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Mother-of-four argues against more jail for armed home invasion

New regime: A parking meter which accepts coin and cards in front of the hospital.

'Keep listening', says hospital chief as parking meters are switched on

The power station where the incident occurred.

UPDATED'Stupid' trespassers could've killed themselves

The Eastwood Street carpark.

Council backflips on Eastwood Street carpark, restores two-hour parks

ASPIRATION: Jamie Dove is taking his first flights toward becoming a fighter jet pilot for the Royal Australian Air Force. Picture: Sarah Boswell

Dreams of flying high and fast for young Jamie

College striving for success | Head of the Lake previews

College striving for success | Head of the Lake previews

Young author's passion for publishing

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Ballarat, Creswick rounds in Victorian Cyclo-Cross Series

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Country week: Ballarat's day two hopes washed away

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Hong Kong increases funds to tackle virus

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WHAT'S ONYoung women lead art exhibition that explores gender equality, inclusion

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Mediterranean diet may 'stave off frailty'

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The Ballarat district will host two state cyclo-cross events this year.

Ballarat, Creswick rounds in Victorian Cyclo-Cross Series

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Ballarat paceman Prabath Priyankara has been hard to get away with the new ball.

Country week: Ballarat's day two hopes washed away

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Final preludes for Ballarat greyhound distance challenge

Final preludes for Ballarat greyhound distance challenge

Alexandra hosting world championships matches

Alexandra hosting world championships matches

College striving for success | Head of the Lake previews

College striving for success | Head of the Lake previews

SHOT: Joy Adams of Central Wendouree takes a shot in her side's win over BMS. Picture: Adam Trafford

Bears show claws against competition table-toppers

Kyle Evans

OPENER: Lillee Barendsen has been in red hot form for the Ballarat Bolts.

Ballarat Bolts to play finals cricket

Kyle Evans

Leigh Lorenzen acknowledges his teammates after bringing up his century at the Eastern Oval. Pictures: Adam Trafford

Lorenzen century guides Ballarat to country week victory | scoreboards, pictures

David Brehaut

Brisbane, and the Story Bridge, is spectacular at night.

Brisbane's transformation to Queensland capital of cool

Sheriden Rhodes

STUNNING: Follow the Midnight Sun through the Arctic Circle on a Viking Cruise from London to Bergen in Norway.

Enter now: win a Scandinavian cruise with Viking

Tiny sailing boats float in the fountain outside Luxembourg Palace, in the Luxembourg Garden in Paris. Picture: Shutterstock

Parisian perfection: why you need to visit in spring

Steve McKenna

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YOUNG LEADERS: Exhibition hosts Kate Souter, Karissa Cribbs, Hayley McArthur, Khadija Gbla, Lamourette Folly, Nyagak Yang and Lauren Riddel. Pictures: Kate Healy

WHAT'S ONYoung women lead art exhibition that explores gender equality, inclusion

Rochelle Kirkham
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All you need to know for Ballarat Cycle Classic, there's still time to join in

All you need to know for Ballarat Cycle Classic, there's still time to join in

Melanie Whelan

SUPPORT: Neil Sinclair, Eliza Ure, Jess Egan, Oscar Wootton and Craig Lee get ready to ride different events to boost cancer research in Ballarat. Picture: Adam Trafford

Riders say go your own pace, soak it in for Ballarat Cycle Classic

Melanie Whelan

'Fighter' mum is inspiration for record-breaking team walking to raise funds for people living with dementia

'Fighter' mum is inspiration for record-breaking team walking to raise funds for people living with dementia

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Autumnal hues of the USA and Canada

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Emma Brown

Have a break: This summer explore more of our vast continent without worrying about network coverage. With Pennytel you can get 98.8 per cent coverage across Australia's populated areas.

Keeping covered this summer

'Fighter' mum is inspiration for record-breaking team walking to raise funds for people living with dementia

'Fighter' mum is inspiration for record-breaking team walking to raise funds for people living with dementia

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Cruise the Baltic on a fully escorted tour

Emma Brown

Get amongst the crowd at the 2020 Port Fairy Festival. Photo by David Harris.

An intergenerational festival that celebrates music, friendship and fun

House of the Week | Style meets sophistication in Lake Wendouree

House of the Week | Style meets sophistication in Lake Wendouree

House of the Week

What open houses are around Ballarat this weekend?

What open houses are around Ballarat this weekend?

Commercial Property | A spacious showroom in Redan

Commercial Property | A spacious showroom in Redan

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PLANTING IDEAS: Celebrity gardener Costa Georgiadis encourages Camdenville Public School students to see what goes on a ground level when planting fire retardant native shrubs.

Costa sows hope after fires

Robyn Ainsworth

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PLANTING IDEAS: Celebrity gardener Costa Georgiadis encourages Camdenville Public School students to see what goes on a ground level when planting fire retardant native shrubs.

Costa sows hope after fires

Ballarat Gig Guide, February 14

WHAT'S ONBallarat Gig Guide, February 14

BEGINNERS: The "learning-to-laugh" calls of the laughing kookaburra can be heard across the district right now.

Nature Notes | Young kookaburras making plenty of noise

Roger Thomas

College striving for success | Head of the Lake previews

College striving for success | Head of the Lake previews

MUSICAL: Maxine Montgomery leads the chorus in a number during rehearsals for Ballarat Lyric Theatre's production of Les Miserable. Picture: Matt Heenan

GALLERY | Honing roles for Les Miserables cast

St Pat's out to reclaim its spot on top | Head of the Lake previews

St Pat's out to reclaim its spot on top | Head of the Lake previews

'Fighter' mum is inspiration for record-breaking team walking to raise funds for people living with dementia

'Fighter' mum is inspiration for record-breaking team walking to raise funds for people living with dementia

See Ditchy's alternative take on Ballarat's news of the week

See Ditchy's alternative take on Ballarat's news of the week

Cricket - North Ballarat v Golden Point.
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Ballarat Weekend in Sport - PHOTOS | February 15, 2020

Lachlan Bence & Kate Healy

MAKING A NOISE: Miriam Robinson, left, and Edith Fry standing on Sturt Street where the protests normally takes place. Photo: Kate Healy.

The Ballarat retirees making a noise for climate action

Jolyon Attwooll

DEFENDING CHAMPS: Both the Ballarat Grammar boys' and girls' firsts crew.

Ballarat Grammar out to defend both titles | Head of the Lake previews

CRUCIAL: For Mental Health Victoria, the key issue is that the package to better meet veterans' needs is acted on urgently.

OPINIONAustralia's veterans deserve the very best

Angus Clelland

LET'S DO IT: Michael Poulton says now is the time to invest in "leadership learning" for communities.

OPINIONGetting community leadership right is vital

Michael Poulton

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TURNING THE PAGE: Rosie Craven is living with early stage Alzheimer's but is now able to enjoy hobbies such as reading again thanks to a new clinical trial.

Everything is Rosie thanks to new Alzheimer's drug trial

Rowan Cowley

LADY OF THE HOUSE: Miriam Margolyes as Aunt Prudence in Miss Fisher and the Crypt of Tears, in cinemas nationally from February 27.

Dear Prudence comes out to play for unstoppable Miriam

Geraldine Cardozo

NSW Seniors Festival: so much to celebrate

NSW Seniors Festival: so much to celebrate

Endeavour Energy crews repairing the bushfire-damaged network on the South Coast. The cost of the repairs could flow through to people's power bills. Picture: Endeavour Energy

Electricity prices could rise after South Coast bushfires

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Water restrictions will ease across Sydney after dam levels rose from recent heavy downpours.

Sydney water restriction relief questioned

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Moses Obeid (pictured), his father Eddie and Ian Macdonald are on trial in the NSW Supreme Court.

Crown case against Obeid is fantasy: QC

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A Melbourne court is hearing a challenge to Treasurer Josh Frydenberg's right to sit in parliament.

Frydenberg citizenship challenged in court

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James Lafferty sent singer Delta Goodrem more than 300 love poems and tried to give her gifts.

Convicted Goodrem harasser unapologetic

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Holden bargains but dealer jobs at risk

Tim Dornin
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Experts warn a lower uptake of private insurance would make Medicare unsustainable.

Young Aussies keep ditching private health

Finbar O'Mallon
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Victoria wants to break away from national energy supply rules in favour of more renewable power.

Vic says Aust energy laws 'let us down'

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All-time high for cattle on feed numbers but peak likely reached

All-time high for cattle on feed numbers but peak likely reached

Shan Goodwin
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LIVESTOCK DROUGHT: The meat processing sector is likely to feel the pain of a livestock drought in the coming weeks and months.

'We told you so!' Drought starts to bite red meat sector

Vernon Graham
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Australia is predicted to grow an extra 5.5 million tonnes of grain annually according to the Australian Export Grains Innovation Centre (AEGIC).

Domestic grain market to continue to grow

Gregor Heard

SUM TOTAL: A simple equation will give an indication of how long assets will last.

Simple rule of thumb may answer longevity question

Eco-friendly backyard tips

Eco-friendly backyard tips

HELLO CHOOK: Curious and intelligent, chickens are a great addition to the backyard.

Feeling clucky?? Here's how to be a good egg in a hen's eyes

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