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Push for young to be double-jabbed sooner

Push for young to be double-jabbed sooner

Melanie Whelan
1hr ago

Can you help police solve these incidents?

Can you help police solve these incidents?

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Mysterious: The 1000 Doors installation on Armstrong Street was originally meant to close early in September. Picture: Jeremy Bannister

Hope for big tourism return post-lockdown as attractions ramp up again

Alex Ford and Jackson Russell
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Jon Seccull

White Ribbon ambassador who violently and repeatedly raped his wife named

Rochelle Kirkham

Ballarat reports one new positive COVID-19 case

UPDATEDBallarat reports one new positive COVID-19 case

ECO-HOME: Sandra and Peter Hawkins have made lots of changes to reduce their carbon emissions. Pictures: Jeremy Bannister

Living lightly at eco-friendly Ballarat home

Rochelle Kirkham
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After a wet winter potholes have been a constant around Ballarat roads.

HAVE YOUR SAYThere are many worse roads across the state than in Ballarat, says RACV survey

Greg Gliddon
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WELCOME BACK: Honey Bun was loving seeing people back at the Ballarat Wildlife Park over the weekend and on Monday. Picture: Jeremy Bannister

Wildlife Park gets region-led boost in time for school holidays

Greg Gliddon
1hr ago

UPDATEDPopular restaurant among three more exposure sites | FULL EXPOSURE SITE LIST

UPDATEDWhere you can get a COVID test in Ballarat

Car crashes into Sebastopol shed

National Cabinet endorses code to help boarding students travel

Push for young to be double-jabbed sooner

Push for young to be double-jabbed sooner

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READY: COVID testing will continue at Marty Busch Reserve in Sebastopol for the long weekend. Picture: Lachlan Bence

UPDATEDWhere you can get a COVID test in Ballarat

TENSE TIMES: Legendary football coach, Howard Clark, on edge during the game. Picture: Jeremy Bannister.

SPC icon Howard Clark's heart beats true for the red and the blue

Getting it done: Breezeway coordinator Jen Wright with volunteers from DD's Kitchen on Friday. Picture: contributed

Hundreds of meals, 1200kg of rice: A massive donation to help feed those in need

ECO-HOME: Sandra and Peter Hawkins have made lots of changes to reduce their carbon emissions. Pictures: Jeremy Bannister

Living lightly at eco-friendly Ballarat home

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LISTED: Popular Italian restaurant Table 48 has become a COVID exposure site for last Thursday evening.

UPDATEDPopular restaurant among three more exposure sites | FULL EXPOSURE SITE LIST

Living lightly at eco-friendly Ballarat home

28m ago

HAVE YOUR SAYThere are many worse roads across the state than in Ballarat, says RACV survey

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Push for young to be double-jabbed sooner

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Hope for big tourism return post-lockdown as attractions ramp up again

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Wildlife Park gets region-led boost in time for school holidays

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Can you help police solve these incidents?

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A mysterious headstone and the unknown story of a legend

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An online gamer who coached other players to collect parcels of ephedrine has been jailed.

Online gamer jailed for importing drugs

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A man attempted to grab a nine-year-old boy at an outdoor shopping centre in Melbourne's east.

Boy grabbed by stranger in Melbourne

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Nationals Senator Matt Canavan says he will never support a net zero emissions plan currently being negotiated by Barnaby Joyce. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Pressure builds on Scott Morrison as Nationals hold out on net zero support

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Two men are wanted by police over a frightening attack on a man and his dog in Melbourne.

Man and his dog attacked in Melbourne

Melissa Meehan
1hr ago

The Fallen: "We will be a hard-hearted crowd when we get back, after the sights we see," said one soldier of the Australian Graves Detachment.

Frank Cahir saw more of the horror of war than most, and knew its cost

Caleb Cluff
1hr ago

Port operator Patrick says wharf strikes could disrupt goods coming into Australia for Christmas.

Nationwide port strikes threaten Christmas

Benita Kolovos
1hr ago

A woman has recounted her front doors lock being blown off and she thought she was about to die.

Accused murderer's taunt to third victim

Aaron Bunch
1hr ago

ON THE UP: Abbey Wehrung during her development phase while playing with Ballarat Rush.

Wehrung late addition for Opals in Asia Cup

FLASHBACK; Alpha Male winning at Melton in a stunning start to what has so far been a limited career. Pictures: Stuart McCormick.

Cardigan comeback trio eyeing Inter Dominion series

UNITED: Bacchus Marsh leaves the field during the 2021 BFNL season. Picture: Lachlan Bence

Two in, one out as Cobras' off-season recruiting blitz continues

North Ballarat had a season to remember. Picture: Adam Trafford

BFNL season in review: North Ballarat back at the summit

OPTIONS: North Ballarat's Gina McCartin looks to move the ball on. Picture: Adam Trafford

BFNL season in review: Roosters made to wait for third-straight flag

Matt Currill

PREMIERS: Greater Western Victoria Rebels product Tom McDonald, second from left, celebrates Melbourne's premiership win. Picture: Dylan Burns/AFL Photos/Getty Images

'I never thought I'd be here': Rebel savours historic Melbourne premiership

Matt Currill

CHARGING: Chaillot (Declan Bates) wins the BECK Probuild Testa Rossa Stakes at Sandown Hillside on Saturday. Pictiure: Pat Scala/Racing Photos.

Chaillot maintains first-up record with Alexander

David Brehaut

GLANCE: Brown Hill's Mitch McLaughlin turns the ball in the legside last season. Pictures: Adam Trafford

Mid-November start, limited-overs matches recommended by Cricket Victoria

Matt Currill

NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian laid out the state's roadmap to freedom today.

DIGESTFreedom is on the horizon - with some conditions

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INSET: Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews. Photos: File

WATCHVictoria records 705 new COVID-19 cases, one death

Ballarat reports one new positive COVID-19 case

UPDATEDBallarat reports one new positive COVID-19 case

INSET: NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian. Photos: File

WATCHCommunity sport, travel to return as NSW roadmap out of lockdown revealed

Health Minister Greg Hunt has previously defended the pace of the vaccine rollout in the disability sector. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

'Seriously deficient': Disability care vaccine failures slammed in new report

Dan Jervis-Bardy

Mount Stromlo High School PE teachers Tom Leddy, Angelica Pahina, Marty Desmet and James Farrell. Picture: Keegan Carroll

The PE teachers keeping kids moving in lockdown with chocolate coins and swords

Lanie Tindale

Ballarat butcher John Harbour basking in his team's success. Picture: Jeremy Bannister

DIGESTHope on the breeze for lockdown states as premiers gear up for freedom plans

Harley Dennett

Premier Daniel Andrews. Picture: MORGAN HANCOCK

WATCH'Vaccinated economy' trial to begin in Victoria, regions see 20 cases

Tara Cosoleto

Welcome to the new Shout – where young people can be heard

Welcome to the new Shout – where young people can be heard

Welcome to the new Shout – where young people can be heard

Welcome to the new Shout – where young people can be heard

What I learned about the platypus, Australia's unsung icon

What I learned about the platypus, Australia's unsung icon

What I learned about the platypus, Australia's unsung icon

What I learned about the platypus, Australia's unsung icon

Bonds and Bushes. Picture: Jacob Van Raaphorst, St Patrick's College year nine

Bonds and Bushes - a new look on COVID effects

Bonds and Bushes. Picture: Jacob Van Raaphorst, St Patrick's College year nine

Bonds and Bushes - a new look on COVID effects

Pooncarie grazier Trevor Smith is frustrated by the revolving door of water management bureaucrats. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

LISTENWater policy plays piggy in the middle with livelihoods

Pooncarie grazier Trevor Smith is frustrated by the revolving door of water management bureaucrats. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

LISTENWater policy plays piggy in the middle with livelihoods

Grape grower Graeme McCrabb stands beside the Darling River where he first saw the fish deaths, at his property in Menindee, NSW. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

LISTENVoice of Real Australia podcast is back with a splash

Grape grower Graeme McCrabb stands beside the Darling River where he first saw the fish deaths, at his property in Menindee, NSW. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

LISTENVoice of Real Australia podcast is back with a splash

Watch the Forgotten River trailer

WATCHWatch the Forgotten River trailer

Watch the Forgotten River trailer

WATCHWatch the Forgotten River trailer

CITY MOVE: Harcourts Horsham agent Tim Coller has sold St John's Church three times, this time most of the demand came from Melbourne, and ended up with a city owner.

City buyers ditch plans to stay close to the office

CITY MOVE: Harcourts Horsham agent Tim Coller has sold St John's Church three times, this time most of the demand came from Melbourne, and ended up with a city owner.

City buyers ditch plans to stay close to the office

No end in sight in race to the regions

No end in sight in race to the regions

No end in sight in race to the regions

No end in sight in race to the regions

Infrastructure and services racing to keep up across regional Australia

Infrastructure and services racing to keep up across regional Australia

Infrastructure and services racing to keep up across regional Australia

Infrastructure and services racing to keep up across regional Australia

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READY: Butcher John Harbour takes a bite into his Melbourne-themed hot dogs ahead of the AFL Grand Final. Picture: Jeremy Bannister

'Demon' butcher capitalises on hot dogs for AFL grand final

Melanie Whelan

HEARTS BEAT TRUE: Long-time Melbourne supporters Neil Brown and Denis Costigan with his grandson Aiden are hungry for AFL premiership glory. Picture: Adam Trafford

Starved for glory, Denis and Neil's hearts still beat true for Dees

Melanie Whelan

DOGGIE BAG: The Forge's Stacey Matthews shows the pizzeria is getting into the foodie spirit to support Ballarat's home team Western Bulldogs for the AFL Grand Final. Picture: Jeremy Bannister

Get your Doggies bag ready for Easton Wood-fired pizzas and ice-cold Beveridges across town

Melanie Whelan

The 'teenage curse' that men can carry into adulthood

The 'teenage curse' that men can carry into adulthood

CONNECTIONS: Susie Watson from East Gippsland received a special delivery this month, thanks to Australia Post and Beyond Blue.

Send a message of hope to someone you care about

Is your masculinity complex making you look older?

Is your masculinity complex making you look older?

The 'teenage curse' that men can carry into adulthood

The 'teenage curse' that men can carry into adulthood

After joining the Perx program, William, pictured right, says he's been able to confidently manage his daily tasks and find encouragement to stick to his routine.

Helping patients with dementia retain confidence, control and independence

Chasing sleep: How to get a better night's rest

Chasing sleep: How to get a better night's rest

POPULAR: This renovated Hamilton South home has attracted plenty of early interest since being launched to market with an auction guide of $1.15 million.

Newcastle Knight Connor Watson puts home up for sale

Renee Valentine

A bouquet of inclusions

A bouquet of inclusions

Why the most important room in the house is not what you think

Why the most important room in the house is not what you think

MITCH AND MARK

POPULAR: This renovated Hamilton South home has attracted plenty of early interest since being launched to market with an auction guide of $1.15 million.

Newcastle Knight Connor Watson puts home up for sale

Scamwatch is warning that if a "job opportunity seems too good to be true, it probably is".

Scamwatch: Don't fall for scammers pretending to be Federal Police

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Scamwatch is warning that if a "job opportunity seems too good to be true, it probably is".

Scamwatch: Don't fall for scammers pretending to be Federal Police

GLORIOUS: Blackwoods have reached peak flowering in recent weeks with a display more impressive and prolific than previous seasons.

Bursts of blooms best seen for many years | Nature Notes

Roger Thomas

CHEERS: Beechworth Bakery founder Tom O'Toole with owner Marty Matassoni. Pictures: MARK JESSER

IN DEPTHBeloved bakery founder decides it's time to let go

Steve Tervet

Ballarat reports one new positive COVID-19 case

UPDATEDBallarat reports one new positive COVID-19 case

Getting it done: Breezeway coordinator Jen Wright with volunteers from DD's Kitchen on Friday. Picture: contributed

Hundreds of meals, 1200kg of rice: A massive donation to help feed those in need

Ballarat records two new COVID cases as 80 percent single-dose rate heralds slight changes

WATCHBallarat records two new COVID cases as 80 percent single-dose rate heralds slight changes

Incidents of the earthquake being felt, according to Geosciences Australia.

UPDATEDMajor earthquake rattles Ballarat, most of south-east Australia

Premier Daniel Andrews fronting the media this morning. Photo: ABC News.

'An insult to the vast majority of tradies': Andrews speaks out

Ballarat to be set free from lockdown at midnight

UPDATEDBallarat to be set free from lockdown at midnight

Ballarat records one new COVID case, linked to Melbourne worker

UPDATEDBallarat records one new COVID case, linked to Melbourne worker

Ballarat hits 50% fully-vaccinated benchmark

Ballarat hits 50% fully-vaccinated benchmark

Jackson Russell

DELAYED: The first stage of the airport has been held up by a bureaucratic failure and a lack of vision. Picture: Kate Healy

OPINIONDevelopment hitting red tape turbulence

Beverley McArthur

Maple. Picture: Adam Trafford

OPINIONForget Demonic sentiment. It's time to come out snarlin' Ballarat

A tale of contrasts: How Ballarat pulled together again

OPINIONA tale of contrasts: How Ballarat pulled together again

Catherine King

CHALLENGE: Australia needs many more aged care workers. Picture Shutterstock

Critical shortage of aged care workers threatens care standards

Eileen Wood

Model Barbara Bingham.

The true beauty of older models

Therese Murray

Caution urged following spike in scams

Caution urged following spike in scams

Samara Ross

REGENERATIVE AGRICULTURE: Barragunda Estate, Cape Schanck's Hayley Morris says the beef, sheep, fruit and vegetable growing enterprise has been practising regenerative agriculture to sequester carbon and enhance biodiversity.

Mornington Peninsula shire targets regenerative agriculture

Andrew Miller
1hr ago

Unlike the US and the UK, Australia is yet to commit to a target of net zero emissions by 2050.

Climate plan to impact regions most: Nats

Andrew Brown

ANALYSIS: New research shows red meat production is the leading cause for greenhouse gas emiussions in the agriculture sector.

Report says farmers should not be exempt from net-zero carbon targets

Bryce Eishold

NUTRIENTS: Kelp is a low-maintenance high achiever. Picture: Shutterstock

Sea vegetable's superpowers unearthed

Amy Cooper

EXPANSIVE: The curve of the kitchen cabinetry, furnishings and staircase echo the arches which dominate the exterior of the Arcos Villa. The sun-drenched patio and garden add to the home's appeal as a touch of the Mediterranean lifestyle in a suburban location.

A Mediterranean inspired villa with the feel of a luxury hotel

Vickii Byram

SHOOK UP: Animals may feel early tremors but are not a warning system. Picture: Shutterstock

That sixth sense - can our pets really predict an earthquake?

Dr Anne Quain