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24.01.2022 This Friday night Sovereign Hill throws open its doors for their annual Christmas Shopping Night. When: Friday 30th November Where: Sovereign Hill Time: 6pm to 8.30pm... FREE ENTRY to Sovereign Hill for this event. You can also for the first time personalise the label on Sovereign Hill’s iconic raspberry drops. A major attraction in Ballarat defined by our rich history based on gold now offering so much more! by Lachlan Bence for The Courier (from left to right): George Gekas, Vicki Gellis and Nicole Roberts

24.01.2022 Peter McGrath "I love, Ballarat’s history, I enjoy Ballarat’s present and I am excited by Ballarat’s future. My mother’s family arrived in Ballarat in 1856. Sovereign Hill is Ballarat when my Great Grandfather was a boy. I am 5th generation Ballarat, that makes my grandchildren 7th generation. I have travelled and lived in a number of countries but have always returned to Ballarat. Ballarat is quite simply ‘home’ and I am proud to call it so." "Travelling away and then ret...urning was probably one of the smarter things in life that I have done as it enabled me to see just how much we in the lucky country take for granted. Here in Ballarat we are blessed with a wonderful environment in which to live, work and raise our families. Our education and medical facilities are outstanding. Ballarat ticks all the boxes." It certainly does Peter, thank you so much for being one of our great ambassadors!

23.01.2022 We have received fabulous support from The Courier for our More Than Gold campaign. Here are snapshots of the stories they shared. You can find further details here: https://www.thecourier.com.au//more-than-gold-the-people-/

22.01.2022 Sarah Myers "I grew up on a hobby-farm just outside Ballarat at Sulky. Melbourne beckoned and I moved there straight after school for University, and stayed for many years, where I built my career and had a family." "Our third baby arrived, and our eldest was about to start school when we realised that Ballarat was definitely the place we wanted to raise our family. We wanted to give our children all the amazing opportunities we had growing up, and Ballarat allows us to do ...that." Thank you Sarah for your support and being one of our fabulous ambassadors!

22.01.2022 Katherine Cape I immediately loved Ballarat. I remember in the past when I used to live in Melbourne I would come back from a trip away and hit the Western suburbs and my heart would sink because of all the concrete and busy roads." "Now I come back here and think I am so lucky to live in such a beautiful place.... by Lachlan Bence for The Courier

22.01.2022 We are excited to be showcasing our More Than Gold campaign at the Gold Museum - Sovereign Hill. This museum houses more 150,000 items, covering a diverse range of collections from mining and military history through to costume and photography. Our region has long been defined by its rich history based on gold. However, now it offers so much more than gold and has a compelling story to tell.

19.01.2022 It is a wonderful time of year in our region bringing out a community spirit and sense of belonging. It is exciting to see the Ballarat CBD Christmas Art Trail for 2018 out and about town. Created by Ballarat artists Travis Price, Ben Sanders and Caroline Keys.... Explore The Christmas tale of Balla-Rat's Star with this special festive art trail! For further details and the trail: http://hello.visitballarat.com.au/2018-christmas/arts-trail by Lachlan Bence for The Courier

19.01.2022 Our More Than Gold book recently went on a bit of a holiday with one of our fabulous ambassadors Jim Rodgers. Here it is in beautiful Bordeaux in south western France with Owner and MD of UK based Coffee Central Ltd. Great to see our message being shared and enjoyed around the world.

18.01.2022 This is the final image from our More Than Gold's recent overseas tour de force with our Ambassador Jim Rodgers. Local Bristolians on the Wallace and Gromit tour stopping for a read of the book. Great to share our story far and wide, thanks Jim!

17.01.2022 Great to see Ballarat’s Georgia Amoore has been selected for Victoria for the Australian Under-20 Basketball Championships. She will line up for Victoria White women at the AIS in Canberra on February 13-17. Georgia's story appeared in our More Than Gold book, it is great to see her go from strength to strength!... from The Courier

16.01.2022 Our More Than Gold book continued its adventures recently with our Ambassador Jim Rodgers. This time taking the Ballarat story back to where it began for many the Brunel's SS Great Britain. This ship carried more than 600 people from Liverpool to Melbourne between 1852 and 1875 32 times, many heading to the goldfields to find their future!

16.01.2022 Bridget Aitchison This is a special community." My experience of living regionally is that a lot of regional or rural areas are very closed communities, but people here have been so warm and welcoming. I have met some amazing people here."... You have got this amazing juxtaposition of incredible historic buildings and people that are passionate about history, but you have also got the modern." There is a great mix of old and new that seems to respect each other and work well together. by Lachlan Bence for The Courier

13.01.2022 Kerry Armstrong As family dynamics change we made the decision to make the move for a bit more room and a little bit of a change in direction from the hustle and bustle of living centrally." We’ve got motorbikes, alpacas, the dog, and the chooks at home.... It’s having the best of both worlds; having access to amenities, but also then being able to step back and enjoy the sanctuary of your own home and the development of the outer suburbs is bringing the amenities closer. This beautiful region offers a great lifestyle, we are SO much More Than Gold! by Kate Healy from The Courier

13.01.2022 Michael de Kort Long View Farm & Meats We have one of the highest level of volunteers in any town and to me, that is a big representation of a town that has a great community mind." ... As long as we don’t lose that, we will be fine. Hopefully there will not be too much growth, but just enough to sustain us and keep that community." Coming to Clunes is probably the best move we ever made. A lot of people are seeing that, which is why there are hardly any houses for sale." There are some really unique characters in town who are accepted for their differences, which I really love, including me. by Rochelle Kirkham for The Courier

11.01.2022 More Than Gold continued its overseas adventure recently with one of our Ambassadors Jim Rodgers. This time from the Prime Meridian, Greenwich, England! Great to see us out and about and sharing the word about our amazing region.

11.01.2022 Great to spot this write up on MrJonesdining in the Herald Sun, well done! This venue is testament that Ballarat is "leading the way for regional dining." and ... "Is yet another feather in Ballarat's culinary cap, helping to turn the city into the most exciting food destination in the state." Our ever growing restaurant and foodie scene makes us SO much More Than Gold! from MrJonesdining

11.01.2022 In the region, the community spirit is tangible and the sense of belonging is strong. Getting involved is easy with the choice of community groups and service clubs impressive. Whether it be in the older, established precincts, the new suburban areas, or in the nearby historic townships, there is a friendly, inclusive and diverse community that will welcome you. Great to see this article in The Courier where two women have come together to give the gift of friendship and companionship to the community and to themselves, hosting up to 150 people at their free Country Community Christmas at Dean Hall on Christmas Day offering Christmas lunch with all the trimmings, carols and games.

07.01.2022 John and Jess Lim Oak Tree Ballarat Dental I was here on my own at the start but we’ve been really lucky with all of the staff and that’s one of the reasons why we grew so quickly, Mr Lim said. ... If we had done the same thing in Melbourne I think things would have been perhaps a bit different." In a country town, if you do good, honest work and if you’re genuine enough I feel patients will come to you, whether it be a surgery or a shop, but as long as you stick to those principles. Our region boasts exciting business opportunities and access to a skilled workforce. We are SO much More Than Gold. by Lachlan Bence for The Courier

04.01.2022 Henry Sutton was born in Ballarat in 1855. He built some of Australia's first automobiles, developed wireless radio, and pioneered the technology behind television. Pop the kettle on and listen to this fascinating podcast from ABC RN about Henry Suttons remarkable achievements.

04.01.2022 Mark Guirguis There was nowhere in Melbourne that really suited us. We wanted to have a big property that was close to work with opportunities for our children. We have a beautiful 10 acre property five minutes away from the hospital here, just over an hour to Melbourne and to the airport. It is an incredible set of circumstances that makes life great here."... My colleagues in Melbourne keep saying ‘when are you moving back?’ I keep saying ‘when are you moving to Ballarat?’ by Rochelle Kirkham for The Courier

03.01.2022 Fabulous to spot this article of Monica Dickson in The Courier. Monica featured in our More Than Gold book proving that "juggling seven children, two part-time jobs and completing a master’s degree is possible, despite a couple of hiccups along the way." Well done Monica, you should be VERY proud of your achievements, we certainly are!

03.01.2022 More Than Gold, miles from home... This was from a recent adventure by one of our Ambassadors Jim Rodgers. Great to see it out and about in Bristol, United Kingdom.