Tony Ferguson Weight loss Centre

Come and meet Tony Ferguson in store at Shop 5 Bridge Mall

Monday 23^rd February, 2pm – 3pm

·         Free taste testing

·         Share your weight loss story

·         Enjoy healthy snacks

·         Cook book signing

·         Giveaways

Enquire in store for more details or call 5332 4958 

Boral Resources

Boral Resources are one of the main sponsor's for The Mountain of Fun Run to be held on Sunday the 15th of March in Dunnstown and around (and up!) Mount Warrenheip.  There are two courses – a 12.km run/walk and a 6km run/walk.

Proceeds from the event will support Dunnstown’s Saint Brendan’s Primary School, and CanTeen – The Australian Organisation for Young People Living With Cancer.

www.mountainoffunrun.com 

The Australian Government

The Australian Government is holding public information sessions throughout regional Australia on 26 February about its Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme.

You are invited to attend the following free session at North Ballarat Sports Club, 26 February from 1pm.

The presentation will be given by a senior executive from the Department, live to air via a Sky Channel broadcast. You can ask questions:

·         in advance via email (info@coomatechcentre.com.au)

·         on the day using phones available at all venues

To attend, you must register: phone 1800 057 590

Registration is essential as seating is limited.

For more information, visit www.climatechange.gov.au 

Media

Publication: The Courier www.thecourier.com.au

Date:  Saturday 14 February

Ballarat has the potential to yield more gold now than what it did during the gold rush, according to Lihir Gold chair Professor Ross Garnaut.  I’m not promising it but it’s not impossible. People & Places: St John of God nurses graduation ceremony.  Committee for Ballarat dinner: Jan Millar Jens Gaunt, Catherine Laffey University of Ballarat, Sandra Campbell RSM Bird Cameron, Roswitha Tonkin Mercure Ballarat Lodge, Steven Cairns win TV.

Date:  Monday 16 February

Councillor fund freeze ahead of guidelines.  A temporary freeze has been placed on spending from Ballarat City councillors’ $20,000 discretionary funds as recommended from the Audit Advisory Committee.

Land purchase secures bright future for school. Ballarat Grammar is looking to the future with the purchase of about 50 hectares on the south side of Mt Rowan which could one day be turned into another campus of the school. “In the long term, in 50 years or so, it will all be surrounded by houses and there’s going to be a need for more schools in Ballarat: said Head Master Stephen Higgs.  The property will be used by the school immediately for its agriculture and horticulture program.

Date:  Friday 20 February

Selfish attack on McCallum. About $2600 worth of new appliances have been stolen from disability support organisation McCallum.  The thefts occurred at the organisation’s Leopold St complex where seven supported accommodation units are under construction for 14 peoples.

Who’s in it today? Europa cafe held a Bushfire Appeal Dinner.  Adam Rasmussen and staff from Europa Cafe cooking a 5 course dinner

Dates of Interest:

Lift Seminar

Date: 26 February

Time:  8am – 10am

Venue:  Ballarat Sports Club

Free Interactive Business Seminars

Learn how to prepare your business for uncertain economic times. The Australian economy faces its toughest outlook for many years. For the business owner, it is important to act NOW.

This business seminar will show you how to prepare your business for the slowing economy and profit in a challenging environment.

All attendees receive a complimentary Workbook.

RSVP www.liftbusiness.com.au      

Rural Press Club

Graeme Samuel

Chair ACCC

Date: Thursday, 26 February 2009.

Time: 12.15pm registration for 12.30pm sit-down.

Venue: Hilton Hotel on the Park, 192 Wellington Parade. East Melbourne, Victoria.

Parking: Underground parking is available onsite at an additional cost.

Dress Code: Business attire.

Moderator: Ed Gannon, President of the Rural Press Club of Victoria.

Cost: $65 per head RPCV members, $75 per head non-RPCV members.

*Special dietary requirements to be advised on booking.

Further details: Visit our website www.ruralpressclub.com

Numbers are limited and bookings are essential.

RSVP: by Tuesday 24 February 2009.

Address: Rural Press Club of Victoria Inc, PO Box 1196, Fitzroy North, 3068.

Phone: (03) 9380 9771

Fax: (03) 9380 9772

Email: lalawson@tpg.com.au

Bisnet

Tuesday 3rd March 2009  Double Session:
Session One $25 ( 7.15am - 8.30am) Topic:  Managing Your Business

Session Two $30 (9am - 10.30am) Topic: - How to quickly adapt to change (extra $30 all profit going to Victorian Bushfire Appeal)

RSVP: Friday 27th February 4pm.
Email: rebecca.schenk@rdv.vic.gov.au or Fax: 5320 5998

Making websites work for you

18 March, 12 noon,

Rebecca Biggs, City of Ballarat will update on Visit Ballarat and Craig Allan, Jalapeno eBusiness Consulting will provide operators with some hints and tips on how to maximise your web presence and drive more people to your website.

Venue: Ballarat Steakhouse

Cost: $40 includes a 3 course lunch (or $140 for 4 events)

RSVP: events@ballarattouristassociation.asn.au or Visionary events & marketing (03) 5332 6535

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