Former Ballarat orphanage excavation for possible children's remains could ... and other top stories

Former Ballarat orphanage excavation for possible children's remains could ...

The search for children's remains in the grounds of an old orphanage in Ballarat, in Victoria's west, could take days to complete, police say. Police began the search at the site, which was once home to the Ballarat Orphanage, the Ballarat Children's ... >> view original

Hollywood star Mel Gibson spotted in Ballarat

Mel Gibson was out and about in the regional Victorian town of Ballarat on Tuesday. Excited locals spotted the Hollywood superstar dining with a group of people at a local hotel at about 1.30pm. He is understood to be scouting locations for Hacksaw ... >> view original

Ballarat orphanage body search 'just the beginning', says resident

Ballarat orphanage body search 'just the beginning', says resident. Police and dig teams search for any sign of bodies at the Ballarat orphanage. PICTURE: KATE HEALY. Police and dig teams search for any sign of bodies at the Ballarat orphanage. >> view original

Motorcyclist dies after collision in Cardigan, Ballarat

A motorcyclist has died after a collision with a station wagon in the Ballarat suburb of Cardigan. Police believe the collision took place at the intersection of Cuthberts and Whites Road around 4.30pm on Monday. The motorbike rider died at the scene. >> view original

No Lights No Lycra to warm up Ballarat on winter night

The Deakin med student has already dabbled in No Lights No Lycra, a dance phenomenon that began in Melbourne and has since spread around the globe. Having recently moved to Ballarat, he thought it was a perfect way to occupy his Monday nights. >> view original

Ballarat breakfast report | Wednesday, April 15

Tomorrow will be a much colder 16 degrees with Saturday looking like the highest chance of rain for the week. TODAY'S TOP STORY. Victoria Police has begun a search for children's remains at the old Ballarat Orphanage site. A forensic team started on ... >> view original

Ballarat police misconduct hearings to begin

The state's peak anti-corruption body, the Independent Broad-base Anti-corruption Commission (IBAC), are holding the examinations after allegations two Senior Constables from Ballarat, a man and a woman, used unnecessary, or excessive force, towards ... >> view original

Armed hold-up at Ballarat CBD store

POLICE are calling for public assistance after an armed robbery at liquor outlet BWS on Sturt Street early Monday night. Ballarat Crime Investigation Unit detectives are investigating the armed robbery, which happened just after 6pm. It is believed a ... >> view original

IBAC investigates allegations of excessive force by Ballarat police

Victoria's anti-corruption commission will hold public hearings into accusations of use of excessive force against a vulnerable person by two Ballarat police officers. The senior constables from the Ballarat police station, one male and one female ... >> view original

Ballarat-Melbourne trains cancelled after collision at level crossing

Six train services inbound and outbound have been disrupted by the incident while the Ballarat line is suspended. A V/Line spokesman said services were being replaced by coaches until the accident scene is cleared. Rockbank is about 29km west of ... >> view original