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Australia Day activities and events 2014
The full list of Australia Day activities for Ballarat and surrounding areas.
Black Hill man found
A missing Black Hill man has been found by police.
Median house price at new high
Ballarat's median house price has climbed by almost one per cent in the last quarter of 2013.
Robert Gray thrilled with Ballarat Citizen of the Year award
Megan aims to make a medical difference
Drummond Street townhouse development to go ahead
Ballarat breakfast report: January 25
A possible missing person and a busy night for SES crews in the region.
Ceremony held for Australia's newest citizens
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Missing man found alive near Ballarat
BALLARAT: Police have found a 43 year old man missing since last night.
B&S virgins tackle country Australia's biggest night
WARRNAMBOOL: Four reporters navigate their way through the chaotic, fun and endearing Australian tradition that is a B&S ...
MEGA GALLERY: The week in pictures
NATIONAL: The 50 best snaps from our photographers
GALLERY: It's raining music at the Big Day Out
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Baird dominates 400m, narrowly misses international qualifier
BALLARAT sprint champion Sam Baird has missed out on the World Youth Games qualifier by milliseconds.
Tatt tears it up to take lead
Weir extends lead in metro premiership
GALLERY: Kelly Ruddick powers to Vic Country 5000m racewalking title in Ballarat
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National
Fred Chaney named Senior Australian of the Year
West Australian Fred Chaney has been named Senior Australian of the Year for his contribution to indigenous reconciliation ...
Editorial cartoon
The day's burning issues as seen through the eyes of the Herald's editorial cartoonist.
Empire State Building going green and gold for Australia Day - with help from Hugh Jackman
As Foreign Minister Julie Bishop looked on proudly, Hugh Jackman and his wife, Deborra-Lee Furness, gripped the lever and swung ...
How Tony Fleming's love of trees led to top job in Australian Antarctic Division
This division chief and conservationist continues a family's fixation with the ice.
What will we think of next?
Surviving and thriving in a harsh land made early Australians an innovative bunch - a tradition that shows no sign ...
The king of camel lot
A program to preserve a rare breed of camels has its roots in Australia.
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Community
Helping others comes naturally for Young Citizen of the Year Rebekah Vass
Robert Gray thrilled with Ballarat Citizen of the Year award
Entertainment
The Everything Store: The infinite emporium
'Get big fast' was the slogan plugged by the online bookstore's founder. It worked.
Actress Tahyna Tozzi marries dancer Tristen MacManus
Aussie model turned actress Tahyna Tozzi tied the knot with her professional dancer boyfriend Tristen MacManus on Saturday - and ...
50 Shades of Grey movie poster released
The movie isn't due to hit cinemas for more than a year, Valentine's Day 2015 to be precise, but that ...
Life & Style
Her reality: could you really fall in love with your computer?
The day when your computer will know you better than any human is rapidly approaching.
Harrow-style B&S ball jump-starts initiation
Bone of contention
Fish oil's healthy reputation is under scrutiny as questions are raised about its links to cancer.
Theatre of war: the next act is coming home
Australia's Defence Force Chief, General David Hurley, knows better than most that while you can train troops for ...
Blake's legacy
Why Harvey Norman has run out of steam
This may sound like value investing heresy - I recommend you sell Harvey Norman, largely because it has ...
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Opinion
ANALYSIS: Ballarat's dreams come true with Cadel Evans to ride in champs
White Ribbon Day: Why we stand against family violence
Letter: Beer festival is not a money-making machine
Travel
Rubbish tsunami swamps Bali beachfront
A tsunami of plastic rubbish has swamped Bali's iconic beachfront for a week or more, defying daily efforts ...
Pleasure principles, redefined
Michael Gebicki finds his perfect island getaway on Ratua.
Traveller deals of the week
Seabourn Sojourn's 2014 Signature Savings Event promotion features savings on an array of voyages.