The Inimitable" Charles Thatcher and James "Poison To The Ears" Coxon were among the many entertainers who made the old Ballarat such a lively place during the rushes. Listen to some songs written in and about the old town and its characters by the leading lights of the day.

The Drongo And The Crow sing songs of long ago and love the old colonial Australia.

Our second episode presented by Tales From Rat City is "The Robbery of the McIvor Gold Escort."
In the early days of the Victorian Gold Rush, gold and cash were transported by both private and government escorts, guarded against attack by well-armed mounted troopers.
To most bushrangers, to attack one of these escorts was suicide!

In episode 2 of Love, Ballarat, we will talk about one of the few gold escort robberies that was successful - and the grisly consequences!

Learn how to use painting as a healing ritual to release emotion. As your guide, Laura will help you to tap into your own inner wisdom through journaling and an intuitive painting process that anyone can do! No prior art experience required.