Wednesday, February 17, 2016

Hope for Ballarat, Mildura motorsport plans to 'complement each ... and other top stories.

  • Hope for Ballarat, Mildura motorsport plans to 'complement each ...

    Hope for Ballarat, Mildura motorsport plans to 'complement each ...
    Hope for Ballarat, Mildura motorsport plans to 'complement each other', drive regional growth Posted February 18, 2016 11:21:20 The chairman of the Ballarat Motor Sports Committee is adamant there is enough interest in motorsport to justify several multi-million dollar developments in regional Victoria.The Mildura and Ballarat city councils are both looking into the feasibility of building motorsports precincts, worth more than $40 million each.Ballarat councillor Joh..
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  • Hope for Ballarat, Mildura motorsport plans to 'complement each ...

    Hope for Ballarat, Mildura motorsport plans to 'complement each ...
    Hope for Ballarat, Mildura motorsport plans to 'complement each other', drive regional growth Posted February 18, 2016 11:21:20 The chairman of the Ballarat Motor Sports Committee is adamant there is enough interest in motorsport to justify several multi-million dollar developments in regional Victoria.The Mildura and Ballarat city councils are both looking into the feasibility of building motorsports precincts, worth more than $40 million each.Ballarat councillor Joh..
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  • Crowdfunding to send survivors to Rome

    Crowdfunding to send survivors to Rome
    Members of the Ballarat and District Child Abuse Survivors group say they have been deeply moved by the community support. But spokesman David Ridsdale, ...
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  • Class actions against church possible

    Class actions against church possibleThe Catholic Church in Australia could face a barrage of lawsuits from clergy abuse victims amounting to billions of dollars in compensation, a victims' advocate says.Cardinal George Pell and a former Victorian bishop's appearances before the child abuse royal commission this month could get further key evidence on the public record to be used in class action lawsuits, victims' advocacy group Broken Rites spokesman Wayne Chamley says.The 1971-1997 Ballarat Bi..
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  • Clergy sex abuse victims in Victorian diocese can now sue

    Clergy sex abuse victims in Victorian diocese can now sue
    A VICTORIAN bishop is making it possible for victims of past clergy child sex abuse to sue for damages. Ballarat Bishop Paul Bird will put himself forward as a civil defendant so victims of his diocese can take legal action for past attacks. The move stems from the nation's Catholic dioceses and religious orders signing an agreement to provide "entities" for victims to sue. Bishop Bird's decision to stand in place of dead bishop James O'Collins means victims of notorious pedophile pr..
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  • Wood's clear run to Canberra

    Wood's clear run to Canberra
    Wood's clear run to Canberra February 17, 2016 4:59 PM Easton Wood Ballarat Press Conference Easton Wood speaks to the media following the Western Bulldogs’ open training session in Ballarat. MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 13: Easton Wood of the Bulldogs in action during the Western Bulldogs intra-club match at Whitten Oval in Melbourne on February 13, 2016. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Media) All-Australian defender Easton Wood..
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  • Vic shooting death probe continues

    Vic shooting death probe continuesDetectives will remain in regional Victoria investigating the shooting death of a man in his home two nights ago.Police were called to a home in Landsborough, northwest of Ballarat, about 7.30pm on Tuesday on reports a man had been shot.Officers had to negotiate with a 21-year-old man inside the premises, and he surrendered to them about 10.30pm, police said.A 53-year-old man was found dead inside the house.The 21-year-old man, believed to be his stepson, was ta..
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  • Man released following Landsborough shooting

    Man released following Landsborough shooting
    Man released following Landsborough shooting The man arrested after the Lansborough shooting. Photo: Courtesy of Seven News A 21-year-old man has been released as police investigate the circumstances leading to the death of a 53-year-old man following a shooting in the state's west on Tuesday night. Victoria Police spokesman Paul Turner said the man was released pending further inquiries. "Detectives will remain in the Ballarat area tomorrow as the investig..
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  • Little Bridge Street crossing a danger zone for pedestrians

    Little Bridge Street crossing a danger zone for pedestrians
    Locals are worried about the state of a pedestrian crossing in Little Bridge Street. Locals are worried about the state of a pedestrian crossing in Little Bridge Street.Worried: Ballarat City Senior Citizens president Geoff Pitt and treasurer Lorraine Meade say the Little Bridge Street pedestrian crossing should be changed.Ballarat City Senior Citizens president Geoff Pitt said one set of pedestrian lights in the crossing, which lies between the Eastwood Shopping Centre and Bridge..
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  • White Night Melbourne artistic director gives top five festival picks

    White Night Melbourne artistic director gives top five festival picks
    White Night Melbourne artistic director gives top five festival picks Posted February 18, 2016 08:13:49 Melbourne's city streets are set to transform into outdoor arts spaces this weekend with music, theatre, visual art and light shows on display for White Night.The popular festival attracts thousands of people, who gather into the early hours to see works by local and international artists.Here are some must-see installations, as picked by White Night Melbourne artis..
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  • Elderly woman pushed to the ground and robbed

    Elderly woman pushed to the ground and robbed
    Police are investigating after a 74-year-old woman had her handbag stolen in Berala. It is understood the elderly woman was walking along Crawford Street when she was approached by a man from behind at about 1.30pm yesterday. He allegedly pushed her to the ground before stealing her handbag and fleeing in a grey car. Thankfully the 74-year-old woman was not injured in the incident. The suspect remains on the run. He is described as being of Pacific Islander/Maori appearance, about 40-years..
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bishop agrees to be sued for historic sex abuse claims .Driver killed near Ballarat .
Driver killed after crashing into parked truck near Ballarat .Fast-moving grass fire south of Ballarat .

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