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.
FEATURE TOON
After months of uncertainty, Ballarat pubs, restaurants and cafes have reopened, albeit with strict social distancing measures to help stop the spread of COVID-19.
The swans are at it again up at Lake Wendouree. That's right - as more and more people have been driving around the lake with school drop-offs amid an easing of restrictions, these legends have been running rampant on Wendouree Parade.
The threat to workers losing their jobs due to cheap imports from overseas was in the news all week in the lead-up to a rally on Friday. McCain says European imports would be potentially 'catastrophic'.
Parking meters will be switched on in Ballarat's CBD next week after appeals from CBD businesses amid easing restrictions.
Another country football league called off its season on Thursday due to the coronavirus crisis. Meanwhile, Ballarat Football Netball League has set a deadline for a 2020 shortened-season decision - will it go ahead?
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