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Immunocompromised man says Ballarat COVID ward stay put him at risk

An immunocompromised 63-year-old says he told staff at Ballarat Base Hospital that he had a pre-existing, chronic condition and had returned several negative COVID tests, but was put into the COVID ward anyway.

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Calls to include community languages in hospital signage at Ballarat Base heard

Upgrades to the Ballarat Base Hospital will include more community language signage to help non-English speakers navigate the facility, especially during emergencies.

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Regional Victoria announced as host of 2026 Commonwealth Games

Opening ceremony will take place at MCG, while Ballarat, Bendigo, Geelong and Gippsland will hold sporting events

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Victoria confirmed as 2026 Commonwealth Games host with regional centres to host most events

The 2026 Commonwealth Games will be held in regional Victoria, with hubs to be set up in Geelong, Bendigo, Ballarat and Gippsland.

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Hidden women of history: 'the Buzzwinker' Ellen Miles, child convict, goldfields pickpocket and vagrant

—Me name’s Miles; Ellen Miles, remarked an old woman at the City Court yesterday. —And you are charged with vagrancy, stated Sergeant Eason. Can you show the Bench that you have means of support? —'How can I support myself when I’m continually in gaol and not a shilling coming into…

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Ballarat 'renaissance' in interest for historic homes driven by working from home

Property experts say regional centres like Ballarat are riding high on the working from home trend that exploded during the pandemic with particular interest in older, character homes.

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E-scooter use on the rise in Victoria as petrol prices continue to impact cost of living

E-scooters are becoming increasingly popular across Victoria as petrol prices remain high, with commuters looking for ways to save money.

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The importance of accessible parking and how it helps an ageing population retain independence

Ballarat woman Brigitte Kendall pleads with the community to think about the repercussions of parking in spaces set aside for disability permit holders.

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MAFS Recap: Brent Returns The Favour To Ballarat Paris, Shits On Her Existence For Final Vows

“What Brent said to me is something I get told by insecure people all the time.”

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Michael McCormack’s movie nights cost taxpayers $2,500 a ticket – and his scene was cut

Exclusive: regional movie events in 2019, attended by just 137 people, were set to feature then deputy prime minister spruiking infrastructure spending

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MAFS Recap: Ballarat Paris Hangs Shits On Brent For Being A Man With Moods & Working In Hospo

"I’m sorry, but you wait tables."

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Second anniversary of COVID-19 diagnoses in Ballarat and Warrnambool

Two years since Ballarat and Warrnambool recorded their first COVID-19 cases, festivals like Port Fairy are back as cases rise across Australia with a more infectious Omicron sub-variant.

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Unions angry at court ruling that restricts use of the iconic Eureka flag

The federal construction watchdog says it will monitor compliance with the Commonwealth building code that doesn't allow certain companies to fly an iconic Australian symbol.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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).

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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.

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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.

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

Justice for the party in the back.

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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.

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