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| Ballan Avoids Flooding |
| Monday, 25 June 2012 07:16 |
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Flood fears for the Werribee river near Ballan were avoided yesterday. The river peaked 1.2 metres on Saturday following extensive rainfall in the catchment area. Water levels have been steadily dropping since. |
Asbestos Threat Cleared
An asbestos threat at the Old Gillies factory site has been cleared. The City of Greater Bendigo and authorities had to secure the area following the disc...
18 Jun 2013
9 Ambulances Caught In Ramping Wait
Nine ambulances were yesterday forced to wait whilst being ramped up outside Bendigo Hospitals Emergency Department. A local paramedic involved in the wai...
18 Jun 2013
Gonski Funding Muck Up
Smeaton Primary School has been earmarked for a 19 per cent funding increase rise under the Federal Governments Gonski education reforms despite the fact i...
18 Jun 2013
Rock Attacks Common
Police have revealed the Western Highway near Ballarat has been plagued by cases of rock throwing for years. Police are still investigating an incident on...
18 Jun 2013
Well Being Survey
Golden Plains Shire residents are set to have a big say in councils health and well being policy. Council is running an online survey to gauge the communi...
18 Jun 2013
Work Starts On Super Clinic
Work on the 3.3 million dollar expansion of Ballans super clinic has begun. The project was funded in last years Federal Budget with work finally beginnin...
18 Jun 2013
Kids And Booze Talk
A new campaign is being launched urging parents around Ballarat central Victoria to discuss alcohol and other drugs with their children. It comes as nation...
18 Jun 2013
Pysch Centre Security Beef Up
Security has been beefed up at Bendigos Alexander Bayne Centre following last Weeks escape. A pysch patient who managed to escape the facility last...
17 Jun 2013
Chesters Urges Coalition To Support Thale…
Nurses at the Loddon and Tarrengower Prison will undertake strike action tomorrow. Nurses in prisons all across Victoria will undertake a two hour ...
17 Jun 2013
Chesters Urges Coalition To Support Thale…
Bendigo Labor Candidate Lisa Chesters has called on the liberals to declare wether or not they'll continue the Bushmaster Defence contract. Ms Ches...
17 Jun 2013
Opposition To Rate Rise Growing
The opposition to City of Ballarats massive rate hike is gaining momentum. The Ballarat Residents and Ratepayers association yesterday had a packed...
17 Jun 2013
Police Investigate Rock Throwers
A husband and wife have avoided serious injury after a rock smashed through their windscreen on Saturday night. The pair were driving home to Balla...
17 Jun 2013
No Guardians Named
New figures reveal - nearly half of all Victorians with children - have failed to nominate a guardian for them. State Trustees says the figures sho...
17 Jun 2013
Report Shows Climate Change Already Occur…
The effects of climate change may be being felt closer than originally thought The Climate Commission is launching its most significant report to-d...
17 Jun 2013
Cemetery Funding
Local cemeteries will be maintained and made safer after the State Government handed over funding. $132,500 of state funding will be shared with th...
17 Jun 2013
Escaped Pysch Patient Hit By Car
A Pysch patient was hit by a car after escaping from Bendigos Alexander Bayne centre yesterday. The man was hit by a small white Holden on Bernard Street ...
14 Jun 2013
1000th Bushmaster
Thales are today set to complete their 1000th Bushmaster vehicle . The company will chalk up the milestone officially today with Parliamentary Secretary f...
14 Jun 2013
Local TAFE Student Off To Germany
University of Ballarat TAFE Auto Tech Student Timothy Taylor is off to Germany to compete in the the Worldskills comp. Tim has been selected as one...
14 Jun 2013
Draft Budget Forum
Extra scrutiny will placed on the City of Ballarat's draft budget this Sunday. The Ballarat Residents and Ratepayers association is conducting a pu...
14 Jun 2013
Trains Late Again
Ballarat West MP Sharon Knight says the State Government needs to intervene as V-line records yet another month of late trains on the Ballarat line....
14 Jun 2013
CCTV Camera Swap
The Bridge Mall is readjusting its CCTV camera set up. A security camera will be moved from its Curtis St location to the front of the Mall near Gr...
14 Jun 2013
Ramsay Urges Residents To Take Care With …
Western Region MP Simon Ramsay has urged Ballarat residents to be cautious when dealing with Asbestos. Mr Ramsay said the latest Asbestos disaster ...
14 Jun 2013
Howard Slams Rate Rise
Ballarat East MP Geoff Howard has called on the City of Ballarat to abandon its planned rate rise. Mr Howard claimed council was in a healthy finan...
13 Jun 2013
Trains Were Worse Under ALP
Northern MP Damian Drum has blasted Bendigos Labor MPs as being hypocritical after they complained about trains on the Bendigo line being late. Ben...
13 Jun 2013
Local Schools Suffering
Bendigo Labor Candidate Lisa Chesters has hit out at the State government for not signing up to the Gillard governments educational reforms. Ms Che...
13 Jun 2013
Fed Govt Needs To Match DR Training
Health Minister David Davis has called on the Federal Government to match Victoria’s record investment in doctor training so that Ballarat’s h...
13 Jun 2013
New Parents Need To Understand Rights
The Fair Work Ombudsman is encouraging new and expecting parents throughout central Victoria to understand their workplace rights. A new campaign i...
13 Jun 2013
Regional Train Survey
The RACV has called on regional commuters to have their say about the state of regional train services. The RACV has is undertaking its 'On Track' ...
13 Jun 2013
ST Pats Expels Two Drug Dealing Students
St Patricks College has expelled two students after they were caught dealing drugs at school. The school last week through an investigation discove...
07 Jun 2013
Napthine Defends Paramedic Record
Premier Denis Napthine has invited paramedics back to the negotiating table. During his visit to Ballarat yesterday Mr Napthine said paramedics who...
07 Jun 2013
60 Extra Jobs
60 extra jobs have been added to the Ballarat Technology Park. The State Government yesterday announced Primary Health Care is establishing its Spe...
07 Jun 2013
Fed Govt Rules Out Hospital Amalgamations
Federal Health Minister Tanya Plibersek has claimed the Government is not interested in amalgamating local hospitals. Speculation increased this we...
07 Jun 2013
Operation Regal
Police will be out in force across local roads this weekend. Victoria Police is gearing up to keep road users safe throughout the Queens Birthday l...
07 Jun 2013
6% Rate Rise In Draft Budget
Rates are set to go up 6% as the City of Greater Bendigo tries to fund its infrastructure spend in the latest draft budget. Features of the proposed budge...
06 Jun 2013
Sunday Market Still On
This Sundays regular market at the Ballarat Showgrounds is on track to go ahead despite the Showgrounds pavilion being smashed in car accident yesterday. ...
06 Jun 2013
Buckets For Trees
The City of Ballarats 'Buckets For Trees' program is stepping up. Residents are being urged to help care for new trees planted in their streets with the c...
06 Jun 2013
Govt Considers Hospital Amalgamation
Local hospitals may be forced to amalgamate under Federal Government plans according to Victorian Health Minister David Davis. Yesterdays Senate estimates...
06 Jun 2013
Govt Plays Down Asbestos Risk
The Federal Government has tried to quell the fears of communities living around the NBN work sites where asbestos has been found. As unions warn o...
06 Jun 2013
Food Container Tax
Ballarat and central Victorian families could be forced to pay more than $300 extra per year if a new 'green tax' is imposed on drink bottles and co...
06 Jun 2013
Maryborough Drug Bust
Police have seized 60 grams of methamphetamines, a sawn-off shot gun, a stolen vehicle and drug making equipment in a raid in Maryborough yesterday ...
06 Jun 2013
Barrasi Pays Tribute To Father’s Wartime …
Football legend and Former Central Victorian Ron Barassi has paid tribute to his father, affixing a red poppy next to his name on the Australian War...
06 Jun 2013
Train Delays As Work Steps Up On Rail Lin…
Work on Regional Rail Link may disrupt local commuters this Friday. Buses are set to replace trains on select services on the Ballarat line ...
06 Jun 2013
City of Greater Bendigo Mayor Open Office…
Mayor Cr Lisa Ruffell will open the Mayor’s office to the public in 2013. Cr Ruffell said community engagement in a top priority to council and she is keen f... Read more
04 Jun 2013
Collectables Fair
The Bendigo coin and Collectables clubs Collectables Fair is on Saturday the 22nd of June at the Kangaroo Flat Leisure Centre Browning St Kangaroo flat fr... Read more
04 Jun 2013
City of Ballarat Community Safety Awards
Do you know of an individual or group whose actions have helped to improve the safety of our community? If so, nominate them now for the City of Ballarat 201... Read more
07 May 2013
Lister House - What re your memories?
From 1950 to 1989, Lister house at 37 Rowan street Bendigo, was home to the Northern District School of Nursing, a unique school that provided theoretical tr... Read more
07 May 2013
Food, Wine & Recipes
Wartook Roast Lamb
This recipe comes from Kate and is a tradition at my annual family getaway with two other families at Wartook. We generally get the Slow Cooker going early i... Read more
17 May 2013
The Devil's Roast Vegetables
Looks can be deceiving. If it's a healthy serve of vegetables you're after, this probably isn't for you. You will need. Potatoes, Carrots, Pumpkin, B... Read more
16 May 2013
Beauty Mate! Barbie Mat
If you're like me there is one thing that's frustrates you when cooking a Barbie - Marinated Meats! Well, stick no more! BBQ Mats have been around for a lit... Read more
16 May 2013
Two Cheese Macaroni
With winter around the corner, we are all on the look out for several warm recipes, here is a good one to consider. INGREDIENTS 1 1/2 Cup Macaroni125g Unsal... Read more
13 May 2013
Buy n Sell
Buy n Sell 15/06/13 Wayne MB 0402 94 66 88 Parts for Zl Fairlane 87 model – Tie rod ends, front engine mounts set of brake pads$100, ( half price ) ... Read more
15 Jun 2013
Buy n Sell 08/06/13
Dale – Maryborough – 0407 879 667 1987 Mitsubishi Triton Ute 185,000kms in Excellent condition, on gas and petrol.4 new tires, should only need new windscree... Read more
08 Jun 2013
FOUND - staffy
staffy FOUND at lockwood on 06/06/13 Please Contact: Jon Attrill on 54353336 Additional Detail: the owner would need to be able to id the dog over the phone, Read more
07 Jun 2013
Buy n Sell 01/06/13
Neville - Bendigo: 0431 423 426Tent for sale: Oztent RV2 quick assemble tents, ( up in 30 seconds) Brand new, never opened, value $890 selling for $600 ... Read more
01 Jun 2013
Daily Giggle
Super Slide Splash
Don't try this at home. Please... don't try this at home! A man with a keen sense of adventure has tempted serious injury with a super slide fly jump into a... Read more
06 Jun 2013
Students Tricked in Video Prank
A group of creative teachers have turned the tables on their students after pranking them in a surprise leaving gift video.While last day pranks are usually ... Read more
05 Jun 2013
Looking Good?
Looking trim and toned can be tricky… but are some better are holding their body shape than others? It seems so! Read more
29 May 2013
Slip Slidin’ Away
Some people are wary of slippery things… like slides… with good reason. Here’s a compilation of what can go wrong if you every dare to use a slide… or just l... Read more
28 May 2013
"Level-headed" Mayes impresses
Written By: Bodey Dittloff Brisbane Lions teenager Sam Mayes is the AFL’s Rising Star nomination for Round 12. In the Lions’ loss to Fremantle on the weeken... Read more
18 Jun 2013 | AFL LIve
Tribunal to sit
Written By: Tom King Luke Hodge will roll the dice at the AFL Tribunal tonight by risking a week’s suspension for rough conduct on Carlton’s Lachie Henderson... Read more
18 Jun 2013 | AFL LIve
Weekend Wrap - Round 12
Written By: Bodey Dittloff Round 12 in 2013 should be remembered for six more instances of impressive team performances, but it is more likely to be remember... Read more
16 Jun 2013 | AFL LIve
Weekly Wrap
Written By: Julian Bayard IT'S taken until Round 12, but Mick Malthouse has finally asserted his authority over the Blues. After his 'sooking' performanc... Read more
14 Jun 2013 | AFL LIve
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Red Birthday
TV and radio personality and musician Red Symons (Redmond Symons) was born in Brighton, England on 13th June. He was guitarist with Australian rock band Sky... Read more
13 Jun 2013
Wild Thing
Troggs singer Reg Presley (Reginald Ball) was born in Hampshire, England on 12th June 1941. (Died aged 71 - 2013). Their biggest hit was in 1966 with ... Read more
12 Jun 2013
Wild World
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10 Jun 2013
Garden & Sustainability
Cauliflower – The Ultimate Comfort Food
Cauliflower makes me think of winter comfort food, but few gardeners realise that NOW is the time to plant it for the best results. This time of year... Read more
09 Apr 2013
It's Great To Be Corny
Believe it or not, corn is actually originated from a South American grass species called Teosinte. If you've grown it before this may not be t... Read more
06 Mar 2013
Bird Friendly Garden
To attract birds to your garden, grow Australian native plants such as grevilleas, banksias and bottlebrush, but go for a range of sizes and types to... Read more
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A year ago Bruce Lees, while broadcasting at Midland Irrigation in Ballarat, finally met Loretta. Loretta has been calling Bruce for Morning Mystery Music... Read more
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