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Behind the selfless acts of three inspiring Ballarat community champions
Meet the winners of the 2026 Ballarat Community Heroes Awards.
thecourier.com.auFri, 25 SepRead at source
Teen still in hospital after Victoria Park crash as investigations continue
The hospital said his condition has improved in the weeks after.
thecourier.com.auFri, 25 SepRead at source
Hannah McGuire murder witness admits to $2000 Easter egg heist, affray
Witness received 'tirade of abuse' after trial, lawyer says.
thecourier.com.auFri, 25 SepRead at source
This club has only ever known heartbreak. Now fans like me are daring to dream
The Fremantle Dockers could win a premiership for the first time.
thecourier.com.auFri, 25 SepRead at source
'Pissed' driver caused Lucas crash after drinking 1.5 litres of port
'It's lucky someone wasn't killed on that night,' prosecutor says.
thecourier.com.auFri, 25 SepRead at source
'Absence of safety features' at event where Trent DeZoete died, barrister says
'Where was the safety marshal, where were the safety barriers?'
thecourier.com.auThu, 24 SepRead at source
AFL legend Dipper is speaking out on a hidden men's health issue
Hawks legend chats footy, men's health and overcoming illness.
thecourier.com.auThu, 24 SepRead at source
Landmark property in Ballarat given the Midas touch by acclaimed Melbourne architect
The bluestone home was originally built as stables in the 1850s.
thecourier.com.auThu, 24 SepRead at source
Wendouree market: historic apartment undersells, other property up tenfold
An apartment in an iconic building sold 23% below expectations.
thecourier.com.auThu, 24 SepRead at source
'Gave me a bit more voice': how Roos nurtured Hucker's greatest year yet
'What makes this club special is people coming to you for advice.'
thecourier.com.auThu, 24 SepRead at source
'It won't hold you back': What life after a heart transplant looks like for Cameron
"Someone's given up their life, so it's important to make use of it."
thecourier.com.auThu, 24 SepRead at source
September Council meeting recap
Thu, 24 Sep
September Council meeting recap samshalders@ba… Thu, 09/24/2026 - 10:17 24 September 2026 10:17am The following reports were endorsed at the Ballarat City Council meeting on Wednesday, 23 September 2026: Road safety response to support community Council has endorsed a range of actions aimed at…
ballarat.vic.gov.au
Public Notices - 25 September 2026
Wed, 23 Sep
Public Notices - 25 September 2026 emmawill Wed, 09/23/2026 - 15:48 25 September 2026 8:00am Strummingbird Festival at Victoria Park Strummingbird Festival will be held from 12pm - 11pm on Saturday, 10 October 2026. All internal roads in Victoria Park will be closed to traffic from Monday, 5…
ballarat.vic.gov.au
Acting Mayor's Message - 25 September 2026
Wed, 23 Sep
Acting Mayor's Message - 25 September 2026 emmawill Wed, 09/23/2026 - 15:05 25 September 2026 8:01am Get ready to ride Ballarat, Biketober is back for 2026 and registrations are now open. This is the fourth year that the City of Ballarat has participated in the annual Love to Ride event, with…
ballarat.vic.gov.au
Crowning the Central Highlands' ultimate player of the 2026 finals series
Who stood head and shoulders above when all the chips were down?
thecourier.com.auWed, 23 SepRead at source
Connolly: the grand final X-factors who will decide premiership glory
Can Freo breakthrough, or will Brisbane be too hard to stop?
thecourier.com.auWed, 23 SepRead at source
Let him Cooke: why premiership boss jumps at chance to extend his tenure
'There's going to be a really great vibe going around the club.'
thecourier.com.auWed, 23 SepRead at source
World Press Photo exhibition draws thousands to Ballarat
Wed, 23 Sep
World Press Photo exhibition draws thousands to Ballarat kaseycornwell@… Wed, 09/23/2026 - 08:35 23 September 2026 8:35am The Art Gallery of Ballarat's presentation of the internationally renowned World Press Photo exhibition has concluded after attracting 7,600 visitors to the Ballarat Mining…
ballarat.vic.gov.au
Ballarat Seniors Festival returns this October with packed program of more than 100 events
Tue, 22 Sep
Ballarat Seniors Festival returns this October with packed program of more than 100 events cayleesand Tue, 09/22/2026 - 12:06 22 September 2026 12:06pm Older residents are encouraged to get involved, make connections, and try something new this October during the 2026 Ballarat Seniors Festival.…
ballarat.vic.gov.au
'Myriad of Lights' unveiled at the Ballarat Intercultural Garden
Mon, 21 Sep
'Myriad of Lights' unveiled at the Ballarat Intercultural Garden kaseycornwell@… Mon, 09/21/2026 - 11:20 21 September 2026 11:20am The latest piece of art for the Ballarat Empty Plinth Project was officially unveiled on Monday, with Jingwen (Jina) He's artwork titled ‘Myriad of Lights 万家灯火’ now…
ballarat.vic.gov.au
A club favourite assumes joint coaching mantle as Lakers start to load up
'We're incredibly proactive ... we know we need to do more.'
thecourier.com.auMon, 21 SepRead at source
Despite double overtime disappointment, Emily Warren is one proud Kangaroo
'I'm super amazed at how much of a family everyone's become.'
thecourier.com.auSun, 20 SepRead at source
Biggie and Keath, the bookends that brought the flag back to Alfredton
Biggie Nyuon and Alex Keath joint best-on-ground in BFNL final.
thecourier.com.auSun, 20 SepRead at source
Meet the couple behind the lens capturing the unsung heroes of Ballarat
How a chance meeting inspired a tribute to our quiet achievers.
thecourier.com.auSun, 20 SepRead at source
'Great what they've built': how an interstate import made Darley a home
'I came from Brisbane ... I thought this was just amazing.'
thecourier.com.auSat, 19 SepRead at source
Too Biggie, too good! Swans storm to first BFNL premiership in 18 years
It's Ballarat's day in 34-point grand final triumph.
thecourier.com.auSat, 19 SepRead at source
'Great what they've built': how an interstate import made Darley a home
'I came from Brisbane ... I thought this was just amazing.'
thecourier.com.auSat, 19 SepRead at source
Double delight: Devils salute again, but only after the fight of a lifetime
'I was so nervous ... I'm exhausted and ready to go to bed!'
thecourier.com.auSat, 19 SepRead at source
GALLERY | All the colour from BFNL grand final day
Check out all the BFNL grand final day photos.
thecourier.com.auSat, 19 SepRead at source

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Behind the selfless acts of three inspiring Ballarat community champions

Teen still in hospital after Victoria Park crash as investigations continue

Hannah McGuire murder witness admits to $2000 Easter egg heist, affray

This club has only ever known heartbreak. Now fans like me are daring to dream

'Pissed' driver caused Lucas crash after drinking 1.5 litres of port

'Absence of safety features' at event where Trent DeZoete died, barrister says

AFL legend Dipper is speaking out on a hidden men's health issue

Landmark property in Ballarat given the Midas touch by acclaimed Melbourne architect

Wendouree market: historic apartment undersells, other property up tenfold

'Gave me a bit more voice': how Roos nurtured Hucker's greatest year yet

'It won't hold you back': What life after a heart transplant looks like for Cameron

September Council meeting recap

Public Notices - 25 September 2026

Acting Mayor's Message - 25 September 2026

Crowning the Central Highlands' ultimate player of the 2026 finals series

Connolly: the grand final X-factors who will decide premiership glory

Let him Cooke: why premiership boss jumps at chance to extend his tenure

World Press Photo exhibition draws thousands to Ballarat

Ballarat Seniors Festival returns this October with packed program of more than 100 events

'Myriad of Lights' unveiled at the Ballarat Intercultural Garden

A club favourite assumes joint coaching mantle as Lakers start to load up

Despite double overtime disappointment, Emily Warren is one proud Kangaroo

Biggie and Keath, the bookends that brought the flag back to Alfredton

Meet the couple behind the lens capturing the unsung heroes of Ballarat

'Great what they've built': how an interstate import made Darley a home

Too Biggie, too good! Swans storm to first BFNL premiership in 18 years

'Great what they've built': how an interstate import made Darley a home

Double delight: Devils salute again, but only after the fight of a lifetime

GALLERY | All the colour from BFNL grand final day

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