Ballarat Carols by Candlelight 2021
Full digital edition, 16 December
World Heritage pitch refined
A BID to gain world heritage status for sites in Victoria's historic goldfields won't affect local development, the mayor of Ballarat has said. Local councils...
Pfizer vax okayed for young children
CHILDREN as young as five will be able to get a COVID-19 vaccination from January following final approval from Australia's immunisation advisory body. The Federal...
Australia to make own mRNA vaccines
AUSTRALIA will set up its own mRNA vaccine manufacturing facility to produce as many as 100 million vaccines a year, helping the country prepare...
Western United extend winning streak
WESTERN United have extended their A-League Men winning run to three after defeating Brisbane Roar 1-0 at GMHBA Stadium. After they proved frustratingly blunt in...
Lyon joins elite class of bowlers
NATHAN Lyon has joined a group of Australia’s most prolific bowlers after taking his four-hundredth test wicket. The off-spinner became just the third Aussie player...
Aussie at the centre of thrilling F1 title decider
AUSTRALIAN FIA race director Michael Masi is at the centre of one of the most controversial decisions in Formula One history that occurred late...
Ballarat and district golf results for 15 December
Ballarat Golf Club Sunday, 12 December - Mixed team stableford 1st - L Roder, S McCuskey, P Roder and P McCuskey 125, 2nd - J Lawrence,...
Sydney, Melbourne exodus not over yet
AUSTRALIANS are still deserting Melbourne and Sydney in droves and moving to other capital cities or the regions, according to an online removalist booking...
Push for more cervical cancer self-testing
CERVICAL cancer screenings have declined with almost half of Victorian women failing to keep up with routine appointments during the pandemic. The Cancer Council estimates...
Full digital edition, 9 December
Cash splash to help kids re-engage
THE Victorian Government will spend One-hundred and thirteen million dollars to help children re-engage in the extracurricular activities they loved before the COVID-19 pandemic. Announced last...
Country bowls strong as ever
THE bowls competition between the neighbouring rural communities of Learmonth and Smeaton is keen, and both clubs have teams competing in various Ballarat-Highlands Bowls...
Western Utd on right track, says Aloisi
NEW Western United coach John Aloisi is confident his team is on the right track after a disciplined 1-0 win over champions Melbourne City...
Pair claim Bathurst with dominant victory
CHAZ Mostert has claimed his second Bathurst 1000 driving to add the 2021 great race alongside Lee Holdsworth. The Walkinshaw Andretti United duo were dominant...
Langer backs Paine over texting controversy
AUSTRALIAN coach Justin Langer has thrown his support behind embattled former captain Tim Paine, describing him as one of the best people in cricket. Paine...
Ballarat and district golf results for 1 December
Ballarat Golf Club Saturday, 4 December - Stroke, Monthly Medal black tees Monthly medal winner - Kevin Bailey A Grade - 1st - P Bath 5/70, 2nd...
Take the wheel and discover northwest of the Grampians
Known for its relaxed country atmosphere, Horsham is a bustling commercial centre tucked away on the banks of the Wimmera River.
IT...The platypus will look at you
PAINTED by international artist D’vate, a third silo in Rochester’s silo art program, a platypus, is now complete. The platypus is one of the most...
Firms must do more to retain staff: report
AUSTRALIA'S recovery from the impact of the COVID-19 Delta variant is fully underway, and as long as the new Omicron strain doesn't get in...
Full digital edition, 2 December
Non-urgent surgery cap to increase
THE cap on non-urgent operations at private hospitals across Victoria has increased by a quarter and public hospitals have resumed up to 50 per...
La Niña cycle set for summer
EXPERTS from the Australian Bureau of Meteorology have said that this summer will be cooler and wetter than normal. The advice came last week when...