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EASTER TREAt: Owner of Skipton Street Bakery Cafe Andrew Juggins with a fresh batch. Photo: Lachlan Bence

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HIT-AND-RUN: Joseph Haebich, 27, crashed into a car in Dowling Street, Wendouree, in June 2018 before fleeing on foot. Heavily armed police arrested him in Black Hill 12 days later. Main picture: Kate Healy

Hit-and-run victim could have been killed, witness believes

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Chipper: Northway Fish House's Shaun Li, with his team (from left) Lisa Wan, Jack Li, and Chloe Bee, are ready to feed the masses. Picture: Lachlan Bence

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Carlie Anderson and Anthony McKenzie (AJ) married on February 2, 2019.
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HARVEST TIME: 12-year-old Malachy Walsh, 10-year-old Saffron Thek and 8-year-old Roisin Walsh helping out with the potato harvest. Photo: Kate Healy

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Westgate knocks City FC out of FFA Cup

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Lyons clinches KOM jersey on Malaysian tour

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Plant a tree in Alfredton this Monday for Earth Day

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No show: Timothy Vo is the Liberal candidate for Ballarat. Picture: Facebook

Media manager cancels interview with Liberal candidate Vo

No show: Timothy Vo is the Liberal candidate for Ballarat. Picture: Facebook

Media manager cancels interview with Liberal candidate Vo

It's sausage sizzle time: Ballaratians will head to the polls on May 18 along with the rest of Australia. Photo: Kate Healy.

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It's sausage sizzle time: Ballaratians will head to the polls on May 18 along with the rest of Australia. Photo: Kate Healy.

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The Green Party candidate Karen McAloon. Photo: Adam Trafford.

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The Green Party candidate Karen McAloon. Photo: Adam Trafford.

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Westgate knocks City FC out of FFA Cup

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Lyons clinches KOM jersey on Malaysian tour

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RUN DOWN: Mickitja Rotumah-Onus chases down Lake Wendouree recruit Shane Hutchinson at the Eastern Oval. Picture: Lachlan Bence

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So what's open and closed over the Easter long weekend?

Ballarat's gigs of the week

Picture: Kate Healy

Western Bulldogs' Dale Morris is hopping into Ballarat to meet you

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Crime writer and Clunes' resident Josh Pomare is one of the panel of acclaimed writers on this year's program at the Clunes Booktown Festival. Photo credit: James Howarth

Why bestselling thriller writer Josh Pomare now calls book-focused Clunes home

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Crime writer and Clunes' resident Josh Pomare is one of the panel of acclaimed writers on this year's program at the Clunes Booktown Festival. Photo credit: James Howarth

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Marvel at the lost city of Machu Picchu, a 15th-century Inca citadel, located in the Eastern Cordillera of southern Peru, on a mountain ridge 2,430 metres above sea level.

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Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries chief executive Tony Weber is urging motorists to check if their vehicles are affected by the Takata airbag recall.

Car makers call for vital safety check

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CAUGHT: This slender dodder-laurel (Cassytha glabella) was captured in Woowookarung Regional Park.

Parasitic plant grasps onto any thing it can

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CAUGHT: This slender dodder-laurel (Cassytha glabella) was captured in Woowookarung Regional Park.

Parasitic plant grasps onto any thing it can

STRIKING: There are 15 robin species in all; seven in the Ballarat district.

Various types of robins abound

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Police and fire brigades have joined forced over the long weekend in a bid to cut the road toll. Picture: Greg Gliddon

Emergency services join forces as police launch their new not-so-secret weapon

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WHITE FLAG: John Bettles is ready to once again wave the white flags behind the goals on Friday afternoon. Picture: Kate Healy.

Milestone behind the sticks for Ballarat umpire

Carlie Anderson and Anthony McKenzie (AJ) married on February 2, 2019.
Photographs by Emily Howlett Photography.

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POIGNANT: Mary Magdalene (Tasya Dalem) spends her final moments with Jesus (Sebastian Rizzo) in Damascus College's production Final Hours. Picture: Kate Healy

Damascus prepares to deliver dramatic Final Hours

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Out-of-control fire rips through Mount Clear, narrowly missing homes

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POWER: Collingwood star defender Geva Mentor at the Super Netball launch on Tuesday. Picture: AAP

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Now's time to have say on mental health

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LEAD BY EXAMPLE: Easton Wood and the Western Bulldogs are showing leadership in their stance to prevent normalising alcohol and gambling advertising in the game. Picture: Adam Trafford

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Sobering AFL talk vital to consider what is acceptable in our sport

YOUR SAY: Council on the Ageing (COTA) Australia is on the lookout for older Australians to be part of its 2019 Federal Election Panel. Photo: Paul Jeffers

Federal election: Be a voice for older Australians

AN ILLNESS: On average, one in four people experience anxiety at some stage in their life. Photo: Shutterstock.

Almost a decade wait for anxiety treatment

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"Who would have thought it?": Prolific singer-songwriter Brian Cadd, once described as "Australia's answer to Quincy Jones", marvels at a lifetime in the music business. His latest album, recorded in Nashville, is Silver City.

Brian Cadd rocks his babies

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Entertainers such as Gang of Youths have been critical of the controversial ticket reseller Viagogo.

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Police are searching for two gunmen who opened fire at a man walking into his western Sydney home.

Search for masked gunmen after Syd attack

Senior Nationals backed MP George Christensen over his time away from his job and electorate.

Senior Nationals back MP over Manila trips

Bob Brown's claim about emissions from his Adani protest convoy is false.

Bob Brown's Adani convoy claim backfires

Former bikie boss Mahmoud 'Mick' Hawi was fatally shot multiple times in a Rockdale gym car park.

Hawi's alleged executioners to face trial

Renas Lelikan has admitted to being a member of a terrorist organisation.

NSW man admits being terror group member

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Prime Minister Scott Morrison tries out his pool and people skills at a Geelong aged care facility.

Morrison avoids gaffes in safe first week

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QLD police release image of car linked to the fatal shooting of a Brisbane doctor.

Photo of car linked to Brisbane shooting

ATTACK: Wild dogs destroyed or injured about 70 lambs last year in one hit on Steve Marshall's Boorolite farm.

Dogs a problem on multiple fronts for Boorolite producer

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FEEDING: A Wedge-tailed eagle feeding on the carcase of a lamb in central Victoria where there have been increased sightings of eagles around stock.

Eagles feasting on lambs commonplace

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DOG IMPACT: Boorolite livestock producer Steve Marshall says wild dogs have had a big impact on his sheep operation. Photos by Shaye Hughes.

Wild dog attacks challenge response and planning

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Australians aren't letting travel costs stop their holiday fun.

Travelling Aussies pay top dollar for their accommodation

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Beautifully presented: Le Petit Flot’s prawn-and-avocado salad is one of chef Colin Yee's creations, which are all to kill for.

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Recipe: courtesy of Sydney Seafood School. Photo: Franz Scheurer

Cuttlefish with chorizo and potatoes, pan-fried

GETTING HELP: Even if you think it is a simple financial decision, you should source professional advice to ensure there are no hidden repurcussions.

Seek advice before making big financial decisions

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Valentines Feta and Fennel Cob Loaf pairs with a smoked salmon dip.

Feta and fennel cob loaf with smoked salmon dip to feed the masses over Easter