If Ballarat's graves could speak and other top stories

If Ballarat's graves could speak

BALLARAT man and Roy Holloway was a prisoner of war in Soltau, in Northern Germany, during World War I. At just 17 years and 10 months, Private Holloway forged his father's signature to enlist in the Australian Army and answered the call to fight for ... >> view original

Ballarat breakfast report | Saturday, March 28, 2015

Ballarat police reported there were a couple of burglaries across the city on Friday night and Saturday morning but were unable to provide further details as the matters were still under investigation. The Courier will follow these matters up over the ... >> view original

Footscray fall short

A five goal to two final term wasn't enough for Footscray to overhaul North Ballarat in their second practice match of the VFL preseason. At the final siren, the Roosters, playing in front of a home crowd at Eureka Stadium, defeated Footscray by six ... >> view original

Ex-Ballarat Christian Brother jailed over sex abuse

A former Christian Brother who was part of a notorious paedophile ring involving the clergy in Ballarat has been jailed for a minimum of three years for abusing 20 young boys. County Court judge Richard Smith said on Friday that Ted Dowlan, who changed ... >> view original

Flares, flag theft creates havoc in Red Devils' loss to Melbourne Victory

Ballarat players were visibly upset by the distraction and Red Devils coach James Robinson, while diplomatic, said it "took the sting out of the game". "Obviously you never condone the flares," Robinson said. "It's the same for both teams, but they're ... >> view original

Ballarat Drag Racing club bids farewell to Ballarat Airport | PHOTOS

Saturday March 28, 2015. News. Larger / SmallerNight Mode. Ballarat Drag Racing club bids farewell to Ballarat Airport. By Pat Nolan. March 23, 2015, 12:34 p.m.. The uncertainty of the Ballarat Drag Racing Club continues as the club holds its last ever ... >> view original

More Australians moving to Ballarat

AUSTRALIANS moving interstate are flocking to areas including Ballarat, with our population almost at a record 101,000 people. Recent Bureau of Statistics data showed Ballarat was one of the top destinations for people moving interstate, with Victoria ... >> view original

Michelle and Malcolm Kidd say daughter Erin abused at EW Tipping in Ballarat

In August 2013, she was placed into a "pilot program" in Ballarat in which four children in need of 24-hour care would live together under the care of disability services provider The E. W. Tipping Foundation. The program has since ended and the ... >> view original

Ballarat breakfast report | Thursday March 26, 2015

On March 26 in 2002, Golden Point won Ballarat Cricket Association's first premiership against Wendouree. It was a sweet victory for the team, after they lost by one run in the 2001 grand final. Wendouree conceded the grand final with Golden Point ... >> view original

Ballarat High honours war alumni with ceramic poppies project

BALLARAT High School is creating 1022 ceramic poppies to honour school alumni who have served in the military, to mark the centenary of Anzac. The poppies will be set up on the school oval for its Anzac Day service, with most offered for sale and the ... >> view original