The Haymarket

For over 80 years, The Haymarket has been a proudly family-owned business serving Ballarat. Run by Greg, Ian, Philip, and Robert Taylor, we employ over 40 staff and support local clubs and community events. From animal feed and rural supplies to heating, cooling, LPG, industrial and medical gases, we offer quality products and expert service. Trusted by generations of locals, we’re committed to supporting Ballarat and the surrounding region.

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Springhill Farm Australia take out Federation University Business of the Year, see all the winners of the 2026 Federation University Commerce Ballarat Business Excellence Awards.

2026 VRCA Business Health Survey September

The Victorian Regional Chamber Alliance’s Business Health Survey is a biannual survey for businesses across regional Victoria. The survey aims to capture the sentiment of businesses, and is used to inform the advocacy of the VRCA, and that of chambers of commerce/ business groups across the state. This is the second survey for 2026, and will inform our advocacy heading into the state election in November.

New Psychological Regulations: Everything You Need To Know

We sat down with HR expert and Commerce Ballarat Board Member Fiona Murphy and lawyer James Remington of Nevetts Lawyers to answer some questions to help shape your understanding of these new laws and what you need to do.

Tender Together Toolkit

This free, practical resource helps small and medium businesses break into government contracts. Packed with checklists, cheat sheets, AI prompts, and real-world examples, the Tender Toolkit is built to get you from “where do I start?” to “submission complete.”

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Commerce Ballarat is the largest independent business group in Ballarat, creating a united voice for all business sectors.

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When you join Commerce Ballarat, you gain a partner is business.

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The Haymarket

For more than 80 years, The Haymarket has been a locally owned and operated company in Ballarat. Greg, Ian, Philip, and Robert Taylor continue to run the family business. Proudly employing over thirty staff, we support many community events and clubs throughout the Ballarat region. 

Originally trading as the Hancock Company, the business first began in 1943 and was located in Armstrong Street, opposite the new Government Hub site. We are now located at 112 Market Street on the corner of Doveton St Ballarat, as well as having a second outlet at 902 La Trobe Street Delacombe and the family farm at Camperdown-Lismore Road Lismore provides grain and hay for our produce department.

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Signature Software

With over 20 years’ experience within the business software solution sector, our Solution Architects and Business Consultants have the depth of knowledge required to successfully design, develop and deploy solutions in any business sector. Our stable of products include ICE financial management solution, various app for the management of stock and service technicians and billing solutions for national telco providers. Our Australian based Customer Service team is dedicated to keeping your business functioning at ALL times. They are on call 24 hours a day,7 days a week to deal with software upgrades, compatibility issues and anything else that the modern-day office environment can throw at them. You can always count on our Software Development team to keep things moving in the right direction. With regular upgrades to our products and bespoke developments, our software suites are kept up-to-date with the latest innovations in user interface and integration APl’s.
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The manuscript that was prepared, based upon the research CERDI conducted in conjunction with Commerce Ballarat and the Central Highlands Growers and Producers Hub, has now been accepted for publication. […]

The awards recognise achievements in conserving, protecting, enhancing, and promoting Ballarat’s heritage. Nominations are open across six categories: 1. New work/development within a heritage area 2. Conservation of a heritage […]

The manuscript that was prepared, based upon the research CERDI conducted in conjunction with Commerce Ballarat and the Central Highlands Growers and Producers Hub, has now been accepted for publication. […]

The awards recognise achievements in conserving, protecting, enhancing, and promoting Ballarat’s heritage. Nominations are open across six categories: 1. New work/development within a heritage area 2. Conservation of a heritage […]

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