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Voice ‘certainly winnable’ as pre-polling opens: PM

THE referendum to enshrine an Indigenous voice in the constitution is "certainly winnable", the Prime Minister has said, as more Australian stars commit to...

Extended Aus Open serves up Sunday start

The Australian Open will start on a Sunday in 2024, becoming a fifteen-day event in a bid to reduce the pressure on players and...

Apprentice dropouts in sights amid cost of living woes

A GREATER focus will be placed on keeping apprentices in work as poor pay exacerbates already tight budgets and triggers dropouts. Concerns over worker shortages...

In your own home, on your own terms

IN the heart of Ballarat and its surrounding areas lies a beacon of hope and compassion, Nurse Next Door Home Care Services owned by...

Celebrating seniors all month long

Premier Jacinta Allan is encouraging everyone to enjoy Victorian Seniors Festival this October. THE Victorian Seniors Festival is back for 2023! The festival, which will run...

Lachie Neale crowned Brownlow Medal winner

BRISBANE star Lachie Neale has been crowned the 2023 Brownlow Medallist, winning the award on thirty-one votes on Monday evening. In what was a thrilling...

Stats highlight areas of concern for Pies

COLLINGWOOD’S scoring power in Saturday’s AFL Grand Final is set to prove a major concern. That’s the message from David King, who’s warned the Magpies...

Christmas Parties & Functions – Special Feature

MGH digital edition, 29 September

Full digital edition, 29 September

321 Cafe Learmonth has a new team, and they’re looking forward to opening soon!

PLANNING to open five days a week, from Wednesday to Sunday, they'll offer an evening meal service on Fridays and Saturdays. As the warmer weather...

The new and intuitive CPAP device by ResMed has just been released. How is it different?

RESMED'S revolutionary CPAP device, the AirSense 11, is redefining the way we approach sleep apnea therapy. Quality sleep is paramount to a healthy life, and...

The Ballarat Trotting Club is a perfect place to get together for Christmas

Check out all the new things at the Flying Horse Entertainment Venue   THE Flying Horse Entertainment Venue has just undergone a multi-million-dollar renovation to become...

Get into the spirit of the season at the Ballarat Turf Club

The Sportsbet Ballarat Cup is a great way to enjoy Christmas with the team   The Ballarat Turf Club is ramping up preparations for the new...

Two great opportunities to get together at the Mercure Ballarat Hotel this Christmas

Choose from Ballarat’s Biggest Christmas Party or a hassle free traditional festive lunch, or both!   EXPERIENCE the holiday season like never before at Mercure Ballarat...

Jacinta Allan to replace Andrews as Victorian premier

VICTORIA has its first woman as premier in 30 years, with Jacinta Allan chosen by Labor to replace Daniel Andrews. Ms Allan ran for leader...

Can Giants repeat 2019 heroics against Pies?

GWS booked themselves a preliminary final berth with their twenty-three-point semi final win over Port Adelaide last Saturday night. After starting their September campaign in...

Postecoglou credits striker sparking comeback win

ANGE Postecoglou’s Tottenham Hotspurs are in second place on the English Premier League table after one of the most dramatic comebacks in recent history. Coming...

MGH digital edition, 22 September

Full digital edition, 22 September

Golden Plains and Ballarat golf results for 21 September

Ballarat Golf Club Tuesday 19 September - Open stableford A Grade - 1st - R Cassells 13/42, 2nd - G Anders 13/39, 3rd - N Twaits...

MGH digital edition, 15 September

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This referendum is about recognition, listening and getting better results

-OPINION PIECE CATHERINE KING MEMBER FOR BALLARAT, MINISTER FOR INFRASTRUCTURE, TRANSPORT, REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT   FOR many years, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have advocated...