‘Bright day’ as restrictions set to ease
VICTORIA has recorded one-thousand and fifty-six new locally acquired COVID-19 cases and ten deaths, as the state prepares for further restrictions to ease. The health...
Thousands lose power as winds lash state
MORE than fifty-thousand Victorians have woken up without power after thunderstorms and wild winds lashed the state. The Victoria State Emergency Service received more than...
Victoria to tighten vaccine medical exemptions
VICTORIA will tighten rules around medical exemptions to the COVID-19 vaccination, after people were caught doctor shopping. Today is the state's deadliest day of the...
Bowls ready to roll under new system
BALLARAT lawn bowls clubs will now be part of the Ballarat Highland Bowls Region following a statewide organisational restructure by Bowls Victoria. The changes mean...
Aussies too strong for Proteas
AUSTRALIA’S T20 World Cup journey has kicked off in winning fashion with Aaron Finch’s side narrowly beating South Africa in Abu Dhabi. Victory was confirmed...
Defender on Bombers delisting
MARTIN Gleeson was delisted by Essendon after playing 97 games for the club. The 27-year-old defender played six games in 2021, including the Bombers’ elimination...
Geelong confirms new contract for Scott
GEELONG CEO Steve Hocking believes Chris Scott is among the best coaches in the competition, saying the premiership mentor will have his contract extended...
Wood’s retirement call lauded
FORMER Western Bulldogs captain Matthew Boyd has paid tribute to premiership teammate Easton Wood, following the defender’s retirement. Boyd, who was the Dogs’ captain from...
Golden Plains and Ballarat golf results for 27 October
Ballarat Golf Club Saturday, 24 October - Men, stableford A Grade - 1st - T Chamberlain 4/36, 2nd - D McCarthy 9/36, 3rd - R Smith...
Live life unplugged, the Grampians way
Halls Gap is nestled in the wonderous Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park, an ancient landscape that offers bountiful family adventures and natural wonders where you...
For the love of great pizza!
Amalfi Pizza & Pasta’s second store is up and cooking
POPULAR Delacombe Town Centre late night purveyor of freshly made Italian food, Amalfi...Sweet celebration!
Bake & Grind mark two years at DTC
FOR Delacombe Town Centre’s Bake & Grind it has been an experience like no other,...Final Indigenous vax push as state reopens
VICTORIA is embarking on a final push to get Indigenous residents vaccinated against COVID-19 as Melbourne prepares to reunite with the regions. Vaccination programs will...
Melbourne to reunite with Vic regions
MELBURNIANS will be able to enter regional Victoria before next weekend as part of further eased COVID-19 restrictions when the state hits its eighty...
From the desk of Roland Rocchiccioli – 24 October
It is a statistic which pours shame on every post-war Australian government; and one which should galvanise every thinking person to take stock! INCREDULOUSLY, forty-three...
Victoria records 1750 cases, nine deaths
VICTORIA has added a further one-thousand-seven-hundred-and-fifty new infections to its COVID-19 caseload, all but two of them locally-acquired. The state has also recorded nine more...
COVID cases expected to surge as lockdown ends
VICTORIANS have been warned COVID-19 case numbers could hit fresh highs as Melbourne reopens after its sixth lockdown. With stay-at-home orders repealed from today, Chief...
COVID-19 restrictions saved hundreds of lives says health official
AUTHORITIES have praised Victorians for saving hundreds of lives and potentially preventing tens of thousands of COVID-19 cases, ahead of the lifting of Melbourne's...
Exum waived by Rockets
AUSTRALIAN Boomers guard Dante Exum is an NBA free agent after being waived by the Houston Rockets. Exum, 26, had recently signed a $20 million...
Dons float options for key piece
ESSENDON list manager Adrian Dodoro believes 2020 top ten draft pick Zach Reid could one day make a “pretty good forward,” despite being drafted...
Dogs delist duo
THE Western Bulldogs have farewelled Ben Cavarra and Will Hayes after both were not offered contracts for 2022. The club announced the news late last...
Aloisi ready for Western United challenge
IF John Aloisi's tenure at Western United proves a success he won't be considering it third-time lucky, but the result of making the most...
Authorities firm on hospitality vax mandate
VICTORIAN authorities are standing by a mandate for hospitality workers to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 before Melbourne's pubs, cafes and restaurants reopen, despite...
Find space to breathe in Pomonal
Home to a diversity of attractions and striking landscapes, the majestic Grampians region is an idyllic place to find endless adventures and a space...