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One of the plantation blocks near Gordon. Picture: Kate Healy

HAVE YOUR SAYPlans to cut down 26,000 plantation trees to build one house

Alex Ford

Taxi driver found not guilty of sexually touching female passenger

Taxi driver found not guilty of sexually touching female passenger

Rochelle Kirkham

Hay bale art: John Northey at the Mount Elephant Hotel Motel Derrinallum as part of the Aussie Hay Bale Trail. Picture: Anthony Brady

Ballarat footy legend chips in to bring tourists back to town

Kyra Gillespie
1hr ago

More COVID-19 cases linked to Australian Open

UPDATEDMore COVID-19 cases linked to Australian Open

Save Our Station president Gerald Jenzen says the master plan is a huge opportunity for the city. Picture: Kate Healy

HAVE YOUR SAY'A missing piece': Consultation begins on next part of the Ballarat CBD puzzle

Alex Ford

Are house prices booming in your suburb?

HAVE YOUR SAYAre house prices booming in your suburb?

Greg Gliddon

Man allegedly found with drugs and weapons in pub car park

Man allegedly found with drugs and weapons in Ballarat pub car park

Rochelle Kirkham

TAKE CARE: Let's Talk co-founder John Parkinson was one of more than 5000 people around the country nominated for an Australian of the Year award. Picture: Anthony Brady

Let's Talk co-founder says let's 'reflect on what really matters in life'

Clare Quirk

EXPLAINERPfizer vaccine might not be best choice for the frail, but it's too early to tell

Questions remain on GovHub transition | DRONE GALLERY

Welcoming workers back to the CBD's offices

Man said he searched child pornography to go back to jail

One of the plantation blocks near Gordon. Picture: Kate Healy

HAVE YOUR SAYPlans to cut down 26,000 plantation trees to build one house

Man said he searched child pornography to go back to jail

Man said he searched child pornography to go back to jail

RESUMING: Claire Blower returning to Ballarat Rush after what was always going to be a year off for her.

Homegown Blower re-signs with Rush

Pfizer vaccine might not be best choice for the frail, but it's too early to tell

EXPLAINERPfizer vaccine might not be best choice for the frail, but it's too early to tell

Photo: File

OPINIONC'mon, tennis players give us a break

The Hickingbotham celebrate finishing their first parkrun in 10 months. Picture: Adam Trafford.

PHOTOS'We're stoked': Delight as parkrun returns in Ballarat | mega gallery

Ballarat footy legend chips in to bring tourists back to town

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HAVE YOUR SAYPlans to cut down 26,000 plantation trees to build one house

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Let's Talk co-founder says let's 'reflect on what really matters in life'

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UPDATEDMore COVID-19 cases linked to Australian Open

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Taxi driver found not guilty of sexually touching female passenger

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EXPLAINERPfizer vaccine might not be best choice for the frail, but it's too early to tell

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Agriculture Minister David Littleproud says foreign workers are needed to harvest crops.

We can play tennis and pick fruit, says PM

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Tragic end for runaway emus that went for a stroll in town

Tragic end for runaway emus that went for a stroll in town

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Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk says Qld is on track to lift restrictions on Friday.

Qld aircon claims fruitcake stuff, says MP

12m ago

Greg Hood says a fatal 2019 crash highlighted the importance of pre-flight planning.

Fatal 2019 plane crash pilot not licenced

20m ago

PM Scott Morrison has spoken with outgoing US Vice President Mike Pence.

No farewell call for Morrison and Trump

Matt Coughlan
22m ago

HIGH RISK: Member for New England Barnaby Joyce thinks Tamworth could become a quarantine option for stranded Australians. Photo: Gareth Gardner 220620GGA04

'Get it right': Joyce slams tennis, pushes for regional quarantine

Madeline Link
26m ago

The tourism industry is warning it cannot survive another year without international visitors.

Tourism operators appeal for more support

Daniel McCulloch
30m ago

Research shows 3D-printed concrete laid in a pattern inspired by lobster shells makes it stronger.

Lobsters inspire 3D printing research

Tiffanie Turnbull
33m ago

RESUMING: Claire Blower returning to Ballarat Rush after what was always going to be a year off for her.

Homegown Blower re-signs with Rush

BIG ASSIGNMENT: Fourbigmen is one of trainer Emma Stewart's four runners in the Ballarat Pacing Cup. Picture: Stuart McCormick

Emerging stars takes on superstar in Ballarat group 1

Amelia Brown - 2-10 for Ballarat Bolts

Bolts return to form against top team

Lachlan Constable - 20 runs at the top of the order for Ballarat.

Ballarat claims Barwon-Central Highlands under-17 crown

STRAIGHT BAT: Carngham's Zane Ross pushes the ball into the covers against Haddon at Snake Valley. He top scored with 32 runs.Pictures: Adam Trafford

Haddon displaces Carngham on top of GCA ladder

Lachlan Herring - facing time on sidelines for Golden Point

BCA wrap: Achilles tendon injury forces out Golden Point batsman

David Brehaut

Wendouree opener Cole Roscholler smacks runs off the Ballarat-Redan attack at Alfredton. He made 51. Picture: Adam Trafford

Buninyong edges into top six as top end tightens up

David Brehaut

Grenville Cricket Association Seniors match between Haddon and Carngham CC at Snake Valley.

Weekend in Sport Jan 16, 2021 | Photos

Adam Trafford

More COVID-19 cases linked to Australian Open

UPDATEDMore COVID-19 cases linked to Australian Open

ACT chief health officer Kerryn Coleman. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

UPDATEDACT's travel ban on northern beaches lifted

Pfizer vaccine might not be best choice for the frail, but it's too early to tell

EXPLAINERPfizer vaccine might not be best choice for the frail, but it's too early to tell

Hot in high-vis, tradies raise awareness of mental health with their own take on the firefighters calendar.

DIGESTThe Informer: Tennis brats, COVID traffic lights change and hunks in high-vis

Prime Minister Scott Morrison said it was time people just followed the rules. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

Do your quarantine, PM tells 'well-paid' tennis players

Doug Dingwall

Premier Daniel Andrews. Picture: FILE PHOTO

Victoria reopens border to more areas in New South Wales

Chris Pedler

Nurse, police officer return false positives to COVID-19 after working at 'hot hotel'

Nurse, police officer return false positives to COVID-19 after working at 'hot hotel'

As of next week, mask rules will be eased once again.

Face mask rules eased as of today as more workers return to offices

Dan Christian of The Australian Indigenous Men's cricket team. PHOTO: Darrian Traynor (Cricket Australia via Getty Images)

LISTENHow cricket is addressing its pale, male and stale reputation

Dan Christian of The Australian Indigenous Men's cricket team. PHOTO: Darrian Traynor (Cricket Australia via Getty Images)

LISTENHow cricket is addressing its pale, male and stale reputation

Mike Wilson at his home in Armidale. Photo: Lucy Kinbacher

LISTENLivestock agent shares gutsy fight for survival to help save others in the bush

Mike Wilson at his home in Armidale. Photo: Lucy Kinbacher

LISTENLivestock agent shares gutsy fight for survival to help save others in the bush

Volunteer firefighters Jet Boone, Lise Percival and Samantha Walker gear up in the Bawley Point Rural Fire Brigade's shed. Photo: Sitthixay Ditthavong

LISTENBawley Point brigade's new recruits take fight to bushfire fears

Volunteer firefighters Jet Boone, Lise Percival and Samantha Walker gear up in the Bawley Point Rural Fire Brigade's shed. Photo: Sitthixay Ditthavong

LISTENBawley Point brigade's new recruits take fight to bushfire fears

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'

Cairns offers the biggest variety of tour options to explore the Great Barrier Reef. Pictures: Michael Turtle

Reef adventures to feed the soul

Michael Turtle

Flights of fancy: what you can see from the tree-tops

Flights of fancy: what you can see from the tree-tops

Bernadette Chua

Imagine Holiday's "Uluru and Jessica Mauboy Collection" has three tour package options.

Two very different sensations in the Red Centre

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STILL FIGHTING: Ralph Macchio (Daniel LaRusso) and William Zabka (Johnny Lawrence) in season three of Cobra Kai.
Below, Whoopi Goldberg in The Stand.

Cobrai Kai continues to kick butt in season three

Josh Leeson

CHARISMATIC: Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp addressing his players in the dressing room after winning the English Premier League title ending a 30-year drought. Below, Jurgen Klopp celebrating with the trophy.

Liverpool's hot run an emotional journey for Klopp and fans

Josh Leeson

Coon Cheese reveals new name after controversial rebranding

Daniel McCulloch

'Grateful for every day': Prue and Tim Granger.

Man in the mirror': How dementia reversed the roles for carer Prue and her dad

What does resilience really mean?

What does resilience really mean?

Lorraine Gordon, Sponsored Content

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Multimin Evolution meets the trace mineral demands of modern cattle

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'Grateful for every day': Prue and Tim Granger.

Man in the mirror': How dementia reversed the roles for carer Prue and her dad

Landcare youth are taking action today to care for the future of their environment for all generations

Landcare youth are taking action today to care for the future of their environment for all generations

Seniors encouraged to share the word on CarerHelp

Seniors encouraged to share the word on CarerHelp

One click away: find out what your home is worth

One click away: find out what your home is worth

One click away: find out what your home is worth

One click away: find out what your home is worth

Impressively grand, with loads of land | House of the Week

Stunning $3 million property near Buninyong hits the market

Impressively grand, with loads of land | House of the Week

Stunning $3 million property near Buninyong hits the market

Captivating charm in Mount Clear | Feature property

Captivating charm in Mount Clear | Feature property

Feature property

Scamwatch: Don't be fooled by these scams

Scamwatch: Don't be fooled by these scams

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IN WAITING: These young leafhoppers or nymphs will eventually develop wings and become adults. However they feed on the sap of eucalypts during both life stages. Picture: Marie Flynn

Nature Notes | Little suckers hanging out to get their wings

Roger Thomas

SPECIAL: Well-known Woolworths worker Gary Osbourne will mark 50 years with the supermarket giant this week. He has seen a lot of change go full circle in his time in the aisles. Picture: Adam Trafford

Gary takes stock of life in aisles for supermarket special milestone

Melanie Whelan

The Hickingbotham celebrate finishing their first parkrun in 10 months. Picture: Adam Trafford.

PHOTOS'We're stoked': Delight as parkrun returns in Ballarat | mega gallery

Ditchy off and racing in 2021, giving his alternative take on the news

SUBSCRIBERDitchy off and racing in 2021, giving his alternative take on the news

Grenville Cricket Association Seniors match between Haddon and Carngham CC at Snake Valley.

Weekend in Sport Jan 16, 2021 | Photos

Kathleen Severino. Photo: Supplied

Detectives 'confident' horrific cold case murder can be solved

ESSENTIALS: Skipton Hotel licensee Josh Nixon and his mate Terry Coad rescue the beer from the bottle shop

PHOTOSRemember when the Ballarat region flooded 10 years ago?

BDBD Bowls Premier Division Pennant - Sebastopol v BMS at Sebastopol.

BDBD Bowls 9 Jan, 2021 | Photos

Adam Trafford

Jake Klein of Ballarat

Ballarat beaten in both grades of Barwon-Central Highlands carnival | photos

Cricket Central Highlands Junior Country Week - Under 15 Final - Grampians v Ballarat White @ Alfredton Turf

Central Highlands Junior Country week Cricket | PHOTOS

Adam Trafford

FOCUS: Bri Hines wants to see more positive and equitable change for rural and regional students. Picture: Supplied

OPINIONThe highs and lows of a pandemic through the eyes of a VCE student

Bri Hines

Open letter to new council chief - this is your time to shine for Ballarat

OPINIONOpen letter to new council chief - this is your time to shine for Ballarat

Expanding to Ballarat's east: a good idea or not?

HAVE YOUR SAYExpanding to Ballarat's east: a good idea or not?

VR technology is helping aged care residents to improve their mental health. Photo: Supplied.

From reminiscing to a night at the opera: Can VR boost mental health in aged care?

Rugby league legend Uncle Lionel Morgan in his playing days (left) and with the painting by Jandamarra Cadd. Photos: Lionel Morgan and Anglicare Queensland.

NRL legend in the frame again thanks to Aboriginal artist

SEVEN PURLERS: Di Shanahan, Janny Lane, Caralynn Hoft, Peta Goodwin, Sue Juniper, Tracy Skippings and Sally Wylie.

Not a nanna-second to lose

Hazel Bradley

As we get better acquainted with the COVID-19 virus in 2021, we need to get smarter about how we manage it, according to National Farmers' Federation president Fiona Simson.

NFF says national problems should be dealt with nationally and in a united fashion

Fiona Simson, National Farmers' Federation president
41m ago

SALEYARD PLANS: North-west Tasmania saleyard committee chair Mike Badcock says plans are well underway to find a permanent home for a facility, in the region.

Further moves on new saleyard

Andrew Miller

GREEN LIGHT: Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews has announced changes to "zones" under the traffic light system with 16 LGAs along the NSW border to go green.

NSW-Vic border areas see change in permits, allowing tourism, travel

Ellen Ebsary

SWEET DREAMS: Dulux's Nourish palette includes colours that are perfect for a bedroom. Stylist: Julia Green. Photographer: Armelle Habib.

Bedroom updates to try today

Linley Wilkie

Heavenly Hamptons stylish sanctuary

Heavenly Hamptons stylish sanctuary

SUNSCREEN: The best protection is shade and keeping pets in it during the hottest part of the day.

Our sun-worshipping pets can suffer from commonest cancer

Dr Anne Quain