Podcast has chance to persuade critics, audiences
A BALLARAT National Theatre-produced podcast is in line for international honours. Inspired by the Jane Austen novel, the Persuasion Podcast – directed by Liana Emmerson...
Residents shape road safety upgrades
THE State Government has praised input from the Buninyong Road Safety Committee in shaping a pair of road safety upgrades to be undertaken in...
McLean praises Lakers’ resilience in tough win over Melton
THE 2025 version of Lake Wendouree is still a work in progress, but A-grade netball coach Courtney McLean spotted some encouraging signs in the...
Coalition promises $1 million for City Oval upgrade
REDAN Football Netball Club has welcomed a Liberal Party election pledge of $1 million to upgrade Ballarat's historic City Oval if they form Federal...
Redan aiming to bounce back in Good Friday blockbuster
REDAN coach Gary Learmonth believes a standalone clash on Good Friday against Sunbury will give his side exposure to some finals-like atmosphere, with a...
Goalkicking milestone nice, but Bessell covets more flag success
DARLEY'S Kim Bessell has notched up plenty of personal accolades and milestones during her football career. But it's team success and premierships that the Devils'...
New-look Cobras seesigns of improvement
BACCHUS Marsh's netballers can see light at the end of the tunnel, with a new coach and some handy recruits underpinning a renewed optimism...
Baker praises young Swans’ intensity in round one draw
WHILE he fully expects Ballarat's young list to have its ups and downs this season, new Swans coach Ash Baker could not have been...
Opera company returns to Creswick
LYSTER Opera – Victoria's regional touring opera company – will make a grand return to the Creswick Town Hall next month with its stirring...