Competition for spots set to drive Sunbury forward after successful ...
Sunbury coach Rick Horwood directs his troops. Picture: Josie Hayden.SUNBURY is optimistic about its chances of climbing the Ballarat Football League ladder after a fruitful recruiting drive which has generated excitement at Clarke Oval. The Lions have added significant depth and experience to the squad which finished sixth last year, continuing the club’s remarkable streak of BFL finals appearances.Coach Rick Horwood said Sunbury could not have been happier with its off-season after landing tar..>> view originalBallarat Pacing Cup field and barrier draw - Smolda gets advantage ...
The barrier draw for the Group 1 Ballarat Pacing Cup (2710m) has been conducted and here is how the field will line up on Saturday night.Star New Zealand pacer Smolda was the biggest winner at the barrier draw on Tuesday after drawing barrier five with trainer-driver Mark Purdon expected to send him forward at the start.He was runner up in the Group 1 New Zealand Trotting Cup (3200m) behind Arden Rooney in November and was a fast-finishing third in the Group 1 Auckland Cup (3200m) behind stablem..>> view originalBraun plans on Corzin Terror in Ballarat
Im Corzin Terror could defend his Ballarat Pacing Cup title after a dominant victory in the Hamilton Pacing Cup on Sunday.The Dean Braun-trained eight-year-old gelding has regained his best form with a dominant 7.5m win in the Group 3 Hamilton Pacing Cup (2660m).Beginning from the 20m backmark along with Keayang Cullen, the two favourites pressed forward to assume the first two positions in running.Keayang Cullen found the lead before Im Corzin Terror was sent forward to land the death seat. The..>> view originalAttack does the job for Darley
A brilliant bowling performance lifted Darley to yet another impressive win in the Ballarat Cricket Association on Saturday. After setting North Ballarat a target of 169 on the first day at Darley Park, the Lions’ attack further strengthened its reputation as one of the most dangerous bowling line-ups in the competition. With the likes of Heath Pritchard and Bradley Barnes charging in with the new ball, North Ballarat was quickly on the back foot. Brodie Bennett was the first to feel the pain,..>> view originalFunding for bridge upgrades
TWO bridges in Ballarat will undergo major upgrades as part of the federal government’s Bridges Renewal Program. FUNDS: The Miner Rest Bridge set to be upgraded under the federal government intiative. Picture: Matthew Dixon. TWO bridges in Ballarat will undergo major upgrades as part of the federal government’s Bridges Renewal Program. These upgrades mean local communities will have safer and more reliable road access. - Michael RonaldsonThe City of Ballarat secured $470,000 for t..>> view originalFence breaks silence for abuse victims
Father Kevin Dillon and Chris Pianto tie a ribbon around the St Mary's Basilica fence, as part of an initiative to show support for child sex abuse survivors. Picture: Nathan DyerPARISH priest Fr Kevin Dillon wants St Mary’s Basilica’s Yarra St fence to shout on behalf of victims of institutional sexual abuse.The acclaimed advocate joined abuse survivor Chris Pianto tying ribbons to the fence yesterday, signalling it had become part of the Loud Fence movement which originated in Ballarat and has..>> view originalAlbion the Brimbank suburb to watch in 2016
Drawn to its investment potential, two brothers snapped up a four-bedroom house at 2 Maylands St, Albion, for $460,000 before auction.PACKED with potential, Albion is the Brimbank suburb astute buyers should keep an eye on this year.Just 13km from the CBD, it has become a hot spot for first-home buyers, investors and developers.The median house price has jumped 8.7 per cent to $456,650 during the past 12 months, according to CoreLogic RP Data.“We are seeing a domino effect in this area,” Profess..>> view originalV/Line passengers to receive compensation for severe disruptions
V/Line Photo: Joe Armao Passengers on V/Line services are expected to receive compensation following days of severe disruptions.Today is the worst day after a week of disruptions — 67 services cancelled and replaced by buses. The government has asked the regional rail operator to come up with compensation options for commuters affected by the disruptions — such as free travel.Last week boom gates failed to go down in time for a V/Line train on the Dandenong r..>> view originalWheel issue, heat delays regional commuters on V/Line trains
Travellers on the Ballarat, Bendigo, Geelong, Gippsland and Seymour lines have faced reduced services.REGIONAL rail commuters are expected to be compensated after enduring a horror start to 2016 with V/Line forced to remove almost a quarter of its fleet of carriages from service due to rapid wheel wear.Commuters on the Ballarat, Bendigo, Geelong, Gippsland and Seymour lines have faced cancellations and reduced services since last week with no end in sight, as investigations into the cause of the..>> view originalHardship creates great music
WITH a new album coming out and an American tour in the pipeline, Ballarat country and folk artist Freya Josephine Hollick is starting to climb rungs in a notoriously challenging industry. Light at the end: Freya Josephine Hollick will play the Eastern Station Hotel next week before the release of her new album in May.WITH a new album coming out and an American tour in the pipeline, Ballarat country and folk artist Freya Josephine Hollick is starting to climb rungs in a notoriousl..>> view original
Monday, January 18, 2016
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