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Here’s why Australian champions love cycling in Ballarat

AFTER hosting twenty editions of road cycling national championships, Ballarat has become an icon of Australian sport. The crowds lining Mount Buninyong, twilight action on...

Little lady with a big heart

Little is an attractive young cat in now at BARC ready for her new fur-ever home. Best suited as an indoors cat, this girl doesn’t...

Suburb by suburb snapshot Maiden Gully

The size of Maiden Gully is approximately 41.7 square kilometres and has many parks covering nearly 20 per cent of total area. The population in...

Rate hike cycle claims $25,000 toll say researchers

THE number of stressed Australians opting to refinance their mortgage remains near record levels, but millions more are being urged to take the plunge...

Rental fix hinges on more homes

BOOSTING the supply of rentals, particularly social housing, has been identified as central to solving Australia's rental crisis over the long term. A Federal Parliamentary...

Aloisi under the pump as Western go down again

WESTERN United coach John Aloisi has apologised to the club's fans after his team produced their "worst" A-League Men effort in years, going down...

Fears Kyrgios won’t return to professional tennis

NICK Kyrgios’ withdrawal from a second consecutive Australian Open campaign has raised questions about his future at the top of professional tennis. So much so,...

Curators stop short of BBL apology

The abandoned BBL|13 match between the Melbourne Renegades and Perth Scorchers at GMHBA Stadium is set to have lasting ramifications. Cricket Australia has committed to...

Full digital edition, 15 December

Kids dive into the underwater art of Jean Jullien

NOISE and chaos at the National Gallery of Victoria is just fine with French artist Jean Jullien. At the launch of RIFIFI: Jean Jullien for...

Ollie! Ollie! Ollie! Oi! Oi! Oi!

Meet Ollie, the seven-year and six-month-old gorgeous Maremma sheep dog. Ollie is now looking for a new home where he can be loved and a...

Seniors group sounds alarm over housing

NEW research has shown the impact a lack of affordable and age-appropriate housing is having on older people says a lobby group for older...

Town by town snapshot Rushworth

Rushworth is approximately 179.7 square kilometres and has four parks covering nearly 0.5 per cent of total area. The population in 2016 was 1320 and...

Torcaso quits as Western ALW coach, Kat Smith appointed

WESTERN United A-League Women coach Mark Torcaso has stepped down to focus on his job with the Philippines, with former Western Sydney mentor Kat...

The inspiration behind the Lions’ comeback win

COMING into the three-quarter huddle seven points down and having kicked just three goals for the game, the Brisbane Lions players had every reason...

Nadal confirms return date ahead of Aus Open

The 2024 Australian Open has received a major boost with former world number one Rafael Nadal detailing his warm-up plans for the first Grand...

Full digital edition, December 8

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Local landscaper builds dream first home

METRICON customer and first-time homeowner Matt Stahl recently received the keys to his brand-new home. Through hard work, Mr Stahl saved up to buy a...

More buyers seeking trees over seas

THE days of interstate migrants packing up and heading to the beach appear to have flat-lined with more and more buyers seeking out inland...

Lost boy needs a forever home

If you grew up thinking that all the world is made of faith, and trust, and pixie dust, then Peter Pan, the stunning one-year-old...

Suburb by suburb snapshot Huntly

Huntly is approximately 41.6 square kilometres and has five parks covering nearly 14.5 per cent of total area. The population of Huntly in 2016 was...

Livingstone to finish up as AFLW boss

AFLW boss Nicole Livingstone has announced she will step down at the end of the week. The news came at the start of AFLW grand...

Comm games medallist backs calls for event to be scrapped

IS it time for the Commonwealth Games to be permanently removed from the international sporting calendar? With the fallout continuing from the Victorian’s Government decision...