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Tough win for Lions in AFLW finals tune-up

Orla O'Dwyer and Greta Bodey kicked two goals each as Brisbane overcame a stern Western Bulldogs challenge to win their AFLW contest by 32 points in Ballarat.

United, Jets set for Ballarat ALM battle

United, Jets set for Ballarat ALM battle

Western United will look to extend their club-record seven-game undefeated streak when they head to Ballarat to face Newcastle for a Saturday ALM clash.

Playmaker Johns adds to Storm injury woes

Playmaker Johns adds to Storm injury woes

Melbourne have trumped Newcastle 24-10 in their NRL trial in Ballarat but Cooper Johns looks in doubt for round one after suffering a shoulder injury.

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Victoria's regional cities are growing outwards but many question whether the sprawl is sustainable

With more land to be rezoned for housing developments, Victoria's second-largest regional city could almost double in population. But there are questions over whether it has the services to cope.

New image of Vic teen missing since 1973

Police have released a fresh image of Sherrlynn Mitchell, who disappeared after leaving her home to meet a friend at a Ballarat bus stop almost 50 years ago.

Towns cautiously optimistic about Victoria's 'regional' Commonwealth Games

Regional Victoria has welcomed that possibility of hosting the 2026 Commonwealth Games provided they get help with the appropriate infrastructure from the state government.

Ballarat's Lake Wendouree running track lighting plan 'a terrible idea', opponents say

Ballarat residents are angry about a plan to add lighting to a track around Lake Wendouree have vowed to fight on despite council having already approved the project.

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Jacqueline Vodden inquest hears one of Ballarat's 'worst' young offenders was driving during fatal police chase

Jacqueline Vodden inquest hears one of Ballarat's 'worst' young offenders was driving during fatal police chase

A coronial inquest is considering whether police acted appropriately during the pursuit of a young criminal who was driving a stolen van that crashed and killed 16-year-old Jacqueline Vodden (pictured).

Celebrated artist, proud Gunditjmara, Yorta Yorta and Barkindji man Josh Muir dies aged 30

Celebrated artist, proud Gunditjmara, Yorta Yorta and Barkindji man Josh Muir dies aged 30

Tributes are flowing for celebrated artist Josh Muir, a Gunditjmara, Yorta Yorta and Barkindji man, who has died.

Ballarat station precinct upgrade partially unveiled, concerns about accessibility raised

Ballarat station precinct upgrade partially unveiled, concerns about accessibility raised

Works to transform the historic Ballarat station precinct into a hub for visitors and locals are set to be completed next year, but not everyone is happy about the way things are shaping up.

Mullets Were Banned At A Ballarat Private School For Being Too Extreme & Leave The Teens Alone

Mullets Were Banned At A Ballarat Private School For Being Too Extreme & Leave The Teens Alone

Justice for the party in the back.

Man admits he 'strangled' Vic cop

Man admits he 'strangled' Vic cop

A Victorian man had to be tasered twice after he "strangled", punched and bit a police officer in Ballarat.

Hapless shampoo thief caught trying to sell her loot in North Shields pub

Hapless shampoo thief caught trying to sell her loot in North Shields pub

Renowned shoplifter, Jodi Mills, had made-off with £50-worth of hair products from Home Bargains but was found by police trying to sell it at the nearby Ballarat Bar

Grassfire in regional Vic under control

Grassfire in regional Vic under control

A grassfire that was burning out of control near the Victorian regional city of Ballarat, prompting an emergency warning, has been contained.

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Regional TAFE boss wants federal Labor's education scheme to address local skills needs

Labor's promise to create 465,000 free TAFE places is exciting news to a regional provider but its chief executive warns the scheme can't be a "one-size-fits-all".

MAFS Recap: Brent Is More Scared Of Cutlery Than Feet After Marrying Ballarat Paris Hilton

From foot-phobic to fork-phobic.

Federation University unveils campus vision for Ballarat and the Wimmera

Federation University announces major changes to its regional campuses in Ballarat, Ararat and the Wimmera in a bid to secure its future as student numbers tipped to fall.

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