The Courier
Tuesday, 19 March 2024
Cost of Living
The Ballarat mum is among a rise in people seeking alternatives.
Melanie Whelan • 2hrs ago
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Environment
'Without power you don't have any manufacturing happening.'
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Police are investigating the blaze.
Adam Spencer
A burnt out car on Mentay Way, Mitchell Park, on March 19, 2024. Picture by Adam Spencer
Victims of Crime Commissioner's report makes 55 recommendations.
Alex Dalziel
Cathy Oddie. File picture
Rates kept on hold for third consecutive month.
Jen Melocco • 9m ago
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RBA keeps interest rates on hold in March
Hundreds of thousands of Australians will save on their energy bills next financial year with one state to receive the largest price drop.
Holly Hales • 26m ago
Power prices are set to fall for many eastern Australia residents. (Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS)
Board not ruling anything in or out with future interest rate calls.
Brittney Levinson • 24m ago
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Reserve Bank governor Michele Bullock. Picture by Elesa Kurtz
'It's nice to have our local advocacy recognised.'
Nieve Walton • 24m ago
Cheryl Szollosi won the Volunteer of the Year Award at the GLOBE Victorian Pride Awards. Picture by Adam Trafford
The hospital said he is no longer in a critical condition.
Adam Spencer
Evidence may be completed in a Racing Victoria hearing today.
Andrew Thomson • 1hr ago
Former trainer Darren Weir outside the Warrnambool court in December 2022.
Mr Beaston died aged 81 on March 10.
Adam Spencer • 2hrs ago
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Graeme Beaston's coffin leaving St Patrick's Cathedral after his funeral on March 19, 2024. Picture by Adam Trafford
Who do you recognise in our gallery?
Nieve Walton
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Steph Lenehan dancing to Chocolate Starfish at the Red Hot Summer in Victoria Park Ballarat. Picture by Adam Trafford
Numbers in masters of social work increase 51 per cent.
Gwen Liu
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Yan Cao is a Fed Uni graduate. Picture by Kate Healy and Adam Trafford
Obituary
Tributes for one of lawn bowls' most influential figures.
Melanie Whelan
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The matter returned to the Ballarat Magistrates' Court on Friday.
Alex Dalziel
File picture.
Several people plead guilty to drink, drug and unlicensed driving.
Bryan Hoadley
Ballarat Law Courts where multiple people pleaded guilty to driving offences on march 18, 2024. Picture by Adam Trafford
This is the first major, tailored outreach sign from FoodBank.
Melanie Whelan
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FoodBank has long been operating pop-up food relief markets in Ballarat and plans are underway for new programs to adapt to community needs from the charity's new warehouse in Ballarat West Employment Zone.
One in every 1264 Ballarat citizens was born in Indonesia.
Gwen Liu
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Fairuz Ainurrofiqoh, Permata Chairunissa, Ernina Moritz, Kusuma Crocker are dressed in traditional Indonesian clothes. Picture by Lachlan Bence
Ballarat Gold Mine reopened less than a week after fatality.
Alison Foletta
The Bloods are planning to launch another generation of talent.
David Brehaut
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Troy Scoble is looking to stamp his own brand on Melton.
Education
Census reveals how many more students are in Catholic schools.
Michelle Smith
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Osborne House gets interim overlay, but 1100 more on gap list.
Alison Foletta
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Osborne House on Creswick Road sparked a council debate over tackling the heritage review gap. Picture supplied
Darren Weir, Jarrod McLean and Tyson Kermond to face tribunal.
Tim Auld & Andrew Thomson
Former Warrnambool stable foreman Jarrod McLean (left) and former Australian leading trainer Darren Weir have pleaded guilty to some charges at a Racing Victoria tribunal.

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A hot, wet summer caused the mould outbreak at Willyama.
Anna Houlahan • 54m ago
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Croissants were 'clearly too tempting for this flexible burglar'.
Anna Houlahan • 1hr ago
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Alleged bakery thief spotted stretching on CCTV. Picture Phillippa's Bakery/Instagram
A proposal to rename Cape Byron and Julian Rocks has passed.
Anna Houlahan
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A mother Humpback whale teaches her calf how to breach in waters off Cape Byron. Picture AP Photo/Dave Paton, Southern Cross Centre for Whale Research
Three Matildas stars and Ange Postercoglou return to Australia.
Sophia Baker • 2hrs ago
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Tottenham Hotspur manager Ange Postecoglou is returning to Australia for Global football week. Picture by Nick Potts/PA Wire
The cost-recovery measure comes after a $200 million loss.
Anna McGuinness • 2hrs ago
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The cost of sending a small letter will increase by 30 cents from April 3. Picture by Australia Post
The CHFL will look to all options, but a second bye is now likely for all under-18 clubs
Greg Gliddon
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The Bloods are planning to launch another generation of talent.
David Brehaut
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Troy Scoble is looking to stamp his own brand on Melton.
Westvic and Hockey Ballarat working through alternatives.
Greg Gliddon
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Work is slowly progressing on the Prince of Wales Park hockey pitch renovation. Picture by Adam Trafford
Bad news for a host of our AFL stars after round one injury carnage
Greg Gliddon
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Former East Point player Josh Gibcus is one of three western district players that face an extended period on the sidelines after round one injuries. Picture by Getty Images
Reigning premier ready to be the hunted.
David Brehaut
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Dan Jordan faces a new experience as reigning premiership coach at Darley.
Getting a bigger loan can be done.
Melissa Kehagias
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The property was once listed for $5 million.
Melissa Kehagias
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The three-bedroom penthouse apartment in Sydney's eastern suburbs originally had an asking price of $5 million. Pic: Supplied
The three recent sales have come to an eye-watering amount.
Jade Lazarevic
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Fashion brand owner Camilla Franks has splashed $12.5 million on a historic manor in Bondi. Picture supplied
Top bidding tips to come out on top including bidding in odd numbers.
Jemimah Clegg
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A family home with plenty to love, in a wonderful location.
House of the Week
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The backyard dreams are made of in Alfredton
Nestled in a serene neighbourhood, it's close to many amenities.
Feature Property
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Family living at its finest in Smythes Creek
'This really is a delightful piece of fruit.'
Anna McGuinness
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The panama disease resistant bananas are a world first.
Sophia Baker
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Genetically modified bananas have been approved for human consumption. Shutterstock
Begonias have a history in Ballarat stretching back to the 1890s.
Michelle Smith
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Crowds enjoy the stars of the 2024 Ballarat Begonia Festival - the thousands of begonias in the Robert Clark Conservatory. Picture by Lachlan Bence
Foodie event will be held as part of Ballarat Heritage Festival.
Michelle Smith
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Masterchef alumni Tim Bone and Julie Goodwin (inset), and dessert king Darren Purchese (inset) will be part of Sovereign Hill's Heritage Harvest Festival in May.
Sophie Hansen's new cookbook is full of solutions for sharing.
Karen Hardy
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Rice, potato and chorizo pilaf. Picture by Sophie Hansen
Trailblazing Australian company led by Tracey Seipel formulated an award-winning herbal formula that has revolutionised bladder control, helping the many millions of people affected.
Have you retired and been able to access your superannuation savings but are now considering returning to work?
Rosie Ryan
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There are issues to consider before taking the plunge to re-enter the workforce after retirement. Picture Shutterstock
Small, guided tours with more time to meet locals and soak up a destination are being embraced by Australian travellers seeking more authentic experiences.
A tea ceremony in Japan. Picture supplied
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'It's nice to have our local advocacy recognised.'
Nieve Walton • 24m ago
Mr Beaston died aged 81 on March 10.
Adam Spencer • 2hrs ago
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Graeme Beaston's coffin leaving St Patrick's Cathedral after his funeral on March 19, 2024. Picture by Adam Trafford
The Ballarat mum is among a rise in people seeking alternatives.
Melanie Whelan • 2hrs ago
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Jackie Walker, pictured with her two-year-old daughter Violet, has been subscribing to Farmers' Pick for a seasonal produce box for more than a year to help curb rising living costs. Picture by Lachlan Bence
'Without power you don't have any manufacturing happening.'
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Solar pannels inset, Haymes chief executive Rod Walton and Ballarat Energy Network chair Bill Mundy. Picture by Adam Trafford and Kate Healy
Police are investigating the blaze.
Adam Spencer
A burnt out car on Mentay Way, Mitchell Park, on March 19, 2024. Picture by Adam Spencer
Imagine the respect if that money was spent on useful projects.
John Hanscombe • 2hrs ago
This life-changing policy will help tens of thousands of Aussies.
Julie Collins
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Women have increasingly fallen through the cracks amid Australia's housing crisis, something Help to Buy aims to address. Picture Shutterstock
Hotel Review: 1 Hotel South Beach, Miami
Akash Arora
Here's what not to miss at the festival, from May 24 to June 15.
Bigger and better: Vivid Sydney launches this year's program
With savvy spending and budgeting, saving up for your next getaway could be easier than you may expect it to be.
With savvy spending and budgeting, saving up for your next getaway could be easier than you may expect it to be. Picture Shutterstock
Car Expert
Genesis says the value for money it offers with features like its free servicing will continue to attract buyers in tougher economic times.
William Stopford • 1hr ago
Mercedes-AMG has shown off its rival to the Porsche Taycan for the first time, albeit with heavy camouflage.
Jordan Mulach • 2hrs ago
Mercedes-AMG’s Porsche Taycan rival steps out
Ford's new family of affordable electric vehicles will reportedly include a small ute as well as an SUV, with the first due in 2026.
William Stopford • 2hrs ago
GWM says it's well-placed for proposed Australian emissions standards, and could look to bring plug-in hybrids to meet them.
William Stopford
GWM welcomes tough emissions standards in Australia
A fuse box fault, which could lead to a fire, has resulted in a recall of almost 2000s Mercedes-Benz models sold in Australia.
Jordan Mulach
Multiple Mercedes-Benz vehicles recalled for fire risk
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
Regional intermodals will be hit by subsidy loss, say operators.
Andrew Miller • 2hrs ago
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Gippsland stud is making "exponential" strides: top bull buyer.
Andrew Miller • 2hrs ago
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The Skews family, Ensay, paid top priced for 19-month old Angus Mawarra Touchdown T157. Picture supplied by BJS Livestock Photography
A Tasmanian stud said its bulls sold well despite dry conditions.
Barry Murphy
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Nutrien agent and auctioneer Warren Johnson, Quarterway Angus stud principal Trevor Hall, Scottsdale, and Nutrien agent Graeme Cornish, alongside the sales top-priced bull, Lot 16. Picture supplied
Board not ruling anything in or out with future interest rate calls.
Brittney Levinson • 24m ago
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Ali & Gaby's quick tips for big wins in understanding your money
Ali and Gaby Rosenberg
Why you should consider diversifying your investments.