Ballarat endures heavy rain, lightning after second storm and other top stories

Ballarat endures heavy rain, lightning after second storm

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Ballarat breakfast report | Monday, February 23, 2015

A BALLARAT family violence victim hopes a newly-launched royal commission could initiate a profound cultural shift rejecting domestic violence. The state government said the Royal Commission into Family Violence, targeting prevention and victim support ... >> view original

Growing Ballarat region's tourism

BALLARAT'S peak tourism body hopes to work with the government to grow the tourism sector. Ballarat Regional Tourism director George Sossi said he was glad the state government was recognising the important role tourism played in the region. “Tourism ... >> view original

Economist says population growth is key to Ballarat's prosperity

BALLARAT should be investing in property for easy returns and industry for higher-risk returns, with CommSec chief economist Craig James pointing to the city's population growth as the backbone to its strength. Mr James said Ballarat's position put it ... >> view original

Ballarat Swap Meet crowds come in search of rusted treasure

RUST may not be the most revered commodity, but plenty of it changed hands at the Ballarat Swap Meet on Saturday. Hoarders, restorers and tyre-kickers gathered in the dust near Ballarat Airport to chew the fat and sell their items. Everything from ... >> view original