24/10/2026
The Women Behind Ballarat’s Arch of Victory (1920)
Ballarat’s Arch of Victory is a familiar landmark. Behind it is the story of local women whose work helped create a lasting memorial to wartime service.
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24/10/2026
When Ballarat Became an Olympic Venue (1956)
Lake Wendouree is part of everyday Ballarat life. In 1956, it also became an Olympic venue, bringing an international event well beyond Melbourne’s city limits.
24/10/2026
The Day Ballarat Lost Its Street Trams (1971)
Trams once carried passengers through Ballarat’s streets as part of daily life. This view at Sebastopol records the network only a few years before it closed.
