March 1, 2013 I HAVE just attended a screening of the Met Opera Live in HD at Her Majesty's Theatre, Ballarat. An outstanding performance of Maria Stuarda with internationally acclaimed singers and direction; it had an embarrassingly tiny audience.  

March 1, 2013 I FULLY support the idea of a memorial for those who were abused as children in institutions or by religious orders.  

March 1, 2013 I WRITE in response to Paul Jenkins' letter (February 10).It is hardly surprising that a former state Liberal MP would come to the issue of health funding in Victoria from a position of bias.   

March 1, 2013 Was it a coincidence to have two such profoundly different views juxtaposed in today's (February 25) letters?   

May 16, 2013 There is going to be a $46.4 million expansion of the Ballarat Health Services, which includes a multi-storey car park and a helipad, as well as, most importantly, improved patient treatment facilities.  

May 16, 2013 TO the proponents supporting the view that the name of the current mayor should not be removed from the M.A.D.E plaque  

May 16, 2013  spare a thought for heritage precincts which are in grave danger of being eroded?  

May 16, 2013 Regional Victorians understand all too well how farm deaths and injuries can devastate families, livelihoods and entire communities.  

May 14, 2013 Same-sex marriage - who should make the decision?  

May 14, 2013 There has been much discussion about the composition of the Central Highlands Football league