![City of Ballarat mayor Des Hudson [inset] says this is an iconic statue and important part in the fabric of Ballarat history. Pictures Alex Dalziel and Melanie Whelan](/images/transform/v1/crop/frm/XBHRDThPr8rZ8LC4FzPP7b/1f894dcf-3db8-4eab-b0c1-6e19fef77090.png/r91_0_2023_1084_w360_h202_fmax.jpg "City of Ballarat mayor Des Hudson [inset] says this is an iconic statue and important part in the fabric of Ballarat history. Pictures Alex Dalziel and Melanie Whelan")
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Thursday, 7 December 2023
Today‘s Paper
Thursday, 7 December 2023
The household of six is now looking for a temporary home to keep them together.
Gabrielle Hodson • 1hr ago
No commentsUpdated
'My value as a person has been shattered.'
Bryan Hoadley • 2hrs ago
It'll be a wet weekend but then the heat returns.
Alison Foletta • 15m ago
No commentsThe top street had more than a $20 million median house price.
Jen Melocco • 33m ago
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'The Swift Effect' will hit Australia in 2024 for the Eras Tour.
Anna McGuinness
No comments'Handy for sausage sizzles and useful for parking.'
Anna Houlahan • 1hr ago
No commentsPolice said it was a 'very tragic story, sad on so many levels'.
Anna Houlahan
No commentsCouncil are looking to get rid of the toxic soil once and for all.
Alison Foletta • 1hr ago
No commentsIt comes after the first stage of the build was finished in July.
Alex Dalziel
No commentsThe Ballarat Grammar student was thinking big, then 'great'.
Melanie Whelan
No commentsCouncil are looking to get rid of the toxic soil once and for all.
Alison Foletta • 1hr ago
No commentsThe Ballarat Grammar student was thinking big, then 'great'.
Melanie Whelan
No commentsIt comes after the first stage of the build was finished in July.
Alex Dalziel
No commentsCourt
The cars were stolen from Hepburn Springs and West Melbourne.
Alex Dalziel
A pipeline is key in the development of much-needed housing in Ballarat.
Alison Foletta
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The men are both expected to be charged on summons.
Gabrielle Hodson
No commentsThe City of Ballarat has been told to clear ivy, weeds and dead vegetation.
Gabrielle Hodson
No commentsThe men are both expected to be charged on summons.
Gabrielle Hodson
No commentsThe City of Ballarat has been told to clear ivy, weeds and dead vegetation.
Gabrielle Hodson
No commentsThe roar of over 100 engines will liven up our city's streets on Saturday.
Alex Dalziel
No commentsAround 20 new centres have built or proposed over past two years.
Michelle Smith
No commentsCourt
'This is the most offending I've seen of this nature.'
Bryan Hoadley
Court
'This is the most offending I've seen of this nature.'
Bryan Hoadley
Around 20 new centres have built or proposed over past two years.
Michelle Smith
No commentsCourt
'Everyone in the criminal fraternity knows that there is only one purpose for a sawn-off shotgun.'
Alex Dalziel
The Prestons have notched up four generations at the school.
Michelle Smith
No commentsCheck out our map of Christmas lights right here.
Staff Reporters
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Alison Foletta • 15m ago
No commentsInvest at entry level in Ballarat Central
Commercial Property • 18m ago
Analogue artist Tacita Dean chalks up Sydney showcase
Liz Hobday • 20m ago
Firefighting pilot escapes as chopper fills with water
Cheryl Goodenough • 29m ago
Spacious Lucas home with great access
Feature Property • 33m ago
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Alison Foletta • 15m ago
No commentsInvest at entry level in Ballarat Central
Commercial Property • 18m ago
Analogue artist Tacita Dean chalks up Sydney showcase
Liz Hobday • 20m ago
Firefighting pilot escapes as chopper fills with water
Cheryl Goodenough • 29m ago
Spacious Lucas home with great access
Feature Property • 33m ago
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The cyclone could impact the Queensland coast.
Anna McGuinness • 1hr ago
No commentsThe town's population of about 30 could swell to 200.
Anna McGuinness
No commentsOutback Wrangler to face trial over fatal chopper crash
Neve Brissenden • 37m ago
Scans have revealed Trentham's AFLW Jenna Bruton star has a partially ruptured achilles after Sunday's grand final
1hr ago
No commentsJust two weeks remain in the women's cricket season as run to the finals tightens up
Greg Gliddon • 1hr ago
No commentsBallarat has high hopes for a medal haul at the Australian All-Schools Championships in Perth this weekend
Greg Gliddon • 2hrs ago
No commentsMcEvoy stable well placed for big Cup Day
David Brehaut
No commentsSports Affairs
Arch-rivals in midweek clash to launch basketball season.
David Brehaut
No commentsSecure your place in the heart of Ballarat's vibrant retail hub.
Commercial Property • 18m ago
Light-filled open plan living space leads out to the immaculate backyard.
Feature Property • 33m ago
The top street had more than a $20 million median house price.
Jen Melocco • 33m ago
No commentsSecure your place in the heart of Ballarat's vibrant retail hub.
Commercial Property • 18m ago
The top street had more than a $20 million median house price.
Jen Melocco • 33m ago
No commentsLight-filled open plan living space leads out to the immaculate backyard.
Feature Property • 33m ago
Noel Whittaker and Rachel Lane want to make downsizing 'simple'.
Steve Evans
No commentsDespite 13 interest rate rises since May property prices are still on the up.
Jen Melocco
No comments
The median house price in Byron Bay has risen by 41.5 per cent in the past five years.
Jen Melocco
No comments
A new portrait of the food industry icon captures her regalness.
Karen Hardy • 2m ago
No commentsAustralia's most awarded show car of the year heads to Canberra.
Peter Brewer
No commentsThere are plenty of options in Ballarat
Staff Reporters
No commentsAnd try this easy six-step chocolate mousse for dessert.
Karen Hardy
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Christmas is the season of bladder irritants, from the stress and excitement to the festive food and drink.
Tracey Seipel Nd, Ceo Seipel Group
No commentsDiscover the many benefits of retirement communities from easing the housing shortage crisis to improving the wellbeing of our seniors.
Rosie Ryan
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With a focus on sustainable cruising, Hurtigruten Expeditions is helping people to experience one of the world's most beautiful and pristine regions - Antartica.
Rosie Ryan
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A tougher than expected run to complement event for James Petrie.
Melanie Whelan
No commentsSubmit your sport results, draws or teams to The Courier.
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It'll be a wet weekend but then the heat returns.
Alison Foletta • 15m ago
No commentsThe household of six is now looking for a temporary home to keep them together.
Gabrielle Hodson • 1hr ago
No commentsCouncil are looking to get rid of the toxic soil once and for all.
Alison Foletta • 1hr ago
No commentsScans have revealed Trentham's AFLW Jenna Bruton star has a partially ruptured achilles after Sunday's grand final
1hr ago
No commentsJust two weeks remain in the women's cricket season as run to the finals tightens up
Greg Gliddon • 1hr ago
No commentsDrop me into the story as an active participant rather than a spectator.
John Hanscombe
Unfortunately short-term populism gets too much sway.
Amanda Vanstone
No commentsWe should call time on this British institution.
John Hanscombe
From family-friendly resorts to luxe digs, we have you covered.
Akash Arora
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Located in Glyfada, it's just metres from the Aegean Sea.
Yes, if you follow this step-by-step guide.
Janet Stone
From family-friendly resorts to luxe digs, we have you covered.
Akash Arora
No commentsYes, if you follow this step-by-step guide.
Janet Stone
Located in Glyfada, it's just metres from the Aegean Sea.
BYD's Yangwang U8 can travel through water at 3km/h, stay afloat for up to 30 minutes, and blast from 0-100km/h in 3.6 seconds - and it weighs 3460kg.
Anthony Crawford • 1hr ago
Car Expert
A new Suzuki Swift will touch down in Australia during 2024 packing a new engine and more safety equipment.
William Stopford • 1hr ago
Car Expert
Ford promises more sophistication, more tech and a more user-friendly cargo space in the new Transit Custom, but it costs more than before.
William Stopford • 2hrs ago
Porsche will welcome updated versions of its largest cars to Australia in 2024, although when the new Macan will touch down isn't clear.
Scott Collie • 2hrs ago
The late Ken Block's last official video for Hoonigan has been published. It shows him hooning an electric Audi around Mexico City.
Jack Quick
Impersonation scams have fleeced $92 million from us in nine months. Here's how to not be duped.
Staff Reporter
Pakenham's clash with other Victorian store sales results in smaller gallery
Andrew Miller • 32m ago
No commentsAgents yarded 2364 cattle at Elders and Nutrien Paull & Scollards monthly Wodonga store sale.
Bryce Eishold
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Break into the well held south west with this quality farm offer.
Chris McLennan
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'Handy for sausage sizzles and useful for parking.'
Anna Houlahan • 1hr ago
No commentsNoel Whittaker and Rachel Lane want to make downsizing 'simple'.
Steve Evans
No comments