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The City of Ballarat is asking the Prime Minister for a Royal Commission into the killing of women

The City of Ballarat is asking the Prime Minister for a Royal Commission into the killing of women

Ballarat’s Mayor cited the She Matters mural and the work of Sherele Moody in her push for national femicide inquiry.

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The people of Wendouree are keeping it simple. Are candidates listening?

The people of Wendouree are keeping it simple. Are candidates listening?

It’s not rocket science - roads, housing, hospitals, development, parking. The usual stuff.

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Australians buy 56 new clothing items a year. These West Vic teens are teaching others to shop second-hand instead

Australians buy 56 new clothing items a year. These West Vic teens are teaching others to shop second-hand instead

Op shopping, repairing clothes and upcycling are on trend.

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House prices have fallen for the second time on record - but one Ballarat first-home buyer is building anyway

House prices have fallen for the second time on record - but one Ballarat first-home buyer is building anyway

Miriam joined Federal MP Catherine King to discuss accessible housing on her new property.

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Catherine King: Politicians have long feared escalation that led to Haines attack

Catherine King: Politicians have long feared escalation that led to Haines attack

“We've all been saying it’s when not if, and unfortunately we have now seen the when.”

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The local recycling program that means this Ballarat mum only has to put her bin out every two months

The local recycling program that means this Ballarat mum only has to put her bin out every two months

The soft plastics collection initiative has saved tens of thousands of kilograms of waste from landfill.

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A Ballarat family business built on rendang pies, lobster noodles and 650 weekly dumplings

A Ballarat family business built on rendang pies, lobster noodles and 650 weekly dumplings

David Tan told the Brolga he grew up believing everyone was able to cook.

Profiles

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Sick of hoons using Ballarat “as their own personal racetrack”, councillors vow to act ... in 10 months

Sick of hoons using Ballarat “as their own personal racetrack”, councillors vow to act ... in 10 months

To develop a new road policy, they’ll have to wait for cash from the 2027-28 budget.

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New mental health centre in Ballarat aims to meet teenagers “in the language they use”

New mental health centre in Ballarat aims to meet teenagers “in the language they use”

“Being an adolescent is not an easy thing to be even if you’re in perfect mental health”.

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History of “weapon-related offending” behind decision to allow warrantless searches at Stockland Wendouree

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”

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

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

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

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

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.

Profiles

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

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

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”.

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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 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

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.

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

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?

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

“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

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.

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Ballarat population to hit 160,000 by 2040, and the city's elderly may pay the price

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.

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“Take the pressure off”: More than 16,000 people in West Vic used a virtual emergency department last year

“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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