Australian Community Media (ACM) is bringing back ACM Connect Plus 2025, an annual regional marketing event designed to empower local businesses with expert insights, innovative advertising solutions, and exclusive opportunities to grow their market presence. This will be taking place at the Ballarat & District Trotting Club On June 18th and 19th. Local businesses are encouraged to secure their place early to take advantage of event-only offers and expert-led strategy sessions. For event details and registration, head here. Read
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Ryan is running the Ballarat Marathon for Ballarat’s local Big Brothers Big Sisters. Your donations help provide mentorship and friendship to local children. Every bit counts in making a difference for our community and brightening the future for Ballarat’s youth! Head here to donate. Read
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Tony & Calvin are proud to announce that Ellen Hodge has been named one of two finalists in the 2025 Godolphin Stud & Stable Staff Awards - in the Administration and Ancillary Services category. This is a wonderful recognition of Ellen's hard work, dedication, and the vital role she plays behind the scenes at McEvoy Mitchell Racing. The winners will be revealed at a special ceremony on Monday, 26 May 2025, at the QT Hotel in Surfers Paradise. Read
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We are celebrating following an announcement on February 21, 2025 that the Federal Government will provide a $2.5 million grant to support a major heating system upgrade at the Ballarat Aquatic and Lifestyle Centre (BALC).
This transformative $7.7 million project will see the installation of an eco-friendly heat pump system, dramatically reducing gas consumption, emissions, and operational costs at one of our region’s largest community facilities. The project, which will replace the centre’s aging gas boilers with state-of-the-art heat pump technology, will cut gas use by 96 per cent. This will reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 1,743 tonnes annually and save the centre $480,000 annually. Read more here. Read
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Congratulations to all those who have been recognised as finalists in the Raising the Bar Community Awards. We're excited that a number of our members make the list!
BLOC Music Theatre
HB Accessibility Consulting
HeadSpace Ballarat
WRISC
cafs Ballarat- Thread Together
BRICC Wellness Centre Read
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Curious art lovers are invited to experience Ballarat's creative scene in a whole new light with the regional city's newest micro contemporary arts festival HIDDEN taking place on Friday 16 May. HIDDEN highlights the work of eight extraordinary local artists who have created unique projection-based works responding to hidden heritage locations. Visitors will be led through a hidden circuit trail in Ballarat's CBD to discover the stories behind these never-seen-before projections and immerse themselves in a spectacle that will transform Ballarat's heritage sites into breath-taking visual experiences. Read
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Business Victoria, in collaboration with Monarch Institute are offering this online course to help you improve your operational activities that will immediately improve your cash flow. This course is designed to help you identify the key cash flow drivers in your business and looks at finance fundamentals for any stage of business. This content is great for business owners of already established small businesses, or anyone planning to set up a small business and wants to familiarise themselves with finance fundamentals. These learning modules are entirely online and comprise of slides, PDF's and a workbook that you can study at your pace. Head here to register Read
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Regional Development Australia (RDA) is seeking highly-motivated leaders with vision, drive and strong ties to their region to volunteer on RDA Committees across Victoria. Applications have opened for RDA Committee Deputy Chair and Member positions in Grampians.Deputy Chairs focus on the economic development of their region.RDA Committee Members are active contributors to the outcomes of a diverse group of individuals working in a complex environment to deliver high value outcomes for the state or community and region. Members are active drivers of economic growth, innovation and entrepreneurship in their region.Applications are sought from business and community leaders who have a proven track record of achieving meaningful outcomes in a complex environment. Women, First Nations Australians, people from diverse cultural backgrounds, and people with disability are encouraged to apply. Successful applicants will commence in their role from 1July 2025.Applications close 30 April 2025 at 5pm. Visit the VictorianRDA website for further information and an application pack.
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The Victorian Government has recently released its Plan for
Victoria, alongside significant changes to all Victorian Planning
Schemes. Join the City of Ballarat on April 14th 4pm at Eureka Centre for an important community forum where they'll discuss the key elements of the Plan for Victoria and the changes to the Planning Scheme, including how it will affect residential growth and development in the City of Ballarat. A presentation on the Plan for Victoria and an outline of the planning scheme changes will be provided, followed by a panel discussion. Commerce Ballarat representatives will be in attendance, so we hope to see you there! Read
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We are planning a campaign for Easter shopping on our social media. If you are a retailer interested in being involved, please contact us here. We want to take this chance to celebrate and promote shopping locally once again! Read
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Join us to partner with the Western Bulldogs for the Ballarat Game!
The Western Bulldogs are in town on Saturday May 3rd, at Mars Stadium! With so many footy fans out and about for the event, we think it’s the perfect time to get them in the door!
All you need to do is create a value-add (not a discount) offer that is valid for all game ticket holders or Doggie members in the lead up to and on the day of the game. This offer will then be promoted across several channels including our socials, newsletter and the Western Bulldogs database. Complete the form to submit your offer and we will be in touch soon with further information. Please submit your entry by April 17th! Read
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Click HERE to view Commerce Ballarat’s submission to the State Government’s housing supply inquiry.
Commerce Ballarat will continue to engage with this Inquiry where possible and promote solutions that are in the best interest of our business community, both within the construction sector and within the wider economy. Read
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