Werribee claws to victory over North Ballarat and other top stories

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

The Ballarat Anzac Day dawn service live on your phone

This weekend, we're going to try and broadcast the Ballarat Anzac Day dawn service live on the mobile video-streaming app, Periscope. Obviously we recommend going to the dawn service in person - it is going to be an incredible event at the Arch of ... >> view original

Calder Cannons handed first 10-goal defeat in more than two seasons by ...

“Full credit to North Ballarat, the way they played the game limited what we wanted to do.” Several spotfires broke out throughout a spiteful match, but it was the Rebels who used the ball best in trying conditions. The home side led by one point at ... >> view original

Anzac Day services around the Ballarat region

At Sebastopol, hundreds lined Albert Street for the march including school pupils, former servicemen and women and community groups. THE 255 Sebastopol men who volunteered for WWI have been honourably remembered at a special Anzac Day service. >> view original

Sunbury holds on to claim its first win of Ballarat Football League season ...

A TIMELY siren helped Sunbury secure its first win of the Ballarat Football League season in a slogfest against Lake Wendouree on Saturday. The Lakers were streaming toward their attacking 50 when the Clarke Oval siren intervened, giving Sunbury a 9.10 ... >> view original

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

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

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 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

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 similar but colder. There's less chance of rain in Bendigo (16C) but the drizzle may begin from late morning. Head to ... >> view original