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December 9, 2021

Langer backs Paine over texting controversy

AUSTRALIAN coach Justin Langer has thrown his support behind embattled former captain Tim Paine, describing him as one of the best people in cricket. Paine...

December 8, 2021

Golden Plains and Ballarat golf results for 1 December

Ballarat Golf Club Saturday, 4 December - Stroke, Monthly Medal black tees Monthly medal winner - Kevin Bailey A Grade - 1st - P Bath 5/70, 2nd...

December 8, 2021

Take the wheel and discover northwest of the Grampians

Known for its relaxed country atmosphere, Horsham is a bustling commercial centre tucked away on the banks of the Wimmera River.

IT...

December 8, 2021

The platypus will look at you

PAINTED by international artist D’vate, a third silo in Rochester’s silo art program, a platypus, is now complete. The platypus is one of the most...

December 3, 2021

Firms must do more to retain staff: report

AUSTRALIA'S recovery from the impact of the COVID-19 Delta variant is fully underway, and as long as the new Omicron strain doesn't get in...

December 2, 2021

Non-urgent surgery cap to increase

THE cap on non-urgent operations at private hospitals across Victoria has increased by a quarter and public hospitals have resumed up to 50 per...

December 2, 2021

La Niña cycle set for summer

EXPERTS from the Australian Bureau of Meteorology have said that this summer will be cooler and wetter than normal. The advice came last week when...

December 2, 2021

Smith no traditional V-C says Cummins

NEW Australian Test captain Pat Cummins will lean on vice-captain Steve Smith for advice when it comes to field settings at specific times during...

December 2, 2021

Why the Bombers were so delighted to draft Hobbs

ESSENDON list boss Adrian Dodoro insists the club was thrilled that Ben Hobbs got through to their first pick in the first round of...

December 2, 2021

Cat was ‘very unlucky’ to be delisted

FORMER Geelong tall Blake Schlensog could find his way back to Kardinia Park just 12 months after being delisted by the club. Schlensog, a former...

December 2, 2021

Clunes bowlers lead the way

CLUNES Bowling Club is enjoying a great start to the Ballarat-Highlands Bowls Region Saturday Pennant season, taking the lead in all three divisions in...

December 2, 2021

Why Darcy’s AFL start might be different

COULD Western Bulldogs father-son Sam Darcy start his career in defence? The key position talent is “conditioned to an AFL lifestyle” and is capable of...

December 2, 2021

Eureka season ends in sunshine

TWENTY Eureka Cycling Club members enjoyed criterium racing in glorious sunshine on Sunday, 28 November. The eight riders in Division 2 had a tactical race...

December 2, 2021

Wenzel-Halls sparks Utd win over Glory

WESTERN United have snared their first A-League Men victory under new coach John Aloisi with recruit Dylan Wenzel-Halls scoring in a scrappy 1-0 triumph...

December 1, 2021

Golden Plains and Ballarat golf results for 1 December

Ballarat Golf Club Saturday, 27 November - Tournament event 8, Men's Irish 4 Ball 1st - W Hines 5, D Wallis 0, J Howlett 9 and...

December 1, 2021

World of opportunity at Federation TAFE

For school leavers, the change of preference period is one of the most important times of the year.

IF your priorities have changed...

December 1, 2021

Rediscover the wonder of Chinatown

WANDERING up and down the ‘top half’ of Little Bourke Street, the smells, sounds, and sights represent a part of Melbourne’s history which is...

November 27, 2021

Awaken your sense of adventure in Wartook Valley, the sunset side of the Grampians

This region is where visitors will find Laharum, Wartook, Roses Gap and Brimpaen, and is only a 30-minute drive from Horsham. Renowned for spectacular sunsets,...

November 27, 2021

Hands-on learning!

The Gordon's remedial massage students benefit from practical work placement.

FOR many years Torquay Chiropractic and Sports Clinic have taken on work placements...

November 25, 2021

Hawks flying high

CITY Oval has continued its promising start after the second round of Ballarat-Highlands Bowls Region Saturday Pennant games. The Division 1 side tops its table,...

November 25, 2021

Eureka back in the saddle

EUREKA Cycling returned to ‘racing’ on Sunday, 21 November after a three-month COVID induced break. The members only event was well received with 20 odd...

November 25, 2021

Western drop opener to Victory

THE Tony Popovic era at Melbourne Victory has started on a high note with stand-in captain Roderick Miranda proving the unlikely hero in a...

November 25, 2021

Who will replace Tim Paine?

TIM Paine fronted reporters last Friday to announce his resignation after being engulfed in a sexting scandal following an explosive report published by News...

November 25, 2021

What Essendon needs to do to win a final

JIMMY Bartel says Essendon can break their long finals drought in 2022 if they continue to narrow the gap between their best and worst...