Ballarat breakfast report March 16, 2015 and other top stories

Ballarat breakfast report March 16, 2015

Dr Cullen wrote that: "on the matter of the status of Ballarat, I can advise that the title change sought by the college has been deferred and that it is unlikely to proceed without substantial modifications to introduce closer control by the ... >> view original

Mullawallah could still be Ballarat's new suburb

The Ballarat City Council has been urged to reconsider the name for a new suburb with close to 1000 electronic “signatures” collected on a change.org petition. The suburb, to built to the south of Alfredton and west of Delacombe, was to be named after ... >> view original

Call to attend drugs forum in Ballarat

... I encourage you to attend the forum. It starts at 6pm at the Museum of Australian Democracy at Eureka (M.A.D.E), 102 Stawell Street South, Ballarat. You can register at the Good Sports website GoodSports.com.au/tackletheissues/forums or call 9611 6100. >> view original

Dogs unscathed in Ballarat

The playing group was unscathed following the weekend's match against Melbourne in Ballarat and the Club's Head Physiotherapist Chris Bell spoke to BulldogsTV to provide an injury update. “It was a really good result from the weekend, we actually got ... >> view original

Giant Lego flower launches Ballarat Begonia Festival

Nestled in amongst blooming natural beauty in the Ballarat Botanical Gardens is the latest creation by Australia's only Lego certified professional, Ryan McNaught. "We decided on the can can begonia, which is the brightest and nicest if you like," he said. >> view original

Melbourne Demons hold off fast-finishing Western Bulldogs in Ballarat | photos

Caleb Daniel of the Bulldogs gathers the ball infront of Jordie McKenzie of the Demons during the NAB Challenge AFL match between the Western Bulldogs and the Melbourne Demons at Eureka Stadium on March 14, 2015 in Ballarat, Australia. Photo: Getty ... >> view original

Moving VicRoads office to Ballarat 'never ruled out' says Victorian Premier ...

The Victorian Premier has left the door open to moving the state's road authority to Ballarat. In March last year, the former Liberal government promised to move VicRoads from Kew to Ballarat's Civic Hall if it won the election. The plan has been on ... >> view original

Ballarat rail jobs saved as Daniel Andrews orders new trains for Melbourne

Five new Metro trains will hit Melbourne's rail network from late next year after the Andrews government threw a lifeline to a Ballarat factory that was facing possible closure. The order will give some security for about 70 manufacturing jobs at the ... >> view original

Ballarat breakfast report March 13, 2015

Good morning Ballarat. Welcome to Friday and in town we can expect some warm, sunny weather. The Bureau of Meteorology has forecast a top of 20, before dropping to a cool six degrees on Friday evening. The mercury will soar on Saturday to a top of 27. >> view original

Viney ready to go for Ballarat clash

Jack Viney of the Demons in action during the Melbourne Demons training session at Gosch's Paddock, Melbourne on November 05, 2014. (Photo: Michael Willson/AFL Media). TOUGH-nut Jack Viney says he's champing at the bit to play against the Western ... >> view original