The Courier
Saturday, 18 May 2024
What's on
Ballarat Heritage Festival is underway.
Melanie Whelan
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Health
Bowel cancer screening now available for people aged 45-plus.
Michelle Smith
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This comes after a man died in Ballarat East the night before.
Greg Gliddon
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Trail riders left to pack up after a crash in the state forest between Gordon and Ballan on Saturday, May 18, 2024. Picture by Lachlan Bence
There is plenty at stake in one of the city's hidden gems.
Melanie Whelan
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Australian prodigy Aditya Sareen in singles action at the world cup in Macao's Galaxy Arena, China, in April 2024. He will be vying for a ticket to Paris in Ballarat. Picture Getty Images
It comes as she upgrades to a $12.5 million home.
Jen Melocco
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Bold wallpapers and furnishings featured in period rooms with original marble fireplaces. Pic: Supplied
The PGA Championship was eclipsed by drama surrounding Scottie Scheffler's early-morning arrest before Xander Schauffele went on to take the halfway lead.
Frank Pingue
Scottie Scheffler, hours after being arrested, got cheered by the crowds at Valhalla. (AP PHOTO)
Police allege Ulises Davila was the leader in the alleged corruption.
Carla Mascarenhas
Macarthur FC players Kearyn Baccus, Ulises Dvila and Clayton Lewis have been charged. Pictures by AAP Image Jeremy Ng/Darren England/Dan Himbrechts
A vast majority voted to save the business at a creditors meeting.
Alex Dalziel
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The Forge's Armstrong Street restuarant. File picture
In partnership with Sheds & Shades by Design.
This time 1970s Ballarat is her backdrop for the hometown author.
Melanie Whelan
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Author Robbi Neal's fifth book is a suspenseful murder mystery set in Ballarat.
Review
Daylesford survives another close call, Buninyong into top four
David Brehaut
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Dr Zali O'Dea encourages people to be more accepting.
Nieve Walton
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'I'm going to anyhow, so shove it up your a--.'
Bryan Hoadley
A man has pleaded guilty in the Ballarat Magistrates' Court after mooning police in January 2024. Picture file
Dancing with Our Stars
The Dancing with our Star will dance the cha-cha in June.
Nieve Walton
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In letters: a thank you to volunteers, and an artist shout-out.
The Ballarat Base Hospital. File photo
More than three months after Samantha Murphy's disappearance.
Melanie Whelan
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Parks Victoria Ballarat ranger team leader Alex Schipperen and area chief ranger for Ballarat Siobhan Rogan enjoy the new Fern Loop Trail in Woowookarung Regional Park on May 16, 2024. Picture by Lachlan Bence
The 10th container deposit site in Ballarat has been unveiled.
Michelle Smith
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A new container deposit reverse vending machine is being installed at Delacombe Town Centre. Picture by Kate Healy
Artificial intelligence results have 'unprecedented' accuracy.
Bageshri Savyasachi
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Mr Mahoney will complete seven marathons in seven days.
Alex Dalziel
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Peter Mahoney with his medal from about 300 marathons he has completed across his lifetime. Picture by Lachlan Bence
Property
It comes as she upgrades to a $12.5 million home.
Jen Melocco
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Ballarat council reveal draft 2024-25 budget.
Alison Foletta
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Council's draft budget balanced cost-of-living crisis and communtiy priorities, say leadership team.
'It got past the breakwater and out into the open sea.'
Katrina Lovell
The woman was forced to buy four MacBooks.
Anna Houlahan
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CCTV captures the alleged abductor as he carries four MacBook computers. Picture supplied
You could be fined for sifting through a neighbour's bins.
Jessica Belzycki
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The rubbish in your bin may not belong to you. Picture by Jonathan Carroll
The prize money will go towards education and facilities.
Georgina Sebar
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Skye Stewart, Cathy Halmarick and Cassie Talbot accept their awards at the Australian Nursing & Midwifery Awards. Picture supplied
The couple have had to hide their relationship for the past six months.
Megan Doherty
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Farmer Wants a Wife star Joe Bobbin in Canberra this week. Picture by Karleen Minney
Ballarat regional football and netball results
David Brehaut and Greg Gliddon
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Daylesford survives another close call, Buninyong into top four
David Brehaut
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There was plenty for Creswick to celebrate as its defeated Springbank at Wallace. Picture byuAdam Trafford.
Sunbury stays unbeaten, while East Point and Redan win thrillers
Greg Gliddon
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Jaydo Wright of Lake Wendouree climbs high in his team's clash with Redan. Picture by Lachlan Bence
Springbank names new recruit as pressure builds.
David Brehaut
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Here's a flashback to 2014. Remember him? He's back in the Creswick senior line-up today for the first time since 2017. Picture by Lachlan Bence.
It comes as she upgrades to a $12.5 million home.
Jen Melocco
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Playing the waiting game could lead to more competition for homes.
Jemimah Clegg
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Home owners and first-home buyers who were holding out hope for an interest rate cut this year will need to wait a further 12 months, experts say. Pic: Shutterstock
Stunning outside, the property also has a dreamy outdoor space.
House of the Week
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Inside the Mt Clear home where your kids can still play in the street
The four bedroom home is in Alfredton's Ballymanus Estate.
Feature Property
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The land includes the infrastructure for a mechanics workshop.
Commercial Property
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Central freehold purchase opportunity
It last sold in 2022 to Billson's Brewery's Nathan Cowan.
Madilyn McKinley
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32 Ford Street in Beechworth is for $1.2 million. Picture supplied
Catch some of these highlights in the festival's opening weekend
Michelle Smith
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It's one year since the Ballarat chef took up Black Cat Truffles.
Melanie Whelan
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Black Cat Truffles director and head chef Liam Downes says the farm has been a whirlwind venture and a guest spot on MasterChef Australia this week has been a 'crazy' career highlight. Picture by Lachlan Bence
And here's some delicious recipes from Sarah Pound.
Karen Hardy
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Try Sarah Pound's express family lamb moussaka for dinner tonight. Picture by Mark Roper
Stick it to the man at St Patrick's College next week.
Alex Ford
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Gabe Bristow, Benny Eckel, Ted Turnbull-Gent, and Jack Keyte in St Patrick's College's School of Rock. Picture by Lachlan Bence
"I probably cried more watching that than the birth of my kids."
Josh Leeson
Anna Prchniak as Gita Fuhrmannova and Jonah Hauer-King as Lale Sokolov in The Tattooist of Auschwitz. Picture Stan
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
Ballarat council reveal draft 2024-25 budget.
Alison Foletta
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Who can you spot in the gallery this week?
Soccer - State League 5 West - Ballarat FC v Wyndham. Picture by Kate Healy
Residents were keen to capture the stunning display.
Adam Spencer
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Learmonth resident Fon Ryan captured this spectacular image of the Aurora australis over Ballarat on Saturday, May 11, 2024. Picture by Fon Ryan
We've been snapping the action from round 5.
Check out this week's best BFNL, CHFL/CHNL photos
Who can you spot in our gallery?
Soccer - State League 1 North West - Ballarat City FC v Brimbank Stallions. Picture by Kate Healy
In letters: a thank you to volunteers, and an artist shout-out.
The Ballarat Base Hospital. File photo
The five things to look for when hiring full-time WFH staff.
Sue Papadoulis
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A specific skillset is needed to work from home full-time. Picture Shutterstock
Raise a glass to some of the country's out-there outback pubs.
John Borthwick
Way-out watering holes: Our pick of Australia's best outback pubs
Explore Waikiki through the legacy of one of its greats.
Caden Helmers
Secret Hawaii: An epic way to experience Honolulu's famed Waikiki Beach
Car Expert
It seems to happen all the time: someone hogs the right-hand lane on the highway. But is it actually illegal to do this?
Matt Campbell
The first 3000 customers to order the new BYD Sealion 6 will receive a complimentary home charger unit worth $1000.
James Wong
2024 BYD Sealion 6: Free home chargers for first buyers
Chery is offering $3000 off the drive-away price of Tiggo 7 Pro models until the end of the financial year.
Josh Nevett
Chery Tiggo 7 Pro deals: $3000 saving with EOFY offer
Here we share the best tips and practices for buying your first car. We also share our best first car recommendations for learner drivers.
Tyra Lawler-Cass
How to buy your first car
The fuel economy of large SUVs tends to suffer because of their size, but some are more efficient than you'd expect.
Josh Nevett
The large SUVs 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
'It got passed the breakwater and out into the open sea.'
Katrina Lovell
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Landowners criticise consultation for Transgrid's VNI West.
Rebecca Nadge
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Vanessa, Arnold, Genevene, and Alex Hall with Amy Magee of Coolabah, Cunninyeuk. Picture by Rebecca Nadge.
Hereford breeders, fans and bulls stepped out in sunny Wodonga.
Barry Murphy
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Hugo Baulch (11), Illowa, with his cousins Tom and Indianna Baulch, Jaclinton Herefords, Illowa.
Farmhouse in Victoria's high country has been lovingly restored.
Australian Made Week reminds us of the talent produced at home.
Linley Wilkie
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Adorn your house with Australian made
You could be fined for sifting through a neighbour's bins.
Jessica Belzycki
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The rubbish in your bin may not belong to you. Picture by Jonathan Carroll