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Teachers walk off the job for second time as AEU pushes government for deal

Victorian public school teachers will strike for the second time this year as they continue their push for improved working conditions. Teachers will stop work...

Press Council celebrates 50 years

The Australian Press Council is marking its 50th anniversary by reinforcing the importance of accountability, ethical journalism and public trust in an era increasingly...

Five wines to try at The Red Series

SEPPELT Original Sparkling Shiraz (Seppelt Great Western) If there's one wine that that proudly says 'Western Victoria' in a single glass, this is it. Sparkling...

Borrowers face a narrowing window as lenders reprice risk

DIRECTOR of debt and structured finance, CBRE Victoria Australia's commercial real estate lending market is entering a new phase. While debt remains readily available, lenders are...

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Trains return as V/Line begins staged service recovery

V/Line services will begin running at reduced capacity from noon on Thursday, bringing an end to more than 24 hours of suspended travel. Services across...

Phone service back, V/Line trains remain halted

Telstra services have been mostly restored across the country, but V/Line services remain disrupted following a national outage. The telecommunications provider experienced a major, nationwide...

SENSE- ational Aireys lives up to its name

THE inaugural and exciting SENSE-ational Aireys festival, held between Friday 29 May and Sunday 28 June, lived up to its name and was truly...

Stop accepting women’s pain as normal

WOMEN'S health experts are urging people to stop accepting debilitating period pain as "just part of being female", warning that symptoms disrupting daily life...

Business festival to inspire, educate and connect

AS winter sets in, it's a timely reminder of the important role we all play in supporting local businesses through the cooler months. While many...

BABBA: The world’s most loved and authentic ABBA concert

BABBA is the most exciting and musically accurate tribute to ABBA in the World thrilling audiences with their spellbinding performance of all the hits,...

Geelong Travel’s rare Ghan charter promises unforgettable journey

Travellers looking to experience one of Australia's most iconic rail adventures have the chance to secure a place aboard an exclusive charter of...

Winter Wonderlights returns to brighten the coldest nights

THERE are few signs that winter has arrived in Ballarat quite like the return of Sovereign Hill's Winter Wonderlights. Sure, the frosty mornings and extra...

Meet the makers…

WINTER'S best wine event returns to Ballarat on Friday 17 and Saturday 18 July. Coinciding with the commencement of 'red wine weather', The Red Series...

Woolshed Clothing turns 30

WOOLSHED Clothing was established in 1996 by Pam and Colin Sefton at The Great Southern Woolshed on the Western Highway. Opening a clothing shop was...

Trusted care with BCH: navigating the shift to Support at Home

WITH the introduction of the new Aged Care Act, the way older Australians access support in the home will change. The national Support at Home...

Ballarat Lifestyle Village – quality, affordable pet-friendly over-50 living

LOCATED in the eastern Ballarat suburb of Brown Hill, Ballarat Lifestyle Village sits in a quiet, suburban setting, yet it's just minutes away from...

Making Winter more comfortable

AS winter settles in, many of us find ourselves spending more time at home, seeking warmth, comfort and a little extra support in our...

Making Lives Better in Ballarat

AT Nurse Next Door Home Care Services Ballarat, our purpose is simple: Making Lives Better. We believe everyone deserves to live independently, comfortably, and...

Dancing the night away

THE 2026 Dancing With Our Stars gala raised more-than $306,000 for the Ballarat Foundation last Saturday evening as 10 sponsored community members and partners...

Warm up with Ballarat’s Hot Choc Showdown…

Get ready to treat yourself this winter, with Ballarat's Hot Choc Showdown returning for the 2026 Ballarat Winter Festival, inviting locals and visitors to...

Geelong veteran “keen” to play on in 2027

PATRICK Dangerfield has spoken about his desire to play beyond this season. Having made his debut in 2008 with the Adelaide Crows, the Geelong captain...

Feast for the senses: Design Exchange returns

THE Design Exchange Winter Market is returning to Ballarat Mining Exchange for its 16th year, ready to warm shoppers from Saturday 27 to Sunday...

Making the dream more achievable

FOR many Victorians, the dream of building a new home remains firmly on the horizon. But with ongoing cost-of-living pressures and household budgets under...