Ballarat rail jobs saved as Daniel Andrews orders new trains for Melbourne and other top stories

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

Three To Watch - Ballarat

Marquise da Rossa impressed finishing fourth in a jumpout at Flemington last month behind the likes of Nostradamus and Suavito. The three-year-old was then given a more serious hit-out in a barrier trial at Cranbourne where she was solid again ... >> view original

Bulldogs arrive in Ballarat

THE Western Bulldogs have arrived in Ballarat and are here to stay. Setting foot in the city on Wednesday for a whirlwind two-day community camp, the players and coaches have 40 scheduled visits to schools, football clubs and community groups. Club ... >> 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

Ballarat priest appeals jail sentence for abuse

Eighty-four-year-old Leslie Sheahan, a Ballarat North priest in the 1960s, was on Thursday given a 12-month sentence by magistrate Michelle Hodgson - three of which were to be served immediately. Ms Hodgson said the historical sex offence was ... >> view original

Ballarat firefighter shocked at Fiskville water contamination

A BALLARAT firefighter has called for the CFA Fiskville training ground to remain closed until the breadth of contamination is determined, but has stopped short of calling for indefinite closure. The CFA announced on Monday night the training facility ... >> view original

Man dies in crash near Ballarat

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

Bulldogs in Ballarat

The Western Bulldogs will this week visit Ballarat for their Australia Post AFL Community Camp. With over 40 visits to local schools, football clubs and community groups scheduled, players and coaches will visit Ballarat on 4-5 March for the two-day camp. >> 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

ACU adds degree to Ballarat campus

Students will have access to purpose-built on-campus facilities and access to laboratories, hospitals and health services in Ballarat and other regional centres. ACU vice-chancellor Professor Greg Craven said the university's reputation for strong ... >> view original