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All options on the table in 2023: RBA

THE Reserve Bank is keeping its options open going into the new year as the gloomy global outlook, confusing spending behaviour and the threat...

How becoming a dad helped a test star be a better cricketer

AUSTRALIAN test superstar Marnus Labuschagne has admitted the birth of his child in late September has been instrumental in his recent run of form. Labuschagne...

Hawks’ board must be patient with Mitchell

HAWTHORN coach Sam Mitchell has a healthy, admirable sense of confidence. He always has. That belief in his ability shone through across his brilliant 329...

Full digital edition, 30 December

Grass looking greener in Ballarat North

BALLARAT North Bowling Club go into the new year with great spirit knowing their club's pennant teams are enjoying success. "All our pennant teams currently...

Tips to master the 2023 AusCycling Gran Fondo National Championships

THE 2023 AusCycling Gran Fondo National Championships is back at RoadNats in 2023. This is your chance to tackle the iconic Mount Buninyong climb head...

The Australian International Airshow is back and returning with a BANG!

AUSTRALIAN International Airshow - AIRSHOW 2023 - the largest air show in the southern hemisphere, will return to Avalon Airport from Friday, 3 March,...

Celebrating 180 years of the iconic passage race and ready to party!

GEELONG’S Festival of Sails will be celebrating a major milestone and is ready to party when it returns in January, as it salutes the...

Grass looking greener in Ballarat North

BALLARAT North Bowling Club go into the new year with great spirit knowing their club's pennant teams are enjoying success. "All our pennant teams currently...

Full digital edition, 23 December

Festive weather to be a cracker

IT'S time to dust off the cricket bats and sun hats - backyard barbecues and celebrations outdoors are officially back on as temperatures around...

More young Aussies feel isolated, left out

FORCED to endure months in COVID-19 lockdown, most young Australians have come away feeling lonely and left out. The majority of 12 to 25 year...

Chips are down for pubs this summer

THE price of hot chips in pubs and takeaway restaurants could be on the rise this holiday season due to a nationwide potato shortage. Hospitality...

Libs unveil new shadow cabinet

THE Victorian Opposition has unveiled its shadow cabinet weeks after its state election loss to Labor. Liberal Leader John Pesutto’s new frontbench includes Sandringham MP...

A-League grand finals in Sydney could end in ‘disaster’

AUSTRALIAN football great Matt McKay has voiced his worries about the upcoming A-Leagues grand finals set to take place in Sydney. Despite a large amount...

McLachlan comments on Brownlow betting scandal

AFL CEO Gillon McLachlan has commented on the Brownlow betting scandal that swept through the league in November. League umpire Michael Pell was one of...

Travellers embrace the return of luxury coach tours with Christian’s.

FOLLOWING a turbulent few years for the travel industry, Christian’s Bus is thrilled to be on the road again, taking loyal clients to see...

Ballarat and district golf results for 22 December

Ballarat Golf Club Saturday, 17 December - Men, stableford A Grade - A Macnachie 6/38, 2^nd - S Klain 2/38, 2^nd - L Howlett 5/35 B Grade...

Logarzo brace leads Utd past City in ALW

WESTERN United have underlined their status as A-League Women contenders, with Chloe Logarzo's brace headlining a 3-1 upset of Melbourne City that sent the...

Prijovic goal lifts Western Utd to ALM win

ALEKSANDAR Prijovic's knack of scoring against Western Sydney Wanderers has continued as the Serbian striker fired Western United to a much-needed A-League Men win. Prijovic's...

Free Christmas, NYE public transport

Public transport will be free to travellers on Christmas Day and New Year's Eve. Public Transport Minister, Ben Carroll, announced the plan and said public...

Dude, where’s my self-driving car?

WHEN Mike Rosenbaum weaves through Sydney's peak-hour traffic, stopping, starting and stopping again, he looks a lot less frazzled than drivers around him. His secret?...

Full digital edition, 16 December

Fire restrictions start next week

THE official fire danger period in the City of Ballarat and some surrounding municipalities will begin at 1am on Monday, 19 December. With the danger...