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ALL SMILES: Ben Harris and Matthew Aikman celebrate Rokewood-Corindhap's Central Highlands Football League round one win over Learmonth. Picture: Adam Trafford

Supporters rejoice as football and netball return after 18 long months

CARE: Ballarat and District Aboriginal Cooperative chief operating officer Jon Kanoa, Gobata Burron program manager Angela Heard and chief executive Karen Heap. Picture: Kate Healy

Supporting Aboriginal children in out of home care

WATCH | All the big news from round one of the BFNL, CHFL

WATCH | All the big news from round one of the BFNL, CHFL

Trade with friend for BMX bike lands teenager back in custody

Trade with friend for BMX bike lands teenager back in custody

PRODIGY: Ballarat ballet dance Josh Ballinger, 17, has been awarded a $10,000 scholarship to help him pursue a career in ballet. Picture: Laura Ballinger

Promising young Ballarat dancer wins $10,000 ballet scholarship

BFL & CHFL Photos | April 17, 2021

BFL & CHFL Photos | April 17, 2021

Families come together to raise awareness, funds for Dementia Australia

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Train to help the region's wildlife

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Supporters rejoice as football and netball return after 18 long months

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Ambulance Victoria says delayed response time to broken leg was a 'mistake'

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Mitchell just centimetres away from another Olympic Games

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Queen Elizabeth and senior royals have bid a final farewell to Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh.

Australia to remember Philip after funeral

Returned travellers in NSW infected three family members in hotel quarantine with COVID-19.

Virus jumped hotel rooms, NSW confirms

Family members followed the coffin arriving at St George's Chapel for the funeral of Prince Philip.

Queen stands alone as Philip laid to rest

Prime Minister Scott Morrison will work through problems with the country's vaccine rollout during Monday's national cabinet meeting. Picture: Chris Doheny

National cabinet to hold urgent meetings on vaccine rollout, Pfizer supplies

Royal Perth Hospital will review policies after three staff were involved in a COVID-control breach.

COVID-19 breach at Royal Perth Hospital

Scott Morrison says he's not keen on the idea of reopening Australia's borders anytime soon.

Latest snapshot of the coronavirus impact

WA police say a teenage rider has died in a crash at a motocross event near Esperence.

Teenager killed in WA motocross crash

Tim Dornin

Treasurer Josh Frydenberg is expected to hand down a budget in much better shape than predicted.

Budget position now in far better shape

Colin Brinsden, AAP Economics and Business Correspondent

Ambulance Victoria says delayed response time to broken leg was a 'mistake'

Ambulance Victoria says delayed response time to broken leg was a 'mistake'

WATCH | All the big news from round one of the BFNL, CHFL

WATCH | All the big news from round one of the BFNL, CHFL

Kathryn Mitchell won another national title on Saturday night, but is still agonisingly close to Olympic qualifying mark

Mitchell just centimetres away from another Olympic Games

RECRUIT: James Lukich thrived in the "Dusty role" for East Point, splitting his time between the midfield and up top. Picture: Kate Healy

ANALYSISRecruit at home in 'Dusty role' as Roos debut new-look midfield

ON FORM: Deng Acuoth was instrumental in the Miners opening win over Albury-Wodonga. Picture: Adam Trafford

Miners hold off Bandits' late surge to score valuable away win

Greg Gliddon

HOT HAND: Kasey Burton of Ballarat Rush was on fire in the opening game of the season with 21 points at 75 per cent efficiency. Picture: Adam Trafford

Rush shoot the lights out in season opening road win

Greg Gliddon

Jack Buttler enjoys Rokewood-Corindhap's win over Learmonth on Saturday. Picture: Adam Trafford

ANALYSISA more even competition on the horizon?

Ollie Nash

Bianca Leonard looks to move the ball on for Dunnstown on Saturday. Picture: Adam Trafford

'Off to a good start': Top sides flex muscle in opening game wins | Photo gallery

Ollie Nash

At least 885,000 doses of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine had been administered in Australia so far, making the instances of blood clots rare. Picture: Shutterstock

UPDATEDTGA confirms death 'likely linked' to AstraZeneca vaccine

PM prepares nation for longer border closure

DIGESTPM prepares nation for longer border closure

A NSW woman has reportedly died after developing blood clots a day after being vaccinated. Picture: Shutterstock

PM, premier urge calm after NSW clot death

Photos: Shutterstock

DIGESTAs we hurtle towards a climate endgame, the pandemic rages on

Advice was changed for the AstraZeneca vaccine in Australia due to the blood-clotting risk. Picture: Karleen Minney

EXPLAINERHow come some AstraZeneca vaccine recipients develop blood clots

Andrew Brown

US infectious diseases expert Anthony Fauci said the vaccine rollout should be the highest priority. Picture: Getty Images

Australia's vaccine rollout should be 'highest priority': Fauci

Kathryn Lewis

Independent MP Helen Haines. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

'Urgent course change': Calls grow for Australian vaccine reset

Harley Dennett

The rollout of COVID-19 vaccines has been hit by delays in Australia. Picture: Shutterstock

Calls for 'feet on the ground' in COVID-19 vaccine rollout

Doug Dingwall

Community solar farms empowering small towns

LISTENCommunity solar farms empowering small towns

Community solar farms empowering small towns

LISTENCommunity solar farms empowering small towns

Latarnie McDonald and Rodney Carter are trying to make kangaroo grass a viable crop. Picture: Tom Melville

LISTENWould you eat Kangaroo Grass bread?

Latarnie McDonald and Rodney Carter are trying to make kangaroo grass a viable crop. Picture: Tom Melville

LISTENWould you eat Kangaroo Grass bread?

Peter Hayes has been auctioneer and lessee of the Beaudesert pig and calf saleyard for 19 years. Picture: Larraine Sathicq

LISTENThe story of one town's fight to retain its heritage

Peter Hayes has been auctioneer and lessee of the Beaudesert pig and calf saleyard for 19 years. Picture: Larraine Sathicq

LISTENThe story of one town's fight to retain its heritage

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

CAPTURE: Young photographer Kade Towk likes to play with reality in his photos. He say a National Centre for Photography in Ballarat will offer inspiration in pathways. See more of his work: thecourier.com.au/community/shout. Picture: Kade Towk

Students sees pathways in National Centre for Photography bigger picture

CAPTURE: Young photographer Kade Towk likes to play with reality in his photos. He say a National Centre for Photography in Ballarat will offer inspiration in pathways. See more of his work: thecourier.com.au/community/shout. Picture: Kade Towk

Students sees pathways in National Centre for Photography bigger picture

CHANGING: Invasion Day dawn ceremony at View Point, by Lake Wendouree, on January 26. Picture: Lachlan Bence

OPINIONChange the date: 'We should strive to make right, even if piece by piece'

CHANGING: Invasion Day dawn ceremony at View Point, by Lake Wendouree, on January 26. Picture: Lachlan Bence

OPINIONChange the date: 'We should strive to make right, even if piece by piece'

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HARD ROAD: Bob Evans finished recording Tomorrowland literally as COVID-19 shut down the music industry.

Bob Evans moving on towards brighter Tomorrowland

Josh Leeson

SECOND CHANCE: John Stamos, centre, plays infamous basketball coach Marvyn Korn in Big Shot.

John Stamos attempts Big Shot at TV comeback

Josh Leeson

HYPED: London's Dry Cleaning are, from left, Nick Buxton (drums), Florence Shaw (vocals), Tom Dowse (guitar) and Lewis Maynard (bass).

MUSICDry Cleaning standing tall after debut's hyped leg up

Josh Leeson

MEET OUR AMBASSADORS: From left to right are Dr Michael Akindeju, Tim Bone, Gorgi Coghlan, Dr Deanne Gilson, Mr Mark Guirguis, Steve Moneghetti AM, and Sara Quon.

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Incitec Pivot Fertilisers' James Stewart and Western District farmer Jason Kruger discuss last season's success with the new enhanced efficiency fertiliser, eNpower.

Efficiency enhanced with new eNpower fertiliser

Memory Walk champion Kerrie and her daughters Carla and Josie.

Stepping up: Daughter Kerrie embraces Memory Walk & Jog in honour of her life-loving Mum

MEET OUR AMBASSADORS: From left to right are Dr Michael Akindeju, Tim Bone, Gorgi Coghlan, Dr Deanne Gilson, Mr Mark Guirguis, Steve Moneghetti AM, and Sara Quon.

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Make more possible with Export Finance Australia

Make more possible with Export Finance Australia

Feeling breathless? Dizzy? Fatigued? Don't assume its your age, it could be your heart

Feeling breathless? Dizzy? Fatigued? Don't assume its your age, it could be your heart

Experience the huge visibility that comes with dual frontage | Commercial property

Experience the huge visibility that comes with dual frontage | Commercial property

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Delightful period home offers an idyllic lifestyle and convenience | Feature property

Delightful period home offers an idyllic lifestyle and convenience | Feature property

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PEST: Redfin are an introduced aquatic species that can have a significant negative impact waterways. Picture: Shutterstock

Nature Notes | Redfin removal brings new life to waterways

Roger Thomas

BOXED IN: Cats are pedantic about their ablutions and the location and cleanliness of their tray.

Illness or stress? Solving the mystery of your peeing puss

Dr Anne Quain

COMMUNITY: Daughter and mother Chase and Wendy Hamilton with Dementia Australia mascot Al the elephant on Sunday. Picture: Adam Trafford

Families come together to raise awareness, funds for Dementia Australia

WATCH | All the big news from round one of the BFNL, CHFL

WATCH | All the big news from round one of the BFNL, CHFL

RECRUIT: James Lukich thrived in the "Dusty role" for East Point, splitting his time between the midfield and up top. Picture: Kate Healy

ANALYSISRecruit at home in 'Dusty role' as Roos debut new-look midfield

Soccer - NPL3 - Ballarat City FC v Box Hill United. Picture: Kate Healy

Weekend in Sport April 17, 2021 | Photos

ON THE RUN: Sebastopol's James Keeble streaks away during the round one win. Picture: Kate Healy

Burra overcome five-goal deficit to win grand final re-match

Matt Currill

BFL & CHFL Photos | April 17, 2021

BFL & CHFL Photos | April 17, 2021

Kate Healy

A screenshot from the CCTV footage provided by police.

Hay bale fire caused $3 million worth of damage: police

The Courier's footy experts for 2021 Matt Currill (BFNL) and Ollie Nash (CHFL).

WATCHTeam Talk | The Courier's footy experts dissect the round one teams

Is the CBD pulling away from Bridge Mall?

OPINIONIs the CBD pulling away from Bridge Mall?

Nick Beale

FUtURE FOCUS: This year's Rural Young Activators are leading action in their communities. Picture: Thomas Feng

OPINIONHow regional youth can help reshape the future

Derm Ryan

Young people are lamenting the decade of lost opportunities to act on climate change. A rally in Camp Street in 2019.

OPINION'Failure is not an option': the 2020s offer the globe one last chance

Will Steffan

GREEN IS GOOD: Tony Kanellos has plenty of priceless childhood memories of times spent in his family backyard.

A time when the grass was greener

Rowan Cowley

Enjoy meeting and serving travellers at the William Creek Hotel. Photo: South Australian Tourism Commission.

Fancy a working holiday?

Sue Preston

Cafes and shops in Kings Cross, Sydney, 1933. Photo: National Library of Australia.

Fun and frolics up at the Cross

John Piggott

LINE UP: Robyn and Mack Stagg, Tambo Crossing, sold 227 Angus mixed-sex calves including 150 steers, 8-10 months, to a top of $1950.

Bairnsdale spring-drop calves pass 600c/kg in feature store sale

Bryce Eishold

EYCI breaks new ground above 900c/kg

EYCI breaks new ground above 900c/kg

Karen Bailey

RAIL BACKING: Victorian Transport Association chief executive Peter Anderson says there's been trouble in delivering grain to port, this season because of "the failings of the rail system.

VTA backs more rail funding

Andrew Miller

CONTEMPORARY AND NATURAL: The design of the East Street home in Albury, frames and captures the stunning views south to Mt Huon. At left: The library is a rich environment nestled in timber. The kitchen is accented by timber joinery which complements the concrete and cement sheet interior and the grey brickwork.

Modest rural home inspired by nature and environmentally sound

Vickii Byram

HAPPY HENS: Chickens have engaging and unique personalities. Picture: Shutterstock

For contented cluckers, here's eggsactly what you need to do

RSPCA

Stylish: Give the kitchen a face lift with new door handles. Pictures: Supplied.

Make some time to improve your home this weekend