The Courier
Monday, 15 August
Building change: the apprentice pursuing her dreams
Happy as Larry: Erin Murphy following her passion in carpentry. Photo: Lachlan Bence
Maeve McGregor • 22m ago
Breaking
BREAKING: CHFL takes finals to Smythesdale | four venues for week 1
Smythesdale - venue for a CHFL elimination final on Sunday
David Brehaut
Ballarat's strong support for Afghanistan women and children
Nieve Walton
HELPING HAND: Abdul Rasuli helped establish the Ballarat Afghan Action Group. Picture: Luke Hemer.
Teenage staff abused over helium balloon shortage
Michelle Smith
SHORTAGE: I Love This Shop Delacombe sales assistant Amy Redmond with balloon towers made without helium, because a global shortage of helium is leaving balloon lovers deflated. Picture: Lachlan Bence
REVEALED: The Sebastopol star who racked up 34 disposals, 11 tackles and 10 inside 50s
Matt Currill
Turnbull says Morrison actions 'sinister'
Andrew Brown • 50m ago
Malcolm Turnbull says the revelations about the man who toppled him leadership are appalling. (Mick Tsikas/AAP PHOTOS)
Regional job focus ahead of skills summit
Andrew Brown • 50m ago
Minister Catherine King is taking part in talks on regional employment ahead of the jobs summit. (Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS)
Call for State Government to fully foot the bill for Lollipop people
Gabrielle Hodson
ESSENTIAL: Ray Bykersma at Pleasant Street Primary is theoretically funded 50/50 by State and Local government, but Councils say they're increasingly picking up a bigger share of the bill. Picture: Luke Hemer.
Coach commits to another season with premiership favourites
Matt Currill
The 'Naked' exhibition you won't want to miss
Nieve Walton
CREATIVE: Artists Alison Parkinson and Peter Cougle have opened a new exhibition, Naked, in Creswick's Leavers Hotel. Picture: Luke Hemer.
'Nasty and opportunistic' drug offender given a chance on therapeutic order
Inside the Ballarat Drug Court on Armstrong Street North at its opening in March. Photo: Adam Trafford.
Ellie Mitchell
REVEALED: The Sebastopol star who racked up 34 disposals, 11 tackles and 10 inside 50s
Matt Currill
Another step towards $1m for Beaufort caravan project
Nieve Walton
File photo.
New LGBTIQA+ festival planned in Ballarat
Gabrielle Hodson
LAUNCH: Sage Kouri from Speak, Buninyong State Labor MP Michaela Settle, Equality Minister Harriet Shing and Ballarat Mayor Daniel Moloney. Picture: Gabrielle Hodson.
Unseen battles: senator joins our veterans' calls to 'close gap'
SUPPORT: Australian Senator Jacqui Lambie lays a wreath for Ballarat Vietnam Veterans' Day commemorations in Ballarat on Sunday. Picture: Luke Hemer
Melanie Whelan
Why David Parkin is adding his voice to a Skipton revival
Melanie Whelan
SUPPORT: AFL great David Parkin lends his voice to a Skipton revival, based at outdated football facilities. Picture: Lachlan Bence
Creswick Woollen Mills celebrates 75 years of recycling history
CREATION: Creswick Woollen Mills executive director Boaz Herszfeld with a recycled throwrug. Picture: Lachlan Bence.
Nieve Walton
Gentle 'Awakening Country' to complement iconic colonial building's history
Melanie Whelan
SITE: The blustone Dennys Lascelles Woolstore near Geelong Waterfront, now home to the National Wool Museum. Picture: National Wool Museum
Strong revival for university open days
Melanie Whelan
CRITICAL: Prospective student Emil Sprajc gets some hands on help from student Taylah Denouden at ACU Ballarat Open Day on Sunday. Picture: Luke Hemer
How Newlyn kept its cricket club alive
Caleb Cluff
Batting on: Newlyn Cricket Club's Shannen Slater, Craig Slater, and Ben Dimond with federal Ballarat MP Catherine King, Hepburn Shire councillor Don Henderson and shire CEO Brad Thomas opening Newlyn Recreation Reserve's new cricket nets. Picture: CALEB CLUFF.
Sharing traditions and culture with our children
DANCE: Japleen Kaur from Bhanga Roots at Ballarat Mela. Picture: Luke Hemer.
Nieve Walton
Youth recognised for hard work and leadership in the community
Nieve Walton
CELEBRATION: Ballarat Youth Awards were held at the Wendouree Performing Arts Center on Friday evening. Picture: medadesignau.
The working dog gospel according to one legendary trainer
Celebrated working dog trainer Ian O'Connell with young kelpie Milly. Picture: Adam Trafford
Maeve McGregor
Opinion
How cartoonist Ditchy saw the week in news, August 8-13
What's on
Going to see Jimmy Carr in Ballarat? Here's what to expect
Lisa Rockman
STRAIGHT SHOOTER: Comedian Jimmy Carr is bringing his Terribly Funny Tour to Australia in 2023.

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National
Watch
Watch: CCTV emerges of dog owner feared swept away in floodwaters
The unknown person and their dog were reported to have fallen into Traralgon Creek, east of the Latrobe Valley in Victoria's Gippsland region, at 5:30am on Monday, August 15. Photo: Victoria Police.
Shivé Prema
Alleged airport shooter remanded in custody, details of gun revealed
Blake Foden , Peter Brewer
Police arrest Ali Rachid Ammoun, inset, at Canberra Airport after he allegedly fired five shots at the building's windows. Pictures: Facebook
Australia's COVID case count close to 10m
50m ago
Canberra and Victoria have inked a vaccination deal as Australia nears 10 million COVID cases. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)
Wheat would save Aust from nuclear famine
Liv Casben • 50m ago
Research shows Australia produces enough wheat to feed its population in the event of nuclear war. (Dean Lewins/AAP PHOTOS)
Calls for research boost in climate bill
Andrew Brown • 51m ago
The federal government is being urged to boost funding for research into reducing emissions. (Dave Hunt/AAP PHOTOS)
Sport
Breaking
BREAKING: CHFL takes finals to Smythesdale | four venues for week 1
Smythesdale - venue for a CHFL elimination final on Sunday
David Brehaut
How did this BFNL club kick 14 goals in a quarter? | Watch every goal
Matt Currill
Cobras add a twist to finals | BFLW Finals Rd 1 Wrap
Edward Holland
Katie Fairall of Bacchus Marsh and Lake Wendouree's Simone McNeight fight for the loose ball. Pictures: Luke Hemer.
REVEALED: The Sebastopol star who racked up 34 disposals, 11 tackles and 10 inside 50s
Matt Currill
Coach commits to another season with premiership favourites
Matt Currill
Heartbeat of Australia
Take control of social media, don't allow it to control you
Headspace CEO Jason Trethowan. Picture: Headspace
Jason Trethowan
How local news affects your wellbeing
Professor Sora Park
The good, bad, ugly sides of social media
Anita Beaumont
Healthy balance: Rupert Saunders, a psychologist and the national clinical adviser for headspace.
PropertyReal Estate View
Late winter vibes in Ballarat's latest property market report
Character and charm in central location | House of the Week
House of the Week
Secure the leasehold and control this corner | Commercial leasehold
Commercial Leasehold
What's On
Feed your whole family without breaking the bank
Some simple changes will make meal time easy for the whole family. Picture: Shutterstock
Karen Hardy
The 'Naked' exhibition you won't want to miss
Nieve Walton
CREATIVE: Artists Alison Parkinson and Peter Cougle have opened a new exhibition, Naked, in Creswick's Leavers Hotel. Picture: Luke Hemer.
Gentle 'Awakening Country' to complement iconic colonial building's history
Melanie Whelan
SITE: The blustone Dennys Lascelles Woolstore near Geelong Waterfront, now home to the National Wool Museum. Picture: National Wool Museum
What's on
Going to see Jimmy Carr in Ballarat? Here's what to expect
Lisa Rockman
STRAIGHT SHOOTER: Comedian Jimmy Carr is bringing his Terribly Funny Tour to Australia in 2023.
A Ballarat-first with diamond touch to celebrate Pakistani culture in city
Melanie Whelan
PROUD: City of Ballarat intercultural ambassador Anam Shahab says the flag-raising helped Ballarat's Pakistani community "feel so respected". Picture: Lachlan Bence
Recommended
The family calling that led to dream teaching career
For Laura Bruty teaching is a family affair. Picture: Supplied
Parents stay vigilant around on farm safety
The Billing family: Thomas (16), Bridget (14), Isabella (12) and Henry (10), flanked by their parents Mark and Sam at the family dairy at Colac, Victoria.
The stunning, natural beauty on New Zealand
Emma Brown
Top to tail: From Auckland on the North Island to Queenstown on the South Island, this rail and road tour has something for everyone.
Community
Why David Parkin is adding his voice to a Skipton revival
SUPPORT: AFL great David Parkin lends his voice to a Skipton revival, based at outdated football facilities. Picture: Lachlan Bence
Melanie Whelan
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Photos and Video
How did this BFNL club kick 14 goals in a quarter? | Watch every goal
Matt Currill
REVEALED: The Sebastopol star who racked up 34 disposals, 11 tackles and 10 inside 50s
Matt Currill
Coach commits to another season with premiership favourites
Matt Currill
Why David Parkin is adding his voice to a Skipton revival
Melanie Whelan
SUPPORT: AFL great David Parkin lends his voice to a Skipton revival, based at outdated football facilities. Picture: Lachlan Bence
Gentle 'Awakening Country' to complement iconic colonial building's history
Melanie Whelan
SITE: The blustone Dennys Lascelles Woolstore near Geelong Waterfront, now home to the National Wool Museum. Picture: National Wool Museum
Comment
Have Your Say
Why haven't we considered a grander idea for the Bridge Mall?
CALL FOR OPEN SPACE: Work will soon begin to put a road through Bridge Mall, but should we be looking at a different option?
Opinion
This is a Goodes chance for sport to truly listen | PRESS BOX
STRONG: Decorated AFL player Adam Goodes might have distanced himself from the league but has a new chance to share his sporting and business expertise in the world game. Picture: Getty Images
Opinion
Why Fed Uni is cutting Bachelor of Arts: vice-chancellor speaks out
Professor Duncan Bentley
Stories fromExplore
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Stories fromThe Senior
Jeff's still ham-ing up the airwaves
OLD SCHOOL: Forget about Zoom or Facebook, ham radio is Jeff Lord's preferred means of communication.
Rowan Cowley
Ex-soldiers 'overwhelmed' by compo process
Sam McKeith
The mother of a veteran says he was bullied, discharged, and failed by doctors before his suicide.
Book review: Backyard Buddies
Therese Murray
Illustrator Andy Geppert
Stories fromStock & Land
Sheep breeders show pure quality at Marnoo
WALLALOO PARK: Wallaloo Park principal and president of the Marnoo Stud Marino Breeders Association Trent Carter, Marnoo.
Philippe Perez
Graziers move cattle to higher ground as heavy rain hits Victoria
Bryce Eishold
WET UNDER FOOT: Flynn Angus breeder Luke Stuckey has moved cattle to higher ground as he anticpates the Latrobe River to flood in the coming days.
Water efficiency project reaches half way mark
HALF WAY MARK: Works on a new pipeline near Kerang.
Life & Style
Pub classics keep diners coming back
The tender sirloin with pepper sauce and mash and (left) the radicchio and rocket salad with sherry vinaigrette
Ian Moore
Feed your whole family without breaking the bank
Karen Hardy
Some simple changes will make meal time easy for the whole family. Picture: Shutterstock
Health challenge launched to help rural and regional women improve their mental health
Fitness expert Kate Ivey is helping women in regional Australia improve their mental well being through the benefits of exercise. Picture: Supplied.
Stories fromDrive