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Committee for Ballarat Committee for Ballarat uses vision, strategy, engagement and influence to help create a better future

Committee for Ballarat tackles the social, economic and environmental issues of our time and envisions innovative ways to address them. We employ intellectual rigour and strategic thinking to solve the problems we face now and into the future. We connect and engage with stakeholders, involve and inform the community and seek expert advice. And we use our influence and connections to guide and progress key projects and programs of that are of benefit to our region.

15/10/2026

Applications for the 2027 Future Shapers Program are now open!

Members - join us on Thursday 26 November for a special end-of-year event as we celebrate the year that was while lookin...
15/10/2026

Members - join us on Thursday 26 November for a special end-of-year event as we celebrate the year that was while looking to the future.

We look forward to welcoming you.

A registration link has been sent to your nominated member contact email. Please get in touch if you haven't recieved yours.

We are calling on all parties contesting the November 2026 Victorian State Election to commit to Ballarat's future by ba...
07/10/2026

We are calling on all parties contesting the November 2026 Victorian State Election to commit to Ballarat's future by backing critical water infrastructure upgrades.

These upgrades would unlock housing growth in Ballarat's western and northern growth areas, enabling up to 8,800 new homes.

Read the full statement at https://loom.ly/4irJ-F4

Central Highlands Water

28/09/2026

Our recent chat with Steve Martin on ABC Ballarat , discussing the five priority projects we're advocating for in the lead-up to the Nov State election.

As part of Committee for Ballarat's 2026 State Election Advocacy, we are asking the next Victorian Government to commit ...
23/09/2026

As part of Committee for Ballarat's 2026 State Election Advocacy, we are asking the next Victorian Government to commit funding to deliver the Circular Economy Precinct at Ballarat West Employment Zone.

Ballarat and the wider region face growing waste management challenges. Costs are rising and recyclables are still being trucked to metropolitan facilities, placing pressure on households, local government, and the environment. Meanwhile, the opportunity to create local jobs and sustainable industry sits unrealised.

Read the full statement here: https://loom.ly/4irJ-F4

City of Ballarat

Plan Victoria, as it stands, sees Melbourne on the trajectory to be a megacity, home to over 8 million peopleWhilst this...
09/09/2026

Plan Victoria, as it stands, sees Melbourne on the trajectory to be a megacity, home to over 8 million people

Whilst this appears to be a Melbourne problem, the impact of 85% of the state’s population living in one city is a problem for Victoria.

The solution lies in further investment in our regional cities and towns and critical investment in Regional Development.

Given its geographical advantages, by 2050, Victoria could be a state of well-connected, well-serviced, thriving and vibrant regional cities and towns, along with a liveable and alluring capital city.

It’s time to invest more in our state’s regional areas and re-think Plan Victoria before it’s too late.

08/09/2026

Inspiration. Insights. Influence

It's been a busy few months at Committee for Ballarat as we hosted:

The then State Treasurer Jaclyn Symes for an exclusive members' lunch
Winter Gala Round Table Dinner with James Morrision
Insights Forum on Digital Technology as part of the Commerce Ballarat B31 Festival
And held an important cross-sector discussion with an Insights Forum on Mental Healthcare in our region.

Stay tuned for our next round of events, to be announced shortly!

The 2026 State Election is another opportunity to advocate for critical investment in our region’s growth, jobs and live...
07/09/2026

The 2026 State Election is another opportunity to advocate for critical investment in our region’s growth,
jobs and liveability.

We are calling on all candidates in the three seats representing Ballarat to commit to funding one or more of these five priority projects that will help transform our regional economy.

Collectively, the five projects will unlock 8,800 new homes, create 450+ jobs, add $1.74 billion to the regional impact of Federation University and attract an additional 214,000 visitors per year.

The five projects are (in alphabetical order):

🟠 Circular Economy Precinct
🟠 Critical Water Infrastructure to enable growth
🟠 National Centre for Photography
🟠 Sovereign Hill’s Gold Vault
🟠 University Town

Together, these projects recognise Ballarat’s role as a key economic and service hub for our regional community.

Find more details at https://loom.ly/4irJ-F4

01/09/2026

'I'm extremely frustrated. We have very little investment in this space.'

Congratulations to all the finalists in the Federation University Australia Commerce Ballarat 2026 Business Excellenc...
31/08/2026

Congratulations to all the finalists in the Federation University Australia Commerce Ballarat 2026 Business Excellence Awards.

We'd like to give a special shout-out to Committee for Ballarat members for winning the following categories:

Ballarat International Foto Biennale - Creative Industries Business Award
Mason-Brown I.T. - Customer Service Award
Springhill Farm - Ethical Business Award and Business of the Year

It is wonderful to see you recognised for your work in contributing to our thriving and vibrant regional economy.

To Fiona Whatley, James Whatley, and the whole Springhill Farm team, to be named the 2026 Business of the Year is an incredible honour and represents the extraordinary work and journey for Springhilll Farm over 40 years.

The Best is Yet to Be!

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Ballarat, VIC
3350

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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03 5332 1240

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