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Labors jobs push a scare tactic: Walsh
State Labors jobs campaign in Regional Victoria has been labelled a scare campaign by the State government. The campaign hit Ballarat last week with Opposit...
18 May 2012
Lake Wendouree ready
The State of Lake Wendouree faces a big test this weekend, The State masters rowing championships are being held on Lake Wendouree with Ballarat City Counci...
18 May 2012
Last ditch attempt to save Fortuna
A number of community groups are joining forces to hatch a last minute plan to save Fortuna Villa. The Bendigo historical society is aligning with the frien...
18 May 2012
Federal Court backs Nurses
Ballarat Psychiatric Nurses have been vindicated with the federal court standing by a decision that they were underpaid by Ballarat Health Services. Ballara...
18 May 2012
Developers to have free reign over local …
Proposed changes to planning laws by the State Government will give developers free reign in suburban streets according to the State Opposition. The Shadow ...
18 May 2012
Visitor centre volunteers thanked
Volunteers at the Heathcoate visitors centre are to be acknowledged today. As part of National Volunteers Week the City of Greater Bendigo is holding a morn...
18 May 2012
Shadow Defence materials minister to tour…
The Shadow Parliamentary Secretary for Defence Materiel, Senator Gary Humphries will today spend time in Central Victoria gaining a greater understanding of ...
18 May 2012
Bendigo Business Awards launched
Bendigos best businesses have been encouraged to nominate for this years Powercor Bendigo Business Awards. The awards were officially launched last night wi...
18 May 2012
Flash mob for homophobia
A flash mob will hit Ballarats Bridge Mall this afternoon to raise awareness against homophobia. At 4.23 this afternoon around 40 members of city of Ballara...
17 May 2012
Hospital upgrade to occur this year: Davi…
The State Government has ruled out further delays on the Bendigo hospital upgrade. Health Minister David Davis yesterday claimed that development on Bendigo...
17 May 2012
Carbon Compensation to benefit Ballarat: …
Ballarat MP Catherine king has defended the controversial carbon price assistance payments.Miss King said that the compensation measures by the Federal Gover...
17 May 2012
High tech crackdown
The latest high tech police technology has been used in a crack down on Bendigo drivers. Police yesterday used the number plate recognition cameras to catch...
17 May 2012
Local schools to suffer: Merlino
The State Governments cuts to the Education maintenance allowance would have a big impact in Bendigo according to Shadow education minister James Merlino.&nb...
17 May 2012
Tafe cuts to affect entire community :Kni…
Cuts to the Ballarats Tafe program announced by the University of Ballarat have made Ballarat west MP Sharon Knight furious. The University recently announc...
17 May 2012
Cyber safety talks today
Senator Bridget McKenzie and her colleagues from the Coalition Online Safety Working Group will kick off regional Victoria’s only cyber safety forum with a s...
17 May 2012
Ballarats rate rise one of Victorias smal…
Ballarat City Council has defended its proposed rate rise as being one the lowest in the State. Ballarat City Councils draft budget is currently out for publ...
17 May 2012
State funeral for James Granter
Former Bendigo based State politician James Granter has been offered a state funeral. The Victorian government has offered the Granter family a state...
16 May 2012
Mt Clear Fish and chip shop fire
Investigators will today determine the cause of a fire at Mount Clear Fish and chip shop last night. A blaze ignited at the Fish and chip shop at the...
16 May 2012
Tafe cuts to hurt: King
Catherine King said she was concerned but not surprised that the State Governments Tafe cuts were already making an impact in Ballarat. The member fo...
16 May 2012
Civic Hall deadline extended
Locals have been given an extra week to have their say on the future of the Ballarat's civic hall. The issue has been popular so far with Council rec...
16 May 2012
Cyber safety forum
The Coalition Online Safety Working Group will this week travel to Bendigo, having been right around Australia exploring issues relating to cyber safety. Th...
16 May 2012
World class greyhound track for Ballarat
3.2 million dollars is set to provide a world class greyhound racing track in Ballarat. Racing minister Denis Napthine visited the Ballarat track yesterday ...
16 May 2012
V-Line on time for the first time this ye…
Ballarat west MP Sharon knight has welcomed a slight improvement in V-line. V-line just met its recent performance targets for the last month however V-line...
16 May 2012
Cancer prevention takes a hit: Edwards
There is set to be less support for Cancer prevention and services in regional areas according to Bendigo West MP Maree Edwards. Ms Edwards criticised the s...
16 May 2012
Mental health workshop
A mental health workshop in Ballarat will today help indigenous carers. The workshop at the Ballarat and District Aboriginal Co-op education centre will tod...
16 May 2012
Changing of the Garden
Ballarat city council gardeners are busy working on Planting the new plants in Sturt street. Workers have commenced the planting of their winter annuals in ...
16 May 2012
Local Job losses
As many as seventy jobs are at risk with a national electronic games retailer going into administration...GAMES has ninety-two stores across Australia includ...
16 May 2012
Aus day nominations open
Ballarats best citizens and events are set to be honoured as nominations open for the 2013 Australian of the year awards. Ballarat city council has opened u...
16 May 2012
Local Job losses expected
Central Victorians are being asked to thank their local CFA firefighters as part of National Volunteer Week. Volunteer Week runs until this Sunday with Pete...
16 May 2012
Rail link work takes next step
The Regional rail link construction has moved up a gear.The State Government announced a $570 million construction contract that would cover covers the track...
14 May 2012
Suspicious Enfield fire
Police are investigating a suspicious fire at a home pottery business in Enfield.. which has caused a quarter of a million dollars worth of damage.The CFA a...
14 May 2012
Random drug bust
An Alfredton man has allegedly been caught with over 400 ecstasy tablets during a routine police stop in Gilles street on Saturday night.The 28 year old was ...
14 May 2012
Three cars impounded
Bendigo Police impounded three cars over the weekend.Bendigo highway patrol impounded the three cars for individual Hoon offences with two of the drivers cau...
14 May 2012
New tourist guidebooks released
Two new tourism guides have been Released for visitors to BendigoThe new Bendigo & Heathcote Region Official Visitor Guide and the Bendigo Dining & Shopping ...
14 May 2012
Civic Hall tours today
The doors of the Civic hall will be thrown open to members of the public today.Ballarat City Council will be running guided tours to residents that have pre ...
14 May 2012
Fox Bounty dividends
Ballarat hunters have shared in over $61,000 as part of the fox bounty by the State Government.with the bounty of ten dollars per fox and fifty dollars for w...
14 May 2012
Mayor backs train museum concept
Castlemaine Mayor Janet Cropley has backed a bid to relocate the Victorian train museum to Castlemaine.Former Deputy Prime Minister Tim Fischer came up with ...
14 May 2012
Bendigo hospital construction delayed
The development of the Bendigo hospital will be delayed until 2013 under the State budget.The State Government had originally promised that construction woul...
11 May 2012
120 jobs to go at Bendigo Tafe
Bendigo Tafe is set to lose up to 120 Staff members under the budget by the State Government.Bendigo Tafe has released the estimation claiming that 120 staff...
11 May 2012
Big dollars for unpaid workers
Over $60,000 in lost Pay entitlements has been returned to Ballarat workers after an investigation by the ombudsman.The Fairwork Ombudsman recently randomly...
11 May 2012
Bacchus Marsh coma victim recovers
The Man who was declared dead in an accident In Bacchus marsh has recovered form his coma and been released from Hospital.The man underwent a remarkable reco...
11 May 2012
Heritage awards
The Ballarat heritage awards will be announced at a formal awards ceremony tonight.Council received its largest amount of Nominations this year, with the win...
11 May 2012
From the Team
Mental as Anything
At my age I should be in bed by 8.30pm enjoying a hot cocoa (if truth be known I never get to bed before 1am!) but last night Easymix Account Manager... Read more
18 May 2012
Easymix Studio Camera
We're trialling a new tool that uploads a "live" photo of our announcers during their shifts, here is our first photo with Warren Kay with a striking resembl... Read more
03 May 2012
My first blog!
Well, I am the first to admit that blogging is new to me (which is probably apparent!) but over time I hope to post something of interest! As you may know, I... Read more
28 Apr 2012
Eric Clapton plays Trad. Jazz
I recently mentioned on air that there is a great CD/DVD which features Eric Clapton playing with a fantastic group of jazz musicians. I have received ... Read more
26 Apr 2012
Community Events, Buy & Sell, Lost & Found
Matthew Sloan Trivia Night
Event Details:Name: Matthew Sloan Trivia NightDate: 2012-05-18Location: St Augustine's Primary School Hall - Church Street, Creswick. 3363Start Time: 6.30 pm... Read more
14 May 2012
Invermays Biggest Morning Tea
Invermays biggest morning tea gets under way on Tuesday the 22nd of May from nine thirty am at the Invermay hall. All proceeds go to cancer research Read more
14 May 2012
Roaring 20’s Pink Ball
Ballarat Pink Phoenix Breast Cancer Support Group are hosting a Roaring 20's Dress Themed Ball the ball kicks off from 7.30 Saturday the 26th of May a... Read more
14 May 2012
Morning tea with a difference
The Alfredton Rotary Satellite Club will be hosting a BIGGEST MORNING TEA with a difference. The morning tea will take place at the Alfredton Recreation Res... Read more
14 May 2012
Daily Giggle
Where’s The Monkey…Wrench
Scientists have created an amazing video showing how astronauts of the future will 'print out' their tools. It shows work by the Z Corporation, in Burlingt... Read more
22 Mar 2012
Triple Trouble
Astonished traffic cops did a triple-take when they saw these three trucks weaving down a highway in China. Cargo firm boss Sun Lin was trying to save mone... Read more
21 Mar 2012
Ninja Cats
It seems that cats have secretly been training in the subtle art of being a ninja… Have a look at the video and see what you think… {youtube}HBfy_kjkt4I{/yo... Read more
21 Mar 2012
Don’t leave men unsupervised!!!
The pictures really speak for themselves. A timely reminder that a man left unsupervised is likely to do something silly. Image ... Read more
01 Mar 2012
A Few Upsets
By Joe Barresi UPSETS were a big talking point last weekend with Adelaide, Richmond, Western Bulldogs and Greater Western Sydney all triumphing over their m... Read more
18 May 2012 | AFL LIve
Wojcinski was suspended, head-high tackle…
By: Christiana Silvagni HEAD-HIGH tackles and the slide tackle were again the major talking point of a big news week as we head towards round seven. North ... Read more
12 May 2012 | AFL LIve
Injuries, injuries & more injuries!
Joe Barresi INJURIES have once again dominated football news this week with key players from a number of clubs set to spend an extended period on the sideli... Read more
05 May 2012 | AFL LIve
AFL Live Weekly Wrap – 27/04/12
By: Joe Barresi WITH Anzac Day falling mid-week this year, it has been a somewhat strange week in football. The four day turnaround was a hot topic with both... Read more
28 Apr 2012 | AFL LIve
Recipes
Idaho potato ‘nachos’
We tried this amazing recipe that we found online from Greg Hardesty, chef/owner of Recess and Room 4 in Indianapolis. You can find the original page here h... Read more
01 Mar 2012
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Morning Mystery Music Jackpot has been Wo…
Russell from Ballarat correctly identified the EasyMix Morning Mystery Music as Air Supply’s “Two Less Lonely People in the World”. Let’s see how the clues ... Read more
23 Apr 2012
Photos
Bruce with a Loretta, one of our dedicate…
At a recent broadcast from Midland Irrigation in Ballarat, Bruce Lees finally met Loretta. Loretta has been calling Bruce for Morning Mystery Music for ... Read more
22 Mar 2012
Music & Memories
The Story of the Book & Its Cover
This is the story of Jonathon…A 17 year old with not much going for him…except for that sensational voice. Thought Subo was good then check this lad out. Yo... Read more
27 Mar 2012
Garden & Sustainability
Oranges and Lemons...
It's now the perfect time to pop on a warm jacket and head down to your local nursery to check out the fantastic range of citrus trees available. Citru... Read more
18 May 2012
Wellbeing
Mosquito-borne virus on the rise
Three people died and 16 others were confirmed cases of Murray Valley encephalitis virus in 2011, according to an article in the Medical Journal of Australia... Read more
23 Jan 2012
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