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Melanie Whelan

Rowing coach Jamie McDonald with Lucy Richardson and Katie Jackson on the deck ahead of their World Under-19 Rowing Championship venture. Picture by Kate Healy

We're an Olympic rowing city, these history-makers evolve the brand.

The factor causing our rowing reputation continue to swell is tangible

Western United had a goal-less outing at Mars Stadium on November 11, including a goal ruled out for Daniel Penha by video review. Picture by Kate Healy

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Back off Robbie Slater: former Socceroo's swipe at Ballarat is unfair

Imagine the reception a Daicos or two might make visiting town, but the Cup they hold has huge pulling power alone. Picture Collingwood Football Club

Collingwood fans to perpetuate slightly ludicrous Holy Grail obsession

The rare chance to run Ballarat's landmarks and historic streets will be a big drawcard for tourists and hometown-proud runners. Picture Ballarat Marathon

If you need one reason to run, it's November in Ballarat

Emily Sweet

Considering a career in journalism? How The Courier can help.

How The Courier is helping Ballarat youth consider careers in journalism

Ross "Huck" Gilbert is piecing together the history-making 1954 Golden Point under-14 premier and champion team that helped set the foundations for the now-Ballarat Football Netball League juniors. Picture by Kate Healy

This team still matters, 70 years on, to Ballarat junior footy ranks

Victorian Premier Cricket clubs have shown interest in young Ballarat Bolts players, such as Eve Righetti, playing in the statewide competition. Picture by Adam Trafford

Take a closer look at our cricket before we're all out

Lauren Jackson's catch cry "not done yet" speaks volumes about the kind of athlete she is in setting new standards in what is possible. Picture by Keegan Carroll

Get ready to taste what Lauren Jackson's 'not done yet' mantra can bring

A vandalised vote "yes" sign. Picture by James Joyce

We are one, and free to vote yes or no

Young cricketer and footballer Sara Kennedy is continuing to break barriers for girls, 50 years after six Ballarat sportswomen hatched a radical plan for recognition. Picture by Adam Trafford

Six Ballarat women hatch plan, half-century later it still breaks barriers

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A light illuminates the Lake Wendouree walking track at about 8:20pm on Thursday, November 9. Picture by Bryan Hoadley

"Should have happened years ago," one reader states.

'What a shocker': Readers have their say on lighting, heritage, and trains

Approval 'a sad day for Ballarat'

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David Pope's editorial cartoon for Wednesday, November 29, 2023. 

Kiwis learn the cost of coalition horsetrading.

Where there's smoke there's dodgy politics

People protesting in support of Palestine outside Parliament House earlier this year. Picture by Sitthixay Ditthavong

Palestine under siege is a daily heartbreak.

I wanted to visit my family's homeland. Now I can only hope to save it

Children born today are expected to witness the end of global population growth in their lifetime. Picture Shutterstock

Let's not kick the can down the road any further.

The declining birth rate must be treated similar to climate change

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