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Ballarat train commuters suffer after Regional Rail Link opens

Punctuality for regional train lines has plummeted since the highly-anticipated Regional Rail Link opened last month, with Ballarat commuters feeling the brunt of slow and cancelled services. The Regional Rail Link, which was designed to cut travel ... >> view original

Box Hill Hawks sink North Ballarat on the siren in VFL thriler

A fortnight ago the Hawks lost a heart stopper to Collingwood by two points, on Saturday it came-from-behind to beat a brave North Ballarat on the siren. The Hawks (second) trailed by two points at Box Hill City Oval, before a Teia Miles behind reduced ... >> view original

Equal Love rally in Ballarat a big success

More than 80 people braved Ballarat's winter weather to demand an end to institutionalised discrimination against LGBTIQ couples. Ballarat's Equal Love rally featured several speakers, including Equal Love (Ballarat) convener Koby Bunney. “Love is love ... >> view original

Ballarat saleyard saga continues

Ballarat Councillors controversially voted to pass the responsibility of the saleyards relocation onto the state government in April. However, the fate of the project remains in the hands of councillors who are expected to vote on the development in ... >> view original

Expectations high for Ballarat sale

GOOD results are expected in the lead up to the Ballarat Ram Sale, thanks to a lift in industry optimism. Wool prices are 25 per cent higher than this time last year, and Elders' Elliot Lindley anticipates the good news will make an impact at the sale ... >> view original

Suspicious fires at old Damascus College in Ballarat to spark more police patrols

Ballarat police say they will enforce extra patrols around the site of the old Damascus College after a spate of suspicious fires. Firefighters have fought three fires in the vacant buildings on Victoria Street over the past week and a half. Police ... >> view original

Expectations high for Ballarat ram sale

GOOD results are expected in the lead up to the Ballarat Ram Sale, thanks to a lift in industry optimism. Wool prices are 25 per cent higher than this time last year, and Elders' Elliot Lindley anticipates the good news will make an impact at the sale ... >> view original

Warriors beat Melbourne Storm by 14 points as Tuimoala Lolohea scores try-of ...

The Warriors have climbed into the top four with a 28-14 win over Melbourne, highlighted by perhaps the try of the year in front of the Mt Smart Stadium faithful. Tries to Jonathan Wright, David Fusitua and Bodene Thompson gave the hosts a 16-0 half ... >> view original

Cook has faith in England's future

Cardiff - England captain Alastair Cook said his new-look team had proved they "could compete with Australia" after they wrapped up a convincing win in the first Ashes Test with more than a day to spare. Saturday's 169-run success in Cardiff saw Cook's ... >> view original

Roosters make it four straight in Penrith

With their dominant right edge firing on all cylinders, the Sydney Roosters clinched their fourth consecutive victory with a commanding 24-4 win over the Panthers at the foot of the mountains. A double to winger Shaun Kenny-Dowall and strong ... >> view original