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.
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
Imagine planning a wedding during the COVID-19 pandemic. Spare a thought for this young couple.
Well, now we've seen everything - there is even International Plover Appreciation Day! Our nature expert says they're, perhaps, a bit misunderstood.
While the number of students opting for unscored VCE has remained fairly steady, several Ballarat secondary colleges have noted an increase in the number of year 12 students who have left school to take up apprenticeships or full-time jobs this year, in part because of the COVID disruptions and remote learning.
Horse owners in Golden Plains Shire have been confused and angered by a proposal to change the number of animals allowed in medium-sized blocks.
Nurseries across Ballarat have boomed, or bloomed, during lockdown with people rediscovering the pleasures and mental health benefits of getting their hands dirty in the garden.
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