Welcome to a popular feature for The Courier, where we show a selection of cartoons from our resident artist, John Ditchburn.
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More commonly known throughout Ballarat as 'Ditchy', the veteran cartoonist brings you a different take on what's making news.
READ MORE: BALLARAT'S DITCHY IS A MAN OF MANY PARTS
You've probably seen his work in our print edition, as well as in our online stories, but we now bring it to you all in one place.
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Thousands of junior and senior Ballarat students went back to school this week after two months of home learning. Sofia was particularly excited to see her friends again. Strict social distancing and hygiene measures were enforced.
With gyms and organised sports returning soon due to easing lockdown laws, experts are warning residents could injure themselves more easily as a result of limited exercise.
Yep, a greyhound got free before the start of her race in Ballarat earlier this week. She then went on to win her fifth career race. Check out the video HERE.
We are still none-the-wiser on when motorists will drive through Bridge Mall but we now know who will draw up the plans after a City of Ballarat council announcement.
With coronavirus restrictions easing, one of Ballarat's major crime problems - car fires - has returned, from not just in bushland but suburban streets.
After months of speculation, the infamous fallen palm tree at Civic Hall has been replaced.
On the face of it, the council's draft budget may look bleak for the city's infrastructure and capital works - but the City of Ballarat says "a slight increase" in investment is expected despite how the figures read.
Some Ballarat Football Netball League clubs have suggested they are happy to sit the season out after delays due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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