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Suspicious device found in Ballarat street after car 'explosion'

A suspicious device has been found in a Ballarat street where a car burst into flames overnight, police say. Police were called to Delaney Drive, Miners Rest, after a car caught on Fire there about 5.20am Saturday, a Victoria Police spokesman said ... >> view original

Ballarat breakfast report, Sunday, June 14, 2015

Once we're through this foggy morning we should see some sun peeking through with a top of 13 degrees predicted. Our top story today is on the car attacks in Miners Rest and Canadian on Saturday. We would also like to thank you for your support of ... >> view original

Melton coach Brad Murphy battling achilles injury which could see him miss the ...

“I was loathe to do it again, I didn't want to do it again to (Ballarat FL coach) Shane Skontra. “I ended up playing interleague and probably re-aggravated it, didn't train all week and ended up playing against Ballarat because I thought we had to win ... >> view original

Ballarat breakfast report | Wednesday, June 10, 2015

The City of Ballarat has spent $15,000 on CFA false alarm call-outs to the new soccer facility at Morshead Park since January - all because of one faulty fire alarm. They now say they will fix it. MORE HERE. Almost half of the buildings owned by the ... >> view original

Tullamarine Freeway gridlock after gas cylinders fly off the back of a truck

CityLink has reopened after two gas cylinders flew off the back of a truck causing traffic choas on Monday morning. "Everything looks to be running pretty well now," a VicRoads spokesman said. The spokesman said afternoon peak-hour traffic should run ... >> view original

Australian state to act tough against drunk drivers

Australia's Victoria state will adopt a zero tolerance policy towards drunk drivers, with harsh new laws to be introduced from August 1. Minister for Police and Corrections, Wade Noonan, on Monday said that offenders would have their cars impounded if their ... >> view original

European space probe, thought lost, awakes in comet's shadows

Scientists believe the space probe is receiving increasing amounts of sunlight as the comet speeds closer to the sun. Reuters. by Thomas Atkins. A robotic space lander has surprised scientists by waking up and sending a signal to Earth, seven months after ... >> view original

Clancy Ellis disappearance: the new generation of apps seducing kids

The disappearance of 15-year-old Clancy Ellis has raised fears about a new wave of social media applications popular with teens diversifying from Facebook. Parents are understandably concerned about the lawless worlds into which their children might ... >> view original

Numbers of competitive female high school science students soars

Nearly half of the teams competing in this year's International Science Olympiads will be made up of girls — the largest percentage by far since Australia started taking part in the event. This year eight of the 17 students representing Australia in the ... >> view original

E3 2015: Fallout 4 release date revealed

Bethesda has announced the release date of its much anticipated post-apocalyptic adventure Fallout 4. And it isn't far off. The game will release worldwide on 10 November 2015 for PC, Xbox One and PlayStation 4. Announced at Bethesda's inaugural E3 ... >> view original