catholic University held its annual Ballarat graduation ceremony on Saturday for 170 students who studied at its Aquinas campus.
29/04/2001 | Several multi-million dollar projects are leading a building boom in the heart of Ballarat.
29/04/2001 | THE old Harvey Norman building could be turned into a multi-level car park under a proposal to be presented to the City of Ballarat.
27/04/2001 | Historic properties in Ballarat, Buninyong and Learmonth have been given protection from demolition in an interim order from the State Government.
27/04/2001 | A 37-year-old Ballarat man faces 20 years in jail after being found guilty of rape yesterday.