The Courier
Wednesday, 21 August 2024
Property
And its not just coastal hotspots that have made the list.
Jen Melocco • 1hr ago
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'He still has work to do in relation to his substance abuse.'
Bryan Hoadley
Howitt Street, Wendouree, where a man sped towards oncoming traffic at 100kmh. Picture by Adam Trafford
Cattleya Signature to open at former Moon and Mountain site.
Carla Hancock
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Cattleya Thai's Alex and Katie Potikul at Cattleya Signature. Photo by Adam Trafford
And its not just coastal hotspots that have made the list.
Jen Melocco • 1hr ago
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Regional living can be a top move for those retiring according to a new report. Pic: Supplied
Labor MPs in favour of a ban fear being 'banished', independents say.
Dana Daniel • 1hr ago
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Independent MPs Rebekha Sharkie and Andrew Wilkie. Pictures by Sitthixay Ditthavong, Karleen Minney
'Distinct lack of awareness' blamed for man's behaviour.
Bryan Hoadley
A cricketer in Ballarat pleaded guilty to stalking offences in the Ballarat Magistrates' Court on August 6, 2024. Picture file
Health
'I don't want to linger about in pain with no quality of life.'
Michelle Smith
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'Have a conversation early when you are healthy.'
Gwen Liu
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Ballarat Cemeteries chief executive Annie De Jong. Picture by Lachlan Bence
Search the interactive map to find where your area ranks.
Ben Silvester
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Group fights five-story building to protect heritage streetscape.
Alison Foletta
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From car park to office building - the mini gov hub will go ahead albeit slightly shorter. Picture by Lachlan Bence
The number one tip is to not click on them.
Adam Spencer
A number of scam comments posted under breaking news or live stream coverage on The Courier's Facebook page. Picture by Shutterstock
'There's less landfill and it's more money toward the community.'
Michelle Smith
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Certificate II in Apparel, Fashion and Textiles students Freya, Phoebe and Miah with garments they have designed for their annual fashion show, which is expected to attract more than 200 people. Picture by Kate Healy
Court
'Nothing will help the trauma of what we went through.'
Bryan Hoadley
Police spoke to three people at the scene.
Adam Spencer
Paramedics took an 18-year-old man to hospital after he was stabbed in Mount Pleasant on Monday, August 19. File picture by Kate Healy
Have Your Say
'I don't want to be just a VCAT number.'
Nieve Walton
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The outlook varies depending what part of the country you live in.
Martin Kelly
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Across the country there are a number of scenarios for buyers and sellers. Pic: Shutterstock
'We are still struggling to get our lives back together.'
Michelle Smith
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The intersection of Ballarat-Carngham Road and Finchs Road has been the scene of many serious accidents and near misses. Picture by Kate Healy
Food festival to make the venue 'look completely different'.
Nieve Walton
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'It has been a lengthy and onerous time for my client.'
Bryan Hoadley
Benjamin Kulman in 2017 after opening his Ballarat restaurant, he faced a plea hearing in the Ballarat Magistrates' Court on August 19, 2024. Picture file
The speedway is raring to go but there is a "danger to the track"
Carla Hancock
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The uphill run from Bridge Mall to the finish has been cut
Greg Gliddon
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The Ballarat Town Hall will once again provide a spectacular backdrop to the start and finish of the Ballarat Marathon in 2025. Picture by Adam Trafford
How many crashes before this pedestrian crossing is replaced?
Alison Foletta
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The Trainor family are frustrated over the poor safety measures for pedestrians at Wiltshire Lane. Picture by Kate Healy
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Australia's $5.8 billion vegetable industry is under threat.
Carla Mascarenhas
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The coins had not yet been released by the Mint.
Anna Houlahan
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Police arrest a 47-year-old man over the theft of 63,000 Bluey coins. Picture RAM/NSW Police
Increased activity during winter causes alarm.
Carla Mascarenhas
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North Cronulla beach. Picture by Chris Lane
They heard the car start before their caravan began to move.
Carla Mascarenhas
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Aerial view of the western Queensland town of Hughenden. Picture by Shutterstock
Rapper Ice Spice and Aussie producer FISHER lead the lineup.
Ayden Dawkins
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US rapper Ice Spice performs in San Franscisco. (Photo by Daniel DeSlover/Sipa USA)
'Last year I was I was quite disappointed.'
Rachel Jackson
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Miranda Griffiths ahead of the 2023 elite division race at the Cyclo-Cross Nationals held at Victoria Park. Picture by Adam Trafford
The uphill run from Bridge Mall to the finish has been cut
Greg Gliddon
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The Ballarat Town Hall will once again provide a spectacular backdrop to the start and finish of the Ballarat Marathon in 2025. Picture by Adam Trafford
And its not just coastal hotspots that have made the list.
Jen Melocco • 1hr ago
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The outlook varies depending what part of the country you live in.
Martin Kelly
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Across the country there are a number of scenarios for buyers and sellers. Pic: Shutterstock
It sold for reserve just after the auction.
Rachel Wells
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A young couple who were looking for something they could renovate bought this former shop at auction in the Melbourne suburb of Brunswick. Pic: Supplied
'We had two bids to $8 million, then one bidder jumped straight to $9 million.'
Rachel Wells
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The six bedroom family home also has a huge shed and a pool.
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Loads of luxury in Canadian with bush surroundings
Built in 2020, the family home sits on a picturesque 3.2 acres.
Feature Property
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An elegant rural retreat in Clunes
'I'd love a box of these for Christmas.'
Les Bistronomes • 1hr ago
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It all started with a quest for exceptional pasta.
Andreas Papadakis • 1hr ago
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Andreas Papadakis is sharing his tips to make the perfect pasta dough. Pictures supplied
'The world has gone bonkers,' one chocolate fan said.
Anna Houlahan
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Shoppers set to pay double the price for a Caramello Koala and Freddo Frog after cocoa price hikes. Picture Adam McLean/Cadbury
Leftover starchy water. Sounds delicious, right?
Emily Burch and Lauren Ball
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A home-made drink named ricezempic has gone viral online. Picture by Shutterstock
Discover how Col Reynolds' dedication to The Kids' Cancer Project is giving hope to children battling cancer.
Rosie Ryan
Cross the continent from Fremantle to Sydney on this epic train journey.
Emma Brown
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The Great Australian Bite. Picture Shutterstock
Henty Machinery Field Days has become an institution on the farming calendar and has evolved into the nation's agricultural shop front during its 61-year history.
HMFD chair Nigel Scheetz, 2023 Machine of the Year judge Warren Scheetz, congratulate Hamish Ross and Andrew Watt, Hutcheon and Pearce, for their win with the GUSS autonomous sprayer. Image Andy Rogers
How many crashes before this pedestrian crossing is replaced?
Alison Foletta
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Chas Benda drives at the last competition on the Ballarat Light Car Club track on August 4. Picture by Adam Trafford
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We may want with all our hearts to help the people in Gaza. But the first job is to protect Australians.
Amanda Vanstone • 1hr ago
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The range of extras offered are often irrelevant to a person's needs.
Mark Woodland • 1hr ago
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Two people appear concerned while reviewing paperwork. Picture Shutterstock
After years of fear we're tiring of the darkness of politics.
John Hanscombe
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton. Picture by Sitthixay Ditthavong
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The Senior
And its not just coastal hotspots that have made the list.
Jen Melocco • 1hr ago
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'He still has work to do in relation to his substance abuse.'
Bryan Hoadley
Howitt Street, Wendouree, where a man sped towards oncoming traffic at 100kmh. Picture by Adam Trafford
'I don't want to linger about in pain with no quality of life.'
Michelle Smith
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Merilyn Simpson with the advanced care documents that outline how she wants to be treated if she becomes seriously ill. Picture supplied
Stock & Land
Farmers in the north-east wait for certainty on wild dog control.
Barry Murphy • 25m ago
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Six studs from Briagolong to Benambra took part in the two-day event.
Bryce Eishold
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Stockton Merino stud principal Alan Stewart, Stockdale, with Elders Gippsland district wool manager Madi Gallagher.
Northern irrigators are taking advantage of full water storages.
Andrew Miller
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GMW Water Delivery Services general manager Warren Blyth says it has been a "a busy start" to the irrigation season. Pictures supplied by Goulburn-Murray Water
It all started with a quest for exceptional pasta.
Andreas Papadakis • 1hr ago
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'I'd love a box of these for Christmas.'
Les Bistronomes • 1hr ago
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Beetroot macarons with goat cheese boursin. Picture by Ashley St George of Pew Pew Studio
Blake Lively has been the subject of much internet discussion.
Ron Cerabona
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Justin Baldoni and Blake Lively in 'It Ends With Us'. Picture supplied