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25.01.2022 This tough customer says #VoteCoates #Vote1Coates I’ll take that as an endorsement. It’s an oldie but a goodie Nominations have closed and ballots were drawn today.... Good luck everyone... well, not quite everyone but you get my drift

24.01.2022 A group of talented artists will lead a series of workshops from February 2021 to help determine the most appropriate design and location for a public art memorial to acknowledge survivors of sexual assault. Read more: bit.ly/3f4VJHy From December 2020 Ballarat residents can sign up to participate.... The project is led by a community reference group and the City of Ballarat in partnership with the Art Gallery of Ballarat, Centre Against Sexual Assault (CASA), Beyond Empathy, Care Leavers Australasia Network and Loud Fence. To find out more or to join a project, go to https://www.creativeballarat.com.au/continuousvoices Continuous Voices Arts & Culture Ballarat #ContinuousVoices #CompassionateCities #CompassionateBallarat

22.01.2022 I love walking around Ballarat. A few recent early evening snaps on on of my walks

19.01.2022 I can’t help it. I really like this sign Found it via online thread #CityOfSmiles According to a recent national study live locally in walkable neighbourhoods.... https://healthyactivebydesign.com.au//what-australia-wants Most Australians want to live locally in walkable neighbourhoods, within easy access to fresh, healthy food, and other everyday destinations. What ideas do you have for a ‘City of Smiles’?

19.01.2022 So exciting to see this installation of Campsite by Marley Smith and Billy Blackall at the Federation University Arts Academy Building in Alfred Deakin Place!!! Campsite (2020) is a re-commissioned artwork based on the original Campsite Mural first installed in Alfred Deakin Place for the Commonwealth Games in 2006. Campsite is a significant artwork and a tool for learning about local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture. Big congrats to Marley and Billy on t...he return of Campsite to the centre of Ballaarat. Thanks Ballarat Koorie Engagement Action Group - KEAG and Federation University for support of this project. Public Art Ballarat See more

18.01.2022 What an exciting past 24 hours! Formally lodged my nomination to stand for re-election in Central Ward Ballarat today! Lodged all my paperwork and it took exactly 105 minutes. Lucky I’m a patient woman.... Speaking of patient.. We also had the final Ordinary meeting of this 4 year term of Council last night which finished at 11.11pm The role of a Councillor includes lots of fun and rewarding stuff, speeches at events and attendance at community meetings and activities. But the reality is that a lot more of it is about long hours, endless meetings and reading, countless difficult conversations and tough decision making, often in a highly combative environment. It’s a unique privilege and opportunity to be elected to act in the best interests of the community and govern. It’s an enormous responsibility to connect and listen to a diverse cross section of the community, diverse and competing interests to inform decisions for the common good. It’s also an onerous responsibility to oversee large budgets and policies within a huge and complex organisation delivering around 80 services. Good luck to everyone putting up their hand. It’s often a tough and thankless role but we need people of high integrity, calibre, and ethics. We need people with genuine community interest to put the interest of the common good first.

17.01.2022 CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL CITY OF BALLARAT YOUTH AWARD NOMINEES AND WINNERS! Well done Ballarat Youth Services for the first virtual awards! Recipients of awards last night:... Challenge and Change, sponsored by Highlands LLEN: Kieran Payne Group Project, sponsored by Voice FM: ‘AWA Project Leadership in Sports, sponsored by Basketball Ballarat: Dominique Sharp Influential Artist, sponsored by Wendouree Centre for Performing Arts: Karissa Cribbes Positive Leader, sponsored by YMCA Ballarat: Karissa Cribbes Compassion and Care, sponsored by Compassionate Ballarat: Ethan Sculley Youth Volunteer, sponsored by Western Bulldogs: Escher Russel STEM, sponsored by Ballarat Tech School: Eliza Wallace Young Entrepreneur, sponsored by Upstart: Daniel Ferguson Adult Ally Worker, sponsored by BYSN: Nikki Bell Major Awards, sponsored by Buninyong & District Community Bank: Major Award 12-17: Ethan Sculley Major Award 18-25: Karissa Cribbes There were 78 unique nominations this year.

17.01.2022 I’ve definitely made progress and had big wins getting climate action on the council agenda .. But there’s still more work to do Greens Councillors across the country have consistently been the strongest leaders on climate action!... Ballarat Greens candidates Ellen Burns Jackson Snep and I have committed to pushing for: Zero net emissions city-wide target for 2030 Improved recycling and promote a closed-loop waste system Introduce incentives to help people switch to renewables/solar, with no upfront cost lending program Upgrade our green bins to FOGO bins, meaning you can throw your kitchen scraps and food waste in there! Continue to increase Ballarat's canopy coverage from 17% to 40% Advocate for a per capita spend on active transport Hold developers to the highest standard of sustainable design, meaning cheaper bills and more comfortable houses Continue advocating for improved public transport Encourage the creation of green jobs, growing our local economy and making us a regional leader These things are completely doable and many councils have implemented a lot of these already. Also check out BREAZE - Ballarat Renewable Energy and Zero Emissions candidate forum on Wednesday 7.30pm https://www.thecourier.com.au//should-new-councillors-pu/

16.01.2022 Zero new cases found in Regional Victoria! A breath of relief and hopefully a step forward. Remember now is not the time to get complacent.... Keep wearing your mask, keep washing your hands, keep your distance from others, it's by doing the right thing that we've got this far https://www.thecourier.com.au//no-new-covid-19-cases-foun/

15.01.2022 Last Council Meeting of 2020 will be held tonight at 7pm! The meeting will be live broadcast via the City of Ballarat website. View the full agenda here: bit.ly/3gPlcGc I’m still on duty until next Tuesday before a short break ..... Plenty to do in 2021! See more

15.01.2022 Official swearing in was held last night during a livestreamed online ceremony! No public or family members there last night due to COVID-19 restrictions, so here’s an old pic. Thanks Stu for your constant support! Also thanks to all family, friends and community members for your ongoing support. ... I’m extremely grateful for the community confidence that saw me re-elected for a third term. I’ll continue to work towards a fairer, more inclusive city, strive to raise the bar on local climate action, uphold the highest standards of good governance and continue to act in the best interests of the community. Congratulations to all new Councillors and re-elected Councillors. Newly elected mayor Daniel Moloney and deputy mayor Amy Johnson. Councillor photo below via Ballarat Times

14.01.2022 Love the theme of #NAIDOCWeek2020 #NAIDOC2020 #AlwaysWasAlwaysWillBe Happy NAIDOC week! A week borne from a day of protest, #NAIDOCWeek each year reminds us of the ongoing need for movement towards justice and equality.... Importantly, #NAIDOC Week is an opportunity for Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians to come together to celebrate not only Indigenous achievement but the history, rich culture, and survival of the oldest continuing living culture on the planet. Always Was, Always Will Be. recognises that First Nations people have occupied and cared for this continent for over 65,000 years. We must always acknowledge the true history of this country. Always Was, Always Will Be! Check out the City of Ballarat virtual program of activities: https://bit.ly/3k3r7r9 #NAIDOC2020 #NAIDOC #NAIDOCWeek #alwayswasalwayswillbe #alwayswasalwayswillbeaboriginalland

14.01.2022 Definitely an AWESOME lineup! Can’t wait Live and local, Summer Sundays (City of Ballarat) is partnering with Sovereign Hill, Ballarat, Kryal Castle and the Ballarat Wildlife Park to deliver music events via livestream.... More details: bit.ly/3mYFOxN

13.01.2022 International Peace Day Beautiful art work by Freya, Hana and Jerrica from HelpingHands Bkfa in honour of world peace this week. This year the theme was ‘Shaping Peace Together’. ... We really are all in this together! https://internationaldayofpeace.org/about/ This lovely message was shared by BKFA During this Pandemic Let’s all spread some kindness, compassion and Hope to celebrate the International Day of Peace. Thank you to all those who promote Peace through acts of kindness #bekindballarat #WorldPeaceDay #peace #love #kindness #nature #HelpingHandsBkfa

13.01.2022 Get ready for outdoor dining and 10 person indoor dining This is good news and hopefully a good start towards reactivating local trade. We need more great ideas, innovation and incentives to support recovery! And we need to get out there and support our local cafes, restaurants and traders.... Tag a friend or local business: The City of Ballarat will waive outdoor dining permit fees to allow Ballarat businesses to offer immediate outdoor dining options as a first step to economic recovery for the hospitality industry. Easing of restrictions under the Victorian Government’s roadmap to reopen regional Victoria will allow Ballarat businesses to apply for funds to purchase outdoor dining equipment to serve patrons outside, with customer limits and social distancing requirements. To fast track the recovery plan, the City of Ballarat will waive its three-year outdoor dining permit fee until the end of January 2022. Those businesses who have already paid their fees will be given a refund. The City of Ballarat will monitor if their outdoor dining approvals need to be extended or altered. This is in addition to waivers and deferrals of fees and charges, including liquor licensing fees, offered by the Victorian Government as part of the recovery plan to get businesses operating again. In order to ensure hospitality businesses can have their new or varied outdoor footpath dining organised as easily and quickly as possibly, the City of Ballarat will provide the required public liability cover for this activity on a temporary basis. Hospitality businesses interested in discussing options should contact the City of Ballarat’s Business Help Desk by emailing [email protected] or phoning 5320 5500. https://www.ballarat.vic.gov.au//city-ballarat-prepares-re

13.01.2022 snowing again in Ballarat!!! #standstillworldbreathing

13.01.2022 I’m proud to be a strong advocate and ally for the LGBTIQA+ community And I’m really pleased to sign the Rainbow Pledge because I’m committed to continuing to advocate strongly if I’m re-elected. I’m proud that one of my first achievements after being elected was to gain support for Ballarat Council to join the No to Homophobia campaign in 2014... I also supported the first official rainbow flag raising in Ballarat for IDAHOBIT Day in 2016 I first gained support for Ballarat Council to support Marriage Equality in 2014 and successfully advocated for us to reconfirm support in 2017. Hopefully this constant advocacy played a role in Ballarat seeing one of the highest regional votes in the country in support of marriage equality- 70.5% ! I recognise that there’s still much more work to do and therefore pledge my full support and ongoing commitment to foster a culture in local government that is inclusive, responsive and accessible to LGBTIQA+ community members https://rainbowvotes.com.au/ #RainbowLocalGovernment https://www.australianmarriageequality.org//media-release/

12.01.2022 Another step forward for Ballarat and Regional Victoria Regional Victoria to advance to COVID-19 'third step' at 11.59pm on Wednesday, September 16 Step by step.... Stay safe and let’s keep going Key info about changes from Wednesday night * No restrictions on reasons to leave home * Gatherings of up to 10 people outdoors allowed * You can have five visitors to your home, although they must from the one household that has been selected as your 'household bubble'. Your 'household bubble' cannot change. Infants under 12 months are not included in this figure. * Outdoor hospitality venues will be able to open but with group limits of 10, as well as other density rules * Accommodation venues to open, but with household bubble restrictions Travel within Victoria allowed across all areas in the 'third step' * Schools return to onsite learning from Term 4 with safety measures * Weddings: allowed with up to 10 people (including the couple, two witnesses and celebrant). * Funerals: allowed with up to 20 people (not including infants under 12 months of age or people required to conduct the funeral). * Religion: outdoor religious gatherings for up to 10 people plus a faith leader are allowed, facilities open for private worship for households or social bubbles, plus a faith leader * Real estate: private inspections by appointment only, auctions outdoors subject to gathering limits. * Exercise: Outdoor contact and non-contact sport for under-18, outdoor non-contact sport only for adults, with gathering and density limits, outdoor skateparks open, outdoor fitness for 10 people. https://www.thecourier.com.au//regional-victoria-to-adva/ credit @chip_shots

11.01.2022 Lots of upcoming council candidate forums over the next couple of weeks! This is Ellen Burns who is a Greens endorsed candidate for North Ward. Head over and like her page to follow her campaign. Go Ellen! We’re also still asking for volunteers if you’re keen to host a placard, or like walking and would be keen to do some letterboxing.... Just fill out our volunteer form here https://docs.google.com//1FAIpQLSfmDEJmrJJNw_NKbY/viewform See more

10.01.2022 Some of the main points in our bold climate plan for Ballarat Ellen Burns Jackson Snep... http://linktr.ee/ballaratgreens/ #BallaratVotes

09.01.2022 WooHoo Ballarat! Huge news A massive coup': Rare Linda McCartney retrospective to show at the Ballarat International Foto Biennale! Congrats Ballarat International Foto Biennale !... #BallaratFoto #visitballarat Art Gallery of Ballarat https://www.google.com.au//a-massive-coup-rare-linda-mccar

09.01.2022 Huge thanks and shout out to all of the incredible volunteers out and about getting flyers to your letterbox! Also check out my stash of old school #Vote1Coates badges!

08.01.2022 Thanks for the amazing support! We’ve had a great response to getting candidate placards up across Ballarat, so thanks to everyone so far Have you seen them out and about? If you live in Ballarat's North or South ward and can host a placard on your front fence, please sign up here. We’ve still some left and would be great to get them out there ... https://docs.google.com//1FAIpQLSfmDEJmrJJNw_NKbY/viewform Central Ward is almost covered because of so many amazing supporters But if you have a great location or want a paper poster for a window/business etc just let us know via the form in this link: https://docs.google.com//1FAIpQLSfmDEJmrJJNw_NKbY/viewform

07.01.2022 Pleased and proud to sign the ASUVicTas Council candidate pledge. I'll always stand up for services for the community, secure jobs, fair wages, and transparency in decision-making.

07.01.2022 Love trees? They have so many benefits! Did you catch this great article ?recently about Ballarat’s aim to more than double tree canopy coverage to 40 per cent by 2040, and commitment to spend $500,000 annually until 2030 as part of its Urban Forest Action Plan. Ballarat was recently identified as one of eight local government areas in Australia most vulnerable to the dangers associated with urban heat islands.... One of my quotes "Trees just provide so many health and wellbeing benefits as well as environmental benefits, so it's not just the cooling in summer, it's everything else they do to help people feel good about the place they live." #urbanforest #ballarat #climateactionnow https://amp-abc-net-au.cdn.ampproject.org//article/12731738

05.01.2022 Received this mock up of a fake future front page and it’s a bit ‘on brand’ What do ya reckon?

05.01.2022 Go Jackson! Are you in South Ward? What ideas would you pass on to Jackson? Head over to Jackson Snep’s facebook page to follow his campaign. ... We’re also still asking for volunteers if you’re keen to host a placard, or like walking and would be keen to do some letterboxing. Just fill out our volunteer form here https://docs.google.com//1FAIpQLSfmDEJmrJJNw_NKbY/viewform https://www.thecourier.com.au//south-ward-candidate-jacks/

03.01.2022 One of the great things about being a Councillor is inspiring people of all ages and backgrounds to get involved in community. I’ve been inspired by so many people from diverse backgrounds along the way, and love to hear ideas. Many of them do actually get taken up! Here’s an opportunity to have some input on community engagement.... There’s a quick survey if you’d like to do that.. And there’s also an opportunity to do a submission if you’re keen. https://mysay.ballarat.vic.gov.au/draft-community-engagemen

03.01.2022 Wow! Amazingly, thanks to wonderful supporters like you we have covered 207 of our 218 runs. Wow! Enormous thanks to all Now just 5 days to go to finish our letterboxing! ... Ballot packs start being sent on Tue 6 Oct so our aim is to complete our letterboxing by then If you need help with your map/s or can travel to do another run let us know! Go team greens! https://forms.gle/Xs2hw5H7NSHrWD3D6

03.01.2022 This is what makes a life well lived. RIP Ruth Bader Ginsburg .. if you want to be a true professional, you will do something outside yourself, something to repair tears in your community, something to make life a little better for people less fortunate than you." "That's what I think a meaningful life is. One lives not just for one's self but for one's community."... https://www.google.com.au//ruth-bader-ginsburg-says-this-i

01.01.2022 In case you missed it there’s a local council election coming soon! Postal ballots are being sent out from October 6 and you have until October 24 to return. ... Let me know if you have any questions! #Vote1Coates There’s a form guide in today’s Courier and the candidate statements are also on the VEC website online. https://www.thecourier.com.au//who-should-i-vote-for-you/