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Cats’ fans to scratch the traffic on Footy Ferries in 2023

CATS’ fans have got their claws out and are ready for another big year thanks to the return of the popular footy ferries that...

Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show ready to bloom

The Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show will transform Carlton Gardens and the Royal Exhibition Building into a horticultural paradise this week. As the southern...

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Western United drop Brisbane match up

A WONDER strike by Brisbane forward Jay O'Shea has secured a 1-0 win over Western United in Redcliffe to keep alive the home side's...

MCG surface in the gun as Scott questions concert decision

GEELONG coach Chris Scott says there was an “issue” with the MCG surface that potentially contributed to two injuries to key Cats on Friday...

Bombers best and fairest inks long-term contract, wrecks shoulder

Essendon forward Peter Wright has put pen to paper to re-sign with the club for a further four years, right before a shoulder injury...

Albanese reveals Indigenous Voice referendum question

AUSTRALIANS will be asked at a referendum whether they support an indigenous voice to parliament and executive government. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese outlined the details...

Big V, Midlands claim top flags

VICTORIA and Midlands bowling clubs have celebrated premierships in Saturday and Tuesday Pennant Division 1 competitions respectively as the Ballarat Highlands Bowls Region season...

Botic-Prijovic strikes pay off for Western United

WESTERN United coach John Aloisi has said he believes wily veteran Aleksandar Prijovic can help get the best out of boom youngster Noah Botic...

David King’s top eight for the 2023 AFL season

NORTH Melbourne premiership great David King has tipped his top eight finishers for AFL season 2023 with only one change from last year, with...

Bontempelli on being considered the AFL’s best

THERE is little doubt that Western Bulldogs captain Marcus Bontempelli is in the top echelon of the AFL’s best players. With four All-Australians, an AFLCA...

Selwood returns to Geelong in new role

GEELONG premiership captain Joel Selwood is set to return to Kardinia Park in a new role. After a 16-season playing career, Selwood will now move...

New fund makes a big difference – Mothers impacted by forced adoption encouraged to apply

MOTHERS separated from a child through forced adoption practices are encouraged to apply to the Victorian Government’s Exceptional Circumstances Fund for a one-off payment...

Geelong Travel and Viking Cruises reach new heights

FAMILY-owned award-winning business Geelong Travel is thrilled to be reaching new heights with Swiss cruise line Viking Cruises in 2023, by offering exclusive deals...

Golden Plains and Ballarat golf results for 16 March

Ballarat Golf Club Tuesday, 14 March - Open stableford A Grade - 1^st - D Ringin 12/38 - 2^nd - N Twaits 12/38 - 3^rd -...

Regional cities brace for Comm Games costs

Five Victorian regional hubs are jumping at the chance to host Commonwealth Games events in 2026 despite concerns over the likely costs. City of Ballarat...

Piastri reveals key to staying unaffected in rookie F1 season

AUSTRALIAN Oscar Piastri has brushed off any external pressure for him in his maiden Formula 1 season. The former F2 champion got his McLaren career...

Blue ribbon day for bowls comps

LOCAL action in the Ballarat Highlands Bowls Region reaches its crescendo this weekend with grand final trophies on the line in all divisions. The top...

Botic nets again as Utd move up ALM table

WESTERN United coach John Aloisi has said it’s important not to weigh rising striker Noah Botic down with any expectation-laden comparisons. The call came after...

The star ‘Pie that could become an All-Australian

KANE Cornes is backing Collingwood forward Jamie Elliott to have a big year. Coming off a 2022 season where the small forward established himself as...

St Joseph’s teams up to offer more

Both Sacred Heart and St Joseph's Colleges are committed to providing students the greatest opportunities to study the subjects they are passionate about. To enable...

RBA fires off another rate hike to tackle inflation

AUSTRALIA'S central bank has bumped up interest rates by another twenty-five basis points, taking the official cash rate to 3.6 per cent. The 0.25 percentage...

Power compo offer draws mixed response

A MOVE to pay landowners two-hundred thousand dollars per square kilometre for energy infrastructure imposed on their properties has been met with mixed reactions. Residents...