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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

Full digital edition, 15 September

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...

Brereton ignites pre-finals bye debate

IS the league better or worse off with a pre-finals bye? The brainchild of outgoing CEO Gillon McLachlan has been in place since 2016 as...

Ange produces again as Spurs soar to second place

TOTTENHAM Hotspurs are flying under Australian coach Ange Postecoglou as his side maintained its unbeaten run in the Premier League with a stunning 5-2...

Can Naughton match high expectations?

KANE Cornes has called on Aaron Naughton to take the next step in 2024. Naughton finished the 2023 season with 44 goals from 23 games,...

MGH – Special Edition

Full digital edition, 8 September

Top economic adviser appointed

LEADING economist Danielle Wood will become the first woman to head a major Federal Government advisory body. The Albanese Government had originally named public servant...

Voice campaigns urged to keep mental health top of mind

ADVOCATES for Indigenous mental health are trying to do the impossible: encourage politicians to be more civil. The Australian Indigenous Psychologists Association and Black Dog...

No outcome after mediation between Pesutto and Deeming

MEDIATION between the Victorian Opposition Leader and a former Liberal MP threatening him with defamation action has failed to reach an outcome. John Pesutto told...

Golden Plains and Ballarat golf results for 8 September

Ballarat Golf Club Tuesday 5 September - Open stableford A Grade - 1st - C Paige 14/39, 2nd - R Taylor 11/36, 3rd - R Cassells...

Summer kick-offs ditched in A-League draws

Men and A-League Women won't be subject to searing summer temperatures this season after league bosses benched the loathed 3pm kick-off time. The big win...

Max Gawn misses extended All-Australian squad

PRIZED Fremantle recruit Luke Jackson has emerged as an outside chance for an All-Australian berth after edging his former mentor Max Gawn for a...

Clarkson questions AFL equalisation model

NORTH Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson has said he believes the AFL could be doing a better job with equalisation. Clarkson took over the helm of...

Bombers’ legend tips Scott to be ‘ruthless’

ESSENDON great Matthew Lloyd is tipping Brad Scott to make some ruthless calls on the club’s list this off-season. While Essendon showed initial signs of...