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Gillian and Ken Turner feel lucky to have escaped uninjured. Photos: Lachlan Bence

'We all could have been history': couple feeling lucky after miraculous escape

No crowds, no problems: Follow all the BFNL, CHFL scores and action here

No crowds, no problems: Follow all the BFNL, CHFL scores and action here

BIGGEST STAGE: Ballarat Miners coach Brendan Joyce reflects on his time leading the Australian Opals into an Olympic Games, saying the tough work starts years before. Picture: Kate Healy

The letter years later that became a vital Olympic moment for Brendan Joyce

Ranger Team Leader Creswick, Kyra Winduss. Photo: Supplied

Why Kyra 'absolutely loves' her job

GROUNDWORK: City of Ballarat sports grounds curators Jeremy Collier and Greg Spratling ensure Mars Stadium's surface is AFL-perfect. Picture: Kate Healy

Our hidden heroes: Meet the team showcasing play on our home turf

Logan Martin of Australia competes in the men's BMX Freestyle seeding at the 2020 Summer Olympics. Photo: AP Photo/Ben Curtis

The Aussies to watch at the Olympics on Sunday

AFL flees Qld lockdown, NRL pushes on

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Burning start is enough as Miners hang on against plucky Eltham

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The Aussies to watch at the Olympics on Sunday

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Finals hopefuls keep dreams alive | BFNL round 11 wrap

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Ballarat Rush no match for Eltham Wildcats in first of double headers

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Sam Kerr is mobbed after putting the Matildas 4-2 up in extra-time. Picture: Getty Images

SUBSCRIBERKerr played through injury to help Matildas to historic semi-final berth

Passengers set for quarantine arrive at Canberra Airport. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

There's no department 'in charge' of quarantine, govt reveals

"The steps we are taking, we believe, are proportionate," Tasmania Premier Peter Gutwein says.

Tasmania shuts out southeast Queensland

NSW Health Minister Brad Hazzard says the family of a man who died, had COVID-19 symptoms.

NSW records 210 virus cases, troops ready

An anti-lockdown protest in Sydney failed to eventuate on Saturday as police turned out in force.

Latest snapshot of the coronavirus impact

The Australian bronze-winning 4x100m mixed medley relay team - Kaylee McKeown, Zac Stubblety-Cook, Matthew Temple and Emma McKeon. Picture: AAP

DIGESTWonder women at the Olympics and more Covid

Scott Morrison is urging Australians to have a "gold medal run" on COVID-19 vaccinations.

AstraZeneca making a comeback, says PM

Liz Hobday and Paul Osborne

The weather bureau is predicting a cold front, heavy rain and damaging winds, north of Perth .

Storms, minor flooding for WA

Emmett Naar again impressed

Burning start is enough as Miners hang on against plucky Eltham

Winners and Losers

Winners and Losers

Sebastopol's Michael Powell celebrates a goal. Picture: Lachlan Bence

Finals hopefuls keep dreams alive | BFNL round 11 wrap

Taylah Wynne had the hot hand, top scoring for the Ballarat Rush.

Ballarat Rush no match for Eltham Wildcats in first of double headers

Basketball - Rush v Eltham. Picture: Kate Healy

Weekend in Sport July 31- August 1 | Photos

Kate Healy

Springbank continued its superb pre-lockdown form with an impressive win over Skipton. Picture: Adam Trafford

Top eight shake-up after entertaining round | CHFL round 15 wrap | VIDEO

Ollie Nash

No crowds, no problems: Follow all the BFNL, CHFL scores and action here

No crowds, no problems: Follow all the BFNL, CHFL scores and action here

BIGGEST STAGE: Ballarat Miners coach Brendan Joyce reflects on his time leading the Australian Opals into an Olympic Games, saying the tough work starts years before. Picture: Kate Healy

The letter years later that became a vital Olympic moment for Brendan Joyce

Melanie Whelan

The Australian bronze-winning 4x100m mixed medley relay team - Kaylee McKeown, Zac Stubblety-Cook, Matthew Temple and Emma McKeon. Picture: AAP

DIGESTWonder women at the Olympics and more Covid

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Daily case numbers drop again with two new COVID-19 infections in Victoria

Passengers set for quarantine arrive at Canberra Airport. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

There's no department 'in charge' of quarantine, govt reveals

Weekend agenda: Snacks, streaming and staying home

DIGESTWeekend agenda: Snacks, streaming and staying home

Victoria records just three new COVID-19 cases, all in isolation

Victoria records just three new COVID-19 cases, all in isolation

NSW has asked to use ADF personnel during Sydney's lockdown. Australia's golden guy Zac Stubblety-Cook (inset). Photos: AAP

DIGESTHow to clean up our 'world-class mess

Janine Graham

Authorities waiting on genomic testing to find source of mystery case

Authorities waiting on genomic testing to find source of mystery case

It looks like a duck and quacks like a duck. Just don't call it JobKeeper.

DIGESTHelp is on the way, but don't call it JobKeeper

Janine Graham

Kevin Durant broke a couple of records as USA powered into the Olympic quarter-finals.

Tatum, Durant power USA into the quarters

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Kevin Durant broke a couple of records as USA powered into the Olympic quarter-finals.

Tatum, Durant power USA into the quarters

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Elaine Thompson-Herah led a Jamaican one-two-three in the women's 100m final in Tokyo.

Jamaican Thompson-Herah defends 100m title

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Elaine Thompson-Herah led a Jamaican one-two-three in the women's 100m final in Tokyo.

Jamaican Thompson-Herah defends 100m title

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Matthew Denny has finished fourth in the men's discus final at the Tokyo Olympics.

Denny fourth in Olympic discus final

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Matthew Denny has finished fourth in the men's discus final at the Tokyo Olympics.

Denny fourth in Olympic discus final

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Sister Brigid and Anjali Sharma one of the teenagers who brought the duty of care case against the Environment Minister. Picture: Supplied

LISTENEight kids and a nun walk into court, and it's no joke for rural Aussies

Sister Brigid and Anjali Sharma one of the teenagers who brought the duty of care case against the Environment Minister. Picture: Supplied

LISTENEight kids and a nun walk into court, and it's no joke for rural Aussies

Brumby Bar & Grill co-owner Patricia Borthwick-Higgs has had to reduce the number of patrons in the pub because she doesn't have the staff to serve them. Picture: Tom Melville

LISTENJobs abound in snow country, so why isn't anyone applying?

Brumby Bar & Grill co-owner Patricia Borthwick-Higgs has had to reduce the number of patrons in the pub because she doesn't have the staff to serve them. Picture: Tom Melville

LISTENJobs abound in snow country, so why isn't anyone applying?

Anna Winter, team leader, run the court-mandated drug diversion program in Tasmania's North-West. Picture: Brodie Weeding

LISTENWhy is everyone in this courtroom so happy?

Anna Winter, team leader, run the court-mandated drug diversion program in Tasmania's North-West. Picture: Brodie Weeding

LISTENWhy is everyone in this courtroom so happy?

BUSY: Avason Homes, and other builders, are facing lengthy waits for materials at a time of great demand. Photo: AMY REES

'Supply meets demand, so something's got to give': Local builders feel pinch

BUSY: Avason Homes, and other builders, are facing lengthy waits for materials at a time of great demand. Photo: AMY REES

'Supply meets demand, so something's got to give': Local builders feel pinch

Dual income family to become homeless

Dual income family to become homeless

Dual income family to become homeless

Dual income family to become homeless

Andy Lynch played 229 games for Castleford during his stellar rugby league career. Photo: SW Pix

PHOTOSLynch trades historic English rugby league career for NSW South Coast life

Andy Lynch played 229 games for Castleford during his stellar rugby league career. Photo: SW Pix

PHOTOSLynch trades historic English rugby league career for NSW South Coast life

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CHEMISTRY: Dwayne Johnson and Emily Blunt keep the tension brooding on their adventure down the Amazon in Jungle Cruise. Below, the cast of The Moth Effect.

Dwayne Johnson doesn't rock the boat in Jungle Cruise

Josh Leeson

HELPING: Ballarat International Foto Biennale needs around 200 volunteers to help at different venues and events during the 60 day event which begins next month. Picture: Bec Walton

Volunteers needed for Foto Biennale event

Michelle Smith

Anybody who grows plants should have a reverence for soil. Picture: Shutterstock

Talking dirty: making soil sexy

Karen Hardy

Why customers are turning to comparison websites to source energy deals

Why customers are turning to comparison websites to source energy deals

Dellaram Vreeland

Filling a void in the market

Filling a void in the market

Della Vreeland

Repairing our relationship with soil

Repairing our relationship with soil

Lorraine Gordon

Why customers are turning to comparison websites to source energy deals

Why customers are turning to comparison websites to source energy deals

SEO & other secrets: How to boost your online visibility

SEO & other secrets: How to boost your online visibility

Is using alternative data the future of lending?

Is using alternative data the future of lending?

Rachel Horan

Regional NSW residents could be set to score discounts on stays in Byron Bay as Covid restrictions prevent Sydney and Melbourne residents from travelling. Photo: Supplied

'Byron like it was in the '80s': How regional travellers can benefit from city lockdowns

Jack Needham

The Royal Hotel in Armidale

Second pub sale as investors rediscover the regions

Vanessa Arundale

Unique opportunity includes home and a shop | House of the Week

Unique opportunity includes home and a shop | House of the Week

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Regional NSW residents could be set to score discounts on stays in Byron Bay as Covid restrictions prevent Sydney and Melbourne residents from travelling. Photo: Supplied

'Byron like it was in the '80s': How regional travellers can benefit from city lockdowns

COMMON: A male magpie lark, told from the female by his black face and white brow. There are some at Lake Wendouree. Picture: Ed Dunens

Popular magpie larks like to sing in duet | Nature Notes

Roger Thomas

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COMMON: A male magpie lark, told from the female by his black face and white brow. There are some at Lake Wendouree. Picture: Ed Dunens

Popular magpie larks like to sing in duet | Nature Notes

SCAM ALERT: The ATO does not suspend TFNs and will never request you pay a fine or transfer money in order to protect your TFN pending legal action.

Scamwatch: Remote access scams increase 184 per cent

EYE-CATCHING: An attractive clump of bracket fungi that was found on a stump in the Creswick forest recently. Picture: Supplied

Bracket fungus truly catches the eye | Nature Notes

Roger Thomas

Basketball - Rush v Eltham. Picture: Kate Healy

Weekend in Sport July 31- August 1 | Photos

Springbank continued its superb pre-lockdown form with an impressive win over Skipton. Picture: Adam Trafford

Top eight shake-up after entertaining round | CHFL round 15 wrap | VIDEO

Luckless run continues for BFNL flag fancy | WATCH

Luckless run continues for BFNL flag fancy | WATCH

Nikita and Harley Hunter with their daughter Isla, 2, who has infantile Batten disease. The couple is hoping Isla will be selected for a potential gene therapy clinical trial in the US. Picture: Supplied

'A race against the clock' for young Ballarat girl's life-changing trial

Where to from here? Footy and netball still up in the air | WATCH

Where to from here? Footy and netball still up in the air | WATCH

LIVED EXPERIENCE: Youth equality advocates Karissa Cribbes and Ayak Akon are available to help businesses hear the experiences of young women. Picture: Adam Trafford

Core gender equality work continues to prevent violence against women

Rochelle Kirkham

Who are Ballarat's best businesses of 2021? See the finalists here

Who are Ballarat's best businesses of 2021? See the finalists here

Erin Williams

Our picks to survive the BFNL finals logjam | WATCH

Our picks to survive the BFNL finals logjam | WATCH

APPLAUSE: Simone Biles and Naomi Osaka are great role models, prioritising their mental health. Picture: Salty View/Shutterstock

OPINIONWhoever you are, it's OK to not be OK

Angus Clelland

GUIDANCE: Ballarat Miners coach Brendan Joyce says coaching in an Olympics is hours of work, but he finds great joy in seeing athletes reach their game's highest levels. Picture: Adam Trafford

OPINIONCoaching caper deserves those Boxall moments, from grassroots to Olympics

Protesters gathered en masse in Sydney to rally against lockdown measures. Picture: Getty

OPINIONAnti-lockdown protests are only doing us harm

MORE HELP: 80,000 new packages are on the way. Photo: Shutterstock

Government announces 80,000 new home care packages

Eileen Wood

Yuck factor a barrier to bowel cancer screening

Yuck factor a barrier to bowel cancer screening

Rev. Bill Crews shares his rules for living a better life.

Bill Crews: Twelves rules for living a better life

Samara Ross

FIRE SEVERITY: Research finds drought was the main influence on fire severity, not timber harvesting.

Bushfire severity - drought to blame not forest harvesting: research

LOOKING BACK: Milk and rennet were put into open vats to form curd and then cut when the whey was drained off.

Stanhope's dairy factory celebrates 100 years of processing milk

Bryce Eishold

HELPING LOCALS: The initiative will help local food and fibre businesses.

Food and fibre businesses receive helping hand

FIBRE WITH FLAIR: Sian Redgrave incorporates fruit into her table decoration, as it looks vibrant and can be eaten later. Photos: Supplied

Entertain at home in style

SIGNS: Cats with ureteral obstructions can seem 'off colour' to owners. Picture: Shutterstock

A blockage in puss's plumbing is more than a wee problem

Dr Anne Quain

Some might not know you have to submit a "valid notice of intent to claim a deduction for personal superannuation contributions". Picture: Shutterstock.

ADVICEGetting super contributions wrong hurts tax deductions

Noel Whittaker