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FEBRUARY BIZNET BREAKFAS

Date: Tuesday 4 February
Time: 7am - 8.45am 
Venue: Sovereign Hill 

Forage & Feast Edition - Celebrating the impact of migration on our food culture

Start your morning with an engaging Biznet Breakfast featuring a panel of inspiring Central Highlands foodies, growers, and producers. Part of Forage & Feast: A Taste of Summer in the Central Highlands (January 13 – February 16), this event dives into the stories, experiences, and passions behind the region’s food scene.

 

Facilitated by celebrated food writer Richard Cornish, the panel showcases:

 

• Bishal Khanal (Sede Café): Originally from Nepal, Bishal has spent 16 years in Australia, carving a niche in hospitality. Starting as a kitchen hand, his journey led him to work in top resorts and hotels across the country, blending Indigenous ingredients into modern cuisine. Now the proud owner of Sede Café in Ararat, Bishal celebrates his heritage by crafting innovative dishes infused with Nepalese flavors, herbs, and spices, sharing his culture through heartfelt storytelling and culinary expertise.
• Gilava Pour (Exotic Bazaar): Born in Irian and deeply connected to her Middle Eastern roots, Gilava moved to Australia with a mission to bridge the gap in authentic, accessible Middle Eastern flavours. She founded Exotic Bazaar to inspire Australian home cooks with bold, traditional tastes, transforming everyday meals into culinary adventures. Her products reflect her heritage and passion for connecting people through the power of flavour.
• Mara Ripani (Village Dreaming): A champion of sustainable living, Mara co-founded Village Dreaming, a permaculture farm and Orto Cooking School in Blampied, Victoria. Drawing from her Italian heritage and a background in environmental work, she has a deep passion for growing and preserving food, permaculture, and community connection. Alongside her partner Ralf and their daughters, Mara invites others to learn, share, and celebrate the joys of sustainable living.

 

Whether you’re looking to spark new ideas, gain fresh insights, or simply connect with like-minded individuals, this event promises to inspire, inform, and delight.

MARCH BIZNET BREAKFAST

Date: Tuesday 4 March
Time: 7am - 8.45am 
Venue: TBC

More details to come soon... 

Biznet Breakfast's are Ballarat’s longest running business networking forum, running for over 19 years. Biznet Breakfasts are held on the first Tuesday of every month, and provide attendees with the opportunity to hear from a range of business and industry professionals. 

 

 

APRIL BIZNET BREAKFAST

Date: Tuesday 1 April
Time: 7am - 8.45am 
Venue: TBC

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Biznet Breakfast's are Ballarat’s longest running business networking forum, running for over 19 years. Biznet Breakfasts are held on the first Tuesday of every month, and provide attendees with the opportunity to hear from a range of business and industry professionals. 

MAY BIZNET BREAKFAST

Date: Tuesday 6 May
Time: 7am - 8.45am 
Venue: TBC

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Biznet Breakfast's are Ballarat’s longest running business networking forum, running for over 19 years. Biznet Breakfasts are held on the first Tuesday of every month, and provide attendees with the opportunity to hear from a range of business and industry professionals. 

JUNE BIZNET BREAKFAST

Date: Tuesday 3 June
Time: 7am - 8.45am 
Venue: TBC

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Biznet Breakfast's are Ballarat’s longest running business networking forum, running for over 19 years. Biznet Breakfasts are held on the first Tuesday of every month, and provide attendees with the opportunity to hear from a range of business and industry professionals. 

JULY BIZNET BREAKFAST

Date: Tuesday 1 July 
Time: 7am - 8.45am 
Venue: TBC

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Biznet Breakfast's are Ballarat’s longest running business networking forum, running for over 19 years. Biznet Breakfasts are held on the first Tuesday of every month, and provide attendees with the opportunity to hear from a range of business and industry professionals. 

AUGUST BIZNET BREAKFAST

Date: Tuesday 5 August
Time: 7am - 8.45am 
Venue: TBC

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Biznet Breakfast's are Ballarat’s longest running business networking forum, running for over 19 years. Biznet Breakfasts are held on the first Tuesday of every month, and provide attendees with the opportunity to hear from a range of business and industry professionals. 

SEPTEMBER BIZNET BREAKFAST

Date: Tuesday 2 September
Time: 7am - 8.45am 
Venue: TBC

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Biznet Breakfast's are Ballarat’s longest running business networking forum, running for over 19 years. Biznet Breakfasts are held on the first Tuesday of every month, and provide attendees with the opportunity to hear from a range of business and industry professionals. 

 

OCTOBER BIZNET BREAKFAST

Date: Tuesday 7 October
Time: 7am - 8.45am 
Venue: Ballarat Turf Club

Join us for an exciting morning with Ballarat’s own Breakfast with the Stars event! Enjoy a delicious breakfast while engaging in a lively discussion with high-profile jockeys and trainers about the Spring racing prospects.

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DECEMBER BIZNET BREAKFAST

Date: Tuesday 7 October
Time: 7am - 8.45am 
Venue: TBC

More details to come soon... 

Biznet Breakfast's are Ballarat’s longest running business networking forum, running for over 19 years. Biznet Breakfasts are held on the first Tuesday of every month, and provide attendees with the opportunity to hear from a range of business and industry professionals.