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Ballarat
Trial date set for man accused of murdering Samantha Murphy
The 23-year-old man who allegedly killed missing Ballarat mum Samantha Murphy is set to face trial.
Country league to investigate off-ball incident
A country footy league is set to investigate an off the ball incident from the weekend in which a player was stretchered off. Here’s what we know.
How ex-AFL stars dominated country footy action
Tom Hawkins produced a starring performance while Alastair Clarkson watched on as his former side grabbed its biggest win in years. See it in our country footy wrap.
Ballarat sale and auction results, week ending June 1
Wendouree proved to be a hot market last week with five properties selling for a total value of $2.7 million. See the latest auction and sales results.
Ballarat sale and auction results, week ending May 31
Wendouree proved to be a hot market last week with five properties selling for a total value of $2.7 million. See the latest auction and sales results.
How to plan the perfect baby photo shoot at home
You’ve had a baby, and quickly your phone storage is filling up with never-ending snaps and videos. But how do you make sure they’re actually good? Herald Sun photographer David Caird has all the tips.
The rich history behind Ballarat league rivalry
Two Ballarat league clubs will go head-to-head for the 200th time in their histories this weekend. Take a look back at the history between the pair and some of the greatest players.
Why TomaHawk is keen for second country footy game
Tom Hawkins will play for Beaufort this weekend but with regional Victoria battling a drought, he says his appearance is about more than footy.
Ballarat news’ team owner to spend more time in custody
An Alfredton man who runs a popular social media page with 32,000 followers is likely to enter pleas on serious criminal charges at his next court appearance.
Regional Vic’s most ink-credible tattooist revealed
You voted, and now the results are in — regional Victoria’s best tattooist has been announced. Who was the most ink-credible one? See who took the crown.
Two Victorians, South Australian killed in horror Armstrong crash
Two Victorians — a Lyndhurst man, 49, and a Clyde North woman, 24 — as well as a 65-year-old South Australian man were the casualties of a five-vehicle crash near Ararat.
Inside Clarko’s Kaniva homecoming, 40 years on
Alastair Clarkson will return to his hometown to celebrate a moment which provided the launching pad for his career. Here’s how he will be involved.
Ex-AFL stars make call on their coaching future
Two AFL legends who took on interleague coaching roles for the past two years have made a call on their futures.
The dark side to Melb’s home price recovery
A boost to Melbourne’s median house price in May is expected to cause frustration for some buyers.
Late star’s home has hit market for $10m
Richard Simmons’ longtime Los Angeles home has hit the market just one year after his death.
Bank robbery: 5 refuse rate cut
Are you being robbed? These stubborn banks are still refusing to pass on the RBA’s May rate cut to customers.
Inside Essendon great’s mid-century home
A Beaumaris home the late premiership captain turned influential architect designed for his own family has hit the market. Take a look inside.
Need to Know
Here’s what you can expect with tomorrow’s Ballarat weather
As we move into winter what can locals expect tomorrow? We have the latest word from the Weather Bureau.
Everybody appearing at Ararat Magistrates’ Court, Friday, June 6
Here is a list of matters listed at Ararat Magistrates’ Court on Friday.
Everybody appearing at Ballarat Magistrates’ Court, Friday, June 6
Here is a list of matters listed at Ballarat Magistrates’ Court on Friday.
Here’s what you can expect with tomorrow’s Ballarat weather
As we move into winter what can locals expect tomorrow? We have the latest word from the Weather Bureau.
Local footy wrap: Tomahawk’s goal after siren, massive hauls
Adam Tomlinson made a surprise appearance in local footy, there was some Tom Hawkins magic and another ex-AFL man bagged a dozen goals. It’s all in a bursting-at-the-seams Local Footy Wrap.
Ex-West Coast star dominates country footy return
As Andrew Gaff made a brilliant return to country footy, question marks have been raised about the future of interleague as other ex-AFL names made their mark. See our country footy wrap.
Wild comebacks, wins after the siren and ex-AFL stars headline local footy
It was another dramatic day of local footy with stunning comebacks and ex-AFL players dominating. Here are all the talking points from Saturday’s action.
Local footy wrap: Upsets, statements, routs galore
Some sent resounding messages to their premiership rivals, others pulled off the unlikeliest of victories, while one team shot past 30 goals. It’s all here in our Saturday night wrap.
‘Why isn’t he facing charges?’: Anti-violence group’s anger over footy hit
The father of a teenager killed by a coward punch has expressed his anger after video emerged of a behind-the-play incident in local footy. See the footage.
Star forward shock departure from O&M club
A finals contender in the O&M has agreed to release its leading goalkicker this season back to his original club.
Named: The guns in the mix to pull on the Big V
One coach has declared it the “strongest squad” put together and now the challenge of putting together a side is ahead of them. See the VAFA guns in contention for a historic game.
Southern battler parts ways with senior coach
A Southern league club has decided to part ways with its senior coach. Read what the Eagles president had to say about the decision.
Hawks suffer finals blow as star ruled out
Despite joining his teammates on the track for a session under lights on Friday, Hawthorn has made a call on star midfielder Will Day ahead of the elimination final.
Prison officials blamed for stab attack on Mokbel
Prison officials have been blamed for a nearly fatal stabbing attack on drug kingpin Tony Mokbel, that left him with an acquired brain injury.
Aussies’ ‘best hour and a half of Olympic achievement this century’
After night seven’s Aussie ‘gold rush’ in Paris, Matty Johns, James Magnussen, journalists Robert Craddock and Brent Read break down the incredible hour of Aussie history-making moments.
Woman walking pram mauled by pack of dogs in Sunbury
A woman has been rushed to hospital with serious injuries after being knocked to the ground and mauled by three dogs, as she walked her baby in a pram in Sunbury on Friday afternoon.
King’s joy with new royal baby on the way
King Charles has excitedly announced a new royal baby will be joining the family early next year.
Brittany Higgins quietly sells taxpayer-funded French chateau
Just days after announcing her new job, Brittany Higgins has sold her sprawling property near Bordeaux in France after listing it on the market almost a year ago.
Bali coke accused’s sister breaks silence with bizarre claim
The family of accused cocaine smuggler Lamar Ahchee has broken its silence for the first time since his dramatic arrest in Bali — where he faces the death penalty if convicted.
Landmark that could see King Charles back in Australia
The restoration of a NSW-based cultural hub by the King’s Foundation of Australia is set to make it “very difficult” to keep the monarch away.
‘I think Dad killed her’: Cold case bombshell
The estranged daughter of a suspected killer in one of Australia’s biggest cold cases has told of “the moment” she believed he had killed a woman. SEE THE VIDEO, LISTEN TO THE PODCAST.
King Charles set to award David Beckham with top honour
A prestigious title David Beckham was nominated for nearly 15 years ago is finally about to become a reality for the soccer star.
WATCH: Ukraine takes out Russian missile launcher
After destroying $11bn in Vladimir Putin’s war planes, Kyiv has landed another win as Donald Trump is said to have praised a surprise attack on Russia as “bada**”.
‘Go ahead, make my day’: Trump threatens Musk contracts
Donald Trump’s row with Elon Musk has exploded with the SpaceX boss dropping “a really big bomb” as he accuses the US President of being named in the Epstein files.
Bromance over: Why Trump and Musk turned on each other
Their political partnership once raised eyebrows — now it’s in flames, as Donald Trump and Elon Musk publicly turn on each other in a fiery clash that always seemed inevitable.
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