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More commonly known throughout Ballarat as 'Ditchy', the veteran cartoonist brings you a different take on what's making news.
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
The Ballarat Wildlife Park is one of the many tourist attractions in trouble due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, management wants these attractions to be allowed open by the start of the upcoming school holidays.
The wildlife park is also still waiting on federal funding, according to Ballarat MP Catherine King.
Will there be a crowd at this year's Ballarat Cup? The Ballarat Turf Club still has hope.
While still on racing, debate was fierce during the week about whip use on horses. What do Ballarat racing experts think?
Not seeing family and friends during the COVID-19 pandemic has been one of the hardest things to deal with. One such person finding it hard says "no one quite understands what it's like to be absolutely alone, day after day".
Don't let age stop you from doing anything - even making online videos about fishing.
Like many, cover bands and entertainment providers have been hit hard this year due to the ongoing coronavirus crisis.
The operation of the Civic Hall is expected to cost ratepayers more than half a million dollars every year, the City of Ballarat has said.
The Black Hill community has continued to push back on the City of Ballarat's decision to harvest over 200 pine trees without community consultation, despite a report outlining the need for their removal.
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