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VIDEOS: On Remembrance Day, we reflect on the sacrifices made by those who risked and gave their lives to protect us.

Remembering Australians at War | Video

Remembering Australians at War

Massive crowds gathered for the Ballarat dawn service. PICTURE: ADAM TRAFFORD

Watch the dawn service, flick through the photos and read the stories.

Anzac Day dawn service in Ballarat 2015

SQMS John 'Jack' Woodland Loomes, service number 438, served in the 4th Light Horse Regiment in WW1. 

Grandsons of Bendigo ANZAC veteran Sergeant Jack Loomes share their fond memories of the early enlistee who served in War World 1.

From country lad to a Light Horseman

Before last year's dawn service. PICTURE: JEREMY BANNISTER

The Courier will broadcast the 2015 Anzac Day dawn service in Ballarat live on Periscope.

The Ballarat Anzac Day dawn service live on your phone

WODONGA: Three horse riders tracking the journey their forefathers took to enlist in World War I passed through Barnawartha and Wodonga yesterday.

Tracking their forefathers’ path to war

Marjorie Cameron from Laurieton will be in Gallipoli for Anzac Day.

NINETY year old Marjorie Cameron from Laurieton is preparing for the trip of a lifetime.

Anzac legend: “Ernest would have been very pleased for me.”

Respect: Nancy Sedgwick with a photo of her father, Les Lee, who served in World War I. PICTURE: KATE HEALY

AS AUSTRALIA prepares to commemorate the Anzac centenary, the Sedgwick-Lee family has paid tribute to their own family members who fought in WWI. 


Family tribute to soldiers

Brothers in arms: Surviving World War II Eighth Battalion veterans Jack Oliver, George Addlem and Stan Phillips at their annual reunion on Sunday.
PICTURE: KATE HEALY

A TRIO of surviving Ballarat World War II diggers shared their war stories on Sunday. 


World War II diggers share their stories

RESPECT: Phoenix P12 Community College students Amber Barker-Lovett and Jayke McPherson attach a poppy to one of the plaques along the Avenue of Honour. PICTURE: JEREMY BANNISTER

DRIVERS travelling along the Avenue of Honour would have seen plenty of industrious students on Monday morning. 


Poppies to commemorate all soldiers

POPPY AVENUE: Haddon and District Lions Club member Chris Rigg with one of the 3000-plus poppies that Phoenix P-12 Community College and Ballarat Specialist School students will place at memorial plaques on Ballarat’s Avenue of Honour. 
Picture: Jeremy Bannister


About 3000 poppies will be attached to plaques on the Avenue of Honour on Monday.


Poppies  for all avenue plaques

Recognition: Marg McPhee, Bev Hardenberg with Zac, Lee Crawley with Duke, and Lyn Maniz with Jax. PICTURE: LACHLAN BENCE

THE ultimate sacrifice paid by animals in war will be commemorated this Anzac Day in Ballarat. 


Animals, too, paid ultimate sacrifice during battle

Medal mystery: Wendouree resident Danny Forde found a World War I medal belonging to an English solider. Picture: Kate Healy

A WENDOUREE resident is searching for the descendants of a World War I English solider after he discovered a lost war medallion years ago.


Search for medal family

CLIFFORD Polkinghorne (tree No. 307) was born at St Arnaud, but was a 23-year-old farmer from Scott Parade in Ballarat when he enlisted on October 5, 1914, and joined the 8th Battalion. 

Hero dies ‘in the very front line’ of battle

Art Galley of Ballarat director Gordon Morrison and gallery board chairman Vicki Coltman prepare for the exhibition opening. Picture: Justin Whitelock

A POIGNANT tribute marking the centenary of Gallipoli and the 70th anniversary of the end of World War II will be unveiled at the Art Gallery of Ballarat this weekend.

Art gallery tribute to Australians in wartime

Light horse trooper: Cameraman Matt Leiper and BBC correspondent Phillip Mercer interview Warrant Officer Gary Chandler. PICTURE: KATE HEALY

CRESWICK’s Anzac spirit will be on show around the world in the lead-up to the Gallipoli centenary. 


BBC in town for Anzac  centenary

FORMER Ballarat actor Aaron Glenane stars alongside Sam Worthington in a new mini-series.

New Gallipoli miniseries tells the story of Diggers from Ballarat

THE Creswick Museum will portray stories of the Anzacs at its newest exhibition.

Creswick Museum to share Anzac stories

Tree No. 203: Gordon Crocker was among those who joined the AIF soon after the outbreak of World War I, when he enlisted on August 24, 1914.

Anzac Day centenary: Shrapnel claimed young accountant

UNTOLD stories of Ballarat’s World War I servicemen and women have been revealed for the first time.


Research unearths Diggers’ untold stories

Centenary of the Gallipoli landing at the Shrine of Remembrance in Melbourne. A girl places a poppy in the poppy wall at the Shrine. Photo Justin McManus

The commemoration of Anzac Day at the Shrine of Remembrance.

Anzac Day at the Shrine of Remembrance

Poppies placed on the Roll of Honour, after the Anzac Day Dawn Service at the Australian War Memorial in Canberra on Saturday 25 April 2015. Photo Alex Ellinghausen

Photos from the National Dawn Service at the Australian War Memorial.

Anzac Day 2015: National Dawn Service 

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UNTRUE CLAIMS: Australian Food Sovereignty Alliance president Tammi Jonas says the claims about the bill are 'fearmongering' and 'alarming.'

Widespread condemnation of false claims over new agricultural legislation.

New agriculture bill 'fearmongering' condemned

OPPOSITION: Mitta North farmer Judy Cardwell and Kiewa Valley farmer Belinda Pearce organised a rally in Melbourne protesting the camping rules last year. Photo by Mark Jesser.

Public land where cows graze has been opened up for camping causing conflict between farmers who manage the land and fishers who want access to the river.

Camping battle heats up as farmers and fishers clash

Chocalatto cafe in Buninyong, photographed in August 2021. Picture Lachlan Bence

Cafe charged over allegedly breaching COVID rules

A hydrogen energy pilot plant in Victoria's Latrobe Valley. The hydrogen produced will be trucked to Hastings Port for shipping to Japan. Picture: Shutterstock

The government-backed project produces hydrogen from brown-coal gasification.

Hydrogen project to increase emissions, FOI documents reveal

SPOTLIGHT: Ballarat has reported 473 new cases of COVID-19 in one day, as the number of active infections rise to the highest levels in the state.

Killer inequality impact in a pandemic felt by all, as Ballarat tops state virus tally

Festive catch: expert forecasts potential COVID-19 disaster over holiday season

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Neat as a pin and beautifully maintained, this home in Lucas is definitely one that every house hunting family should inspect.

Immaculate modern family home | House of the Week

Ideally situated in one of Ballarat North's most tightly held and sought-after locales is this unique home that has it all.

Luxury home with elevated views | Feature property

In a prime Bridge Mall location, this a wonderful investment opportunity that offers immediate rental return with owner/occupier options for the future.

Outstanding Bridge Mall freehold | Commercial property

Presenting an extremely rare opportunity to purchase this magnificent Lake Wendouree home, which was completed in February 2021.

Immaculate home footsteps from the lake | House of the Week

This 1972 Ewan Jones architecturally designed home is a timeless representation of the 1970s lifestyle and the cool, relaxed vibe that accompanied it.

Architectural flair from the 1970s | Feature property

Colliers is pleased to present for sale 'The Ansonia' on a walk in walk out basis.

Your chance to own The Ansonia | Commercial property

This home has stunning and uninterrupted views from its elevated position on the lower slope of Mount Buninyong.

A modern classic in Buninyong | House of the Week

Nestled within an established cottage garden on a quiet tree-lined street is this well-presented 1870s Redan residence.

A delightful surprise package | Feature property

Ballarat's Red Peppa has been built on the ethos of serving fine dining with a very popular contemporary Australian menu.

Hospitality in the heart of Ballarat | Commercial property

This home is a masterful combination of space and light and creates a stunning lifestyle haven on a private tree-lined street.