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25.01.2022 Australian scientists have discovered the virus responsible for COVID-19 can survive on surfaces much longer than initially thought. https://bit.ly/33MqyNp

25.01.2022 Victoria has recorded two new cases of coronavirus, along with two deaths overnight. It comes after the state recorded no new cases or deaths on Monday and Tuesday. The 14-day rolling average for metropolitan Melbourne has dropped to 2.7.... For regional Victoria it is back to zero. https://bit.ly/2GaiYTS

25.01.2022 As cooler conditions start to bite, what can locals expect today? We have the latest word from the Weather Bureau.

24.01.2022 This Ballarat labourers crime spree was nothing short of clumsy. Heres what he got up to.

24.01.2022 Victoria has recorded just one new case and zero deaths from coronavirus overnight. It comes as the number of mystery cases in Melbourne over the past 14 days remains a concern for authorities, but there is a glimmer of hope further freedoms will be announced on Sunday. https://bit.ly/37cXXTB

24.01.2022 COVID-19 update Victoria has recorded just 15 new cases of the coronavirus overnight. And five more deaths. The 14 day rolling average for regional Victoria is 1.1.... The regions have zero cases with an unknown source.

23.01.2022 A convicted sex offender and Ballarat Secondary School dropout raped a 15-year-old girl at an Eaglehawk party but his degrading act didnt end there.

23.01.2022 An outraged Ballarat father took the law into his own hands when he heard a paedophile had assaulted a four-year-old girl. He was part of a group that bashed the man, leaving him unconscious.

23.01.2022 Western Victorian residents have slammed a plan to build monster power lines through their land, which will mainly benefit Melburnians and could endanger firefighters. But they have a better idea. https://bit.ly/3nWEHiT

23.01.2022 A Catholic priest who drew crosses over the naked body of his vulnerable victim, telling her it was a special body healing and to think of him as Jesus, won’t be placed on the sex offenders register. Here’s why.

23.01.2022 Ballarat Mayor Ben Taylor has ruled out granting blanket outdoor dining approvals for the citys struggling businesses as regional Victorias coronavirus restrictions lift.

23.01.2022 Read the list of people facing the Ballarat Magistrates' Court today

23.01.2022 Ballarat’s infamous anti-lockdown mum is back and this time she has issued a warning to anyone stupid enough to get the COVID vaccine to stay away from her children.

22.01.2022 Regional Victoria is celebrating after the Premier Daniel Andrews announced an easing of restrictions to come into play at 11.59pm Wednesday. Should we have to wait for Melbourne before taking the last step?

22.01.2022 ICYMI: A former St Patricks College student groomed a 13-year-old girl via Instagram while also working at Basketball Ballarat. So why isnt he going to jail?

22.01.2022 Premier Daniel Andrews says he was shocked to hear his right-hand man Chris Eccles’ phone records show he spoke to former chief commissioner Graham Ashton for two minutes during the six-minute period being probed by the hotel quarantine inquiry. Now Victorian Labor MPs are turning on the Premier, saying he must resign. https://bit.ly/36TNTyu

21.01.2022 A veteran basketball ref and CFA volunteer posed as a bisexual teen girl to solicit vile child porn. But the former Gisborne-based paedo hopes to avoid jail and make a new life for himself. So where is he now?

21.01.2022 Here are the matters listed at Ballarat Magistrates' Court today.

21.01.2022 Regional hoteliers are being bombarded by Melburnians wanting to come for a visit when the ring of steel opens. But they warn the cap on patrons may limit their recovery.

21.01.2022 COVID-19 update For the first time since July 13, Victoria hasnt recorded a coronavirus death in the past 24 hours. The state recorded 42 new infections overnight.

21.01.2022 A father accused of speeding through a stop sign and smashing into another car with such force it flipped over several times, was allegedly disqualified at the time of the horror crash.

20.01.2022 An albino Burmese python has been discovered in a Ballarat home and no one knows how the snake - which is almost three-metres long - was smuggled in

20.01.2022 Friends Mimi Barnett and Maggie Ryan were dining in at the Higher Society cafe this morning. Which hospitality businesses are you planning to support?

20.01.2022 A sightseeing trip in Victoria turned into a dreadful human tragedy after an international student caused a fatal collision, claiming the life of her good friend and seriously injuring other passengers.

19.01.2022 Golden canola fields of Ballarat JROD Captures snapped this beauty using a drone. Do you have any pics you'd like to share of Western Victoria? Post them below

19.01.2022 Over 19,000 fines valued at $27.88m have been issued to Victorians flouting coronavirus restrictions but an overwhelming majority of the state’s rule breakers aren’t paying up. https://bit.ly/2GPTs6A

19.01.2022 A man fly kicked open a woman’s door in Ballarat before pinning her facedown on the bed and then pointed a knife at her throat. Read what happened next.

19.01.2022 ICYMI: Yesterday Sovereign Hill's 20 year masterplan outlining how the museum will be transformed was released. Here's a timber bending demonstration to mark the occasion. Read about the plan here: https://bit.ly/2V7spao

18.01.2022 Three new cases of coronavirus have been recorded in Victoria overnight. Regional Victoria's 14-day rolling average remains at zero, with no new cases over the past two weeks. Melbourne's is now down to 2.4, with four mystery cases over the past fortnight. https://bit.ly/3e6shR7

18.01.2022 If Matt Preston was coming to Ballarat, where would you take him for coffee? What’s the one thing he should eat while he’s here? Help celebrate Ballarat's local food champions and go in the running to win fantastic prizes by filling out Matt’s Deliciously Local Food Survey. We might just see the MasterChef maestro stop in for a bite! https://bit.ly/MattPrestonFoodSurvey

18.01.2022 Magical This gorgeous shot was taken by JROD Captures just outside Daylesford. Will you be visiting our stunning places around Victoria soon?

18.01.2022 Tourism was one of the first sectors to be hit by COVID-19 restrictions, and it could be one of the last to fully recover. But heres how it could come back bigger and better than ever in regional Victoria.

17.01.2022 Which businesses are you supporting after restrictions eased yesterday? This is Websters Market and Cafe!

16.01.2022 Happy Friday! Here's some good news ahead of the weekend, Victoria has recorded zero cases of coronavirus for the 14th day in a row, bringing the 14-day rolling average to zero and marking a milestone for the state Meanwhile, the University of Queensland COVID-19 vaccine trials show the jab looks to be safe, is producing virus-neutralising antibodies and is proving to be especially effective in the elderly, according to the latest data. Read more here: https://bit.ly/36x2iz2

16.01.2022 BREAKING: Regional Victoria will open up further from 11.59pm on Wednesday, having reached the next trigger point on the recovery roadmap. Premier Daniel Andrews said it was good news for all Victorians, because it proved the strategy of a steady easing of restrictions was working.

16.01.2022 Felling sacred Indigenous trees near the site of a controversial highway duplication in Victoria could be wholly unlawful, lawyers argued.

16.01.2022 QR codes are being introduced in cafes, restaurants and retail to help with contact tracing but it opens the door for malicious scammers to steal your money and information. Here’s how to avoid them. https://bit.ly/34CCwJS

15.01.2022 Former Ballarat mayor Samantha McIntosh is seeking an apology from the council over bullying allegations she claims it failed to address.

15.01.2022 A stunning shot taken by talented Ballarat photographer JROD Captures. Head to his page to check out more of his pictures.

14.01.2022 Two men arrested over the seizure of more than 40kg of suspected cannabis in Ararat have faced court.

12.01.2022 MELBOURNE SMOKE-FREE? Melbourne Council wants to outlaw smoking and vaping in the CBD, and has even set a smoke-free date https://bit.ly/33iMKOq Would you also like to see people butting out in Ballarat?

12.01.2022 When COVID-19 first hit there were fears agriculture jobs across Australia would be wiped out, but there is plenty of demand for farming-related jobs heading into summer. Heres where the opportunities are.

12.01.2022 Four new cases of coronavirus have been recorded in Victoria overnight, with no deaths added to the state’s tally. The update comes as the state opposition revealed a plan for holiday-makers to enjoy heavily discounted trips within Victoria, under a proposal to boost the state’s economy. The scheme would involve the state government subsidising the cost of tours and accommodation for bookings of three nights or more. Read more: https://bit.ly/2TD5ToY

12.01.2022 Two family virus clusters across Melbourne’s outer suburbs are a new cause for concern for health authorities desperately trying to contain a number of outbreaks. It comes as Treasurer Josh Frydenberg called on Premier Daniel Andrews to prove he is not pursuing an elimination strategy, saying it’s time Victorians get their freedom back. https://bit.ly/3nJBrrm

12.01.2022 A Ballarat restauranter fears the rush to expand outdoor dining could do more harm than good to desperate businesses. Should roads close? What about using car parks? Leave your thoughts below

12.01.2022 Victoria recorded 15 new coronavirus cases but no deaths overnight. The 14-day rolling average has slightly increased in metro Melbourne to 9.9 but remains steady in regional Victoria at 0.4. https://bit.ly/36VJjje

12.01.2022 How one mistake turned into a "dreadful human tragedy". An international student was driving her twin sister and three mates back to Melbourne after a sightseeing trip to Halls Gap when one error caused a fatal collision at a notoriously dangerous intersection just out of Ballarat. -https://bit.ly/2RRXDAQ

12.01.2022 It forged its reputation making world-leading mining equipment, but this Ballarat company is now leading the way in making ventilators for Ballarat hospitals in the fight against COVID-19.

12.01.2022 Read who will be facing the Ballarat Magistrates' Court today. -https://bit.ly/2ZQlW6s

12.01.2022 A COVID-positive Melburnian who spread the virus to Kilmore has also transmitted the virus in Shepparton. The Melbourne man had not revealed to contact tracing teams that he had visited Shepparton until he was probed about it on Tuesday. Hundreds of Shepparton locals have been turned away from the GV Health COVID-19 testing site - including people potentially exposed to the virus - amid a blow out in waiting times.... Regional Victoria now has eight active cases, including five in Mitchell Shire. Does Melbourne's ring of steel need to be tightened?

11.01.2022 COVID-19 update Victoria has recorded 21 new coronavirus cases overnight. Seven people have died. ... Regional Victorias 14 day rolling average is now 1.9. We can do this!

11.01.2022 Women and children impacted by family violence can access the support services they need with the opening of the Orange Door today in Ballarat. It will support community members in need, including risk assessment, safety planning and crisis assistance, as well as links to services. The site in Ballarat will offer outreach services for Ararat and the Hepburn Shire.... The Orange Door in Ballarat is open Monday to Friday between 9am and 5pm, on 1800 219 819 or [email protected]. Five Orange Doors have already opened in Victoria in Barwon, Inner Gippsland, North East Melbourne, Bayside Peninsula and Mallee.

10.01.2022 Ballarat fitness fanatics are rushing back to the gym, crashing booking systems and filling up sessions for weeks in advance after reopening.

10.01.2022 Check out some of the Christmas decorations popping up over Ballarat! This year's theme is "Under the Same Stars". All decorations will be in place by December 1.

10.01.2022 Sport is about to become more female friendly in Ballarat, with the hope the city will soon host elite AFLW games.

09.01.2022 Happy Friday! Here's Yoda and baby Dot from the Ballarat Wildlife Park

09.01.2022 The colours of spring How are you spending your Sunday?

09.01.2022 COVID-19 update Victoria has recorded 12 new coronavirus infections and two deaths overnight. Regional Victorias 14 day rolling average is 1.1.

09.01.2022 COVID-19 Update Eight people have died of coronavirus and another 42 new cases recorded overnight. The 14-day rolling average for regional Victoria is 3.5.

09.01.2022 A superspreader truck driver who sparked chaos in Shepparton and Kilmore after seeding coronavirus from Melbourne has escaped charges, and will receive a relatively smaller fine. https://bit.ly/3oyVKYN

08.01.2022 Victoria recorded just six new cases of coronavirus and no deaths overnight. The new figures bring Melbourne’s all-important 14-day rolling average down from 9.6 to 8.9. Health authorities say the 14-day average must be about five for the Government to consider easing restrictions on October 19. https://bit.ly/315SoSW

08.01.2022 A man has been taken to hospital after a car crash in Ballarats CBD.

08.01.2022 A temporary halt has been put on controversial Western Highway upgrades following a Supreme Court injunction. This comes after 50 were arrested at the site protesting to save culturally sensitive trees. Here’s the latest. https://bit.ly/2J9BvRk

08.01.2022 Read who is facing the Ballarat Magistrates' Court today.

08.01.2022 A man who police say fled after a car crashed into a bridge in Ballarats CBD last night has been arrested.

07.01.2022 A driver who is accused of smashing into a 4WD at a Mount Pleasant intersection on Wednesday and then fleeing the scene could be facing charges. Investigators are appealing for witnesses.

07.01.2022 The highest expected temperature today is 21, read more from the weather bureau about the warmer conditions ahead.

06.01.2022 Sam Rowe, owner of the Hydrant Food Hall, wiped away tears as he spoke about letting go several staff members because of the hit his business has taken during lockdown. He and his wife Elise are busy today preparing for their opening tomorrow! Lets support our local businesses!

05.01.2022 Premier Daniel Andrews has lashed the federal Health Minister Greg Hunt for insulting Victorians in a tweet. https://bit.ly/3lSRQrB

05.01.2022 For the first time in six weeks, the phone is ringing at award-winning hotel, The Provincial Ballarat. But hoteliers are warning the government they should be under no disillusion that the situation is anywhere near sustainable.

04.01.2022 A pregnant Ballarat woman arrested in her home over allegedly organising an anti-lockdown protest has had some of her unnecessary and unfair bail conditions removed.

04.01.2022 COVID-19 update ELEVEN! Eleven new coronavirus cases were recorded overnight. Sadly, two more people have died. ... The 14 day rolling average for regional Victoria is 1.6.

04.01.2022 Victoria has recorded its first single-digit coronavirus increase in a week, with seven new cases overnight. Shepparton has recorded three new virus cases, all linked to the Chadstone outbreak, with authorities urging locals to get tested as eight high-risk locations were identified. https://bit.ly/3nOIUFh

04.01.2022 Police have reopened the Western Highway between Ballarat and Ararat after it was closed this morning. About 50 protesters were arrested. https://bit.ly/2J9BvRk

04.01.2022 Read who is facing the Ballarat Magistrates' Court today. - https://bit.ly/3ch1bG8

04.01.2022 Ballarats businesses are preparing to fling open the doors tomorrow as more than a million regional Victorians celebrate easing restrictions. SEE SOME OF THE BUSINESSES REOPENING

03.01.2022 Victoria has recorded just two new coronavirus cases and zero deaths in the past 24 hours as health authorities admit a measure successfully used in other states could’ve stopped a superspreader truck driver from bringing COVID-19 to previously virus-free regional pockets. https://bit.ly/3nUmpii

03.01.2022 Ballarat residents have enjoyed their first taste of freedom, eating out after coronavirus restrictions eased overnight.

03.01.2022 New data reveals Ballarat's unemployment rate as COVID hit our community hard this year - but there are still more than 300 jobs on offer. FIND OUT WHO IS HIRING.

03.01.2022 COVID-19 update Victoria has recorded 28 new coronavirus cases overnight. Three more people have died. ... The 14 day rolling average for regional Victoria is 1.6.

02.01.2022 Regional Victoria’s business chiefs are begging Premier Daniel Andrews to ease restrictions ahead of Melbourne and help save their devastated hospitality and tourism industries. Should we have to wait for Melbourne before easing restrictions in the regions?

02.01.2022 There are plenty of amazing business women in Ballarat so many we’ve had to compile two lists! Here’s part one of the women making moves in the business world.

02.01.2022 Construction has begun for the $17.1 million expansion of the Miners Rest Primary School. Ten new classrooms, an arts room, music room and food tech facilities will be built. There will also be a new competition-grade gymnasium and football oval, which the community can use after-hours.

01.01.2022 From breakfast at cafes to getting their nails done, regional Victorians are out and about enjoying their first day of relaxed coronavirus restrictions. Weve stepped out across the state to talk to people and business owners.