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building order against Michelle Payne withdrawn, Ballarat to become part of the national Civility Exchange, Annie McCartin makes her 2026 coaching call amid uncertainty, Athletics rising stars continue to break state records, All the photos and videos from Head of the Lake 2026, At 88, Jim's heart remains at Lake Wendouree, There's seven teams still in the race for BCA finals, Ballarat business Gekko Systems celebrates three decades, Loreto College girls defend Head of the Lake title, Ballarat Clarendon's epic Head of the Lake victory over Grammar, Car lands less than a metre from Alfredton man's bedroom, Pictures from the 2026 Ballarat Head of the Lake, Vixens bring Super Netball to Ballarat, The near impossible as Premiers go out with a bang, Ballarat's athletes should be at home, instead of 15,000km away, Clunes Booktown to celebrate its 20th year with record numbers, Firefighters bring Haddon grass and scrub fire under control, GovHub parking delay as govt silent on promised 2000 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The Games that never were, Max Mason's rowing journey from Ballarat to Berkeley, Big Steps: all the prep classes of 2009 across Ballarat, Murnane family might be getting some divine intervention, Wheelchair user who stabbed Darley woman to death learns fate, The family ties that bind Ballarat High School's Head of the Lake, Tesla 'somersaulted' off Western Fwy in crash, toddler in back, 'Did a stupid thing': regretful burglar targets CBD restaurant, Share your thoughts: reader survey on local news, Gun pulled on driver moments before car fire in Ballarat's south, Community rallies around new 20-yo mum fighting rare cancer, Ballarat's prep classes of 2008: all the photos, V/Line train collides with car near Ballan, driver trapped, Poll: should VIC get a substitute Anzac Day public holiday?, Big Steps, Little Feet: Ballarat's prep classes of 2007, BFNL junior club president faces court over alleged home invasion, Vandals ruin Mount Clear Primary School's garden beds, Why young Aussies are choosing to leave the city for the country, Cause revealed for Mount Mercer grass fire near wind farm, 'Everyone has the right to be safe': runners unite to fight abuse, Throwback: take a look at Ballarat's prep class of 2006, Meet the crews for the 2026 Head of the Lake, Victorian teachers threaten to strike in March over pay dispute, How experts are using AI to stop the regional teacher exodus, Heartkid: How surgeons rebuilt little Mihalis Marios' heart, Ballarat accountant's spy app scandal exposed, Top 10 CHNL netball stars to watch in a bumper 2026 season, From Ballarat kitchen to 200 Coles stores: finding hope amid hostility, Is your street on the Ballarat speed camera list for February?, Who has put their hand up as a top young multi-talent?, Clarendon alumni Airleigh Frigo is ready for her first Olympics, Trial date set for accused killer of Sam Murphy, How a century-old diary brought historic Ballarat Bitter back to life, Six new members join BFNL board to oversee rest of the season, The point of it all! Miners win a thriller in last home game, How a hobby tapped into the global market from a Delacombe shed, 'Forever 17': Cody Breen farewelled by St Pat's peers with final war cry, 450 games, five titles. But the highlight was playing with his sons, Join us on TikTok, Josh Morris' match-saving mark the big moment in round 11, The Ballarat Bullet is Glasgow bound, Ring road closure finalised after decade-long discussion, Ballarat to become part of the national Civility Exchange, Mayor casts deciding vote for budget after tense council deadlock, Key Ballarat council projects need funds before 2026 state election, The teacher tracking 20 years of Big Steps photos, Where was Dear Life filmed? A guide to the Ballarat locations, The Lake Wendouree footballer who's fast tracking to the AFL Draft, Will Ring Rd's closure be permanent, to make way for $55m freight hub?, An Olympic champion has some great news for young families, Ballarat Turf Club seeks new CEO after sudden exit of Peter Downs, Clunes Booktown to celebrate its 20th year with record numbers, Is that the end of Brown Hill's finals hopes for 2025-26?, Viraj Pushpakumara is letting his cricket do the talking, Ballarat bonanza sees local girls dominate Rebels squad, Consultation begins on Western Freeway upgrade at Warrenheip, Latest sport, Latest news, Lucas Byrne, Eliza Ashby chasing basketball and football glory, Katelyn Sutton puts year of repeat injury frustration aside, Champions all round in Redan's new coaching team, Lakefront townhouse fetches $2.5m-plus as Mount Clear home draws 12 bidders, Janneke's journey from retail to conservation research via TAFE, Boyhood Swan returns to BFNL after 12-year AFL run, Ballarat Sportsperson of the Year awards winners, BCA falls short in bone-jarring semi-final thriller, Court hears woman's ordeal after strangling attack, Delaney Troon returns to Ballarat to run again for men's mental health, Roosters cement homegrown young guns' senior spots, Easing the burden: new accommodation plans for families of hospital patients, The once-in-a-generation crop of women chasing Gift success, Inside the anatomy of a footy club battling to survive, Counting down the top five senior multi-sport talents, Father and daughter Daniel and Halle Martin win 70m titles, Sign up to FootyHQ: your place for all things footy, Sign up to our newsletters, Brown Hill gets its six points, but Mounties reign supreme, GALLERY: Firefighter wins gift by 0.003 of a second before night shift, Brown Hill star makes his moves in BCA voting, A 900-gamer? See it to believe it in Between the Wickets, Why Ballarat apprentices outskill city 'production line' trades, Wendouree home fetches double the suburb's median price | The Courier | Ballarat, VIC, Another first-time BCA Country Week star earns plaudits, Remembering footy and community figure Patrick Ryan, An accidental trailblazer? Sculley takes a humble route, The hunt for a new owner of the iconic Black Cat Truffles begins, How a Ballarat man's car tracking app led to an alleged kidnapping, Lavinia Male's coach says she can lead charge at Ballarat Gift, How Ballarat's Country Week team plans to shock the best, Suspicious fires in Ballarat region under investigation, WATCH: Ballarat freeway chaos as driver goes wrong way, Inside Ballarat’s $4918/sqm one-bed unit snapped up in two days, Phoebe Pittard's journey as an Australian Open ball kid, New Grampians Health melanoma nurse helping patients fight back, Victoria government has no plans for Bacchus Marsh bypass, CHFL boss clarifies Anzac protocols amid Sunday swaps, Detectives probe deliberate fires in Ballarat's Black Hill, Two doors for every room: life inside first 3D-printed home, 50-plus bids in 25 mins for Miners Rest home under the hammer, Northern Oval No. 2 repairs underway after irrigation failure, Authorities shut down illegal rave in Wombat State Forest, Beyond the pop-up: fight for trans healthcare in Ballarat, Monique Nagle to lead Gordon netball's renaissance, New Springbank A-grade coach imbued with Tiger roots, Car crashes through front window of Ballarat pharmacy, 'Bring on the cake': new chapter for popular baker Sara Kittelty, Handicapper shows no hometown bias in shock calls, Mt Clear home sold in six minutes after doubling in value, The BFNL'S updated transfer list ahead of 2026 season, Tributes pour in for Clunes farming identity Rob Anderson, Check out the pics from the Wendouree-Ballarat regatta, Social stories help reduce anxiety for all kids in the classroom, Who's made out top 10 BFNL netballers list for 2026?, Between the Wickets lauds women's BCA barrier-breaker, Clubs confirm a CHFL Anzac Day fixture rescheduling, Bad news. No pedestrian-saving tech planned for e-scooter fleet, Brown Hill eyes outright win. All the scores from BCA Round 12, Loreto College excels at rowing regatta, Brown Hill eyes outright win over Naps-Sebas after big day, Laura Taylor returns to Miners for NBL1 season, Jim O'Keefe: Remembering Bungaree's most decorated, Man can't explain why he got his 'penis out' in front of neighbours, Where to next? McCartin makes her 2026 coaching call, Diabetic driver ordered to testify in Daylesford crash inquiry, 3461 sales, $1.93bn total: Ballarat's most-sold suburbs revealed, Ballarat's historic rowing trophies to shine again at Regatta, Over 1000 entries as Ballarat Gift sets new records in 2026, Teenager injured in Delacombe crash involving car and bike, East Ballarat breakout star well primed on his way up, From Damascus to the world for young rower, Ballarat man to face court after Geelong van crash, Ute leaves trail of destruction in late-night crash at Bonshaw, Ballarat Swans lose young talent to interstate voyage, Can Bulldogs' new state-quality faces overcome turnover?, Brave Ballarat preemie Lewis 'ready and set' to start school, Day one of the U20 National Basketball Championships, We're still here: First Nations voices share stories of strength, At 99, Harry Waldron's heart will forever be with Carranballac, Miners, WNBL starlet out for 2026 season with injury, Stage three water restrictions for towns north of Ballarat, Ranking the 10 brightest stars on the CHNL courts, Ballarat Swans launch club's first BFLW senior team ahead of 2026, Lloyd Meek supports bushfire fundraiser for Carranballac, Liudmila Petropoulos' 20-year ban from owning cats, kittens, Mount Clear clinches T20 win amidst injury drama, Major Neil Leckie's community legacy recognised with OAM, How a move 43 years ago led to an AM for Elizabeth Gilfillan, At last, we rank the top 10 CHFL names heading into 2026, Challenge parents face juggling care for special needs children, Our vision: what these Year 12 students want for city's future, A shock first grade call up for 2006-07 best and fairest, Fun in the sun at Lake Wendouree and Victoria Park on January 26, Between the Wickets: sentiment and sizzling surprises, From the ashes to double gold, Pauline Graham's return to the top, Why do regional Victorian trains slow down in extreme heat?, Community calls for solution amid increase in hoon driving, Discovered at school, Conway's ready to show his best, Gold galore as Ballarat athletes dominate country titles, A $560k betrayal: Clunes father trapped in his own backyard, Chapter one of the CHFL's 26 biggest 2026 names ranked, Beyond meat pie: an Asian takeaway redefining servo food, 'All-consuming': Joe McCracken joins Victorian Liberal exodus, Upsets galore as teams two to six all beaten in BCA, All the photos from the Carranballac cricket fundraiser, Police operation unfolds in Ross Creek after morning pursuit, Ballarat braces for 42 degree day on Tuesday with extreme fire risk, Southern Lights dazzle Ballarat with last night's vibrant display, Man charged over alleged possession of child abuse material, Ballarat man jailed after abusing ex for hours, urinating on bed, Young Creswick footballer Odinn Cole farewelled, Rokewood's hopes rise as ruckman recommits for 2026, Top 26: our rising sports stars for 2025, 'Shameful': Ballarat had the deadliest dog track in 2025, Ballarat AFL star to return to Carranballac for fundraiser, Our first astronaut is a true blue inspiration, Helicopter salvages cars swept away in torrential flood, Red tape threatens the CFA's volunteer firefighter future, You cannot afford to miss these 2026 prime CHFL clashes, 88 phone calls in a day: what's driving frenzy for these homes, A fatal Cressy train crash leaves two people dead, Burnt out Grampians Health staff to strike over pay dispute, A $250,000 scratchie win is helping a Ballarat dad buy a home, Magpies raid the Swans nest as Clunes snare BFNL recruits, CFA volunteers stunned after huge water theft near Ballarat, Historic Wheeler's Bridge closure devastates Lawrence residents, Mackenzie Estlick's remarkable track return after ankle surgery, 50 years of 'Rob chats': why this teacher never gave up, Oops: pedal mishap causes three-car collision at Stockland, Couple loses family home of 14 years in Streatham bushfire, CFA funding increase amid fire readiness debate in Victoria, Firefighters called to blaze north-east of Clunes, Between the Wickets goes Bunny-crazy in new year blitz, Nyajima Jock sets new Ballarat 400m record on track return, Community unites after devastating fires, 'Simple pleasures removed': victim loses taste after one-punch attack, Inside Hotel Canberra's plan to stay afloat, as new chapter begins, New service at Ballarat headspace slashes wait times for support, Redan duo signs VFL contracts with Geelong in recruiting coup, 'Done apologising': why Jayne Gurton is hitting Mardi Gras, Is Ballarat land getting cheaper? Median lot prices fall to $270k, Ballarat's squad for return to Melbourne Country Week cricket, Cricket chaos: 19 wickets fall in Ballarat Cricket thriller, Ballarat accountant faces deregistration despite appeal, DV Collective seeks new Ballarat office space for expansion, Firefighters slam Victorian government over outdated fleet, Mt Pleasant man caught driving 'armed to the teeth' faces court, The secret art of reading a room from Ballarat's most open kitchen, Rebekah Stewart's bail denied amid new drug trafficking claims, Mum Danika Meade's health advice as she battles cancer, This young Carranballac family has lost everything, Cricket clubs and Grenville league rally for Carranballac, The break with tradition at the Ballarat Gift, Owner lying in wait catches brazen car keyer red-handed, Number of houses lost rises as Skipton residents return home, All the photos from Summer Sundays festival week 2, Dale McIntyre nearly lost four properties in fires., More Ballarat train disruptions as Melton Line upgrade continues, Firefighter's plea for new truck with aircon amid heatwave, Rising Victorian bowler Tyler Vanderwert heads to Perth, Ballarat's Lavinia Male on cusp of breakthrough after Rye Gift, Lukas Pegg's century crushes Brown Hill hopes, Harawal Wassam shines in Ballarat cricket as Golden Point's star, Detectives start a new targeted search for Samantha Murphy, Lachlan Young jailed for the murder of Hannah McGuire, Community mourns loss of young footballer Odinn Cole, GP accused of sexual misconduct can return to work, VCAT rules, Spat on, threatened: paramedic shares the true cost of helping, Ballarat One Nation branch to open ahead of 2026 state election, Australia Day security boost for Ballarat Prime Ministers busts, Updated list of all the moves in the BFNL, CHFL 2026 transfers: All of your club's ins and outs so far, The women set to dominate sport in 2026. 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Who are the BFNL's top 26 heading into 2026?, Beloved former refugee Neil Para offers help to vulnerable residents, One town's simple idea for heatwaves to keep cool, save lives, Accountant Derek Grima's 'upskirt' photo case sees new turn, Ballarat's housing market outperforms Melbourne's in 2025, Smart Dollar closure at DTC sparks community petition, Forging their future together, the 'first couple' of athletics, Tributes flow for Greg McIntosh following death from cancer, After a long run of injuries, Holly Dobbyn is fit again, Father's 'thuggish' threats heard in court, Man dies after becoming entangled in tractor near Ballarat, Thousands without power in Ballarat as temperatures soar, New emergency warnings listed for communities near Ballarat, Ring Road closure as Ballarat freight hub to start by 2026, Ballarat's first 2026 baby born at at 12.02am on January 1, Beat the heat: Clunes opens Cool Space as sanctuary from heatwave, Housing market braces for 2026 interest rate impact, Ballarat debates drone show and food trucks for NYE celebration, 2025 year in review: the biggest events and moments of the year, V/Line Ballarat chaos: how free travel led to $200 Uber bills, More Ballarat train disruptions as Melton Line upgrade continues, Ballarat homes: the five low-cost sales of 2025 revealed | The Courier | Ballarat, VIC, Anthony Gilchrist's bull riding dream in Ballarat, Berringa's Sunset Sanctuary gets green after years of limbo | The Courier | Ballarat, VIC, Beyond the fireworks: how three of Ballarat's newest families see in the New Year, 'Ultra-high-end': See Ballarat's five most expensive property sales of 2025, Matt Johnston joins Skipton for 2026 CHFL season, Lucy Jones aims to end junior athletics career on high, Heading out to see the New Year's Eve fireworks? Here's what you need to know, Jewish families return to Ballarat year after firebombing, Saving Ballarat's 13-year-olds from the criminal justice system, 'My absolute go-to': Tim Bone shares the ultimate toastie to clear your fridge, Ballarat Base Hospital marked as 'priority improvement site', Ballarat cafe offers free Christmas brunch to those in need, Warnings for Ballarat drivers ahead of Christmas and New Year break, 'We had given up hope': Christmas miracle as deaf dog Marlo rescued after 11 days, 'Unique and challenging': see inside Norwich Plaza after complex renovation, The biggest shocks in Ballarat sport in 2025 and what's to come, 'Knockout' bid: How a Melbourne buyer snatched a Ballarat home in four minutes, All the photos from Carols by Candlelight 2025 at the Ballarat Showgrounds, The pictures which made us pause and captured the moments that mattered in 2025, Ballarat's Main Road: which street represents the centre today | The Courier | Ballarat, VIC, The CBD foot traffic 'roller coaster', as Bridge Mall rents undercut rivals, Five wins has Brown Hill inside the top four after years away, Liberal leader Jess Wilson's vow to Ballarat ahead of election, Wendouree Cricket Club unveils first Indigenous jersey, Police nab Jacinta Allan's husband drink driving, Ballarat Christmas lights map and competition 2025, Town planner reveals issues navigating planning system, Jamie McDonald honoured as top rowing coach again, Illegal burnoffs in Daylesford become target of police, fireys, Take a look at Delacombe family's 30-year Christmas wonderland, Child abuse material found in Creswick man's home, Bridge Mall to host Obscura Cameras after Delacombe exit, Clunes preschool shuts after more than 50 years, How student loan relief helped Alannah realise her dream, Woman rushed to hospital in serious condition after crash, Costly building permits challenge Ballarat small businesses, How a planned burn in Hepburn Regional Park went wrong, Smythes Creek Farmgate to reopen before Christmas, VCE results: top scorers celebrate success in final year, Carols by Candlelight returns to Ballarat | The Courier | Ballarat, VIC, Lake Wendouree home attracts new owner with renovation skills, Ballarat Hebrew leader calls Bondi attack 'cowardly slaughter', Ballarat Grammar faces fresh claims over 'strapping' culture, BFNL 2026 fixture unveiled: full round-by-round draw, 'Out of control' what's wrong at the transfer station?, For sale: Why Lydiard St 'cursed' coffee kiosk remains closed, City rallies for Bondi attack victims by giving blood, How to check for mineshafts near your home and school, An international footy journey lands Sid in Learmonth colours, Between the Wickets introduces a fast-rising dual talent, Ballal shines amidst glossy rainfall as Mounties survive, Grading every CHFL contender's off-season deals so far, Heritage protection for Ballarat's historic Carriers' Arms Hotel, Should they stay or go?: council decides future of rental e-scooters, 'It has broken me': woman loses ovary after Ballarat Base failures, Hepburn's second signing is all too familiar to new boss, Father's life 'changed forever' after nightclub punch, court told, Mitch Brown's journey of growing up in Ballarat, CHFL non-finals clubs' off-seasons so far, ranked, First home buyer streets in Ballarat under $400k, Best ever female sprint by a local? Her coach thinks so, Jovie Skewes-Clinton's AFLW draft dream on the cusp, Why the new social media bans aren't a silver bullet, Wash Spot Laundromat Lucas hit by copper pipe theft twice, Nedd Bennett's eye-popping start to footy journey, Federation University launches new medical degree to train GPs, Loreto College principal Michelle Brodrick set for next chapter, Ballarat Base Hospital staff raise concerns about understaffing, Victim allegedly abused by ex for hours, before urinating on her bed, How this café is offering $6 coffee and free GP appointment, Ballarat Cup 2025 highlights in faces and fashions, Spilt Milk makes triumphant return to Ballarat with 2025 event, Relief as Mick Marshall has stolen adaptive running gear returned, Spilt Milk elevates Ballarat musicians Ruby Lou, Lewis Love, Double delight for Ballarat bolter as Cup stays at home, Daylesford crash driver ordered to appear at upcoming inquest, Why Creswick's iconic pub is back on the market after 22 years, Two Ballarat footy sides unite under White Ribbon banner, Between the Wickets spotlights a see-it-to-believe-it whirlwind, Two months in, can an unbeaten record still ring hollow?, Woman struck by car in alleged Sturt St hit-and-run, RSPCA seeks lifetime animal ban for Ballarat cat abuser, Man leads police on dramatic car chase, ending in Gillies St arrest, Medals for West Gate Tunnel, neglect for our Western Highway, Miners women receive world-class boost with top coach, 'It's a strange market': Wendouree home values up about 16 per cent, Aunty Jacks Brewpub expansion plans for Ballarat's Mair Street, Darley pours cold water on rampant Shiel suggestions, Ballarat Gold Mine: source of chemical spill 'not determined', Patient has 'lost faith' in Ballarat Base Hosp after dangerous care, The act that predicts murder: Ballarat records 45 cases, Central Highlands 2026 season fixtures revealed, Man spared conviction after highest-ever BAC recorded, Rescue under way after car goes off a cliff in Hepburn, Truck driver jailed for more than a decade over Loreto bus crash, Top-end talent calls NT home as Kangas lose flag siblings, Mum-of-four left homeless amid rising housing insecurity, Jenna Bruton leads North to AFLW glory in grand final, Bad injury to Naps-Sebas import, Darren Murnane's legendary career remembered, An AFL alum among a fast and furious Gordon four, ‘A harsh lesson’: renters queue in the cold for affordable Golden Pt Home, 'I forgot how to go out': Mum's story of perinatal anxiety, Photos from Committee for Ballarat 20th anniversary, How Ballarat needs to improve accessibility for the disabled, Ultramarathon runner Mick Marshall's car stolen from his home, A Soldiers Hill church hall went from a gym to a versatile home, Ballarat's sprint stars invited to race at Zatopek 10 event, Armani Anderson shines at AVSL with 200m win, relays next, Rain fails to put a dampener on Springfest as it marks 30 years, Newington rental of 26 years sparks bidding war for first-home buyers, Sunbury snare rising star, but can the Lions catch the biggest fish?, Ballarat mine's potentially toxic spill concerns local community, Teen allegedly calls himself the 'Ballarat Dezi Freeman', Ballarat North home with four chooks sells in six-minute rush, Injury heartbreak forces Ballarat Cup winner off grid, Walking to Canberra for men's mental health, Meter reader awarded $700k after horrific dog attack, Security guards targeted in early-morning shootings, The renovation behind Wendouree Pde's latest multi-million dollar listing, The Courier office returns to Sturt Street after 43 years, Newington rental of 26 years sparks bidding war among first-home buyers, This club produces a family occasion for the record books, Car dumped and set on fire causes blaze in Magpie pine plantation, Bungaree on the board with best and fairest calibre arrival, The Quest is on: Bloods secure familiar face for first time, Dad sentenced for assaulting six-year-old autistic son, CHFL: 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Ballarat's 3D-printed home is now move-in ready, Scoble sees his son fly the Saints coop on VFL odyssey, FOGO processing tender went to site without EPA permit, 18-metre-deep historic mineshaft opens up in Sebastopol reserve, Police identify elderly driver killed in fatal crash near Allendale, Baby Cash brings new life to Nora Seeary's grieving family, Ballarat filmmaker Sam Voutas wins at the Austin Film Festival, Large blaze near Ballarat Airport lights up the night sky, Cooper's past and future intersect at AFL draft, Pill testing to run during Ballarat's Spilt Milk Festival, Ballarat man walks free after 'hateful, racist' threat to senator, Two flag-winning brothers fly the Eagles nest - what now?, Young couple buys Ballarat East fixer-upper under $400k, From diagnosis to dad duties: Troy Walton's fight with cancer, Roosters gain heritage in the present with Lockett signing, Brothers under one banner as Cats corral an all-new crew, Perfect weather draws crowds to 162nd Clunes show, Lydiard St church fire: Man on bail amid mental health issues, CBD trader's heartbreak over Ballarat's quiet streets, Ballarat's TV icon transformed into office lease opportunity | The Courier | Ballarat, VIC, Roger Thomas outshines experts to win national honour, Govt decides to delay Melton Line electrification for five years, Warrenheip Primary marks 150 years with historic games, BCA premiership coach sidelined with stress reaction, Between the Wickets keeps it in the Fire Brigade family, Steven stuns besieged Bulls with a prime-era display, Beaufort's country footy charm attracts yet more talent, Golden Point home with skyline views hits market, Woman arrested after allegedly stabbing partner at Alfredton, Raising funds for teen's shot at Premier League dream, Why this high-quality ex-display home in Winter Valley dropped $130k in valueWhy this high-quality ex-display home in Winter Valley dropped $130k in value, Ballarat loses Western Bulldogs AFL games for 2026, Child, parents killed in T-bone crash near Ballarat, B-double truck careers down Skipton embankment, Warrenheip Primary marks 150 years, Could new faces make Bacchus the BFNL's new bolters?, Man allegedly kidnapped by women in his stolen car, A photographer's dream aurora shot arrives after years of wait, Police recover $120k sports car stolen from Pentland Hills, Family flavour from both local comps get Newlyn up, City of Ballarat council elects mayor for 2025-26, Why the Frawley's horse training base in Miners Rest is for sale, Tree of the Year saved from transmission line path, VRQA bans Ballarat Grammar from new boarding enrolments, 'Something smells': council's Gillies Rd story refuted by fresh evidence, New secondary school campus to open in repurposed retail building, Why the popular Cattleya Thai Heritage is leaving Ballarat, Melton rail upgrade to cause train pain for Ballarat commuters, Sebastopol child's death investigated by Homicide Squad, Ballarat Show returns with record crowds at new 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