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Embark on a fulfilling career as a TAFE teacher

THERE has never been a better time to step back into study to become a TAFE teacher. Vocational trainers are in huge demand, and with...

RBA lifts interest rates again

THE festive season has been soured by another round of interest rate pain, following the Reserve Bank board's decision that more tightening is...

Open road race something to Crowe about

BLUE skies and brilliant sunshine greeted the forty-five riders who competed in the Eureka Open on Sunday 29 October on roads near Burrumbeet, Waubra...

Matildas’ latest win is evidence of massive mindset change

THE Matildas’ stunning 8-0 rampage win over the Philippines on Sunday is evidence of a massive mindset shift, according to Tony Gustavsson. Sam Kerr and...

Will Simmons return to all-star level?

BEN Simmons and the Brooklyn Nets returned to action over the weekend upon the resumption of the NBA season, losing the first two games...

MGH digital edition, 3 November

Full digital edition, 3 November

Former PMs urge end to religious hatred

SIX former Australian Prime Ministers are calling for an end to religious hatred as tensions rise amid Israel's sustained campaign against Hamas in Gaza. John...

Payne a picture as she recalls Melbourne Cup glory

GLIDING into Flemington in a flowing red dress while mounted on a white horse with the Melbourne Cup in hand was a little more...

Recruitment blitz celebrates the power of top teachers

A TEN-million-dollar recruitment blitz has been rolled out in a bid to boost the number of teachers across the nation. The new advertising campaign, called...

VEC at its limit, push for new laws

THE most senior figures at the Victorian Electoral Commission have warned the organisation is at its limits and faces critical risks unless laws are...

Activist urges socials safety

EATING disorders, mental health crises and poor self-image have all been linked to social media, but body image activist Taryn Brumfitt has said the...

Migrant families try tree change in city-country doco

NEW SBS documentary Meet the Neighbours is following eight culturally diverse families who have moved from the city to the country. For the three-month experiment,...

Golden Plains and Ballarat golf results for 3 November

Ballarat Golf Club Tuesday 31 October - Open stableford A Grade - 1st - L Mitchell 11/40, 2nd - H Chaudhary 9/37, 3rd - T Sutherland...

Aloisi delights in Botic’s heroics

COACH John Aloisi has lauded Noah Botic after the young striker stepped up to score a late winner from the penalty spot in Western...

Matildas goalkeeper injured as Western beat Victory

MELBOURNE Victory will be sweating on the fitness of Lydia Williams after the Matildas goalkeeper was injured while conceding a late goal in a...

New AFL season opener set for 2024

GREATER Western Sydney is set to open the 2024 AFL season against Collingwood, with the Giants awaiting final confirmation from head office. GWS CEO Dave...

Shark breaks silence with defiant LIV stance

GREG Norman has declared he never had any fears of losing his job as LIV chief executive amid the threat of the merger with...

Documentary sheds new light on The Wiggles

FROM The Little Mermaid to Barbie to Wonka, 2023 has seen no shortage of big screen nostalgia and now The Wiggles are adding their...

Nile Rodgers, Chaka Khan bring funk to Jazz Festival

"The time has come to take you to a place of maximum funkosity," Nile Rodgers told the crowd in Melbourne. Over six hours at the...

Engineering careers are closer than you think.

FOR some people, a career in engineering seems too far us of reach but at The Gordon, there are accessible pathways to engineering degrees. Recently,...

Golden Plains and Ballarat golf results for 26 October

Ballarat Golf Club Tuesday 24 October - Open stableford A Grade - 1st - K Kennedy, 2nd - R Lawrence, 3rd - N Twaits 8/38 B Grade...

Earthquake rattles regional Victoria

A 5.0-magnitude earthquake has rattled residents in southwestern Victoria with thousands of people reporting to have felt the early morning tremor. Geoscience Australia data showed...

How to get to Geelong Cup

STAFF at the Geelong Racing Club have issued comprehensive transport information for people attending the bet365 Geelong Cup next week. Set for Wednesday 25 October,...