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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...

Big V holds on strong ahead of break

VICTORIA Bowling Club will head into the Christmas with four out of their six Saturday Pennant sides placed in the top four while in...

Race for Ray rounds out cycling season

EUREKA Cycling Club travelled to Myrniong to stage the final race for the 2022 on Sunday, 11 December - the Ray Hodgson Classic sponsored...

Cycling young gun Plapp targeting Paris

CHASING unfinished Olympic business, Australian cycling young gun Luke Plapp will use the next twelve months to further develop his huge talent. Plapp, his partner...

Australian cricketers were encouraged to cheat

DAVID Warner’s manager James Erskine has given the clearest indication that the 2018 ball-tampering saga was wider than first reported, stating there were “far...

Cornes calls out round one fixture

KANE Cornes has taken aim at the AFL’s round one fixture release, labelling it a “free kick” for Victorian teams. AFL broadcasting and fixture boss...

Ballarat and district golf results for 15 December

Ballarat Golf Club Saturday, 10 December - Men, A Grade - 1^st - R Bromley 5/24, 2^nd - C Prato 9/41, 3^rd - K Kavanagh...

Amazing cruising on the mighty Murray

WITH so many of us dreaming of the picturesque outlook, relaxation, culture and cuisine of cruising; you can return to that incredible floating feeling,...

Magic comes to life at Fairy Park

FAIRY Park is based on ancient tales, myths and legends featuring traditional fairytale scenes in an awe-inspiring location. Make your way along winding paths through...

Late drama as Glory beat COVID hit Western in

RYAN Williams and Jack Clisby have unleashed mesmerising strikes as Perth Glory claimed a thrilling 2-1 win over COVID-hit Western United in A League...

Pandemic inspires quirky art exhibition

AS Melbourne's arts scene continues to recover from the pandemic, a dynamic exhibition that blurs the line between contemporary art and design has taken...

Andrews unveils new ministry

THE re-elected Andrews Government's ministry was sworn in at a ceremony at Victoria's Government House on Monday. Jacinta Allan remains Deputy-Premier and in charge of...

Effort rewarded, in and out if the saddle

EUREKA Cycling Club staged The Livitsanis trophy race on the Windmill circuit in warm and windy conditions on Sunday, 4 December. Shaw’s Cycling Centre sponsored...