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Golden Plains and Ballarat golf results for 18 May

Ballarat Golf Club Tuesday, 16 May - Open stableford A Grade - 1st - R Wallace 5/36, 2nd - M Hunter 11/36, 3rd - P Netherway...

PM defends budget spending, denies inflation fears

PRIME Minister Anthony Albanese has defended the billions in budget spending on vulnerable and low-income Australians as the Coalition warns it will feed higher...

RBA flags inflation concern over tighter rental squeeze

Renters are already feeling the squeeze but population growth and sluggish home building could push prices even higher. Low vacancy rates and strong demand have...

AFLPA head backs rule for Tassie to recruit contracted players

GEELONG superstar and AFLPA president Patrick Dangerfield has said he believes the newly announced Tasmanian team should have access to contracted players from rival...

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...