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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
‘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...
‘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...
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,...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...