Ballarat's first mosque opened its doors to a big crowd on Saturday
Day of welcome success
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Joy in craftsmanship
Dean Lewis's renown as a farrier brought him to Sovereign Hill on Saturday for a masterclass
United toast a barrel of laughs
WHAT do you get when you combine United Voice, a comedian and champagne? A breakfast bubbling with comedy ...
Building toward shed
THE men of Sebastopol need a new shed and they are determined to get one as quickly as ...
Three killed, one critical after truck crash
Two men and a woman are dead and another woman is fighing for her life after a crash ...
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Drug plan
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Scale models set to bring out fans
The Ballarat Regional Scale Model Exhibition and Swap 'n' Sell will be held on April 17.
Choral society reaches heavens
THE UNITED voices of Ballarat’s own Choral Society will reach full zenith this Sunday.
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More newcomers named for Roosters
NORTH Ballarat Roosters have selected another three new faces to play against Essendon in the VFL at Bendigo ...
Premiership defence begins on high note
Reigning premier Darley crushed Melton South to open its BFL season.
Radio Dave memories
A Ballarat institution, David Gamble, or Radio Dave as he was known, was larger than life
‘For Christian’ – video shows wave of support
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Ballarat weekend in sport, April 16 and 17 | photos
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Flashback Friday | Ballarat social snaps from April, 2008
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Throwback Thursday | Ballarat sport in April, 2007
There are two players that went on to play AFL in this photo. What other faces can you ...
On this day in Ballarat; April 13
Who featured in The Courier on this exact day in years gone by? Check them out here.
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Footy HQ season previews
Check out every team in profile as part of our complete season preview.
Submit sports details online
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BFL wrap – Lakers shine under lights
LAKE Wendouree capped off day of celebrations by wearing down Redan by 25 points in the Ballarat Football ...
Miners fall in tight contest while Rush prevail
Smythesdale breaks five-year drought | pictures
Winners and Losers
The scores from the sporting action in and around Ballarat this weekend.
Learning from the Grand master
SOME of Ballarat’s most talented taekwondo students had the chance to learn from one of the world’s finest ...
Ballarat strong in XCR series
Ballarat weekend in sport, April 16 and 17 | photos
Check out our mega gallery of all the Ballarat sporting action this weekend.
Red cards strike a blow to Red Devils
Regional Focus
Ginger Pride Rally 2016, Melbourne | YOUR PHOTOS
Gingers rallied in the streets of Melbourne on Saturday, April 16.
Gun leader’s ‘wish list’ for US-style gun laws in Oz
NSW: Hunter man Scott Hillard says Australia would be safer without current gun laws.
‘It’s torture’ – gruesome cold case torments grieving sister
NSW: Horse trainer George Brown's tortured remains were found at the top of Bulli Pass. His sister has ...
Dirt N Dust | Your photos, video
Social media photos from the Dirt N Dust triathlon festival at Julia Creek.
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Ballarat Weddings 2015 | photos, submission form
Submit your 2015 wedding here to feature in The Courier.
Little shop providing much more than gifts
Kerry Robson's shop in Doveton St Sth is trying to help charities in Ballarat
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Marguerite review: the opera star who shined as an escapist
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