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From the desk of Roland Rocchiccioli

A VISITING Martian could be forgiven for supposing the continuum of the earthling civilisation is dependent on knowing whether, or not, there is a...

Melton and Sunbury clash for grand final spot as Darley waits

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5 reasons why building on titled land could be your smartest move yet

IF you've been thinking about building your dream home, now is the perfect time to take the next step. Titled land, land that's ready...

Hot Wheels children’s bonanza

EXPERIENCE all the thrills of the Hot Wheels Kids Fun Zone at this year's Royal Geelong Show. A guaranteed crowd-pleaser, the Hot Wheels Fun Zone...

Migrant stories take centre stage in ST. ALi Italian Film Festival

PRESENTED by Palace, the 2025 ST. ALi Italian Film Festival's annual spring escape to Italy is one step closer with the announcement of the...

Learn Locals a passport to opportunities in Ballarat

MINISTER FOR SKILLS AND TAFE, GAYLE TIERNEY LEARNING new skills can open up a world of opportunities, no matter where you are in life. Even...

Victorian businesses say new levy is ‘unsustainable’

Victorian business leaders are urging the State Government to reconsider a steep new levy they say could cripple regional economies already under pressure. From July...

AFL 2025 membership: Who broke records and who didn’t

AFL 2025 membership: Who broke records and who didn’t

The AFL club membership ladder has hit an all‑time high in 2025, with a staggering 1,363,437...

Mushroom killer Patterson jailed for life with parole

Mushroom murderer Erin Patterson has been sentenced to life behind bars but she will be eligible for parole after 33 years. Patterson, 50, looked straight...

Jenny’s ELC Shines a Spotlight on Early Childhood Educators at Inaugural Awards Night

MORE than two hundred and fifty educators, teachers, and support staff from across Victoria gathered on Saturday 23 August to celebrate the often-unsung heroes...

Hotting it up

HOT Wheels is on its way to The Royal Geelong Show and excitement is peaking for what is sure to be an entertaining display...

Darley and Sunbury clash for grand final berth

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Tranquil 13-acre Freshwater Creek lifestyle retreat

If you’re chasing a peaceful country lifestyle with all the space you could need, this picturesque Freshwater Creek property might just tick every box. Set...

Ballarat erupts as PM grilled on renewables

Anthony Albanese says he won’t mislead regional Australians on the energy transition, but acknowledges community consultation on renewable projects could be better. The prime minister...

Royal Geelong Show returns with new thrills

THE Royal Geelong Show is gearing up for an exciting return in 2025, bringing back some of their most popular attractions, along with some...

Mack Horton signs on for Gran Fondo

OLYMPIAN Mack Horton retired from swimming before the Paris Games at the beginning of last year but has not lost his competitive edge. Cycling was...

Community mourns loss of young student after school bus tragedy

THE young victim of a horror school bus crash on the Hamilton Highway outside Geelong yesterday (Wednesday, August 27), has been remembered for her...

Parliament speech confirms bipartisan backing for regional news

COUNTRY PRESS AUSTRALIA A powerful speech delivered in Canberra by the Member for Monash, Mary Aldred, has reinforced the depth of community and bipartisan political...

If Meta was a miner we’d shut them down

By Damian Morgan - Regional news publisher and Country Press Australia president. I’m often asked why Meta (owners of Facebook) should be forced to...

13 in hospital after Geelong school bus crash, driver assists police

A girl has died while more than a dozen people have been hospitalised, two in critical condition, after a school bus tipped. The crash near...

Tragedy on Hamilton Highway as student dies in bus rollover near Stonehaven

A young student has died and several others have been injured after a school bus rolled near Stonehaven on Wednesday morning.

Here’s how footy fans can get Finals tickets this week

Finals footy returns next week, with two massive Toyota AFL Finals Series now confirmed to open the 2025 Toyota AFL Finals Series. Adelaide Crows...

Play, relax, and party at Funbugs

FUNBUGS Playhouse Ballarat is an indoor play centre for children up to eight years of age and under, with a fully catered cafeteria serving...

Genesis 24/7 Gym Ballarat Turns 22!

FROM our humble beginnings as Body & Soul on Bakery Hill to becoming Ballarat’s leading fitness hub, Genesis Gym Ballarat proudly celebrates 22 years...