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Moorabbin prove too powerful for Brewers
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Darley marches on in a day one demolition
DARLEY continues to be the surprise packet of the Ballarat Cricket Association firsts season.
Darley steam rolls Naps-Sebas
DARLEY'S season just keeps getting better in the Ballarat Cricket Association firsts competition.
She reigns
DARREN Weir and Michelle Payne have put the icing on an astounding their Melbourne Cup Carnival.
Weir ensures Dandino is back in style
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AFL Vic award goes to Ballarat football umpires
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Missing chopper: Three dead, wreckage found in Hunter
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‘Hellish tenants’ spark rental peril warning
NSW: "Tenants from hell" trigger warning about renting.
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Perhaps the snake was the smarter one
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