The Courier
Saturday, 27 July 2024
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Follow all the action from the Paris opening ceremony.
Karen Hardy, Josh Callinan, Caden Helmers
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Business
"It is all about connection and just chatting to people."
Alex Dalziel
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Gabriela received a Triple Zero Hero award after gas leak scare
Michelle Smith
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Gabriela Romeo with her budgies who now live in an outdoor aviary after four of her birds died during a suspected gas leak at her Redan home in 2023. Picture by Kate Healy
The documents were tendered with Heritage Victoria.
Alex Dalziel
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The Lydiard Street level crossing. File picture
Five luxury design homes from around the country.
Jen Melocco
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The view is as stunning as the home design in this property in Cygnet in Tasmania. Pic: Supplied
Was it Alabama, Kansas, Iowa or Oregon?
Anna Houlahan
Truman Capotes 1966 non-fiction novel In Cold Blood was set in which US state? Picture John Downing/Express/Getty Images
A petition for Biddy has reached 12,000 signatures.
Grace Dudley
Rebekah Porter holding a photo of her daughter Biddy. Picture supplied
'Stolen guns are valuable on the black market.'
Alex Dalziel and Bryan Hoadley
Steven Harris,34, was sentenced in the Victorian County Court on July 26, 2024. Picture file
Ballarat's largest music event canned for 2024.
Alison Foletta • 1hr ago
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Congratulations to a Ballarat icon and concerns on e-scooters.
A damaged EV charger in Ballarat. Picture by Kate Healy
Letters
Also in letters: concerns about insurance and hospitals.
2hrs ago
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Aged care, disability care, manufacturing and trades need workers.
Michelle Smith
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mecwacare's Tracy Horn and BGT business development manager Julie Butler check out the options at the Ballarat Jobs and Training Expo. Picture by Kate Healy
Central Springs Reserve upgrades hope to boost tourism.
Nieve Walton
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Mineral springs reserve advisory committee members Lisa Rodier and Bill Guest. Picture by Nieve Walton
'Possible he is a participant of a high level criminal clash.'
Alex Dalziel and Bryan Hoadley
Jake Castner in 2020 - the 28-year-old was shot in Ballarat East in June 2024. Picture file
A new release of land has been bought forward due to demand, developers say.
Jen Melocco
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Police seek help identifying suspect in Catholic church burglary.
Ben Fraser
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The unknown man broke into the parish at Ararat's Immaculate Conception Catholic Church at 11pm on July 17. Pictures supplied/Google Maps
Preview
The latest edition of :"Friday Footy Frenzy"
David Brehaut
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Where and when to watch our athletes.
Greg Gliddon
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Kat Werry gets her Olympic rowing campaign underway on August 1
Call for 'genuine' consultation with council on park masterplan.
Alison Foletta
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The masterplan for the Prince of Wales Park included new hockey fields. Picture by Adam Trafford
Have you seen these hunters across the region?
Roger Thomas
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The spotted harrier is an uncommon visitor to the Ballarat district. Picture by Ed Dunens.
Court
'To be brutally frank this offending involved 60 young victims.'
Bryan Hoadley
Here's how you can watch all of the action.
Staff Reporters
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CHFL 2024 round 14 live stream: Creswick v Clunes
Property
Five luxury design homes from around the country.
Jen Melocco
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Central Highlands Water pushed forward the date of its closure.
Alex Dalziel
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Humffray Street South closed to traffic, July 25. Picture by Kate Healy
St Patrick's College hosted Susan McLean for a parents' session.
Alex Dalziel
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Cyber security expert Susan McLean. Picture by Kate Healy
Your morning news Newsletter

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Today's top stories curated by our news team.

'Let's make the most Aussie rave in history!'
Annika Rhoades
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Police allege an immigration detainee used an encrypted messaging service to deal drugs and co-ordinate a network of runners outside the facility.
Rachael Ward • 2hrs ago
Two men are accused of involvement in a drug supply racket run from Villawood Detention Centre. Photo: HANDOUT/NSW POLICE
Victoria and NSW are experiencing a significant uptick.
Carla Mascarenhas
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Colorized transmission electron micrograph of monkeypox virus particles (red) found within an infected cell (blue), cultured in the laboratory. Pictures by Universal Images Group/Shutterstock
Police accused of assault, battery and false imprisonment.
Anna Houlahan
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Festival goers at Splendour In the Grass on July 20, 2019. Picture AAP Image/Regi Varghese
NASA said the light show will last until dawn.
Anna Houlahan
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Canberra stargazers take in the night sky. Picture Sitthixay Ditthavong
His skills will be put to the test in Saturday's semi-final.
Rachel Jackson
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'I haven't had it on many teams.'
Rachel Jackson
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Miners' Mehryn Kraker scores a lay-up shot in the elimination final match between the Ballarat Miners and Eltham Wildcats in the NBL1 South league at Selkirk Stadium. Picture by Adam Trafford
The latest edition of :"Friday Footy Frenzy"
David Brehaut
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Gordon and Hepburn are going at each other on Saturday for the first time since a qualifying final last season. Picture by Adam Trafford.
Where and when to watch our athletes.
Greg Gliddon
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Kat Werry gets her Olympic rowing campaign underway on August 1
Here's how you can watch all of the action.
Staff Reporters
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CHFL 2024 round 14 live stream: Creswick v Clunes
A new release of land has been bought forward due to demand, developers say.
Jen Melocco
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Five luxury design homes from around the country.
Jen Melocco
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The view is as stunning as the home design in this property in Cygnet in Tasmania. Pic: Supplied
A unique transformation turned a church into this modern home.
House of the Week
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Preserving history in Lake Wendouree
This weatherboard house is close to Sovereign Hill and the CBD.
Feature Property
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Step inside this treetop, sustainable beauty
Emily Rayner
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33 Gleghorn Road, Kallista, VIC 3791 Pic: Supplied
Australians squeezed by rising rates & inflation
Emily Rayner
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*Latest observation March 2024
**Series only available March 2019
***Well secured loans prior to March 2022 - both secured and not well - secured thereafter.
And the recipe mentioned in Paul Kelly's celebrated Christmas song? That's real.
Glen Humphries
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Cherie Hausler's wholefood recipes from her country home.
Cherie Hausler
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Quince hummingbird cake with tahini caramel
Here's a set of recipes you didn't know existed.
Amy Martin
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Snoop Dogg has got out of the kitchen and into Olympics mode as a US correspondent. Here are some of the rapper's recipes to sustain you through long hours of Olympics coverage. Pictures by Getty Images, Antonis Achilleos
This group is known for saving fruit, now it's empowering others.
Melanie Whelan
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The Hidden Orchard co-founder and president Ellen Burns says the not-for-profit is ready to create an orchard to help educate people in growing and caring for their own produce. Picture by Kate Healy
The author's latest novel, The Wrong Man, looks at the rise of incels.
Karen Hardy
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Tim Ayliffe's novels are set in Sydney, a city he loves and hates at the same time. Picture by Mike Bowers
Paracetamol is the pain-relief of choice for more than 70 per cent of Australians according to a recent study.
Christians Bus Tours family-owned and operated business is dedicated to offering unique and enjoyable holidays across Australia.
Elizabeth Habermann
Christians Bus Tours family-owned and operated business is dedicated to offering unique and enjoyable holidays across Australia. Picture Christians Bus Tours
Discover what makes the new Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 and Z Flip6 must-have devices.
Miranda Aitken
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Presenting the Galaxy Z Flip6. Photo supplied by Samsung.
Ballarat's largest music event canned for 2024.
Alison Foletta • 1hr ago
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Who can you spot in our gallery?
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Adam Spencer
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BFNL: Football East Point v Darley. Picture Lachlan Bence.
Who can you spot in our gallery?
BDSA Soccer- Division One Women - Ballarat North United SC v Forest Rangers SC. Picture by Kate Healy
Who can you spot in this week's gallery?
Adam Trafford
160 of the best CHFL and BFNL footy and netball photos from Round 12
Who can you spot in our gallery?
NBL1 South Men - Miners v Casey Cavaliers at Selkirk Stadium. Picture by Kate Healy
Congratulations to a Ballarat icon and concerns on e-scooters.
Also in letters: concerns about insurance and hospitals.
2hrs ago
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A train waits near the Lydiard Street level crossing. File photo
Skateboarding is rapidly changing
Dr Indigo Willing
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Children skateboarding. File Picture.
A journey laced with old memories and new discoveries.
John Hanscombe
Retail therapy in Ginza is full of surprises.
Susan Skelly
Ultimate Guide: The best shops in Tokyo's most famous retail district
Car Expert
Chances are you've never seen Cadillac selling new cars in Australia, but the brand is banking on you having heard of it.
Jordan Mulach
Tired of big American pickup trucks? How about a big American luxury SUV instead? One firm is bringing right-hand drive versions of the Lincoln Navigator to Australia.
Simon Christie
Lincoln Navigator: Conversion firm bringing Lexus LX, Cadillac Escalade rival to Australia
Looking for a new 4x4 ute? These are the most fuel-efficient variants of the 4x4 utes in Australia.
Tyra Lawler-Cass
The most fuel efficient 4x4 utes in Australia
Geelong-based Carbon Revolution is making optional carbon-fibre wheels for the high-performance Chevrolet Corvette ZR1.
Jack Quick
The fastest Corvette ever has some Australian DNA
The V8-powered LandCruiser 70 Series is soon to be no more – but is it worth trying to get a hold of one of these, or just get the four-pot?
James Wong
2024 Toyota LandCruiser 70 Series V8 review
The Senior
The advocacy group says businesses leave scam victims feeling alone and ashamed.
Eileen Wood
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Disability is on the rise and young people are stepping up to help.
Rowan Cowley
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The number of young Australians serving in caring roles is snowballing. Picture from Shutterstock
A new app encourages people to explore Australia via the open road.
Rowan Cowley
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The app boasts 30 fully mapped routes and counting. Picture supplied
Stock & Land
Water from a large factory fire could be used for industry.
Rachael Ward • 1hr ago
The majority of national sheep breed associations are led by men.
Barry Murphy
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Australia's sheep breed association leadership roles continue to be dominated by men. Pictures supplied
Restockers, backgrounders and agents were among the main buyers.
Bryce Eishold
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William Kennedy, 2, with his grandmother Evie Thomas, Cobbannah, who sold 24 Angus, 11-12 months, heifers to a top price of $1040.
Tips on achieving the trend that's a whisper, not a shout.
Linley Wilkie
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There's a lot to do in the off-season before spring kicks off.
Phoebe Christofi
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Picture by Tourism Australia
Cherie Hausler's wholefood recipes from her country home.
Cherie Hausler
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Quince hummingbird cake with tahini caramel