Thursday, April 7, 2016

Ballarat police to face IBAC inquiry over allegations of misconduct and other top stories.

  • Ballarat police to face IBAC inquiry over allegations of misconduct

    Ballarat police to face IBAC inquiry over allegations of misconduct
    Ballarat police to face IBAC inquiry over allegations of misconduct Posted April 07, 2016 16:27:44 Allegations of misconduct by Ballarat police, including claims officers kicked and stomped on a woman while she lay handcuffed on the ground, will be heard at an anti-corruption inquiry next month.The Independent Broad-Based Anti-Corruption Commission (IBAC) had planned to hold hearings into the alleged incident last year, but a series of legal appeals from the two offic..
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  • Discreet funeral for Ballarat bishop Mulkearns

    Discreet funeral for Ballarat bishop Mulkearns
    Discreet funeral for Ballarat bishop Mulkearns
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  • LIVE NOW | Ballarat Footy Forum

    LIVE NOW | Ballarat Footy Forum
    Follow our live Footy Forum online here. You have seen round table discussions on television, now one is coming to The Courier website.VIDEOSome of Ballarat’s brightest footy brains are coming together to nut out some of the sport’s most pressing issues, all live online.For the first time, we will bring you a live discussion of everything that is happening in Ballarat football as the season draws closer to a start.We have assembled an all-star cast of some of the movers and shaker..
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  • New Ballarat council CEO appointed

    New Ballarat council CEO appointed
    Councillors have backed Justine Linley’s appointment as the City of Ballarat CEO New chief: Justine Linley will start as City of Ballarat CEO on May 23 after her appointment was back unanimously by councillors. PICTURE: Stawell Times-NewsCouncillors have backed Justine Linley’s appointment as the City of Ballarat CEO. In a unanimous vote on Wednesday night the motion to appoint Ms Linley in the role was passed as expected. She has a strong background in the region, after five year..
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  • Four first-year Box Hill Hawks win selection in VFL Academy

    Four first-year Box Hill Hawks win selection in VFL Academy
    Box Hill recruit and former Oakleigh Charger Jack Firns, pictured here representing Vic Metro last year, is part of this year’s VFL Academy. Picture: Glenn Ferguson.EMERGING Box Hill talent will feature prominently in this year’s VFL academy.First-year Hawks Anthony Brolic, Max Canfield, Jack Firns and Lachlan Williams are part of the 22-player squad of TAC Cup graduates who will participate in AFL Victoria’s high performance program.Players required at least four nominations from AFL, VFL and T..
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  • Cats set to unleash upgraded rookie

    Cats set to unleash upgraded rookie
    GEELONG is set to blood mid-sized defender Tom Ruggles for his first AFL game when it hosts the Brisbane Lions at Simonds Stadium on Sunday night.Ruggles, Geelong’s final pick in the 2015 rookie draft that was upgraded to the senior list earlier this week, is likely to make the final cut for the Round 3 clash when the Cats trim their 25-man squad on Friday.Small forward Daniel Menzel is also set to be named in the initial squad to face the Lions.It is hoped Ruggles, a 186cm, 83kg backman, can fi..
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  • Man who found world's biggest gold nugget

    Man who found world's biggest gold nugget
    Ballarat during the Australian gold rushes, which changed the convict colonies into more progressive cities with the influx of free emigrants.THE 19th century gold rush made Australia one of the wealthiest lands on the planet and helped create the conditions that would transform it from an outlier of the British Empire to the modern independent nation it later became. Here are 6 things you should know about this unique period.1. NOT YOUR AVERAGE NUGGETBernhardt Otto Holtermann with his nugget, w..
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  • Early screening of prep students for dyslexia welcomed but more ...

    Early screening of prep students for dyslexia welcomed but more ...
    Early screening of prep students for dyslexia welcomed but more needed says expert Updated April 07, 2016 13:35:37 The Victorian Government has introduced screening of prep students for dyslexia and other learning difficulties, with many welcoming the move but acknowledging it is only the first step.One parent pleased about the announcement was Belinda, who called in to ABC Radio on Wednesday.Belinda said her 25-year-old son had always struggled with learning.In grade s..
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  • It's better to be safe than sorry when it comes to champion jumper ...

    It's better to be safe than sorry when it comes to champion jumper ...
    Champion jumper Bashboy will be forced into retirement on August 1. Picture: Michael KleinTHE frustration of those who would benefit from the ongoing story of Bashboy — his owners, various race-clubs, fans — is understandable.Under age-restriction rules imposed by Racing Australia, the champion steeplechaser is young enough to race one day, too old the next — “absurd’’, says Ballarat Racing Club CEO Lachlan McKenzie.“The horse has been raced sparingly and has been looked after. He’s such a great..
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  • South Australian brekky wrap | Thursday, April 7, 2016

    South Australian brekky wrap | Thursday, April 7, 2016
    ▻BALLARAT: Parts of butchered animal carcasses were found in Ballarat's bush land by volunteers during an organised clean-up last weekend. Continue ...
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