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Women priests ordained by Anglican Church in Ballarat
ANGLICANS in Ballarat have joined the fold of those dioceses which have ordained women priests.
Ballarat Health Services provides shuttle bus transport to replace staff car park
Former Rivers workers remember the company’s long history
Rotarians formally welcome in the Alfredton Rotary Satellite Club
Central Highlands Toy Run rumbles into Ballarat
Driver treated for minor cuts after hitting tree on Geelong Road
Students ride to raise funds for Clunes Community Health Centre
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Ballarat breakfast report: December 9
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The poor PISA results for Australian students in science and maths need to be urgently addressed
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