The Courier
Thursday, 4 July 2024
Community
Meet the Queen's Head Hotel's new owners.
Alex Dalziel
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Business
The future of the building is a bit clearer.
Staff Reporters
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Central Highlands Water have shared tips to avoid a burst meter.
Staff Reporters
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Frosts can damage your water meter, or worse. File photo by Kate Healy.
'I was watching my wife wither away, both mentally and physically.'
Bryan Hoadley
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Wayne Layton at his home in Ballarat after the death of his wife Kathy. Picture by Lachlan Bence
See our multi-million dollar real estate addresses for less.
Melissa Kehagias
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High-priced suburbs such as Sydney Paddington can have deals if you are willing to start out small. Pic: Supplied
Australians top work-hating complainers.
Carla Mascarenhas
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A new survey has found Australian workers are amongst the most dissastisifed in the world. Picture by Shutterstock
Renters waited an average of 502 days for VCAT resolutions.
Anna Houlahan
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Anika Legal CEO Noel Lim said rental provider are treating baseless bond claim like free lottery tickets. Picture by Shutterstock
How cold did it get at your place?
Adam Spencer
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Ballarat's temperature dropped below -2 degrees in the early hours of Wednesday, July 3. File picture by Kate Healy
Such fundraising is worth a 'lot of meat trays' to help clubs.
Melanie Whelan
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Resident addresses and phone numbers leaked.
Alison Foletta
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City of Ballarat council report a data breach impacting 52 residents. File picture
Business
'There's some interesting spices and flavours.'
Gwen Liu
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'He was loved by everyone and he loved everyone back.'
Rachel Jackson
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Mourners outside Billy Sullivan's funeral in Bacchus Marsh on Tuesday, July 2, 2024. Picture by Adam Trafford.
Tools and the battery were stolen before it was set alight.
Adam Spencer
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Police are investigating after a ute went up in flames at the Wendouree Train Station carpark on Saturday, June 29, 2024. Pictures supplied
The proposed blocks range between 543 to 760sqm.
Alex Dalziel
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The former BTV6 site on 207 Walker Street, Ballarat North. Picture by Adam Trafford
Police
Police believe the car was stolen from a home in Wendouree.
Adam Spencer
Could the CHFL have 18 clubs as soon as 2025?
David Brehaut
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CHFL considers club's interest joining competition next year
Bonshaw's rapid expansion pushes lot limit in precinct plan.
Alison Foletta
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Justin Howlett said a 'perfect storm' caused the business' closure.
Alex Dalziel
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The Regent Cinema following its closure on June 24. Picture by Adam Trafford.
It's alleged he stole almost $65,000 donated by the community.
Bryan Hoadley
Lachlan Morganti at an earlier court hearing. File picture by Lachlan Bence
Ballarat's growth and schools strong culture attracts students.
Alison Foletta
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School captains Laine Anwyl and Oscar Trigg outside the $3 million new middle school facility. Picture by Adam Trafford
Police
The circumstances are still being investigated.
Adam Spencer
'Significant' budget cuts causing 'anxiety and uncertainty'.
Ben Silvester
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Bendigo Health has instituted an effective hiring freeze from June 30 as it faces significant budget cuts.
What's Jeff Wang's secret for picking an Australian of the Year?
Eva Kolimar
'My voice is the only culprit and victim,' an organiser says.
Gwen Liu
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Tom Madden and 14 Victorian breweries at Obsidian Dark Beer Festival. Picture supplied
Catch up with what Bungaree coach Ryan Waight has to say.
David Brehaut
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Muddied Daylesford midfielder Chris Peart directs his teammates wide against Bungaree at Daylesford on Saturday. He among the Bulldogs' better players. Picture By Adam Trafford.
Video shows multiple police officers attempting to stop the teen.
Taylor Dodge, Ayden Dawkins
Items of extreme right-wing ideology were allegedly found.
Anna Houlahan
A Pride flag at Macquarie Uni graffitied with offensive symbology (inset) and a NSW Police officer. Picture Reddit/File
'Our pilots went absolutely bananas when they spotted Garry.'
Anna Houlahan
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Garry the gorilla in the St Helena garden bed (left) and spotted on air wing footage in a Reservoir backyard (right). Pictures supplied
The 12-year-old was last seen swimming in a creek.
Annie Hesse
Saltwater crocodiles are known to inhabit the area where a young child has gone missing. File picture supplied by Ranger Clare Pearce.
The company also owns Angus & Robertson.
Carla Mascarenhas
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Aussie online book retailer Booktopia has announced it has entered voluntary administration. Picture by Shutterstock
"Someone else needs to come in with a fresh approach"
David Brehaut
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Round 11 voting and leaderboard.
David Brehaut
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Rokewood-Corindhap midfielder Mack Rivett polled nine votes in the Grasshoppers' win over Beaufort. Picture by Adam Trafford.
"I want to go and show them that I can win."
Rachel Jackson
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11-year-old Leiarnna Ferguson is ready to compete in the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Junior World Championships in Florida. Picture by Adam Trafford
Could the CHFL have 18 clubs as soon as 2025?
David Brehaut
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CHFL considers club's interest joining competition next year
East Point skipper Matt Johnston hits the lead in vote count
Greg Gliddon
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Matt Johnston has hit the lead in the player of the year voting.
Renters waited an average of 502 days for VCAT resolutions.
Anna Houlahan
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See how much your mortgage could rise.
Jen Melocco
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Should you be preparing for a hike in interest rates is a topic that has raised its head again. Pic: Shutterstockk
See our multi-million dollar real estate addresses for less.
Melissa Kehagias
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High-priced suburbs such as Sydney Paddington can have deals if you are willing to start out small. Pic: Supplied
This home is ideal for a young family or professional couple.
House of the Week
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The home is full off original features, with a white picket fence.
Feature Property
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Inside 'Rustaley', a 1915 period home in Newington
Investor interest in commercial real estate is growing.
Martin Kelly
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Investor interest in commercial real estate is growing, especially from experienced residential investors. Pic: Shutterstock
Maggie Beer is on a mission to transform food in aged-care homes.
Karen Hardy
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This is not a diet book - it's a way of life.
Karen Hardy
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Turmeric, soy and ginger chicken. Picture supplied
Musical comedy 9 to 5 coming to Ballarat Civic Hall.
Alison Foletta
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Leading ladies for the upcoming production Maxine Montgomery, Caitlin Garner and Jess Wilkinson. Picture by Adam Trafford
More than a million chickens are due to be destroyed to fight a growing bird flu outbreak, posing risks to egg supply chains.
Alex Mitchell
Supermarket customers are being urged not to stock up on eggs, despite the risk of supply issues. (Dean Lewins/AAP PHOTOS)
NGS Super financial planner Cheryl Haines says designing a strategy that will save you on tax as well as boost the amount of funds you'll have in retirement comes down to good financial planning.
Rosie Ryan
With some good financial planning you can ensure you're harnessing the tax benefits of super to maximise your nest egg in retirement. Picture Shutterstock
Galaxy AI helps creativity, productivity, communication and can search in seconds.
Be empowered by the latest Galaxy AI technology and become part of the new era of mobile devices with Samsung. Picture Samsung
Musical comedy 9 to 5 coming to Ballarat Civic Hall.
Alison Foletta
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Who can you spot in this week's gallery?
Adam Trafford
The Ballarat Foundation's event raises money for vital programs.
Adam Spencer
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Stephen Armati, partnered by Emma Learmonth, dancing the Quickstep.
Check out our photos of those who are there.
Staff Reporters
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Sharon Kemp, Damien Bilsborow, Laura Florence, Scott Florence, Jordan and Emily Clee
Looking back at photos from Dancing with our Stars.
Nieve Walton
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Amy McDonald with dance partner Robert Powell during the Dancing With Our Stars event at Civic Hall on June 22, 2019. Picture by Adam Trafford
Prices and potholes are front of mind, not Labor caucus solidarity.
John Hanscombe
In Australia, solar's pushing down electricity prices. Here's the report no one saw coming.
Peter Martin
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A man in a paddock surveys nearby solar panels. Picture by Sitthixay Ditthavong
Deciding when to pay can make a big difference.
Rachel Lane
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There are multiple payment options available for retirement villages. Picture Shutterstock
Smart travellers are locking in the savings, experts say.
Kristie Kellahan
Are airfares finally coming down?
Nostalgia, nature and captivating mysteries in the Cameron Highlands
Amy Cooper
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The man who disappeared: tea and intrigue in Malaysia
Car Expert
Tesla has opened another company-owned and operated body repair centre in Australia, with a third in the works.
Josh Nevett
In their first week online, new mobile phone detection cameras in South Australia caught more than 8000 motorists using their phones illegally.
Jordan Mulach
South Australia's distracted driving problem laid bare by new cameras
More than 60 examples of the Chevrolet Corvette have been recalled due to an issue with their front seatbelt automatic locking retractors.
Jordan Mulach
Chevrolet Corvette recalled
BMW has reduced prices of its 330i models while adding equipment across the entire 3 Series range for 2025.
William Stopford
2025 BMW 3 Series price and specs
MG has specialised in smaller cars in Australia since coming under Chinese ownership, but it's now planning its largest vehicles yet.
William Stopford
MG's next targets? The Toyota Camry and Kluger
The Senior
Think you're smarter than The Lightning Bolt? Find out all about the new Chaser in Australia.
Therese Murray
Proposed law changes to reduce financial elder abuse.
Eileen Wood
The Standing Council of Attorneys-General is looking into changes to financial Enduring Powers of Attorney. Picture Shutterstock
Persistence has paid off for veterans golfer Rita Gounder.
Rowan Cowley
Rita Gounder is Western Sydney Region Veteran Golf Association's ladies player of the year. Picture supplied
Stock & Land
There was local and commission buyer support at the Euroa store sale.
Barry Murphy
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The winter event has been running for the past decade.
Brodie Everist
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Dingee dairy farmer Ben Govett hopes his Holstein cows will be appreciated by the judge in the in-milk classes. Picture by Darren Howe.
The "thin blue line" continues to frustrate, and alarm, farmers.
Andrew Miller
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Robert Morrison, Yandoit dairy farmer, says peak farming bodies could take on the challenge of collating incorrect information, contained on the Google Maps platform, then lobbying the tech giant. Picture by Andrew Miller
This is not a diet book - it's a way of life.
Karen Hardy
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Maggie Beer is on a mission to transform food in aged-care homes.
Karen Hardy
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Maggie Beer wants better food served in aged-care homes. Picture supplied
The more goldfish you have, the larger your tank will need to be.
Choose compatible fish for your tank. Picture by Pexels