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February 4, 2023

Family violence reform for survivors

VICTIM survivors of family violence in Victoria can now report crimes and seek justice more easily under a new systemic reform. Six years after the...

February 3, 2023

Pyrenees Hideout Festival announce activities for all ages

Organisers of the Pyrenees Hideout Festival, to be held on 11 February in Beaufort, have announced a range of extra activities and attractions...

February 3, 2023

Lakeside club gets set for major milestone

LEARMONTH Bowling Club kick off their one-hundred-and-fifty-year celebrations this Saturday with a twilight match against Ballarat. "We are wishing to replicate the match we played...

February 3, 2023

Short named best in BBL

BALLARAT product and Adelaide Strikers opening batter Matt Short has been named the Big Bash League's player of the tournament at the Cricket Australia...

February 3, 2023

Green and black hammer Canberra

CANBERRA United's A-League Women's season has slumped to a new low, thrashed 5-0 by Western United on their home patch in a second straight...

February 3, 2023

Aloisi puts heat on AL as Western Utd draw

WESTERN United men’s team boss John Aloisi has unloaded on A-League scheduling, describing his side’s summer afternoon kick-offs as "ridiculous" after the Green and...

February 3, 2023

‘It’s very Bradman-like’: Healy on Smith

IAN Healy says it’s a “privilege” watching Steve Smith as the superstar finds top form for the Sydney Sixers in the BBL. After returning to...

February 3, 2023

‘Roos buying into Clarkson’s ‘unbelievable’ energy

NEWLY appointed North Melbourne co-captain Luke McDonald said he and his teammates have completely “bought-in” to Alastair Clarkson’s methods this pre-season. Clarkson joined the Kangaroos...

February 2, 2023

Vision Radiology: leading the way in imaging diagnostics

AN instrumental part of diagnostic practices, MRI scans are used by doctors to diagnose and monitor numerous medical conditions such as cancer, stroke, trauma,...

February 2, 2023

Childcare centres need more qualified staff

AS the demand for childcare in Australia accelerates, so does the need for qualified childcare educators. The Gordon TAFE is responding to local industry needs,...

February 2, 2023

Golden Plains and Ballarat golf results for 2 February

Ballarat Golf Club Thursday, 26 January - Open stableford A Grade - 1st - K Kavanagh 9/41, 2nd - J Kerr 3/40, 3rd - L Howlett...

January 29, 2023

Mentoring program for meaningful change

WOMEN and Mentoring, also known as WAM, offers a unique and early intervention support to women and non-binary people - all women - who...

January 29, 2023

Aged care offers rewarding career opportunities

THE growth of the aged care sector has seen an upsurge in job opportunities within the industry. For those that choose this path, the genuine...

January 27, 2023

More night games for weekend blowers

BALLARAT East will hold their first Ballarat Highlands Bowls Region Pennant match under lights this Friday evening. There’s great expectations from club members as their...

January 27, 2023

Diamanti shines in United ALM win

A SPECTACULAR long-range effort from Alessandro Diamanti has helped Western United to a late 1-0 win over Sydney FC in the A-League Men. Coming in...

January 27, 2023

Keane on song as United down Roar

HANNAH Keane has continued her charge towards the A-League Women golden boot as she helped Western United to a 2-0 win over Brisbane Roar. The...

January 27, 2023

Concerns over lack of matches before India series

IAN Healy doesn’t agree with Australian opener Usman Khawaja’s assessment that practice matches aren’t necessary ahead of the four-Test tour of India. While lead-in matches...

January 27, 2023

Criticism of Saints a key factor in Hayes’ return

ST Kilda legend Lenny Hayes has taken the criticism of his club personally, admitting his return to the Saints was motivated by a desire...

January 22, 2023

How to become a commercial drone pilot

LOOKING for a side hustle or a fresh career? Then flying drones may be for you, and getting a licence can be easier and...

January 21, 2023

Government urged to ‘step up’ on vaping

PUBLIC health experts are calling for updated advertising laws to stop the promotion of vaping to young people on social media. Experts are weighing in...

January 20, 2023

Coast community shines for FECRI

MORE than one-hundred and fifty people turned out for the recent third annual Lighthouse Classic to raise money for the Fiona Elsey Cancer Research...

January 20, 2023

Early play a chance to beat the heat

LOCAL bowling clubs took advantage of an opportunity offered by the governing body, the Ballarat Highlands Bowls Region, to vary start times with the...

January 20, 2023

United, Jets play out draw on Mars

WESTERN United and the Newcastle Jets have played out a frustration-filled 1-1 A-League Men draw at Mars Stadium last Sunday. Though both sides had enough...

January 20, 2023

West Utd women’s unbeaten run ends

NEW Western Sydney import Sarina Bolden has ended a personal goal drought to help the Wanderers send A-League Women ladder leaders Western United to...