Ballarat
Road expert and digital forensic specialists to be called in Samantha Murphy trial
Prosecutors have begun outlining the key experts they will rely on in the case of Patrick Orren Stephenson, who has pleaded not guilty to murdering the Ballarat mum.
- Erin Pearson
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Police called in as more details emerge from Ballarat Grammar ‘strapping’ scandal
Police have confirmed they are investigating assault allegations at the centre of a “strapping” scandal at a Victorian private school dating back to 2023.
- Noel Towell, Alex Crowe and Ashleigh McMillan
Ten Ballarat Grammar boarders sent home amid strapping scandal
The senior students are being investigated over allegations younger kids were targeted at one of the prestigious school’s boarding houses.
- Noel Towell, Alex Crowe and Ashleigh McMillan
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- Private schools
Punishment ring scandal: Private school warned years ago about students’ cruelty
The family of a former student complained to a prestigious Victorian school years ago about a “strapping” culture, that is part of a probe into a punishment ring involving senior boarders.
- Noel Towell
The development rush in Ballarat that will break building-height records
A series of developments are slated for Ballarat. Can high-rise living and historic charm exist side-by-side?
- Benjamin Preiss
Victorian regional towns where house prices dropped $100,000 in a year
That holiday home or tree-change could now cost six figures less and there’s plenty of choice among the homes listed for sale.
- Shona Hendley
‘Return the heads’: Police warn PM statue vandals arrests are only a matter of time
Police said the “senseless act”, which appeared to be politically motivated, was carried out by about four people.
- Cassandra Morgan and Sophie Aubrey
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- Crime
Woman charged with murder after man stabbed to death near Ballarat
The man was sitting on a couch inside a Mount Helen home when he was allegedly attacked.
- Angus Delaney and Cassandra Morgan
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