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Ballarat residents are encouraged to take advantage of extended weekend trading hours at the Ballarat Transfer Station – now open at 8am Saturdays and Sundays during December.  A 3- metre bin is available for residents to drop off their glass bottles and jars at no cost.   Excess garbage and hard rubbish can be disposed of at the Transfer Station for a fee.  Big W Pass on Glass drop-off site relocation  The City’s Pass on Glass drop-off site at Big W is being relocated to the Eastwood Street Shopping Centre carpark (south west corner) near the Ballarat police station from Friday 13 December.  Terry Demeo, Director of Infrastructure and Environment thanked the Management at Alfred Square for being such great supporters of the Pass on Glass initiative, understanding the importance of recycling and offering a convenient location for their customers to drop off their glass.  With increased Christmas traffic at Alfred Square and the need for more regular skip changeovers, the City has made the decision to relocate the drop-off site to the Eastwood Street complex to accommodate residents who do their regular supermarket shop at this location.  “All our Pass on Glass sites have been well supported by our residents, thanks to the co-operation of our extended business community and shopping centre operators,” Mr Demeo said.  “We are exceptionally grateful for how the Ballarat community continues to work together to keep glass out of their recycling bins.   In the lead-up to Christmas, people are urged to remain vigilant and only place the following items in their yellow recycling bins.  Paper  Cardboard  Aluminium and Steel Cans  Plastic Containers from their laundry kitchen and bathroom 
Ballarat (City) 11 Dec 2019
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Gear up for Lake Hume Cycle Challenge

Gear up for Lake Hume Cycle Challenge

Entries are now open for the 2020 Drummond Real Estate Lake Hume Cycle Challenge.The charity event to be held on Saturday, February 22 will feature four rides ranging from 5km to 126km.This includes t…
City of Wodonga 11 Dec 2019
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Have your say on potential uses for Theatre Royal complex spaces

Have your say on potential uses for Theatre Royal complex spaces

Have your say on potential uses for Theatre Royal complex spaces Published on 11 December 2019 The Theatre Royal complex in Camperdown has a hidden secret.
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Council to stay in touch over Christmas

Council to stay in touch over Christmas

Essential staff will be on call for emergencies while our offices are closed for the festive season.
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No right turn at Tulip Street

No right turn at Tulip Street

While the Presidents Cup is bringing joy to golfers and golf fans, residents and visitors to the local area are...
Bayside City Council 11 Dec 2019
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News Alert |

News Alert |

The City of Ballarat has welcomed today’s announcement of $500,000 from the Victorian Government’s Living Libraries Infrastructure Program towards a total refurbishment of the Ballarat Library.   The …
Ballarat (City) 11 Dec 2019
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News Alert |

One lane on Fussell Street will remain closed until the end of this week due to a mineshaft opening up near the Victoria Street intersection.  The City of Ballarat was notified of changes to the road …
Ballarat (City) 11 Dec 2019
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Media Response |

Media Response |

We hope our library users will be delighted and surprised by the new Ballarat Library space when it's completed. We will have more programs on offer and more space available for library users. The…
Ballarat (City) 11 Dec 2019
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Work kicks off at Junction Place

Work kicks off at Junction Place

Civil works have commenced on the residential townhouse component at Wodonga’s Junction Place, with developer Central Place appointing local contractor AP Delaney to undertake the works.
City of Wodonga 11 Dec 2019
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