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FAMILY MAN: Merv Atkinson relaxes at home with his niece Jess Neri in 2008.

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OBITUARY | Merv Atkinson is being remembered as a leading force

Greg Gliddon

BIG CLEAN: Emergency services work to clean the scene of a bus and tractor crash at Lexton on Friday afternoon. Emergency services ended up using land lines at the general store to phone out. Picture: Kate Healy

Lack of phone coverage hits home to Lexton residents after crash

Greg Gliddon

PREPARATION UNDERWAY: CFA District 15 Acting Operations Officer Chris Bigham and Forest Fire Management Victoria's Grampians Deputy Chief Fire Officer Tony English. Photo: Adam Trafford

Fire season preparations well under way

Hayley Elg

V/Line computer glitch leaves pre-dawn commuters stranded

V/Line computer glitch leaves pre-dawn commuters stranded

Alex Ford

Ballarat man on murder charge could be waiting years in jail for trial

Ballarat man on murder charge could be waiting years in jail for trial

Kathryn Bermingham

Work continues on a long-term recycling plan

Work continues on a long-term recycling plan

Rochelle Kirkham

WINNER: Peace and Quiet Graceful Girl winner Angeline Cray took out the prestigious title after seven attempts. Picture: Adam Trafford

Persistence pays off for South Street grace

Michelle Smith

Golden Point players pull on the cover at the Eastern Oval on Saturday.

Why doesn't this rule exist in Ballarat cricket?

Tim O'Connor

Interkultura brings masses of culture to Ballarat for the world game

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Up to six bins at home? It could soon be happening

Burning car found in suburban Ballarat overnight

Kristy has lost four relatives to suicide. That's why this event is so important to her

FAMILY MAN: Merv Atkinson relaxes at home with his niece Jess Neri in 2008.

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OBITUARY | Merv Atkinson is being remembered as a leading force

Who can you see at the 2019 Avoca Cup? | Mega photo gallery

Who can you see at the 2019 Avoca Cup? | Mega photo gallery

LEADER: Kelly Conroy will take over as Springbank's A-grade netball coach after the departure of husband and wife Garth and Cynna Kydd. Picture: Adam Trafford.

Conroy confident as she takes the Tigers' reins

Kristy Cameron with her twin daughters Stephanie and Miley Cameron at the Walk for Mental Health in Buninyong Botanical Gardens. Picture: Adam Trafford.

Kristy has lost four relatives to suicide. That's why this event is so important to her

Victorians might have to sort their rubbish into six bins to fix the state's recycling woes.

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Up to six bins at home? It could soon be happening

Secret source: why fighting for the truth is worth it

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Secret source: why fighting for the truth is worth it

V/Line computer glitch leaves pre-dawn commuters stranded

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BFL PLAYER POINTS 2019: how each club measured up round-by-round

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Lack of phone coverage hits home to Lexton residents after crash

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Fire season preparations well under way

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Work continues on a long-term recycling plan

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BMS clear at the top | round 4 Monday Pennant bowls scores

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BFL OVERVIEW - RANKINGS: average points per game club-by-club

BFL PLAYER POINTS 2019: how each club measured up round-by-round

Judy Wilson of Midlands Golf

BMS clear at the top | round 4 Monday Pennant bowls scores

SWING: Ben Pisani will be hoping to put together an impressive showing during the weeks event. Picture: Adam Trafford.

Pisani poised for big PGA performance

CELEBRATE: There was a lot to be happy about for the Ballarat Falcons against the Melton Wolves at the weekend. Picutre: Adam Trafford.

Falcons fly high after big win over Wolves

Golden Point players pull on the cover at the Eastern Oval on Saturday.

Why doesn't this rule exist in Ballarat cricket?

Tim O'Connor

LEADER: Sophie Molan is being predicted to be drafted within the top ten picks of Tuesday's AFLW draft. Pictures: Adam Trafford.

GWV Rebels hoping for more AFLW draftees

Ben Hopkins

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Interkultura brings masses of culture to Ballarat for the world game

Jolyon Attwooll

LEADER: Kelly Conroy will take over as Springbank's A-grade netball coach after the departure of husband and wife Garth and Cynna Kydd. Picture: Adam Trafford.

Conroy confident as she takes the Tigers' reins

Ben Hopkins

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Getting right back to basics: 10 ways to polish your kitchen skills

Getting right back to basics: 10 ways to polish your kitchen skills

Richard Cornish
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Jenean Spencer picking some fresh produce from her front garden at her home in Garren. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

The science behind a food forest

Susan Parsons
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MATCH FIT: Jamie Miller sizes up the "Fat Phukka" at Eight Bulls in Hamilton. Picture: Jonathan Carroll

Welcome to the wide world of competitive eating

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Thinking of selling your home? Here's how to choose the right real estate agent to help

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Statue of Liberty was a gift from the French to American people in 1886 and has been the symbol of the freedom of the USA to immigrants for over 100 years.

One cruise, four bucket-list destinations - tick

Emma Brown

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What open houses are around Ballarat this weekend?

What open houses are around Ballarat this weekend?

Commercial Property | A former bank with plenty of possibilities

Commercial Property | A former bank with plenty of possibilities

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VISITOR: The triller is more of a rural bird than a town one, but it is being seen around Lake Wendouree. Picture: IMOGEN WARREN/SHUTTERSTOCK

Trillers flying back to bushland in higher numbers | Nature Notes

Roger Thomas

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VISITOR: The triller is more of a rural bird than a town one, but it is being seen around Lake Wendouree. Picture: IMOGEN WARREN/SHUTTERSTOCK

Trillers flying back to bushland in higher numbers | Nature Notes

Steaming ahead: City of Ballarat councillor Des Hudson and Vikings Football Club committee member Sam Young say the new turf at St George's Reserve is on a roll.

Grass is almost greener at St George's Reserve as soccer fields revamped

Ashleigh McMillan

The last night: Karova Lounge says goodbye after 15 years.

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Where to hit the town in Ballarat region this week

APPEAL: Golden Point's Manjula De Zoysa appeals unsuccessfully during the team's battle with Mt Clear at the Eastern Oval.

BCA first grade round 3 complete review | video

Hilary Jones and Jordan Pill.

Crowds flock to Foto Biennale turning city into sea of yellow

Who can you see at the 2019 Avoca Cup? | Mega photo gallery

Who can you see at the 2019 Avoca Cup? | Mega photo gallery

FREEDOM: Jack Aston may have been released but his family paid the price for errors that took place during his original trial in October last year. Picture by JOE ARMAO

Who takes the rap for mistakes made in the Jack Aston case?

Girl Talk performs the 'hottest gig ever' in February 2009. Picture: Andrew Wilson

The story of how Karova Lounge landed a massive US act for the 'biggest gig ever'

Ashleigh McMillan

BCA Firsts Cricket match between Golden Point and Mt. Clear at Eastern Oval - Picture: Adam Trafford

Ballarat Weekend in Sport - PHOTOS | October 19, 2019

Adam Trafford and Kate Healy

LOVED: Mark Milne's daughter Grace wants to raise awareness of the issue of suicide. Photo: Adam Trafford

Seven weeks after Grace's dad took his life, she wants to talk about the impact

Hayley Elg

End of an era: Karova Lounge's manager Lachie Anderson and owner Gary Wilson. Picture: Adam Trafford

Memories and thanks as Karova Lounge prepares for its last gig ever

Ashleigh McMillan

Maybe this is something council should do regarding recycling

OPINION
Maybe this is something council should do regarding recycling

SUPPORT: The author, Mia Rovere (right), with television and radio presenter Yumi Stynes. Picture: SUPPLIED

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Sexual health services letting youth down

Mia Rovere

Areas like the former Midlands Golf Club driving range could set the pattern for future infill development.

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Could the north hold a key to Ballarat's infill growth?

JULIAN PEREZ

Older Australians are embracing technology to find love and friendship. Photo:Shutterstock

Older Aussies swipe right in the search for love

Trial planned of herbal formulation to reduce pain from osteoarthritis of the knee and improve function, physical movement and wellbeing.

Can osteoarthritis be effectively treated with a herbal medicine?

Retirees face worrying financial times. Image: Shutterstock

Retirees fear goalpost move in retirement income review

Eileen Wood

Bridget McKenzie says she will deal with any issues to do with her leadership in the party room.

Concerns not raised with Nats deputy

A range of frozen meals have been recalled nationally after a rare Salmonella bacteria was found.

Meals recalled after 15 salmonella reports

Josh Frydenberg says China-US tensions hang over the global economy like a dark cloud.

No leader panic on slowdown: Treasurer

Federal Labor is again trying to get parliament to declare a climate emergency.

Climate emergency demands change of course

A Supreme Court jury has found a man guilty of murdering a violent acquaintance at his Perth home.

'Proud' WA killer guilty of brutal murder

Federal Labor says it will support three free trade deals on promises of Australian job protection.

Trade deals edge closer, amid jobs promise

Marnie Banger

Pauline Hanson has argued that coral bleaching on the Great Barrier Reeef is a natural occurrence.

Coral bleaching happens naturally: Hanson

Rebecca Gredley

Sarah Rogers has lost her appeal against her sentence for misleading corruption investigations.

Ex-border force boss' partner loses appeal

Steve Zemek

BIG BUYER: Yarram Park principal Antony Baillieu, Buyer Roger Wood, Wiltara Farms, who purchased 11 rams and a further seven after the sale, Yarram Park general manager Jeremy Upton and stud manager Justin Coote.

Yarram Park ram tops $2300 at Hamilton

Bryce Eishold

RESIGNED: Former agribusiness banker Paul Griffin has resigned as chief executive of Food & Fibre Gippsland, three months after his appointment.

Food & Fibre chief resigns

Bryce Eishold

FARMER: Jim Abrecht, Trafalgar, believes closing smaller saleyards like Warragul's will make it easier for big buyers to control the market and says Pakenham is not suitable for purchasing dairy cattle.

West Gippland saleyard clash

Marian Macdonald

Flight Centre advertised promotions in store and in print newspapers offering $250 vouchers to consumers who spent $1500 on a holiday package with Flight Centre. The vouchers were redeemable on their next holiday booked through Flight Centre.

Flight Centre amends voucher conditions

Ignite your senses: Being on the bridge is completely different from being high above Sydney inside a building. Photos supplied.

Get a natural high on BridgeClimb Sydney

Jen Walker

WATER WISE: Sit back in comfort and enjoy world-class city views - and all for free with Brisbane's special travel offiers for seniors.

Brisbane: free and easy for seniors

Jenean Spencer picking some fresh produce from her front garden at her home in Garren. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

The science behind a food forest

Susan Parsons
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Getting right back to basics: 10 ways to polish your kitchen skills

Getting right back to basics: 10 ways to polish your kitchen skills

Richard Cornish
2hrs ago

Different type of pet: About three per cent of Australians own a reptile, according to a 2016 pet ownership survey by Animal Medicines Australia, with about half keeping lizards, 30 per cent with snakes and 12 per cent with turtles or tortoises.

Celebrate scaly creatures on Reptile Awareness Day