The Courier
Saturday, 8 June 2024
Breaking
Extraordinary BFNL board election called after league vote
Greg Gliddon
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'It's a big commitment, but it's actually really enjoyable.'
Nieve Walton
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Community Bank Buninyong's Kelly Bevan participating in Dancing with our Stars 2024 for the Ballarat Foundation. Picture by Lachlan Bence
Treasurer Tim Pallas insists the hike won't push up rents.
Ben Silvester
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Victorian Treasurer Tim Pallas says the land tax hikes are a "marginal" cost to landlords and won't cause a spike in rental prices.
Go small for popular inner suburbs or further away for more space.
Jemimah Clegg
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A new report has revealed suburbs in each capital city where prices were within reach of first-home buyers. Pic: Shutterstock
Don't get caught without a Victoria sponge cake.
Anna Houlahan
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King Charles at the Engine House Community Project in Dowlais, Wales in 2006. Picture AP Photo/ Anthony Devlin/Pool
Michael Mosley was last seen on the Greek Island Symi.
Anna Houlahan
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British broadcaster Michael Mosley. File picture
The Ballarat businessman and his family help how they know best.
Melanie Whelan
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Peter Stevens with family Julie Quick, Joan Stevens, Nigel Stevens, Helen Stevens, David Stevens and John Morrish continue a family legacy in doing what they do best to help the hospital. Picture by Lachlan Bence
Have Your Say
The Courier's David Brehaut names his best to to this point.
David Brehaut
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Majority of coaches call for changes to under-19s in BFNL
Greg Gliddon
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Most coaches say many players are lost to the game after under-17s.
Court
The pair were arrested in Wendouree on Thursday.
Alex Dalziel
The man lodged an appeal to his sentence at the County Court.
Alex Dalziel
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Go small for popular inner suburbs or further away for more space.
Jemimah Clegg
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A new report has revealed suburbs in each capital city where prices were within reach of first-home buyers. Pic: Shutterstock
Check out this week's Nature Notes.
Roger Thomas
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Blackwood seeds are not favoured by most birds, but currawongs are attracted to them.
Court
A Flemington woman has also been charged.
Staff Reporters
Their impacts are greater than many will ever realise.
Melanie Whelan
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One of Ballarat's greatest cricketers Rex Hollioake, pictured chatting with former Australian Test cricketer Tony Dodemaide, has carved a remarkable legacy in town on and off the field.
Property
'These places might give you much more bang for your buck.'
Jemimah Clegg
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ViewJobs Academy brings together job opportunities and education.
Jacinta Dickins
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Some of the diploma and certificate level courses now available at ViewJobs Academy. National short courses are also available.
Empowering student leaders to 'help shape a better future'.
Michelle Smith
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The Ballarat community came together to rally against gender based violence following the deaths of Samantha Murphy, Rebecca Young and Hannah McGuire. Picture by Lachlan Bence
BFNL senior coaches have their say on the rules of the game
Greg Gliddon
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East Point's Harry Charleson may not be able to play finals for his club this season if he plays more than 12 games for the GWV Rebels.
Court
Two men were sentenced after a theft at a rural property.
Alex Dalziel
Program provides free eye tests and glasses at targeted schools.
Michelle Smith
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Optometrist Dr Yang Wang performs a vision test on Warrenheip Primary School year three student Lillian as part of the Glasses for Kids program. Picture by Lachlan Bence
What's on
Art, food, wine, crafts and storytelling is about Ballarat.
Melanie Whelan
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He'll appear in the Ballarat Magistrates' Court in June.
Staff Reporters
Police officer to face court charged with misconduct in public office
Dridan faces charges after a fatal crash at a burnout event.
Alex Dalziel
Bryce Dridan at the scene of the Mitchell Park Lamborghini crash in May. File picture
Artist Laura Jones takes home a $100,000 prize for the portrait.
Anna Houlahan
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The bird and plane collided 'shortly after take-off'.
Anna Houlahan
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Qantas planes on the tarmac. Picture Joe Armao
Seth Meyers, Amy Poehler saddened by Williams' retirement.
Anna Houlahan
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Matildas goal keeper Lydia Williams (left) and comedian Amy Poehler on Late Night with Sath Meyers. Picture Late Night with Seth Meyers/file picture
Shoppers are turning to imported fruit and vegetables.
Carla Mascarenhas
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SPC's factory in Shepparton, Victoria. Picture by Jacinta Cummins
'It's like inviting a stranger into your house.'
Anna Houlahan
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High schooler Ella wants teenagers involved in the debate over social media age restrictions. Picture supplied
Extraordinary BFNL board election called after league vote
Greg Gliddon
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The Courier's David Brehaut names his best to to this point.
David Brehaut
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David Brehaut gives his top 10 for the Central Highlands Football Season so far. Picture by Adam Trafford.
Check out our streams from round one to eight.
CHFL binge: watch games live streamed during the 2024 season. Picture by Lachlan Bence
Majority of coaches call for changes to under-19s in BFNL
Greg Gliddon
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Most coaches say many players are lost to the game after under-17s.
Cooper Sherman has a big two weeks of running ahead in Europe
Greg Gliddon
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Cooper Sherman will head to Europe in coming days to earn rankings points for a chance to run at the Olympics. Picture by Lachlan Bence
Go small for popular inner suburbs or further away for more space.
Jemimah Clegg
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'These places might give you much more bang for your buck.'
Jemimah Clegg
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"They're all suburbs that we've combed through to make sure that there has been positive growth," says report author PRD chief economist Dr Diaswati Mardiasmo.
This luxurious brick house sits on a large allotment in Creswick.
House of the Week
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Want more space? This property could be yours, 20 minutes from Ballarat
Tranquil retreat surrounded by landscaped gardens and parklands.
Feature Property
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These vacant units have been designed with function in mind.
Commercial Property
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A couple of units in Delacombe
The current owner, now in their 90s, moved in as a six-year-old.
Grace Dudley
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Street view of 21 Autumn Street in East Orange. Picture supplied.
We're proud to support Ballarat through events like White Night.
Steve Dimopoulos
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Australians can't get enough of Barnesy, Mossy and Don.
Staff Reporters
Cold Chisel are still in high demand. Picture by Daniel Boud
Chelsea Goodwin's recipes are big on flavour and low on cost.
Karen Hardy
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Chelsea Goodwin with her children who were her harshest critics. Picture by Melissa Darr
Here's an invitation to join the Queen Victoria on a cruise through Spain and Morocco.
Emma Brown
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Meeting the energy need of tomorrow by training the next generation with Essential Energy's award-winning apprentice program.
Become a cable jointer, powerline worker or electrical technician with 129 apprenticeship positions available in regional, rural and remote NSW and Southern Queensland on offer for 2025. Picture supplied
These six tips from Australian broadband wholesaler, NBN Co, can help you get the most out of your internet connection.
Try these six connection tips to improve internet quality. Picture Shutterstock
Check out this week's Nature Notes.
Roger Thomas
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Who can you spot in this week's gallery?
Efforts directly support Ballarat children | GALA BALL PHOTOS.
Melanie Whelan
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Hand In Hand founder Leah Ashton with special guest, Melbourne Cup winning jockey Michelle Payne for the second annual gala ball. Picture by Kate Healy
From the thousands of submissions, I knew this was an issue that ran deep.
Kate McIlwain
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We're proud to support Ballarat through events like White Night.
Steve Dimopoulos
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Crowds in Ballarat's CBD on Saturday, June 1, 2024, for White Night. Picture by Craig Holloway.
Our slang has changed considerably in the past half-century.
Garry Linnell
The fork-tailed drongo bird ... guilty by association? Picture Shutterstock
Committed locals are rewriting Dimboola's destiny.
Justine Costigan
This rare beauty welcomes guests with a warm embrace.
Sarah Maguire
We have found a slice of heaven in NSW's Southern Highlands
Here's how to tell if a tourism operator is truly eco-friendly.
Kristie Kellahan
The Big Question: What is 'greenwashing' in travel and how to spot it?
Car Expert
Competition around electric cars is tougher than ever, with new rivals cropping up at speed. Is the Tesla Model Y still the king?
Scott Collie • 2hrs ago
Toyota Australia is resuming customer deliveries of the Yaris Cross after a brief pause while the company's safety testing procedures were investigated.
William Stopford
A long weekend brings with it double demerits for some regions. Read on below to find out where you can cop a larger points hit in Australia.
Jordan Mulach
Where double demerits are in effect this King's Birthday long weekend
Dealer financing is one of the most popular ways to purchase a new car, so let's dig into the details as EOFY approaches.
Josh Nevett
How does dealer finance work?
Kia says there are no waits for some Cerato variants as it gets ready to farewell the popular, long-running nameplate.
William Stopford
Kia Cerato stock levels high as sales surge
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
Commission buyers dominant purchasers Yea's monthly store sale.
Andrew Miller
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Agents yarded 1700 cattle at the first winter Bairnsdale store market.
Bryce Eishold
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Some of the buyers and vendors at Bairnsdale on June 7, 2024. Picture by Bryce Eishold.
Avian influenza virus has been confirmed at a fifth poultry farm.
There has been another detection of bird flu in Victoria. File picture
Veterinarian Dr Anne Quain discusses heart disease in dogs.
Dr Anne Quain
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YOUR MONEY
Noel Whittaker
Rules changes means it is time to examine your super nest egg. Photo Shutterstock
Chelsea Goodwin's recipes are big on flavour and low on cost.
Karen Hardy
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Chelsea Goodwin with her children who were her harshest critics. Picture by Melissa Darr