Anzac Day 2025: Full guide to services near you
Hundreds of commemorative events will mark Anzac Day across Victoria in 2025. Find out when and where your local service is.
Ballarat
Ballarat sale and auction results, week ending April 20
There were 49 properties sold in Ballarat last week, with 105 new listings in the region. See the latest auction and sales results.
Ballarat sale and auction results, week ending April 19
Sebastopol proved to be a hot market last week with 10 properties selling for a total value of $4.3 million. See the latest auction and sales results.
Vic unis demand more federal cash for regional campuses
Victorian universities say regional students are being disadvantaged by a lack of federal government funding allocated towards rural campuses.
Ranked: Country footy’s best dynasties since 2000
Since 2000, country footy has been filled with dominant teams who have been the envy of their local competitions. Now we’ve ranked the top-25 in the first quarter of the century.
Ballarat woman turns blind eye to ‘brutal’ assault and kidnapping
A Wendouree meth addict “has difficulty explaining” why she got involved in a nightmarish kidnapping plot in which she hosted a man’s terrifying imprisonment in her own backyard.
Thug awake for 13 days on meth in violent ambush of pedestrian
A Ballarat man who violently ambushed a pedestrian with three others had been awake for a staggering 13 days on a meth-fueled bender.
World Tour teams ‘interested’ in competing at Jayco Herald Sun Tour
Victoria’s oldest cycling stage tour is back and race directors and Olympic Gold Medallists Scott McGrory and Grace Brown are confident world leading riders will come to battle Australia’s next generation of stars.
Ballarat woman allegedly killed man in her own home
A Ballarat woman who allegedly stabbed a man to death in her own home has faced court from custody charged with murder.
‘Kiss your pension goodbye’: Radical plan to remove Boomers
Seniors are being urged to downsize to free up larger multi-bedroom homes as a potential solution to Australia’s housing crisis.
Buy the ocean: Insane Aus home sale revealed
It might not look like much from the front but buying this Aussie property means you are also buying a literal chunk of the ocean.
Tesla-powered homes spark frenzy despite Musk backlash
Tesla-powered homes are flying off the market in Houston, the oil and gas hub of the world, despite the recent backlash against Elon Musk.
Former US star tries to sell home amid foreclosure battle
A former Hollywood star is looking to find funds to fuel an ongoing court battle, months after a lawsuit was filed against him.
Need to Know
Here’s what you can expect with today’s Ballarat weather
As autumn sets in what can locals expect today? We have the latest word from the Weather Bureau.
Everybody appearing at Ballarat Magistrates’ Court, Monday, April 21
Here is a list of matters listed at Ballarat Magistrates’ Court on Monday.
Here’s what you can expect with tomorrow’s Ballarat weather
As autumn sets in what can locals expect tomorrow? We have the latest word from the Weather Bureau.
Here’s what you can expect with tomorrow’s Ballarat weather
As autumn sets in what can locals expect tomorrow? We have the latest word from the Weather Bureau.
Ex-AFL forward’s stunning return to local footy
A former AFL forward had a day out in front of goal with seven majors in his first senior appearance for his local while the 2015 number two pick impressed on debut. See our local footy talking points.
Surprise turn of events sends top ten AFL draft pick to country club
He was a high draft pick at an AFL club on the rise, but this former Hawk is now a Rooster in the Ballarat league … at least for the time being.
Revealed: Local footy’s longest winning and losing streaks
The 2025 local footy season might only be a couple of weeks old, but the state’s longest winning and losing streaks continue to extend. See who takes top spot.
Ex-AFL players shine as goal of year contender emerges
From ex-AFL players making stunning debuts to goal and mark of the year contenders, the weekend’s country footy action had plenty of talking points. Catch up on all the news from across Victoria.
‘He’s flying’: Wimmera superstar boots 10 goals to destroy challenger
Ararat’s pursuit of a flag hat-trick has started in the best possible way with a line-up potentially stronger than last year.
Rutledge breakout powers Macedon
A breakout Michael Rutledge performance powered Macedon’s big win over Gisborne Giants, while Angus Nolte and Ryan Pretty did likewise Kyneton.
Corowa-Rutherglen off the mark under new coach
Corowa-Rutherglen is on the board under new coach Darryn Cresswell and a major divide is developing in the Goulburn Valley.
Watch: Vision of local footy KO emerges as family, club speak out
A local player “remains under ongoing medical supervision” after an ugly hit behind the play left him unconscious. His family and local club have addressed the issue and believe the six-week ban was light.
Olympic gold medal heroes to lead historic return of beloved cycling event
One of Australia’s most loved annual races, the Jayco Herald Sun Tour, is set to make a triumphant return in a new home.
How ‘selfless’ bystanders helped save man’s life in a Woolies car park
Bystanders have been congratulated by paramedics after they jumped in to help an elderly man who suffered a medical episode outside a Ballarat supermarket.
GPS tracking app leaks kids’ live location raising safety fears
A GPS tracking app trusted by families turned into a stalker’s dream after cyber experts uncover data leaks exposing kids’ real-time locations.
‘Toxic workplace culture’ main cause of Ballarat mum’s suicide
A Ballarat mum of two took her own life in 2019 mainly because of a “toxic” culture in her department at Ballarat Health Services, a court has found.
‘Magical’: Secret oasis with outdoor spa up for sale
A house set amid a secret garden, complete with ponds, a gazebo, conservatory and outdoor spa — just a stone’s throw from Hepburn Regional Park — has hit the market.
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.
Albo’s electorate among worst in Australia for ‘bad debt’
A suburb in Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s electorate has one of the highest “bad debt” levels in the country. See the postcodes where credit card debt continues to skyrocket.
Dutton’s plan to stop organised crims and sex offenders
Opposition Leader and former police officer Peter Dutton will unveil his plan to “crack down on crime from the border to the backyard”.
Labor’s primary vote lifts to highest point in more than a year
With less than two weeks left in the election campaign, Labor’s primary vote has lifted to its highest point in more than a year, although support for the Prime Minister has fallen.
‘Proud of our boys’: Family’s service spans four generations
They served on the Western Front, Vietnam, East Timor, Iraq and Afghanistan, and are ready to defend Australia again. Here’s how the Tyson family will honour the fallen on Anzac Day.
City launches ‘influencer academy’
The world’s influencer capital has launched an “influencer academy” to teach the art of allure.
China blasts nations trying to ‘appease’ US in trade deals
China has warned countries against making deals with the US at Beijing’s expense, threatening countermeasures in the tariff war.
Russia-Ukraine to strike peace deal ‘this week’
Donald Trump has signalled Moscow and Kyiv could finally agree to a truce within days, even as Russia was accused of breaking its own Easter truce.
‘He’s lost’: Bizarre Bieber video sparks fan fears
Justin Bieber’s fans have expressed fresh concerns over the pop star’s health, as former staffers made startling claims. See the video.
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