Sunday, August 28, 2016

Push to reinstate air-crane and other top stories.

  • Push to reinstate air-crane

    Push to reinstate air-crane
    Ballarat City councillors are pushing to have a firefighting air-crane reinstated in the region. Ballarat City councillors are pushing to have a firefighting air-crane reinstated in the region.    Councillors unanimously voted to lobby Victorian Emergency Services Commissioner Craig Lapsley to have a decision to shift the 7,500 litre Erickson Air-Crane from Ballarat to Moorabbin reversed.Making reference to the devastating Scotsburn fires last December, Cr John Philips said at a c..
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  • Rush youngster gets Spirit call-up

    Rush youngster gets Spirit call-up
    Bendigo Spirit has drafted in pre-season insurance for injured pair Gabe Richards and Ebony Rolph. RELATED:Richards vows to return for BFNL netball finalsSpirit rivals to feel the painCanadian international Nayo Raincock-Ekunwe joins WNBL club Bendigo SpiritWNBA point guard Blake Dietrick signs with Bendigo SpiritLydia Brooks has won a spot on the Bendigo Spirit pre-season roster.BALLARAT Rush young-gun Lydia Brooks has won a call-up to the Bendigo Bank Spirit's pre-season roster...
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  • Basketball player Lauren Arnell turned AFL star is Carlton's newest ...

    Basketball player Lauren Arnell turned AFL star is Carlton's newest ...
    Middle-aged women have admitted they are envious of Lauren Arnell, in the nicest possible way.The 29-year-old will be part of Carlton's first women's team when the inaugural national league kicks off early next year. More Sport Videos Previous slide Next slide FootyFix: Final ladder positions on the line Round 23 WA preview Rohan Connolly on the unexpected kangaroo cull Matthew Pavlich through the years Demons didn't choke ..
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  • 'I couldn't believe my eyes': Victorian prospector unearths 145-ounce ...

    'I couldn't believe my eyes': Victorian prospector unearths 145-ounce ...
    At first glance, the small lump in the earth looked like worthless scrap.On closer examination, the prospector guessed it was the tip of an old horseshoe. More News Videos Previous slide Next slide Giant gold nugget uncovered in Melbourne How to fight unjust myki fines Karen Ristevski search moves to bushland Combating illicit drug use among students Uber legal in Victoria with new passenger levy What is Q fever? ..
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  • The insider's guide to eating in Yarraville

    The insider's guide to eating in Yarraville
    Yarraville's gentrification and transformation has happened at warp speed. What was once a fairly desolate elbow of the western suburbs is now an ultra-quaint village of organic grocers, cafes, yoga centres and the pretty Art Deco Sun Theatre. Some chains have infiltrated the narrow streets but the main hub of Yarraville is still small enough to retain that community vibe.Andrew's Choice The son of a butcher, Andrew Vourvahakis began learning the trade at 15. Andrew's Choice, which he started i..
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  • Do or die clashes around the state defined standings for finals

    Do or die clashes around the state defined standings for finals
    DRAWS, upsets and nailbiters meant that little bit extra last weekend.A flurry of scintillating finishes had huge ramifications in the Ovens and Murray, Ballarat and Peninsula leagues, with finalists decided in the dying minutes of matches — their own and others’.Wodonga Raiders set up an elimination clash with Myrtleford in the first week of finals after an eight-point win over North Albury.The Raiders met Myrtleford just two weeks ago and the Saints snatched victory by a point with a goal afte..
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  • Township revamp over next 24 years

    Township revamp over next 24 years
    The small township of Learmonth will be revitalised under an ambitious plan set to be rolled out over the next 24 years. The small township of Learmonth will be revitalised under an ambitious plan set to be rolled out over the next 24 years.Ballarat Councillors unanimously voted in favour of  the Learmonth Plan: Our Township Towards 2040 at a council meeting on Wednesday evening.  The report outlined 30 actions which must be undertaken within the next two decades. It’s the first o..
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  • Former Oakleigh Charger now Sydney star Dan Hannebery named ...

    Former Oakleigh Charger now Sydney star Dan Hannebery named ...
    OAKLEIGH Chargers’ export Dan Hannebery has been recognised as one of the TAC Cup’s top 25 players of all time. The Sydney Swans premiership midfielder, who was selected with pick 30 in the 2008 national draft, is the Chargers’ sole representative in the commemorative team celebrating the success of the competition which began in 1992.A panel featuring Kevin Sheehan, Leon Harris and Anton Grbac selected the 25 based on individual achievements and impact in the AFL.Players must have played at lea..
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  • Mahuta on track for Memsie grand final

    Mahuta on track for Memsie grand final
    John Allen aboard Mahuta at Kyneton in October (Image: Racing Photos) Mahuta makes up one-quarter of Darren Weir's Memsie Stakes crew, one-third of the stable's single-figure chances, but carries all the hopes of one of the bigger ownership groups that will be at Caulfield on Saturday. Roll The Dice Racing are involved in the four-year-old entire, who burst onto the racing scene with six straight wins from October through to February, the streak finally ending in the Group 1 Australian Gui..
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  • Sandown - Did You See...

    Sandown - Did You See...
    Beau Mertens aboard Money Chaser (Image: Racing Photos) A leading Chaser get the Money at Sandown? With all eyes on a couple of promising gallopers, Ability and Ariaz, the Barry and Glen James-trained Money Chaser upstaged the pair to claim the Ladbrokes Up For The Challenge Handicap (1000m). With 3kg claimer Beau Mertens in the saddle, Money Chaser gave them something to chase, and he got the money too, including some of the stable's hard-earned that was invested. Glen trains in partnersh..
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Gorgi Coghlan brings springtime glamour to hometown of Ballarat .Local model slams Ballarat men on The Bachelor .
Pateman gives Ballarat thumbs up .Vic infant whooping cough cases halve .

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