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IMPACT: ACU Ballarat Campus nursing lecturer Ashton Kline and nursing students Georgia Drewer and Cayla Jeppesen are supporting the work of the Alannah and Madeline Foundation. Pictures: Lachlan Bence

'It was soul-destroying'; Ashton's trauma is driving advocacy for children experiencing family violence

Rochelle Kirkham

'Highly dangerous and unacceptable' man jailed for driving at police officers

'Highly dangerous and unacceptable' man jailed for driving at police officers

Ashleigh McMillan

Police 'frustrated' with driver attitudes

Police 'frustrated' with driver attitudes

Hayley Elg
1hr ago

RESILIENCE: This family violence survivor is speaking out in a bid to offer hope to all women in abusive relationships. Picture: Adam Trafford

Jane wants to tell her story to offer hope for women in darkness

Melanie Whelan

CREATIVE DESIGNS: Anna Dove and Alyssa Potter admire a design by 'Gypsy Weaver Cathy Tobin. It is made using a free weaving style called SAORI. Picture: Lachlan Bence

How changing your fashion habits can have a big impact on waste reduction

Rochelle Kirkham
1hr ago

Lake Burrumbeet farmer Alan McCartney. Picture: Adam Trafford

First droughts, now our farmers are dealing with too much water

Greg Gliddon

CONTEMPORARY DESIGN: A rendering of plans for the proposed property, as seen from Duncan Street. Image: Ryan Adamson Design.

Controversial plans for home get green light

Jolyon Attwooll

'We deserve a choice': Sturt Street bike path raises many questions

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'We deserve a choice': Sturt Street bike path raises many questions

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Latest property market round-up for region

Why Charmaine is putting her hand up to be an indigenous voice

Beauty rising as renowned photographer looks to local landscape

The 'Wednesday Boys' will be hanging out together forever

IMPACT: ACU Ballarat Campus nursing lecturer Ashton Kline and nursing students Georgia Drewer and Cayla Jeppesen are supporting the work of the Alannah and Madeline Foundation. Pictures: Lachlan Bence

'It was soul-destroying'; Ashton's trauma is driving advocacy for children experiencing family violence

Hepburn coach Clive Raak and Sam Dunstan. Pictures: Adam Trafford.

Dunstan kicks 100th, Roos stun Bombers | CHFL week one finals review

Not a photo Redan coach Jarrett Giampaolo will be pleased to see. Ben Taylor feeds a handball out to Ash Simpson as six Lakers players fill the frame - surround a sole Redan Lion. Picture: Lachlan Bence

BFL round 17 wrap: Lakers rattles top six, Burra back in second | results, ladder

IN THE STUDIO: Ceramicist Kim Haughie is opening her studio for Australian Ceramics Open Studios this weekend. Pictures: Adam Trafford

See the artistic influences of ceramicists as they welcome you into their studios this weekend

FRIENDS FOR LIFE: Henk Batstra, Jack Micich, Gerry Anderson Artist Diane Micich and John Burke. Absent is Les Hotchin. Picture: Kate Healy.

The 'Wednesday Boys' will be hanging out together forever

CHFL Qualifying Final between Buninyong and Waubra at Marty Busch Reserve. Picture - Adam Trafford

BFL & CHFL Football Netball Photos | August 17, 2019

City snatch a point | weekend soccer round-up

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Police 'frustrated' with driver attitudes

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How changing your fashion habits can have a big impact on waste reduction

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'We deserve a choice': Sturt Street bike path raises many questions

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Latest property market round-up for region

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Why Charmaine is putting her hand up to be an indigenous voice

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CAPTAIN STRIKES: Shaun Romein scored a goal in Ballarat City's draw with Langwarrin on Saturday. Picture: Kate Healy

City snatch a point | weekend soccer round-up

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Hepburn coach Clive Raak and Sam Dunstan. Pictures: Adam Trafford.

Dunstan kicks 100th, Roos stun Bombers | CHFL week one finals review

SPEAK UP: Gary Ablett believes being honest with concussion is important.

Ablett says to be honest when dealing with concussion

Not a photo Redan coach Jarrett Giampaolo will be pleased to see. Ben Taylor feeds a handball out to Ash Simpson as six Lakers players fill the frame - surround a sole Redan Lion. Picture: Lachlan Bence

BFL round 17 wrap: Lakers rattles top six, Burra back in second | results, ladder

Victorian Country Short Course Swimming Championships
Picture: Kate Healy

Ballarat Weekend in Sport - PHOTOS | August 17 & 18, 2019

Kate Healy

Winners and losers

Winners and losers

Ben Hopkins

CHFL Qualifying Final between Buninyong and Waubra at Marty Busch Reserve. Picture - Adam Trafford

BFL & CHFL Football Netball Photos | August 17, 2019

Lachlan Bence and Adam Trafford

CHFL finals and BFL live coverage | See all the footy scores as they happen

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CHFL finals and BFL live coverage | See all the footy scores as they happen

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ROVING: The Hopefuls, with mayor Samantha McIntosh and White Night artistic director David Atkins, will be among the roving performers taking part in the seven-hour White Night event on September 21. Picture: Lachlan Bence

Hopefuls march toward September's White Night Ballarat

Michelle Smith

Buongiorno: The Ballarat Italian Association's Chez Dichiera, Evie Dichiera, and Sonya Roberts with Showbiz Cinema's Christopher Jones. Picture: Kate Healy

Check out a new story at Ballarat's Italian Film Festival

Alex Ford

EXHIBITION: Forest Street Primary pupils Grace, Mason, Serenah, Charlotte, Macie, Tyson, Brooklyn, Kyah and Logan have works in the Hello Wendouree exhibition at Stockland Wendouree, part of the BIFB. Picture: Adam Trafford

Photos frame identity for Forest Street pupils

Michelle Smith

"Its evident that in 2019 and going forward, the concept of Landcare is more important than ever before." Dr Shane Norrish, CEO Landcare Australia

Landcare CEO, Shane Norrish on why we need the movement now more than ever

Dr Shane Norrish, CEO Landcare Australia

Finding the missing millions: Many people infected with Hepatitis B and C in Australia aren't even aware they have the virus.

World Hepatitis Day - Australians are still missing out on care

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Bob Hawke with one of the architects of Landcare, Phillip Toyne of the Australian Conservation Foundation. Photo: Landcare Victoria Inc. archives

Thirty years of caring for our country: The Landcare story

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"Its evident that in 2019 and going forward, the concept of Landcare is more important than ever before." Dr Shane Norrish, CEO Landcare Australia

Landcare CEO, Shane Norrish on why we need the movement now more than ever

FEEDING THE SENSES: The Tasmanian Craft Fair in Deloraine has evolved into a celebration of craft as well as the spectacular region that includes the popular Alum Cliffs Lookout. In this picture acclaimed Brazilian chef Alex Atala (right) takes in the view during his visit last year. Photo: Tourism Northern Tasmania

Not just doilies: The Tassie craft celebration that's a lot more than your traditional idea of craft

Rosie Ryan

Popular choice: Owning a mobile phone is a necessity for just about everyone these days, but did you know that there are 2.5 billion of us that use Android making it the world's most popular operating system.

How to find the perfect phone for you

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Latest property market round-up for region

Latest property market round-up for region

A unique opportunity near the heart of the city

A unique opportunity near the heart of the city

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House of the Week | Newly renovated Federation home close to the CBD

House of the Week | Newly renovated Federation home close to the CBD

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STRIKING DISPLAY: The algae's colour is caused by carotenoid - the same thing that gives carrots and flamingos their colour.

Nature Notes | Forests get eerie coat of orange from algae

Roger Thomas

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STRIKING DISPLAY: The algae's colour is caused by carotenoid - the same thing that gives carrots and flamingos their colour.

Nature Notes | Forests get eerie coat of orange from algae

MANLY DREAMING: Architects Angelo Candalepas and Glenn Murcutt with Royal Far West chief Lindsay Cane.

Royal Far West centre to get a right royal makeover

Ballarat Gig Guide, August 9-16

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IMPACT: ACU Ballarat Campus nursing lecturer Ashton Kline and nursing students Georgia Drewer and Cayla Jeppesen are supporting the work of the Alannah and Madeline Foundation. Pictures: Lachlan Bence

'It was soul-destroying'; Ashton's trauma is driving advocacy for children experiencing family violence

Hepburn coach Clive Raak and Sam Dunstan. Pictures: Adam Trafford.

Dunstan kicks 100th, Roos stun Bombers | CHFL week one finals review

Victorian Country Short Course Swimming Championships
Picture: Kate Healy

Ballarat Weekend in Sport - PHOTOS | August 17 & 18, 2019

CHFL Qualifying Final between Buninyong and Waubra at Marty Busch Reserve. Picture - Adam Trafford

BFL & CHFL Football Netball Photos | August 17, 2019

CHFL finals and BFL live coverage | See all the footy scores as they happen

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CHFL finals and BFL live coverage | See all the footy scores as they happen

Pub talk: CHFL finals footy with Waubra coach Matt James | video

Pub talk: CHFL finals footy with Waubra coach Matt James | video

Tim O'Connor

ROVING: The Hopefuls, with mayor Samantha McIntosh and White Night artistic director David Atkins, will be among the roving performers taking part in the seven-hour White Night event on September 21. Picture: Lachlan Bence

Hopefuls march toward September's White Night Ballarat

Michelle Smith

BELL: Luca and Sam Strauss get ready to ring the five-minute bell at Lord's, flanked by their father Andrew, in honour of their mother Ruth.

Lord's goes red in honour of Ballarat-raised mum Ruth Strauss

Michelle Smith

'We deserve a choice': Sturt Street bike path raises many questions

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'We deserve a choice': Sturt Street bike path raises many questions

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What's with all the fuss over a path?

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What's with all the fuss over a path?

OPINION | Delivering on a plan for bigger, better and bolder Ballarat

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OPINION | Delivering on a plan for bigger, better and bolder Ballarat

Cr Samantha McIntosh

Kookaburras to Mr Whippy. What does Australia sound like to you?

Kookaburras to Mr Whippy. What does Australia sound like to you?

Older Australians are among at-risk groups for sepsis.

It kills 5000 Aussies a year, but do you know the sepsis warning signs?

Eileen Wood

Building Bridges to Boorowa volunteer Dick Orchard takes a break from tree planting. Photo: Andrew Scott

Tree change: How one Orchard and an army of volunteers can make a difference

Geraldine Cardozo

Education Minister Dan Tehan says universities shouldn't rely on international students for revenue.

Keep uni student mix diverse: minister

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Labor Senator Penny Wong says backbenchers shouldn't define Australia's discussion about China.

Labor wants briefings on China shared

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Labor says it would not have supported a Pacific Island nations' push to ban new coal mines.

Coalition downplays Pacific forum feedback

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Housing auction clearance rates this week have been the highest in more than two years

Auction sale rates peak across capitals

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Australia's shares are set for a boost with hopes Germany may have economic stimulus on the horizon.

Australian market tipped to make gains

Marnie Banger

A 23-year-old man has been charged over the murder of Australian surfer Sean McKinnon in New Zealand

Hunt for gun used in NZ campervan slaying

Georgie Moore, Gemma Najem and Benita Kolovos

Police Minister David Elliott says the behaviour of firearm holders will be closely monitored.

More scrutiny under NSW firearm reforms

Dominica Sanda

Julie Boon said a man who died in hospital had pointed an unregistered shot gun at police.

Armed man dies after shot by NSW police

Dominica Sanda

TICK TRAUMA: A mystery illness that has claimed cattle in herds near Mirboo, South Gippsland, is likely to be the tick-borne disease, theileriosis.

Mystery Mirboo cattle illness likely tick-borne

Record number of deer harvested last year

Record number of deer harvested last year

STRAIGHT TALKER: Bred Well Fed Well consultant Dr Jason Trompf spoke forcefully about the need to change the way beef cattle are bred at the East Gippsland Beef Conference.

Beef needs to learn from sheep says Trompf

Marian Macdonald

Impressive: The view from Common Grounds and the historic wooden bridge across the Hunter.

Take time to mosey around Morpeth

John Rozentals
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Two monks walk in the Sacred Garden at the heart of Lumbini. Pictures: Michael Turtle

The holiest site you've never heard of

Michael Turtle

Chippendale: one of Sydney's hippest, artiest neighbourhoods.

Travel deals: Where will you go next?

John Rozentals

Options: There are plenty of ways to create beautiful and practical outdoor spaces that are also low on maintenance and water requirements. Photos by Jason Busch.

Tips to create water-wise gardens

Compact: The whole house is only 100 square mtres. Photos: Willem Rethmeier on Bowerbird

Tropical retreat is as beautiful as it is practical

At just 17 years of age, Jarrod Emeny was left paraplegic when the vehicle he was driving rolled into a tree. He shared his story through The Land's first podcast series, Hear Them Raw. Pictures: Supplied

'You're just saying in your head, don't be dead'

Lucy Kinbacher