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Police are hoping to speaking to this man.

Police hunt man accused of assaulting two young girls at park

ENTRANCE: The Norwich Plaza building dominates the western entry to the Bridge Mall

Major redevelopment of Norwich Plaza in the pipeline

The car and truck involved in the incident. Photo: 9 News.

UPDATEDTruck driver involved in train crash allegedly tests positive for drugs

Jail risk for mother who bit friend's ear off and spat it on ground

Jail risk for mother who bit friend's ear off and spat it on ground

Catherine King.

Ballarat MP describes what is it like working in Parliament House right now

TOUGH BATTLE: Hannah Calverley of Ballarat and Melissa Di Donato of Geelong at the country waterpolo championships. Picture: Adam Trafford

A sporting tournament with a difference comes to Ballarat | PHOTOS

Woman allegedly choked unconscious after spending days in fear in bedroom

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Get ready for big sewer works to begin next week

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Alanna Peart becomes Ballarat's latest race walking star

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Wigan newcomer Field out for five months

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Brisbane lockdown causes fixture headaches

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Police hunt man accused of assaulting two young girls at park

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An extra 8000 donations are needed to boost emergency blood stocks back to normal levels.

Blood supplies low after floods: Red Cross

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Marise Payne and Scott Morrison will head a new task force focused on the treatment of women.

Rape conviction rate on ministers' agenda

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Thousands are due to flock to Byron Bay for Bluesfest amid concerns about a COVID outbreak.

Anxious wait for Byron after Qld outbreak

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Annastacia Palaszczuk says outbreaks and lockdowns will be routine until everyone is vaccinated.

Qld premier takes vaccination rollout dig

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Scott Morrison has reshuffled his ministry amid ongoing scandals about the treatment of women.

Morrison's revamped cabinet to be sworn in

Paul Osborne
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Fraudster Melissa Caddick disappeared a day after authorities raided her eastern Sydney mansion.

ASIC to drop Melissa Caddick charges

Tiffanie Turnbull
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Anthony Albanese will launch his plan for a new investment fund at Labor's online conference.

Labor to promise $15b for investment kitty

Matt Coughlan
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The Brisbane lockdown is another blow to Queensland's struggling tourism and hospitality sector.

Brisbane wakes to first day of lockdown

Nick Gibbs
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Alanna Peart (right) competes at Fawkner Park on Saturday. Picture; supplied

Alanna Peart becomes Ballarat's latest race walking star

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AS ONE: Ballarat City women's team scored an impressive 2-0 win in Sunday's Nike Cup match. Picture: supplied

City women supreme in Cup, but men struggle away from home

TOUGH BATTLE: Hannah Calverley of Ballarat and Melissa Di Donato of Geelong at the country waterpolo championships. Picture: Adam Trafford

A sporting tournament with a difference comes to Ballarat | PHOTOS

Club president Scott Jones and secretary Marg Stevens. Picture: LUKE WEST

'We are truly sorry': Another country football team goes into recess

The Ballarat cohort minus Wendouree Ballarat Rowing Club at the Australian Rowing Championships. Picture: St Patrick's College

'You sort of stand and pinch yourself': Ballarat rowers sweep national regatta

Ollie Nash

Stella Bridgewater lines up for the only Rebels goal of the day. Picture: Adam Trafford

Northern Territory too strong for Rebels | gallery

Ollie Nash

ON TARGET: A penalty goal from Laurence Tombe in the 26th minute kick started the Sebastopol Vikings on a seven goal run against Westvale. Picture: Lachlan Bence

Vikings in seventh heaven after big win sends them to top spot

Greg Gliddon

Darley players celebrate the BCA firsts win after a five-wicket victory over Golden Point. Picture: Adam Trafford

'Just wow!' Darley takes the crown with emphatic five-wicket win

Greg Gliddon

Another blow to businesses already on the brink

DIGESTAnother blow to businesses already on the brink

Why not try your hand at a Suez Canal meme? Picture: Supplied

DIGESTMay we be the tiny excavators to the Ever Givens of the world

The floods have given us a stark reminder of the hardship of isolation. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

DIGESTA time to check up rather than check in

Queensland CHO Jeannette Young says a COVID-positive man visited a number of venues in the past week.

DIGESTMeasured response to Brisbane's new COVID case

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Victoria goes four weeks without a locally-transmitted COVID-19 case

Digital Transformation Agency CEO Randall Brugeaud in Senate estimates on Thursday evening. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

$7m COVIDSafe app costing $100k a month

Sarah Basford Canales

Fodder on it's way to the Mid North Coast. Picture: Need for Feed

DIGESTCommunities band together after floods

Ready to roll: Wilsons' Keisha Bovell at the checkout. Picture: Kate Healy

Supermarkets welcome back customers' smiles as mask rules relaxed

Jackson Russell

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

Launceston property developer Errorl Stewart wants a solution to the Tamar's mud problem. Picture: Phillip Biggs

LISTENWhy this Australian city is stuck in the mud

Launceston property developer Errorl Stewart wants a solution to the Tamar's mud problem. Picture: Phillip Biggs

LISTENWhy this Australian city is stuck in the mud

ANU student Jozef Meyer points out a dieback affected snow gum in Koscziosko National Park. Picture: Kate Matthews

LISTENWhat's killing our Snow Gums?

ANU student Jozef Meyer points out a dieback affected snow gum in Koscziosko National Park. Picture: Kate Matthews

LISTENWhat's killing our Snow Gums?

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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Sophie Hansen, food writer and farmer, has a new book called In Good Company. Picture: Clancy Job

In good company: welcome to Sophie Hansen's table

Karen Hardy

AUTHOR TALK: Writers Josh Pomare, Sarah Bailey and Jock Serong explain their writing process during a session at the 2019 Clunes Booktown.

Clunes Booktown fest to turn pages all May

Michelle Smith

STAR POWER: Ballarat's Caesar is back on the big stage after a year sidelined from his Western Bulldogs' mascot duties, due to the pandemic - and he promises to make an impact on arrival.

Prepare for a rockin' big return to 'Hail Caesar' for this Ballarat Bulldog

Melanie Whelan

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

Make more possible with Export Finance Australia

Make more possible with Export Finance Australia

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

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

Independence Square in Accra, Ghana. It commemorates the independence of Ghana from the United Kingdom in 1957. Picture: Shutterstock.

Haven of peace: Ghana celebrates its independence with eyes on future growth

The role of grazing animals in sequestering carbon

The role of grazing animals in sequestering carbon

Lorraine Gordon

Ultimate family home in prestigious estate | House of the Week

Ultimate family home in prestigious estate | House of the Week

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Acreage with breathtaking views | Feature property

Acreage with breathtaking views | Feature property

Feature property

Put your best foot forward | Commercial property

Put your best foot forward | Commercial property

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Ultimate family home in prestigious estate | House of the Week

Ultimate family home in prestigious estate | House of the Week

NOtICEABLE: Dense growth of red water-milfoil has appeared this summer in Ballarat's North Gardens Wetlands. Picture: Supplied

Nature Notes | Smelly waterplant appears in Ballarat's North Gardens

Roger Thomas

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NOtICEABLE: Dense growth of red water-milfoil has appeared this summer in Ballarat's North Gardens Wetlands. Picture: Supplied

Nature Notes | Smelly waterplant appears in Ballarat's North Gardens

BEWARE: Scammers are using the COVID-19 vaccination rollout to target unsuspecting victims.

Scamwatch: Scammers using the COVID-19 vaccination rollout to target victims

SPOTTED: The hoary-headed grebe is a regular at Paul's Wetland in Wendouree, as was the case during a weekend expedition. Picture: Ed Dunens

Nature Notes | The Wendouree wetland that's a a haven for many birds

Roger Thomas

Aerion's Tom Hotchkin with Tippy the test dummy horse. Picture: Kate Healy

Ballarat engineer's first big drop for crash test horse

Savage hunter: A common and welcome addition to our gardens, the antechinus is a savage hunter who will eat pests and spiders. Photographer: David Paul - Museums Victoria.

The amazing antechinus: No, I'm not a rat

A Grade Grand final. Mt Prospect v Smeaton.

Weekend in Sport March 27-28 2021 | Photos

Golden Point v Darley grand final action from Eastern Oval

Golden Point v Darley grand final action from Eastern Oval | Photos

St Patrick's College captain Darcy Williams delivering his speech.

'Boys, this needs to change': Stirring speech about respect for women from St Patrick's College captain

Harry Sharp in action as a Rebel.

Another Rebel gets set to debut with Sharp named for Lions

Greg Gliddon

BCA FIRSTS SEMI-FINAL. Wendouree v Darley.

Weekend in Sport March 20, 2021 | Photos

Lachlan Bence and Kate Healy

AT THE HOP: The Courier reporter Rochelle Kirkham and dance partner Robert Powell prepare for the big dance-off at Civic Hall on Saturday night. Picture: Kate Healy

Almost dance-off time: Take a look behind the scenes, see what it's all about

Melanie Whelan

HOPE: The mental health Royal Commission's recommendations have the potential to save many lives. Picture: Shutterstock

OPINIONRegional Victoria in the mental health spotlight

Angus Clelland

CALL IT OUT: How we treat umpires is just part of the bigger cultural picture about our leagues. An incident in a practice match last week is a reminder we must all do better.

OPINIONOPINION: The big threat to our grassroots game - and a harsh reminder we all must do better

Bridge Mall debate continues as final decision looms

OPINIONBridge Mall debate continues as final decision looms

BLUES LEGEND: Phil Manning is looking forward to catching up with old friends when Chain plays at Bluesfest over Easter.

Chain's Phil Manning talks lockdowns and getting older

Samara Ross

A cold ale slipped down very well while exploring Silverton's quirky attractions on a hot dry and dusty day. Photos: Tim Richards

Ocean to Outback: the Great Southern Train

Tim Richards

TAKING STEPS: Will you be able to get around your house as you age? Photo: Shutterstock

Will you be able to get around your house as you age?

Geraldine Cardozo

NEW RELATIONSHIP: The relationship between Australian dairy farmers and processors has fundamentally changed, according to a recent report.

Code, contracts and COVID confound dairy pricing

Carlene Dowie

One of the top-priced bulls, Lot 45, Kelly Angus Jackpot Q283, with Kelly Angus stud manager Patrick Joyce, Nutrien stud stock agent Peter Godbolt and Kelly Angus’ Cindy Smith.

Full clearance, huge prices at Kelly's second sale

Janine Elen

LOOKING AT THE FUTURE?: Toyota has opened a new commercial hydrogen production and refuelling plant in Melbourne to demonstrate the potential of hydrogen-powered vehicles in Australia.

Toyota unveils new hydrogen production plant in Melbourne

Sophie Hansen, food writer and farmer, has a new book called In Good Company. Picture: Clancy Job

In good company: welcome to Sophie Hansen's table

Karen Hardy

HORROR HUE: The right conditions post storm can potentially affect your pool and turn it green overnight. Photo: Shutterstock.

How to clean your pool after a downpour

John O'Brien

Understated luxury: The architecture, interiors, and furniture in the Mosman house were designed with modernist principles, establishing a timeless and light-filled residence. Photos: Romello Pereira

Luxury defined in a monochrome palette on Sydney's North Shore

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