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Her Majesty's Theatre could be undergoing a third round of refurbishments if a heritage permit is approved by Heritage Victoria. Picture: Adam Trafford

PHOTOSBig plans for Her Majesty's Theatre refurbishment

Jackson Russell
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'Unrelenting' woman who was allegedly violent with police remains in custody

'Unrelenting' woman who was allegedly violent with police remains in custody

Hayley Elg
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Man fined for 'unjustified act of violence' on basketball court

Man fined for 'unjustified act of violence' on basketball court

Hayley Elg
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CHANGES: Federation University's SMB Campus will become the teaching hub for the university. Pictures: Adam Trafford

City leaders welcome Federation University plans that will change Ballarat's CBD

Rochelle Kirkham
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CHANGES: Federation University Vice Chancellor Professor Duncan Bentley has revealed the Campus Vision 2022-2025. Picture: Adam Trafford

Big plans for Ballarat to become university town revealed

Rochelle Kirkham

PRIDE: Ian Bennett, Charlie Bell, Lorraine Powell, Brian Rickard, Gwen Levey, Don Holmes, Julie Bradby, Ken White and Louise Humble are all running free events on Australia Day. Picture: Adam Trafford

Lamingtons not only things jam-packed on Australia Day

Greg Gliddon

Ballarat records uptick in new COVID cases, active cases down again

Ballarat records uptick in new COVID cases, active cases down again

File image. Photo: Adam Trafford

Pilot escapes injury after crash at Ballarat airport

WHAT'S ONJoin a 'youth takeover' at Alfred Deakin Place this weekend

Leaders say Ballarat would be a gold standard Commonwealth Games host

Police issue appeal in bid to find wanted man

WATCHBallarat included in weekend vaccination blitz, booster dose timeframe reduced

Her Majesty's Theatre could be undergoing a third round of refurbishments if a heritage permit is approved by Heritage Victoria. Picture: Adam Trafford

PHOTOSBig plans for Her Majesty's Theatre refurbishment

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NEW OUTLOOK: A rooftop bar is planned for the Lake View Hotel, above the bistro on the southern side of the pub (right). Picture: Jackson Russell

PHOTOSPlans for new rooftop bar overlooking Lake Wendouree

Picture: Adam Trafford

WATCHBallarat included in weekend vaccination blitz, booster dose timeframe reduced

The former Hayden Real Estate office in Sturt Street. File photo

Former Ballarat real estate agent charged with misusing millions of dollars

Detour: The Hertford Street roundabout on the Midland Highway will close next weekend. Picture: Luke Hemer

Sebastopol roadworks set to disrupt Midland Highway from next weekend

Photo: File

Restrictions tighten across the globe for Australian travellers

States cut interval between COVID-19 jabs

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PHOTOSBig plans for Her Majesty's Theatre refurbishment

1hr ago

'Unrelenting' woman who was allegedly violent with police remains in custody

1hr ago

Man fined for 'unjustified act of violence' on basketball court

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US university's $490m sex-abuse settlement

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City leaders welcome Federation University plans that will change Ballarat's CBD

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States cut interval between COVID-19 jabs

States cut interval between COVID-19 jabs

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RAAF planes and HMAS Adelaide will deliver humanitarian and disaster relief supplies to Tonga.

RAAF flights ready for Tonga aid mission

Marise Payne will discuss security and cooperation with her British counterpart.

Australia, UK foreign ministers to meet

A judge will publish the reasons for the ruling that led to Novak Djokovic's deportation.

Court to publish reasons for Djokovic case

Parents of NSW schoolchildren have been urged to get their booster shots before classes resume.

NSW school parents urged to get boosters

Jack Gramenz

The prime minister said state and territory governments will decide on school return dates.

Leaders to discuss safe school start

Dominic Giannini

Global tech giants will front a committee examining how to make social media safer for Australians.

Tech giants face online safety inquiry

Maeve Bannister

Bilal Rauf of the Australian National Imams Council has spoken in support of the proposed laws.

Religious groups query discrimination laws

Maeve Bannister

The GWV Rebels girls open their NAB League season on Saturday against the Gippsland Power. Picture: Adam Trafford

Rebels feel COVID-19 strain ahead of season

2hrs ago

Milly Sharp is one of seven Ballarat basketballers to be selected to represent Victoria Country. Picture: Adam Trafford

Youngsters named for home national titles

BEST MATES: Owner-trainer Brian Tuddenham with Sting Lika Bee - a winner of the Bendigo, Shepparton and Ballarat Pacing Cups in 2007.

NSW raider makes spirited run at country cups treble in Ballarat

Ballarat girls unbeaten on Hamilton carnival opening day

Ballarat girls unbeaten on Hamilton carnival opening day

Ballarat already has a golden tradition, now calls are growing for a Commonwealth Games in our backyard

Leaders say Ballarat would be a gold standard Commonwealth Games host

Greg Gliddon

Golden Point captain Andrew Warrick returns to the top of his mark. Picture: Adam Trafford

Is this the week to make or break Golden Point's season?

Matt Currill

Buninyong's Joan Worth in action earlier in the season. Picture: Adam Trafford

Leaders sink to maiden midweek pennant defeat

Leo Turnbull-Gent top scored for Ballarat with a half century

Ballarat remains winless in Kirton Shield

George Christensen has been reprimanded by Scott Morrison over his anti-vaccine views. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Christensen to resign from lucrative role after backlash to 'dangerous' anti-vaccine comments

Photo: File

NSW records 32 deaths, 32,297 new COVID-19 cases

Photo: Adam Trafford

Hospitals in crisis with urgent category one elective surgery a potential casualty

Time to upgrade from cloth and surgical masks to respirators? Your questions answered

Time to upgrade from cloth and surgical masks to respirators? Your questions answered

Photo: File

WATCHCOVID emergency declared in Victorian hospitals

Callum Godde and Kim Chappell

COVID testing underway. Photo: Marina Neil

NSW records its deadliest pandemic day with 36 lives lost

Kim Chappell

ALL OUT: Pharmacist at Ballarat Family Care Pharmacy and Arch Medical Centre Pharmacy Paul Pickersgill in front of a sign informing customers about stock issues.

When can Ballarat expect to see rapid tests hit the shelves?

Jackson Russell

Photo: File

WATCHNSW records 29,504 new COVID cases, 17 deaths

Hannah Ryan

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Jayne Denham wrote her album Wanted here in Australia, when her trip to the US was cancelled due to COVID.

LISTENDenham a Wanted woman in many countries

Jayne Denham wrote her album Wanted here in Australia, when her trip to the US was cancelled due to COVID.

LISTENDenham a Wanted woman in many countries

The DAG Sheep Station owner Johnny Krsulja has emerged from lockdown with new songs.

LISTENMusic and magic at The DAG sheep station

The DAG Sheep Station owner Johnny Krsulja has emerged from lockdown with new songs.

LISTENMusic and magic at The DAG sheep station

Hurricane Fall band members Pepper Deroy, Jesse Vee, Lachlan Coffey, Tim Hickey and Luke Wheeldon.

LISTENThe country lads who are kicking up a storm

Hurricane Fall band members Pepper Deroy, Jesse Vee, Lachlan Coffey, Tim Hickey and Luke Wheeldon.

LISTENThe country lads who are kicking up a storm

CITY MOVE: Harcourts Horsham agent Tim Coller has sold St John's Church three times, this time most of the demand came from Melbourne, and ended up with a city owner.

City buyers ditch plans to stay close to the office

CITY MOVE: Harcourts Horsham agent Tim Coller has sold St John's Church three times, this time most of the demand came from Melbourne, and ended up with a city owner.

City buyers ditch plans to stay close to the office

No end in sight in race to the regions

No end in sight in race to the regions

No end in sight in race to the regions

No end in sight in race to the regions

Infrastructure and services racing to keep up across regional Australia

Infrastructure and services racing to keep up across regional Australia

Infrastructure and services racing to keep up across regional Australia

Infrastructure and services racing to keep up across regional Australia

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FUN EVENT: Youth Advisory Board coordinator Chloe Waddell, event volunteers Remi Turkovic and Lachlan Browne, Y Ballarat youth engagement coordinator Suze Larmer, City of Ballarat youth development officer Katja Fiedler and puppetry workshop host Holly Douglas. Picture: Adam Trafford

WHAT'S ONJoin a 'youth takeover' at Alfred Deakin Place this weekend

Rochelle Kirkham

TECH: Dianne Dickson with one of her artworks, created on a phone during lockdown, at her exhibition My Cyberspace Studio. Picture: Adam Trafford

Exploring art from lockdown in the cyberspace world

Michelle Smith

Clementine Ford - an "angry feminist" who's also an optimist. Picture: Getty Images

What Clementine Ford has learned about love

Sally Pryor

SAFETY FOCUS: The Making Our Farm Safer Team are passionate about helping farmers to understand how the law applies to them. They provide free OHS advice and resources to help them with compliance.

Making our farmers safer starts with you

Experience the planet's most awe inspiring landscapes

Experience the planet's most awe inspiring landscapes

Sleep troubles? Take action to get the rest your body needs

Sleep troubles? Take action to get the rest your body needs

SAFETY FOCUS: The Making Our Farm Safer Team are passionate about helping farmers to understand how the law applies to them. They provide free OHS advice and resources to help them with compliance.

Making our farmers safer starts with you

STUNNING: The tour will end in beautiful Coffs Harbour on the NSW North Coast. James Davis Photography / Shutterstock.com

Discover the beauty and wonders of Regional NSW

Connecting Victoria to cleaner, more sustainable energy.

Transmission project hits major milestone

Sophistication in a family sized home | House of the Week

Sophistication in a family sized home | House of the Week

House of the Week

Resort-style living is here | Feature property

Resort-style living is here | Feature property

Feature property

An oasis to behold on the edge of town

An oasis to behold on the edge of town

House of the week

NATURAL BEAUTY: One of the wildflower species along the Ferntree Waterfalls walk is the cut-leaf daisy (Brachyscome multifida).

Picturesque falls walk is a sight to behold

Roger Thomas

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NATURAL BEAUTY: One of the wildflower species along the Ferntree Waterfalls walk is the cut-leaf daisy (Brachyscome multifida).

Picturesque falls walk is a sight to behold

LATE BLOOMER: A family of hardhead ducks observed recently at Lake Wendouree. These birds rarely nest in the region and local broods have hatched significantly later than many other ducks species. Picture: Jeffrey Crawley

Rare nesters put in surprise appearance at lake and wetlands

Roger Thomas

AMPHIBIAN OASIS: One of the best things you can do is create a frog pond or a frog hotel where our croaky friends can live and thrive. Picture: Dr Laura Grogan

Hop to it ... Aussie frogs are in trouble and need your help

Josie Humphries, Steve Molan and Dr Laura Grogan, Griffith University

Picture: Adam Trafford

WATCHBallarat included in weekend vaccination blitz, booster dose timeframe reduced

Ballarat included in code brown hospital emergency declaration

WATCHBallarat included in code brown hospital emergency declaration

Ballarat's latest COVID hospitalisation numbers revealed

WATCHBallarat's latest COVID hospitalisation numbers revealed

An aerial view of the fireworks on January 16, 2022. Picture: Skyline Drone Imaging.

WATCHWatch Ballarat's spectacular fireworks from the air

See the photos of Ballarat's fireworks at Lake Wendouree

PHOTOSSee the photos of Ballarat's fireworks at Lake Wendouree

GALLERY: All of the action at the 2022 RoadNats in Buninyong

UPDATEDGALLERY: All of the action at the 2022 RoadNats in Buninyong

Hayley Elg

Sajith Dissanayka posted her third-consecutive score over 60 at the weekend. Picture: Kate Healy

ANALYSISThe tactical shift behind all-rounder's rise | Watch

Matt Currill

Harli Givvens in action for East Ballarat against Golden Point. Picture: Adam Trafford

Hawks break through, Naps-Sebas' stellar summer continues | BCA round nine wrap

Matt Currill

GOVHUB: The Big Brown Box "dominates the skyline from all directions".

HAVE YOUR SAYBallarat's priceless heritage views are being lost as the city grows

Dinah McCance

Shorter festival: a good fit with great music

REVIEWShorter festival: a good fit with great music

Bronislaw Sozanski

Photo: Luke Hemer

HAVE YOUR SAYOPINION: Unacceptable approaches to COVID'S latest wave

WHERE ARE THE WORKERS? Advocates concerned labour shortages will impact access to home care packages.

Worker shortage as home care list drops

Eileen Wood

Want to be the best grandparent you can?

Want to be the best grandparent you can?

Guests toast being aboard Coral Geographer. Photo: Jeurgen Freund

Cruising set to make comeback

Sue Preston

SNAPSHOT: A map shows how many weaner cattle were sold at respective saleyards in the first two weeks of 2022.

Victorian weaner sales gross $140 million in just two weeks

Bryce Eishold
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PICTURE PERFECT: Mavstar Dakota with Rita, Ruby, Jacob and Ross Canning. Photo by Emma Jane Industry.

Cannings set for big return

Alan Welburn

THREE GENERATIONS: Dick Forrest with his son Tom Forrest and grandchildren Jack, 9, Ned, 6 and Sam, 5, in his shearing shed at Barjarg near Mansfield.

A view from readers and their paddocks

Bryce Eishold

How to maintain garden plants that grow like weeds

How to maintain garden plants that grow like weeds

John Gabriele

Can dogs distinguish between languages?

Can dogs distinguish between languages?

Imma Perfetto

Compare your sim performances to other players, not to real life lap times or races.

Stop claiming you beat IRL with a sim, because you didn't

Sam Hollier