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Simmons a ‘strong chance’ to make boomers return

BEN Simmons could make a long-awaited Boomers appearance as early as this year’s World Cup, with coach Brian Goorjian confirming the three-time NBA All-Star...

Green and black ‘will be back’ after grand final rout

WESTERN United are determined to make sure their brilliant inaugural A-League Women season isn't a flash in the pan after falling short in their...

United beat Glory amid ALM finale anti-climax

DEFENDING champions Western United have grabbed a bittersweet 2-1 victory over Perth Glory in the final game of the A-league men season at HBF...

AFL urges clubs to form a position on voice referendum

THE AFL is urging clubs to form a position on the upcoming Indigenous voice to Parliament referendum. Australians will later this year be asked to...

Can Naughton return to his dominant ways?

DAVID King sees a resurgence from Aaron Naughton as the key for the Bulldogs to take their game to another level. The Dogs have had...

Hird has locked himself into a new career says Sheedy

KEVIN Sheedy has all but ruled out a coaching return for James Hird, saying the club legend is moving “full throttle” into the business...

Buckle up for in-flight brownies

DESSERT experts Brazen Brownies are encouraging people to take to the skies to and from Avalon Airport after launching a new partnership with Australian...

Creativity and artefacts bring history to life

LOVERS of history, the arts, and culture will be into what’s on offer at the Eureka Centre this Ballarat Heritage Festival. The centre is hosting...

Turn pages for a trip back in time

THE Ballarat Historical Society is turning ninety this year and to celebrate the milestone the group is hosting a range of exciting events at...

Diamanti calls time on glittering career

WESTERN United's Italian superstar Alessandro Diamanti will hang up his boots at the end of the 2022/23 A League Men season campaign. The attacking midfielder...

Change, soul searching on the cards for Western United

WESTERN United will run a fine-tooth comb through what went wrong in their disastrous A-League Men title defence as they attempt to quickly bounce...

‘Absolute no-brainer’ for interstate Anzac Day fixture

ADELAIDE Crows premiership captain Mark Bickley has said it’s “an absolute no-brainer” for an interstate club to own a game on Anzac Day alongside...

AFL urged to adopt regular Thursday night fixtures

BROWNLOW medallist Gerard Healy has said he believes Thursday night footy must become a permanent fixture. After five rounds of Thursday night clashes to start...

Wine and dine with tableware art

IF you’re looking for an exciting backdrop to enjoy a meal in during Ballarat Heritage Festival, the Great Takeaway will have you covered. Taking place...

Golden Plains and Ballarat golf results for 27 April

Bannockburn Gold Club Saturday, 22 April - Stroke A Grade - 1st - J Murphy 86/17/69, 2nd - T Milne 74/4/70, 3rd - B Smith 88/17/71,...

Youth workers mentor young people to re-engage

IN an increasingly complex world, young people seek more support and guidance to navigate the myriad of issues they face today. Rising to this challenge...

Experts to showcase their crafts

CONTEMPORARY flair and traditional artisan skills are coming to the Ballarat Heritage Festival again this year with the return of the Craft Lab. The four-day...

Full digital edition, 21 April

MCH – Special Edition

New Eureka rider salutes in Rising Sun

EUREKA Cycling Club staged the eighth edition of the Rising Sun Trophy on Sunday, 16 April at Learmonth. Club newcomer Paul Brick landed his first...

Western into ALW grand final

WESTERN United are through to the A-League Women grand final in their first year in the competition following a 1-0 win over minor premier...

ALM stalwart Topor-Stanley to retire

VETERAN Western United defender Nikolai Topor-Stanley has been described as a "legend of Australian football" after calling time on a storied A-League Men career. The...

United down Reds, keep final’s hope alive

A POST-season spot for Western United’s ALM side is still a possibility following the Green and Black’s key 1-0 victory over Adelaide United at...

Gather round to remain in SA for three seasons

THE Gather Round will remain in South Australia for the next three seasons, the AFL has confirmed alongside the SA Government. The inaugural Gather Round...