Police hunting for remains of children at former Ballarat orphanage and other top stories

Police hunting for remains of children at former Ballarat orphanage

Their push for the dead to be respected went public in 2013 after the City of Ballarat asked for objections to a residential and commercial development on the site. “We know they will find remains,” Ms Read said as she watched archaeologists and ... >> 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

Ballarat teenager taunts police on Facebook, comes unstuck

But the teen couldn't evade the law for long, as he was arrested on Monday and appeared under heavy police guard at a Ballarat court on Tuesday morning — reportedly worse for wear. Jake was remanded in custody to face Ballarat Magistrates' Court on ... >> view original

Rape and murder claims as police comb Ballarat Orphanage site

Rape and murder claims as police comb Ballarat Orphanage site. 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. PICTURE: ... >> 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

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 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

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