Tuesday, April 26, 2016

Ballarat breakfast report | Tuesday, April 26, 2016 and other top stories.

  • Ballarat breakfast report | Tuesday, April 26, 2016

    Ballarat breakfast report | Tuesday, April 26, 2016
    Questions have been raised about Ballarat City Council's financial protocol after it was revealed councillors voted to send three delegates on business class trip ...
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  • Ballarat - Did You See...

    Tom Sadler aboard Secret Blend (Image: Racing Photos) The Sadler father-son combination fire? It was a perfect day for Team Sadler at Ballarat, with father John and son Tom combining for a winning double with Secret Blend and Divine Chills. Secret Blend, a consistent four-year-old, had done his best work at Ballarat previously, and that form continued with a strong finish to claim the City of Ballarat BM70 Handicap (1000m). Since back-to-back wins as a three-year-old - including a maiden s..
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  • Ballarat baritone to croon dark tunes

    POST-punk performer Matt Malone may just have enough dark-style dulcet tones to rival the likes of Nick Cave or an episode of True Blood. Darkly captivating: Ballarat artist Matt Malone has been compared to the likes of Howlin' Wolf.POST-punk performer Matt Malone may just have enough dark-style dulcet tones to rival the likes of Nick Cave or an episode of True Blood.The Ballarat-based baritone is about to release his debut album S.I.X through local label Heart of the Rat Records,..
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  • What the...? Ballarat Street

    What the...? Ballarat Street
    What the...? is an occasional piece explaining something Queenstowners might have seen around town. Today we tell you what's happening on the corner of Ballarat and Stanley Streets. Yes, it's a transport revolution for Queenstown - the introduction of traffic lights. If you have a pic that you want explained please email: ed@scene.co.nz What: These traffic lights are part of the NZ Transport Agency’s minor (safety) improvements project programme, done in conjunction with the Queenstown's coun..
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  • Rallying Classic heroes for breast cancer research

    WALKERS and runners in Ballarat can sync with people across the nation for the annual Mother’s Day Classic HEROIC: A caped Brenda Clemens braves wet and windy elements last May to raise money for cancer research in the Mother's Day Classic by Lake Wendouree in Ballarat. Picture: Jeremy BannisterWALKERS and runners in Ballarat can once again get moving in time with people across the nation for the annual Mother’s Day Classic.The mass-participation movement takes place in almost 100..
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  • Eureka Stadium architectural designs released

    Eureka Stadium architectural designs released
    The Eureka Stadium redevelopment has hit another milestone with the release of the detailed designs by architect Peddle Thorp for the 5,000 seat grandstand that will ensure Ballarat has AFL football from 2017.Last Friday, Premier Daniel Andrews joined Minister for Regional Development Jaala Pulford, Member for Wendouree Sharon Knight, Western Bulldogs President Peter Gordon and community representatives to formally launch the architectural designs that will now go to contractors currently tende..
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  • Sovereigns ready to break the drought

    Sovereigns ready to break the drought April 26, 2016, 10:53 a.m. BALLARAT Sovereigns coach Joh Curran is confident her chargers will be able to get over the line in the Victorian Netball League Championship fourth round. BALLARAT Sovereigns coach Joh Curran is confident her chargers will be able to get over the line in their Victorian Netball League Championship fourth round encounter with the North East Blaze after a strong performance over the weeke..
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  • NFL Draft 2016: Australian Adam Gotsis has Arizona Cardinals ...

    NFL Draft 2016: Australian Adam Gotsis has Arizona Cardinals ...
    Heavy hitter: Adam Gotsis tore the ACL ligament in his left knee in October. Photo: Getty Images The incredible journey of Adam Gotsis from the Aussie rules footy grounds of Melbourne to America's NFL is almost complete.The hulking 195cm tall, 127kg defensive lineman from Georgia Tech is expected to be snapped up when the three-day NFL Draft begins on Thursday in Chicago.The Arizona Cardinals and Philadelphia Eagles appear to be the favourites to pick him aft..
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  • V/Line putting more trains back on track to replace buses after ...

    V/Line putting more trains back on track to replace buses after ...
    V/Line putting more trains back on track to replace buses after months of disruptions Updated April 26, 2016 13:57:47 Regional train commuters will be returning to work today on a smoother service as V/Line removes more replacement buses from the network.The network has grappled with wheel wear problems and boom gate faults, leaving many passengers on replacement coach services.Public transport bosses have faced questions at an infrastructure parliamentary hearing this ..
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  • Iconic W-class trams left to rust in Preston depot

    Iconic W-class trams left to rust in Preston depot
    The W-Class trams rusted and graffitied in a Preston tram yard.A PAIR of Melbourne’s iconic W-class trams are a shadow of their former green and gold selves after being left at the mercy of vandals in a Preston tram yard.The two trams have been covered in graffiti and left to rust in the recently upgraded St Georges Rd tram depot, Leader can reveal.Public Transport Users Association spokesman Daniel Bowen said the group hoped to see all W-class trams returned to the public.HAVE YOUR SAY: How cou..
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