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The Victorian Goldfields World Heritage Bid and Voices of the Goldfields display

Art Hub

10 Lydiard Street North,
Ballarat Central VIC 3350

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  • 17 May

  • 18 May

  • 24 May

10am–3pm

The Victorian Goldfields World Heritage Bid is collaborating with filmmakers and storytellers Tim Webster and Ilana Rose to engage with goldfields communities to explore the significance of this region to its residents. Their short pilot film, Voices of the Goldfields, artistically highlights the cultural heritage of the goldfields through the eyes of its people.

During the Ballarat Heritage Festival, the Voices of the Goldfields display will be showcased at Art Hub, where visitors have the opportunity to watch the film and explore the stories and characters featured in it.

Attendees can also learn more about the Victorian Goldfields World Heritage bid aim of securing World Heritage status for this remarkable place. This initiative offers insights into the World Heritage listing process, the potential socio-economic benefits it can bring, and how residents of the goldfields can contribute by sharing their own stories.

Content: Victorian Goldfields World Heritage bid

Dates & Times

  • Sat 17 May 10am–3pm
  • Sun 18 May 10am–3pm
  • Sat 24 May 10am–3pm
  • Sun 25 May 10am–3pm

Accessibility Information

  • Disabled access available, contact operator for details.

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Visitor Information Centres

Ballarat Town Hall
225 Sturt Street
Ballarat VIC 3350

Ballarat Botanical Gardens
401-405 Wendouree Parade
Lake Wendouree VIC 3350

Acknowledgement of Country

Across Victoria’s Midwest, we acknowledge that we travel across the ancient landscapes of many First Peoples communities. These lands have been nurtured and cared for over tens of thousands of years and we respect the work of Traditional Custodians for their ongoing care and protection.

We recognise the past injustices against Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in this country. As our knowledge grows, we hope that we can learn from their resilience and creativity that has guided them for over 60,000 years. As we invite people to visit and explore Victoria’s Midwest, we ask that alongside us, you also grow to respect the stories, living culture and connection to Country of the Ancestors and Elders of our First Peoples.


©️ 2025 Visit Ballarat. This initiative is funded by the City of Ballarat and Tourism Midwest Victoria.