Man dies in crash near Ballarat and other top stories

Man dies in crash near Ballarat

Driver dies in rollover crash on Western Freeway at Nerrina, near BallaratHerald Sun >> view original

Man who had sex with a horse 'needs help', says Ballarat judge

A naked man spotted having sex with a horse in broad daylight hid down behind the mare to avoid being identified, a court has heard. The 67-year-old, whose name was suppressed on Tuesday by Judge Lance Pilgrim at a County Court sitting in Ballarat, ... >> view original

Ballarat's Head of the Lake: all you need to know

Ballarat High School completed a fairytale story last year and is obviously the hunted this time around, while Ballarat Grammar School and Ballarat Clarendon College are said to be in with genuine chances of taking out the title. Be careful not to ... >> view original

Ballarat one of Victoria's soft drink hotspots

The survey showed Ballarat also fared worse than metropolitan Melbourne for having medical checks, such as cholesterol, blood pressure, blood sugar and pap tests, visiting the dentist regularly, chronic conditions such as arthritis and heart disease ... >> view original

Ballarat endures heavy rain, lightning after second storm

From The Courier's viewpoint at Black Hill lookout, a spectacular thunderstorm could be seen passing south of Ballarat across Mt Helen and Sebastopol just after 10am. A second storm passed through the city at 12.30pm, and delivered almost three ... >> view original

Damien Oliver suspended for Ballarat ride

Damien Oliver is in danger of missing the ride on Wandjina in the Australian Guineas after being suspended for 12 meetings at Ballarat on Thursday. Oliver was outed on a careless riding charge after causing interference near the 500m when winning on ... >> view original

Cricket: East Ballarat to play on home turf after a long wait

The Hawks' club-funded pitch at Russell Square is rolled and ready for action, just in time for the final round in the Ballarat Cricket Association season. East will give its top team billing for the historic opening on Saturday, with the Hawks to host ... >> view original

Ballarat unemployment set to rise following job cuts

Unemployment looks set to rise in Ballarat, with job losses from at least four businesses expected in the coming months. Last week Telstra announced it was consulting staff about dozens of positions that could go from its Wendouree office. The exact ... >> view original

Ballarat's Provincial hotel set to 'wow' Ballarat

A pub-style menu, with a French twist, is also almost complete by Ballarat chef Philippe Desrettes. Each of the 15 luxurious apartments were individually designed, complete with their own unique low-sitting chandeliers. The 105-year-old building was ... >> view original

Man arrested near Ballarat for murder has trial moved

Trial of Ian Thomas, accused of killing mother, father, to move to MelbourneThe Age >> view original