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Needles have been found in strawberries all around the country

Strawberry crisis hits Ballarat with another needle found in fruit

LET LOOSE: Jordan Johnston arches his back to escape the reaches of Melton. PIcture: Lachlan Bence

There’s nothing quite like winning a flag with your brother

Maddie Craven - Ballarat triple zero hero.

Not all heroes wear capes, but they can just be a phone call away

UNLIMITED POTENTIAL: Oasis VR founder Rhyan Cook is excited by the potential to use virtual reality in education, aged care and training. He says new technology in both virtual reality and 3D printing could be transformative for so many sectors in Ballarat. Picture: Luka Kauzlaric

Virtual reality transformative for health, education, aged care sectors

MORE TALK: Julie Allan and her sons, Connor (left) and Brayden, want more education and less shame around the subject of mental health. Photo: Kate Healy

‘We just take it one day at a time,’ says family left behind

BOAA bursts into Spring with splashes of colour | Gallery

Ballarat’s Water Board beauty is back on the market

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Offender ‘jumper punches’ man’s mother over drugs

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Mum’s plea: know your baby’s moves, be ‘still aware’

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Farmers push for new abattoir in Daylesford

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With ‘10 days to go’, disqualified drug driver gets behind the wheel

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Hard-working City star takes out best and fairest | AWARDS

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TOP HONOUR: Liam Harding (left) took out Ballarat City's best and fairest award, alongside coach Danny Gnjidic and chairman Daniel Firth. Pictures: Supplied

Hard-working City star takes out best and fairest | AWARDS

DEPARTING: Former Mountie Steve
Nicholson. Picture: Dylan Burns

Mt Clear loses EJ Cleary medalist, confident it can cover void

THUMBS UP: Damian Lane is pictured after winning aboard Night's Watch at Caulfield on Saturday. The win has earned the horse a 1kg penalty for the Caulfield and Melbourne cups.

Night’s Watch handed penalty for cups

The Mt Prospect Tennis Association headquarters.

Mt Prospect tennis season about to fire up

BACK AGAIN: Matt Beaston will coach Carngham-Linton for a third season in 2019. He will be looking to improve on a disappointing 2018 campaign that returned just one win.

Beaston to go again at Carngham-Linton

Tim O'Connor

LET LOOSE: Jordan Johnston arches his back to escape the reaches of Melton. PIcture: Lachlan Bence

There’s nothing quite like winning a flag with your brother

David Brehaut

Tahina Ravnjak in action during the 2018 ALPG event in Ballarat.

Ballarat Golf Club’s ALPG event gets big boost

FAMILIAR FACE: Minerdome favourite Sam Short sits on the bench during Melbourne United's pre-season game against the Brisbane Bullets. Picture: Dylan Burns

‘It’s going to be incredible’: Short on NBL x NBA tour

Siobhan Calafiore

Strawberry sauternes & mascarpone trifle, by Neil Perry. Photo: William Meppem

Social media lights up with strawberry recipes

Nadine Morton

Perth hard-rockers Savior. Image Supplied

What’s happening in Ballarat this weekend? Your complete guide

Ben Hopkins

On the right track: Ballarat residents took the chance to ride one of Ballarat's historic trams on Wednesday night, to commemorate the closure of the tram system in 1971. Picture: Ashleigh McMillan

Ballarat’s tram memories revived by night flight around Lake Wendouree

Ashleigh McMillan

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

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

Melissa E

You’ve got a partner, now, how to find the perfect deb dress | Video

Melissa E

You’ve got a partner, now, how to find the perfect deb dress | Video

Maddie Craven - Ballarat triple zero hero.

Not all heroes wear capes, but they can just be a phone call away

Maddie Craven - Ballarat triple zero hero.

Not all heroes wear capes, but they can just be a phone call away

Artentwine festival's Petuna Seafood People's Choice Award and Long Lunch.

Five unmissable festivals in the Tamar Valley this spring

Emma Elsworthy

Picturesque: Set on the Adriatic Sea, Dubrovnik's old town has served as the backdrop for many films and television shows and is full of history and adventure.

Cruise the Mediterranean’s medieval cities

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Artentwine festival's Petuna Seafood People's Choice Award and Long Lunch.

Five unmissable festivals in the Tamar Valley this spring

Committed to service: Consumer review and comparison website Canstar Blue highlighted Pennytel's longer-than-usual opening hours of its Australian call centre, and its streamlined mobile plans.

Value is more than price

Jen Walker, Advertiser content

Sitting pretty: Maker&Son is bringing their comfy, natural products to Australia. Photo: Maker&Son.

Time to get comfy, Australia

Spring gains momentum in property sales

House of the week | Check out this Nerrina beauty with an absolute killer view

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House of the Week: Check out this massive family home on plenty of space

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

CHEER: Connie Sadler, Judy Morrison and Denise Boyko at the Combined Charities Christmas Card Shop. Picture: Luka Kauzlaric.

Sending Christmas joy to those who need it

Ben Hopkins

Ballarat's Jen Murray is the owner of Wonder Women

Jen’s Wonder Women helping people live in the modern world

Greg Gliddon

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

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

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

Central Highlands grand final day action photos and videos

BFL Henderson Medal Best and Fairest night at Belltower Inn: Tess Anderson, Clare Blanchfield, Jess Clarke and Sophie Caldow.

Flashback Friday | Ballarat social snaps from September, 2007

Senior football premiers - Hepburn. Photo: Dylan Burns

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

Ballarat Business Excellence Awards | All the glamour photos and winners

Defend Our Central West Forests

Letters to the editor

Your Say: Warrenheip Station will simply slow us down

Letters to the editor

IMPACT: Tragically there are few, if any, Victorian families that have not been touched by the current crime wave.

Denis Napthine

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

Abhilash Tomy has been rescued after his yacht lost its mast in a round-the-world race off WA.

Rescued Indian sailor receiving treatment

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Authorities are trying to work out how to remove a whale carcass from an inlet south of Sydney.

Sydney beach hampering whale removal

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Dominic Perrottet is expected to confirm he has backed down from a bitter pre-selection battle.

Peace deal between NSW ministers: reports

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A temporary 'ghost bike' memorial in Mike Hall's honour has been set up at the crash site.

Inquest into UK cyclist's death continues

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Sharks will continue to be baited and killed in a move backed by Qld Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk

Qld govt still baiting sharks after bites

Sonia Kohlbacher
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The search for the ABC's next managing director has begun after Michelle Guthrie was sacked.

Search begins for new ABC boss

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Investigator Eric Blankenstein has told an inquest into plane crash deaths of a pilot seat fault.

Faulty pilot seat may have led to crash

Warren Barnsley
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Antonios "Anton" Crocaris died eight days after a car ploughed through pedestrians in Melbourne.

Vic man in court over fatal car rampage

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Hamilton Island’s Qualia … a taste of what’s available through A&K.

Six highlights in your travel week | 21 Sept

John Rozentals

Why high fashion and travel make perfect bedfellows

Burma Lane … a place to dazzle your tastebuds.

Undiscovered Melbourne still surprises and delights

John Rozentals

Create a budget-friendly garden by striking cuttings. Dip the ends in honey to encourage growth and give them plenty of sun and water.

Plenty to do this weekend

Jennifer Birchall

The Makers & Technology Festival brings people and ideas together for the workforce of the future. Image Shutterstock.

Skills steaming forward

Get gardening: The winner of Australia's Next Top Gardener will become the face of Yates' new kids’ gardening website and their family will travel to the Melbourne International Flower & Garden Show.

Gardens help kids grow

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