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 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 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
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...
May 30, 2025
Tomahawk to be thrown into CHFL action this weekend
BEAUFORT Football Netball Club president Nick Franc says if the effort and teamwork displayed behind the scenes in the lead-up to Geelong legend Tom...
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
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 29, 2025
Nerves, excitement for Hawkins ahead of Beaufort appearance
GEELONG legend Tom Hawkins became accustomed to being a part of big games during a stellar 359-game AFL career with the Cats,...
May 24, 2025
Jolly named state’s top young athlete
STAR BMX racer Josh Jolly's USA Pro Series campaign is off to a flying start. Competing in the top-tier pro men's class, the 19-year-old is...
May 23, 2025
Roosters rewarded for effort
AFTER a few close calls, North Ballarat is hoping a breakthrough win over Redan can be a bit of a turning point. The Roosters posted...
May 23, 2025
Lions make statement in win over Roosters
REDAN’S BFNL A-grade netball drought against North Ballarat is finally over, after the Lions stunned the powerhouse Roosters at City Oval last Saturday. The Lions...
May 23, 2025
Roos rebound strongly; tough Swans test awaits
EAST Point coach Joe Carmody has said he was pleased with the Kangaroos' emphatic response to a 45-point loss to Sunbury, after inflicting reigning...
May 23, 2025
Fry has ‘throw at the stumps’ in cup heats
HADDON greyhound trainer Ashleigh Fry admits a tilt at this Sunday's Sportsbet Ballarat Cup heats will be a massive step-up in grade for Reiko...
May 20, 2025
Exhibition urges visitors to channel their inner Litherland
A NEW interactive exhibition at the RACV ArtHouse is paying homage to renowned Creswick artist Victor Litherland. My Creswick Sketchbook opened in late March and...
May 16, 2025
Burra get overdue ‘reward for effort’ with strong win
SEBASTOPOL coach Tony Lockyer says an impressive win over Lake Wendouree will provide the Burra with a boost of momentum as they head into...
May 16, 2025
Coach full of praise for milestone Roosters goal shooter
NORTH Ballarat multiple-premiership coach Annie McCartin has lauded star goal shooter Maddy Selmon following her 250th club game for the Roosters in last Saturday's...
May 12, 2025
Great 1934 air race to be celebrated on stage
THE rags to riches story of Ballarat-born philanthropist and entrepreneur Sir MacPherson Robertson and his commitment to sponsoring a London to Melbourne air race...
May 11, 2025
Teenager raises the bar with athletics feats
THE dust has barely settled on the 2024-25 track and field season - but at least one young Ballarat athlete could be forgiven for...
May 9, 2025
Lions welcome challenge against league benchmark
REDAN coach Gary Learmonth says he is looking forward to seeing the young Lions embrace the challenge of facing top BFNL side Melton on...
May 9, 2025
New-look Roosters defence wins plaudits following tough win
NORTH Ballarat coach Annie McCartin says she is proud of how her players responded to their first loss of the season, after surviving a...
May 9, 2025
Art Space show walks line between beauty & danger.
FOR multidisciplinary artist Annelise Serena Belladonna, art is a catalyst for personal growth and self-discovery. The 25-year-old founder of Atropa Studios' first solo exhibition, Belladonna,...
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