Ballarat to Host the 2026 Commonwealth Games
Ballarat is set to shine on the world sporting stage in 2026, with the city being confirmed as one of the four regional hubs to host the 2026 Commonwealth Games.
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New Platform to Support Major Safety Upgrade
A busy Sebastopol intersection will become the first of its kind in Ballarat to feature a new safety-boosting design as part of an Andrews Labor Government investment.
Ballarat Tramway Upgrades On Track
The historic Ballarat Tramway Museum is on track to be bigger and better with upgrades underway to bring more visitors to the region thanks to support from the Andrews Labor Government.
Funding for a Ballarat Volunteer and Charity Hub
The Andrews Labor Government is investing in a suite of new projects across regional and rural Victoria to deliver the infrastructure that communities need.
New Nurse Training Ward in Ballarat
The Andrews Labor Government’s new nursing training ward has officially opened at Australian Catholic University in Ballarat, ensuring local graduates have the skills they need to hit the ground running in healthcare jobs in regional Victoria and across the state.
World-Class Facilities Now Open at Mount Rowan SC
The Andrews Labor Government’s multi-million-dollar redevelopment of Mount Rowan Secondary College is now officially open, giving local students access to more world-class learning facilities at their local school.
More Projects to Boost Regional Recovery
The Andrews Labor Government is investing in a suite of new projects across regional and rural Victoria to deliver the infrastructure that locals and visitors need.
Helping More Regional Victorians Overcome Drug Use
More regional Victorians recovering from drug and alcohol dependency now have specialised court services and support closer to home with the opening of a dedicated new Drug Court in Ballarat.
Improved Connectivity In 54 Locations Across Victoria
The Andrews Labor Government is boosting internet speeds for thousands of households and businesses with upgrades to fixed wireless networks underway.
Major Upgrades at Federation TAFE, Supporting Jobseekers
The Andrews Labor Government will refurbish Federation TAFE’s training restaurant and invest in Australia’s first apprenticeship for wind turbine blade technicians, under a raft of investments to provide better training options for Ballarat jobseekers.
Leading Women to Forge Their Way into Local Government
An innovative leadership program will encourage more women to represent their local communities as the Andrews Labor Government continues to support the advancement of women in local government.
New Mental Health Service for Ballarat
The Andrews Labor Government today announced that a Local Adult and Older Adult Mental Health and Wellbeing Service will be established in Ballarat and its doors will be open from mid-2023.
Transformed Ballarat Station Precinct Open for Business
The Ballarat station precinct has been transformed into a vibrant commercial, transport and community space, thanks to support from the Andrews Labor Government.
Better Connection for Ballarat Cyclists and Pedestrians
Works are underway to upgrade one of Ballarat’s busiest intersections to better connect cyclists and pedestrians to Ballarat’s centre.
Selkirk Stadium Opens Stage Two
Ballarat’s impressive Eureka Sports Precinct has been given a further boost with the opening of Stage Two of Selkirk Stadium.
More Victorians In Work To Protect State This Fire Season
Aboriginal Victorians are among those donning the greens in new jobs to prepare the state for this fire season as part of an Andrews Labor Government employment program. Minister for Employment Jaala Pulford today visited the Sebastopol Depot to announce the creation of 50 new..
New Road Crash Rescue Equipment for CFA Brigades
New life-saving road crash rescue tools have been rolled out across the state to help Country Fire Authority volunteers rescue road trauma victims even faster.
Ballarat Benefitting from the New Bus Interchange
Ballarat’s improved bus network is now up and running with more than 70 extra trips, a new timetable and buses using the station’s new bus interchange for the first time.