Ghost of abuse past brings horror to life for Corey Artz
Finding his calling
He’s set to become just the 74th VFL/AFL player to break the 300 game milestone, but Drew Petrie could easily have gone down a different sporting path. Petrie’s parents, Trevor and Sue, remember his childhood fondly. “Cricket was his favourite sport, and he played footy with his mates in the off-season,” father Trevor told The Ballarat Courier. “Just like he is in footy, he was very dedicated, determined and disciplined.” Playing for Ballarat-Redan as a junior cricketer, Petrie is said to have ..>> view originalRegional Victoria's harsh drought impacting farming trade
Parts of regional Victoria are experiencing their driest period since records began, and pressure is building on farmers across the state. Climatologist Jonathan Pollock,from the Bureau of Meteorology, blames the drought on an El Nino weather event which has impacted heavily on the land. “Areas that have had their lowest ever two-year period for rainfall,” Mr Pollock said. This month, Melbourne's water storage has slipped below 60 per cent and is 10 per cent down on levels the same time last ye..>> view originalOur pick of what to do this weekend
The Screaming Jets are touring off the back of new album Chrome. Music ROCK The Screaming Jets are on the road for a special run showcasing new material from their latest album Chrome. After eight years compiling the album, the band is ready to hit the stage. The tour will also feature some of the Jets' biggest hits. Today, 8.30pm, Corner Hotel, 57 Swan Street, Richmond, $41, 1300 724 867, cornerhotel.com Advertisement PROTEST Mark Seymour, Ross Wilson and Sean Kelly take the stage in St ..>> view originalUnderbelly: The secret backroom deals that cracked Melbourne's ...
Supreme Court Justice Paul Coghlan with grandson Joseph. Photo: Joe Armao If letters to the editor and talkback radio calls are an accurate reflection of our views we believe judges live in a parallel universe, floating from private school to private club, dispensing justice like coloured sprinkles dropped carelessly onto fairy bread.This does not accord with our experience. We have certainly met some judicial officers who, if not exactly barking mad, are on ..>> view originalYoung Giant Jacob Hopper a youngster in eye of Riverina storm
Marathon first step for the Great Ocean fightback from fires
Scientists get a better idea of how often Victoria's volcanoes erupt
Geologist Erin Matchan's research has given an insight into how volcanoes erupt and also in establishing the age of extinct volcanoes. Photo: Justin McManus Researchers have gained valuable insight into how frequently Victoria's volcanoes erupt, after establishing the age of an extinct volcano, known as Mount Widderin, for the first time.Like many in the western district the volcano, near Skipton south-west of Ballarat, was a "one hit wonder" according to Me..>> view originalBenjamin Northey, conductor, 45
Benjamin Northey, conductor, 45Alan KohlerThe AustralianMay 7, 2016 12:00AMSavePrint Editor-at-large, The Australian Business ReviewMelbourneAlan Kohler is one of Australia’s most experienced commentators and journalists. Alan is the founder of Eureka Report, Australia’s most successful investment newsletter, and Business Spectator, a 24-hour free business news and commentary website.Alan Kohler: I know you’re a football fan. Is a conductor the coach, or the captain on the field?Ben Northey: “M..>> view originalDate set for Tallent to receive London gold medal
ATHLETICS: A date has been set for dual Olympian Jared Tallent to receive his Olympic gold medal for the London 2012 50km walk event. Tallent will be presented the most prestigious award in sport on June 17 in Melbourne. The reassignment of the Olympic medals has come after Russian Sergey Kirdyapkin was stripped of gold earlier this year due to doping offences. IOC Vice President and AOC President John Coates and triple Olympic gold medallist and IOC member James Tomkins will be on hand for the..>> view original
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