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Begonia fest fails to draw in numbers
Patronage at the City of Ballarat’s Begonia Festival was down by thousands compared to other years, according to ...
Teens largely responsible for aggravated burglaries
Escalating car thefts in Ballarat are being driven by a rising number of aggravated burglaries where teenagers are ...
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Train pain eases slightly
Mt Clear fire donation
A student-organised mufti day at Mt Clear College raises almost $1000 for bushfire victims
Gallery acquires historic portrait
Search of Pykes Creek for murder weapon used on ‘The Munster’
DETECTIVES are searching for evidence at a Myrniong Reserve as they continue investigate the 2003 murder of underworld ...
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Since 1865 Greenhalgh's Tannery has provided leather fro Australia. But development is moving up to the historical business
DREW’S 300TH: Parents praise dedication
FOR Ballarat’s Drew Petrie, playing football always came second.
Ballarat Heritage Weekend | Your photos, video
Ballarat’s intriguing history will be celebrated by locals and visitors on May 7 and 8 at the Ballarat ...
Ballarat weekend in sport | May 7, 8
Don't miss a beat of the sporting action from the weekend.
DREW’S 300TH: From a boy to a man | photos
Drew Petrie has always called Ballarat home.
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A new easy way to submit your scores, draws and teams.
Horbury a chance to play interleague
BFUA admits umpire error
Yoa wins men’s 10km in Sydney
Ballarat to question referee
Drug cheat edges Tallent in Rome
Strikers capitulate against University
CHFL round 5 | how it happened
BFL round 4 – all senior match reviews
See how some big individual goalkickers made their mark on the BFL at the weekend
Miners thump Tigers in a return to form
Regional Focus
Bullets fired into two Ballarat houses
POLICE are investigating two drive by shootings that terrified residents who woke to find bullets in their kitchen.
The 2016 Logies: the wrap | photos
The 2016 Logie Awards lived up to expectations - and then some.
Toilet paper thieves will get the message
QLD: Don't think you can nick toilet paper without it coming back to prick your conscience.
Logies 2016: the arrivals | photos
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Three men in hospital with gunshot wounds after Westmeadows shooting
Three men are in hospital after being shot at a home in Melbourne's north.
Detectives hunt weapon used in Graham Kinniburgh gangland murder
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Truck driver trapped after vehicle ploughs into Lorne house
Driver freed after being trapped for more than three hours.
Federal election 2016: Progressive Victoria easier to win under Turnbull, but little change expected
The parochial footy-mad state never embraced Tony Abbott's Sydney-centric brand of conservatism, so when Malcolm Turnbull won, Victorians ...
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Ballarat Weddings 2015 | photos, submission form
Submit your 2015 wedding here to feature in The Courier.
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Win tickets to see Funny Money
The Herald has two tickets to give away to the opening night of Funny Money at Maitland Repertory ...
Reg Grundy dead: television mogul dies aged 92
Australian television and media personality Reg Grundy has died in his wife's arms.
The 2016 Logies: the wrap | photos
The 2016 Logie Awards lived up to expectations - and then some.
Q&A recap: Audience member delivers an early campaign reminder to all politicians
Duncan Storrar wasn't about to be patronised or bullied. When Innes Willox delivered a harsh response, he was ...
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Children must wait three months before major cosmetic surgery: new guidelines
Children undergoing major cosmetic surgery will be subject to a three month cooling off period and must pass an independent ...
Canberra scientists discover starving cancer cells stops tumours
Starving cancer cells of crucial nutrients can stop the growth of different types of tumours.
Rate cut puts savers in a pickle, but good for borrowers
Changes in the official cash rate always create winners and losers. Irene Dumer is one of the winners.
Information overload poses health risks during pregnancy
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I've been wondering lately how long I've got left to be celebrating Mother's Day.
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The best early bird ski deals in Australia and New Zealand
With less than six weeks till the season begins Australian resorts have released their early bird ski deals.
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To get a new perspective on Melbourne, try staying in one neighbourhood during your visit.
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