Only 16 of latest 71 COVID-19 cases isolating
ONLY sixteen of Victoria's seventy-one latest COVID-19 cases were isolating while infectious, and the sources of twenty-two infections are a mystery. Premier Daniel Andrews has...
65 new COVID-19 cases as police and protesters clash
VICTORIA has recorded sixty-five new locally acquired COVID-19 cases from just over forty-four thousand tests for the virus conducted on Saturday. Health officials say 26,149...
Regional Victoria to return to lockdown
THE entire state of Victoria will be in lockdown from 1pm as authorities scramble to contain a rapidly growing cluster of COVID-19 centred on...
Victoria records 61 new COVID-19 cases
VICTORIA has recorded sixty-one new locally acquired COVID-19 cases, forty-eight of them linked to known outbreaks. Health officials say an additional 16 local cases have also...
Shepparton outbreak grows to 12 cases, weekend community sport called off
A CORONAVIRUS outbreak in the Victorian town of Shepparton has grown again to twelve cases, with a decision on whether regional Victoria will be...
Victoria records 55 COVID-19 cases, new restrictions not ruled out
VICTORIA is facing its biggest battle since the state's second wave, having recorded fifty-five new local COVID-19 cases, thirty of which have been in...
57 new COVID-19 cases, most linked
VICTORIA has recorded fifty-seven new locally acquired coronavirus cases - the state's highest daily tally since the second wave - on its two-hundredth day...
All Blacks thrash Wallabies in record win
THE All Blacks trashed the Wallabies 57-22 at Eden Park on Saturday night to seal their nineteenth straight Bledisloe Cup triumph. New Zealand recorded their...
Can the Bombers do damage in finals?
ESSENDON is peaking at the right time of the year and a win over Collingwood in round twenty-three will see them playing finals. Andrew McGrath,...
AFL in Tassie: Relocate or start new?
COLIN Carter, the author of the Carter Report into the viability of an AFL team in Tasmania, admits he would be disappointed if an...
Sex worker among Victoria’s COVID-19 cases
A SEX worker in Melbourne's southeast suburbs has tested positive for COVID-19. Health Minister Martin Foley said the sex worker, who lives in St Kilda,...
New children’s titles for August at the Independent Bookstore
New Authors, new books, and best prices! JODIE, the managing partner of Playtime Books, is excited to present these new titles, released worldwide, and available...
Care for you at home
When considering aged care options, Home Care can help maintain independence THERE are many services that can help you maintain a good quality of life...
Caring for our community
UFS Dispensaries is a member-owned healthcare organisation providing compassionate, first-class medical, pharmacy and well-being services to its members and the wider community. Established in 1880...
Fulfilling and rewarding work
CAFS is entering an exciting phase of workforce growth, with a strong focus on making sure that our roles meet the needs of the...
Delicious success!
SINCE opening on Sturt Street in 2015, Shimon Boubout and the team at Schnitz Ballarat have mastered the art of the perfect schnitzel. They use...
What’s happening in your neighbourhood?
THE Ballarat Neighbourhood Centre has supported the community and brought people together for over 40 years. We offer a broad catalogue of courses and group...
Revved up for the recovery
CATHERINE and Darren Hayes purchased Ballarat Indoor Go Karts three months before the first COVID lockdown. During 2019, staying financially viable, and renovations to the...
The return of the WARS
COOL and windy conditions challenged the mettle of the competitors on Sunday, 15 August at Learmonth as Eureka Cycling resumed the Europa Cafe Winter...
Melbourne lockdown extended, curfew back
MELBOURNE'S lockdown has been extended by two weeks and a night curfew will be reimposed, in an effort to stamp out the state's latest...
Central Highlands Football League – round 17 results
Central Highlands Football League ROUND 17 SENIORS Eagles’ forward Mick Nolan had a goal in...
Central Highland Netball League – round 17 results
Central Highland Netball League ROUND 17 Roos’ Centre Jane Douglass looks for options up court. A...
Jab goal set, 15 COVID cases
VICTORIA has recorded fifteen new locally acquired COVID-19 cases, including three mystery cases, as the Premier announced a target of one million vaccine doses...