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