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Update: Man in 60s flown to Melbourne's Alfred Hospital after tractor rollover

Alex Ford

FOOD RELIEF: Volunteers Marg Cornwell and Corrie Harbour serve up lunch at the Uniting Ballarat Breezeway Meals Program. Picture: Luka Kauzlaric

Food becomes a ‘luxury’ item for those doing it tough, says report

Rochelle Kirkham

Magistrate tells pub assault offender he is ‘very lucky’ to avoid prison

Leanne Younes
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Rock thrower frustrated with urban sprawl lands in court

Leanne Younes

Survivors: Colin Hamley (left) 99, and Norman Anderton, 98, both worked on the horrendous Burma Railway during WWII as prisoners of the Japanese. Colin Hamley lost his brother to disease there; Norman Anderton barely escaped being bayoneted.

World War II prisoners of war to visit Ballarat

Caleb Cluff

SPACE: What is next for the massive black of land is anyone's guess. Picture: Luke Parker, Skyline Drone Imaging.

Delacombe to change forever after final sales at saleyards

Ben Hopkins

SUPPORT: Headspace Ballarat manager Janelle Johnson said she was excited to be able to reduce wait times and hire more clinical staff for youth mental health services with additional funding. Picture: Luka Kauzlaric

Headspace funding boost will help Ballarat centre keep up with demand

Rochelle Kirkham

WORLDLY: Professor Talal Yusaf is the new Pro-Vice Chancellor International at Federation University. He aims to link the region with international researchers to grow the university's reputation in research and teaching.

FedUni to strengthen international reputation

Rochelle Kirkham

COMPETITION | Win tickets to see the Goosebumps 2 movie

Secondary college upgrades underway

Sense of normality for diabetic campers

Fifty-six-year-old woman allegedly crashes Vespa after blowing 0.158

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Update: Man in 60s flown to Melbourne's Alfred Hospital after tractor rollover

YOUR SAY: A better bus proposal demands government attention

COMPETITION | Win tickets to see the Goosebumps 2 movie

William Diew next to a picture of his three children Alice, 9, Christopher, 7, and Nyarvon, 2. Picture: Luka Kauzlaric

Why some migrant families are opting for regional centres over city living

The former Union Bank building in Lydiard Street

OUR SAY: How a new centre could add a vital jigsaw piece to a cultural capital

Buninyong District Tennis Association A1 Pennant.
Picture: Kate Healy

Ballarat Weekend in Sport – PHOTOS | October 13 & 14, 2018.

Magistrate tells pub assault offender he is ‘very lucky’ to avoid prison

49m ago

Rock thrower frustrated with urban sprawl lands in court

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World War II prisoners of war to visit Ballarat

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Delacombe to change forever after final sales at saleyards

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Food becomes a ‘luxury’ item for those doing it tough, says report

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Melbourne Rebels pleased with Ballarat engagement

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SCRUM: Melbourne Rising and Sydney Rays tussle during Sunday's match at St Patrick's College. Picture: Luka Kauzlaric

Melbourne Rebels pleased with Ballarat engagement

Daniel Short

Ian Robinson (City Oval)

Hawks, Avenue continue winning streak

Tim O'Connor

Bungaree premiership skipper joins East Point

David Brehaut

SCRUM: Melbourne Rising and Sydney Rays tussle during Sunday's match at St Patrick's College. Picture: Luka Kauzlaric

Melbourne Rebels pleased with Ballarat engagement

BACK HOME: Five-time Olympian and former St Patrick's College rower Anthony Edwards at his boat christening at Ballarat Rowing Club on Saturday. Picture: Kate Healy

Ballarat will always be home for five-time Olympian

Daniel Short

IN FORM: Zoe Hives claimed the Toowoomba International on Sunday.

Hives claims ITF title with stellar performance in Toowoomba

Daniel Short

COLOUR: Russian-born artist Tamara Bekier with the acrylic works that reflect her incredible life story at her studio in Delacombe. About 15 works will be part of the Gossamer Thread exhibition at Backspace Gallery. Picture: Luka Kauzlaric

Tamara’s art a snap-shot of a life inspired

Michelle Smith

EXPANDING: Escapade Puzzle Room founder Sam Mannix in his escape room The Lost Jungle. Picture: Lachlan Bence

Double vision for escape

Michelle Smith

A new vision: artist's rendition of the proposed renovations for the interior of the National Centre for Photography in Lydiard Street, Ballarat. There is ample room for galleries, workshops, darkrooms and accommodation says BIFB. Picture: BIFB supplied.

Supporting The National Centre For Photography in Ballarat

Caleb Cluff

Welcome to the new Shout – where young people can be heard

Welcome to the new Shout – where young people can be heard

Inspiration in Amy’s artful writing

Inspiration in Amy’s artful writing

Walking a country mile to make an immeasurable difference

Walking a country mile to make an immeasurable difference

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Winning news: When it comes to mobile phone plans people like to know what works for others and now with referral programs becoming popular, passing on information may lead to rewards for everyone involved.

Good news travels fast

Emma Brown

Rebuilt: Built in the 18th century, Dresden's Frauenkirche was destroyed in the bombing during World War II and was not rebuilt until after German reunification in 1994.

From beer to bratwursts, discover Germany's delights

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Emma Brown

Legends: One in eight Australians provide unpaid care to a family member or friend with a disability, mental illness, chronic condition, terminal illness or who is frail aged.

Raise awareness: Share why you care

House of the Week | See inside this giant home on Wendouree Parade

House of the Week

What open houses are around Ballarat this weekend?

House of the week | A massive property with a dreamy garden

House of the Week

BEAUMONT: Braxton Beaumont was born on June 18 to proud Ballarat parents Nathan and Natalie Beaumont. He's a brother for Hunter, 2.

Ballarat's Babies of 2018 | Share your bundle of joy

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BEAUMONT: Braxton Beaumont was born on June 18 to proud Ballarat parents Nathan and Natalie Beaumont. He's a brother for Hunter, 2.

Ballarat's Babies of 2018 | Share your bundle of joy

SPACE: What is next for the massive black of land is anyone's guess. Picture: Luke Parker, Skyline Drone Imaging.

Delacombe to change forever after final sales at saleyards

Ben Hopkins

Michael Buxton. Photo: Kristoffer Paulsen

‘Much more planning is needed’ says planning expert

Ben Hopkins

See all the photos from Ballarat Football Netball League Grand Final Day

Senior football premiers - Hepburn. Photo: Dylan Burns

Re-live the magic | CHFL grand final days of the past

EXCITING: Ballarat Hospice Care chairman Geoff Russell, executive officer Carita Clancy, committee member Kevin Harper and engagement officer Karol Bowden on site.

Take a closer look as Hospice’s new lotus-style build starts unfurling | Photos

Murray Andrews and Rebecca Cottrell, Ballarat.

Who was about the pub for AFL grand final day? | Photos

See all the photos from the 2018 Henderson Medal

TRUFFIER: Andres Haas at Black Cat Truffles, a truffier in Wattle Flat. Pictures: Luka Kauzlaric

Hunting for black gold, Ballarat truffier prepares for next season

Rochelle Kirkham

Ballet Dancer Alexandra Moore at Her Majesty's Theatre, Ballarat. Picture: Luka Kauzlaric

Her Maj needs “giant leap forward” to bring historic centrepiece into modern era | Video

Bayley Cocking, St Patrick's College year 12

Who was at the CHFL grand final? See all the photos

The former Union Bank building in Lydiard Street

OUR SAY: How a new centre could add a vital jigsaw piece to a cultural capital

YOUR SAY: A better bus proposal demands government attention

Letters to the Editor

TOGETHER: Victorian Mental Health Month is a perfect opportunity to ensure young people have the support they need.

A chance to talk about youth mental health

Becc Brooker

SPOTLIGHT: Failings of the aged care industry will come under scrutiny from a Royal Commission.

Advocacy groups applaud aged care Royal Commission news

Eileen Wood

Simply stunned: Michael Palin said he feels "incredibly lucky" to have had such a diverse career, from Monty Python to travelling the world. Photo: John Swannell

Michael Palin: Always look on the bright side of life

Samara Ross

COMMONPLACE: Close to one million colonoscopies are carried out each year.

Colonoscopy stories wanted

Samara Ross

Meghan's pregnancy news kicks off tour

Palace says Meghan Markle is pregnant

ROYAL BABY: Kensington Palace announces first baby for Duke and Duchess of Sussex

$3k upgrade key to Dreamworld tragedy

TASTES RIGHTEOUS: Alex Morris conducts stringent testing on a bamboo straw at MoneyPenny. Picture: Simon McCarthy

The times are a changing when it comes to straws

Alex Morris

Pauline Hanson says 'it's OK to be white'

Matt Coughlan and Marnie Banger

'Idiot' defence in Vic terror plot case

Karen Sweeney

Eagles player has another run-in with law

There are some truly frightful destinations for adrenalin junky travellers.

Five haunted islands to visit this Halloween...if you dare

Outback touring with APT … a Western Australian sunset.

Six highlights in your travel week | 12 Oct

John Rozentals

ROCK: Daddy Cool frontman, Ross Wilson, will perform at Festivale.

Win tickets to experience Tassie’s Festivale

Isabel Bird

Conversation starter: Filling your table with food from one end to the other means guests have to talk to each other and reach over in order to get their food, ensuring conversation flows throughout the meal.

The art of the dining table

Jennifer Birchall

Stackbond is simple to install by carefully laying each paver down by one corner. Keep in mind lines have to be straight, as this pattern will show up any imperfections.

Paving the way to style

ATMOSPHERE: Nothing adds atmosphere to a garden party like a canopy of glimmering lights and the Dante solar string lights are perfect, with 20 mini copper lanterns.

Lighting up the party in style

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