Last Top Stories: North Ballarat Football Club won't renew Roosters' coach Gerard FitzGerald's ...

North Ballarat Football Club won't renew Roosters' coach Gerard FitzGerald's ...

North Ballarat's long-serving VFL head coach Gerard FitzGerald has revealed he had sought an extension of his contract before finding out it would not be renewed. Last night, the club announced FitzGerald's services were no longer required after the ... >> view original

North Ballarat Rebels pull away in the last quarter to see off Dandenong Stingrays

But, despite the absence of a slew of first-choice players, the Dandenong Stingrays and North Ballarat Rebels put on a contest worthy of their one-versus-two status at Shepley Oval on Saturday. The Stingrays had their moments, but not enough of them to ... >> view original

Australian idol Stan Walker visits Ballarat

TRUTH AND SOUL: 2009 Australian Idol winner Stan Walker will visit Ballarat on Wednesday afternoon as part of his album launch tour. See your ad here. AUSTRALIAN Idol winner Stan Walker will head to Ballarat on Wednesday as part of his album launch ... >> view original

Off-duty Ballarat police Sergeant Paul Kinna fined over drunken crash

On Thursday he pleaded guilty in Ballarat Magistrates Court to dangerous driving and returning a positive breath test. Court documents reveal Kinna was on the way to help his son, who had been assaulted, when he lost control of his car and crashed it. >> view original

Sunbury forward Jack Sheahan shows ominous form for opposition defenders in ...

The Sunbury key forward has been searching for full fitness after off-season hip surgery, but has shown glimpses of his matchwinning ability over the Ballarat Football League campaign. From limited opportunities, Sheahan slotted five goals against ... >> view original

Darley romps to Ballarat Football League victory over Sebastopol as Jake ...

The Panthers will be out to claim their second win of the campaign when they host Ballarat this weekend. Melton was no match for Redan, booting its only scores after half-time in a 29.13 (187) to 2.2 (14) loss. The Bloods had no answers for Grant Bell ... >> view original

Greyhound live baiting: Racing Queensland integrity boss Wade Birch stood down

Racing Queensland stewards and integrity operations general manager Wade Birch has been stood down for the second time. Photo: Joe Armao. The man responsible for integrity in Queensland's racing industry as the greyhound live baiting scandal broke ... >> view original

Judge me on wins and loses, says Hird

Blues play it safe, heat on Hird, more Matt Thompson and Nat Edwards with the latest footy news. AFL 2015 Rd 07 - Essendon v North Melbourne. James Hird says finals are still on the Dons' agenda this season ... >> view original

Full-time refs for A-League

The A-League's initial trio of full-time referees will likely be deployed at more than one game a round - but still won't get every decision correct, says the head of the league, Damien de Bohun. In an Australian first, three full-time referees will officiate in the ... >> view original

Ashes set for bumpy 'sledging' ride

Manchester - According to the Lord's-based Marylebone Cricket Club, still the guardian of cricket's rules, it is against the 'spirit of the game' to "direct abusive language towards an opponent". Ask many a cricket fan for a definition of 'sledging' and the chances ... >> view original