One of Ballarat’s most notorious Christian Brothers, pedophile Robert Best was likely to die in jail, a County ...
Best could die in jail: court
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Veggie harvest expert tips
Experienced food gardener John Ditchburn will share his veggie patch tips at Ballarat Community Garden's annual Harvest Festival
Plan on way for Miners Rest
Early works are underway on a development plan for Miners Rest.
From behind the lens | Photos
An annual awards night recognised and celebrated the work of Ballarat Photography Group members.
Accused who fled crash in custody
A Ballarat man who allegedly fled a two-car collision on Saturday evening has been refused bail.
SCOPE shows teachers’ artwork
The latest exhibition at Federation University’s Post Office Gallery features the work of teachers and lecturers at the ...
Nine news launching
Regional broadcaster Southern Cross Austereo will launch its dedicated Nine News Western Victoria bulletin to Ballarat and the ...
Kinder kids cook for the homeless | Video, Photos
The baking class offers an educational opportunity beyond counting and measuring ingredients.
Amazing photos of fire aftermath near Daylesford
The fire burnt more than 21 hectares of land.
Funding cuts to hurt regional family violence victims
Victims of family violence in the Ballarat region will be among the hardest hit if funding cuts to ...
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Kinder kids cook for the homeless | Video, Photos
The baking class offers an educational opportunity beyond counting and measuring ingredients.
Western Bulldogs community camp hits Ballarat | Photos, Video
Watch the Bulldogs' biggest stars in action.
Coastal boys to hit dusty inland trail | Video
Surf rockers from Windang head to Ballarat on national tour.
White Night Melbourne | Photos, video
Melbourne's streets were splashed with lights, music and interactive art for White Night.
Amazing photos of fire aftermath near Daylesford
The fire burnt more than 21 hectares of land.
Ballarat Cycle Classic 2017: Finish Line Photos
It may have been a little damp but that didn’t stop the smiles of those crossing the finish ...
Ballarat Cycle Classic 2017: faces and fun as riders defy the weather | Photos
It may only have been eight degrees but the chilly start couldn't deter hundreds of cyclists setting off ...
Flashback Friday | Ballarat social snaps from February, 2009
There was an awful lot happening in February, 2009!
Local Sport
Submit sports details online
A new easy way to submit your scores, draws and teams.
Top two suffer surprise defeats
The top two teams in the midweek pennant bowls division one competition will head towards finals on the ...
Dogs get a feel for Eureka
Chris Maple is all too familiar with Eureka Stadium and hopes the Western Bulldogs can build the AFL’s ...
Ballarat greenskeeper all set to spread his wings
Keegan Mead is about to embark on a working trip of a lifetime.
Hamstring pain for injured Roughead
Jordan Roughead’s apparent knee injury appears as though it is a hamstring issue after all.
Lister claims state title at Redline meet
Redline Raceway crowned a new state champion in the Victorian Speedway Council Unlimited Sedan category at the weekend ...
Western Bulldogs community camp hits Ballarat | Photos, Video
Watch the Bulldogs' biggest stars in action.
High looks to go one better
The effects of a revamped Ballarat High School rowing program will be on display in this year’s Head ...
New culture drives Loreto
The culture and professionalism of the rowing program at Loreto College this year has been the standout improvement, ...
Roughead injured ahead of Ballarat camp
Jordan Roughead appears unlikely to take any part in the Western Bulldogs’ open training session in Ballarat on ...
Regional Focus
Grandfather recovering after rail trailshooting
VIC: A grandfather shot multiple times in an apparent random attack is doing well.
Judge stunned by church's legal aid to paedophile
VIC: Evidence the Catholic Church continues to fund the legal defence of one of Australia's worst paedophiles has ...
The worst has passed for Port Kembla, says CEO
NSW: As far as the Port Kembla steelworks is concerned, the bad times are now in the rear-view ...
'Summer is cancelled': Snow hits Perisher
NSW: Fires on Friday. Snow on Monday. Oh, the difference 72 hours can make.
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Mount Macedon body: Human remains removed from bushland
Human remains have been removed from bushland near Mount Macedon, north of Melbourne.
Q&A: George Brandis defends Manus, Nauru refugee deal with United States
George Brandis has defended Australia's refugee deal with the United States, affirming it is still going ahead after ...
Cutting Sunday penalty rates would threaten Coalition in marginal seats: poll
The Turnbull government would likely feel an electoral backlash in marginal seats if Sunday penalty rates are cut, ...
'They thought I'd become a tradie': Why schools lock students out of the VCE
Dean Snow dreamt of going to university – his private school had other plans.
The reason schools lock students out of the VCE
Why are some schools discouraging students from doing the VCE?
Commonwealth Bank faces claim it owes millions of dollars in unpaid super to part-time workers
More than 7000 Commonwealth Bank of Australia part-time staff are owed millions of dollars in unpaid superannuation entitlements, ...
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What's on in Ballarat this weekend.
Native Ballarat mints known for rich smell
NATURE NOTES | Australia has several native mint plants, and in the Ballarat region we have four.
Striking moth’s unique wings
NATURE QUERIES ANSWERED | What is this beautiful creature?
Small bird likes to move around
NATURE QUERIES ANSWERED | Is this bird a young kookaburra?
Entertainment
Alt-right group launches petition demanding ABC sack Yassmin Abdel-Magied
The fiery debate over last Monday's episode of Q&A continues.
Angelina Jolie cries as she speaks about 'difficult' split from Brad Pitt
They went through a messy split and their custody battle continues, but Angelina Jolie seems to be feeling ...
Big Little Lies is much more than Mean Girls grown up
HBO's compelling series relocates Liane Moriarty's brilliant Australian novel to the California coast.
Why no local news may be good news for regional TV networks
Regional TV rivals WIN, Prime and Southern Cross Austereo are set for a three-way battle for local news ...
Life & Style
Big pharma funding biases drug trials in favour of a sponsor's product: review
Drug trial studies that are sponsored by the pharmaceutical industry are more likely to favour a sponsor's product.
'I swallowed a chicken bone and became a quadriplegic': Hospital sued over misdiagnosis
It started as an embarrassing joke. Shane Barnbrook accidentally swallowed a chicken bone while eating dinner and he ...
Report of Ross River virus transmission in Melbourne's northeast
Victorians struck by the Ross River virus outbreak - including a doctor who says he was infected by ...
Ovarian cancer: Australia's 'forgotten' disease
When Ann Maree Mulders woke up still feeling unwell, she didn't know 11 centimetres was about to change ...
An extra 4300 steps could cut the time older Australians spend in hospital, study shows
An extra 40-minute stroll every day could mean fewer days in hospital for older Australians, new research shows.
Fried chicken for breakfast? School breakfast program helps children reach for fruit
A school breakfast program in western Sydney is not about a one-off free meal. It's about educating families ...
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Opinion
A big week in football for fans and non-fans
It will be an interesting few days in Ballarat for football fans.
The race to 100 per cent renewable town is on
OUR FUTURE | Communities around the world are leading the way in the transition from polluting fossil fuels ...
Letters to the Editor
Tough going for good cause but city shines
On a morning where the idea of a quick lakeside walk or an even longer bike ride through ...
Letters to the Editor
Thumbs down to the people responsible for building smaller roads, and using the Rowland Street, a residential street ...
Fierce, fitter, faster – netball must attack
PRESS BOX: Netball need this to compete and set the tone in women's sport
Travel
The Trip: an independent tour Denmark, Sweden, Finland, Estonia and Norway
From picturesque fishing towns to breathtaking gardens, this Scandinavian journey is not to be missed.
The Maldives: Is this the best family resort in the Asia-Pacific?
One resort effortlessly outshines the competition.
Chico Basin Ranch, Colarado: Cattle ranches and cowboys in the American West
A visit to a working cattle ranch in the American West challenges and inspires the toughest of cowgirls.
Weekend getaways: Sydney to the Hunter Valley and beyond
The chardonnay is an elegant and delicate as the lush scenery.