# Connecting Sebastopol Community Newsletter

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Member News

- 15 October 2026

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Recent News

## [CVI Welcomes New Team Member, Mark](https://www.commerceballarat.com.au/cvi-welcomes-new-team-member-mark/)

- October 15, 2026

## [Babae Celebrates Third Consecutive Chef’s Hat](https://www.commerceballarat.com.au/babae-celebrates-third-consecutive-chefs-hat/)

- October 15, 2026

Member of the week

## Avis & Budget Car & Truck Rental Ballarat and Rix Cars

Rix Cars is a locally owned and operated business providing practical automotive solutions in Ballarat and across Western Victoria.

As an authorised Avis licensee since 1997 and a Budget licensee since 2015, we specialise in short to medium term vehicle rental, including cars, trucks, minibuses and 4x4s. We also offer our well-maintained ex rental fleet for sale directly to the public. (LMCT 9238).

Our network covers the western corridor of Victoria, including Ballarat, Bendigo, Castlemaine, Caroline Springs, Footscray, Hamilton, Horsham, Kyneton, Maryborough, Melton & Mildura.

We focus on fair pricing, reliable vehicles and straightforward service. With a wide range of late model options available across our locations, you can find the right vehicle for work or travel, seven days a week.

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Member News

- October 15, 2026

## [CVI Welcomes New Team Member, Mark](https://www.commerceballarat.com.au/cvi-welcomes-new-team-member-mark/)

Central Victorian Investments welcomes Mark Bain to the Loan team! While Mark is new to the office, he will already be known to most clients as one of the company directors. […]

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Member News

- October 15, 2026

## [Babae Celebrates Third Consecutive Chef’s Hat](https://www.commerceballarat.com.au/babae-celebrates-third-consecutive-chefs-hat/)

Babae has been awarded a Chef’s Hat at the 2027 Good Food Guide Awards, held at The Timber Yard in Melbourne tonight. It is the restaurant’s third hat in a […]

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