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FUN: Emily, Rebecca, and Ruby create a scene at Federation University Children's Centre.

The tick helping parents choose the best kinder

Michelle Smith

STEPPING UP: Paula Nicholson shows her moves in Campagnas, which is helping to support her dance campaign with a big hamper for auction. Picture: Kate Healy

Paula Nicholson has dance-off determination - she wears the marks to prove it

Melanie Whelan
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Woman rescued after falling down embankment

Woman rescued after falling down embankment

Hayley Elg

PUBLISHED: Beaufort author Nicole Kelly. Picture: supplied

Beaufort author releases debut novel, a retelling of the Kelly Gang story

Jackson Russell
2hrs ago

Chloe Leonard will be vital to the GWV Rebels girls chances of back-to-back victories this weekend against Dandenong. Picture: Adam Trafford

GWV Rebels girls make three changes ahead of Dandenong clash

Ollie Nash
2hrs ago

No cases in Victoria as hopes for further easing of restrictions flagged

No cases in Victoria as hopes for further easing of restrictions flagged

Benita Kolovos

ON BOARD: Matthew Kenyon brings a wealth of experience and an aggressive game style to the Miners squad for the 2021 NBL1 South season. Picture: Kate Healy

Australian representative signs with the Miners

Ollie Nash

Golden Nugget Bakery owners Alicia and Wal Matthews with their award-winning hot cross buns. Pictures: Adam Trafford

Ballarat bakery home to one of Australia's best hot cross buns

Jackson Russell

Boy with 240 charges who 'endangers everyone's safety' refused bail

'Gutting': Concerns as more detail on massive powerline project emerges

Burnt man accused of setting fire to stolen utes refused bail

Control area lifted in Golden Plains as bird flu outbreak eradicated

FUN: Emily, Rebecca, and Ruby create a scene at Federation University Children's Centre.

The tick helping parents choose the best kinder

NEW ERA: The mayor Cr Daniel Moloney and new CEO Evan King stand in front of town hall on the day Mr King was confirmed in the role last month. Picture: Adam Trafford.

'A Way Forward': City of Ballarat CEO Evan King looks to the future in his first council meeting

Golden Nugget Bakery owners Alicia and Wal Matthews with their award-winning hot cross buns. Pictures: Adam Trafford

Ballarat bakery home to one of Australia's best hot cross buns

Shape of things to come: The Ballarat Energy Storage System batteries at Warrenheip. Picture: contributed

Feds come on board for massive Moorabool battery

Ballarat Salvation Army Doorway Team Leader John Clonan.

UPDATED'Unspeakably cruel': when a dole cut means not being able to pay your phone bill

Mt Egerton's sole grade prep, Abby.

PHOTOSBig Steps, Little Feet 2021: Meet Ballarat's grade preps

Paula Nicholson has dance-off determination - she wears the marks to prove it

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Beaufort author releases debut novel, a retelling of the Kelly Gang story

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GWV Rebels girls make three changes ahead of Dandenong clash

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The tick helping parents choose the best kinder

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Philippines receiving its first vaccines

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Thailand's 'golf quarantine' tees off

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A family affair. From left: 'Uncle' Ken Adams, Amber Tucker, Joshua Adams, Jason Adams and Levi Adams at Murnpeowie Station

Ready for an outback adventure in a 40-year-old Corolla?

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Timothy Adrian Sexton has been found guilty of child sex charges in South Australia.

Former SA Opera boss guilty of sex charges

2hrs ago

A 32-year-old man faces multiple charges over two stabbing robberies in suburban Sydney.

Man charged over two Sydney stabbings

2hrs ago

The famous fox fence at Yapeen in central Victoria during a bounty blitz in 2016.

Almost one million scalps traded for govt cash but the fox menace remains

2hrs ago

Indigenous NT businesses like horticulture would be supported to take on workers under the proposal.

Peak NT group proposes Indigenous job plan

Aaron Bunch
2hrs ago

A man has been injured while rock climbing at Mt Arapiles in Victoria.

Injured climber rescued from Mt Arapiles

Left and main photo: Q Station visitor services manager Helen Drew. Right: Dee Why filmmaker Bianca Biasi. Photos: Dallas Kilponen

Is this well-known ghost linked to a real missing person?

Nadine Morton

A man has been arrested over a brutal hammer assault in a Sydney hotel.

Man arrested over Sydney hammer attack

Hannah Ryan

Chloe Leonard will be vital to the GWV Rebels girls chances of back-to-back victories this weekend against Dandenong. Picture: Adam Trafford

GWV Rebels girls make three changes ahead of Dandenong clash

2hrs ago

ON BOARD: Matthew Kenyon brings a wealth of experience and an aggressive game style to the Miners squad for the 2021 NBL1 South season. Picture: Kate Healy

Australian representative signs with the Miners

BACK IN THE RUNS: Mount Clear champion Nathan Yates has returned to play months after suffering a brain aneurysm.

Double-ton Yates happy to be back on the park

EYE ON THE PRIZE: Sam Miller is chasing a rare cricket batting hat-trick this Saturday when Wendouree clash with reigning premier Darley. Picture: Adam Trafford

Wendouree's Miller on track for rare batting hat-trick

AIMING TO BLOSSOM: Afffair To Remember wins at Flemington in the spring. Picture: Racing Photos

Affair To Remember returns to track

David Brehaut

Ballarat-Redan will be hoping to keep as close to the top six as possible. Picture: Lachlan Bence

Contention over round seven BCA clash

Ollie Nash

Ballarat Grammar School boys crew will aim to add to their Head of the Lake title with a state championship. Picture: Adam Trafford

Rowing state titles await Ballarat schools

Ollie Nash

Danny Frawley speaking at the BFL's Henderson Medal in 2017.

'Keep hope': call to keep Frawley legacy alive after inquest reveals his complex death

Melanie Whelan

The road to vaccination across Australia seems strewn with bumps right now. Photo: file

DIGESTBumps in the road impact vaccine rollout

Families and Social Services Minister Anne Ruston. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

JobSeeker increase set for clear passage despite criticism

Australia has been urged to increase its onshore vaccine manufacturing capability. Picture: Karleen Minney

Australia at risk of COVID vaccine shortages, leading scientists warn

Two aged care residents in Queensland were mistakenly given too much of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine. Picture: Shutterstock

Doctor stood down after vaccine overdose bungle

"None of this is good enough and the federal government must explain itself," Premier Palaszczuk said.

DIGESTAnother 'please explain' moment for the government

Janine Graham

Treasurer Josh Frydenberg Picture: Elesa Kurtz

'A difficult dismount': Frydenberg flags targeted support beyond JobKeeper

Dan Jervis-Bardy

Picture: Shutterstock

Doctor stood down after vaccine administered incorrectly twice

Sally Whyte

A testing site in 2020. Picture: NONI HYETT

No new COVID-19 cases as hopes build for eased restrictions

ANU student Jozef Meyer points out a dieback affected snow gum in Koscziosko National Park. Picture: Kate Matthews

LISTENWhat's killing our Snow Gums?

ANU student Jozef Meyer points out a dieback affected snow gum in Koscziosko National Park. Picture: Kate Matthews

LISTENWhat's killing our Snow Gums?

Dr Alex Ritchie and his daughter, Shona, at his home in Canberra. PHOTO: Tom Melville

LISTENUncovering Canowindra's forgotten fossils

Dr Alex Ritchie and his daughter, Shona, at his home in Canberra. PHOTO: Tom Melville

LISTENUncovering Canowindra's forgotten fossils

Aussie Ark president Tim Faulkner says devils can help keep fox and feral cat numbers down.

LISTENDevils make a comeback on the mainland

Aussie Ark president Tim Faulkner says devils can help keep fox and feral cat numbers down.

LISTENDevils make a comeback on the mainland

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

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

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

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

CAPTURE: Young photographer Kade Towk likes to play with reality in his photos. He say a National Centre for Photography in Ballarat will offer inspiration in pathways. See more of his work: thecourier.com.au/community/shout. Picture: Kade Towk

Students sees pathways in National Centre for Photography bigger picture

CAPTURE: Young photographer Kade Towk likes to play with reality in his photos. He say a National Centre for Photography in Ballarat will offer inspiration in pathways. See more of his work: thecourier.com.au/community/shout. Picture: Kade Towk

Students sees pathways in National Centre for Photography bigger picture

CHANGING: Invasion Day dawn ceremony at View Point, by Lake Wendouree, on January 26. Picture: Lachlan Bence

OPINIONChange the date: 'We should strive to make right, even if piece by piece'

CHANGING: Invasion Day dawn ceremony at View Point, by Lake Wendouree, on January 26. Picture: Lachlan Bence

OPINIONChange the date: 'We should strive to make right, even if piece by piece'

The indoor pool and bar at the new W Hotel Melbourne. Pictures: Michael Turtle

Why Melbourne is where the action's at

Michael Turtle

Raising a glass to pioneering wineries of Australia's oldest wine region

Raising a glass to pioneering wineries of Australia's oldest wine region

Louise Goldsbury

New domestic routes for exploring Australia's best

New domestic routes for exploring Australia's best

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Joel Arthur and Lloyd Hurrell of the National Gallery hang Vincent Van Gogh's famous Sunflowers in the lead-up to the opening of Botticelli to Van Gogh, the gallery's next blockbuster. Picture: Keegan Carroll

WHAT'S ONHanging out for the real Sunflowers

Sally Pryor

GIVING: Ballarat Baha'i spiritual education children Elijah, Eva, Haydar, Maya, Lara and Leon start piecing together toys and vintage fashion for their charity garage sale. Picture: Adam Trafford

Giving favourite toys and vintage fashion a special purpose

Melanie Whelan

Shonae Hobson, curator of Piinpi: Contemporary Indigenous Fashion at the National Museum of Australia. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

New show is keeping to the seasons, First Nations-style

Ayla Connolly

'Grateful for every day': Prue and Tim Granger.

Man in the mirror': How dementia reversed the roles for carer Prue and her dad

Harness the power of word of mouth

Harness the power of word of mouth

Emma Brown

See Floriade in all its glory in Canberra on this Travelrite/The Senior escorted tour with Maureen and Paul Lucas. Photo: Paul Lucas

Join a September tour of some of Australia's best gardens in NSW and the ACT

'Grateful for every day': Prue and Tim Granger.

Man in the mirror': How dementia reversed the roles for carer Prue and her dad

What does resilience really mean?

What does resilience really mean?

Lorraine Gordon, Sponsored Content

Three reason why father's rights shouldn't be overlooked after a separation

Three reason why father's rights shouldn't be overlooked after a separation

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Splendid grand Victorian in sought-after Newington | House of the Week

Splendid grand Victorian in sought-after Newington | House of the Week

Splendid grand Victorian in sought-after Newington | House of the Week

Splendid grand Victorian in sought-after Newington | House of the Week

Own your own boutique winery | On the land

Own your own boutique winery | On the land

Own your own boutique winery | On the land

Own your own boutique winery | On the land

Ballarat North home is heaven-sent | Feature property

Ballarat North home is heaven-sent | Feature property

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LOCAL: A marbled xenica at Broomfield. Like the common brown butterfly, this species is often found around eucalypts. Picture: Ian Ashton

Nature Notes | Several brown butterfly species call Ballarat district home

Roger Thomas

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Want to share Ballarat sport results, draws or teams?

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LOCAL: A marbled xenica at Broomfield. Like the common brown butterfly, this species is often found around eucalypts. Picture: Ian Ashton

Nature Notes | Several brown butterfly species call Ballarat district home

GIVING: Ballarat Baha'i spiritual education children Elijah, Eva, Haydar, Maya, Lara and Leon start piecing together toys and vintage fashion for their charity garage sale. Picture: Adam Trafford

Giving favourite toys and vintage fashion a special purpose

Melanie Whelan

Scamwatch: Scammers target tax file numbers

Scamwatch: Scammers target tax file numbers

Sam Butler and Lilli Condon will be hoping to bring bragging rights back to Ballarat. Picture: Lachlan Bence

St Patrick's and Loreto College to battle Geelong schools | video

Camp chairs were the accessory du jour at Red Hot Summer Tour 2018, and they'll make a return for SummerSalt. Picture: Dylan Burns

The shape of festivals to come: event to host thousands this weekend

Can I choose what vaccine I get? What if I have allergies or side-effects?

EXPLAINERCan I choose what vaccine I get? What if I have allergies or side-effects?

Facebook, Head of the Lake and childcare centre boom among Ditchy's targets this week

SUBSCRIBERFacebook, Head of the Lake and childcare centre boom among Ditchy's targets this week

CELEBRATION: Rich McClure cheers on his daughter Ellie after their victory. Photo: Adam Trafford

An odd rendition of Ballarat's blue ribbon rowing event | Gallery

Jolyon Attwooll

Head of the Lake 2021 | all the results and winners' photos

Head of the Lake 2021 | all the results and winners' photos

Head of the Lake 2021 | live video and results

Head of the Lake 2021 | live video and results

BCA Firsts Cricket Wendouree v Golden Point at Wendouree. Picture - Adam Trafford

Weekend in Sport Feb 20, 2021 | Photos

Adam Trafford

File photo.

HAVE YOUR SAY'Amount of near-misses is frightening': Call to fix up Ballarat roads

Letters to the editor

Amplifying youth changes lives and communities

OPINIONAmplifying youth changes lives and communities

Karen Walsh and Jennifer Rowan

PRIDE: Head of the Lake will have a different vibe this year without spit crews, but Ballarat's rowing community has shown resilience many times before. Picture: Adam Trafford

OPINION'Snap' decisions show grit on our sidelines for Gift, Classic and Head of the Lake

ALONE AND VULNERABLE: Single older women without children face unique challenges. Image: Pixabay

The single woman, no kids paradox

Eileen Wood

SHOW GOES ON: The fundraising event will be the first time Maria Venuti will sing publicly since her stroke five years ago.

Maria Venuti to return to stage for 80th birthday

Geraldine Cardozo

IN THEIR ELEMENT: Silver Salties having a swell time at Terrigal on the NSW Central Coast.

You don't need gills to be in the water

John Piggott

BACK-TO-BACK: The first of five Mountain Calf Sales will be held at Hinnomunjie on March 2.

A look ahead to the high country's 81st Mountain Calf Sales

Bryce Eishold
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FOX BOUNTY: Agriculture Victoria Biosecurity Manager Jason Wishart says people can submit entire fox scalps for a $10 reward and entire wild dog body parts for a $120 reward during scheduled collection times.

Fox and dog bounty season on again from March to October

2hrs ago

HELIMED AUCTION: Elders Gippsland district wool manager Mal Nicholls again presided over the annual East Gippsland Helimed charity auction.

Wool fundraiser unbeaten by virus

Andrew Miller

Chronic stress disrupts almost all your body processes, and can cause significant impairment.

ADVICEWhen stress becomes more than just a 'normal part of life' | Health

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FUN AND FUNCTION: Permaculturalist Blake Harder demonstrating the radness of the worm farm bench seat. Photos: Hannah Moloney.

The ideal worm farm that's also a bench seat | Backyard Bliss

Hannah Moloney

SHARED STREAMING: Sharing accounts outside of the household seems common for many. Picture: Shutterstock.

OPINIONSteady stream of subscription dodgers leave free TV behind | Tech Talk

Mathew Dickerson