Evanston News

With major economic projects in the balance - and October 27 only five months away - potential candidates for the upcoming council elections are few and far between.

Bert Mann made an appearance for his preliminary hearing on Monday in Circuit Court, in Lovell, before Judge Thomas Harrington.

HIGH demand for tours of the Civic Hall as part of the community consultation process into its future has caused Ballarat City Council to schedule another four viewing opportunities next Monday.

BALLARAT mayor Mark Harris says Bendigo's success in hosting the popular Grace Kelly: Style Icon exhibition highlights the need to establish a dedicated exhibition space in our city.

Ballarat mayor Mark Harris said massive waste management bills, rising energy costs and the Defined Benefits Superannuation Contribution would all affect the council's budget.

A waste service charge of $215 will also be applied, rising $19 from last financial year due to increased Environment Protection Authority levies.

A survey designed to provide a more comprehensive report on the health of the Wyoming Range mule deer herd will be held Saturday May 5, near Cokeville.

Of these, 11 suggest it should be used for a visitor information centre while another 11 believe it would make an excellent civic space.