Factory worker runs red lights to escape police
A dangerous Ballarat driver tried to escape police by running red lights on a busy CBD street and ditching his car nearby.
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Casual teacher steals Ballarat maccas Halloween decorations
A serial petrol thief was locked in a shipping container by a Ballarat maccas employee after he stole the restaurant’s Halloween decorations.
Major rural highway closed after fatal ‘head-on’ collision
A “serious” collision near Ararat where a person was killed has forced the closure of a major rural highway.
AFL Draft: Rebels on cusp of record draft haul
Sam Lalor is on the verge of being the second number one draft pick within three years to emerge from the Greater Western Victorian Rebels, but that is just the start of the good news for this growing footy factory.
Truck driver ‘body slams’ police officer in ‘violent over-reaction’
A truck driver has faced court for recklessly injuring a police officer during a scuffle that led to him performing a ‘body slam’ on the emergency worker.
Generative AI, deepfakes eroding trust in government agencies
Deepfake videos of politicians and celebrities alongside fake calls and scam messages are eroding Victorians’ trust in government agencies and social media, new research reveals.
Ballarat sale and auction results, week ending November 17
There were 42 properties sold in Ballarat last week, with 119 new listings in the region. See the latest auction and sales results.
Suspicious fire fought overnight at old school campus
Firefighters battled a blaze which broke out at an old Castlemaine school campus at the weekend, with the fire now being treated as suspicious.
Passenger in ‘horrific’ country road crash left fighting for life
A regional potato harvester has faced court over a “horrific” crash near Ballarat which left his girlfriend in hospital for nearly two weeks.
Inside $20k tiny homes taking internet by storm
Aussies spend millions of dollars each year on purchases for their homes, but a new wave of shoppers are now turning to the online retail giant for the homes themselves.
China’s $1bn Aus home wipe out major blow to Albo
Chinese investors’ interests in Aussie homes have taken an almost $1bn cut — and Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is copping the blow back, amid stark warnings over the nation’s housing crisis.
Crowd shocked by Broady auction’s astonishing price
A auction has captured national attention in Melbourne’s north, after fierce bidding pushed a home of three generations to a huge sum. Find out how much it sold for.
Holiday instead: $50k spend that’s wasted
If you’re thinking of blowing $50,000 on this, think again and maybe take a holiday instead.
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Here’s what you can expect with tomorrow’s Ballarat weather
As spring moves into summer what can locals expect tomorrow? We have the latest word from the Weather Bureau.
Everybody appearing at Ballarat County Court, Wednesday 20 November, 2024
Here is a list of matters at Ballarat County Court on Wednesday 20 November.
Everybody appearing at Ballarat Magistrates’ Court, Wednesday, November 20
Here is a list of matters listed at Ballarat Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday.
Here’s what you can expect with tomorrow’s Ballarat weather
As spring moves into summer what can locals expect tomorrow? We have the latest word from the Weather Bureau.
Meet the No.1 pick: Inside Dusty-like gun’s unlikely rise to the top
Sam Lalor hasn’t been above 80 per cent this year, yet he is the red-hot favourite to be the No.1 pick. He opens up on his injury struggles which proved to be a blessing in disguise and more.
Ranked: The ex-AFL players who lit up local footy this year
From the bush to the ‘burbs, former AFL players thrilled local football crowds across all corners of the state this year. We’ve named the best – and ranked the top 15. See who heads the list.
Delisted Essendon speedster finds new footy home
Former Essendon utility Nick Hind has signed for a new footy club and will play as soon as this weekend. Here’s what we know.
Former VFL coach signs with major country league team
A former Box Hill coach will move west next season after signing for a major country league team. Here is what we know.
Friday grand final for Hampden in 2025?
Following the success of Geelong playing its grand final the day before the AFL decider, another country competition is considering following suit.
‘Fitness will be absolutely elite’: SFNL club lands Gaelic football forward
A Southern league club has landed a title-winning Gaelic football player for season 2025. Here are the details.
‘We want to challenge’: Pies plan to soar after package of recruits
Crib Point has secured a package of recruits, including an ex-AFL Magpie and a VAFA best and fairest winner, as it aims high in 2025.
‘Hard to see your dad like that’: Community rallies for sporting stalwart
Six weeks on from his pancreatic cancer diagnosis, Michael Johnstone’s family and friends are still coming to grips with the battle he faces. Yet, they are preparing to put emotion to one side to raise awareness about the “insidious” disease.
Ballarat brothers busted with drugs during prison visit
A pair of sibling Ballarat roof tilers were caught with three different drugs in their car while they were visiting a prison in Victoria’s east.
Ballarat driver dies after crashing into tree
A man has died and a woman is in hospital after a crash in Windermere late Tuesday night.
Ballarat trio charged over alleged home invasion, hammer assault
Three people from Ballarat have been accused of an aggravated home invasion in Cardigan, where they allegedly threatened a man with a knife and assaulted him with a hammer.
Two men fighting for life after regional highway crash
A driver from Delacombe and his passenger from Armstrong have been hospitalised with life-threatening injuries after crashing into trees on the Midland Highway.
House and car ‘fully involved’ in fire west of Ballarat
More than a dozen firefighter crews rushed to a Beaufort fire which consumed a house and car on Tuesday morning.
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.
Seedy bar where Melb teens were poisoned had Mafia links
The seedy bar where two Melbourne girls were poisoned had organised crime links to the Asian Mafia, and served methanol-laced drinks among other drugs on offer. Warning: Graphic
UK’s move to follow Australia’s social media bans
The British government is taking action that will likely see it follow in the footsteps of Anthony Albanese and implement social media age bans for children aged under 16.
The Aussie men backing Trump
These are the Aussies who think Donald Trump will be a good president while other Australians are bracing for disaster.
PM says Putin could end ‘illegal immoral invasion now’
Anthony Albanese has made a push for peace as the G20 summit in Brazil came to a close with leaders reaching consensus only on vague commitments on Israel and Ukraine.
New flashpoint: What Ukraine’s Russian missile strike means
The 1000th day of the war in Ukraine was significant, with the launch of long-range missiles into Russia signalling the start of a “new phase”. Here’s what we know about the surprise attack.
Trump joins Musk for rocket launch amid huge trial update
Prosecutors in Donald Trump’s hush money trial have made a huge call, as the President-elect’s bromance with billionaire Elon Musk gets stronger by the day. Follow updates.
Russia shoots down 50 drones after Ukrainian missile launch
Russia said it had shot down 50 Ukrainian drones shortly after Ukraine had fired a US long-range missile inside Russia’s borders for the first time.
Guest list for Payne’s funeral revealed
The family of tragic One Direction star Liam Payne will farewell the tragic singer within hours, with A-listers flying in for the service.
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