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Elvis & Buddy: more than a show, a reminder of music’s power

WHEN audiences come to Elvis & Buddy – A Rock and Roll Sensation, they expect a great afternoon of music, energy, nostalgia and the...

From the desk of ROLAND ROCCHICCIOLI

THE Federal Government's announcement of radical changes to gambling advertising is most interesting; however, back in 2012, a joint parliamentary inquiry was advised that...

Speed shear returns to Winchelsea

WINCHELSEA Football Netball Club is set to revive a much-loved local tradition this weekend, bringing speed shearing back to Hopkins Street as...

Swim lesson decline sparks safety concern

LIFE Saving Victoria (LSV) is urging parents and carers to continue their children's swimming lessons, with a decline in water safety skills creating major...

The Ballarat Outdoor Living & Caravan Expo is set to roll into the Ballarat Showgrounds from 10-12 April…

OUTDOOR adventure enthusiasts and caravan lovers are in for a treat as the Ballarat Outdoor Living & Caravan Expo rolls into the Ballarat Showgrounds...

Geelong Travel’s Stuart Coffield unveils one-off Ghan rail charter from Darwin to Geelong

A RARE rail journey across the heart of Australia is being offered to local travellers, with Geelong Travel director Stuart Coffield unveiling a one-off 2027...

Victorians missing out on container cash

VICTORIANS are throwing away thousands of dollars in potential refunds every day, with many eligible drink containers still ending up in household rubbish bins...

The Greatest Travel Show is coming to Ballarat

GET ready for a day of travel inspiration, expert advice and exclusive deals as Inspiring Vacations, Australia's leading tour operator, brings The Greatest Travel...

Another arrest in fatal Norlane blaze case

Police have made a third arrest as investigations continue into a fatal house fire in Norlane earlier this week.

The latest...

Two men arrested after deadly Norlane blaze

A woman has died following a devastating early morning house fire in Norlane, prompting a major investigation by Arson and Explosives Squad...

Building the future, one apprentice at a time

FOR Golightly Constructions director Matt Golightly, quality craftsmanship starts with quality training. For more than a decade, Matt has been creating bespoke, high-end homes across the...

Create your dream family home with more value built in

WHEN it comes to building a home, it's not just about walls and rooms, it's about the life your family will live inside them. As...

Camping fundraiser unites community for cancer support

Camp4Cancer will return to Murgheboluc Hall and Recreation Reserve for a second year from 27–29 March, giving locals and visitors a chance to commemorate,...

Celebrating, acknowledging, and encouraging business excellence!

NOMINATIONS are now open for the 2026 Federation University Commerce Ballarat Business Excellence Awards. The aim of the program is to showcase, celebrate and support...

You Got It! A Salute to Roy Orbison to star internationally renowned John Stephan “The Voice”

WESLEY Orbison, Roy Orbison's eldest son is very proud to fully officially endorse and present this amazing live concert experience remembering his father as...

Class not in session: teachers to strike after wage dispute

Public school teachers will walk off the job for 24 hours next week after 98 per cent of union members voted to take strike...

Rates raised again as oil spike fuels inflation fears

The Reserve Bank of Australia has hiked interest rates for the second month in a row as war in the Middle East compounds inflation...

Cam Mooney: Geelong showed their class when the game was on the line

The most impressive part of Geelong’s win over Fremantle wasn’t the comeback. It was the way they steadied when the game was...

Driver dies in Meredith truck crash

Police are investigating a fatal truck crash that occurred in Meredith on Monday morning.

Emergency services were called to Slate Quarry...

From the office of ROLAND ROCCHICCIOLI

“Fear no more the heat o’ the sun, Nor the furious winter’s rages; Thou thy worldly task hast done, Home art gone, and ta’en thy wages: Golden lads...