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Government reveals timeline for opening Lydiard Street reopening

UPDATEDGovernment reveals timeline for opening Lydiard Street reopening

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The house has been extensively damaged by fire. Photo: Hayley Elg.

UPDATEDHouse extensively damaged by fire in Alfredton

Hayley Elg
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The Melbourne company that hammered council with eight questions during meeting

The Melbourne company that hammered council with eight questions during meeting

Jolyon Attwooll
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Police break up fight at house party

Police break up fight at house party

Hayley Elg
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Lights underground: CHW project manager Mick Dwyer outside the microtunnelling setup on Peel Street. Picture: Lachlan Bence

Tunnelling under way to keep traffic moving during giant CBD sewer upgrade

Alex Ford

INCOMPLETE: Ballarat Tramway Museum volunteer Chris Phillips outside the site of the new museum building. Picture: Lachlan Bence

Tramway Museum redevelopment completion not yet on track

Jackson Russell

Ballarat senior crime lawyer Scott Belcher.

'Essential to dispense justice': Ballarat's new Drug Court program edges closer

Erin Williams

UPDATED SYSTEM: The new 'Smarter Parking' scheme was introduced in February 2020, and swiftly needed to adapt.

Post-pandemic parking profit set to plummet for council

Jolyon Attwooll

'On the move': Residents welcome major boost for Sebastopol

HAVE YOUR SAYCouncil demands meeting, budget commitment for Lydiard Street reopening

Black Hill 'tree for life' takes root once more

A good reason to get on the bike as PTSD ride takes off

Government reveals timeline for opening Lydiard Street reopening

UPDATEDGovernment reveals timeline for opening Lydiard Street reopening

47m ago

UPDATED SYSTEM: The new 'Smarter Parking' scheme was introduced in February 2020, and swiftly needed to adapt.

Post-pandemic parking profit set to plummet for council

Daisy Thomas runs out for Ballan at the weekend. Picture: Kate Healy

'There was a buzz around the club': Thomas and Kelly make impact in debuts

Gone: Helen Watson with one of her favourite pictures of her son Peter. He was abused by former priest Paul David Ryan and took his own life. Helen is now calling for victims to seek help. Picture: Jolyon Attwooll

As Ryan's release date nears, call for more victims to come forward

Rokewood Corindhap is 4-0 and second on the CHFL ladder. Picture: Adam Trafford

'It was a fantastic win': Hoppers the real deal in history making win for the club

Ballan v Daylesford

Check out all the action, scores from round four | Photos

UPDATEDGovernment reveals timeline for opening Lydiard Street reopening

47m ago

Heartbreak for City in last minute loss against Geelong in NPL3

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Police break up fight at house party

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The Melbourne company that hammered council with eight questions during meeting

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Centrals' big victory, Redan on the board | BFLW round two results

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Draw has Vikings on edge, just one point clear in top position

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Local Aboriginal groups call these Northern Territory hills sacred as they form part of the Two Eaglehawks Dreaming. Pictures: supplied.

Native rights granted over almost 5000 square kilometres in the NT desert

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Bert Newton had his leg amputated during surgery in Melbourne due to a life-threatening infection.

TV legend Bert Newton has leg amputated

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The judge in Jack de Belin's trial has not yet accepted the jury's one unanimous verdict so far.

De Belin jury asked for majority verdicts

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Regional economies the biggest winners on race days

REAL AUSTRALIARegional economies the biggest winners on race days

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Resources Minister Keith Pitt is set to tell parliament why he vetoed a loan for a wind farm.

Minister to explain wind farm funding veto

Rebecca Gredley
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P is for Pavlova in a new coin collection from Australia Post and the Royal Australian Mint.

New coins to celebrate Australian icons

Nick Gibbs
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Melinda Trembath, creator of Melinda's Gluten Free Goodies, has avoided jail for a major tax fraud.

Qld gourmet foodie admits tax scam

Robyn Wuth
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Immigration Minister Alex Hawke (background) backs a community support model for refugee settlement.

Immigration minister open to refugee idea

Daniel McCulloch
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RUN ON: Ballarat's City's Mohammed Chlihi chases after the ball in the clash against Geelong on Saturday. Picture: Lachlan Bence

Heartbreak for City in last minute loss against Geelong in NPL3

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Sebastopol enjoyed a big win in round one, however, were no match for Redan at the weekend. Picture: Kate Healy

Centrals' big victory, Redan on the board | BFLW round two results

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MOVING FORWARD: Kyran Taylor in action for the Sebastopol Vikings in the 1-1 fraw with Williamstown on Saturday. Picture: Lachlan Bence

Draw has Vikings on edge, just one point clear in top position

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Melton South's hot start to the season has come at a cost. Picture: Adam Trafford

Panthers lose two vice-captains to ACL injuries within three weeks

North Ballarat captain Stacey Matthews in action. Picture: Adam Trafford

Early frontrunners extend unbeaten starts

Matt Currill

Injury scare sours excitement of AFL stars' debuts | WATCH

Injury scare sours excitement of AFL stars' debuts | WATCH

Hepburn is once again one of the premiership favourites in the CHNL in season 2021. Picture: Kate Healy

Hepburn flex its muscle against rising Emus | CHNL round four results

Ollie Nash

AS ONE: The Greater Western Victoria Rebels had a season to remember in 2021, making the preliminary final. Picture: Adam Trafford

Just a small taste of what is still to come as Rebels bow out

Greg Gliddon

Treasurer Josh Frydenberg. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

DIGESTDo you know your ABC? Appreciation, Budget, Coronavirus

Treasurer Josh Frydenberg. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

DIGESTFederal budget to prioritise growth over repair

Vulnerable Aussies to get ticket home from India

DIGESTVulnerable Aussies to get ticket home from India

Health minister Martin Foley. Picture: DARREN HOWE

COVID rules ease further in hospitality and worship venues

Picture: Shutterstock

DIGESTSydney masks up after second COVID case detected

Tasmanian man, 70, among five new vaccine blood clot cases

Tasmanian man, 70, among five new vaccine blood clot cases

Jessica Willard

'We have a responsibility': Victoria to send 1000 ventilators to India

'We have a responsibility': Victoria to send 1000 ventilators to India

Gladys Berejiklian

DIGESTRace to trace positive COVID case in NSW

Jim Morrison (centre) and other members of the Special Operations Group responded to the Port Arthur shooting in 1996. Picture: Supplied

LISTENFirst responders break silence on Port Arthur massacre

Jim Morrison (centre) and other members of the Special Operations Group responded to the Port Arthur shooting in 1996. Picture: Supplied

LISTENFirst responders break silence on Port Arthur massacre

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?

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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FLIPSIDE: Tracy McNeil & The GoodLife enjoyed a breakout 2020, which included an ARIA nomination and Music Victoria Award.

Second lightning strike forecast from Tracy McNeil

Josh Leeson

Eddie Izzard, left and Carla Juri in Six Minutes to Midnight. Picture: Supplied

Can movies embrace gender diversity more?

Ron Cerabona

STOIC: Elizabeth Moss is again amazing in season four of The Handmaid's Tale, but the lack of forward momentum is tiring.

Bleak Handmaid's Tale becoming a pain drain

Josh Leeson

Four reasons why you need to visit a comparison site this winter

Four reasons why you need to visit a comparison site this winter

Della Vreeland

SAVING TIME AND MONEY: Mitchell Harris Wines managing director Alicia Linley was able to save thousands of dollars a year on their gas and electricity bills simply by talking to Beevo.

How this wine bar saved thousands of dollars in minutes

Take the stress out of moving house with this handy checklist

Take the stress out of moving house with this handy checklist

Della Vreeland

Four reasons why you need to visit a comparison site this winter

Four reasons why you need to visit a comparison site this winter

Outback tour will have you travelling again

Outback tour will have you travelling again

Emma Brown

Can we certify regenerative agriculture?

Can we certify regenerative agriculture?

Lorraine Gordon

The path to buying property will take almost 20 months for many Australians. Picture: Wilm Ihlenfeld/Shutterstock

How long does it take to buy a new home? Research says 20 months

Joanne Crawford

Secure the ultimate lifestyle property | House of the Week

Secure the ultimate lifestyle property | House of the Week

House of the Week

Ideal home for a large family | Feature property

Ideal home for a large family | Feature property

Feature property

The path to buying property will take almost 20 months for many Australians. Picture: Wilm Ihlenfeld/Shutterstock

How long does it take to buy a new home? Research says 20 months

Scamwatch: Are you a male aged between 35 and 44? You may be a target for this scam

Scamwatch: Are you a male aged between 35 and 44? You may be a target for this scam

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Want to share Ballarat sport results, draws or teams?

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Scamwatch: Are you a male aged between 35 and 44? You may be a target for this scam

Scamwatch: Are you a male aged between 35 and 44? You may be a target for this scam

REMARKABLE: A rare wine-lipped spider orchid has appeared near Raglan for two years in a row. Picture: Bill Blackburn

Nature Notes | Unexpected spider orchid spotted at Raglan

Roger Thomas

QUICK: The Australian hobby can be seen around Ballarat's suburbs and the wider region, but is never common. Picture: Shutterstock

Nature Notes | Small hobby falcon is a swift autumn flier

Roger Thomas

Injury scare sours excitement of AFL stars' debuts | WATCH

Injury scare sours excitement of AFL stars' debuts | WATCH

File photo.

Young people have a say in council health and well-being planning

Hockey WestVic v St Bernards.

Weekend in Sport May 8, 2021 | Photos

AFL premiership pair in line for local debuts | WATCH

AFL premiership pair in line for local debuts | WATCH

A screenshot from the 'Flying Home' video, published by the City of Ballarat.

LISTENTen songs about Ballarat you might never have heard

ROCKING: Bill and Trish Ryan enjoying the dancefloor at Civic Hall. Pictures: Adam Trafford

Ballarat's booming weekend shows COVID recovery is in full swing

Jackson Russell

Life of the Lake: the Golden Paddle Steamer Museum Society's Don Holmes with some of the images in the Ballarat Heritage Festival exhibition. Many are not readily available to the public. Picture: Kate Healy.

Images of the past on show at Lake Wendouree

Caleb Cluff

Have we found the early premiership favourites? | WATCH

Have we found the early premiership favourites? | WATCH

We don't embrace the water factory, says Dunnstown community

OPINIONWe don't embrace the water factory, says Dunnstown community

The sign in question.

OPINIONThe sign is clearly in the wrong place. Why keep it putting back?

PLAN: Council's budget focuses on growth, renewal and project and services delivery. Picture: Damian Pankowiec/Shutterstock

OPINIONCity of Ballarat 2021-22 draft budget - you've told us and we've listened

Cr Daniel Moloney

New research has found 70 per cent of Australians aged 65 and do not have any form of advance care planning document in place and of the 30 per cent that do, the majority of them are either incomplete, invalid or not legally binding. Photo: Shutterstock

End-of-life crisis looming for older Australians

Geraldine Cardozo

Foods seniors should be eating

Foods seniors should be eating

Samara Ross

WOMEN'S BUSINESS: Obstetrician Caroline de Costa has been delivering babies for almost 50 years. Photo: Sean Davey.

How delivering babies has changed in 50 years

Samara Ross

LINE OF SIGHT: Fonterra Australia managing director René Dedoncker says coming out with a price early provides farmers with a clear line of sight.

Fonterra to open at $6.55/kg MS

Carlene Dowie
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WARNING: The Bureau of Meteorology is warning that damaging winds are expected to peak this afternoon.

Severe weather warning issued for south western Victoria

Rebecca Nadge
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RECOGNITION: The 2018 Matthew George Young Stockman Award winner Jack Nelson.

Nominations open for award in memory of young Ballarat beef breeder

CHAOS TO CALM: Amy Revell from The Art of Decluttering. Photo: Supplied.

Organise your kitchen with tips from a decluttering expert

AFFORDABLE LUXURY: The design elements of this Australian Hamptons home meld interior with exterior for an elegant yet eminently livable family dwelling.

A grand scale luxury farmhouse with country charm and Hamptons style

Vickii Byram

The uroliths bladder of Dr Anne Quain's cat, Hero. Picture: Supplied

Signs your cat has a urinary tract obstruction

Dr Anne Quain