March 3, 2023
Senator says she’ll fight for you
IT is an honour to represent the people of Victoria as a Senator in the Australian Parliament. Whether it’s standing up for women over the...
March 3, 2023
Following her passion
SHELL French knows the importance of following her passion. At the age of 40 she embarked on a career in aged care and has finally...
March 3, 2023
Labor MP backs party’s record on women
INTERNATIONAL Women's Day is an important opportunity to acknowledge and celebrate the achievements of women in our society. It is also a chance to reflect...
March 3, 2023
Success built by a dedicated team
WOMEN are making incredible contributions to the business world. From entrepreneurs to CEOs, women are proving that they can be successful in any field....
February 26, 2023
From the desk of Roland Rocchiccioli – 26 February
For those who revel in titillating, sex scenes in movies, let me assure you, actors loathe doing them; furthermore, they are totally...
February 25, 2023
Australia a ‘powder keg’ for grassfires after big wet
AUSTRALIA could be in for grassfires on a massive scale after three years of wet conditions left the nation loaded with fuel, history suggests. A...
February 24, 2023
Hawks flying high this season
LAST Saturday, City Oval's Division 3 side hosted Invermay and had a comfortable twenty-one shot win in Ballarat Highlands Bowls Region Weekend Pennant action. Ron...
February 24, 2023
Chaotic rule may lead to another mid-season change
MIDWAY through season 2022, the AFL was awkwardly forced to change the rules. In the season's opening rounds, it became apparent that the AFL and...
February 24, 2023
The numbers behind the growing popularity of the Super Bowl
THE NFL Super Bowl is gaining plenty of traction in Australia. The Kansas City Chiefs’ win over the Philadelphia Eagles last week was watched by...
February 24, 2023
The ‘real hole’ the bulldogs must fill
DAVID King has outlined the one missing piece that the Bulldogs need to find for the club to be a premiership contender this season. The...
February 24, 2023
Heppell makes call on Dons’ leadership
DYSON Heppell has stepped down as Essendon's captain. Heppell came to the decision after six seasons at the helm, leading the Bombers through one of...
February 23, 2023
Golden Plains and Ballarat golf results for 23 February
Ballarat Golf Club Sunday, 19 February - Open stableford A Grade - 1st - C Carter 17/42, 2nd - J Lillingston 13/39 B Grade - 1st -...
February 19, 2023
MP says she’s delivering for Golden Plains
OPNION PIECE BY CATHERINE KING MEMBER FOR BALLARAT MINISTER FOR INFRASTRUCTURE, TRANSPORT, REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT I AM so lucky to represent this beautiful part of the...
February 17, 2023
Things rolling along nicely at Midlands
A STRONG finish in the final two rounds will see Midlands Golf Bowling Club conclude the home and away season with four of its...
February 17, 2023
Utd pinch dramatic ALW comeback win
A DISASTROUS error from Melbourne City goalkeeper Sally James has opened the door for Western United as the A-League Women leaders snatched a dramatic...
February 17, 2023
Green & Black see red after blowing ALM lead
FRUSTRATED Western United coach John Aloisi has questioned his A-League Men side's horror record under referee Shaun Evans in the wake of a controversial...
February 17, 2023
Blues boss makes flag declaration in five-year plan
CARLTON CEO Brian Cook has declared the Blues’ ambitions to win both an AFL and AFLW flag within the next five years. But the veteran...
February 17, 2023
Scott identifies fresh role for utility
DYNAMITE utility Jake Stringer will be given time to get fully fit and become the “strength and power” athlete that he is, coach Brad...
February 17, 2023
The star Cat Ugle-Hagan should look to emulate
IS Jeremy Cameron the perfect prototype for what Jamarra Ugle-Hagan could one day become? Since being taken with pick one in the 2020 National Draft,...
February 16, 2023
The Australian International Airshow thunders back to life!
ACROSS the first weekend in March, Avalon Airport will ring to the thunder of jets, the clatter and roar of aerobatic and vintage aircraft...
February 16, 2023
Golden Plains and Ballarat golf results for 16 February
Ballarat Golf Club Tuesday, 14 February - Open stableford A Grade - 1st - T White 14/41, 2nd - A Hamilton 11/37, 3rd - A Brandenburg...
February 11, 2023
Push to wind up failed plastics recycler
A COURT will be asked to wind up the company behind a soft plastics recycling scheme that's left mountains of waste across the country. Authorities...
February 10, 2023
Western women upset by Perth Glory
PERTH Glory are daring to dream of a once-unlikely charge into the A-League Women finals after an upset 3-1 win over leaders Western United...
February 10, 2023
Wanderers claim points in ALM win over United
WESTERN Sydney Wanderers snapped their four-game winless streak last Sunday with a 1-0 victory over Western United. Victory came via 28th minute strike from Yeni...
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