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Ballarat author's monster mash of vampire and outback

"It's taking two of the things I love - the Australian landscape, and vampires and the gothic more broadly - and trying to make them fit together," said Mr Nahrung told ABC Mornings Ballarat and South West Victoria. "It's that whole Australian ... >> view original

Police search for wanted Ballarat man

Schoefbaenker is known to frequent the Ballarat and Creswick areas. Police have released an image in the hope someone can provide information on his whereabouts. Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a ... >> view original

Drug driving soars in Ballarat

CAUGHT: There has been an increase in the number of drug driving penalty notices issued in Ballarat in the last five years. DRUG driving in Ballarat has skyrocketed by almost 300 per cent in the last five years. Victoria Police data found the number of ... >> view original

Moneghetti immortalised on canvas for Archibald entry

While the piece - titled Pride - Not bad for not winning an Olympic Gold at Athens Athletics - was not shortlisted as a finalist for the best portrait last week, Mr and Mrs Wyatt hoped it will be displayed in the Backspace at the Art Gallery of ... >> view original

Ballarat bounces back

Ballarat's victory at Morshead Park was set up with a first half goal from Josh Wilson-Browne before Luke Moodley's brace – the second from the penalty spot – rounded out the triumph. Coach Justin Whitcher said his team was now close to full strength ... >> view original

15 year old boy hit by car in Ballarat East

EMERGENCY: Paramedics were called to treat a teenager who was hit by a car on Tuesday morning. Picture: File. A 15-year-old boy was hit by a car reversing from a driveway in Ballarat East on Tuesday morning. The boy was struck near the corner of ... >> view original

9 best apps for board game fans

There's always time for a little bit of gaming, especially over a long summer break, so load up on interactive games and apps for long journeys, balmy evenings or rainy days with this selection. Today, we're looking at nine apps for board game fans ... >> view original

Ford mass-produces carbon fibre wheels for Shelby GT350R Mustang

Ceramic plasma arc spray on the front wheels – the same process used on the original Space Shuttle main engine turbine blades – provides thermal protection from brake heat. While the automotive aftermarket and low-volume supercar manufacturer ... >> view original

Want to shower with a phone? Now you can

IF you've ever had the urge to chat with a mate while soaping yourself in the shower, here's the device for you. SPARK, (formerly known as Telecom New Zealand), is trialling a smartphone dock that allows phone addicts to take their devices with them ... >> view original

Some NZ businesses unprepared for end of Windows 2003 support

Extended support for Windows 2003 is about to end and some businesses will be left exposed. Businesses are falling behind the times in terms of software and could be putting themselves at risk of security breaches. Research commissioned by computer ... >> view original