Celebrate Mum in style this Mother's Day at Nolans with a delicious dining experience she won't forget. Spoil her with favourites from the à la carte menu, or make it extra special with a Mother's Day exclusive Bottomless Brunch! For just $45 per person, enjoy your choice of brunch dish paired with 1.5 hours of bottomless mimosas. Head here to book your spot. Read more »
Two of our favourites have partnered up to serve Dubai Cookie Cups in pistachio, Nutella, and Bischoff flavours! This creative new snack from Mrs Browne Bakes launched at Naomi & 1 at the beginning of this month and will continue to satisfy customers with a brand new batch. Make sure you head down for a morning coffee and delicious, unique snack ASAP! Read more »
Celebrate empowered women this Mother's Day with Mercure Hotel & Convention Centre on May 9th! The Mother's Day Mother Hustle Lunch is shining a light on women balancing motherhood and ambition, featuring a panel of inspiring women, a three-course gourmet lunch, networking opportunities, and a gorgeous gin cocktail made with Gallivanter Gin served upon arrival! This special event is also working in partnership with WRISC donating $5 from each ticket to the cause and serving as a collection point for The Nappy Collective, welcoming donations of nappies for mothers in need. Head here to grab a ticket! Read more »
The Ballarat Jobs & Training Expo will be on again July 25th at The Goods Shed! There are spots available to exhibit your business as well as sponsor the event. Exhibiting your business at an event such as this is an incredibly valuable way to connect with a new generation of workers, opportunities, and connections. Benefits in sponsoring this event include exposure to new audiences, networking with key contacts and clients, and the opportunity to hear direct feedback on your business. Contact Emma here to learn more. Read more »
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. With a reach of 3.5 million Australians online and 2.3 million in print every month, ACM remains committed to supporting regional businesses and connecting them with their communities through strategic advertising. 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, visit here. Read more »
Adroit Insurance & Risk have proudly announced that their Golf Day, held in partnership with Grampians Health, has raised $68,256! This money will go towards important medical equipment for neonatal treatment. Carly Hibbins, Managing Principal with Adroit Insurance and Risk Ballarat is delighted with another successful year of supporting child health in Ballarat. "We're incredibly proud to continue our longstanding partnership with Grampians Health Ballarat and the Ballarat Health Services Foundation. Every year, this event is a reminder of what our business community can achieve when we come together for a common cause". Excellent work for an excellent cause! Read more »
Ballarat biotech company Vitrafy Life Sciences recently announced its technology to cryopreserve blood platelets in commercial quantities had passed important independent testing with the US Army Institute of Surgical Research (USAISR). Vitrafy chief executive Kate Munnings said current techniques to cryopreserve biological material using liquid nitrogen caused damage to cells, but Vitrafy's device and cryopreservation technique doubled the cell survival. Credit to The Courier for this amazing local story, and you can read the write-up online here. Read more »
Workers in Victorian workplaces now have access to counselling services to help improve their health and wellbeing and prevent work-related mental injuries thanks to a new program. Deputy Premier and Minister for WorkSafe Ben Carroll today announced a new Worker Mental Health Support Helpline, which provides services similar to an Employee Assistance Program, is now available for workers in small and medium-sized businesses that don’t already have similar support in place. Workers using the free and confidential service will be supported by trained counsellors to address issues such as work-related stress and burnout before they potentially lead to an injury that might need medical treatment or time off work. Eligible workers can access to up to four sessions each of free and confidential 24/7 support via telehealth or online by calling 1800 318 421. For more information visit here. Read more »
Ballarat is about to transform into a living spectacle detailing the wonder of our history through sounds, stories, and traditions with the Ballarat Heritage Festival. The 10-day festival will be held from Friday 16 May to Sunday 25 May 2025. The flagship event of the 2025 festival will be 'Entertainment of the Air' - a spectacular celebration of aviation that will thrill aviation enthusiasts and families alike. The free event will be based at the Ballarat Airport and will include a suite of entertainment options including live music from the 1940's inspired music, vintage photographs, museums and exhibitions, plus the option to book a chartered vintage aircraft joy ride. Many of our members including Grainery Lane, Art Gallery of Ballarat, Hop Temple Ballarat, Old Colonists' Club Ballarat, and Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute have events on the calendar so stayed tuned for more info and mark the date in your calendar! Read more »
Do you have high-quality photos and videos that showcase your venue, destination, or events in action? Business Events Victoria are updating their marketing library and would love to include your visuals in their newsletters, social media, website, and other promotional materials. They are looking for stunning shots of your venue and region and behind-the-scenes or in-the-moment captures of business events in progress. Send your latest imagery to Brigitte Nottingham here. Read more »
Are you passionate about creating change in your industry and supporting the mental health of Victorians at work? WorkSafe have launched a new funding opportunity - the WorkWell Mental health industry trials. Grants of up to $1.76 million are available for lead organisations to create positive change in workplaces. Applications are open until 10:00 am Tuesday 24 June, 2025, in one or more subdivisions within the key industries of construction, education and training, healthcare and social assistance, manufacturing, public administration and safety. Register for the online information session here. Read more »
Promoting local spend is an incredibly important thing in a difficult economic climate dominated by tariffs, and the cost-of-living crisis. The b2b media campaign aim is to remind the community to get out and about and be conscious where their soldier is spent. Sponsoring this initiative will help expose your business across social media, radio, and television as well as help give back to the community. Reach out here if you’re interested. Read more »
It’s time to Raise the Steaks! To ensure your venue is included in the competition’s marketing and promotion and is in the running for the title, please ensure you have entered before May 8th, 2025. The competition will run from May 12th to June 12th, 2025. Be in the running by filling out the form here. To enter the public will purchase steak sandwiches at participating venues and vote for their favourite by submitting their receipt online. The venue with the most votes win will win the title of Ballarat's Best Steak Sandwich, and voters will go into the draw to win one of 2x $100 vouchers to a participating venue. Read more »
Commerce Ballarat acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land we live and work on, the Wadawurrung and Dja Dja Wurrung People, and recognise their continuing connection to the land and waterways. We pay our respects to their Elders past, present and emerging and extend this to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People.
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