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About: Alistair Finlay

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Editor at the Ballarat Times News Group. Once at Westlock News, The Advocate, and the Latrobe Valley Express. Oilers fan. Email: [email protected] Facebook: @alistairfinlayjournalist twitter: @alistairfinlay_ Instagram: @alistairfinlayeditor

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December 13, 2019

Inverleigh plan set for panel

AN amendment to the Inverleigh Structure Plan has been sent to the Minister for Planning with the aim of convening an independent panel to...

December 12, 2019

Art project to help healing

A PROCESS to create a commemorative space in Ballarat where people can reflect on issues resulting from sexual abuse is underway and organisers are...

December 12, 2019

Region’s water levels high

GOOD rain over winter has led Central Highland Water to say that the city’s water supplies are in a “good position” as summer gets...

December 12, 2019

Investors using rate cuts to get ahead

Historically low interest rates are motivating investors to pay down their mortgages faster, according to an expert buyer’s agent.

DIRECTOR and buyer’s agent...

December 8, 2019

Glenn Ridge and Jules Zass in as Carols hosts

TWO new hosts of Ballarat Carols by Candlelight presented by Harcourts have been announced. Glenn Ridge and Jules Zass will take on masters...

December 7, 2019

Fire danger period begins soon

MUNICIPALITIES across the region, including Ballarat, Golden Plains, Moorabool and Hepburn will enter the Fire Danger Period from 1am on Monday, 9 December. That means...

December 6, 2019

New plans for Sturt Street bike path revealed

REGIONAL Roads Victoria has released updated plans for a bike path along Sturt Street and the reaction from stakeholders is mixed. The latest iteration of...

December 6, 2019

Somers out as Carols host

ORGANISERS of the Ballarat Carols by Candlelight have announced that Daryl Somers will not be hosting the event. President of the organising committee, Matt...

December 6, 2019

A chance to kick more goals at OLHC

FOOTBALL just got more fun at Our Lady Help of Christians school in Wendouree thanks to an effort by different groups across the community...

December 5, 2019

Split Milk makes a huge splash!

VICTORIA Park came alive on Saturday as the music festival season got underway with Split Milk. Artists from across Australia and around the world entertained...

December 5, 2019

Upcycled Christmas trees go on show

Ballarat Specialist School’s tree embraced the idea of the sustainable Christmas, decorated with...

December 5, 2019

Golden Plains Shire welcomes new citizens

Madeline Orr, Alejehndro Borda and Mary and Michael Hughey, became citizens at a...

December 5, 2019

Festive styling tips with Metricon

Christmas is an invitation to get creative with the styling in your home. Sticking to the traditional red, green and gold tacky decorations is...

December 4, 2019

Christmas spirit to shine in Buninyong

FAMILY fun and celebrating the festive season will again be the focus for this year’s Buninyong Community Carols, set for Saturday, 7 December. [caption id="attachment_65729"...

December 4, 2019

New rules for municipal swimming pools

SWIMMING pools across the City of Ballarat have rolled out new guidelines for the supervision of children. The rules relate to the ratio of supervising...

December 1, 2019

More free parking announced

THE City of Ballarat is making the new Creswick Road carpark free to use until the end of January from today. With 300 spaces, the...

November 28, 2019

Top Libs visit for State Council

FEDERAL Treasurer Josh Frydenberg, state opposition leader Michael O’Brian and members of the shadow cabinet were joined by approximately 300 rank and file members...

November 27, 2019

Over 20 garage sales, one road

GOT the urge to find and pick a unique antique, some horse-riding kit or almost anything else? Well head down the Ballarat-Colac Road on Saturday...

November 27, 2019

Golf results for Wednesday, 27 November

Bannockburn Gold Club, Saturday, 23 November - Stableford, Medal of Medallist Men - 1st - J Richards 40, 2nd - M Pfarrer 40, 3rd -...

November 24, 2019

Lots of benefits to Spilt Milk warm up

ACTS and have been confirmed for Fringe Benefits, the over ten-hour long, citywide prelude to Spilt Milk. Set for Friday, 29 November the warmup for...

November 20, 2019

Funds for youth support agency

BERRY Street, Victoria’s largest independent child and family services organisation recently received a $400 donation from The Order of Saint John of Jerusalem. The funds...

November 14, 2019

Volleyball tourney set for Minerdome

VOLLEYBALL Ballarat’s Annual Skins tournament goes at the organisation’s new home at the Mars Minerdome this weekend. Played over a round-robin format and featuring 24...

November 14, 2019

Incumbents returned at Shire’s mayoral election

COUNCILLORS Owen Sharkey and Joanne Gilbert are once again Mayor and deputy-mayor Golden Plains Shire. Their re-election came at council’s special meeting last week, with...

November 14, 2019

Evans says he’s one and done

GOLDEN Plains Shire councillor David Evans has announced he will not seek re-election in 2020. Cr Evans made the statement following the vote for...