Steers reach 446c/kg in wet conditions at Ballarat
PRICES didn’t quite reach the heights of June’s store sale, but strong competition from statewide buyers saw light weight steers make up to 446c/kg.In wet conditions, it took 65 pens before steer prices dropped below $1000 with the heavier offering above 400kg peaking at $1690 for a yard of 10 Angus from Barfold Homestead.Medium weight steers between 300-400kg hovered from 360c/kg to 420c/kg.Females topped at $1480 for two pens of Angus from the Braeman and Driscoll families, both weighing 522kg..>> view originalVFL: late change for North Ballarat
NORTH Ballarat gets another chance to bring up its first home win of the season - this time against the Northern Blues on Saturday. NORTH Ballarat Roosters have the daunting task of facing a contingent of AFL-experienced key position players in the VFL at Eureka Stadium on Saturday.Nothing has been easy for the Selkirk Roosters in their first season as a standalone team.While the Carlton-aligned Northern Blues are not that far above them in 12th position, their depth – particularl..>> view originalVic population to reach 10 million by 2051
Victoria's population is expected to tip past 10 million in 2051 but most people will still be living in metropolitan areas.The latest predictions from the "Victoria in Future" paper suggest migration, increased birth rates and life expectancy will add 3.4 million people to greater Melbourne in the next 35 years.Regional areas will only see 700,000 extra people moving in. Greater Geelong, Ballarat and greater Bendigo are expected to account for half of Victoria's regional growth to 2031.Victori..>> view originalIn Memory: A tribute to Frank Ford, a Sunshine resident for over half ...
Frank Ford, teacher, lover of God and history, heritage activist, and Sunshine resident for over half a decade, died recently, aged 89 years. Frank grew up in Ballarat on a farm at Mt Blowhard. The second of five children, he attended Mt Blowhard State School and then Ballarat High School. At 17 he became a trainee teacher with his first class at Macarthur St, Ballarat after only 3 days of induction. Photo: Supplied After graduation he had postings at Mt Beauty, Tallangatta, and Bright. Frank w..>> view originalHow did lucky truckie survive this?
LUCKY truckie, Keith McPherson, a Ballarat family man, is awake and talking, loved ones have said.Mr McPherson’s semi-trailer collided with a Warrnambool-bound V/Line train carrying 90 passengers on Wednesday, the impact catapulting him out of the cabin as the truck hit powerlines and leaked diesel.Heroic rescuers came to the aid of the unconscious Mr McPherson before he was flown to Royal Melbourne Hospital.Surrounded by his loving family last night, Mr McPherson was said to be awake and talkin..>> view originalAntarctica adventure
Ballarat’s icy winter wasn’t cold enough for two budding scientists. ICY EXPEDITION: Ballarat science enthusiasts Colleen Filippa and Jessica Reeves have been selected for a women-only trip to Antartica. Picture: Lachlan Bence.Ballarat’s recent sub-zero temperatures haven’t been cold enough for two science enthusiasts who are embarking on an icy expedition to Antarctica.Federation University scientist and climate change researcher Jessica Reeves and teacher at Ballarat’s Earth Ed..>> view originalRacing preview: Sir John Monash Stakes Day
Race 1This is a very interesting race with a number of promising two-year-olds. Sebrikka ran a serious time at Ballarat last start and she is set to start this race as favourite, but there is plenty of value in this open affair. Lessyd showed a fair bit as an early two-year-old and is capable of blistering final sectionals, while Wazzenme was only narrowly denied a second win last start. So Si Bon, Gloriette and Sprung Dancing can all go close without surprising. Potential star: Wild Rain ..>> view originalWarrnambool celebrates opening of new cancer treatment centre
Warrnambool celebrates opening of new cancer treatment centre Vicki Jellie founded Peter's Project in the memory of her late husband. Photo: Leanne Pickett Vicki Jellie's husband Peter died of cancer in 2008.Unfortunately, the couple spent too many hours of Peter's final days commuting from Warrnambool to Melbourne for treatment.After Peter's death, Ms Jellie began campaigning for Warrnambool to have its own treatment centre to avoid this problem in the futu..>> view originalTHE DAILY BUZZ | Friday, July 15, 2016
BALLARAT: A probe by Victoria's anti-corruption watchdog into claims of fraud in the Ballarat City Council may be investigating more than one of the ...>> view originalVictoria population set for 10 million by 2051 amid high immigration
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