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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.

Ballarat

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Labor promises Ballarat a free dental clinic. How would it operate?

Labor promises Ballarat a free dental clinic. How would it operate?

A $30,000 sign-on bonus will be offered.

News

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From day spa to champion brewery: How a Hepburn Springs couple's pivot paid off

From day spa to champion brewery: How a Hepburn Springs couple's pivot paid off

“I just started kissing Nick and forgot we were on camera”.

Profiles

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Tractors, AI posters, and "P*ss Off AusNet" mown into a hill: Inside the Ripon candidates forum

Tractors, AI posters, and "P*ss Off AusNet" mown into a hill: Inside the Ripon candidates forum

Organised by a group opposing Western Renewables Link, around 200 attendees heckled, booed and applauded certain candidates.

Politics

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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.

Ballarat

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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.

Ballarat

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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.

Ballarat

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“Left behind”: Councils warn Western Highway can't cope with population boom

“Left behind”: Councils warn Western Highway can't cope with population boom

“It's not about politics, it’s about making sure rural communities are looked after”.

Roads

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Tourism spending dropped 75% after extreme weather hit West Vic coastal hubs

Tourism spending dropped 75% after extreme weather hit West Vic coastal hubs

Communities relying on tourism could see decreased visitation as summers get hotter.

Great Ocean Road

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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.

Ballarat

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

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

Ararat Asylum set for partial reopening

Ararat Asylum set for partial reopening

“Everyone seems to be calming down a bit and is pleased there is progress”.

Ararat

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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.

Ballarat

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Hepburn Mayor calls for reform after private prosecution left five councillors stood down for months

Hepburn Mayor calls for reform after private prosecution left five councillors stood down for months

“For $26.50, any individual can go and lay a charge.”

Daylesford

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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.

Housing

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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.

Ballarat

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"Who's going to come here now?": Ararat's biggest tourist drawcard just closed after 16 years of ghost tours

"Who's going to come here now?": Ararat's biggest tourist drawcard just closed after 16 years of ghost tours

The sudden closure was announced by the landlord of the building this week, but workers claim repair requests have been ignored for years.

Business

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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

Ballarat

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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.

Art

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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.

Business

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Jacinta Allan quits politics

Jacinta Allan quits politics

The former premier has held the seat of Bendigo East for 27 years.

Politics

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“Stay inside”: West Vic flash flood warnings as cold snap hits Victoria

“Stay inside”: West Vic flash flood warnings as cold snap hits Victoria

Locals can monitor for updates to their region on the VicEmergency website.

Creswick

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Former Prime Minister Scott Morrison attends unveiling of his bronze likeness in Ballarat Botanic Gardens

Former Prime Minister Scott Morrison attends unveiling of his bronze likeness in Ballarat Botanic Gardens

The statue, made by sculptor Martin Moore, joins the collection as the 30th prime minister immortalised in metal.

Ballarat

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Long distances, high costs: Report reveals barriers to women’s healthcare in West Vic

Long distances, high costs: Report reveals barriers to women’s healthcare in West Vic

A survey of 450 locals found travel, GP shortages and long wait times are stopping women from receiving adequate care.

News

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