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80s theme for the new-look Fernwood Ballarat: Personal Trainer, Lisa Ford, Aerobics Instructor, Kelly Hazeldine, member Dorothy Gunn (front), Personal Trainer, Melinda Sands and members Suzanne Boswerger and Sue Irving.

Carngham Linton Football Club sports night: Luci Campbell, Bronwyn Hadler, Kristy Tweddle.

The official launch of the new VB ad, filmed in Ballarat: Jodie Knight, Fleur Dawkins, Felicity McMeekin.

Inaugral Fashion Exchange at Ballarat Mining Exchange: Chris Browning.

Inaugral Fashion Exchange at Ballarat Mining Exchange: Shona Gull at Celeste Knowles fight over a dress.

Inaugral Fashion Exchange at Ballarat Mining Exchange: Shona Gull.

Inaugral Fashion Exchange at Ballarat Mining Exchange: Brie and Linda Petrie.

Inaugral Fashion Exchange at Ballarat Mining Exchange: Susan Crocker, Ruth Gough and Lisa Tuck.

Inaugral Fashion Exchange at Ballarat Mining Exchange: Maddy Browning and Bronte Shortal.

Inaugral Fashion Exchange at Ballarat Mining Exchange: Celeste Cowell.

Inaugral Fashion Exchange at Ballarat Mining Exchange: Narelle Selkirk, Kim-Maree Spratling and Leanne Drummond.

MTA Optima Launch Party: Tom Quick and Kim Tol.

MTA Optima Launch Party: David Edwards and Matt McCann.

MTA Optima Launch Party: Brooke Ashby, Daryl and Louise Flukes.

MTA Optima Launch Party: Clare Linane, Pamela Pinney, Peter Blenkiron and Stewart Pinney.

MTA Optima Launch Party: Mathew Tol (company principal) and Gary Coulson of Avalon Nursery.

CV Jones relaunch of new-look shop in Armstrong St: Rob Harris, David Geddes.

CV Jones relaunch of new-look shop in Armstrong St: Peter and Linda Llewellyn, Max Hills, Nick Bomitali.

CV Jones relaunch of new-look shop in Armstrong St: Pam and Philip Griffiths.

CV Jones relaunch of new-look shop in Armstrong St: Alison Parkinson, Renato Bomitali.

CV Jones relaunch of new-look shop in Armstrong St: Frank Nicol, Melissa Jones.

CV Jones relaunch of new-look shop in Armstrong St: John Spiers, John Connaughton.

Fans of Tim Winton attend a reading and book signing at Craigs Hotel: Colleen Noonan, Kaye Kourtesis, Pat Earnshaw, Ainslie Whyte.

Fans of Tim Winton attend a reading and book signing at Craigs Hotel: Kellie Rose, Amandah Taylor, Lucy Brisbane.

Fans of Tim Winton attend a reading and book signing at Craigs Hotel: Michael Clancy, Leonie Clancy.

Fans of Tim Winton attend a reading and book signing at Craigs Hotel: Joan Hobbs, Patti McGregor, Jenny Welton.

Fans of Tim Winton attend a reading and book signing at Craigs Hotel: Gertie Mangan, Marjorie Sargeant.

The official launch of the new VB ad, filmed in Ballarat: Jules Zass, Kate Wilson, Matt Argoon.

The official launch of the new VB ad, filmed in Ballarat: Sharna Kelly, Dianne Kelly, Jane Verdoorn, Renee Kelly.

The official launch of the new VB ad, filmed in Ballarat: Joy Nunn, Marcia Drever, Janene Drever, Marion Sheil, Peter Nunn.

The official launch of the new VB ad, filmed in Ballarat: Jason Howers, Jarrod Ferguson, Renae Ferguson.

Launch of the Art Gallery of Ballarat's new Hans Heysen exhibition: Steve Yung, Tim Heysen, Mary Heysen, Caroline Heysen, Lachlan Heysen, Graham Henman.

Launch of the Art Gallery of Ballarat's new Hans Heysen exhibition: Tim Heysen - Grandson of Hans Heysen.

Launch of the Art Gallery of Ballarat's new Hans Heysen exhibition: Teagan Tex Glenene, Sophie Oxford, James Zala.

Launch of the Art Gallery of Ballarat's new Hans Heysen exhibition: Susan Murphy, Tricia Morrison.

Launch of the Art Gallery of Ballarat's new Hans Heysen exhibition: Cr Cheryl Bromfield, John Canham.

Launch of the Art Gallery of Ballarat's new Hans Heysen exhibition: Annie Kilpatrick, Grant Harries.

Launch of the Art Gallery of Ballarat's new Hans Heysen exhibition: Joan Gresswell, Don Gresswell.

Launch of the Art Gallery of Ballarat's new Hans Heysen exhibition: Mary Whiting, Bridget Whiting, Erica Sharpe.

Leadership - Ballarat and Western Region Event, At Cafe BEST: Debbie Fankhauser, Jody Barclay.

Leadership - Ballarat and Western Region Event, At Cafe BEST: Paul Rogan, Bernie Fradd.

Leadership - Ballarat and Western Region Event, At Cafe BEST: Sue Flockhart, Carmel Flynn, Maria Rice, Roger Bade.

Leadership - Ballarat and Western Region Event, At Cafe BEST: Claire Stafford, Kerri Gordon.

Leadership - Ballarat and Western Region Event, At Cafe BEST: Carolyn Barrie, Ben Hanton, John Ruyg.

Leadership - Ballarat and Western Region Event, At Cafe BEST: Karen Eaton, Ewen Fletcher, Melissa Polkinghorne.

Leadership - Ballarat and Western Region Event, At Cafe BEST: Amanda Kay, Jen McPherson-Berry, Andrew Henwood.

Opening of Ballan Streetscape: Peter Blizzard fan club - Peter's Best freind, Tony Johnson, Son-in-law, Andrew Ferguson, Son, Paul Blizzard and Brother, Mark Blizzard.

Opening of Ballan Streetscape: Pauline Cockcroft, Chick Wilkinson and Ray Meadows.

Opening of Ballan Streetscape: Jan Alexander, Liz Blizzard (back), Julia Crawford and Pam Johnson.

Opening of Ballan Streetscape: Merilyn Meadows and Phillipa Smith.

Opening of Ballan Streetscape: At back; Artist Peter Blizzard (left) and his Brother, Mark Blizzard, 
Front; Peter's Best freind, Tony Johnson, Son-in-law, Andrew Ferguson and Son, Paul Blizzard.
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80s theme for the new-look Fernwood Ballarat: Group Fitness Instructors, Suzy Orr and Leah Johnson and Personal Trainer, Bonita Macklin.

80s theme for the new-look Fernwood Ballarat: Dana Brinbank and Janice King-Smith.

80s theme for the new-look Fernwood Ballarat: Pamela Miller and Maggie Quinn.

80s theme for the new-look Fernwood Ballarat: Lisa Marshall, Fernwood Founder, Diana Williams and Award Winning Fernwood Franchisee, Lee Squire.

Bastille Day Dinner at Stockade Cellars: Jill Heinz, Loretta Toohey and Helen Gillett from Men Only Menswear.

Bastille Day Dinner at Stockade Cellars: Sue French and Michael and Wendy Whitehead.

Bastille Day Dinner at Stockade Cellars: Peter Ford from Peter Ford Catering and Stockade Cellars owners, Leeanne and Tony Campana.

Bastille Day Dinner at Stockade Cellars: Cathy Dyer and Tony French.

Bastille Day Dinner at Stockade Cellars: Susan Doyle and Margaret Martin.

Ballarat National Theatre's production of "Domestic Tales": Trevor Day, Brendon Day, and James McLaren.

Ballarat National Theatre's production of "Domestic Tales": Peter Nethercote, Leticia Frost, Stephen Holmes, Trevor Day and Christine Holmes.

Ballarat National Theatre's production of "Domestic Tales": Ross Hall, Sally Read and Joanne Davis.

Ballarat National Theatre's production of "Domestic Tales": Beth McKay, Lincoln Hunt and Erin Foster.

Launch of B31 Ballarat Business Month at Golden City Hotel: Cr Judy Verlin (City of Ballarat), Kay Macaulay (AIG), Simon Coghlan (Commerce Ballarat) .

Launch of B31 Ballarat Business Month at Golden City Hotel: Doug Lloyd (Comm for Ballarat), Peter Forbes (C of B Economic Development).

Launch of B31 Ballarat Business Month at Golden City Hotel: Marilyn Morley (BGT), Donald Bengston (Aust Tax Office), Debra Thomson (Regional Dev Vic).

Launch of B31 Ballarat Business Month at Golden City Hotel: Andrew Dower (Highlands LLEN), Brendan Walker (work experience), Darrell McMahon (BGT).

Launch of B31 Ballarat Business Month at Golden City Hotel: Wendy Draayers and Pam Anderson (both Highlands LLEN).

Launch of B31 Ballarat Business Month at Golden City Hotel: Linette Penhall (Regional Development Vic), Jennifer Kelly (JK Personnell), Jodie Gillett (Commerce Ballarat).

Commerce Ballarat Speed networking event at Seymours on Lydiard: Ben Kochskamper, Jo Bourke.

Commerce Ballarat Speed networking event at Seymours on Lydiard: Chris  Sargent, Jeff Pulford.

Commerce Ballarat Speed networking event at Seymours on Lydiard: Leon Wijeyesinghe, Ben Brown, Belinda Fyffe.

Commerce Ballarat Speed networking event at Seymours on Lydiard: Kara Johnston, Catherine Wood.

Aquinas teacher's 10 year reunion: Michael Watson, Angela Kernick.

Aquinas teacher's 10 year reunion: Mark Muldoon, Michelle Tulemija 19 mths old Isaac Tulemija, Sharon Keith.

Aquinas teacher's 10 year reunion: Naomi Bond, Jenna Alday, Grant Alday.

Aquinas teacher's 10 year reunion: Bron Alday, Jason Perry.

Diabetes expo at Uniting Care's Peart Wing: Demelza Russell, Damian Liston.

Diabetes expo at Uniting Care's Peart Wing: Mitesh Patel, Akash Patel, Jignesh Patel.

Diabetes expo at Uniting Care's Peart Wing: Ivan Lock, Chris Bongiorno.

Leadership Ballarat Western Region dinner at Mercure Ballarat: Simon Coutts, Dianne Marchment, Simon Cornwell.

Leadership Ballarat Western Region dinner at Mercure Ballarat: Mark Simpson, Glen Drew, Andrew Rekin.

Leadership Ballarat Western Region dinner at Mercure Ballarat: Cr Noel Perry, Cr Robert Vance, Kraig Grime.

Leadership Ballarat Western Region dinner at Mercure Ballarat: Karen Eaton, Linsay Eaton, Maria Rice.

Leadership Ballarat Western Region dinner at Mercure Ballarat: Fiona Davey, Rachel Kinscher.

Leadership Ballarat Western Region dinner at Mercure Ballarat: Michael Smith, Jenny Mcgennisken, Chris Brown.

Diabetes Australia Dinner: Jack and Mary Forbes.

Diabetes Australia Dinner: Alison and Kaitland Stevenson .

Diabetes Australia Dinner: Heather and Caitlyn Harper.

Diabetes Australia Dinner: Matthew Kelly and Kane Quinlan.

Diabetes Australia Dinner: Joshua, Michael, Luke and Deanne Saunderson.

The Telstra Countrywide Ballarat Community Fund launch: Allan Snowball, Richard Gilbert.

The Telstra Countrywide Ballarat Community Fund launch: Kay Merbach, Alison Allen, Helen Hage.

The Telstra Countrywide Ballarat Community Fund launch: Paul Ryle, Helen Trotter.

The Telstra Countrywide Ballarat Community Fund launch: 11 year old Ben Trotter, 11 year old Emma McGrath, 10 year old Cleo Anderson.

The Telstra Countrywide Ballarat Community Fund launch: Telstra Country wide area General Manager Bill Mundy 11 year old Buninyong Primary School student Emma McGrath, Ballarat Foundation CEO Noel Trengove  .

Flashback Friday | Ballarat social snaps from July, 2009

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