The Courier
Tuesday, 21 May 2024
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Benjamin Foy is contesting the charges in the Magistrates' Court.
Alex Dalziel
Council
Workers can't pay rent on council's current wage, union rep says.
Alison Foletta
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ANMF and state government had reached an in-principle agreement.
Michelle Smith
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ANMF secretary Lisa Fitzpatrick during a previous industrial action in Ballarat. Picture by Kate Healy
Victorian Law Week discussion on changes to mental health laws.
Michelle Smith
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Victoria's mental health laws changed in September 2023. File picture
The record sale in the suburb is $2.35 million.
Jade Lazarevic
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37 Surfside Drive in Catherine Hill Bay is listed with a guide of $4.8 million to $5.1 million with Nick Clarke and Taylah Clarke at Clarke and Co Estate Agents. Picture supplied
Victoria Police searched an Ormond premise on Tuesday.
Jessica Belzycki
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Former North Melbourne player Tarryn Thomas. Picture by Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS
The bank confirmed both online banking and its app are down.
Carla Mascarenhas
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ANZ said they are "working to resolve this as soon as possible". File picture
Housing could be in the works for former saleyards in budget.
Alison Foletta
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Plans for a new look southern entrance to the Wendouree station from 2019. Picture contributed
Education
Forest Street Primary principal Jillian Burt hits 50 year milestone.
Michelle Smith
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The latest on major sewer works in Mount Pleasant.
Gwen Liu
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Gavin Ranasinghe, Matthew Duckett, Chris Loader at Ballarat Sewer Build stage two along the Yarrowee River. Picture by Adam Trafford
New data shows rising living costs are hurting volunteer numbers.
Melanie Whelan
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"Hard to think of a more serious example of common law assault."
Alex Dalziel
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He had a huge impact on much of the Ballarat community.
Adam Spencer
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The Reverend John Furness at an Anzac Day service in 2020. Picture by Lachlan Bence
Emergency crews rushed to the scene about 11.20am.
Nieve Walton Gwen Liu
The crash outside Sovereign Hill. Picture by Adam Trafford
Court
It will make a $15,000 donation to Spinal Cord Injuries Australia
Alex Dalziel
Council release first affordable housing action plan draft.
Alison Foletta
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City of Ballarat council have released a draft Social and Affordable Housing Plan to tackle the urgent crisis.
Updated
Man pretended to be a bouncer at George Hotel before offence.
Bryan Hoadley Alex Dalziel
Council highlights Mount Clear road next on funding list.
Nieve Walton
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Recreation Road in Mount Clear between Geelong Road and Yankee Flat Road. Picture by Adam Trafford
'Everybody needs support'- Mark shares housing struggle.
Alison Foletta
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Mark Doery was told he needed to vacate his rental home he'd lived in for six years, only to be rejected for months for rentals. Picture by Adam Trafford
Jenny Bromley appointed principal of Mount Clear College.
Michelle Smith
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Jenny Bromley has been at Mount Clear College for around 30 years and has now officially been appointed principal. Picture by Lachlan Bence
19-year-old man and a 53-year-old woman arrested in Wendouree.
Bryan Hoadley
Ballarat Heritage Festival is underway.
Melanie Whelan
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Festival-goer Ross West flies up Sturt Street on his penny-farthing in the annual tweed ride as part of Ballarat Heritage Festival on Saturday, May 18, 2024. Picture by Adam Trafford
Photos
Who can you spot in our gallery?
Free Chinese cultural experience during heritage festival.
Gwen Liu
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Xin Jin Shan Chinese Library founder Haoliang Sun makes a woodblock print of pantheon of Chinese Gods - Tian Di San Jie. Picture by Kate Healy
Community protection highlighted after 'appalling' actions.
Bryan Hoadley
Ballarat Law Courts where 22-year-old Samuel Marshall was sentenced for several offences on May 17, 2024. Picture by Adam Trafford
Win $1 million in the Territory's latest tourism campaign.
Annie Hesse
How many more women have to die before this stops?
Maddy Fogarty and Grace Ryan
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Chaithanya Madhagani, Molly Ticehurst, Ashlee Good, Emma Bates, Jade Young, Mauwa Kizenga are among the women killed by violence in 2024. Picture supplied, file.
His influential career has been honoured with a bronze bust.
Anna Houlahan
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Frank Ifield at the Seniors Festival Expo in 2018. Picture supplied
Miners Rest-trained sprinter Asfoora to have first run in UK
Greg Gliddon
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Darley Brett Bewley continues to lead The Courier player of the year
Greg Gliddon
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East Point's Matt Johnston is closing in on leader Brett Bewley,
Ballarat cricket export placed on standby for Australia.
David Brehaut
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Matt Short has plenty to smile about after being named as a travelling reserve for Australia for the T20 World Cup. Picture by Getty Images.
Mixed results for Ballarat City as women win, but men go down
Greg Gliddon
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Ballarat City's Wanida Namsri controls the ball. Picture by Lachlan Bence
Has Sunbury found the key to lock the door on Darley midfield?
Greg Gliddon
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Jake Egan had a terrific battle with Darley champion Brett Bewley.
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
Victorian Law Week discussion on changes to mental health laws.
Michelle Smith
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Is this the best parmigiana in the state?
Anna Houlahan
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Korumburra's Middle Hotel with a stock image of a parmigiana. Picture Facebook/File
'I'd like to step into the next phase of my practice.'
Carla Mascarenhas
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Kylie Kywong outside her famed restaurant Lucky Kwong. Picture: Instagram / Kyliw Kwong
Catch some of these highlights in the festival's opening weekend
Michelle Smith
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Tweed Ride participants pedal their way through the city streets during the 2023 Ballarat Heritage Festival. Picture by Adam Trafford
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
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 our gallery?
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
Labor plays it so safe, it can be hard to know if it's playing at all.
John Hanscombe
Labor should be alert and alarmed at how effective this could be.
Crispin Hull
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Opposition Leader Peter Dutton. Picture by Elesa Kurtz
Any cynical person might say this is just another cheap ploy to gain kudos with voters.
Amanda Rose
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Small businesses have been entirely overlooked in this budget. Picture Shutterstock
It has 16 heavenly beachside bungalows, perfect for families.
Learn about what to prepare when travelling to the UK from Australia.
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Learn how to make an economy flight feel more like first class.
Miranda Aitken
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Car Expert
Volkswagen says it has 7000 registrations of interest for its Tesla-rivalling ID.4 – but the car has been delayed again for Australia.
Scott Collie
There's a new Wolfsburg Edition in the Volkswagen Australia range, based on the Tiguan Allspace. It'll be here in October.
Scott Collie
2024 Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace Wolfsburg Edition detailed for Australia
Electric van buyers in Australia now have greater choice with order books opening for the Peugeot E-Expert, due in showrooms later this year.
Jordan Mulach
2025 Peugeot E-Expert price and specs
The 2024 Volkswagen Touareg brings more kit for less money, and is led by a new R PHEV flagship that packs 340kW of power and a 51km EV range.
Scott Collie
In an example of some truly puzzling behaviour, a driver has been caught on camera attempting to solve a Rubik's Cube while driving at highway speeds.
Dev Singh
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
Victorian-based group Wheen Bee takes out international award.
The decision was reversed following questions raised by local landowners.
Bryce Eishold
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Sheep and cattle farmer Peter Sandy, Buchan, fears wild dog populations in the state's east could rise. Picture by Bryce Eishold
Mixed reaction to planning changes in central highlands shire.
Andrew Miller
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Hepburn Shire mayor Brian Hood is urging farmers in the council area to have their say on the proposed agricultural and rural land strategy. Pictures supplied
Is this the best parmigiana in the state?
Anna Houlahan
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'I'd like to step into the next phase of my practice.'
Carla Mascarenhas
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Kylie Kywong outside her famed restaurant Lucky Kwong. Picture: Instagram / Kyliw Kwong