Thursday, August 4, 2016

Night Network bus trial extended and other top stories.

  • Night Network bus trial extended

    BALLARAT’S Night Network bus trial has been extended for a further six months. BALLARAT’S Night Network bus trial has been extended for a further six months.The extension will see late night services continue to run until at least June next year, allowing for data to be collected over an expected busy spring and summer period.The service currently provides a coach from Melbourne to Ballarat and Wendouree at 2:10am on Saturday and Sunday.The extension will allow Ballarat commuters ..
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  • Emergency hub push for air tankers

    TWO of the world’s biggest firefighting aircraft will be based in Victoria this year, but it remains unclear which aircraft will be based in Ballarat. TWO of the world’s biggest firefighting aircraft will be based in Victoria this year, but it remains unclear which aircraft will be based in Ballarat. AVIATION HUB: Pilot Kenny Chapman with aircrane "Malcolm" was integral to previous firefighting efforts. Picture: Kate Healy The state government announced an extra $11.1 million to s..
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  • St Patrick's College pipped by St Joseph's Geelong in the AFL ...

    St Patrick's College pipped by St Joseph's Geelong in the AFL ...
    THERE were 24 players for St Patrick’s College Ballarat on the MCG on Saturday afternoon, but you could count 25 of their jumpers at halftime.Collingwood player Nathan Brown, a St Pat’s alumni, was spotted warming up on the hallowed turf in his old St Pat’s jumper.Another former pupil, West Coast’s Liam Duggan, watched the current St Pat’s players from the sidelines before West Coast and Collingwood went head-to-head in the AFL match.They are just two of 24 former St Patrick’s students on AFL se..
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  • Citizen jury's verdict on infrastructure

    Citizen jury's verdict on infrastructure
    A citizen jury has suggested upgrading Bendigo Law Courts be included in an infrastructure strategy. FUTURE: Bendigo featured in a citizen jury's suggestions for a 30-year infrastructure strategy for Victoria, to be finalised and delivered to Parliament of Victoria in December. RELATED: Upgrading Bendigo Law Courts was among a citizen jury’s recommendations for Victoria’s 30-year infrastructure strategy.People from Bendigo and surrounds were among the 40 or so members of the regio..
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  • System 'did not adequately protect' teen who set himself alight

    System 'did not adequately protect' teen who set himself alight
    VIC: A report into the death of 16-year-old Kyle Sears has been released. Kyle Sear.A 16-year-old boy who set himself on fire was not given the support he needed by child protection authorities, a coroner’s inquest has found.In her recent findings, Coroner Jacqui Hawkins said a number of “missed opportunities” for intervention by child protection authorities potentially failed Kyle Sears, who doused himself with petrol and set fire to his body in 2013.However, she said she was una..
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  • SANFL player of the week: Nick O'Brien

    SANFL player of the week: Nick O'Brien
    CLASSY Woodville-West Torrens midfielder Nick O’Brien acknowledges any approach from the AFL would be a bonus.At 23, he knows there is still plenty of football life ahead of him. But he is also at an age where the priority for his football is enjoyment.“I’m 23 and if the opportunity came (to return to the AFL) you would take it,’’ he said. “I’m probably at a point that would be a bonus.“You just want to enjoy your footy wherever you are, if that is at the Eagles or AFL listed, it’s exciting eith..
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  • International hopefuls prepare to push claims for ticket to Melbourne ...

    International hopefuls prepare to push claims for ticket to Melbourne ...
    THE spring prospects of a string of internationals will become clearer this week when Bondi Beach, Grey Lion and Scottish contest quality races in Europe.Part-owned by Lloyd Williams, Bondi Beach is entered for the Group 3 Ballyroan Stakes (2400m) at Leopardstown on Thursday night.Scottish is nominated for the Group 3 Rose of Lancaster (2100m) at Haydock on Saturday, while recent OTI acquisition Grey Lion will contest a Group 3 (2500m) at Deauville on Sunday.SPRING NOMINATIONS: O’BRIEN UPS THE A..
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  • The Athlete's Foot reaches Milestone

    The Athlete's Foot reaches Milestone
    The Athlete’s Foot reaches MilestoneMilestone CEO Yaron Gramazi. Photograph by Paul Jeffers.Israeli-US sports tech start-up Milestone Sports has landed a deal with footwear retailer The Athlete’s Foot to conduct a trial of its MilestonePod product in the retailer’s three biggest stores.The Athlete’s Foot, owned by ASX listed RCG Corporation which also runs footwear businesses Platypus Shoes, Vans and Dr Martens, has placed a purchase order for 2,000 units for a one month trial.The MilestonePod, ..
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  • Final votes for The Courier award in camera

    Final votes for The Courier award in camera
    The final votes for The Courier player of the year award are being locked away as we get to the pointy end of the Central Highlands Football League and Ballarat Football League seasons. The final votes for The Courier player of the year award are being locked away as we get to the pointy end of the Central Highlands Football League and Ballarat Football League seasons.Clear favourite: Sunbury's Alik Magin has powered ahead in The Courier award voting for the BFL, sitting six point..
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  • Hudson laments poor start

    Hudson laments poor start Justin Cooper  August 2, 2016 1:13 PM Lee: VFL Round 17 Tom Lee finished with 16 disposals, 9 marks and 3 goals in Sandringham's Round 17 loss against Williamstown. Sandringham Coach Paul Hudson has lamented his side’s third and most recent loss to Williamstown on the weekend, indicating that the performance was substandard for a team who wants to progress deep into September. The Zebras kicked one goa..
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