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• Liberals push for Ballarat | The Courier

  

  Liberals push for BallaratByMatthew DixonNov. 25, 2015, 3 p.m.THE Liberal Party have already begun to move resources to Ballarat as hope grows internally that the party could win back the electorate.Victorian Liberal Party president Michael Kroger says the party will relocate resources to Ballarat in hope of winning the seat at next year's federal election.THE Liberal Party have already begun to move resources to  Ballarat as hope grows internally that the party could win back the electorate.Th..

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• Ballarat confectioner Ferndale in sugar-free push to China

  

  “It took us 210 attempts to get it right, and we still believe it’s the only all-natural mint on the market”: Ferndale’s Ballarat-made Jila mints are underpinning a push by Edwards brothers Jarrod (left) and Leigh into China. In 1992, the Mars confectionery factory at Ballarat rebuffed employee Bruce Edward’s idea for a range of low-sugar mints. As a response, Edward built Ferndale Confectionery, a $15 million manufacturer, and now his sons want to work with a multination..

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• Rinaldi to star again for Ballarat Rush | The Courier

  

  BALLARAT Rush co-captain Kristy Rinaldi has re-signed with the club for an 11th South East Australian Basketball League season.BALLARAT Rush co-captain Kristy Rinaldi has re-signed with the club for an 11th South East Australian Basketball League season.BACK FOR MORE: Ballarat Rush co-captain and games record holder Kristy Rinaldi has re-signed with the club for the 2016 season.The 235-game veteran surpassed the games record at the Rush earlier this year and is poised to pass the 250-game mark i..

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• Complete 2015 AFL Draft list

  

  No.1 draft pick Jacob Weitering shows off his new jumper with Carlton coach Brendon Bolton. Pic: Getty Images2015 AFL DRAFTROUND 11. CARLTON - Jacob Weitering, 17, 194cm, 94kg DEF Dandenong Stingrays2. BRISBANE - Josh Schache, 18, 198cm, 100kg FWD Murray Bushrangers3. SYDNEY - Callum Mills (matching Melbourne’s bid), 18, 187cm, 80kg MID North Shore/Swans Academy (NSW)4. MELBOURNE - Clayton Oliver, 18, 187cm, 85kg MID Murray Bushrangers5. ESSENDON - Darcy Parish, 18, 180cm, 74kg MID Geelong Falco..

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• Call to reclaim spirit of Eureka | The Courier

  

  Ballarat locals encouraged to take part in Eureka Rebellion 161st anniversary celebrationsByBrendan WrigleyNov. 24, 2015, 5:30 p.m.Ballarat locals are being encouraged to reclaim the radical spirit as part of the 161st anniversary of the Eureka Rebellion.The Eureka flag.Ballarat is being encouraged to reclaim the radical spirit as part of the 161stanniversary of the Eureka Rebellion next week.On December 3 members of the Ballarat community will be asked to take part in a day of celebrations begi..

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• Bombers take punt on Rebel

  

  Yestin Eades in action for Vic Country earlier this year. Pic: Getty ImagesYestin Eades once appeared destined for a life behind bars rather than as an AFL player.The WA speedster grew up with both parents having spent time in prison.As little as three years ago, Eades found himself at the crossroads.But a punt by WAFL club Swan Districts to send the now 18-year-old away from his family to the other side of the country to play for the North Ballarat Rebels in the TAC Cup proved a turning point.T..

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• Call to reclaim spirit of Eureka

  

  Ballarat locals encouraged to take part in Eureka Rebellion 161st anniversary celebrationsByBrendan WrigleyNov. 24, 2015, 5:30 p.m.Ballarat locals are being encouraged to reclaim the radical spirit as part of the 161st anniversary of the Eureka Rebellion.The Eureka flag.Ballarat is being encouraged to reclaim the radical spirit as part of the 161stanniversary of the Eureka Rebellion next week.On December 3 members of the Ballarat community will be asked to take part in a day of celebrations begi..

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• Manhunt on near Sovereign Hill

  

  GOT HIM: Arrest after manhunt in Golden Point | photosNov. 25, 2015, 12:31 p.m.BALLARAT Police have confirmed a man is in custody after a man hunt near Sovereign Hill.Police take a man into custody after the manhunt. It is believed he was bitten on the shoulder by the police dog. Picture: Lachlan Bence.UPDATEPolice take a man into custody after the manhunt. It is believed he was bitten on the shoulder by the police dog. Picture: Lachlan Bence.BALLARAT Police have confirmed a man is in custody af..

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• Latest Rioli, Daniel, to make his own way in the AFL

  

  Video will begin in5seconds.2015 AFL draft wrapDid your club pick a future AFL superstar? Michael Gleeson and Emma Quayle run the rule over the 2015 AFL national draft.PT6M17S620349There's only one Daniel Rioli in the AFL.While the new Richmond recruit cherishes his family's rich football heritage, he's determined to make his own path.Rioli's late grandfather Maurice is a Richmond legend - their social club is named after him - and his uncle Cyril was awarded the Norm Smith Medal as Hawthorn won..

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• Dream comes true for Bomber Eades

  

  Classy Rebel Eades now at EssendonNov. 24, 2015, 10:30 p.m.FOR Yestin Eades, an AFL career looked unlikely not all that long ago.FOR Yestin Eades, an AFL career looked unlikely not all that long ago.FLYING UP: Yestin Eades, from the North Ballarat Rebels, turned his life around since moving to Ballarat and is now a Bomber after being selected by Essendon with pick 64.Now the Western Australian and North Ballarat Rebels’ product is an Essendon player, after being taken with pick 64 in Tuesday’s n..

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