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“It’s a sad story, and not of much interest to me.” Back in March, that’s how Cardinal George Pell recalled the crimes of paedophile priest Gerald Ridsdale. That throwaway comment, given during testimony to the Royal Commission into institutional responses to child sexual abuse, resonated so profoundly for more than its apparent callousness. For abuse survivors and their loved ones, it perfectly encapsulated the culture of silence, blame-shifting and sheer apathy among church and secular author..>> view originalThe live music capital
Could Ballarat do for live music what Tamworth has done for country? Big dreams: Glen Crompton and Deborah Klein are part of a committee hoping to establish Ballarat as one of the nation's live music capitals. Picture: Kate HealyCould Ballarat do for live music what Tamworth has done for country?A Live Music Advisory Committee, comprising musicians, councillors, event producers, policy writers and educators, has been assembled with a goal in mind – to make Ballarat an Australian c..>> view originalSunbury Lions take control of their finals fate
Sunbury Lions hopes of finishing third in the Ballarat Netball League are in their own hands. A win against Darley in this week’s final round will ensure they finish third while a loss would most likely mean finishing fourth. The Lions’ match against second-placed North Ballarat City on Saturday proved to be a vital one in terms of ladder position going into the finals. After an even first quarter, the Lions shot ahead and were able to stay for a 55-49 victory. Lions captain Beck Anstey said th..>> view originalOne hundred Vic councillors disqualified
Thirteen Victorian local councils and more than 100 councillors will be replaced by administrators after they failed to sign new codes of conduct in time.Following recent changes to local government laws, councils were required to adopt new code of conduct requirements by July this year, or face being disqualified.The Local Government Investigations and Compliance Inspectorate will appoint administrators to replace the councils for seven weeks."The Inspectorate found that 13 councils have not co..>> view originalMore than 100 Victorian councillors to be sacked over code of ...
More than 100 Victorian councillors to be sacked over code of conduct laws Posted August 15, 2016 18:36:16 More than 100 councillors will be sacked across Victoria for failing to sign new code of conduct laws. Key points:107 councillors found not complying with code of conduct requirementsWhole councils in 13 municipalities told they will be disqualifiedBallarat Mayor calls for change to legislation to prevent mass sackings The Victorian Parliament passed the laws ..>> view originalDarley in pole position for last finals spot
The race for sixth, and final, spot in the Ballarat Football League finals will go down to the final round, with three teams still in the mix. Darley got the jump on the chasing pack on Saturday with a hard-fought win against bottom side Melton South. The win means the Devils enter the final round in sixth spot, a game ahead of East Point and Melton. Darley was made to work hard for the win against the winless Panthers, who produced their best game for the season. The Devils looked to have the ..>> view originalFugitive hunt: help flush crims out
NSW: Crime Stoppers launch Operation ROAM to catch 19 fugitives TAKE a good look at this lineup, readers. Because Crime Stoppers needs your help whittling it downRegional NSW has been enlisted in the nationwide Operation ROAM this morning to help flush out 19 wanted men - at least eight of whom have direct criminal links to the state.The fugitives’ wrap sheets range from alleged drug offences, brutal assaults and crimes against children, to skipping bail or court in the face of se..>> view originalPotholes not caused by rain alone, says senior engineer
VIC: The great pothole mystery plaguing regional roads is really no mystery, according to one civil engineer. Poor maintenance: rain is not the cause of potholes, says a senior engineer, but rather bad preparation of roads. Photo: Kate Healy.They’re the bane of every driver: burst tyres, cracked rims, damaged alignments or worse.Potholes in our Ballarat roads are blamed on rain, but in fact it’s vastly increased amounts of traffic, poor roadbase preparation and ad hoc solutions th..>> view originalEastern Ranges a step closer to home TAC Cup elimination final ...
EASTERN Ranges moved a step closer to securing a home TAC Cup elimination final with a 16-point win over Gippsland Power in Morwell on Saturday.An inaccurate Ranges managed just one goal from their eight scoring shots in the first term, however the Power also missed their opportunities in front of the sticks and the visitors led by nine points at the first change.Four goals to two in the second quarter saw the Ranges break out to a 19-point advantage at halftime.Another four goals to one in the ..>> view originalOperation Roam 2016: Hunting Australia's most wanted fugitives
Operation Roam Fugitive Hunt 20162:10Crime Stoppers Operation ROAM � Fugitive Hunt aims to apprehend these key persons of interest across the nation Police allege Graham Potter was involved in conspiring to murder and drug trafficking. He is one of 19 men in this year’s Crime Stoppers Fugitive Hunt.THEY could be the bloke that serves you coffee, the neighbour you occasionally see over the fence, or maybe they are a familiar face on your commute to work.These people don’t seem out of place, or a..>> view original
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