2021 marks the 150th anniversary of the production of the Ballaarat steam engine by Victoria Foundry in 1871 - the first 3ft, 8in gauge locomotive built in Australia.
This year we celebrate the 100th anniversary of the establishment of the City of Ballarat following the merging of Ballarat East and Ballarat West townships on 25 May 1921.
To mark ANZAC Day 2021 we honour the service of Australian and New Zealand nurses who served in both World Wars, including Ballarat-born nurse, Major Alice Ross-King.
