Man who had sex with a horse 'needs help', says Ballarat judge and other top stories

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

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'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

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

Three To Watch - Ballarat

Of the three that have raced, both Bosnia and Snitzel Music have placed in town, while Andrioli hit the line strongly to finish sixth in the $250,000 Inglis Premier. Though it is only a Thursday maiden at Ballarat, it wouldn't surprise if it proved to ... >> view original

On the Go Bendigo | Thursday, February 26, 2015

BALLARAT: Disability advocate Tess Pearce has been forced to turn to crowd funding just to walk again. Ms Pearce, who has cerebral palsy, is raising funds for a $5000 Trekker walking frame after she was ruled ineligible for physiotherapy or ... >> view original

Ballarat man accused of installing spy cameras in ex-wife's house

Ballarat Magistrates Court heard the surveillance cameras were attached to wires, which ran through the house and were linked to a VCR recording device. The man is charged with recklessly causing injury, stalking, use of a listening device and ... >> view original

Giant water slide planned for Ballarat is cancelled

THE pin has been pulled on a highly anticipated inflatable Slip 'N' Slide which was due to arrive in Ballarat this weekend. The huge pink and blue Slip 'N' Slide, stretching a whopping 200 metres was planned to be unveiled to a crowd of more than 3000 ... >> 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