The Courier
Sunday, 5 May 2024
Designs for heritage interpretation finalised late 2023, years after consultation.
Alison Foletta • 6m ago
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As building costs remain high people favour established homes.
Jemimah Clegg
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In the past two years, established house prices increased by 8 per cent while construction costs jumped 18.3 per cent. Pic: Shutterstock
Was it the Hudson Bay, Coronation Gulf or Prince William Sound?
Anna Houlahan
Was the 1989 Exxon Valdez oil spill in Hudson Bay, Coronation Gulf or Prince William Sound? Picture AAP
A teenager armed with a knife has been shot dead by police in Perth, with the state's premier alleging the 16-year-old had been radicalised online.
Rachael Ward • 31m ago
Police shot dead a knife-wielding youth in Perth, with authorities saying he was radicalised online. (Tony McDonough/AAP PHOTOS)
A 52-year-old man was taken to Ballarat Base Hospital.
Alison Foletta
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Car crashes into B-double truck, driver with life-threatening injuries
Letters
Also in letters: a callout for support on Wild Koala Day.
Council strikes, pine trees cleared, and the state budget.
Who is this cat? Picture contributed
Science
A new research paper shines a light on breast cancer during pregnancy.
Alex Dalziel
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'He didn't get his hands dirty with digging and dirt.'
Gwen Liu
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The uncertain image of John Alloo. Lithograph Samuel Thomas Gill
It is understood the crash was between two cars.
Staff Reporters
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Traffic on the Western Freeway on Friday afternoon. Picture by Kate Healy
How are politicians advocating for Ballarat's vulnerable?
Alison Foletta
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Uniting have long said the homelessness crisis was hitting Ballarat hard and only getting worse. Picture by Alison Foletta
Police
He was confronting a stranger in his neighbour's yard.
Staff Reporters
As building costs remain high people favour established homes.
Jemimah Clegg
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In the past two years, established house prices increased by 8 per cent while construction costs jumped 18.3 per cent. Pic: Shutterstock
Emergency crews are on-scene.
Alex Ford and Alison Foletta
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'Fiery and loud' rally calls for Future Fed plan to be scrapped.
Michelle Smith and Gwen Liu
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Federation University staff member Rebekah Bailey protests against proposed job cuts at the university. Picture by Lachlan Bence
"It was protective, it made us feel like we were in the city but not."
Alex Dalziel
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Black Hill residents John Wrigglesworth (left) and Julian Whitta at the site of the removed pine trees. Picture by Kate Healy
Crime
He'll appear in Ballarat Magistrates Court in August.
Staff Reporters
Hospitality works together to stop anti social behavior.
Nieve Walton
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Acting Senior Sergeant Anthony Lunt, The Western owner Dan Cronin and Liquid Control Victoria Jess Wright. Picture by Kate Healy
Phillips is serving a lengthy prison sentence.
Staff Reporters
Woman wore recorder to Pentridge Prison during investigation.
Bryan Hoadley
Ballarat man Rodney Galvin went missing on April 6, 1987, and has never been found. Picture file
Yuille Park's Young Parents Program is the only one in Ballarat.
Michelle Smith
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Aimeelia with Neveah, 18 months, and Jaxon, two months, in the classroom of the Yuille Park Community College's Young Parents Program. Picture by Kate Healy
He is facing a maximum sentence of life in prison.
Anna Houlahan
They 'followed all the rules' but were flagged as unlawful.
Anna Houlahan
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Department of Home Affairs office, Jasbir and Gurpreet Singh. Picture Jamila Toderas/supplied
Regional NSW is more dangerous for women than Sydney.
Carla Mascarenhas
Molly Ticehurst's death in Forbes sparked calls for action on addressing domestic violence in regional NSW. Picture supplied
Police are hunting two men after one man was killed and another was badly injured in a fight at a Melbourne property.
Rachael Ward • 1hr ago
One man is dead and another is injured after a fight at a Melbourne property. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)
The upcoming federal budget may contain more government spending than economists would like as they warn not to place more pressure on inflation.
Tess Ikonomou • 1hr ago
Katy Gallagher has flagged more spending in the budget as economists warn to keep it in check. (Mick Tsikas/AAP PHOTOS)
Ballarat regional football and netball results.
Greg Gliddon and David Brehaut
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Darley and North Ballarat make the moves in powerful netball wins
Greg Gliddon
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Ailish McCormack of Darley looks to get her pass away against Ballarat. Picture by Lachlan Bence
Ballarat Miners go into warp speed with two crushing wins on road
Greg Gliddon
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Chloe Bibby's 36 points crushed the life out of Keilor Thunder. Picture by Adam Trafford
Four teams remain unbeaten as top sides flex muscles.
David Brehaut
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Daylesford's Tom Conroy and Riley White lay a crunching tackle on Learmonth ball magnet Will Green, under the watchful eye of Bulldogs teammate Matt Dean at Learmonth on Saturday. Picture by Adam Trafford.
Here's your chance to see big improver Daylesford in action.
CHFL 2024 round 4 live stream: Learmonth v Daylesford
As building costs remain high people favour established homes.
Jemimah Clegg
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The modern Jasper Hill Estate home sits on an elevated block.
House of the Week
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See inside the Nerrina home with uninterrupted views across Ballarat
Low maintenance home ideal for downsizers or first home buyers.
Feature Property
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Positioned to perfection
The property has a rich history deeply rooted in Ballarat's past.
Commercial Property
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It sits in an ornate 1880s landmark building.
Melissa Kehagias
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The main bedroom suite is set within one of the building's iconic domes, with 7.5-metre-high ceilings. Pic: Supplied
It could beat the Australian house price record of $130 million.
Jen Melocco
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The home took eight years to complete and sits on the equivalent of four blocks of harbourside land. Pic: Supplied
"I probably cried more watching that than the birth of my kids."
Josh Leeson
There are plenty of delicious reasons to move with the seasons.
Karen Hardy
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Angela Clutton's new book offers some handy lessons on adjusting with the seasons. Pictures supplied
Using only basic pantry ingredients, they're a delicious treat.
Karen Hardy
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Is there an easier treat to whip than an Anzac biscuit. Picture Shutterstock
'Youll see them from Buninyong, it should be pretty amazing.'
Nieve Walton
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White Night in 2018. Picture by Lachlan Bence
The 'Air Fryer Queen' Steph de Sousa wants to put the fun back into cooking.
Karen Hardy
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Can Steph de Sousa and her new book convince me to try the air fryer? Pictures supplied
For enough funds for your retirement, financial planner Cheryl Haines has some tips.
Sit back and see the best of New Zealand on this sweeping rail and coach tour.
Emma Brown
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Queenstown on the shores of Lake Wakatipu. Picture Shutterstock
Travel through the Panama Canal on a ship built for maximum enjoyment.
Emma Brown
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Colourful houses Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. Picture Shutterstock
Some are about to leave for Siberia.
Roger Thomas
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'I don't want to feel unsafe in the place where I live'
Rachel Jackson
The family of Rebecca Young at the rally for gendered violence in Ballarat on Friday, April 26, 2024. Picture by Kate Healy.
We'll have live updates from across the region on this special day.
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Sebastopol march.
How do you prepare your child for an increasingly turbulent future?
Gemma Carey
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Underfunded support services didn't save me from abuse.
Anonymous
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When I coloured in my sections of the "types of abuse" diagram, I noticed I coloured far fewer segments than the woman beside me. I turned red with shame. Picture Shutterstock
Is it time for Albanese to reshuffle its deck?
Mark Kenny
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Home Affairs Minister Clare O'Neil could be moved in a reshuffle to revamp Labor. Picture by Karleen Minney
Swap big-city thrills in Canada for the charms of country Quebec.
Sarah Maguire
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Car Expert
There are different laws across the country that govern what you can and can’t do when you’re planning to lower your vehicle.
Matt Campbell • 2hrs ago
If you refuse to follow the crowd and buy an SUV, there are still a range of good mid-sized sedan, hatch and wagon options on offer in Australia.
William Stopford
What mid-sized car should you buy in 2024?
These small cars might come with a premium price tag, but are they similarly expensive to run? Find out here.
Max Davies
Australia's most fuel efficient premium small cars
Certified pre-owned cars are an option for buyers looking for the security of manufacturer support, without breaking the bank.
Josh Nevett
What's a certified pre-owned car?
Want to save on a small car? Want to save on running costs? Have a look to see what options are the best of both worlds.
Max Davies
The affordable small cars with the best fuel economy
The Senior
Think you're smarter than The Lightning Bolt? Find out all about the new Chaser in Australia.
Therese Murray
Proposed law changes to reduce financial elder abuse.
Eileen Wood
The Standing Council of Attorneys-General is looking into changes to financial Enduring Powers of Attorney. Picture Shutterstock
Persistence has paid off for veterans golfer Rita Gounder.
Rowan Cowley
Rita Gounder is Western Sydney Region Veteran Golf Association's ladies player of the year. Picture supplied
Stock & Land
The Hemp Industry 2024 bill was introduced to parliament.
Barry Murphy • 6m ago
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Mount William Station launch business venture to promote history.
Rachel Simmonds
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The Mount William Station team Dean Sibthorp, Nadia Wiener, Max Pedersen, William Abbott, Joel Michaels, Callie Shapekahm and Natalie Chapman. Picture by Rachel Simmonds
The new invention helps monitor water levels for livestock.
Barry Murphy
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Inventor of the Water Rat Nick Seymour at the Future Ag Expo in Melbourne. Picture by Barry Murphy
The eclectic style has become a classic for a reason.
Exploring the outdoors will open up a world of opportunity for children.
 Exploring the outdoors will open up a world of opportunity for children. Picture Shutterstock