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Aug 28, 2026

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3 min read

Fifteen women wear red in silent protest as councillor delivers apology to Ballarat Mayor

The group told the Brolga Councillor Saunders’ behaviour is symptomatic of problematic attitudes in council.

Ballarat

Aug 18, 2026

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3 min read

September gig guide: The best live music events in West Vic this month

Surf rock, metal, folk and a choir - the Brolga has you sorted for live music this month.

Events

Jul 31, 2026

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17 min read

Who can I vote for across Western Victoria at the 2026 Victorian election?

Our guide to November’s state election, who you can vote for and what they hope to achieve if they are elected into power.

Politics

City of Ballarat announces $6 million road repair blitz starting in October

Sep 7, 2026

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1 min read

City of Ballarat announces $6 million road repair blitz starting in October

Director of Infrastructure and Environment Bridget Wetherall told the Brolga “even a single pothole or defect can be frustrating for local residents”.

Roads

Darcie Humphreys

Warrnambool train pain attracts pollies with promises

Sep 7, 2026

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2 min read

Warrnambool train pain attracts pollies with promises

Major parties say they’ll deliver more seats, but in different ways.

Transport

Zara Cuthbertson

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Profiles

Ballarat brutalism you can wear: Cut Off Your Hands Jewellery storefront opening next week

Sep 9, 2026

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2 min read

Ballarat brutalism you can wear: Cut Off Your Hands Jewellery storefront opening next week

Alana Catherine Smith has spent a decade crafting unique rings, necklaces and earrings inspired by architecture and contrast.

Sep 9, 2026

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2 min read

Birregurra beef over bore water, quarry expansion and dead cows

Two farmers have raised concerns about possible nitrate contamination, while the pit’s owner says current limits mean it can’t compete for major local contracts.

Sep 9, 2026

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4 min read

Newsletter: Got milk?

Plus: Dolphins, roads and ghosts.

Sep 8, 2026

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1 min read

The $299 million industry swimming along the Great Ocean Road

Follow the bait fish.

Sep 7, 2026

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1 min read

City of Ballarat announces $6 million road repair blitz starting in October

Director of Infrastructure and Environment Bridget Wetherall told the Brolga “even a single pothole or defect can be frustrating for local residents”.

The $299 million industry swimming along the Great Ocean Road

Follow the bait fish.

Wildlife

City of Ballarat announces $6 million road repair blitz starting in October

Director of Infrastructure and Environment Bridget Wetherall told the Brolga “even a single pothole or defect can be frustrating for local residents”.

Roads

The most haunted spots to explore in West Vic

The Brolga has visited nunneries, underground tunnels and pubs on the lookout for local ghosts.

History

Warrnambool train pain attracts pollies with promises

Major parties say they’ll deliver more seats, but in different ways.

Transport

Western Victoria produces a fifth of Australia’s milk. Farmers say the processors who own it need to start putting them first

Karrinjeet Singh-Mahil and Brian Schuler have farmed since 1997. They've watched processors claw back payments, buy each other out, and reshape the industry.

Agriculture

Dinner and a show: The best upcoming theatre productions in West Vic

From drag comedies to on-stage fairytales, these are the shows coming to the region.

Lifestyle

Newer technology, same old problem for West Vic residents dealing with mobile blackspots

Locals and farmers say poor reception and internet connection remains a major regional issue after the 2024 3G network shutdown.

News

Newsletter: Prison inmates fixing potholes?

Plus: Exploring West Vic's GP shortage

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Fifteen women wear red in silent protest as councillor delivers apology to Ballarat Mayor

September gig guide: The best live music events in West Vic this month

Who can I vote for across Western Victoria at the 2026 Victorian election?

City of Ballarat announces $6 million road repair blitz starting in October

Warrnambool train pain attracts pollies with promises

THE LATEST

Ballarat brutalism you can wear: Cut Off Your Hands Jewellery storefront opening next week

Birregurra beef over bore water, quarry expansion and dead cows

Newsletter: Got milk?

The $299 million industry swimming along the Great Ocean Road

City of Ballarat announces $6 million road repair blitz starting in October

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The $299 million industry swimming along the Great Ocean Road

City of Ballarat announces $6 million road repair blitz starting in October

The most haunted spots to explore in West Vic

Warrnambool train pain attracts pollies with promises

Western Victoria produces a fifth of Australia’s milk. Farmers say the processors who own it need to start putting them first

Dinner and a show: The best upcoming theatre productions in West Vic

Newer technology, same old problem for West Vic residents dealing with mobile blackspots

Newsletter: Prison inmates fixing potholes?

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