Women’s health at the heart
BRIGID Moloney is a former podiatrist who is passionate about women’s health, and women being heard and validated as they navigate specific stages of...
Agent’s passion for travel drives business success
BRON Zappelli is the owner behind Leading Journeys travel and has been a travel consultant for more than twenty-three years. | A fresh, new approach...
A culinary Eureka moment to savour
BORROWED from ancient Greek εὕρηκα, the word eureka means "I have found it!". And that’s how the owners who started the cafe feel and how...
The vision to be her best
FOR Rajinder Uppal, optometrist and owner of OPSM Wendouree, it’s variety that keeps a big smile on her face. “The thing I love about my...
Real estate agency embracing equity
JELLIS Craig Ballarat’s workplace goes hand in hand with this year’s International Women’s Day theme #EmbraceEquity. Equity recognises that each person has different circumstances, and...
Senator says she’ll fight for you
IT is an honour to represent the people of Victoria as a Senator in the Australian Parliament. Whether it’s standing up for women over the...
Following her passion
SHELL French knows the importance of following her passion. At the age of 40 she embarked on a career in aged care and has finally...
Curated catering by experienced professionals
When Mandy Woolley saw the opportunity to purchase a business in November 2021, she and her partner Nick Kelly jumped at it. "We knew that...
A destination to delight!
IT was through a passion for food and coffee and the love of a good conversation that Rachel Sheehan created LYDIARDgeneral, a quirky space...
Creating a space to unwind, learn, grow and heal at Deśa Retreat
EMMA Flick dreamt of creating a boutique retreat for twenty years. She wanted to create a place where people could come to rest and recalibrate...
Inspiration comes from everywhere
FOR woman entrepreneur Sarah Suttie, it was her late grandmother, born in 1926, the same year as Queen Elizabeth that instilled in her a...
Labor MP backs party’s record on women
INTERNATIONAL Women's Day is an important opportunity to acknowledge and celebrate the achievements of women in our society. It is also a chance to reflect...
Australia a ‘powder keg’ for grassfires after big wet
AUSTRALIA could be in for grassfires on a massive scale after three years of wet conditions left the nation loaded with fuel, history suggests. A...
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Hawks flying high this season
LAST Saturday, City Oval's Division 3 side hosted Invermay and had a comfortable twenty-one shot win in Ballarat Highlands Bowls Region Weekend Pennant action. Ron...
Chaotic rule may lead to another mid-season change
MIDWAY through season 2022, the AFL was awkwardly forced to change the rules. In the season's opening rounds, it became apparent that the AFL and...
The numbers behind the growing popularity of the Super Bowl
THE NFL Super Bowl is gaining plenty of traction in Australia. The Kansas City Chiefs’ win over the Philadelphia Eagles last week was watched by...
The ‘real hole’ the bulldogs must fill
DAVID King has outlined the one missing piece that the Bulldogs need to find for the club to be a premiership contender this season. The...
Heppell makes call on Dons’ leadership
DYSON Heppell has stepped down as Essendon's captain. Heppell came to the decision after six seasons at the helm, leading the Bombers through one of...
Ballarat and district golf results for 23 February
Ballarat Golf Club Sunday, 19 February - Open stableford A Grade - 1st - C Carter 17/42, 2nd - J Lillingston 13/39 B Grade - 1st -...
Things rolling along nicely at Midlands
A STRONG finish in the final two rounds will see Midlands Golf Bowling Club conclude the home and away season with four of its...
Utd pinch dramatic ALW comeback win
A DISASTROUS error from Melbourne City goalkeeper Sally James has opened the door for Western United as the A-League Women leaders snatched a dramatic...
Green & Black see red after blowing ALM lead
FRUSTRATED Western United coach John Aloisi has questioned his A-League Men side's horror record under referee Shaun Evans in the wake of a controversial...
Blues boss makes flag declaration in five-year plan
CARLTON CEO Brian Cook has declared the Blues’ ambitions to win both an AFL and AFLW flag within the next five years. But the veteran...