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Head of the Lake to be re-run after huge controversy
The 2017 boys’ Head of the Lake race will be re-rowed on Wednesday at 9am. Read more.
Woman killed in head-on smash near Bacchus Marsh
A car driving on the wrong side of the road is believed to have caused a fatal head-on smash near Bacchus Marsh yesterday afternoon. Read more.
Head of the Lake 2017 | the battle off the water
Ballarat’s rowing schools filed onto the Lake Wendouree foreshore in a cacophony of drums, chants and even bagpipes on Sunday. Check it all out here.
Ballarat Swap Meet proves a hit
“Garagenalia” and man cave items proved furnishing the male bonding room was a high priority at this year’s 27th Ballarat Swap Meet. Read more.
Serious crashes, fire make for hectic weekend
Emergency services were kept busy at the weekend, with two fatalities, another serious head-on crash and a house fire in the region. Read more.
Weather
If you didn't this this summer had been hot enough, you'll get your moment in the sun this week!
State of the nation
Need a national news snapshot first thing - well, we have you covered.
► WOLLONGONG, NSW: A man will not be eligible to get his licence back until he is 113. Read more.
►EVERTON, VICTORIA: The victim of an apparent random shooting has spoken for the first time, saying he played dead. Read more.
►LAVERS HILL, VICTORIA: Six people were injured in a head-on collision on the Great Ocean Road. Read more.
► WAGGA, NSW: A man bashed at a kebab shop was taken to hospital. Read more.
►BEAUDESERT, QUEENSLAND: Two people have charged after an investigation into allegations of misuse of donations received by a charity. Read more.
► MALMSBURY, VICTORIA: A prison guard was assaulted at the Malmsbury Youth Justice Centre on Saturday night. Read more.
National news
►HE “MADE A MISTAKE”: Geelong skipper Joel Selwood lost his licence on Friday. Read more.
►BID FOR GREATER TRANSPARENCY: The Victorian government plans to print the home suburb of all political candidates. Read more.
National weather radar
International news
►GROUNDED: Victorian man Thomas Keating will be unable to leave Thailand for months pending a Thai court hearing on a charge of reckless driving causing the death of his partner Emily Collie in a jet-ski crash. Read more.
►LIMBO: Up to 10 surrogacy-born babies with Australian biological parents are stuck in legal limbo in Cambodia after a crackdown on commercial surrogacy there last year. Read more.
On this day
1900 - In London, the Trades Union Congress and the Independent Labour Party (formed in 1893) meet, resulting in a Labour Representative Committee and eventually the modern Labour Party in 1906.
1908 - Star number 46 was added to the US flag for Oklahoma.
1922 - The US Supreme Court unanimously upheld 19th amendment to the US Constuituent - women's right to vote.
1958 - The USSR performs nuclear test at Novaya Zemlya USSR.
1964 - The government of Italy asks for help to keep the Leaning Tower of Pisa from toppling over.
1965 - France performs Underground nuclear test at Ecker Algeria.
1969 - President Nixon visits West Berlin.
1998 - The FBI arrests 10 most wanted suspected serial killer Tony Ray Amati.
2010 - Central Chile is hit with an 8.8 magnitude earthquake.
The faces of Australia: Danya Benson
Teacher Danya Benson is ensuring students in remote areas get the best education possible.
“The students have taught me a lot about their life on a station through their school work,” she said. Read more.
