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Identity of Ballarat woman found dead in Gippsland revealed

NEW DIGS: Year nine students Molly and Adam are enjoying the new year nine building at Ballarat High School. Picture: Michelle Smith

New environment for Ballarat High's year nine students

Melissa and Charlie Lorch. Pictures: Brendan McCarthy

A mother’s nightmare: Hero bus driver saves 10-year-old on highway

RESULTS: Farmers continue to flock to the state-of-the-art facilities at the Miners Rest Saleyards while residents remain upset over the smell. Picture: Lachlan Bence.

Time is up for cleaning practice changes to Miners Rest Saleyards

Former Detective Senior Constable Yvonne Berry.

Police cell assault victim speaks out in court

Ella Glenwright, Emily Glass, Darcy McMickan, Lauren Salter and Ella Lukich

HEAD OF THE LAKE 2019: Ballarat High School looking for glory

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Question marks over brewery with bold plans in Ballarat

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HEAD OF THE LAKE 2019: Ballarat High School looking for glory

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Identity of Ballarat woman found dead in Gippsland revealed

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Council racks up $226k shortfall due to contract staff

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Finding out what works at the Australian Waste to Energy Forum

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Ballarat institution in search of new owners

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Ella Glenwright, Emily Glass, Darcy McMickan, Lauren Salter and Ella Lukich

HEAD OF THE LAKE 2019: Ballarat High School looking for glory

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Mathew Begbie and Jarrod Burns

BCA unbeaten after two games, locks away top spot

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Staff at Darren Weir’s former stables lose their jobs

Ella Glenwright, Emily Glass, Darcy McMickan, Lauren Salter and Ella Lukich

HEAD OF THE LAKE 2019: Ballarat High School looking for glory

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NEW GROUND: The BFL's under-9 competition will begin in early April.

BFL introduces under-9 league

OUT TO WIN: Clunes coach Johno Leoncini has been able to land a string of key recruits for season 2019.

Clunes secures more key recruits for new season

Tim O'Connor

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READY TO RIDE: Ballarat Olympic marathon runner Steve Moneghetti is getting on his bike for a personal challenge in helping to fight cancer with research on Sunday. Picture: Kate Healy

Usually you see him run: why Mona is swapping to bike for Classic cause

Melanie Whelan

BARK OUT: Western Bulldogs official AFL mascot Caesar sets up tap-an-go technology to collect donations in the events precinct on Windmill Drive. Picture: Kate Healy

Fetching support: get ready for lively fun, including a tech-savvy dog for Ballarat Cycle Classic

Melanie Whelan

Smiling bright: Todd Jacobsson is about to start rehearsals for his starring role in West Side Story.

Ballarat’s Todd Jacobsson takes centre stage in West Side Story

Ashleigh McMillan

Transparency: Product review sites can tell you which companies are transparent about their customer service statistics to help you make an informed decision about which Telco provider to use.

When human contact makes all the difference

Emma Brown

COLOUR BURST: Capture the splendour of Japan’s autumnal colours on a 16-night cruise.

Fall in love with Japan on this autumn cruise

Geraldine Cardozo

Anyone can shop at Catch, but by joining Club Catch you get even sweeter deals. Over 100,000 Australians are reaping the rewards - the country's largest online family.

Join the online club that offers real savings

Emma Brown

Transparency: Product review sites can tell you which companies are transparent about their customer service statistics to help you make an informed decision about which Telco provider to use.

When human contact makes all the difference

House of the Week: explore this family property that can house 18 cars

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FUN FOR ALL: There will be plenty of fun for cyclists and spectators, with a family fun day full of kids activities, live music, a bar and food after the ride.

Still time to register for the Ballarat Cycle Classic

House of the Week: explore this family property that can house 18 cars

House of the Week

What open houses are around Ballarat this weekend?

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DELICIOUS: Tim McKay is all smiles as he prepares to finish up his 20 plus years at Pinky's Pizza on Sturt Street. Picture: Brendan McCarthy.

Ballarat institution in search of new owners

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DELICIOUS: Tim McKay is all smiles as he prepares to finish up his 20 plus years at Pinky's Pizza on Sturt Street. Picture: Brendan McCarthy.

Ballarat institution in search of new owners

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CAUGHT: This spotted marsh frog photographed at Lucas recently seemed quite unable to remove its persistent predator.

Predator latches onto young frog at Lucas

Roger Thomas

Ella Glenwright, Emily Glass, Darcy McMickan, Lauren Salter and Ella Lukich

HEAD OF THE LAKE 2019: Ballarat High School looking for glory

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DELICIOUS: Tim McKay is all smiles as he prepares to finish up his 20 plus years at Pinky's Pizza on Sturt Street. Picture: Brendan McCarthy.

Ballarat institution in search of new owners

L-R (back row): Tom Harris, Takumi Trevena, Josh Brien, Hamish McDonald

L-R (front row): Gabi Pike, Olivia Rickard, Emily Richardson, Eddi Eppinsgtall, Grace Davies, Isabella Collins

HEAD OF THE LAKE 2019: Ballarat Clarendon College is gearing up for a big race

A 2012 Hino Truck similar to this one was stolen from a Sebastopol business on Sunday morning, it was later found burned out in Canadian Forest

Thieves steal truck, smash through gates and then burn it out

HEAD OF THE LAKE 2019: St Patrick’s College eye another triumph

Big cause with plenty of local heroes | Finish line photos

GALLERY | All the fun and colour of the FECRI Ballarat Cycle Classic

Sheep in paddocks beneath wind turbines at Waubra.

After the gold rush: Waubra turbines still spinning 10 years later

Alex Ford

Disasters: how they hurt and how they heal

Angus Clelland

YOUR SAY | With all the construction in town, did anyone think of this?

We must focus on humanising aged care

Dr Lynne Reeder

‘I stopped breathing’: Water safety skills ‘vital’ for seniors

Geraldine Cardozo

INVISIBLE EXERCISE: See how your pelvic floor works and the proper way to exercise it in free 3D animated videos.

Ladies, it’s time to exercise that pelvic floor – you too guys

Eileen Wood

SALT OF THE EARTH: Landcare volunteer Graeme Stevenson was one of three finalists in the prestigious Bob Hawke Landcare Award last year.

Job well dung for poo-ologist

Johanna Baker-Dowdell

Not just a face in the crowd: Tim Quilty has vowed to use his position in the Victorian Upper House to be outspoken on the needs of rural residents.

First Brexit, next Rexit for regional NSW and Victoria?

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The AEC has flagged it could face problems finalising the results if the election is held on May 25.

More money won't buy faster poll result

The search for two European tourists who have gone missing near Port Macquarie will continue

Beach search resumes for missing tourists

Minister Michaelia Cash will front the education and employment committee Senate estimates hearing.

Labor continues to question AWU raids

City of Melbourne says a deal with Robert Doyle (C) will help finalise a sexual misconduct probe.

Council says Doyle investigation shortened

Adani's plans to protect the endangered black-throated finch were deemed inadequate.

Adani to revise plan to protect finch

Robyn Wuth

There's a negative perception of working in the aged care sector, the royal commission has heard.

Better pay, training needed in aged care

Labor wants the big four banks to explain how they implement the royal commission's recommendations.

Bank bosses to face public grillings

Angus Livingston

DRY SEASON: The impact of drought conditions and high inputs such as feed and irrigation water has seen farmer confidence fall and exits rise.

Costs and season restrain dairy confidence

Alastair Dowie
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SALE TOPPER: Sugarloaf Creek stud principal Andy Klippel with buyer of the top priced lot at $20,000, Robert Reid, Chudleigh, Howlong, NSW. Photos supplied.

Sugarloaf Creek bulls top at $20,000 at first on-property sale

Alastair Dowie

Woodlands farm manager Patrick McCrohon and Gerard Belleville, Romsey, sold a draft of 100 Angus weaners to a top of $1060, following a tough year.

Dry at Woodlands near the city lights

Murray Arnel

Four Points: One of last pieces of the jigsaw.

Chippendale shows a more modern side

John Rozentals

Parramasala: A vibrant cross-section of cultures.

Your weekly travel inspiration

Skip the flowers and hit the road with your Valentine

Whether native or introduced, wild animals are not pets; they belong in the wild. No matter how good your intentions, a life in captivity is a life of suffering for wild animals

Do you really need an exotic pet?

Catching a brain aneurysm in time for it to be treated, while partly down to chance, is also a matter of being aware of family history and of the symptoms – headaches, vision changes, confusion and nerve paralysis – and alerting a doctor in order to have the relevant tests done.

Brain surgery has come a long way

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LIVING THE GOOD LIFE: Former police officer Peter Gillett with his dogs on King Island. Picture: Dee Kramer

Island life proves the perfect treatment for former cop

Johanna Baker-Dowdell