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This Spring, the Art Gallery of Ballarat welcomes back the Archibald Prize, Australia’s favourite art award, touring from the Art Gallery of New South Wales.

The 2016 presentation of the Archibald features works by 51 of Australia’s finest artists. Among the 18 Victorian finalists is the 2016 winning portrait of Barry Humphries by Melbourne artist Louise Hearman. Melbourne artist Betina Fauvel-Ogden’s portrait of Masterchef judge George Calombaris will also be a favourite, awarded this year’s Packing Room Prize.

The exhibition at the Art Gallery of Ballarat features a six-week program of events, including a series of talks and conversations involving both artists and their subjects.

New this year will be the Archibald Prize Community Music Program, which will give local performers the opportunity to showcase their music to exhibition visitors. The concerts will be scheduled on weekends and some weekday afternoons through the run of the exhibition.

The Archibald will once again take to the streets in Ballarat, with the Young Archies competition covering windows of shops and businesses in the CBD with more than 4,500 portraits by regional school children.

Food and music will once again be on offer on Tuesday evenings, following the very popular Tuck Truck Tuesdays, which last year saw hundreds of people flock to Alfred Deakin Place in Camp Street on Tuesday evenings to get into the Archies spirit.

Since its foundation in 1921, the Archibald Prize has been thrilling art enthusiasts and the general public alike, often stirring up controversy and always challenging the way we see ourselves and our society. Over the years, the prize has been awarded to many of Australia’s most prominent artists including Nora Heysen, William Dobell, Brett Whiteley, Ben Quilty, Tim Storrier and Fiona Lowry.

ARCHIBALD PRIZE 2016

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BUILDING EUREKA STADIUM

The local firm were awarded the $14.26 million construction contract for the redevelopment of Eureka Stadium at Ballarat City Council’s Ordinary Meeting on 13 July 2016.

The redevelopment of Eureka Stadium will create 38 local construction jobs. Fully funded by the State Government, the Eureka Stadium redevelopment will deliver a 5,000-seat undercover stadium with a total stadium capacity of more than 11,000 spectators.

The project also includes minor upgrades to change rooms and match-day facilities to AFL standard; public shelters, all-abilities accessible toilets, catering and food beverage facilities, and ticketing infrastructure. There will be improvements to lighting around the main oval and a new video and electronic scoreboard.

With more than 120 years of experience, Nicholson Construction completed the 50 metre indoor pool at Ballarat Aquatic & Leisure Centre, delivering the project on time and on budget last year. In 2015, the local firm won the Master Builders Association of Victoria, Regional Commercial Builder of the Year.

SPORTS & RECREATION: IN THE WORKS

Nicholson Construction will work with renowned Melbourne firm, Peddle Thorp Architects, and have formed a joint venture partnership with Atelier Projects, experts in major sporting stadium design and construction, to deliver a world class stadium.

To date, the City of Ballarat has achieved significant progress on the Eureka Stadium project, with the following key milestones already delivered:

• Preparation and adoption of a precinct and stadium masterplan

• Re-orienting of Main oval, including installation of new playing surface

• Upgrading of North Ballarat Oval No.2 oval to deliver an exact duplicate of the main oval

• Installation of upgraded lights at main oval

• Installation of 250+ lux lights at North Ballarat Oval No.2 oval

• Installation of spectator viewing mound and associated landscaping to South of Main oval

The Eureka Stadium construction is scheduled for completion in time for the 2017 AFL season, with the Western Bulldogs set to play a regular season AFL match in Ballarat next year.

Construction has begun on the new Eureka Stadium, with a busy Spring schedule of works for Ballarat’s Nicholson Construction.

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2015, 26% said they keep updated with Council with myBallarat magazine and 25% said Social Media.

This Council’s list of community engagement processes includes:

• Ballarat Imagine & Strategy An open community conversation with all residents on what they love about Ballarat and imagine for Ballarat’s future in 2040. These great ideas were fed into the ‘10 Game Changing Questions’ community engagement, and then the creation of the Ballarat Strategy, the city’s strategic vision for 2040.

• Children’s Consultation Council partnered with other local governments to deliver the Engaging Children in Decision Making Guide, which received a State Government Early Years Award in 2013. Council is also finalisingachildren’sconsultation which surveyed local 1500 children, and a consultation with local

Aboriginal families regarding their views about early years services.

• Engaging Communities Program This Council created the popular program, and has been working closely with local residents, businesses and community groups in Miners Rest, Buninyong, Learmonth, Sebastopol, Brown Hill and Cardigan Village.

• Budget Priority Projects Survey Residents had their say for community works in the 2015/16 Budget, delivering 11 priority projects requested by residents including the new CBD toilet, redevelopments at Her Majesty’s Ballarat and Sebastopol Library, and the Black Hill car park.

Love BallaratAs the Council term comes to an end, the City of Ballarat reviews the achievements of the Council Plan 2013-2017 and looks forward to engaging with the community

on the new Council Plan. This Council made a clear commitment to build, maintain and service Ballarat,

with completed projects a key part of the community conversation about future development and vision for our city.

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The City of Ballarat consults with the community on all major projects and all plans for Ballarat’s future. Residents are welcome to attend Council meetings to share opinions or ask questions of their elected councillors.

This Council developed the Community Engagement Framework, its commitment to open, authentic conversations with residents and rate payers, and to incorporate community engagement into all the work of the City of Ballarat.

As well as traditional face-to-face consultation, the City of Ballarat has embraced popular new communication opportunities. In 2015, the City of Ballarat created myTownHall, an open-all-hours online location for all community engagement and consultation.

Social Media is a free, open platform for community consultation and opinion, with more than 40,000 people connected to the City of Ballarat’s social media sites. In an online poll in

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COMMUNITY EVENTS

Community Events are very popular with residents and visitors, with 284,100 people attending last year’s line-up including the new Winterlude and the classic favourites of Ballarat Begonia Festival, Ballarat Heritage Weekend, Summer Sundays and Christmas.

This Council created a brand new community and tourism event in 2014: Winterlude. Celebrating Ballarat’s most famous season, more than 14,900 people skated on the City of Ballarat’s pop up ice skating rink in the CBD. Winter Wonderlights at Sovereign Hill and The Festival of the Flame at Kryal Castle were popular tourist drawcards with Ballarat’s best pie competition and Ballarat Lights & Laneways attracting crowds.

This Council delivered a greater investment in Christmas in Ballarat. Thefamousfloralreindeers,decorations and lights attract local and visiting crowds to celebrate the festive season and enjoy shopping and dining in the CBD, with 13,000 riding the free Ferris Wheel in 2015.

In 2015, the Ballarat Visitor Information Centre(VIC)andtheofficesofBallaratRegional Tourism moved to a new permanent home at Ballarat Town Hall. The VIC promotes Ballarat and the region to our many visitors, and in its new home, showcases the grandeur of the historic Town Hall in the heart of Ballarat’s heritage CBD.

Started in 2015, Season of the Arts (SOTA) is a colourful tourism campaign promoting the city’s exciting program of world-class arts and cultural events including the Ballarat International Foto Bienalle, Archibald Prize at the iconic Ballarat Art Gallery, and the Ballarat Cabaret Festival, as well as local Melbourne Writers Festival and Melbourne Spring Fashion Week events.

Traditionally “the quiet season,” Summer in Ballarat is now bustling with fun outdoor events including the Mars Cycling Australia Road National Championships, which attracted 36,000 spectators in Ballarat and Buninyong in 2016; Ballarat Beer Festival and Rockabilly, as well as the City of Ballarat’s Christmas, Summer Sundays and Australia Day events.

E V E N T S & T O U R I S M

VISIT BALLARAT

Tourism generates valuable economic benefitandopportunity,directlyemploying 2,699 local people in 2014 and supporting many sectors including retail, accommodation and food services, and arts and recreation services. Tourism promotes Ballarat to the world and adds to the city’s competitive brand and identity.

As detailed in the City of Ballarat Economic Program 2015-2019, visitation to Ballarat increased by 13 percent, from 2002 to 2012, with an increase of 16 percent in domestic day trips and a substantial increase of 59 percent in international visitors.

The City of Ballarat funds Ballarat Regional Tourism, which promotes the events, attractions, businesses and excitement of the Ballarat experience to local, interstate and international visitors as well as visiting friends and relatives. During this term, events have injected $70 million into the local economy and the total number of visitors has grown by more than 500,000 people.


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InasignificantcoupforartinBallarat,the Art Gallery of Ballarat is hosting one of the country’s most popular touring exhibitions, the Archibald Prize in 2015 and 2016. More than 56,000 people viewed the Prize exhibition in 2015, with 75% visitors to Ballarat.

Her Majesty’s Ballarat is home to the city’s largest event, the renowned Royal South Street Competitions, and also boasts an extensive events program including the Ballarat Cabaret Festival.

Ballarat’s Backyard Tasters are a series of relaxed Friday evenings of free entertainment, food and art, in February. The Ballarat International Foto Biennale (bi-annual) is a collection of impressive photographic exhibitions and a program of special events. There are great events and exhibitions at M.A.D.E including BLING; Art Gallery of Ballarat and Her Majesty’s Ballarat, as well as local live music and art venues.

The Major Events Precinct will develop a vibrant events hub to host premier cultural, entertainment, recreation and sporting events. Funded by the State Government ($31.5 million) and City of Ballarat ($5 million), the Precinct is on track for completion in 2017.

The City of Ballarat’s popular community events attract big crowds to the city. • In 2015/16, the economic impact of the Ballarat Begonia Festival, Heritage Weekend and the Archibald Prize was more than $18 million. • In 2010, visitation of the Ballarat Begonia Festival was about 15,000. It has grown to 66,000 in 2015. • In 2015, more than 15,000 people enjoyed Ballarat Heritage Weekend.

The City of Ballarat also delivers Harmony Fest, the colourful celebration of our city’s cultural diversity, which attracted more than 7,500 people in 2015. Every year, we celebrate Children’s Week with a packed calendar of fun family events across Ballarat, Ballarat’s Biggest Playgroup in March, and the Seniors Festival in October. There are also popular presentation events to name the Heritage Awards, Senior Awards, Community Safety Awards and Youth Awards winners.

The City of Ballarat supports many other local events and national events visiting Ballarat, providing permits, advice and sponsorships. Every year, there are also many conferences, and community and business events held in the city.

AN EVENTS CITY

Ballarat is a proud sporting events city, home of many annual and unique events. Major sporting events of this Council Term include:

• World Masters Rowing Regatta (2014) at Lake Wendouree. • Australian Masters Cycling Championships (2014) • Ballarat Regional Soccer Facility hosted the Bahrain National Football team in preparation of the AFC Asian Cup in late 2014, including an international game between Bahrain and Jordan. • Matildas played New Zealand at the Ballarat Regional Soccer Facility in June 2016, in training for the Rio Olympics. • Melbourne Renegades T20 cricket team played at Eastern Oval in December 2013. • IRONMAN 70.3

Ballarat is also internationally-known as a hub of arts and culture, hosting many exciting and innovative events, includingthefirstregionalWhiteNightevent in 2017.

Ballarat’s excit ing and unique history has driven a successful tourism sector in the city that now

encompasses Bal larat’s reputation as a premier events city and a destination for food and culture.

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term plan for growth and development, The Ballarat Strategy (2015). It is a practical framework to guide economic development in the City of Ballarat over the next four years.

Facts of the Ballarat Economy • The Ballarat Economy grew by $2.5 billion from 2007 to 2014. • Thefivesectorsofservices,health, education, construction and ICT were responsible for 82% of the growth in the Ballarat economy from 2011 to 2014. • There are four platforms of growth in the Ballarat economy: 1. Economic Growth and Transformation 2. CBD Activation 3. Innovation 4. Building Capacity From Within • In Dec 2010, Ballarats unemployment rate: 7%, above state and national rate of 5%. In December 2013, Ballarats unemployment rate: just above 5%, below national and state rates. • Total number of jobs in Ballarat in 2014: 33,773. Forecast jobs in 2031: more than 54,700. • Top sectors for jobs in Ballarat in 2014: Health Care & Social Assistance, Retail/Trade, Manufacturing, Education & Training, and Accommodation & Food Services.

The Ballarat Strategy’s 10 key concepts for the Ballarat of the future:

1. Supporting the economic transition towards the jobs of tomorrow 2. The 10 Minute City supports complete, liveable neighbourhoods 3. Housing Ballarat residential development and housing form and density 4. Transitioning toward a more sustainable transport network 5. Adopting an urban forest approach to better manage our environment 6. Support the management and rehabilitation of a network of living corridors across Ballarat 7. Pursuing a new approach to managing change in our historic city and rural landscape 8. A revised Activity Centres Hierarchy recognisingforthefirsttimekey employment, cultural, recreational and tourist destinations, in addition to current retail sites 9. Township areas local plans for local communities 10. Recognising and responding to a changing climate, and being resilient to environmental impacts and risks

The City of Ballarat Economic Program 2015-2019 The Economic Program builds on Councils 20-year economic vision and is closely integrated with Councils long


B A L L A R A T S T R A T E G YA N D E C O N O M Y

A STRONG PLAN FOR BALLARAT’S FUTUREAs one of Australia’s fastest growing cities and the Capital of Western Victoria, Ballarat City Council is committed to ensuring new and existing residents enjoy living in our city for the whole of their lives. Balancing populationgrowthwithfirstclassopportunity and lifestyle is a challenge and the City of Ballarat has met it head on with The Ballarat Strategy and the City of Ballarat Economic Program 2015-2019.

Following a great deal of community engagement and collaboration with stakeholder partners, the Strategy and Economic Program work in partnership, mapping out a strong, cohesive future for our city.

The Ballarat Strategy The Ballarat Strategy: Our Vision for 2040 is a plan for our city for the next 25 years, proposing a long-term future for a greener, more vibrant and connected Ballarat. The Strategy represents the ideas, aspirations and vision of the Ballarat community, expressed through community conversations in Ballarat Imagine, 10 Game Changing Questions and consultation during the development of TheStrategy.ThefinalBallaratStrategywas endorsed by Council mid-2015.

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The Ballarat Visitors Information Centre moved into its new home at the Town Hall, welcoming visitors in one of the city’s beautiful historic late 19th Century buildings.

The Ballarat Station is a gateway to the city, a CBD landmark and one of the grandest Victorian-era station buildings in the state. The $25 million State Government redevelopment will transform the precinct into a commercial and cultural hub, increasing visitation to the city, creating local jobs and acting as a catalyst for business and investment opportunities.

Our Council has also been involved in strategic planning for the Health and Education Precinct and higher education facilities, and is moving forward with a transformation of the centrally-located Civic Hall site. The expansion of the busy Ballarat Library and new community space will activate this CBD location.

Parent Place, the City of Ballarat’s award-winning CBD location, has been popular with residents and visitors, offering change and feeding facilities, information and advice about local family services and programs including playgroups, story time, MCH and women’s health.

The number one project on City of Ballarat’s Budget Priority Projects Survey in 2015 was the new 24-hour CBD toilet block in Alfred Deakin Place. There has been an expansion of CCTV cameras in the CBD and the new CitySafe Taxi Rank at Camp Street was launched in 2015.

The new Little Bridge Street Pocket Park, funded by City of Ballarat and State Government, will improve communitysafetyandconfidencebetween the shopping precinct and bus interchange with a new public toilet, improved lighting, public art, landscaping and new CCTV cameras.

Popular events in the CBD include Christmas, Winterlude, Archibald Prize at the Art Gallery of Ballarat, the Mars Cycling Australia Road National Championships, Ballarat Backyard Tasters, and Ballarat Heritage Weekend.

The City of Ballarat cares for many heritage CBD buildings, including recent façade works on the Town Hall and Her Majesty’s, and has installed new heritage street furniture and street lights in the city’s centre.

C E N T R A L B U S I N E S S D I S T R I C T

THE HEART OF THE CITY The CBD is the heart of business, investment, retail, entertainment, and arts and culture in Ballarat.

Led by Making Ballarat Central: The CBD Strategy, Council has invested in attracting residents and visitors to the CBD with better travel and transport, building community safety and confidence,morequalityevents,andstronger economic development.

A suite of footpath and road works have improved accessibility and travel in the CBD, including the transformation of Armstrong Street North in 2014. Works included realignment of car parking, a treed median strip and new bluestone paved footpaths, making the street safer and easy to navigate.

The Bakery Hill redevelopment also delivered increased car parking, improved public safety and open green space, improving the eastern entrance to the CBD.

To strengthen safety, Council trialled a 40 km/hr speed limit and increased pedestrian walk phases in the CBD and Council is working a new CBDCarParkingActionPlantobenefitresidents, businesses and visitors.

E A R LY Y E A R S

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The newly created Parent Place is the popular welcoming early years’ hub for local and visiting families. With change and feeding facilities, toys and books, information and advice on all City of Ballarat Early Years services, and programs including playgroups, story time, MCH, lactation consultancy and women’s health. Parent Place has won a Department of Education and Early Childhood Early Years Award, and the new Pop Up Parent Place has visited many community events.

Thousands of families enjoy the annual Children’s Week and Ballarat’s Biggest Playgroup events as well as community and supported playgroups including the Playgroup Victoria award-winning “Me & My Dad” playgroup and Connecting School and Communities Playgroups.

MAKING THE EARLY YEARS SPECIALA child friendly city, Ballarat is the chosen home for many thousands of families. The City of Ballarat is proud todeliverthefollowingfirstclassearly years services for our youngest residents and their families: Child Care, Playgroups, Kindergarten, Maternal and Child Health, Immunisation, Parent Place, and Child Friendly Ballarat programs.

Kindergarten During this term, this Council has partnered with the State Government to build new kindergartens at Midlands in Ballarat North and Miners Rest.

In addition, the following City of Ballarat kindergartens have been upgraded:

• Delacombe Kindergarten • Linda Brown Kindergarten, Wendouree • Sebastopol South Kindergarten • Wendouree Children’s Services (COB) • Mount Clear Kindergarten • Brown Hill Kindergarten • Cardigan Village Children’s Centre • Fidelity Club Kindergarten, Ballarat Central • Buninyong Children’s Centre

The City of Ballarat also partnered with community group and local businesses to build KinderGARDENs at Mount Clear, Wendouree and Buninyong Kindergartens; and developed the Centralised Kindergarten Enrolment Scheme supporting 27 local kindergartens.

Ready to Play In 2016, the Inclusive Playspace dream became a reality in Ballarat. A strong partnership between the City of Ballarat, State Government, community groups, businesses, companies, individuals and schools delivered Ballarat’sfirst$1.4millioninclusiveplayspace at Victoria Park. Dozens of other neighbourhood playspaces have also been upgraded around the City of Ballarat, and three new aquatic playspaces at Midlands, Sebastopol and Eureka are very popular with families.

The City of Ballarat Maternal and Child Health nurses have more than 14,000 visits with local children and their parents and carers each year, and are dedicated to reaching families in new ways such as the online MCH Connect, an open-all-hours source of practical child health and parenting information.


S E N I O R S

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The Rebel Elders project at the 2014 Ballarat Seniors Festival, won the Oral History Victoria Community Innovation Award in 2015.

The Ballarat Senior Awards recognise remarkable local seniors who make an outstanding contribution, and whose achievements support and inspire our community. Each year, the awards name the Ballarat Senior of the Year.

Ballarat’s Senior Citizens Centres are vibrant community hubs for many different types of activities including bus trips, dancing, carpet bowls, cards, computer classes and interclub activities.

Ballarat seniors have told us they enjoy many local programs and events including: • Ballarat Libraries’ free adult and technology programs, home library service and outreach library van service. • Free community events including Summer Sundays, Australia Day, Ballarat Begonia Festival, Harmony Fest, Ballarat Heritage Weekend, Winterlude and Christmas. • Arts and culture including Her Majesty’s Ballarat and the Art Gallery of Ballarat. • Ballarat Botanical Gardens and local parks and reserves.

Ballarat is a great place for families to live the whole of their lives and Council believes it’s very important to be inclusive of the older members of our community.

The City of Ballarat delivers a wide range of support programs to assist Ballarat residents to remain living safely and comfortably in their own homes. The Home and Community Care (HACC) Program supports people aged 65 years and older, and people with a disability and their carers, who require assistance at home and access to the community.

An important component of HACC is the Ballarat Meals on Wheels program, which is a very valuable service. More than just a meal, it is a daily visit to monitor isolated community members. The Ballarat program has 240 highly valued volunteers who deliver meals every weekday to 400 residents.

The City of Ballarat has constructed the new $250,000 Meals on Wheels Volunteer Hub and Distribution Centre. The new centre is a space for volunteers to socialise, remain active and engaged in the community, and receive training.

It will host celebrations to recognise the important contribution volunteers make to the City of Ballarat’s commitment to seniors; for example, National Volunteer Week and National Meals on Wheels Day.

Many of the City of Ballarat’s dedicated volunteers are seniors. Our volunteers say they gain a range of rewards from volunteering, including learning new skills, making new friends and receiving personal satisfaction.

The City of Ballarat also provides rate relief to assist with cost of living pressures for older members of the community.

POSITIVE AGEING IN BALLARATThis Council developed the Positive Ageing Framework to further its quality seniors programs and services, as well as strengthening its commitment to seniors across all the work of Council.

The Ballarat Seniors Festival is a month-long celebration with a busy program of community events including live music and performances, sport and recreation, education and information, and always lots of fun.


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examples of the City of Ballarat’s continued commitment to conserving water and energy, and making Ballarat a ‘Greener’ place to live. Other Clean Ballarat initiatives:

• Council has begun a big project to replace all the city’s street lights withLEDlowenergylightfittings. • The City of Ballarat was a partner indeliveringfloodmappingforthe Burrumbeet Creek catchment and the Miners Rest Local Flood Guide. • Council developed its Nature Strip Policy. • The City of Ballarat partnered to deliver the State Government’s $1 million “Breathing life back into the Yarrowee River” project from 2013 to 2015. Included community involvement in tree planting, litter clean ups and educational events. • The City of Ballarat delivers two free waste vouchers to every household annually. • Council promotes Plastic Free July and offers the annual Detox Your Home collection. • This Council has invested in expanding the public place recycling program.

Adopting an urban forest approach to better manage our environment is a key concept of The Ballarat Strategy and this Council has greatly invested in new trees and natural programs including One Tree Per Child and Exceptional Tree Register, as well and planning and ongoing works at the City of Ballarat’s many parks, gardens, lakes and natural open spaces. In 2015, more than 1600 new trees were planted by City of Ballarat.

Due to popular request, the City of Ballarat published its myNature magazine in 2015, with great information about local projects and programs including tree planting, recycling, environmental planning, waste and energy management.

The City of Ballarat manages many lakes, gardens, parks and open spaces including Lake Wendouree, and keeps Ballarat beautiful with the city presentation program. The popular Begonia Festival celebrates the Ballarat’s natural heritage and in 2015, the Council committed $1.4milliontofullyfundthefirst stage of the redeveloped fernery at the Ballarat Botanical Gardens.

Solar panels on Council buildings and low energy street lights are two

C L E A N B A L L A R A T

The Clean Ballarat program delivers an integrated approach to all of the City of Ballarat’s environmental initiatives, including the management of the city’s waste, and innovative solutions to water and energy use.

This Council established a citywide green garden waste kerbside collection in 2016. Green garden waste makes up about 20 percent of waste in the average garbage bin and this new service will divert waste from landfill.Thegreenwasteistakentoa specialised composting facility to be processed for landscaping and agricultural purposes.

The City of Ballarat is committed to building an innovative Waste to Energy facility for the Ballarat region. The new green garden waste collection isakeyfirststeptomakesureweare using our waste as a productive resource. Ultimately, any waste currentlydestinedforlandfillwillbeconsidered as potential input for a waste to energy facility. Council is committedtodeliveringafinancialand environmentally sustainable waste management solution for our growing city and the whole region.


N E I G H B O U R H O O D S

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Learmonth, Ballarat North & Soldiers Hill, Warrenheip, Lake Esmond, Mount Pleasant, Cardigan Village and Pennyweight Park.

On National Neighbour Day, the City of Ballarat encourages residents to embrace the simple concept of “neighbourliness.” The Map my Neighbourhood program created localised maps that support active, sustainable healthy transport in Wendouree, Delacombe and Sebastopol.

The City of Ballarat Community Safety Awards recognise the work of organisations and individuals to keep our city safe and building positive communities.

In 2015, the City of Ballarat Children’s Consultation project was based on Neighbourhoods, including what makes a neighbourhood and how local kids feel about their own neighbourhood.

The City of Ballarat Library Outreach service expanded to now visit the following neighbourhoods: Learmonth, Miners Rest, Buninyong, Delacombe, Warrenheip, Cardigan Village, Golden Point, and Ballarat East.

Council is committed to making Ballarat a great place and we understand that residents love our sense of community and want to live in a great neighbourhood.

The City of Ballarat teams are out in your neighbourhood every day, working on footpaths and roads, sports grounds and playgrounds, parks and nature strips, picking up lost pets and collecting the city’s rubbish. Our employees are working in local homes and neighbourhoods include Home and Community Care workers, Maternal and Child Nurses, Family Day Care educators, school crossing supervisors, and Meals on Wheel volunteers.

The City of Ballarat New Residents Program invites our newest community members to meet friends and share information about local services and activities. We want to make sure that wherever you live in Ballarat, the city feels like home.

This Council created the Engaging Communities program to build strong neighbourhoods with community-led projects, embracing the philosophy that no one knows better what’s needed in a local area than its residents. During this

term, $2.5 million has been invested in partnership projects including the Miners Rest Community Park, Learmonth Pathway to Growth, Cardigan Village Community Centre, Sebastopol Men’s Shed, Brown Hill Progress Park, Ballarat North Community Centre and Buninyong Youth Activity Space.

This Council invested $1.2 million in the Community Impact Grants Program, giving valuable funding to projects and event of local not-for-profitcommunitygroups, that are doing great things all around the city. The City of Ballarat supports local kindergartens and playgroups, community gardens, men’s sheds, sporting clubs, neighbourhood and senior citizens centres.

The City of Ballarat is working with six townships to develop long-term visions and action plans for their neighbourhoods. The Township Plans will help local groups apply for grants, prioritise investment in the townships, create community actions and help manage required change.

The City of Ballarat myNeighbourhood community newsletters have been very popular in Buninyong, Miners Rest,


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Ballarat is the hometown of some of Australia’s most recognised musicians and this Council launched the Ballarat Live Music Strategy to support the development of this vital creative sector.

Artsandcultureisalsoflourishingthrough visual arts opportunities including the City of Ballarat’s Backspace Gallery and new projects including the Chinese Open Monument, ContainART Mobile Gallery, Police Lane Gallery and Unicorn Lane Gallery.

During this Council term, new public art installations have been created in the Ballarat CBD, Buninyong, Doug Dean Reserve in Delacombe, Bakery Hill, and Learmonth.

The Season of the Arts in Spring has invigorated the city with world-class arts and cultural events including the Ballarat International Foto Bienalle, Archibald Prize and the Ballarat Cabaret Festival, as well as local Melbourne Writers Festival and Melbourne Spring Fashion Week events.

Her Majesty’s Ballarat is home to the city’s largest event, the renowned Royal South Street Competitions, and also boasts an extensive events program including the Ballarat Cabaret Festival.

Celebrating 140 years, the stunning theatrehasjustreceivedasignificant$1.12 million redevelopment. Fully funded by Council, the works included 890 new seats, new specially designed carpet, improved accessandworksincludingflooring,electrical and painting, to provide a contemporary theatre experience. The Lydiard Street façade of Her Majesty’s Ballarat received a $140,000 facelift in 2014, included render repairs, timber repairs, repainting, installation of new balconettes and upgrade to façade lighting.

Arts and culture is alive and thriving in Ballarat with new arts spaces and public art across the city; and popular events including Backyard Tasters, Ballarat Loungeroom and, Laneways and the new Songways Festival. In2017,Ballaratwillhostthefirstregional White Night event.

A R T S & C U L T U R E

Ballarat is home to a vibrant creative community that crosses boundaries of age, ability and background.

This Council has enabled the increased support for arts and culture events, programs and projects in Ballarat, appreciating the great value and enjoyment they give to the local community.

The oldest and largest regional art gallery in Australia, the iconic Art Gallery of Ballarat has in recent years continued to present important and popular major exhibitions including the very successful Archibald Prize, For Auld Lang Syne and EIKON. This term, Council has invested in modern upgrades at the historic Gallery in the Selkirk Gallery and a new front foyer desk and blackout curtains.

Education is a key focus for the gallery, with opportunities for artists to broaden their scope and for the community to participate in workshops such as school holiday programs.


L I V I N G & L E A R N I N G

Want to know more? Watch Living & Learning video at www.ballarat.vic.gov.au

and delivers the highly successful Multicultural Ambassadors program, enhancing community awareness and social acceptance in Ballarat.

Held during Cultural Diversity Week in March, the annual Harmony Fest is a vibrant community celebration of cultural music, food, demonstrations, family activities and markets.

This Council term, the Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) and Education and Employment Pathways Program (CEEP) assisting Ballarat’s multicultural community tofindemploymentlaunched,theMulticultural Information Place (MIP) desk at Ballarat Library was opened, and a new City of Ballarat Multicultural Services Directory was published.

Council is dedicated to recognising Ballarat’s many wonderful young people and building the leaders of the future, with great programs including Youth Council, Ballarat’s Young Global Ambassadors, FreeZa music events, the Whitten Project and Unique Message Maker programs. The City of Ballarat Youth Awards are an opportunity to celebrate Ballarat’s many young people who make a positive contribution to the community.

The City of Ballarat will soon have a new home for Living and Learning, with the exciting transformation of the current Civic Hall site as an innovative community hub.

More than 1,000 people visit the Ballarat Libraries in the CBD, Sebastopol and Wendouree every day. In April 2016, this Council approved a master plan to deliver an expanded Ballarat Library, cultural diversity centre, youth and children’s spaces, cafes and community spaces.

This new project aligns with the City of Ballarat’s commitment to building the libraries of the future that Ballarat deserves with an expanded central library and the Sebastopol Library redevelopment, delivering the Ballarat Digital Hub and new technology including the Radio Frequency ID System.

The Sebastopol Library Redevelopment, funded by $1.25 million from Council and $600,000 from the State Government, will transform the library into a local hub for exciting cultural, learning and recreational programs. Open in 2017, it will be a vibrant and interesting place for the whole community,

welcoming people of all ages and all backgrounds.

Ballarat is a proud, multicultural city and we celebrate the culture, history and traditions of all nations including indigenous Australians.

This Council developed the second Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) 2014-2017, encouraging greater understanding, acknowledgement, respect, inclusion of, and opportunities for, Aboriginal people of the Ballarat region. The Koorie Engagement Action Group (KEAG) is Council’s primary advisory and reference group, providing a vital connection between Council and the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community. In 2013, the Bunjil sculpture was returned to Lake Wendouree, soaring above the Indigenous Themed Playspace, and every year the City of Ballarat celebrates NAIDOC Week and Reconciliation Week.

Every month, the City of Ballarat hosts Citizenship Ceremonies for local people becoming Australians citizens. The City of Ballarat supports many great groups and organisations dedicated to building a positive multicultural community in Ballarat,

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WHAT’S UP WITH WASTE

Plastic drink bottles and newspapers can go into the kerbside recycling bin.

You can also put telephone books, soft drink lids, coffee cups and takeaway container plastics in your yellow-lidded recycling bin.

You can recycle aluminium foil and aerosol spray cans. You can recycle household batteries for free. Just take them to the City of Ballarat Transfer Station, Gillies Street; or Customer Service, 25 Armstrong Street South. You can drop off small household e-waste for free at the City of Ballarat Transfer Station.

WASTE VOUCHERS Two free waste vouchers were sent to every household receiving a City of Ballarat waste service in July. Each voucher, uniquely coded to your residence, is valid for one load of maximum one cubic metre of hard or green waste at the City of Ballarat Transfer Station, Gillies Street South, Alfredton. Vouchers may be used until 31 July 2017.

NEW GREEN WASTE COLLECTION In the first month of the City of Ballarat green waste collection service, more than 540 tonnes of green waste were picked up from local kerbsides. This material has been converted to compost for use in agriculture and landscaping.

Thanks to all residents and ratepayers for the support to get the new bin collection schedule correct, reducing a large amount of green waste from going to landfill.

CLEAN BALLARAT Clean Ballarat is looking at ways of improving Ballarat’s waste services and the way they are delivered in order to achieve the goal of 65% waste diversion from landfill. Waste management is an important responsibility and service of the City of Ballarat, and investigating ways of using our waste as a resource is a key consideration in reducing landfill.

WASTE COLLECTION CALENDARS Keep an eye out for waste collection calendars, to be delivered to local mailboxes in September.

DID YOU K N OW ?

DETOX YOUR HOME Detox your Home is a safe, free and easy-to-use service to dispose of common household chemicals without harming your health or the environment.

10am to 2pm Saturday 3 December Ballarat Transfer Station Gillies Street South, Ballarat

Decanting not permitted. Only containers up to 20 litres accepted.

For more information, visit sustainability.vic.gov.au/detoxyourhome or call 1300 363 744.

NEW CHARGES AT BALLARAT TRANSFER STATION On 13 July, new waste charges come into effect at the Ballarat Transfer Station.

The 2016/17 Ballarat Transfer Station charges are:

• General Waste by 0.5 cubic metre: $22.60 • General Waste by cubic metre: $45.50 General waste includes hard waste, wood, plastics, household waste, building waste (including plastic, metal, plasterboard) and treated timber.

• Rubble by cubic metre: $57.60 Rubble includes rock, brick and concrete (no metal or plastic).

• Green Waste by cubic metre: $20.15 Green waste includes prunings, grass clippings, leaves and branches.

• Refrigerators: $17.90 per item There is no change to cost for mattress or tyres. E-waste (including televisions) is free.

The Ballarat Transfer Station, Gillies Street South, is open Monday to Friday: 8am to 4pm, and Weekends: 10am to 4pm. For more information, visit www.ballarat.vic.gov.au


RATES IN THE MAIL The City of Ballarat rates notices were sent to local ratepayers in the mail in August. Payment information and dates are detailed in the notice.

Not received your rates notice? Call City of Ballarat Customer Service at 5320 5500.

NEW PARKING CHARGESAs approved in the 2016/17 Council Budget, new parking charges came into effect on 1 July 2016.

The 2016/17 street parking charge is $2 per hour and the penalty for not purchasing a ticket or for overstaying the time allowed is $65.

Penalties for all other parking infringements, such as parking in a No Standing zone, are set by the Victorian Road Rules. These range from $79 to $155 depending on the offence. Penalty unit amounts are set in accordance with the Monetary Units Act 2004 (Vic) and the City of Ballarat cannot vary or reduce these penalty amounts.

Want more information? Call the City of Ballarat’s Customer Service Centre at 5320 5500 or visit www.ballarat.vic.gov.au

City of Ballarat Road WorksThe following construction projects are in the works:

Project Title Description of Works Project Duration

Cornish Street, Buninyong - Simpson Street to Yuille Street

Road pavement reconstruction, and new kerb and channel works September to October

Leopold Street, east of Learmonth Street Road pavement reconstruction, kerb and channel and ancillary works September to October

Barkly and Bradshaw Streets, Golden Point Roundabout construction, asphalt resurfacing, and kerb and channel works

September to October

Fisken Street, Buninyong - Herriott Street to Simpson Street

Road pavement reconstruction, kerb and channel construction October to November

Lydiard Street - Sturt Street to Dana Street, east side

Footpath construction, bluestone paving works and channel repairs November to December

Kennedys Road, Miners Rest Concrete lining repairs to Burrumbeet Creek culvert November to December

Residents and businesses directly affected by these projects will receive letters from the City of Ballarat with details of the location and impact of the works. Remember to approach works areas with caution and keep an eye out for speed restriction signs.

CITY CIRCLE BUS TRIAL CONCLUDESThe City Circle bus made its final run on Sunday 31 July, concluding the six-month trial of the free hop-on, hop-off CBD bus service, funded by City of Ballarat and the State Government.

The City of Ballarat collected data and feedback on the bus service during the trial. This information will be collated at the completion of the trial and reported back to the State Government and Public Transport Victoria (PTV).

Thanks to all residents and visitors who jumped on board the City Circle bus and took part in the trial, generously sharing their opinions and ideas on public transport in Ballarat.

P U T T I N G BA L L A RAT BUSINESS FIRST Sign up for a free City of Ballarat TenderWrite workshop and get the edge to achieve greater success winning tenders for your business.

Workshops will be held 9am to 3pm on Thursday 22 September and Wednesday 26 October, at Ballarat Town Hall

Want to register? Call 5320 5116 or email [email protected]


BWEZ is the region’s engine room for jobs and economic growth over the next 20 years, and is designed to support business innovation and productivity.

It is a staged development of 438 hectares of land adjacent to the Ballarat Airport as a high-quality industrial estate for a range of manufacturing, agribusiness, construction, freight and logistics, and research and development uses. It will include large lots, a freight hub, access for high-productivity freight vehicles and top-quality infrastructure.

The City of Ballarat has been working on BWEZ for five years in partnership with Regional Development Victoria and Major Projects Victoria. It is part of the City of Ballarat’s exciting plans to develop the Ballarat economy to meet the employment

BALLARAT WEST EMPLOYMENT ZONE

and service needs of the city’s growing population. The City of Ballarat successfully secured $30 million in funding from the State Government and Council has contributed $5 million to this important project.

BWEZ CONSTRUCTION Local civil construction company, Pipecon commenced construction of stage 1 of the Ballarat West Employment Zone (BWEZ) in December 2015. Construction has progressed on schedule and subject to weather conditions, will be complete in Spring 2016. The road structure has taken shape and signage, marking the gateway to the precinct has been installed.

Broadbent’s Grain have commenced construction of its $24 million facility.

BWEZ SALES Overall, there was a solid response from businesses to the Stage 1 Expression of Interest. The first sales to be announced have been to Broadbent’s Grain, Kane Transport and Agrimac. Positive negotiations are continuing with the remainder of Stage 1 respondants .

BWEZ FREIGHT HUB The BWEZ Freight Hub Expression of Interest process closed in February 2016 and negotiations with respondents are underway. Work on the 24ha Hub’s infrastructure design is advancing. The City of Ballarat successfully secured $9.1 million from the Federal Government for this valuable productivity-driving project.

THE SEBASTOPOL LIBRARY REDEVELOPMENT Architectural designs have been completed for the Sebastopol Library Redevelopment including the RFID self loan station. The construction phase of the project is scheduled to commence in summer with a nine-month construction period expected. The new Sebastopol Library hub has incorporated universal design to provide improved accessibility and greater use of the facility for all.


FIRE PREVENTIONIt’s everyone’s businessFire hazard inspections will be carried out by the City of Ballarat’s Fire Prevention Officers this fire season and properties with fire hazards will be served with a Fire Prevention Notice.

Failure to comply with the notice, issued under the Country Fire Authority Act 1958, will result in a fine of $1,555. The City of Ballarat will also carry out the works required, with all costs charged to the landowner/occupier. Proceedings may also be taken against the landowner/occupier for failure to comply. If proceedings are taken, fines are up to $18,655 and/or up to 12 months imprisonment.

THINK YOU MAY NOT BOTHER THIS YEAR? During the last Fire Danger Period, 302 Fire Prevention Notices were issued, with 37 properties non-compliant. These hazardous situations were resolved by the City of Ballarat and all costs billed to the landowner/occupier.

The City of Ballarat received 205 customer complaints to reports of possible fire hazards and every complaint was investigated and inspected by officers.

WANT TO KNOW MORE? Call the City of Ballarat’s Fire Prevention Officer at 5320 5568.

ARE YOU FIRE READY?Don’t wait for summer! Follow thesesimple guidelines to make sure your property and your family are fire ready this Spring:

Cut the grass Grass, weeds or undergrowth should be cut to a height less than 100mm. It must be maintained at this height throughout the Fire Danger Period (ends 1 May 2017).

Remove fire fuel Owners of property with bushland should manage fine fuels on the ground. This includes leaf litter and small branches up to six millimetres in diameter.

Check the plan Review and update your plan regularly. Don’t have one? Visit www.cfa.vic.gov.au and protect your family.

NEIGHBOURHOOD SAFER PLACESNeighbourhood Safer Places are a place of last resort in bushfire emergencies only, to be used when there is imminent threat of bushfire and the planned options are not possible.

Neighbourhood Safer Places are not designed to replace a personal bushfire survival plan, which the CFA recommends for all households. On days when there is advice to leave early, people should relocate well away to an area of lower risk either the night before or early in the morning.

Neighbourhood Safer Places may afford some protection from radiant heat, the biggest killer during bushfire, however the degree of safety depends on a number of factors, including the intensity of the bushfire.

The following Neighbourhood Safer Place locations have been assessed by the CFA and are compliant with CFA Guidelines.

TOWN/SUBURB LOCATION

BUNINYONG Buninyong CBD Area bounded by Learmonth, Inglis, Forest and Warrenheip Streets

MOUNT CLEAR Midvale Shopping Centre Corner of Geelong Road and Whitehorse Road

CANADIAN LAKES Canadian Lakes Boulevard Intersections of Canadian Lakes Boulevard and Carnaby Way, and Boulevard and Provincial Way

BALLARAT Ballarat CBD Area bounded by Lydiard, Mair, Dana and Doveton Streets

INVERMAY Invermay Recreation Reserve Muscatel Road

For more information, visit www.saferplaces.cfa.vic.gov.au

Featuring the prestigious Archibald Prize, the Ballarat Cabaret Festival, Melbourne Spring Fashion Week (MSFW) Ballarat Fashion Series and the inaugural SongWays Festival, there is a wealth of culture to discover in Ballarat.

Immerse yourself in historic and contemporary art The prestigious Archibald Prize will be held for a second year at the Art Gallery of Ballarat, featuring portraits of some of Australia’s most renowned subjects (see page 25). To top off your art fix, why not explore the region’s ever-increasing offering of galleries and museums including The Lost Ones Gallery, Gold Museum, Museum of Australian Democracy at Eureka (M.A.D.E) or Creswick Museum.

FASHION FIX From 2 to 4 September, get your fashion fix at the MSFW Ballarat Regional Extension - Ballarat Fashion Series. An immersive fashion series, the event will explore the stunning talent of the Western Districts. With runway shows featuring top-of-the-line designers, MSFW highlights, Wool Industry retrospective, and Spring racing edit, the Series will also showcase fresh local food and wines from the region.

DINE IN STYLE Get comfortable at one of our award-winning restaurants or wine bars and order yourself a locally-produced gourmet dinner accompanied by a glass of local wine. For something more casual, head to one of our prized cafes or bars and settle down with a premium coffee or some delectable treats.

NIGHT ON THE TOWN The Ballarat Cabaret Festival will return to the city, 7 to 9 October. Regional Australia’s only cabaret festival, the event will feature a star-studded line-up of acts (see page 20). Our city will also play host to the inaugural SongWays Festival, 13 to 16 October. The festival will celebrate the vibrancy of regional music and showcase some of the best musicians from Ballarat and beyond.

A SEASON OF REGIONAL ARTOur city is fast becoming a melting pot of art, music and culture and it will all be showcased this Spring as part of the Season of the Arts.

Spring Fashion

Tickets are now on sale from $20, visitballarat.com.au/msfw. All evening events feature food and wine from the Western District.

IN BALLARAT Collections by Australia’s leading designers will take to the runways in regional Victoria, as Melbourne Spring Fashion Week (MSFW) extends its schedule of events to Ballarat. The MSFW Ballarat Regional Extension - Ballarat Fashion Series, partnering with BMW Ballarat, will feature local designers including Ballarat’s Rebecca Vallance and Warrnambool’s Lisa Gorman, unveiling the Western District’s contribution to the fashion industry in MSFW’s only regional runway. Co-host of The Project, singer, Logie winner and Ballarat local Gorgi Coghlan is the official Ambassador for the Ballarat Fashion Series.

Full line-up for the Series: Rebecca Vallance, Gorman, Dion Lee, Akira, Calibre, Megan Park, Millinery - Danica Erard, Harlow Loves Daisy, Nevenka, Arthur Galan, Thurley, Bianca Spender, and Sass and Bide.

• Friday 2 September: Behind-the-scenes exclusive cocktail evening. • Saturday 3 September: Artisan designer Trunk Sale showcasing local fashion, wares and premium services, free and open to the public. • Saturday 3 September: Runway 1 (3pm) and Runway 2 (7pm), showcasing Australian designers including the best of the Western District. • Sunday 4 September: Retail experience.


September: Event calendarPost your event details to the City of Ballarat online calendar at www.ballarat.vic.gov.au. It’s a great way to promote your event free of charge.

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Ballarat FreshProduce Market9am to 1pmBridge Mall

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SEPTEMBER & OCTOBER

ROYAL SOUTH STREET EISTEDDFOD

Australia’s rising stars of dance, instrumental and vocal music, and calisthenics take the stage at

Her Majesty’s Ballarat. City of Ballarat is a proud supporter

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FATHERS DAY

Spring Celebrations Music, talks, film,

performances1 to 3 September

Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute

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NBL BasketballMelbourne United v Cairns TaipansMars Minerdome ballaratbasketball.com

Smart Living Farmers Market9am to 1pmLake Wendouree


Australian Citizenship DayCity of Ballarat is proud to welcome new Australians at Citizenship Ceremonies every month at Town Hall

Design Exchange Market10am to 4pmMining Exchangethedesignexchange.com.au

Celebrating the Arts23 to 25 September

Ballarat Floral Group Exhibition

Benefits EJ Tipping Foundation

Ballarat Botanical Gardens

22FREE City of Ballarat TenderWrite WorkshopRegistrations essential: 5320 5116 9am to 3pmBallarat Town Hall

Ballarat Woodworker'sGuild Show 24 & 25 SeptemberBallarat Exhibition Centre, Wendouree More than 50 expert craftspeople display and demonstrate skills in wood, leather, pottery and wool. Stalls and children’s activities.

National Police Remembrance DayBlue Ribbon DayHonour the dedicatedpolicemen and women who died serving the community.www.police.vic.gov.au

PUBLIC HOLIDAY

www.artgalleryofballarat.com.au

Photo: Winkipop Media

Art Gallery of BallaratTo 2 OctoberRick Amor Drawing Prize

To 2 OctoberJon Harris: The Original Memory

To 2 OctoberYvonne Audette in Spain

To 2 OctoberLisa Anderson: Journeys - Due North

14 October to 27 NovemberArchibald Prize 2016Artwork credit: Belynda Henry, Louise Olsen, a beautiful summary


The Ballarat Cabaret Festival is back! Five years in the making, this is one of Ballarat’s most exciting Festivals yet. From 7 to 9 October, the 2016 festival features some of the biggest names in cabaret! This year, the festival welcomes Australian international cabaret sensation Meow Meow in an exclusive performance of Feline Intimate (9 October). Having worked with David Bowie, Pina Bausch and Barry Humphries (to name just a few), Meow Meow makes her glittering Ballarat debut to close the festival with a roar.

The Opening Gala (7 October) is always a sell-out and this year it plays host to two legends of Australian music as Vince Jones and Paul Grabowsky perform songs from their album Provenance - a collection of ballads that showcase each performer’s unique craftsmanship and perfect partnership.

Australian icon, political activist and living legend Carlotta takes Ballarat on a whirlwind journey through her extraordinary life with songs and stories from on and off the stage in the show Carlotta – Queen of the Cross (8 October). Outrageously funny and brutally honest, be reminded why audiences have been tickled pink and falling in love with her for more than 50 years.

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Award-winning cabaret performers Michael Griffiths (In Vogue – Songs by Madonna, Cole and Sweet Dreams) and Amelia Ryan (Storm In A D-Cup and Lady Liberty) return to Ballarat to celebrate the songbooks of Aussie icons Olivia Newton-John and Peter Allen in Livvy And Pete (8 October). Be prepared for an easy-listening odyssey of humble beginnings, world domination, sequins and jumpsuits, Tenterfield Saddler and Xanadu! Last but not least, The Fabulous Dame Farrar (8 October) graces Ballarat with her presence as - fuelled by her penchant for gin martinis - she literally rolls out her favourite songs and her own ‘unique’ anecdotes until she has nothing left to give.

Tickets prices for the 2016 Ballarat Cabaret Festival range from $22 to $55. Don’t forget to purchase a 2016 Cabaret program pass to see all festival performances; and if you like that little bit of extra cabaret love, checkout the VIP Festival passes.

For tickets, festival passes and information about this year’s program, meal and accommodation packages, and the 2016 In Development series, visit www.ballaratcabaret.com or call 5333 5888.

Dame Farrar

Image: Meow Meow by Karl Giant

Pete & LivvyCarlottaVince Jones


October: Event calendarPost your event details to the City of Ballarat online calendar at www.ballarat.vic.gov.au. It’s a great way to promote your event free of charge.

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VICTORIAN SENIORS FESTIVAL | seniorsonline.com.au

BALLARAT SENIORS FESTIVAL See page 32




DAYLIGHT SAVINGSAt 2am, move clocks forward one hour. And remember to test and replace batteries in all household smoke alarms

Eureka Stamp & Coin Fair9.30am to 3.30pm

Ballarat Specialist School Gillies Street, Wendouree

FREE ENTRY



OCTOBER 26 FREE City of Ballarat TenderWrite WorkshopRegistrations essential: 5320 5116 9am to 3pmBallarat Town Hall

13 to 16 October

Ballarat’s Big Book Bonanza9am to 4pm

Ballarat East Rotary Club St Andrew’s Hall, Ballarat

14 to 16 October

Ballarat Orchid ShowCnr Gillies & Gregory Sts, Wendouree

ARCHIBALD PRIZE 201614 October to 27 November

See page 2

LAST CHANCEVote in Local Government Elections

21 to 23 October

Tour of the GoldfieldsAustralia’s best cyclists compete in Ballarat

CHILDREN'S WEEKchildrensweek.org.au

See page 33

22 to 30 October

22 to 23 October

Native Flower ShowBallarat Botanical Gardens apsvic.org.au

Run Ballaratrunaustralia.com.au

Ballarat Health & Lifestyle ExpoMining Exchange ballarathealthandlifestyleexpo.com FREE ENTRY

26 to 29 October

Ballarat Wine ShowBallarat Showgrounds Cnr Creswick Rd & Howitt Street

Dollshouse & Miniatures Fair and ExhibitionBrown Hill Public Hall 375 Humffray St North

Ballarat Bonsai ExhibitionBallarat Botanical Gardens

Ballarat Motor ShowBallarat Showgrounds

SEPTEMBER & OCTOBER

ROYAL SOUTH STREET EISTEDDFOD

Australia’s rising stars of dance, instrumental and vocal music, and calisthenics take the stage at

Her Majesty’s Ballarat. City of Ballarat is a proud supporter

of Royal South Street.royalsouthstreet.com.au

All GM Charity Car Show Sunday 16 October | Ballarat Turf ClubBenefits Ballarat Hospital Children’s Ward allgmday.com.au


To 11 SeptemberSIORAI: Visualising The Words Of James Fintan Lalor Today

Acclaimed Irish contemporary artist Brendon Deacy celebrates the historical bonds between Australia and Ireland in this centenary year of the Irish Easter Rising.

17 September 2016 to 22 January 2017Roses from the Heart

Conceptual Tasmanian artist Dr Christina Henri has taken Australia’s female convict story to the world, and M.A.D.E is bringing it to Ballarat. The Roses from the Heart project is the first memorial to the 25,566 women sentenced as convicts and transported to Australia from 1788 to 1853 and features thousands of hand-made servant’s bonnets, all hand stitched with the names, dates and ships that brought them here. After visiting the Cascades Female Factory Historic Site in South Hobart in 2003, Dr Henri was captivated by the plight of convict women and their children. With this exhibition, M.A.D.E commemorates the important legacy these women made to Australian history. Visitors are welcome to stitch a bonnet to symbolise the life of a convict woman and help reach the final target number of 25, 566.

102 Stawell Street South, Ballarat. Open 10am to 5pm daily. For information, call 1800 287 113 or visit www.made.org

SPRING at M.A.D.E

All exhibitions are free with admission

On 12 & 13 November, take this unique opportunity to view three gardens in the historic Ballarat Centre: the iconic Bishop’s Palace in Sturt Street; the Hotham Street property ‘Elsinore’, dating back to the late 1800s, once owned by famous war hero Pompey Elliott; and a 1920s house with restored garden in a double block in Sturt Street that was a recent finalist in the Ballarat Heritage Awards. A 20-minute drive from Ballarat is a stunning traditional garden in a bush setting at Carngham.

On Friday 11 November, the popular Speakers Forum Luncheon includes an award-winning garden photographer, a garden designer/plantsman and a well-known Melbourne horticultural expert.

Ballarat Gardens in Spring is a not-for-profit event of the Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens, with proceeds to the Ballarat Fernery Redevelopment project. Tickets are $5.

Want to know more? Visit www.ballaratopengardens.com.au

The ninth annual Ballarat Gardens in Spring weekend will features four private gardens open to the public.

GARDEN DESIGNFEST C O M E S T O B A L L A R A TGarden Designfest, one of Australia’s premier open garden events, features two local gardens - a Paddy Milne designed garden in Ballarat North and a Richard Bellemo Garden in Cardigan – open to the public on 19 & 20 November.

Garden Designfest is a Rotary project, and since its inception in 2004, the event has donated almost $400,000 to charities.

For tickets and information, visit www.gardendesignfest.com.au


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Design Exchange Market10am to 4pmMining Exchangethedesignexchange.com.au



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REMEMBRANCE DAY

PUBLIC HOLIDAY Ballarat Show

11 to 13 November Ballarat Showgrounds9.30am to 10pm, Friday & Saturday 9.30am to 5pm, Sunday ballaratshow.org.au

150th BALLARAT SHOW

12 & 26 November

Smart Living Farmer's

Market9am to 1pm

Windmill Drive, Lake Wendouree

LAST CHANCENominations: Australia Day Awardsballarat.vic.gov.au

MOVEMBER 2016

WRITING THE WAR

18 November to 8 January 2017See page 35

10am to 4pm | SUNDAY 27 NOVEMBERLake Wendouree foreshore350 Stallholders on Lake Wendouree foreshore. Rotary Club of Ballarat’s largest fundraising event.ballaratspringfest.com.au

SPRINGFEST MARKET SUNDAY BALLARAT’S BIGGEST BOOK FAIR12 to 13 NovemberBenefits homeless support programs St Andrew’s Hall, Ballarat

Saturday 19 November | Ballarat Turf Club

Ballarat Cupcountryracing.com.au/ballarat-turf-club

30th Anniversary Gala ConcertBallarat Symphony Orchestra

Wendouree Performing Arts Centre

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AN ARTISTIC JOURNEYYvonne Audette in Spain On show until Sunday 2 October, 2016

Described as ‘Australia’s greatest living abstract painter,’ Yvonne Audette shows for the first time a remarkable body of figurative work she made in 1955 Spain, a country still smarting from the horrendous experiences of the Civil War only 16 years prior.

Audette says that poverty, illness, and disease were everywhere, while the Franco dictatorship had thousands of political prisoners under lock and key. Men were taken off the streets, leaving women, children and elderly to wander from village to village looking for work, food and seeking refuge. These powerful images are the basis for The Refugees and The Prayer, both featured in the exhibition.

Lisa Anderson: Journeys North On show until Sunday 2 October, 2016

In contrast, contemporary artist Dr Lisa Anderson depicts her experience visiting the Arctic Circle.

“When I first went to the Arctic the depth of knowledge of both science and folklore were palpable and became a focus — the realisation that folklore was telling us of not just the simple ‘why is it so’ stories, but rather telling us of time, of potential, of futures.”

Anderson’s interest in climate change centres on exploring what we miss by not looking into the landscape, and the stories and indicators that are there but hidden in the folklore of different cultures.

Porthole to the Northwest Passage

Yvonne Audette, The Refugees, 1955

KIDS N ART AT THE GALLERY An innovative program to attract young children and their carers to visit the Art Gallery of Ballarat will be trialled next year, thanks to a State Government grant.

The Gallery will offer targeted programs for groups of parents with babies to children of playgroup and kindergarten age. Sessions will be open to the public as well as being delivered through Child and Family Services (CAFS) and the City of Ballarat Family and Children’s Services’ Department.

Kids N Art aims to reinforce the Gallery as a child-friendly place, to help make children comfortable in the Gallery environment, and to provide a supportive and friendly environment for children and carers to interact with the artworks and each other.

The trial program will run in 2017, beginning in Term One.

Two very different travel experiences in very different eras are on show at the Art Gallery of Ballarat this Spring.

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City of Ballarat CBD Car Parking Action Plan You told us…• 57% believe parking meets their needs on weekends. • 48% say parking meets their needs on weekdays.

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Playspace Strategy • Almost 41% use playgrounds more than once a week.• 63% happy with current playspaces• Swings, slides and climbing structures the most wanted features for children under 12 years.• 69% want fitness stations added to playgrounds.

Works underway at Civic Hall Landscape design concepts will be completed in Spring with designs for the main hall renovation expected mid-2017.

Early works will start at the Civic Hall site in September including:

• Façade restoration • Car park realignment • Commencement of landscaping works

During construction there will be temporary loss of some carparks on the east side of the hall, however works will be programmed to minimise inconvenience. The approved master plan includes no net loss of car parking on the site.

The south and west sides of the site will be transformed into a Civic Plaza, including green space, community areas, spaces for play and provision for the arts. The existing skate park, now 20 years old, will be removed and skating features will be included in the new design, particularly suited for younger skaters and families.

The Civic Hall Master Plan

In April 2016, Ballarat City Council approved a master plan that will link the Civic Hall site with the existing Ballarat Library.

The City of Ballarat will implement a staged works program, which includes developing the Civic Hall Main Hall and foyer as a multi-function space and a heart of culture and community activity.

Themasterplanreflectskeycommunityandexpertinputintothe design process. It is also consistent with the Victorian Design Review Panel’s recommendations.

The master plan provides for the development of a facility that will deliver a much-needed service to meet the Ballarat community’s needs for the next 50 years. It is also expected to stimulate jobs and activate the CBD.

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These are some of the questions the City of Ballarat wants your help to answer, with all residents encouraged to share their ideas and opinions for the development of a new Master Plan for Lake Wendouree.

The existing Lake Wendouree Landscape Master Plan is now 22 years old and there are currently more than $20 million of potential projects being proposed by community groups for the Lake precinct. The new Master Plan will review these projects, identify and address a range of issues relating to the Lake and environs, and create a strategic plan for the future of Lake Wendouree.

All residents of Ballarat and the region are encouraged to complete the community survey online at haveyoursay.ballarat.vic.gov.au or pick up a paper copy at the Ballarat Library, Doveton Street North; City of Ballarat Customer Service, 25 Armstrong Street South; or the Ballarat Aquatic & Lifestyle Centre (BALC). Survey closes Friday 30 September, 2016.

Following community consultation in August and the survey, the Preliminary Draft Master Plan will be developed. The final Lake Wendouree Master Plan is expected to take approximately 12 months to complete and includes three stages for community engagement and feedback.

THE JEWEL IN BALLARAT’S CROWNLake Wendouree is significant at a local, state and national level. One of few lakes in Australia that is located in the centre of a major city, Lake Wendouree is a very valuable natural environment existing in an important area of Ballarat’s heritage. Its proud rowing history as the home of the 1956 Olympics through to hosting the World Rowing Masters Championships, has placed Ballarat on the international sporting stage.

The existing Lake Wendouree Landscape Master Plan (1994) has achieved a great deal in 22 years, steering positive development in the whole precinct through drought and restoring the abundant centre of community life it is today.

The Ballarat Strategy advocates to “support the activation of Lake Wendouree so it is promoted and enhanced as inclusive centre of community life, while protecting its character, views, trees and environmental functions.”

LAKE WENDOUREE MASTER PLANWhat do you love about Lake Wendouree? What would you like the Lake to look like in 20 years?


BALLARAT FERNERY REDEVELOPMENT Proponent: City of Ballarat - Major Projects

The Ballarat Fernery Redevelopment project has a number of objectives including the development of a fernery structure and landscaping features that enhances Ballarat Botanical Garden’s plant collection and delivers a wondrous natural experience.

Completing the Fernery Redevelopment project will result in enhancing the Ballarat Botanical Gardens as a wonderful destination for visitors of all ages. The project is also expected to have a positive effect on the local economy encouraging tourism to Ballarat and the Ballarat Botanical Gardens.

LAKE WENDOUREE MASTER PLAN There are nine community projects considered in the Lake Wendouree Master Plan survey.

Information including location, description, benefits and financials of each proposed project is available in the survey.

LAKE WENDOUREE COMMUNITY OUTDOOR GYM FACILITIES Proponent: Western Bulldogs Football Club

The objective of this project is to present the Ballarat community with a safe, secure and engaging platform that promotes healthier living and delivers a positive stance on the communities’ health and wellbeing position. The value of the Lake Wendouree Community Outdoor Gym Facilities located in the heart of the Ballarat community is designed to deliver big results for a diverse range of users in relation to one’s overall health and wellbeing levels. The proposed community gym facilities around the Lake Wendouree foreshore will deliver a social outlet that maximises the benefit of an active lifestyle and healthier mindset that hopefully combats the obesity issues currently prevalent in our society at large.

COMMUNITY LAKE HUBProponent: Western Victoria Water Sports and Recreation Association Inc

The major objective of the proposed Ballarat Community Lake Hub is to provide a boatshed to function as a home base for a range of community paddling clubs and other recreation groups not currently provided for at Lake Wendouree, including community paddling sports, walking, jogging and running, cycling, tai chi, lion dancing and fitness. The architectural concepts provide for consolidated facilities that include: a deck with boat mooring and direct access to the water, paddle racks with storage, meeting rooms, change rooms and toilets, a kitchen with bar and a multi-purpose room that can seat up to 200 guests.

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NORTH GARDENS CRITERIUM CIRCUIT AND BICYCLE EDUCATION PARKProponent: Ballarat/Sebastopol Cycling Club (BSCC)

A criterium circuit is currently located in Victoria Park, however BSCC is investigating alternative locations and options for a stand-alone (eg. not on road) facility, including a site in the North Gardens. The purpose of the project is to provide a regional facility which encourages and supports cycling and cycling education, where children and adults can ride a bicycle safely and away from motorised vehicles. The project concept aligns with the objectives of the Ballarat Bicycle Strategy (2014-2019).

LAKE WENDOUREE LIGHTING PROJECT Proponent: Lake Wendouree Lighting Community Group

The major aim of the Lake Wendouree Lighting Project is to provide lighting around the Steve Moneghetti Track to provide a safe environment for pedestrians, joggers and the general public, particularly after hours during winter months. Lighting is proposed to be energy efficient, compliant with Australian Standards, have minimal light spillage beyond the track and can be easily programmed to control hours of operation (eg. shut off at 8.30pm).

RESTING PLACE SCULPTURE TRAILProponent: City of Ballarat

The Trail concept proposes to commission 29 contemporary art pieces to represent each of Victoria’s indigenous clans and one major Wadawurrung piece to acknowledge Victoria’s Koori heritage. The sculptures will be installed in landscaped settings around the North Gardens wetlands and become a sculptural trail of national cultural significance, dedicated to the Aboriginal people of Victoria’s past, present and future.




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THE PRISONERS OF WAR STORY CENTRE Proponent: The Australian Ex-Prisoners of War Memorial Trustees

The Prisoners of War Story Centre will provide enhanced interpretation and telling of the 36,000 Australian Prisoners of War stories that are commemorated at the adjacent ‘nationally significant’ Australian Ex-Prisoners of War Memorial. The Prisoners of War Story Centre will provide an educational facility for Primary and Secondary School Students, the general public and relatives of the Australian Prisoners of War. The Centre will enable research and interpretation and provide an undercover gathering area and amenities facilities as visitors attend the memorial.

TRAMWAY AND MILITARY INTERPRETIVE CENTRE Proponent: Ballarat Tramway Museum (BTM), in partnership with the Ballarat RSL Sub-Branch (RSL)

The BTM and the Ballarat RSL formed a joint committee to develop a Tramway and Military Interpretive Centre to house both groups, and that may also be utilised by the wider community. A 30-space car park fronting Gillies Street will support the increased visitor numbers.

The Ballarat community will gain an all seasons tourist attraction and community venue in the Lake precinct, complementing and enhancing the other existing attractions such as the Ballarat Botanical Gardens, the Australian Ex-POW Memorial and the existing Tramway Museum.

URBAN BEACH CONCEPT Proponent: City of Ballarat

This project proposes a ‘pop up’ beach on a section of the Lake Wendouree Foreshore near View Point. The concept reflects upon the Lake’s 19th-Century history when swimming was encouraged at the Lake. The sand-covered foreshore will provide a mock beach atmosphere in a landscaped setting of lawns and shade trees complete with beach umbrellas, deck chairs and lifesavers. It will run for approximately four to eight weeks each year and help to activate the foreshore during summer which is traditionally a quiet time of the year for the Lake.



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IMAGINE BALLARAT EASTThank you to the passionate Ballarat East community for sharing what you love about this special and unique area of the city through the Imagine Ballarat East consultation.

It’s great to hear a range of diverse views in Ballarat East, with the draft Community Vision uniting the common elements identified as important.

The community vision for the future of Ballarat East is for a strengthened identity, a diverse and healthy community, to improve the quality of the natural environment, increase vegetation cover, improve connections of trails, provision of facilities and to establish a centre for the East.

Future development will be in appropriate locations, be sustainable and respect the distinctive identity of Ballarat East.

WHAT’S NEXT FOR BALLARAT EAST?In May, the Discussion Paper was released for community feedback with further submissions received. To view and comment on the Imagine Ballarat East Discussion Paper, visit: www.ballarat.vic.gov.au/ImagineBallaratEast.

The next step is to develop a Local Area Plan that will provide actions to manage change, including recommending planning controls, so the future of Ballarat East

retains what the community loves about it. The City of Ballarat will ask the community for feedback on the first draft of this Plan from commencing the Planning Scheme Amendment process.

WANT TO BE INVOLVED? The City of Ballarat would love more community members to tell us their ideas for the future of Ballarat East. To join the mailing list, send your email or postal address to City of Ballarat Strategic Planner, Maya Dougherty, at [email protected]; PO Box 655, Ballarat, 3353; or call 5320 5536.

DECEMBER 2015

FEBRUARY MARCH 2016

MAY-JUNE 2016

Initial meeting with Community Representatives

Initial surveys and Community Workshop • You told us what you love, what you want to retain and what you see for the future

Discussion Paper • Report on what you told us about Ballarat East • Presented Community Vision and Community Map • Called for Submissions

NOW

Draft Local Area Plan will propose Planning Controls and other actions • Register to be updated on Ballarat East and you will be notified when the Draft Plan is available so you can tell us what you think

2017

Final Ballarat East Local Area Plan

Planning Scheme Amendment

The Ballarat East Community Map has

been drawn to include important elements of Ballarat East identified

by the community.


LIVING HERITAGEAnother prominent building in Ballarat’s historic CBD has received a major facelift with help from the City of Ballarat and Victoria’s Heritage Restoration Fund grants program. Colliers International successfully applied for a heritage grant for extensive façade restoration works at 208 Sturt Street. The works were completed mid-Winter.

For information on Ballarat’s Heritage Grants, grant application deadlines or to apply online, visit www.vhrf.org.au or call the Ballarat Heritage Restoration Fund at 9656 9870.

CHARACTER, COMMUNITY AND LIFESTYLEThe importance of understanding the character, community and future of local communities is the motivation for the City of Ballarat’s Townships Plans program.

The City’s long-term plan for the future, The Ballarat Strategy identified the need for Township Plans in Learmonth, Cardigan Village, Burrumbeet, Warrenheip, Miners Rest and Buninyong.

The Plans will provide each township with a long-term vision and action plan to help the community and the City of Ballarat to manage change into the future.

The Townships Plans will also:

• Help community groups make their case when applying for grants or lobbying for funding

• Assist the City of Ballarat to prioritise investment

• Include ideas and projects for the community to action

• Provide the City of Ballarat with an understanding of the land use planning issues important to the township and set direction to address these challenges.

The Learmonth Township Plan is complete and available on the City of Ballarat website: www.ballarat.vic.gov.au

The Township Plans for Burrumbeet and Cardigan Village are in the works with draft plans soon to be delivered for review by residents of these communities. Following the completion of these Township Plans, consultation will begin in Miners Rest, Warrenheip and Buninyong.

Before AfterSource: Colliers International

Township Planning Community Drop-In Sessions

CARDIGAN VILLAGE 4 to 7pm, Monday 5 September Cardigan Village Community Centre, 2 Mitchell Drive.

BURRUMBEET 4 to 7pm, Tuesday 6 September Burrumbeet Soldiers Memorial Hall, 46 Burrumbeet Road.


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Seniors Festival There are many interesting and enjoyable events planned for the 2016 Ballarat Seniors Festival in October.

Here’s a selection of Festival events:Cornish Connection3:30pm, Saturday 1 OctoberCornish Association of Victoria Ballarat Branch invites interested people to its meeting. Guest speaker Jackie Hosking will discuss children’s literature. Free. No booking required.

Where: Skipton Street Uniting Church, 525 Skipton Street, Redan

Contact: Lorice Jenkin at 5332 2920

Healthy Ageing Expo & Seniors Festival Launch10am to 3pm, Wednesday 5 October A day of entertainment, guest speakers, information on how to live the best possible life for the longest possible time, and a whole bunch of fun! Prizes and surprises in store at this free event. No booking required.

Where: Mercure Ballarat, Main Road

Brassy - Airs1 to 3pm, Thursday 6 October A Seniors Festival celebration featuring the sweet sounds of vintage brass, swing and jazz. Directed by Bob Pattie. Free concert. Lunch available for purchase at 12pm, bookings required.

Where: Ballarat Yacht Club, Lake Wendouree

G Place Gardening DayThursday 6 OctoberCome along and potter in the garden.

Where: BRMC, G Place, 102 English Street, Golden Point

Contact: 5332 5941

Country Music Association Club Night4 to 9pm, Sunday 9 OctoberGreat night out with music, laughs and dancing. Guest performers are Hoffmans Duo playing country, rock’n’roll, even opera and comedy. Refreshments and bar drinks available to purchase. Bookings preferred.

Where: Victoria Bowling Club, 231 Victoria Street, Ballarat

Cost: Non Members $10, Members $7

Contact: Joan Elsey 0438 358 237 or Jilly Bruce 5342 0361

Multicultural Seniors Hub2 to 4pm, Thursday 20 OctoberFun afternoon of craft activities, indoor sports, dancing, singing, cultural cooking demonstrations, Library Outreach and afternoon tea with friends. Bring a plate to share. Gold coin entry.

Where: G Place, 102 English Street, Golden Point

Contact: 5332 5941

The Grand Day Out10am to 4pm, Saturday 22 OctoberBring the whole family for a day of fun, dancing, eating, play and giggling. Live bands and entertainment. Free event. Food and coffee available to purchase.

Where: Inclusive Playspace, Victoria Park

Contact: 5320 5586

Memory Atlas Workshops7 to 8:30pm, every MondayRecord and share the memories and stories of Ballarat using a smart phone with free workshops supported by the State Government, Victorian Veterans Council, Victorian Seniors Festival and the City of Ballarat.

Where: Ballarat Mechanics Institute, 117 Sturt Street

Contact: 0402 359 730 or [email protected]. www.facebook.com/TheMemoryAtlas

Scottish Country Dance Classes7:30 to 9:30pm, every MondayFree to observe. No booking required.

Where: Neill Street Uniting Church Hall, Corner Neill and MacArthur Streets, Ballarat

Contact: Jane Vincent at 5332 6614 or 0416 153 463

BRMC Community ShedEvery ThursdayA great way to contribute to the community, learn/share skills using a well-equipped workshop.

Where: BRMC, G Place, 102 English Street, Golden Point

Contact: 5332 5941

The 2016 Seniors Festival program also includes Come and Try Table Tennis, Croquet Open Day, Come and Try Lawn Tennis, and Seniors discounts at selected businesses.

Want to know more?For the complete 2016 Ballarat Seniors Festival events calendar, pick up a copy in September at Ballarat Libraries, and City of Ballarat Customer Service, The Phoenix, Armstrong Street South; or Town Hall, Sturt Street. Also available online at www.ballarat.vic.gov.auThe local program is part of the Victorian Seniors Festival. For information, visit www.seniorsonline.vic.gov.au


CHILDREN’S WEEK 2016

Saturday 22 OctoberMessy Play Date | Ballarat Toy Library

The Grand Day OutInclusive Playspace, Vic Park

Mini Golf | Golf CityAlso 23, 29 & 30 October

Sunday 23 OctoberCome and Try Playgroup Steiner School

Monday 24 OctoberKids Aqua ClassBallarat Aquatic & Lifestyle Centre

Tuesday 25 OctoberPop-Up Playgroup | Central Square

iPads, iPhones and Apple Laptops Educational Games Ballarat North Neighbourhood House

Cultured Kids | M.A.D.E Also 27 & 28 October

Saturday 29 OctoberBotaniKIDS Nature ClubBallarat Botanical Gardens

Baby’s Day OutInclusive Playspace, Vic Park

Pokemon Are GoArt Gallery of BallaratAlso 30 October

Wednesday 26 October

Fairy Tale Fancy Dress Party Wendouree Neighbourhood Centre

Dazzling Dan the Magic ManCentacare

Teddy Bears’ PicnicBallarat Neighbourhood Centre

Art Fun FolioBallarat North Neighbourhood House

Sensory Play | Pinarc

Friday 28 OctoberPop-Up PlaygroupCentral Square

Western Bulldogs Community EventCanadian Lead Primary School

Art Play Workshop | Parent Place

Thursday 27 OctoberKids YogaBallarat Aquatic & Lifestyle Centre

Children’s Week Dig InLearmonth Community Garden

Sunday 30 OctoberFree SwimmingBallarat Aquatic & Lifestyle Centre

Free Children’s Entry | Sovereign HillWith paid adult

MARK THE FUN CALENDAR22 to 30 October Children’s Week 2016 will again be celebrated in Ballarat with a fun and exciting calendar of events program for the whole family.

Last year, more than 4,000 people attended the festivities including Glow in the Dark Golf, The Ballarat Toy Library Messy Play Day, Sovereign Hill, Free Swimming, Kite Flying, Dazzling Dan, Underwater Garden Workshop, Art Gallery Puppet Workshops, Learmonth Sunflower Maze Planting and Family Day Care activities.

This year, many of our popular favourites will return, with some new and exciting events to look out for, including ‘The Grand Day Out’ at the new Victoria Park Inclusive Playspace, Kids Yoga, Kids Aqua Class and much more!

The full Children’s Week 2016 calendar of events will be posted on the City of Ballarat website: www.ballarat.vic.gov.au in September, with copies available for pick up at the Ballarat Libraries, City of Ballarat Customer Service and Town Hall.

To stay up-to-date, follow Ballarat City Council on Facebook and Twitter.


WINTERLUDE WARMS UP BALLARAT WINTERThe Winterlude campaign started during the Victorian school holidays and continued through to the end of July with events including the Coopers Pie and Pale Competition, the Local and Live Laneway Festival and the Winterlude Beer Festival drawing a younger demographic from Ballarat, Melbourne and beyond.

For more great upcoming events in Ballarat, visit visitballarat.com.au or follow Visit Ballarat and Ballarat City Council on Facebook and Twitter.

Ballarat is basking in the glow of Winterlude success again, with the 2016 festival attracting thousands of visitors to our city.

Presented by the City of Ballarat and Visit Ballarat, the month-long festival captivated more than 100,000 visitors across its 50-plus events, with the pop-up ice skating rink, Sovereign Hill Winter Wonderlights, Winter at the Ballarat Wildlife Park and Seriously Shiraz amongst the major drawcards.

Sovereign Hill welcomed more than 95,000 visitors to its Christmas in July Winter Wonderlights, making it the largest event in the outdoor museum’s 46-year history.

More than 14,900 locals and tourists laced up their skates and rolled around the Winterlude Pop-up Ice Rink. Uniquely positioned between the Town Hall and Myer this popular activity drew crowds to the CBD to skate but also to shop, eat and drink, increasing visitation to local Ballarat businesses.

BALLARAT’S GREAT

WOMEN 2017

The Zonta Club of Ballarat invites residents to join us to showcase the achievements of local women who:

• were born, educated or have worked in Ballarat; and

• have made a significant contribution to the local community, possibly in the fields of health, education, law, finance, business, trade, the arts, sport or the volunteer sector.

Nominations for the 2017 list close Thursday 18 November 2016, with finalists announced at the Presentation Dinner in March 2017.

For information, email [email protected] or call Hilary Pope at 0411 402 557.

LIVING THE HEALTHY LIFEThere’s more to Ballarat Aquatic & Lifestyle Centre (BALC) than a gym and a swimming pool! The Centre’s programs and services provide community members with opportunities and assistance to lead a happy, healthy, active lifestyle. From developing life skills to weight loss/management to leisurely play, the team at BALC are committed to providing a friendly, encouraging, flexible environment to help you achieve your goals.

A SNAPSHOT OF SPRING AT BALC • Sunday Funday for the kids! Starting 28 August, the giant inflatable will be in the 50m Pool, 1 to 3pm every Sunday. Bring the family, have a BBQ and swim the afternoon away!

• Father’s Day Fun. Members are invited to bring their dad and grandpa for free on Sunday 4 September. All Healthy Kids members can bring a special male hero for our special aqua class – the ultimate family fun!

• Women’s Health Week. From 5 to 9 September, the incredible women of Ballarat are welcome to ‘bring a friend for free’ day, enjoy pop-up Mum and Bubs classes, pre/post-natal wellbeing info sessions and much more!

• Big blokes can lose the belly and become one of Ballarat’s newest Heavy Weights! The 12-week challenge kicks off on Tuesday 13 September. Not sure? Info night: 7pm, Tuesday 30 August.

• To celebrate Children’s Week in October, kids swim free on 30 October and there’s a special opportunity for little ones to give kids yoga and aqua fitness a go!

Want to know more? Visit ballarataquaticcentre.com


WRITING THE WAR AT BALLARAT LIBRARYBallarat Library will host a special State Library Victoria exhibition of World War I stories and memorabilia, 18 November 2016 to 8 January 2017.

The Writing the War exhibition will present the personal stories of Victorians at home and abroad during WW I, including those from Ballarat and the surrounding region.

Explore the different perspectives of the war by nurses, bank clerks, farmers, journalists, artists and activists through photographs, diaries, and private letters written to loved ones as

WRITING THE WAR EVENTSWRITING THE WAR LAUNCH 6:30 to 8pm, Thursday 24 November Special guest speaker and light supper

BALLARAT’S AVENUES OF HONOUR 2 to 3pm, Wednesday 30 November Speaker Michael Taffe discusses Avenues of Honour around Ballarat.

ANNE BURROWS: FAMILY HISTORY 11am to 1pm, Friday 2 December

THE EXTRAORDINARY STORY OF MR KYLE 2pm, Wednesday 7 December Readings from the WWI diary of C.W. Kyle

VOICE OF REMEMBRANCE 6:30pm, Friday 9 December Melbourne actress Lise Rodgers reading Voice of Remembrance

WAR SONGS 2:30pm, Thursday 15 December Afternoon tea and classic war songs around the piano

well as powerful outcries seeking to sway public opinion on the war effort. Hear their extraordinary stories in this moving exhibition and see their words come to life in videos, browse wartime newspapers or dip into the rich array of WWI collection materials.

Writing the War shares these experiences of life during World War I and pays tribute to the service and sacrifice of those on the battlefield and those who waited at home.

Image credits: Unknown photographer, Gallipoli, Turkey, 1915, gift of Mrs Kathleen Gawler 2011, State Library Victoria Diary of George Auchterlonie, 26 December 1916 to 23 December 1917, George Auchterlonie papers 1915–2001, State Library Victoria. Charles Daniel Pratt, Sphinx and Great Pyramid of Giza, Egypt, c. 1915, gift of the estate of Charles Daniel Pratt, 1972, State Library Victoria


Pearce’s Park has been identified by the Mount Pleasant Community Group as an important local natural parkland.

In the past, Pearce’s Park has hosted community celebrations, playgroup get togethers, family reunions and the annual Mount Pleasant Christmas Party.

The park also has historical significance, as the site of a former brickfield owned by one of the first residents of Mount Pleasant, Mr Thomas Grubb. The pavilion located in the park was built from funds raised by the ladies of Mount Pleasant.

Recent improvements to Pearce’s Park include:

• Park signage• Historical plaque• New park furniture

PEARCE’S PARK IMPROVEMENT PROJECT

myNeighbourhood The Pearce’s Park Improvement

Project was featured in the myNeighbourhood: Mount

Pleasant magazine, sent to local homes and businesses in August.

To read the newsletter, visit www.ballarat.vic.gov.au

Money for the Community

ORGANISATION PROJECT / EVENT GRANTBallarat Basketball Association Midnight Basketball $5,000

Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute Ballarat Images: A City Through Time $5,173

Ballarat Society of Model Engineers All weather shelter $4,576

Learmonth & District Historical Society Document storage and retrieval system $4,000

Ballarat Bonsai Society Bonsai Exhibition: Art to Nature $1,119

Midlands & District Amateur Swimming Association

2016 Victorian Country Short Course Championships

$4,566

For information about City of Ballarat’s Community Impact Grants Program, visit www.ballarat.vic.gov.au Recent Community Impact Grant recipients:

Sustainable House Day 2016Sunday 11 September

Presented by Ballarat Renewable Energy and Zero Emissions (BREAZE) with the Alternative Technology Association.

Sustainable House Day is a national environmental initiative to share practical information about creating a sustainable home that is warm in winter and cool in summer.

For more information on the Ballarat event, watch local media or ‘Like’ BREAZE on Facebook.


Forty Years of Family Day CareThe City of Ballarat Family Day Care service is proud of its 40 years of service to the families of Ballarat, and will be marking this special milestone with children’s events and a celebratory gathering in November.

Family Day Care (FDC) first opened in our city in 1976, operated by the Shire of Ballarat and post algamation, by the City of Ballarat. One of the first FDC Schemes in Victoria, it began with two Ballarat educators and has grown in 40 years to a dedicated team of 63 Family Day Care educators and four co-ordinators. In 2016, the program serves 370 children from 260 families every week.

Led by the vision of “Excellence for Children,” all FDC educators are qualified early childhood workers providing quality care in their own homes, meeting all Commonwealth Government Quality Standards.

FDC educators program activities for their children’s play and development, and the “family aspect” means that siblings are in the same group, with many school age children attending their Family Day Care home before and after school and school holidays.

Families choose Family Day Care for the small home-based model which provides individual childcare to a group of up to four young children, enjoying excursions in the community and strong relationships with their carer and other children. Many families also value that the service meets individual needs including care outside traditional hours, overnights and weekends.

Want to know more about Family Day Care? Visit www.ballarat.vic.gov.au or call the Family Day Care team at 5320 5680.

The local neighbourhood has spearheaded the Revitalisation of Pennyweight Park Project, sharing their great ideas with the City of Ballarat at community engagement sessions and giving valuable input to the final plans.

The City of Ballarat’s Pennyweight Park Project has delivered:

• New accessible playspace with fencing

• Improved path network

• Rock art

• Signage

• Installation of bollards

• Uplifting of trees

The City of Ballarat collaborated with Pinarc and local residents to develop unique images for the rock art now placed along the refurbished walking track winding through the park.

A Celebration of the Pennyweight Park Project was held at the playspace on Friday 22 July, 2016.

REVITALISATION OF PENNYWEIGHT PARK

myNeighbourhood The Revitalisation Project was

featured in the myNeighbourhood: Pennyweight Park magazine,

sent to local homes and businesses in August.

To read the newsletter, visit www.ballarat.vic.gov.au


WELCOME TO AUSTRALIA, WELCOME TO BALLARATEvery month, an excited crowd of people gathers at the Ballarat Town Hall for a special event. The City of Ballarat hosts Citizenship Ceremonies for local people to swear in as Australian citizens and celebrate this significant personal milestone with family and friends.

Congratulations to Ballarat’s new Australian citizens

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AUSTRALIA DAY AWARDS 2017

Australia Day Awards are presented in three categories:

• Ballarat Citizen of the Year • Ballarat Young Citizen of the Year • Community Activity of the Year

Nominations close Friday 18 November, 2016.

The City of Ballarat Senior of the Year Awards will be presented in September, with the Youth Awards and Community Safety Awards events in October.

To keep up-to-date with all the City of Ballarat Award-winners, follow Ballarat City Council on Facebook and Twitter.

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Front cover credits (from left to right): Monica Rohan, Easton Pearson; Juan Ford, Regaining sight (a meditation on Rose Soady); Tsering Hannaford, Self-portrait with magnolia; Marie Mansfield, Study of Euan Macleod; Nicholas Harding, Peter Weiss AO; William Rhodes, Alice; Marc Etherington, King Ken (Ken Done in his studio); Lucy Culliton, Lucy and fans; Heidi Yardley, Birth/death - portrait of Nell; Melissa Ritchie, Rhys smart mouth; Sally Ross, Roslyn; Marcus Wills, The ersatz (James Batchelor); Kate Beynon, Claudia, Spartacus and the robots; Peter Wegner, John Wolseley; Betina Fauvel-Ogden, George Calombaris, masterchef; Betina Fauvel-Ogden, George Calombaris, masterchef; Louise Hearman, Barry; Dean Manning, Maximum Lawrence; Nick Mourtzakis, Self-portrait: in violet; Camillo De Luca, Polymath; Carla Fletcher, Twin souls, Linda Jackson; Nick Stathopoulos, Deng; Kristy Neilson, There’s no humour in darkness; Daniel Butterworth Annie Smithers; Michael McWilliams, The usurpers (self-portrait); David Griggs, It’s a G thang; David Griggs, It’s a G thang; Belynda Henry, Louise Olsen, a beautiful summary; Mirra Whale, Philip Nitschke; Clara Adolphs, Terry Serio; Benjamin Aitken, Portrait of mentor (Jon Cattapan and self); Danelle Bergstrom, Guy Warren; Natasha Bieniek, Wendy Whiteley; Dean Brown, McLean Edwards; Chris Browne, Krista; Yvette Coppersmith, Rose Burn self-portrait; Sinead Davies, Toni Zeltzer; David Fairbairn, Large head JL no 3;

All works detail and © the artist’. All photography courtesy of the Art Gallery of New South Wales.

Walk to School 2016Get active and walk, ride or scoot to school – that’s the message of the VicHealth Walk to School program, supported by the City of Ballarat.

Walking to school is a great way for children to learn the road rules, get to know their neighbourhood and gain some healthy habits along the way. In 2015, 17 local schools registered with more than half of Ballarat primary school students pounding the footpaths to and from school.

Parents who drive children to school are encouraged to park at least 500 metres from school and always supervise young children.

Want to know more or register? Visit www.walktoschool.vic.gov.au

New to Ballarat? Sign up to the City of Ballarat’s New Resident Program to receive the 2016/17 welcome booklet with community information, vouchers to local businesses and invitations to New Resident functions.

Want more info?Visit www.ballarat.vic.gov.au or visit the City of Ballarat’s Customer Service Centre, The Phoenix, 25 Armstrong Street South.

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