Ballarat News Week Starting 1st of Dec

Here are some fun news highlights from Ballarat, Victoria last week:

November 30:

• Ballarat Christmas Festival Illuminations Launch: The annual Ballarat Christmas Festival kicked off with a dazzling light show illuminating the Botanic Gardens. The festival runs until December 24 and features markets, carols, and other festive activities. (Source: The Courier, https://www.thecourier.com.au/)

December 1:

• Ballarat Wildlife Park Welcomes New Wombat Joey: The Ballarat Wildlife Park welcomed a new wombat joey to its family. The joey, which is yet to be named, is already a popular attraction with visitors. (Source: Ballarat Wildlife Park, https://wildlifepark.com.au/)

December 2:

• Santa Paws at Sovereign Hill: Santa Paws returned to Sovereign Hill, giving furry friends the chance to meet Santa and have their photos taken. The event raised funds for local animal shelters. (Source: Sovereign Hill, https://www.sovereignhill.com.au/events/winter-wonderlights-event/)

December 3:

• Ballarat Sings Carols in the Street: Thousands of people gathered in the heart of Ballarat for the annual Ballarat Sings Carols in the Street event. The event featured performances from local choirs and musicians. (Source: The Ballarat Times, https://www.facebook.com/ballaratcarolsbycandlelight/)

December 4:

• Ballarat Children's Festival: The Big Adventure Begins: The Ballarat Children's Festival kicked off with a week of fun-filled activities for kids of all ages. The festival features workshops, performances, and exhibitions. (Source: Ballarat Children's Festival, https://www.ballaratwinterfestival.com.au/program/family-friendly)

December 5:

• Ballarat Farmers Market Celebrates 10th Anniversary: The Ballarat Farmers Market celebrated its 10th anniversary with a special event featuring live music, local produce, and family-friendly activities. (Source: The Ballarat Advertiser, https://www.facebook.com/ballaratfarmersmarket/)

December 6:

• Ballarat Goldfields Steam Railway: Santa Special Train Rides: The Ballarat Goldfields Steam Railway offered special Santa Special train rides throughout the week. Passengers enjoyed a scenic journey through the Ballarat countryside and met Santa on board. (Source: Ballarat Goldfields Steam Railway, https://www.vgr.com.au/)

I hope this summary of fun news from Ballarat last week is helpful. Please let me know if you have any other questions.