WEATHER
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Supporters may argue it could be a tad warmer, but a partly cloudy day with a top of 14 degrees seems like a perfect day for the Ballarat Football League season finale.
Sunshine could bring more people through the gates, with organisers expecting a steady, but not overwhelming crowd for the big day
TODAY'S TOP STORY
THE City of Ballarat agreed not to press for a conviction against a heritage vandal who demolished a key part of gold rush history without permission.
The person, who the city said it could not identify, was eventually fined just $3000 for tearing down the 158-year-old stables of the Newmarket Hotel, which gave Miners Rest its name.
City of Ballarat chief executive officer Anthony Schinck said council was "very disappointed" with the result and he had since written to the state government asking for tougher measures to protect heritage assets.
V/LINE
Coaches will replace trains on some Melbourne to Ballarat services this morning due to ongoing Regional Rail Link works.
EMERGENCY SERVICES
Local police, paramedics and fire fighters had a quiet night and have nothing to report this morning.
ON THE AGENDA
All eyes will be on the Eastern Oval today and The Courier staff will be providing live score updates with links to photo galleries.