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Lennytheshark to Ballarat
INTER-Dominion champion Lennytheshark is on his way to the $120,000 Ballarat Pacing Cup on Saturday, January 23.KIWIS COMING: NZ Trotting Cup runner-up Smolda will lead the NZ charge on the Ballarat Pacing Cup later this month. Picture: Getty ImagesINTER-Dominion champion Lennytheshark is on his way to the $120,000 Ballarat Pacing Cup on Saturday, January 23.Avenel trainer David Aiken is set to launch Lennytheshark’s next campaign in the group 1 event.Ballarat and District Trotting Club chief ex..
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Another two fires in Ballarat's west | photos

Two more fires have been lit about two kilometres apart in Ballarat's western suburbs.Update 4.19pm: Police have confirmed the two fires in Smythes Creek have been deemed suspicious. An arson chemist will inspect the scenes later today.A Smythesdale CFA tanker works to control the blaze. Picture: Lachlan Bence.Fire crews and police were called out to two more fires on Tuesday in the Smythes Creek area, just south of theblaze which struck Cardigan on Thursday.The two fires were just over two kil..
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Ballarat breakfast report | Tuesday, January 5, 2016

Ballarat's Loud Fence movement for clergy sexual abuse victims has ... Ballarat residents continue to rally behind a young Tamil family facing deportation.
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Minor change for rail

V/Line has released its train timetable for 2016, with minimal changes to the Ballarat line angering commuters.Same old: V/Line has announced it's 2016 train timetable, with the Ballarat line to experience minimal changes. Picture: Kate HealyV/Line has released its train timetable for 2016, with minimal changes forecast for the Ballarat line.The new model, set to come into effect from January 31, promises few adjustments to the previous version that was regularly overcrowded and delayed under la..
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Care boom: Hundreds of new aged care beds

New home will mean 150 new jobs for Ballarat, and it's just the beginningThe new Delacombe aged care home. PICTURE: Lachlan BenceA new aged care facility will bring 150 jobs to Ballarat.The Delacombe development by Bupa, expected to be finished mid-year, comes as Ballarat’s aged care industry flourishes.There are several similar projects in the planning stages, according to City of Ballarat acting CEO Natalie Reiter, and comes as part of broader growth in the health industry.Ms Reiter said Balla..
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Tapping into cycling as a holiday 'mecca'

ROAD NATS: Cycling vacations are fast gaining popularity and Ballarat is making a name as a key destinationCYCLING holidays are fast gaining popularity and Ballarat is making a name as a key destination. Sovereign Park Motor Inn manager Tim Canny said keeping national cycling championships in Ballarat would reinforce this city as a cycling mecca.“When the cycling’s in town it’s a great chance to capitalise and take full advantage of what Ballarat can offer,” Mr Canny said. “A lot of people stay ..
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Pell won't be a scapegoat: clergy victim

Australia's most senior Catholic Cardinal George Pell should not be a scapegoat for the church's cover-up of child sexual abuse by clergy, a victim and advocates say.Ballarat abuse survivor Andrew Collins says the Vatican's third most senior official is in a unique position to address the cultural issues in the church being investigated by the child abuse royal commission."Do we want to see Cardinal Pell go? No. I think they're in positions where they can do a lot of good," Mr Collins told ..
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Promising rowers produce surprise

BALLARAT Grammar students Matt Mackley, Nicholas King and Alex Mulcahy pulled a rabbit out of the hat on New Year's Day.HEADING OUT: Ballarat Grammar rowers (from left) Alex Mulcahy, Matt Mackley and Nicholas King won at the Anglesea regatta. Picture: SuppliedBALLARAT Grammar students Matt Mackley, Nicholas King and Alex Mulcahy pulled a rabbit out of the hat on New Year's Day.The three youngsters claimed the Fairhaven Trophy at the historic Anglesea regatta, winning the under-15 pairs event.Des..
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Steele Van Hoff aiming for return to Tour Down Under

Steele Van Hoff is aiming for a return to the Tour Down Under.SPRINTER Steele Von Hoff hopes a three-peat in Wednesday’s criterium and a bold showing in Sunday’s road race at the national championships will stamp his ticket to return to the Tour Down Under.The 28-year-old has switched teams from NFTO to One Pro Cycling in the off-season but remains a rung below the WorldTour meaning he must fight for a wildcard spot with Team UniSA-Australia for the TDU in Adelaide later this month.Von Hoff rode..
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