2024: China's new Consul-General in Melbourne, Xinwen Fang, plants two golden larch trees in Ballarat East to honor city's Chinese heritage.

On April 20, 2024, China's new Consul-General in Melbourne, Xinwen Fang, planted two golden larch trees in Ballarat East to recognize the city's rich Chinese heritage. This event coincided with a tree planting day in China. Fang's visit aimed to deepen the connection between China and Ballarat, and he expressed admiration for the hardworking Chinese people who lived in harmony with locals during the gold rush era.