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Ballarat breakfast report | July 21, 2015

On October 4, 2011, their son Ethan, then aged three, died after being clipped by a Ballarat-bound passenger train near his family's home in Wallace. In the midst of their grief, at the bedside of their critically injured son, the parents made the ... >> view original

Fears Ballarat Regional Rail Link worries to overshadow transport consultation ...

"These forums are not just designed for people to have a beef, they are asking people to take a broader view but of course the danger is, because of the particular problems in Ballarat, on Ballarat trains in particular, that's what will happen," he said. >> view original

Ballarat kindy teachers expected to join strike over pay parity

The Eureka Community Kindergarten Association anticipates more than six services across Ballarat will be closed due to the industrial action. Chief executive Joanne Geurts said the pay gap puts the sector at risk. "Regional areas it's extremely ... >> view original

Headcount fail in VFL clash

Play was halted midway during the first quarter when North Ballarat skipper Myles Sewell, who was sitting on the interchange bench at the time, asked the umpires to line both teams up in the middle of the ground and ensure the Bombers had no more than ... >> view original

Ballarat steers to $1680

Leo White, TB White & Sons, Ballarat, in the throws of selling cows and calves at the Ballarat sale. After the market ended, he said this was the best sale he had ever seen. "I have been in the industry for many years and have never seen these prices ... >> view original

Sunbury falls just short in emotion-charged memorial match against Ballarat ...

SUNBURY showed maturity beyond its years to push Ballarat Football League premiership contender Redan to the final siren on a day the club remembered two of its most passionate supporters. The Lions led for all but the final minutes during an inspired ... >> view original

Plans to move VicRoads to Ballarat still on hold as Premier Daniel Andrews ...

Plans to move VicRoads to Ballarat remain on hold as the Victorian Government and State Opposition continue to argue about how much work has been done on the proposal. The plan to move the roads authority out of Melbourne was meant to bring ... >> view original

Abuse accusations at Ballarat orphanage

It's alleged Sedgman abused them between 1963 and 1964, while he was the superintendent of the Ballarat Orphanage. The 87-year-old, who now lives in Queensland, was excused from appearing in Melbourne Magistrates Court on Friday. His defence say ... >> view original

When Nevill almost quit

CHENNAI: Even as his New South Wales teammate Peter Nevill was making his Australia debut in the second Ashes Test at Lord's last week, Stephen O'Keefe was on his way to India as part of the 'A' squad While Nevill grabbed headlines for equaling the ... >> view original

Adelaide United speedster Awer Mabil joins Danish champions FC Midtjylland

Adelaide United winger Awer Mabil has secured a move to Danish Superliga champions FC Midtjylland, after negotiations for his transfer fee were finalised between the two clubs. Mabil, who joined the Reds youth team in 2012, went on to make his full ... >> view original