August 19, 2021
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...
August 19, 2021
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...
August 19, 2021
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,...
August 19, 2021
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...
August 18, 2021
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,...
August 18, 2021
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...
August 18, 2021
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...
August 18, 2021
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...
August 18, 2021
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...
August 18, 2021
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...
August 18, 2021
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...
August 18, 2021
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...
August 18, 2021
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...
August 16, 2021
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...
August 15, 2021
Central Highlands Football League – round 17 results
Central Highlands Football League
ROUND 17
SENIORS
Eagles’ forward Mick Nolan had a goal in...
August 15, 2021
Central Highland Netball League – round 17 results
Central Highland Netball League
ROUND 17
Roos’ Centre Jane Douglass looks for options up court.
A...
August 13, 2021
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...
August 12, 2021
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August 12, 2021
Big Battery fire clouds planned start
VICTORIA'S energy minister says it's too early to say if a fire at the state's eighty-four-million-dollar Big Battery will delay the project's scheduled start date. One of...
August 12, 2021
Moloney tipped to become one of the greats
Australian decathlete Ashley Moloney is destined to become “one of the greatest athletes on the planet” following his heroics at Tokyo, according to his...
August 12, 2021
Praise for Bombers as finals loom
ESSENDON had their best win of the season and kept themselves alive in the finals race on Sunday, knocking off the top-of-the-table Western Bulldogs. The...
August 12, 2021
Injury could flip Bulldogs’ season
THE Western Bulldogs are fearing key forward Josh Bruce tore his ACL in Sunday’s loss to Essendon. The injury occurred in the dying seconds of...
August 11, 2021
Powerful success for Miners Rest electrical company
Sparky’s services go above and beyond
TRENTRON Electrical has been delivering high quality services to Ballarat for over five years. Now the family run...
August 11, 2021
Innovation has team flying high
Frank Ford Travel recognised as Ballarat Business Award finalist
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