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• Neuromedics popular

  

  A neuromedic experience – or mind-controlled technology – proved very popular at Australian Catholic University Ballarat’s open day on Sunday. BRAIN WAVES: Australian Catholic University Ballarat paramedic nursing student Chloe Rinardi at the 2016 open day. Picture: Luka KauzlaricA neuromedic experience – or mind-controlled technology – proved very popular at Australian Catholic University Ballarat’s open day on Sunday.The technology allowed visitors to put on a headset and test t..

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• Sunbury embraces physical pressure to move closer to BFL grand ...

  

  SUNBURY coach Rick Horwood declared his side had “come of age” after banishing reigning premier Darley from Ballarat Football League finals on Saturday. The Lions were dumped from the premiership race by the Devils last year after a final Horwood described as boys against men.But on Saturday, Sunbury matched Darley’s physical pressure and overcame a drama-packed second half to move to within one win of a grand final berth.“It was a physical game and our blokes stood up and I’m rapt they did,” Ho..

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• State of the Nation | Sunday, August 28, 2016

  

  ... what's happening around regional Australia … ▻ BALLARAT: There is a new epidemic gripping Ballarat schools - bullying – and something has to be done.

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• Seb Ross never thought he'd play AFL, right up until his draft day

  

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• Epping City's defensive strength key to State League 4 North title win

  

  ATTACK wins you games, defence wins you titles. It is a saying made famous by legendary manager Sir Alex Ferguson which can be applied at all levels.Epping City’s 2016 campaign is a case in point.The State League 4 North champion boasts the best defensive record of any senior male side this year, having conceded only 10 times in 19 matches.Epping City had kept seven consecutive clean sheets before it conceded in a 1-1 draw against promotion rival FC Strathmore on Saturday. State League 5 South l..

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• Whittlesea promotion hopes gone

  Whittlesea’s poor discipline has cost it a shot at promotion into the NPL premier division. Whittlesea’s poor discipline has cost it a shot at promotion into the NPL premier division. Whittlesea was one point off the top two coming into the second-last round of the west conference season.However Saturday’s loss to Ballarat, coupled with North Geelong’s comfortable 3-0 triumph over the Moreland Zebras, means a top two finish is now unattainable.  To make matters worse, Whittlesea w..

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• Convenience store held up

  

  An armed robbery has taken place in Lydiard Street North. The offender is being sought by police. Syringe: Ballarat police outside the scene of the alleged hold-up in Lydiard Street. Photo: Caleb Cluff.Police are investigating the armed hold-up of a Lydiard Street North convenience store on Sunday afternoon.A man described as wearing a green poncho or hoodie allegedly used a syringe to threaten staff and customers, stealing their mobile phones and pharmaceutical drugs in the shop ..

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• Leitch tilts for third title at Sydney Faire

  

  Ballarat's champion knight Phil Leitch will attempt to defend his title as a champion jouster in Sydney next month. Champion jouster: Phil Leitch is defending his reputation as the country's best jouster in Sydney in September. Picture: Kate Healy.Ballarat’s champion jouster Phil Leitch will travel to Sydney to defend his title as the world’s best solid wood warrior when he returns to the St Ives Medieval Faire in September.The faire is in its third year, and is distinguished by i..

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• Guide Dogs Victoria's annual graduation day celebrates achievements

  

  IMAGINE the excitement in the room as almost 60 enthusiastic labradors and their proud handlers gathered for Guide Dogs Victoria’s annual graduation day.Lynda Christensen, 66, travelled from Ballarat to Kew for the ceremony and couldn’t contain her pride as she heard her dog’s name called out.“I’m just so proud of Chime. She’s so clever and I never stop being surprised at how clever she is,” Ms Christensen said.When Ms Christensen began losing her sight through macular degeneration two years ago..

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