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June 20, 2025

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...

June 20, 2025

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...

June 20, 2025

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...

June 20, 2025

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...

June 17, 2025

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...

June 16, 2025

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...

June 13, 2025

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...

June 13, 2025

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...

June 13, 2025

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...

June 13, 2025

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...

June 9, 2025

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...

June 8, 2025

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...

June 7, 2025

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...

June 7, 2025

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...

June 6, 2025

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...

June 6, 2025

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...

June 6, 2025

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...

June 3, 2025

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...

May 31, 2025

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...

May 31, 2025

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...

May 31, 2025

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...

May 30, 2025

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...

May 30, 2025

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...

May 30, 2025

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...