EPA fines Ballarat council $7K over illegal burn-off near airport and other top stories

EPA fines Ballarat council $7K over illegal burn-off near airport

Victoria's environmental regulator has fined the City of Ballarat more than $7,000 for an illegal burn-off conducted in August last year. The Environment Protection Authority (EPA) said it found industrial and domestic waste materials dumped on top of ... >> view original

Hamilton newspaper slammed for 'appalling' child sex abuse blog

It opens by introducing a well-known case of a Ballarat Catholic priest, Leslie Sheahan who had lost his appeal against a three month prison sentence for indecently assaulting a nine-year-old girl. "Sheahan got a nine-month suspended sentence as well. >> view original

Anzac Day dawn service in Ballarat 2015

"We're here at the gateway to the Avenue of Honour - a 22 kilometre to tribute to the 3801 Ballarat people who served in The Great War. "Faith was an important word to the diggers - they had faith in their mates, faith in the cause and faith in their ... >> view original

'Bool/Ballarat firm for jumps features

Warrnambool and Ballarat are the likely venues to host the Grand National Hurdle and Grand National Steeplechase meetings following the news that racing has been suspended at William Hill Park Sandown. Racing Victoria (RV) will finalise venues for all ... >> view original

Anzac Day services around the Ballarat region

Anzac Day services around the Ballarat region. Creswick Service - Creswick-Smeaton RSL Secretary Phil Carter during the national anthem. PHOTO: ADAM TRAFFORD. Creswick Service - Hunter Clifton - 7yo during the march. PHOTO: ADAM TRAFFORD. >> view original

The Ballarat Anzac Day dawn service live on your phone

Here at The Courier we love trying new things and finding new ways to cover the things that matter to Ballarat - like the time we did a one-hour Ballarat-focused live 'show' on election night, or when we went photo-crazy and uploaded 1200+ finish line ... >> view original

Ice epidemic: Ballarat drug treatment centre questions hotline benefit for ...

However, Ballarat Community Health's Claire Ryan said patients in regional Victoria had different needs. "The sort of help lines tend to help people who are based more metro," she said. "Rural people tend to relate to local services more. "Our ... >> view original

Werribee claws to victory over North Ballarat

JOHN Lamont was a relieved man on Saturday after Werribee claimed a come-from-behind VFL victory over North Ballarat. The Tigers trailed at every change before booting the only four goals of the last stanza to record their first win of the season by 14 ... >> view original

Anzac Day 2015 Ballarat street parade

Anzac Day 2015 Ballarat street parade. Anzac Day 2015 Ballarat street parade. Anzac Day march and service in Ballarat. Andy Barnes and Alex Kensington. Picture Lachlan Bence. Anzac Day march and service in Ballarat. 8 Year old Cayden Glenn, Marcus ... >> 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