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Bus driver Jack Aston outside court earlier this month. Picture: Jason South

Gold Bus Ballarat driver who crashed into Melbourne bridge found guilty

Adam Cooper
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LAST DAY: Ballarat Christian College year 12 captains Tom and Nyaruot with their prep buddies Olivia and Isaac. Picture: Ruth Orr

Hundreds of Ballarat year 12s farewell their school years this week ahead of VCE exams

Michelle Smith
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Falls continue to cause injury and death in aged care facilities

Rochelle Kirkham
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Abe Kur

Darley ruckman Kur cleared once again at appeal

Tim O'Connor

SURVIVOR: Bill Wilkie at the 2014 ANZAC Day March. Picture: Jeremy Bannister

Ballarat has lost its last WWII P.O.W

Ben Hopkins
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Armed men with faces covered rob teenager on the street

Ben Hopkins

DESPERATE: WRISC Family Violence Support communications officer Alison, Child and Family Services Ballarat program mamnger housing, financial counselling and gamblers help Toni Gillett, Ballarat Foundation chief executive Matt Jenkins. Picture: Rochelle Kirkham

United call for investment in social and affordable housing

Rochelle Kirkham
2hrs ago

The black ice sign that was hit. Photo: Google Images.

Hunt on for truckie who smashed through road sign

Ben Hopkins

Giant battery to power on before summer begins

Man arrested after allegedly taking gun into Ballarat venue

Ballarat Central blaze burns car and garage

RoadNats roll on to Federation Uni in January

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Bus driver Jack Aston outside court earlier this month. Picture: Jason South

Gold Bus Ballarat driver who crashed into Melbourne bridge found guilty

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FUN: Sebastopol Primary School pupils make damper with Erin Santamaria and other Sovereign Hill big buddies in a visit to the open-air museum after months of swapping letters. Picture: Luka Kauzlaric

Old-school pen pal program shares lesson between Sovereign Hill, Sebastopol buddies

DONATION: Danielle and Josh Courtney holding Charlotte, 2, and Xavier, 4, with BHS director of maternity Carolyn Robertson and the $6000 cuddle cot donated in memory of their son Lucas, who was stillborn in July.

Family’s cuddle cot donation in memory of their little boy lost

GRATEFUL: Anne Tudor, pictured with Edie Mayhew, says Ballarat is well on its way to becoming a dementia-friendly city.

YOUR SAY | A thank-you to the good people of Ballarat

Gary Sculley attended the official viewing of the apology in Ballarat. Picture: Luka Kauzlaric

Ballarat abuse survivors respond to milestone apology

St Aloysius grade six pupil Jonisha Tapera proudly shows the poster that won over the Duchess of Sussex, Meghan Markle. Picture: Luka Kauzlaric

Watch the moment Meghan Markle finds a Ballarat bi-racial girl in the crowd

Stowe in front after opening round of National Futures Championship

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Ballarat has lost its last WWII P.O.W

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United call for investment in social and affordable housing

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RoadNats roll on to Federation Uni in January

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Man’s ‘woeful history’ keeps him in prison

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Falls continue to cause injury and death in aged care facilities

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DAY ONE: Jarred McCosh takes a look at the path to the hole during the opening round of the championships on Tuesday. McCosh finished the day three-over par.

Stowe in front after opening round of National Futures Championship

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Para-cyclist Carol Cooke on her racing trike at the Cycling Australian Road National Championships launch in Ballarat.

Para-cyclist excited by road race shift to nationals rub

David Brehaut

Nathan Horbury - leaving Redan to coach South Bendigo

Nathan Horbury takes flight from Lions

David Brehaut

DAY ONE: Jarred McCosh takes a look at the path to the hole during the opening round of the championships on Tuesday. McCosh finished the day three-over par.

Stowe in front after opening round of National Futures Championship

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Ballarat's Sophie Van De Heuvel - now set to embark on an AFLW career

Ballarat player goes high in AFLW draft

Abe Kur

Darley ruckman Kur cleared once again at appeal

Tim O'Connor

DESIGN: Maison Doll with his glass-topped desk which is on display in the Damascus College Year 12 Visual Art Exhibition. Picture: Lachlan Bence

Creativity in all forms as Damascus College year 12 students show off their art

Michelle Smith

FESTIVAL FEELING: Co-creators and artistic directors Richard Fanale and Sam Hryckow are excited about sharing their new festival with the public. Photo: Kate Healy

New festival planned as live music venue prepares to re-launch

Hayley Elg

Story through song: Phil Edgeley, Betty Grigg and Trudy Edgeley on Sunday. The Edgeleys wrote a song about Mrs Grigg's fascinating life in Linton.

Linton’s stories at the forefront of new literary festival

Ashleigh McMillan

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

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

Inspiration in Amy’s artful writing

Inspiration in Amy’s artful writing

Walking a country mile to make an immeasurable difference

Walking a country mile to make an immeasurable difference

100 years of the Avenue of Honour at Kingston

Winning news: When it comes to mobile phone plans people like to know what works for others and now with referral programs becoming popular, passing on information may lead to rewards for everyone involved.

Good news travels fast

Emma Brown

Rebuilt: Built in the 18th century, Dresden's Frauenkirche was destroyed in the bombing during World War II and was not rebuilt until after German reunification in 1994.

From beer to bratwursts, discover Germany's delights

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100 years of the Avenue of Honour at Kingston

Done deal: LendingPro specialise in vehicle loans and are able to give pre-approval before you begin looking so you know exactly how much you have to spend.

Get your vehicle loan working for you

Emma Brown

SCOTTISH FLAIR: See the spectacular Royal Edinburgh Tattoo when the Celtic cruise stops in Scotland.

See the best of British and more on a Celtic cruise

House of the Week | Race in to secure this Miners Rest property

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What open houses are around Ballarat this weekend?

House of the Week | See inside this giant home on Wendouree Parade

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BEAUMONT: Braxton Beaumont was born on June 18 to proud Ballarat parents Nathan and Natalie Beaumont. He's a brother for Hunter, 2.

Ballarat's Babies of 2018 | Share your bundle of joy

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BEAUMONT: Braxton Beaumont was born on June 18 to proud Ballarat parents Nathan and Natalie Beaumont. He's a brother for Hunter, 2.

Ballarat's Babies of 2018 | Share your bundle of joy

SURVIVOR: Bill Wilkie at the 2014 ANZAC Day March. Picture: Jeremy Bannister

Ballarat has lost its last WWII P.O.W

Ben Hopkins
2hrs ago

The black ice sign that was hit. Photo: Google Images.

Hunt on for truckie who smashed through road sign

Ben Hopkins

See all the photos from Ballarat Football Netball League Grand Final Day

Senior football premiers - Hepburn. Photo: Dylan Burns

Re-live the magic | CHFL grand final days of the past

EXCITING: Ballarat Hospice Care chairman Geoff Russell, executive officer Carita Clancy, committee member Kevin Harper and engagement officer Karol Bowden on site.

Take a closer look as Hospice’s new lotus-style build starts unfurling | Photos

Murray Andrews and Rebecca Cottrell, Ballarat.

Who was about the pub for AFL grand final day? | Photos

See all the photos from the 2018 Henderson Medal

TRUFFIER: Andres Haas at Black Cat Truffles, a truffier in Wattle Flat. Pictures: Luka Kauzlaric

Hunting for black gold, Ballarat truffier prepares for next season

Rochelle Kirkham

Ballet Dancer Alexandra Moore at Her Majesty's Theatre, Ballarat. Picture: Luka Kauzlaric

Her Maj needs “giant leap forward” to bring historic centrepiece into modern era | Video

Bayley Cocking, St Patrick's College year 12

Who was at the CHFL grand final? See all the photos

GRATEFUL: Anne Tudor, pictured with Edie Mayhew, says Ballarat is well on its way to becoming a dementia-friendly city.

YOUR SAY | A thank-you to the good people of Ballarat

Anne Tudor

Words are not enough for victims of sexual abuse

YOUR SAY | Ballarat must lead the way to ensure children are safe from child abuse

Letters to the Editor

SPOTLIGHT: Failings of the aged care industry will come under scrutiny from a Royal Commission.

Advocacy groups applaud aged care Royal Commission news

Eileen Wood

Simply stunned: Michael Palin said he feels "incredibly lucky" to have had such a diverse career, from Monty Python to travelling the world. Photo: John Swannell

Michael Palin: Always look on the bright side of life

Samara Ross

COMMONPLACE: Close to one million colonoscopies are carried out each year.

Colonoscopy stories wanted

Samara Ross

NSW hospital shooter had 'mafia delusion'

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Gargasoulas hopes for release, court told

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Screams heard after Vic surgeon punch

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The National Farmers Federation will on Friday meet with PM Scott Morrison over drought reform.

Farmers push key reforms at drought summit

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Turnbull shouldn't go to Bali: Barnaby

Angus Livingston
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Union pay-rise rally raises political ire

Melissa Meehan
2hrs ago

Video delays Qld child rapist's sentence

Stuart Layt
2hrs ago

PM's plan for lower power prices in motion

Paul Osborne and Rebecca Gredley
2hrs ago

The locals of Puglia are passionate foodies.

The under-the-radar foodie delight of Puglia

Scott McRae

Part of the Western Australian landscape … the Pinnacles. PIC: Australia.com

Six highlights in your travel week | 22 Oct

John Rozentals

Citadines on Bourke … absolutely mid-city location.

The rise of the apartment-hotel

John Rozentals

A torn ACL is almost always a significant acute (sudden) traumatic injury. Descriptions patients give are usually of a situation where their foot is planted and they change direction and feel their knee give way.

Your guide if you’ve torn your ACL

Healthshare

Taking the work out of homework: Homework and study are often seen as a chore, but with a little thought, your child’s study area can be a great place to both find focus and enjoy.

Go to the top of the class

Jennifer Birchall

Let the sun in: Light, fresh and airy - the Hampton's style is reminiscent of long summer days and light filled spaces.

How to: Hampton’s style

Jennifer Birchall

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