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Need Solutions? Visit Ultech

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Is your phone bombarded with pop up ads or malfunctioning in some way?

At Ultech, we can wipe viruses from mobiles and tablets, visit our friendly team in store for solutions or contact us on 03 5333 2589.

We are located next to the food court.

#virussolutions #ultech

2025 Queenscliff Art Prize at Central Square Ballarat

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2025 Queenscliff Art Prize at Central Square Ballarat

Come in from the cold and enjoy the 2025 Queenscliff Art Prize at Central Square Ballarat Exhibition on display now in the Food Court.
This unique and innovative selection form a satellite exhibition of the 2025 Queenscliff Art Prize Exhibition displayed in iconic outdoor Victorian locations such as the Kerferd Road Pier in South Melbourne and the Queenscliff Pier.
Come to discover the fashion, food, school holiday fun and art at Central Square Ballarat.
#2025queenscliffartprize #cometodiscover #cometoplay

For our 25th Birthday, we’re going Big Time at Boost Juice

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We’re 25!!!

That’s 25 years of blending mangos, boosting vibes, and bribing you with free samples in the food court

So here’s a little gift from us, because we’re ageing gracefully…

Your chance to win free Boost for a whole year!!

When you order a drink and scan your VIBE, or purchase through the app, you automatically enter our daily draw to win. There’s 25 winners over 25 days – the more you sip, the better your chances!

Also, to celebrate 25 years of blending, we’ve dusted off the sacred Boost vault and brought back some of the all-time greats! Did someone say Tropic Chill?

Each week we’re rotating throwbacks in our ‘Big Time Favourites’ menu in the Boost app, for a limited time.

Terms and Conditions: *Aus. res. who hold a Vibe Rewards account only. Starts 7/7/25 9am AEST. Ends 31/7/25 11:59pm AEST. Max 1 prize/person (excl SA). Daily Draws: 12pm AEST daily from 8/7/25 to 1/8/25 at Plexus, Level 4, 411 Collins Street, Melbourne VIC 3000. Prizes: 25 x $572 Vibe Rewards cash credit deposited into the winner’s Vibe Rewards account (1 per daily draw). Winners published at www.boostjuice.com.au/news/boost-big-time/ within 3 days of each daily draw. Promoter: Boost Juice Pty Ltd ABN 11 092 165 681, Level 8, M-City Building and Business District, 2107-2125 Dandenong Road, Clayton, VIC 3168. See www.boostjuice.com.au/boost-big-time-competition/ for Terms and Conditions. NSW Authority No. TP/55. Permit No’s: ACT TP 25/01128 & SA T25/842.

Introducing NEW CODES – Witchery New Arrivals

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Introducing NEW CODES

Refined simplicity with a hint of edge. This winter, thoughtfully tailored outerwear, earthen tones, and statement accessories lead the helm, beckoning in a new era of power dressing. Elevated simplicity, a focus on texture, and neutrals done differently, New Codes redefines cold weather dressing with an eye for longevity.

Adventure Feels Good at Spendless Shoes

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Adventure Feels Good (Continued)

Adventure Feels Good returns with Part 2 of the AW25 winter range, bringing fresh styles made for every cold-weather adventure. Step into the season with comfort, confidence, and Spendless.

Winter School Holiday Fun

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Free Face Painting

Tuesday 8 to Friday 11 July
11am to 2pm
Kids can have their faces painted in footy team colours or something creatively cool like a snowflake!

The Furals Winter Wood Craft Workshop

Tuesday 15 to Friday 18 July
11am to 3pm
Choose your own piece of wood craft to paint, decorate and take home.

*2 HOURS FREE UNDERCOVER PARKING PER DAY

Winter Warmers from Singapore Kitchen

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Winter Warmers from Singapore Kitchen

Kim and the team at Singapore Kitchen have been creating delicious Chinese and Malaysian inspired dishes to warm you up this winter.

Choose from Beef with Black Bean sauce, Singapore Noodles, Honey Chicken, Fried Rice, Spring Rolls and much more.

Great options for lunch or a quick, easy dinner for the family.

#what’sfordinnermum #singaporekitchen #cometodiscover

CarePark Ballarat Central

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Parking at Central Square Ballarat

Using CarePark Ballarat

The multistory car park adjacent to Central Square Ballarat is owned and operated by CarePark. Entry is via Dana Street (corner Doveton St South). Using the carpark is easy and convenient when shopping at Central Square.

Collect a ticket as you enter the carpark. The Licence Plate Recognition (LPR) system will record your vehicle registration. If you stay less than 2 hours, the boom gate will open automatically as you exit. No need to scan your ticket. If you stay longer than 2 hours, you can pay at the exit station (boom gate) with a credit card (plus card surcharge fee).

If you don’t have a credit card, simply pay for your parking at an automated pay station before collecting your vehicle. Insert your ticket, pay the applicable fee using cash, collect your validated ticket and return to your vehicle then drive to the exit, insert your paid parking ticket to the machine to open the boom gate.  Automated pay stations are located on levels 2 and 6 of the car park.

Contact CarePark 

T: 03 9682 1733
E: [email protected]
W: carepark.com.au

PARKING RATES (as at January 2020)

Casual parking – Monday to Friday
0-2 hours FREE
2-3 hours $6.00
3-4 hours $7.00
4-5 hours $8.00
5+ hours maximum fee $10.00

Weekend Parking

0-2 hours FREE
2-4 hours $4.50
4+ hours maximum fee $5.50

Early bird parking – Monday to Friday

In before 11am $8.00 flat rate

Exit between 3pm and 7pm $8.00 flat rate

Must park on levels 9, 10, 11 or 12

OPERATING HOURS
Monday to Thursday 6:30 am to 7:00 pm
Friday 6:30 am to 10:30 pm
Saturday 7:30 am to 7:00 pm
Sunday 10:00 am to 7:00 pm

Frequently asked questions about CarePark

How does Licence Plate Recognition work?
LPR takes a photo of the customer’s licence plate on entry and should the customer be under the 2 hours (per day), the exit boom gate will automatically raise. Should the customer be over the 2 hours (per day) they will simply proceed to a pay station and pay the fee. Alternatively, pay at the exit station with a credit card only. The vehicle registration information is only stored on the system to verify a patron’s length of stay or conditions of the Early Bird parking.

Is early bird parking available?
Yes. Early Bird customers are required to enter before 11am and park on level 9 and above. To control this, the Licence Plate Recognition (LPR) system will take a photo of their licence plate at the entry and then again on level 9, which will then apply the Early Bird rate on the customer’s ticket. Should an Early Bird customer not proceed past the level 9 LPR camera, casual rates will apply.

Are parking violations and fines issued?
Yes, should a customer not follow the Terms and Conditions for use of the car park, a Payment Notice will be issued. These cases are rare and generally only occur if a customer parks in a reserved car park or disabled park without a permit.

What happens if a customer stays longer than two hours and tries to exit without a paid or validated ticket?
The boom gate at the exit will not open without a validated ticket. If customers experience any difficulty, there is an intercom on the exit station ticket machine providing 24 hour customer service assistance.

If I park my car in the car park for less than two hours in the morning and then return in the afternoon, do I have to pay?
The LPR system will recognise your licence plate each time you enter and depart the car park. You will receive a total of 120 minutes parking on the same day. Yes, you can park for up to an hour in the morning, leave the car park and return later on the same day and you will be able to park for up to a total of two free hours (a combined total duration of both visits). Once this 120 minute time frame has been exceeded (even by a minute), you will be charged for the third hour of parking, so stay and enjoy a coffee or some more shopping!

 

The AFL Store update

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Locally owned, The AFL Store in Central Square has recently been updated with a gorgeous new shopfront and store fit out.  You’ll find your favourite AFL gear in the store right now and receive personalised customer service from the team.

New merchandise ranges are arriving daily including a huge range of socks, guernseys, beanies, scarves and great new products like lunch boxes, backpacks, luggage tags etc.

If you have a little Auskicker at home, be sure to check out the Auskick bundle which includes a free pair of football boots when you purchase a Youth Bundle*, which has shorts, socks, and a guernsey in your chosen team colours.

 

* Offer is subject to stock availability.  Bundle offers differ instore.