The Courier
Thursday, 7 December 2023
The household of six is now looking for a temporary home to keep them together.
Gabrielle Hodson • 1hr ago
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'My value as a person has been shattered.'
Bryan Hoadley • 2hrs ago
It'll be a wet weekend but then the heat returns.
Alison Foletta • 15m ago
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It could be another wet Ballarat Cup day in 2023, with a wet day forecast on Saturday. Picture file
The top street had more than a $20 million median house price.
Jen Melocco • 33m ago
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Former Australia cricket captain Ricky Ponting paid $20.75 million for a six-bedroom home on Linlithgow Avenue, one of the country's most expensive streets. Pic: supplied
'The Swift Effect' will hit Australia in 2024 for the Eras Tour.
Anna McGuinness
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Taylor Swift heads Down Under in February for her Eras Tour. Picture via Shutterstock
'Handy for sausage sizzles and useful for parking.'
Anna Houlahan • 1hr ago
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MP Andrew Leigh with King Charles' coin portrait. Picture via Andrew Leigh
Police said it was a 'very tragic story, sad on so many levels'.
Anna Houlahan
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Tanya Lee Glover and the wall of a Brisbane apartment where her body was found. Pictures via QLD Police
Council are looking to get rid of the toxic soil once and for all.
Alison Foletta • 1hr ago
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Truck loads of toxic soil were discovered when developing Wendouree West Reserve 2022 and now council are seeking a company to remove the soil once and for all. Picture file
The Ballarat Grammar student was thinking big, then 'great'.
Melanie Whelan
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It comes after the first stage of the build was finished in July.
Alex Dalziel
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The intersection of Dyson Drive and Ballarat-Carngham Road
Court
The cars were stolen from Hepburn Springs and West Melbourne.
Alex Dalziel
A pipeline is key in the development of much-needed housing in Ballarat.
Alison Foletta
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Central Highlands Water's Alison Pitcher and David Scott are excited for the new project. Picture supplied
'I hope next time you're sick it's terminal.'
Bryan Hoadley
Luke Rogan pleaded guilty in the Victorian County Court sitting in Ballarat. Picture file
The men are both expected to be charged on summons.
Gabrielle Hodson
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The City of Ballarat has been told to clear ivy, weeds and dead vegetation.
Gabrielle Hodson
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Witnesses said a sedan collided head on with a hatchback.
Gabrielle Hodson
Accident number 1 at the corner of Browns Road and the Glenelg Highway in Smythesdale. A BMW collided with a Mazda around 9.30am. Picture by Kate Healy.
Council
This has stood for almost 120 years in the centre of Ballarat.
Melanie Whelan
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The roar of over 100 engines will liven up our city's streets on Saturday.
Alex Dalziel
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Daen Haby, Shu Brown, Aaron Clarke, Casey Bandy, Nikki Bell pose under the Christmas tree for the 2023 Ballarat Toy Run. Picture by Lachlan Bence
Multiple emergency vehicles are on-scene.
Staff Reporters
A car involved in Wednesday's crash suffered significant front-end damage. Picture by Kate Healy
It's the second car fire in the same spot this year.
Staff Reporters
A stolen Nissan Pathfinder was destroyed in Wednesday's dawn blaze in Ballarat East. It also blackened nearby trees to a height of 7m and surrounding grass and bushes up to 6m away. Picture by Gabrielle Hodson.
Court
'This is the most offending I've seen of this nature.'
Bryan Hoadley
Around 20 new centres have built or proposed over past two years.
Michelle Smith
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Artist impression of a new childcare centre in Cobden Street, Mount Pleasant.
Court
'Everyone in the criminal fraternity knows that there is only one purpose for a sawn-off shotgun.'
Alex Dalziel
The Prestons have notched up four generations at the school.
Michelle Smith
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Four generations of the Preston family have attended St Augustine's Primary School in Creswick including Milla (2022 graduate), Andrew (1990 graduate), David (1957 graduate) holding a picture of his mother Mollie Rush (1932 graduate) and Oscar who is in grade five. Picture by Adam Trafford
Check out our map of Christmas lights right here.
Staff Reporters
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Stan and Maureen Drechsler at their Mount Pleasant home. Picture by Adam Trafford

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The cyclone could impact the Queensland coast.
Anna McGuinness • 1hr ago
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Gravestone mystery: Who was Charlotte Taylor?
Isabel Bird • 1hr ago
Who was Charlotte Taylor: A 1934 gravestone was discovered in a kitchen bench during a home renovation in Tasmania. Picture: Paul Scambler
The town's population of about 30 could swell to 200.
Anna McGuinness
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Liam Neeson is starring in the sequel to ICE ROAD, filming in Walhalla in January 2024. Picture by AAP Image
Four men have accused Jones of assault.
Anna Houlahan
Alan Jones broadcasting for 2GB. File picture
Scans have revealed Trentham's AFLW Jenna Bruton star has a partially ruptured achilles after Sunday's grand final
Just two weeks remain in the women's cricket season as run to the finals tightens up
Greg Gliddon • 1hr ago
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Cindy Chettleburgh of Brown Hill will be a key to her side staying inside the top four. Picture by Kate Healy
Ballarat has high hopes for a medal haul at the Australian All-Schools Championships in Perth this weekend
Greg Gliddon • 2hrs ago
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Grace Crowe is one of a group of Ballarat's female sprinters who will contest the Australian All-Schools titles in Perth. Picture supplied
McEvoy stable well placed for big Cup Day
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Foxy Cleopatra is set to start as favourite in the Ballarat Cup on Saturday. Picture by Reg Ryan/Racing Photos)
Arch-rivals in midweek clash to launch basketball season.
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Miners open NBL1 season against arch-rival Bendigo
Secure your place in the heart of Ballarat's vibrant retail hub.
Commercial Property • 18m ago
The top street had more than a $20 million median house price.
Jen Melocco • 33m ago
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Former Australia cricket captain Ricky Ponting paid $20.75 million for a six-bedroom home on Linlithgow Avenue, one of the country's most expensive streets. Pic: supplied
Light-filled open plan living space leads out to the immaculate backyard.
Feature Property • 33m ago
Spacious Lucas home with great access
Noel Whittaker and Rachel Lane want to make downsizing 'simple'.
Steve Evans
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Despite 13 interest rate rises since May property prices are still on the up.
Jen Melocco
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People have been sitting on their hands and been unwilling to put their home up for sale as interest rates rise says Ray White Commercial Head of Research, Vanessa Rader.
The median house price in Byron Bay has risen by 41.5 per cent in the past five years.
Jen Melocco
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The home is tipped to break the Byron Bay record of $37 million. Pic: Supplied
A new portrait of the food industry icon captures her regalness.
Karen Hardy • 2m ago
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Australia's most awarded show car of the year heads to Canberra.
Peter Brewer
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Summernats co-owner Andy Lopez has reshuffled the schedule, with the popular Braddon fringe festival extended to three nights. Picture by Gary Ramage
There are plenty of options in Ballarat
Staff Reporters
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Santa, alias Peter Waugh, will be riding Ballarat's tram on Saturdays and Sundays. Picture by Lachlan Bence
And try this easy six-step chocolate mousse for dessert.
Karen Hardy
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Roast garlic chicken on potato and leek gratin. Picture by Chris Court. Recipe and styling: Donna Hay
Christmas is the season of bladder irritants, from the stress and excitement to the festive food and drink.
Tracey Seipel Nd, Ceo Seipel Group
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Discover the many benefits of retirement communities from easing the housing shortage crisis to improving the wellbeing of our seniors.
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Keyton retirement communities foster friendship and fun. Picture supplied
With a focus on sustainable cruising, Hurtigruten Expeditions is helping people to experience one of the world's most beautiful and pristine regions - Antartica.
Rosie Ryan
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Get up close to some of the world's most amazing animals. Picture supplied
A tougher than expected run to complement event for James Petrie.
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It'll be a wet weekend but then the heat returns.
Alison Foletta • 15m ago
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The household of six is now looking for a temporary home to keep them together.
Gabrielle Hodson • 1hr ago
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A collapsed ceiling, children's toys, furniture, Christmas gifts and more have been damaged and destroyed in a Winter Valley house fire. Picture supplied.
Council are looking to get rid of the toxic soil once and for all.
Alison Foletta • 1hr ago
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Truck loads of toxic soil were discovered when developing Wendouree West Reserve 2022 and now council are seeking a company to remove the soil once and for all. Picture file
Scans have revealed Trentham's AFLW Jenna Bruton star has a partially ruptured achilles after Sunday's grand final
Jenna Bruton will start a six=month rehab. Picture Getty Images
Just two weeks remain in the women's cricket season as run to the finals tightens up
Greg Gliddon • 1hr ago
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Cindy Chettleburgh of Brown Hill will be a key to her side staying inside the top four. Picture by Kate Healy
Drop me into the story as an active participant rather than a spectator.
John Hanscombe
Unfortunately short-term populism gets too much sway.
Amanda Vanstone
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The continuing opposition to even consideration of nuclear by some is indicative of why we have so many policy problems. Picture Shutterstock
We should call time on this British institution.
John Hanscombe
Broelman's view.
From family-friendly resorts to luxe digs, we have you covered.
Akash Arora
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Yes, if you follow this step-by-step guide.
Janet Stone
The Big Question: Can long-haul flights with kids be stress-free?
Located in Glyfada, it's just metres from the Aegean Sea.
A gorgeous new hotel has just opened in Athens
Car Expert
BYD's Yangwang U8 can travel through water at 3km/h, stay afloat for up to 30 minutes, and blast from 0-100km/h in 3.6 seconds - and it weighs 3460kg.
Anthony Crawford • 1hr ago
A new Suzuki Swift will touch down in Australia during 2024 packing a new engine and more safety equipment.
William Stopford • 1hr ago
New Suzuki Swift locked in for Australia
Ford promises more sophistication, more tech and a more user-friendly cargo space in the new Transit Custom, but it costs more than before.
William Stopford • 2hrs ago
Porsche will welcome updated versions of its largest cars to Australia in 2024, although when the new Macan will touch down isn't clear.
Scott Collie • 2hrs ago
The new Porsche cars coming to Australia in 2024
The late Ken Block's last official video for Hoonigan has been published. It shows him hooning an electric Audi around Mexico City.
Jack Quick
Watch Ken Block smoke tyres for the last time in the latest Electrikhana
The Senior
Impersonation scams have fleeced $92 million from us in nine months. Here's how to not be duped.
Staff Reporter
Anne-Mason Furmage won't let her lifelong disability defeat her.
Rowan Cowley
Disability advocate Ann-Mason Furmage. Picture supplied
Thousands have heard Reg's stories about Kokoda Track. He has some simple advice to young people.
Staff Reporter
World War II veteran Reg Chard in his home at Villawood, Sydney, NSW. Picture supplied
Stock & Land
Pakenham's clash with other Victorian store sales results in smaller gallery
Andrew Miller • 32m ago
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Agents yarded 2364 cattle at Elders and Nutrien Paull & Scollards monthly Wodonga store sale.
Bryce Eishold
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Agents yarded 2360 cattle at Wodonga’s Nutrien Paull & Scollard and Elders sale.
Break into the well held south west with this quality farm offer.
Chris McLennan
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High rainfall reliability is on offer in the well-held grazing country in the Dartmoor district near the border. Pictures from TDC Livestock and Property.
'Handy for sausage sizzles and useful for parking.'
Anna Houlahan • 1hr ago
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MP Andrew Leigh with King Charles' coin portrait. Picture via Andrew Leigh
Noel Whittaker and Rachel Lane want to make downsizing 'simple'.
Steve Evans
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Rachel Lane and Noel Whittaker. Picture by Elesa Kurtz