Lakers eager to bounce back
LAKE Wendouree coach Courtney McLean says the Lakers will be keen to put last week's loss to Redan behind them by bouncing back against...
Lions take confidence from win; Roosters make bold move
IT MIGHT not have been pretty to watch, but Redan coach Gary Learmonth is hoping his side's win over Lake Wendouree on Saturday will...
Modern love story playing at BMI
THE Ballarat National Theatre's production of Geoffrey Nauffts' Tony Award-nominated play Next Fall will hit the stage at the Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute this weekend. Described...
Lions claw way back to earn high-stakes win
REDAN playing coach Ashlee Smith believes the hard yards are paying off for her side after notching up a stirring comeback win over fellow...
Hamilton finds laughter is the perfect medicine
ANDREW Hamilton has always been able to see the funny side of most things. Ironically, it took a four-month stretch in two of Sydney's maximum-security...
Explore ideas, dreams at book fest
THE Inter Club Drop-in Centre will be the place to be for bookworms next month. Featuring everything from author appearances, readings and panels to a...
Lakers embracing stern test against in-form Redan
LAKE Wendouree coach Courtney McLean believes her netball side will learn plenty about their season from a BFNL clash against Redan at C.E. Brown...
Burra primed for crucial Roosters clash
SEBASTOPOL is eagerly anticipating the second half of its BFNL 2025 campaign, starting with a pivotal showdown against North Ballarat at Marty Busch Recreation...
Cobras to clash with top of the ladder Lions
BACCHUS Marsh coach Nichole Gleeson says she is ultra-pleased with her side's progress this season, but knows there are still plenty of big challenges...
Big two weeks loom for Lions
REDAN coach Gary Learmonth admits the Lions' season is reaching a critical stage as they get set to return to action after the King's...
Alfredton Eagles mark 50 years of hits and memories
FROM humble beginnings to decades of passion, commitment and community spirit, Alfredton Baseball Club has celebrated its fiftieth anniversary. A major milestone for one of...
Back-to-back cups for champion Explicit
CHAMPION sprinter Explicit upped the ante in his remarkable comeback to racing by claiming back-to-back Group 2 Ballarat Cup victories last Friday night. Second favourite...
Funding boost to FedTAFE
A MULTI million dollar funding boost at Federation TAFE is aiming to give aspiring tradies more access to state-of-the-art training facilities and courses in...
Coach excited by 23-and-under interleague challenge
A DEEP passion for developing young footballers and building social connections through sport have inspired Jake Bridges to take on the role as coach...
Tomahawk helps the Crows fly
BEAUFORT couldn't have scripted a better finish to Geelong legend Tom Hawkins' cameo appearance for the club in last Saturday's CHFL clash against Hepburn. The...
Baker proud of Swans’ gutsy win
IF Ballarat is to contest this year's BFNL finals series, coach Ash Baker will look back on last weekend's one-point thriller against Redan as...
Devils dig in for crucial win over Roosters
DARLEY coach Shannon Blackman has praised her players' resilience and determination to stay the course after a memorable victory over North Ballarat last Saturday. The...
Yellow Brick Road leads to Ballarat in June
THERE'S no place like home, and for the cast of BLOC Music Theatre's The Wizard of Oz, Ballarat is home during June. The beloved musical...
Nellie helps Tour d’Horse top $1m target
BUNINYONG horse enthusiast Nellie Tuddenham has helped the KIDS Foundation smash its $1 million fundraising target for this year's Tour d'Horse. Riding in memory of...
Trainer back in the winner’s circle after six years
AFTER a six-year hiatus from the racing scene, Craig Conron has made a triumphant return to the winner's enclosure. It took only two starts for...
Boyd savours comeback win aboard Quizlet
BALLARAT dual-licence holder Lucinda Boyd put a difficult 12 months for her stable behind her by steering Quizlet to an emotion-charged comeback win at...
Swans showing signs of progress
IT HAS been a tough start to the season for Ballarat's netballers, but after a spirited effort against East Point last Saturday, Swans coach...
Kangaroos building self-belief, says coach McLean
EAST Point believes its BFNL netball resurgence is on track after notching back-to-back wins for the first time this season. Chasing their first finals appearance...
Pawsome opportunity to adopt a new best friend
EVER considered adopting a dog as a pet? Then why not a greyhound? About 15 former racing dogs – hoped to be someone or a family's...