The Courier
Friday, 29 March 2024
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Multiple emergency crews attended the scene.
Staff Reporters • 1hr ago
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Businesses are feeling pressure in the aftermath of COVID-19 support.
Nieve Walton • 1hr ago
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State government budget woes are biting country health builds.
Ben Silvester • 1hr ago
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In recent years hospital redevelopment budgets have been expanded to meet rising costs, but that practice appears over.
Expect to be pulled over and tested by police this Easter.
Adam Spencer
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Police were out conducting drug and alcohol testing on Skipton Street as part of Operation Nexus on Thursday, March 28, 2024. Picture by Lachlan Bence
An extensive art collection is included in the asking price.
Jemimah Clegg • 56m ago
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Artists David Bromley and his wife Uge bought the historic property at 36-48 Bowden Street for $1.5 million in 2018. Pic: Supplied
A 55-year-old Melbourne business owner is accused of trafficking steroids after police seized 17 luxury cars and $700,000 in cash.
Cassandra Morgan • 12m ago
Police have seized luxury cars and cash as part of an investigation into steroid trafficking. (HANDOUT/VICTORIA POLICE)
The AFL has condemned distressing footage of ex-player Eddie Betts' children being racially abused as police confirm they are investigating the incident.
Cassandra Morgan, Holly Hales and Shayne Hope • 15m ago
AFL legend Eddie Betts has shared disturbing footage of his children being racially abused. (Con Chronis/AAP PHOTOS)
An extensive art collection is included in the asking price.
Jemimah Clegg • 56m ago
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Artists David Bromley and his wife Uge bought the historic property at 36-48 Bowden Street for $1.5 million in 2018. Pic: Supplied
Business
The bakery has been running for 70 years.
Nieve Walton
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Students raise $3800 for Caritas' water security campaign.
Michelle Smith
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Lumen Christi walkathon Project Compassion appeal leaders Sebastian, Poppy, Samantha, and Morgan with the banner they carried from school to Victoria Park. Picture by Lachlan Bence
Have Your Say
Fleet mechanics maintain ambulances and keep them on the road.
Michelle Smith
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The man was charged under the 2011 Brodie's Law legislation.
Alex Dalziel
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Aaron Devereux.
Two largest sewers will serve the city for another 100 years.
Gwen Liu
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Ballarat Sewer Build stage two on Humffray Street. Picture by Kate Healy.
The abuse occurred when the victim was six to eight years old.
Alex Dalziel
Former Victorian prison officer faces jail over child sexual abuse
Health
Most people seeing a BCH GP at Lucas come from outside the area.
Michelle Smith
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Hundreds turned out to remember Kurt at Trentham.
Alison Foletta
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Family bid farewell to fallen miner, Kurt Hourigan, 37. Pictures supplied.
In Depth
In an Olympic year, the city is in a golden era of athletes.
Greg Gliddon
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Council staff vote down proposed EBA after union call out wage.
Alison Foletta
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EBA negations will continue for council staff after they voted down the proposed agreement.
Ballarat High School hosts its biggest World's Greatest Shave.
Michelle Smith
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Ballarat High School World's Greatest Shave organisers Taryn, Emity and Tayla. Picture by Lachlan Bence
Lola Fennell will likely need a liver transplant this year.
Michelle Smith
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Lola Fennell and mum Jasmine Meier play at home where Lola is thriving. Picture by Kate Healy
Have Your Say
Ballarat councillors pass motion to look into position policy.
Alison Foletta
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The woman worked at a tobacconist on Curtis Street.
Alex Dalziel
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Court
Dashcam footage captured the high speed joyride around Ballarat.
Alex Dalziel
A whopping 94 per cent of properties sold for a profit.
Jemimah Clegg
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The median profit from property sales was $310,000 in the December quarter compared with $290,000 in the previous quarter. Pic: Shutterstock
It comes with a Mykonos beach club inspired backyard.
Melissa Kehagias
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"She's made it her own," co-listing agent Randall Kemp of Ray White Woollahra said. Pic: Supplied
Latest News
'Never welcome': AFL condemns Betts' racist attack
Cassandra Morgan, Holly Hales and Shayne Hope • 15m ago
AFL legend Eddie Betts has shared disturbing footage of his children being racially abused. (Con Chronis/AAP PHOTOS)
Cattle test negative after suspected botulism deaths
Holly Hales and Neve Brissenden • 1hr ago
There were confirmed cattle mortalities on board the Brahman Express earlier this month. (HANDOUT/BRIAN SCOTT)

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More than 2,500 families missing a loved one this Easter.
Anna Houlahan
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Support for magpie who bonded with pet dog to return home.
Anna McGuinness
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Staffies Peggy and Ruby with Molly the magpie. Pictures via Instagram/@peggyandmolly
With the colder months flu season returns.
Sophia Baker
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People are getting vaccinated against the flu. Shutterstock
Coles sold nearly 50 million hot cross buns since Boxing Day
Anna McGuinness
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Coles' Taylors Hill bakery team has sold more hot cross buns than any other location in the country. Picture supplied by Coles
'We see each other at least once every day, if not more.'
Anna McGuinness
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Peter Hill and Ron Hooper have been neighbours and good friends for more than 20 years. Picture supplied by Levande
In an Olympic year, the city is in a golden era of athletes.
Greg Gliddon
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Yual Reath, Kathryn Mitchell and Cooper Sherman, among Ballarat's hopefuls. Pictures by Adam Trafford.
Ballarat sprinter Cooper Sherman will take the backmarker's position in the Stawell Gift
Greg Gliddon
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Ballarat runner Cooper Sherman will run in the Stawell Gift, but has pulled out of the 70m event. Picture by Adam Trafford
Sajith Dissanayaka picks up his first EJ Cleary Medal
Greg Gliddon
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Sajith Dissanayaka with the EJ Cleary Medal after his dominant win on Tuesday night. Picture by Adam Trafford
Vikrant Dabra's emotional road back to claim Bernie Davey Medal.
Greg Gliddon
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Lucas cricketer Vikrant Dabra won the Bernie Davey Medal winner for the best player in the BCA Seocnd XI. Picture by Adam Trafford
An extensive art collection is included in the asking price.
Jemimah Clegg • 56m ago
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This charming house awaits its new owner's personal touch.
House of the Week
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Period CBD home with a pub just around the corner
Four-bedroom home with comfort, convenience, and modernity.
Feature Property
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A perfect entry point in Delacombe
A parcel of land in one of Ballarat's premium locations.
Commercial Property
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A whopping 94 per cent of properties sold for a profit.
Jemimah Clegg
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The median profit from property sales was $310,000 in the December quarter compared with $290,000 in the previous quarter. Pic: Shutterstock
It comes with a Mykonos beach club inspired backyard.
Melissa Kehagias
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"She's made it her own," co-listing agent Randall Kemp of Ray White Woollahra said. Pic: Supplied
Australians are feeling the pinch from "sharp increases" in living costs amid rising grocery prices, a national consumer survey shows.
Belad Al-Karkhey
Mike Russell started Melbourne's Baker Bleu with a bread obsession.
Karen Hardy
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Once you've got a healthy starter going, you can keep it on hand for your baking needs pretty much indefinitely. Picture by Parker Blain
Free activities and photo opportunities with the Easter Bunny.
Nieve Walton
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Bill Sleep with the Easter Bunny ahead of their annual fundraiser for Lion's Childhood Cancer Research Foundation. Picture by Luke Hemer
And how that helped the actress with her latest role.
Amy Martin
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Olivia Colman as Edith Swan in Wicked Little Letters. Picture Studiocanal
Clunes Booktown Festival 2024 is on March 23 and 24.
Michelle Smith
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Clunes locals Richard Gilbert, Tess Brady, Hugh Wayland toast their new book A Thirst for Gold, which launches as part of Clunes Booktown Festival this weekend. Picture supplied
From the warm cities of South America to the beauty of Antarctica, this cruise has it all.
Emma Brown
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Trailblazing Australian company led by Tracey Seipel formulated an award-winning herbal formula that has revolutionised bladder control, helping the many millions of people affected.
Time to talk about a key health issue for women - urinary incontinence.
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Have you retired and been able to access your superannuation savings but are now considering returning to work?
Rosie Ryan
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There are issues to consider before taking the plunge to re-enter the workforce after retirement. Picture Shutterstock
The new colony has settled in, creating a lot of interest.
Roger Thomas
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State government budget woes are biting country health builds.
Ben Silvester • 1hr ago
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Multiple emergency crews attended the scene.
Staff Reporters • 1hr ago
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Emergency crews on scene in Lofven Street where a fire broke out at a Nerrina property. Picture by Lachlan Bence.
Businesses are feeling pressure in the aftermath of COVID-19 support.
Nieve Walton • 1hr ago
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Parking, overheads and taxes: Ballarat businesses share their challenges. Pictures by Lachlan Bence and Adam Trafford.
Students raise $3800 for Caritas' water security campaign.
Michelle Smith
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Lumen Christi walkathon Project Compassion appeal leaders Sebastian, Poppy, Samantha, and Morgan with the banner they carried from school to Victoria Park. Picture by Lachlan Bence
This charming house awaits its new owner's personal touch.
House of the Week
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Period CBD home with a pub just around the corner
In these scary times, belief in the afterlife provides comfort.
Garry Linnell
What's old is new again as schools rediscover discipline.
John Hanscombe
The disciplinary climate in Australian schools is among the least favourable in OECD countries. Picture Shutterstock
In 2023, Albanese was shooting for the moon. Now, it's different.
Michelle Grattan
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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. Picture by Sitthixay Ditthavong
A landmark delivers luxury trappings without the price tag.
Sarah Maguire
From business to family, we have all types of travellers covered.
Akash Arora
Hotel Bel-Air.
Meet the "mamas" of the island nation for a taste of laplap.
Angela Saurine
An incredible food experience you can only have in Vanuatu
Car Expert
Tweaked styling and more safety equipment mark the latest, modest update for the Hyundai i30 Hatch range, which will soon be sourced entirely from Europe.
William Stopford
Another 700 Suzuki Jimnys have been recalled for a fuel pump fault which could cause the car’s engine to stall unexpectedly.
Jordan Mulach
The Flipper Zero has become the tool of choice to steal cars overseas, and now at least one of the scanning devices has been seized locally.
Jordan Mulach
The Australian Government may announce several key concessions to carmakers when it puts forward revised emissions regulations this week.
William Stopford
Parternship talks between Fisker and Nissan are over, and Fisker's path to continued solvency seems narrower and rockier than ever before.
Derek Fung
The Senior
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Therese Murray
Proposed law changes to reduce financial elder abuse.
Eileen Wood
The Standing Council of Attorneys-General is looking into changes to financial Enduring Powers of Attorney. Picture Shutterstock
Persistence has paid off for veterans golfer Rita Gounder.
Rowan Cowley
Rita Gounder is Western Sydney Region Veteran Golf Association's ladies player of the year. Picture supplied
Stock & Land
State government heavy vehicle driver training program extended.
Andrew Miller • 56m ago
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"Definitely by next year we've got some cracker utes coming."
Rachel Simmonds
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Electric vehicle importer Russell Klose, Yackandandah, says electric utes may be on the domestic market within a year. Picture supplied
The government has approved the Australia Post request.
Karen Barlow
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Ali & Gaby's quick tips for big wins in understanding your money
Ali and Gaby Rosenberg
Six golden rules to consider for smart investing.
Australians are feeling the pinch from "sharp increases" in living costs amid rising grocery prices, a national consumer survey shows.
Belad Al-Karkhey
To cut down on grocery costs, households are spending more time shopping around for savings. (AP PHOTO)