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November 2, 2023

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...

November 2, 2023

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...

November 2, 2023

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,...

November 2, 2023

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...

October 27, 2023

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...

October 27, 2023

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...

October 27, 2023

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...

October 27, 2023

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...

October 26, 2023

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...

October 26, 2023

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...

October 26, 2023

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,...

October 26, 2023

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...

October 22, 2023

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...

October 20, 2023

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,...

October 20, 2023

Things looking good in Invermay Park

MIDLANDS bowls president Barry Wilson has said he’s pleased with the start to the season with the club’s top team competing in Division 2...

October 20, 2023

Healy takes aim after poor World Cup start

FORMER Australian wicketkeeper Ian Healy said he holds grave concerns for Australia’s future in the Cricket World Cup after convincing defeats in the opening...

October 20, 2023

Calls for coaches to go following scathing report

FORMER Olympic swimmer James Magnussen has responded to an article that outlines the treatment of female swimmers within the Australian national swimming team. The Daily...

October 19, 2023

Golden Plains and Ballarat golf results for 20 October

Ballarat Golf Club Tuesday 17 October - Open stableford A Grade - 1st - J Morcombe 10, 2nd - P Kiely 7, 3rd - R Schwanker...

October 13, 2023

Sustainable home living on display

LOCAL environmental group Geelong Sustainability has announced the return of one of its largest yearly events. Known as Sustainable House Day, the annual three-week event...

October 13, 2023

Mixed pairs head into final rounds

COMPETITORS in the Ballarat Highlands Bowls Region started their State Championship events last weekend with play in the first two rounds of Mixed Pairs...

October 13, 2023

Saturday pennant gets underway

IT WAS a cold start that greeted bowlers onto the greens on Saturday for their first game of Saturday Pennant in the Ballarat Highlands...

October 13, 2023

Paine concerned as Aussies pummelled

TIM Paine has said he holds significant concerns for his protege Alex Carey and his recent efforts after Australia slumped to a comprehensive defeat...

October 13, 2023

Boxing commentator on concerns for combat sports

RENOWNED sports commentator Andy Raymond has openly admitted he is worried for what the next decade may look like for combat sports, due to...

October 12, 2023

Customised cabinetry to complement your home

THE first step towards your beautiful new kitchen, bathroom, laundry, living space begins with a little time spent meeting with an Advanced Cabinetry designer...