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Joan Kirner remembered by Ballarat

The former Ballarat South MP Frank Sheehan remembered her as a woman who was not only dedicated to her job, but also had a good sense of humour. "I think she was a woman who very dedicated to the cause of education and environment but particularly ... >> view original

George Pell to be called to second royal commission hearings in Ballarat

Cardinal George Pell had shown disregard for victims of child sexual abuse through his repeated denial of any knowledge of abuse within the church, according to Vatican advisor and child sexual abuse victim Peter Saunders. Photograph: Andreas ... >> view original

Ballarat endures icy start to winter

Weatherzone's Kim Westcott said Ballarat could expect the below-average temperatures to continue. "The cold air that came with that front is hanging around, so we can expect temperatures to stay cool for most of the week." But it's not just icy in ... >> view original

Burt announces retirement as Ballarat Specialist School principal

The former mayor has been at the helm of the school for more than 20 years and in the education department for 49 years. Under his leadership, the school has seen multi-million dollar redevelopments along with the addition of a second campus as a farm. >> view original

Ballarat teenagers drive winners at hometown trots

Barker had just his second career victory on Lavish Smile ($46.90) in the Ballarat Pressings 3yo Vicbred Pace, 1710m. The filly, which is trained by Barker's father Kelvin, led all the way in 1:58.2. Lavish Smile has had just 11 career starts and after ... >> view original

BALLARAT Miners are confident of securing a new import by their next game.

Augustus flew home to the United States early Monday after the Ballarat Basketball board deemed he was not the right fit for the Miners' extensive community engagement work they demand of players in their elite teams program. Ballarat Basketball chief ... >> view original

Nigeria: Scores Killed as Oil Tanker Crashes Into a Packed Bus Station

A runaway oil tanker truck exploded in a crowded bus station in Nigeria's south, setting 12 buses ablaze and killing 69 people, Nigeria's Red Cross and the police said Monday. Peter Emeka Katchy, a local Red Cross official, said about 30 other victims had ... >> view original

China ship rescuers hear knock of life

Chinese rescuers are searching for hundreds missing after a passenger ship carrying more than 450 people capsized in the storm-hit Yangtze river, with several survivors reportedly confirmed trapped in the upturned hull. State broadcaster CCTV said on ... >> view original

Paris meeting of the interntional coalition to reconsider strategy towards ISIS

The strategy to adopt towards the Islamic State's advances in Iraq and Syria will be the focus of a meeting in Paris on Tuesday of the countries of the international coalition led by the United States, whose nearly 4,000 raids in ten months have failed to stop the ... >> view original

VIDEO: Paris 'love locks' removed from Pont des Arts bridge

Work has begun in the capital of France, Paris, to remove thousands of locks fixed to the side of the famed Pont des Arts. Deputy Mayor of Paris, Bruno Julliard, said the locks on the bridge are an eyesore and that there are many other ways to express love. >> view original