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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

Lame cattle complaints at Ballarat

The news comes after another cattle buyer Lea Chibnall claimed that buyers had lost faith in Ballarat, largely because management - Regional Infrastructure Pty Limited (RIPL) - would not spend the money they were taking in yards fees to make the ... >> view original

Ballarat in for Cosmic Terror

TERRIFYING: Some of the works currently on show as part of the exhibition Cosmic Terror. LOVERS of all-things sci-fi horror are in for a treat with an exhibition on show at Wolveschildren Art Space. Showcasing the works of local artists Peter Sparkman ... >> view original

Archies tie to Ballarat

Ballarat will be the prize's only regional stop outside of New South Wales with more than 40,000 people expected to come through the gallery as part of the prize. Archibald Prize co-ordinator Jennifer Ganske said now that the finalists had been ... >> view original

No go for Uber in Ballarat

Uber's communications lead for Australia and New Zealand Katie Curran said the company has “no current plans” to start in Ballarat, despite holding promotion days in the city on July 10 and July 24. Ms Curran declined to comment on the promotion days ... >> view original

Ballarat man wanted by police

A warrant has been issued for the arrest of the 25-year-old after he failed to appear at court in relation to theft of motor vehicle, assaults and traffic offences. He is described as being perceived to be of Caucasian appearance, 183cm tall with a ... >> view original

Ballarat vocalists sing for diversity

RARE OPPORTUNITY: Local singers have the chance to audition for the 350-strong choir The Boite Millennium Chorus which will perform at Hamer Hall. THE BOITE Millennium Chorus is on the lookout for singers to join its choral performance One Africa in ... >> 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

Hip hop master in Ballarat for show

ONE OF Australia's best live performers will be taking to the stage for two nights in Ballarat. Seth Sentry will perform at Karova Lounge next week as part of his Strange New Past album launch tour. Back on a mission and with his two high rotation ... >> view original

Sick bees in Australia lose pollination power: latest research

James Cook University researchers tag 960 bees with transmitters to study how disease affects their ability to pollinate. PT2M1S 620 349. Autoplay OnOff; Video feedback; Video settings. Bees in Australia have been infected by a virulent gut parasite ... >> view original