Ballarat saleyards proponent backs push for independent panel and other top stories

Ballarat saleyards proponent backs push for independent panel

The proponent of a proposed saleyard in Ballarat has welcomed the city's move to ask an independent panel for advice. The Ballarat's council will ask the Victorian Government to form a panel to consider submissions and make a recommendation on the ... >> view original

Ballarat breakfast report| Thursday April 23, 2015

Thursday will see a chance of drizzle in the afternoon, before reaching a top of 17. Enjoy the warmer weather while it lasts because there will be a 70 per cent chance of showers on Friday, with a top of 16. On Saturday we will see a low of five ... >> view original

Anzac Day weather in Melbourne and Victoria: All you need to know

... a bit more chilly in the Dandenongs (12C), where water is almost certain (90 per cent) to fall from the sky. The bureau is forecasting an 80 per cent chance of rain in Geelong (18C), most likely in the arvo and evening, while Ballarat (13C) is ... >> view original

Three To Watch - Ballarat

Chaparro returns to the fences for the first time since he scored a memorable victory in last year's Grand Annual Steeplechase (5500m) at the Warrnambool May Carnival. The son of High Chaparral will carry 70.5kg against a strong field that includes ... >> view original

Old Ballarat orphanage dig for children's remains fails to find anything

Archaeologists and police forensic crews had been digging up the grounds of the Victoria St site since Monday as they investigated alleged activities that may have occurred at the orphanage prior to it being closed and transformed into the Ballarat ... >> view original

Ballarat saleyards proposal sparks council call for independent panel advice

The Ballarat council is defending a decision to ask an independent panel for advice about the city's controversial saleyards. Last night, the council voted to ask the Victorian Government to appoint a panel to consider submissions on the facility. A ... >> view original

Police excavate old Ballarat orphanage site

The grounds of an old orphanage in regional Victoria are being dug up, as police investigate reports scores of children were informally buried there. The excavation work at the old Ballarat orphanage started on Monday and has yet to uncover any ... >> view original

VFL: Magpies fall to North Ballarat

While a trip to Ballarat already proved a daunting start to the 2015 season, wet and windy conditions greeted the Magpies on arrival at Eureka Stadium. The rain began to fall as the players entered the ground and the game quickly turned into a heated ... >> view original

Bright future for golf in Ballarat

THE WORLD'S most affluent trainee golf tournament will remain in Ballarat for a further three years. Ballarat Golf Club has retained hosting rights to the National Futures Championship until 2017. The announcement was made at Sovereign Hill on Tuesday, ... >> view original

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Despite wanting to go incognito, Gibson happily posed for a photograph with Mr Whitaker. The photo was then posted on social media which has now sparked the hashtag #melwatch . Have you spotted Mel around Ballarat? Message us onThe Herald Sun ... >> view original