Ballarat
History of “weapon-related offending” behind decision to allow warrantless searches at Stockland Wendouree
For 10 hours on Thursday, police will be able to comb through electronic devices and bags, and conduct strip searches.
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Ben Cousins’ agent claims cancelling Ballarat show a “lost opportunity”
The former AFL player was due to appear at the George Hotel on Wednesday night.
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Ballarat pub cancels Ben Cousins show at the last minute following backlash
The agent representing the disgraced AFL star was scrambling to find a new venue on Wednesday afternoon.
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Outrage as disgraced footballer Ben Cousins brings live show about “redemption” to Ballarat pub
The one-time star has been jailed for stalking and multiple breaches of a Family Violence Restraining Order.
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Ballarat Police target 28 drivers in crackdown on Sturt Street “mainie” culture
One offender told police he was just “keen to get home”, while driving almost double the speed limit.
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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.
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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
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Prison inmates and Melbourne money set to fix up regional Victorian roads in Labor government commitment
Wendouree’s MP said the plan involves “literally taking money from metropolitan Melbourne to address issues in the region”.
Roads
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The She Matters mural came to Ballarat in March, and now shows almost 300 faces of women murdered since 2024
The mural is part of a project functioning as a live map of the country’s domestic violence crisis.
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Social housing project in Delacombe runs years behind schedule, drawing local criticism
Sixty-six residents were moved out of their homes in 2023 for a redevelopment in Leawarra Crescent, but the site remains under construction.
Housing
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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.
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Ballarat and Geelong were connected by passenger train for a century. Should it come back?
Work to upgrade the route has been estimated at $100 million, while politicians from both sides of the fence have welcomed the idea to better connect regional Victoria.
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“A life or death outcome”: Ballarat Base Hospital staff report nursing in corridors and 12-hour ambulance waits
The hospital is in the final stage of a $655 million upgrade, but an increasing population and limited facilities has left health services stretched
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Ballarat’s Performing Arts Community was running on volunteers in 160-year-old churches. Now the council's giving it three years of funding
The not-for-profit will be a place to help local creatives get started and meet other members of the industry.
Art
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Ballarat population to hit 160,000 by 2040, and the city's elderly may pay the price
Older Australians can be "voiceless" in emergency rooms and workplaces, the Age Discrimination Commissioner told the Brolga.
Business
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“Take the pressure off”: More than 16,000 people in West Vic used a virtual emergency department last year
The system delivers care to about 1,000 patients a day across Victoria.
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“Bang for your buck”: New program cuts costs of commercial solar installation by 20 percent
An announcement from the federal government last week has outlined a way for Ballarat businesses to expand their use of renewable energy.
Business
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Ballarat council makes energy upgrades to save ratepayers millions
The city is backing projects it says will cut emissions and save money.
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Ballarat needs to house 40,000 more people in 15 years, at a rate of 52 a week. Can it be done?
Development in country and regional centres has always been a vexed and divisive issue.
Housing
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Ballarat businessman LeRoy Hand walks back post about minorities “getting all the attention”
The Turret Cafe co-owner faced a swift backlash after endorsing divisive content from conservative senator Alex Antic.
Business
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Ballarat cafe owner's post against “minority groups getting all the attention” triggers swift hospo backlash
“It’s time to be proud to be a REGULATION Australian MALE,” said LeRoy Hand.
Business
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More like a home, less like a hospital: Ballarat’s new youth mental health facility
"The last thing you want is to feel like an inmate.”
Ballarat
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This woman lives in a castle, breeds baroque horses and carries a very big stick
Jouster Mieka Leitch said “it’s becoming cool to be a nerd”.
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