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Saturday, 4 May 2024
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A 52-year-old man has life-threatening injuries from crash.
Alison Foletta
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Car crashed into still B-double truck, leaves driver with life-threatening injuries
Also in letters: a callout for support on Wild Koala Day.
Ballarat Town Hall in the summer. Picture by Adam Trafford
As building costs remain high people favour established homes.
Jemimah Clegg
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In the past two years, established house prices increased by 8 per cent while construction costs jumped 18.3 per cent. Pic: Shutterstock
Was it the Hudson Bay, Coronation Gulf or Prince William Sound?
Anna Houlahan
Was the 1989 Exxon Valdez oil spill in Hudson Bay, Coronation Gulf or Prince William Sound? Picture AAP
Two people will front court charged with murder after a man allegedly assaulted at a home near Brisbane died from his injuries in hospital.
A man critically injured in an alleged assault at a property near Brisbane has died in hospital. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)
Council strikes, pine trees cleared, and the state budget.
Who is this cat? Picture contributed
Science
A new research paper shines a light on breast cancer during pregnancy.
Alex Dalziel
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'He didn't get his hands dirty with digging and dirt.'
Gwen Liu
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The uncertain image of John Alloo. Lithograph Sanuel Thomas Gill
It is understood the crash was between two cars.
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How are politicians advocating for Ballarat's vulnerable?
Alison Foletta
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Uniting have long said the homelessness crisis was hitting Ballarat hard and only getting worse. Picture by Alison Foletta
He was confronting a stranger in his neighbour's yard.
Staff Reporters
90-year-old attacked by alleged phone thief in Ballarat North
As building costs remain high people favour established homes.
Jemimah Clegg
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In the past two years, established house prices increased by 8 per cent while construction costs jumped 18.3 per cent. Pic: Shutterstock
Emergency crews are on-scene.
Alex Ford and Alison Foletta
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Education
'Fiery and loud' rally calls for Future Fed plan to be scrapped.
Michelle Smith and Gwen Liu
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"It was protective, it made us feel like we were in the city but not."
Alex Dalziel
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Black Hill residents John Wrigglesworth (left) and Julian Whitta at the site of the removed pine trees. Picture by Kate Healy
He'll appear in Ballarat Magistrates Court in August.
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Patrick Orren Stephenson will face Ballarat Magistrates Court in April. File photos: The Courier.
Hospitality works together to stop anti social behavior.
Nieve Walton
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Acting Senior Sergeant Anthony Lunt, The Western owner Dan Cronin and Liquid Control Victoria Jess Wright. Picture by Kate Healy
Phillips is serving a lengthy prison sentence.
Staff Reporters
Woman wore recorder to Pentridge Prison during investigation.
Bryan Hoadley
Ballarat man Rodney Galvin went missing on April 6, 1987, and has never been found. Picture file
Education
Yuille Park's Young Parents Program is the only one in Ballarat.
Michelle Smith
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It sits in an ornate 1880s landmark building.
Melissa Kehagias
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The main bedroom suite is set within one of the building's iconic domes, with 7.5-metre-high ceilings. Pic: Supplied
Council staff take action over poor wages
Alison Foletta
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City of Ballarat workers ready to take industrial action. Picture by Lachlan Bence
He is facing a maximum sentence of life in prison.
Anna Houlahan
They 'followed all the rules' but were flagged as unlawful.
Anna Houlahan
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Department of Home Affairs office, Jasbir and Gurpreet Singh. Picture Jamila Toderas/supplied
Regional NSW is more dangerous for women than Sydney.
Carla Mascarenhas
Molly Ticehurst's death in Forbes sparked calls for action on addressing domestic violence in regional NSW. Picture supplied
A pre-surgery anxiety clinic in Brisbane has been working to calm worried children before they undergo medical tests or procedures.
Deborah Cornwall
Dr Alexandra Donaldson founded Australia's first pre-surgery anxiety clinic in 2018. (Jono Searle/AAP PHOTOS)
Queensland MP Brittany Lauga says she was drugged and sexually assaulted on a night out, with police aware of claims of similar incidents.
Savannah Meacham and Samantha Lock
Queensland Labor MP Brittany Lauga says she was drugged and sexually assaulted on a night out. (Jono Searle/AAP PHOTOS)
Ballarat regional football and netball results.
Greg Gliddon and David Brehaut • 2hrs ago
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WINNERS AND LOSERS | Saturday, May 4, 2024
Redan hold off surging Burra to go 2-2, big wins in other games
Greg Gliddon • 2hrs ago
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Rory Gunsser of Redan fires out a handball against Sebastopol. Picture by Lachlan Bence
As building costs remain high people favour established homes.
Jemimah Clegg
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The modern Jasper Hill Estate home sits on an elevated block.
House of the Week
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See inside the Nerrina home with uninterrupted views across Ballarat
Low maintenance home ideal for downsizers or first home buyers.
Feature Property
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Positioned to perfection
The property has a rich history deeply rooted in Ballarat's past.
Commercial Property
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It sits in an ornate 1880s landmark building.
Melissa Kehagias
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The main bedroom suite is set within one of the building's iconic domes, with 7.5-metre-high ceilings. Pic: Supplied
It could beat the Australian house price record of $130 million.
Jen Melocco
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The home took eight years to complete and sits on the equivalent of four blocks of harbourside land. Pic: Supplied
"I probably cried more watching that than the birth of my kids."
Josh Leeson
There are plenty of delicious reasons to move with the seasons.
Karen Hardy
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Angela Clutton's new book offers some handy lessons on adjusting with the seasons. Pictures supplied
Using only basic pantry ingredients, they're a delicious treat.
Karen Hardy
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Is there an easier treat to whip than an Anzac biscuit. Picture Shutterstock
'Youll see them from Buninyong, it should be pretty amazing.'
Nieve Walton
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White Night in 2018. Picture by Lachlan Bence
The 'Air Fryer Queen' Steph de Sousa wants to put the fun back into cooking.
Karen Hardy
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Can Steph de Sousa and her new book convince me to try the air fryer? Pictures supplied
For enough funds for your retirement, financial planner Cheryl Haines has some tips.
Sit back and see the best of New Zealand on this sweeping rail and coach tour.
Emma Brown
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Queenstown on the shores of Lake Wakatipu. Picture Shutterstock
Travel through the Panama Canal on a ship built for maximum enjoyment.
Emma Brown
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Colourful houses Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. Picture Shutterstock
Some are about to leave for Siberia.
Roger Thomas
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'I don't want to feel unsafe in the place where I live'
Rachel Jackson
The family of Rebecca Young at the rally for gendered violence in Ballarat on Friday, April 26, 2024. Picture by Kate Healy.
We'll have live updates from across the region on this special day.
Staff Reporters
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Sebastopol march.
Also in letters: a callout for support on Wild Koala Day.
Council strikes, pine trees cleared, and the state budget.
Who is this cat? Picture contributed
A new strategy is needed to truly hold digital platforms accountable.
Alice Dawkins
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Large platforms are exploiting the gaps in Australia's patchy framework for tech accountability. Picture Shutterstock
Best of the west just got closer.
Marlene Even
Airline review: Is the new flight between Sydney and Busselton any good?
Portland is abuzz with new energy.
Louise Goldsbury
Portland beyond Portlandia: Why everyone's talking about this city - again!
Car Expert
Driving with your boot open is technically not illegal, but there are many factors you need to be aware of before you do so.
Matt Campbell
Does a more expensive price tag guarantee a more spacious boot? Find out in our breakdown of Australia's premium small car segment.
Max Davies
The premium small cars with the most boot space in Australia
Small car doesn't necessarily mean small boot. We've broken down the cheaper offerings of the small car segment to see which is biggest.
Max Davies
The small cars with the most boot space in Australia
Car sales are often split into the new and used categories, but some don't fit those labels. Here's all you need to know about dealer demonstrator new cars.
Josh Nevett
What's a dealer demonstrator new car?
The Ford Mustang Mach-E Select is the most affordable version of the Blue Oval's first EV in Australia. Is it the best?
Scott Collie
2024 Ford Mustang Mach-E Select review
The Senior
Think you're smarter than The Lightning Bolt? Find out all about the new Chaser in Australia.
Therese Murray
Proposed law changes to reduce financial elder abuse.
Eileen Wood
The Standing Council of Attorneys-General is looking into changes to financial Enduring Powers of Attorney. Picture Shutterstock
Persistence has paid off for veterans golfer Rita Gounder.
Rowan Cowley
Rita Gounder is Western Sydney Region Veteran Golf Association's ladies player of the year. Picture supplied
Stock & Land
The new invention helps monitor water levels for livestock.
Barry Murphy
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The little farm has been producing first-cross ewes.
Chris McLennan
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The previous owner ran 220 Merino ewes with Border Leicester lambs at foot. Pictures from Driscoll, McIllree & Dickinson.
Great South West Dairy Awards 2024 finalists announced.
Rachel Simmonds
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Gregor Mews is a finalist for the Great South West's Young Dairy Leader and the Employee awards. Picture supplied
The eclectic style has become a classic for a reason.
Exploring the outdoors will open up a world of opportunity for children.
 Exploring the outdoors will open up a world of opportunity for children. Picture Shutterstock