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Ballaarat. It’s the name derived from the Wadawurrung words balla and arat, meaning resting place. Rather appropriate for a city that warmly beckons one and all to settle in, take a load off and establish a lifestyle defined by community, pleasure and purpose.

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Dubbed Australia’s most liveable regional city in 2020, Ballarat is an alluring regional centre characterised by business, leisure, and pleasure.

With a population of almost 110,000, the city is home to major educational institutions, two hospitals, and a plethora of job opportunities across a multitude of sectors.

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Launch your career, raise a family, escape the hustle and bustle, build community, discover your newfound passion. All in Ballarat.

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A regional treasure with plentiful lifestyle

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A city where you can build your future.

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Keep your eye on the prize and make your mark.

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Where golden opportunities await

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So much to be discovered

Ballarat is a place where each day is made of daring adventures, earthly treasures and lingering heritage. And each night is made of rich indulgence, startling sights and fusing cultures.

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The City of Ballarat acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land we live and work on, the Wadawurrung and Dja Dja Wurrung People, and recognises their continuing connection to the land and waterways. We pay our respects to their Elders past, present and emerging and extend this to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People.

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