Bright harvest in Ukraine for Ballarat farmer Lawrence Richmond
With security guards who at times provide 24-hour crop protection, the crew on the large Ukrainian cropping farms managed by Ballarat's Lawrence Richmond is eclectic, at least by Australian standards.As well as farm labourers, his team also includes machinery operators, an agronomist and an interpreter. Ballarat man Lawrence Richmond in a sunflower crop growing on a farm in Ukraine. Photo: Supplied Mr Richmond, who just a few years ago was running a grain and sheep farm at Lexton, north ..>> view originalArtists vow to save rail history
Ballarat’s arts community has weighed into the debate over the city’s beleaguered signal boxes, vowing to form a committee to put pressure on responsible entities VicTrack and V/Line. The Lydiard Street signal box. Picture: Kate HealyBallarat’s arts community has weighed into the debate over the city’s beleaguered signal boxes, vowing to form a committee to put pressure on responsible entities VicTrack and V/Line.The city’s historians recently raised the alarm on the decrepit stat..>> view originalVictoria shivers through icy weekend
By Helen Velissaris - AAP on July 23, 2016, 6:10 pm A cold snap will see heavy rain and high winds buffet Victoria on Saturday and Sunday. Seven people have been taken to hospital, including a young boy and a toddler after fallen trees caused widespread damage across Victoria.In the worst accident, five people were injured after their car hit a tree at Moyston, about 100km northwest of Ballarat, late on Friday night.A young boy suffered head and chest injuries and wa..>> view originalWild winds: Seven taken to hospital after spate of accidents
Seven people have been taken to hospital following a spate of accidents caused by wild weather across Victoria.Fallen trees triggered four separate incidents in a 10-hour stretch that left seven people in hospital, including two with serious injuries. Several people have been taken to hospital after wild winds caused havoc across the state. Photo: Rohan Thomson The accidents came as wind gusts of up to 145km/h were recorded at Wilsons Promontory and 98km/h near Avalon Airport at Point..>> view originalBill Shorten announces shadow cabinet with Penny Wong in foreign ...
Opposition leader Bill Shorten has announced a big shake-up of Labor's front bench, as he seeks to ramp up pressure on a smaller Turnbull government in the next term of Parliament.Senator Penny Wong, one of the party's most accomplished talents, will give up the trade and investment portfolios for the coveted foreign affairs gig. She will juggle the responsibilities with an already large workload as Labor's leader in the Senate. More News Videos Previous slide Next slide ..>> view originalHomelessness: what are the solutions to the crisis on our streets?
Homelessness in Melbourne has reached crisis levels, with more people sleeping rough than ever before. While there's no single solution to the problem, The Sunday Age explores a few possible answers. Governments that give a damn The blankets and belongings of a homeless person in the CBD. Photo: Jesse Marlow It says a lot about political priorities when an eight-week federal election campaign rolls by and one of the biggest social challenges of our time barely rates a mention.It also say..>> view originalAstro Castro's 100/1 throw at the stumps
Astro Castro (Image: Racing Photos) Astro Castro's victory may not be as famous as the last 100/1 winner at Flemington but it felt just as special for trainer Alan Hunter. The Geelong horseman decided to have a throw at the stumps with his unraced galloper in the last race at Flemington on Saturday and he managed to pull off a memorable win, as Astro Castro surged late to down Tyrannize in the final strides. "We only decided to run because he turns four next week and we thought we would ha..>> view originalWilliamstown's power on show in the mud against Port Melbourne
Williamstown's prowess was on show after a masterful display against top-four threat Port Melbourne to post a 33-point win at North Port Oval on Saturday. Leigh Masters, with four goals, was the key to the reigning premier's victory, along with midfield ball-magnet Michael Gibbons, who was clearly pivotal in setting up an early first-quarter buffer. Hard-working skipper Ben Jolley was also clinical, in an enthralling match-up with Toby Pinwill. Mudlark: Nick Meese of Williamstown kicks the..>> view originalWerribee Report Card: Round 16
Match result: Werribee 10.11.71 defeated North Ballarat 8.12.60Venue: Avalon Airport OvalConditions: Bit of rain, bit of sun, bit of wind; standard Melbourne winter’s day Story of the game Werribee finally broke its seven-game losing streak against North Ballarat on Saturday. The Tigers booted six goals in the first term to lead by 19 points. Will Fordham was influential, providing Werribee with plenty of run and carry. He racked up seven first quarter disposals. The Roosters battled their way ..>> view originalFood warming hearts
IN A little red brick cottage, beside a railway line, a group of people are cooking up ideas to bring the community together and provide those in need with a warm meal. Warming hearts: Volunteers of Creswick Community Dining Alison Andrew, Judy Micallef and Joanne Bott cook up a storm. Picture: Kate HealyIN A little red brick cottage, beside a railway line, a group of people are cooking up ideas to bring the community together and provide those in need with a warm meal. A joint in..>> view original
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