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Australian Catholic groups push for progressive church reforms in wake of George Pell’s death

Reformists say timing of gathering on day of Pell’s funeral a coincidence but does set up an ‘interesting contrast’

The Guardian - AU

‘Unfinished business’: Ballarat abuse survivor to tie a ribbon at St Mary’s before George Pell funeral

Paul Auchettl says the cathedral should not cut ribbons down as they are a powerful voice for people who were silenced

The Guardian - AU

Gold exploration to occur near old Daylesford mine, prompting water and noise concerns

A Ballarat-based mining company has been granted a licence to see if any gold is left around Daylesford, leaving residents worried about long-term impacts.

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Here's what the data shows us about Melbourne and Ballarat's embrace of the e-scooter

As a trial draws to a close, it looks like Melbourne and Ballarat's e-scooters could be here to stay. Here's what the data shows us about our uptake of the at-times controversial vehicle.

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Matt Jurman ready to push for new deal at Newcastle Jets

Off-contract Jets co-captain Matthew Jurman believes he still has a lot to offer beyond this A-League season and he hopes to prove it to Newcastle in the second half of the campaign. The 33-year-old former Socceroo played the full match against Western United in a 1-1 draw on Sunday in…

Newcastle Herald

Afternoon Update: Ballarat mass for Pell urges forgiveness; Perrottet’s Nazi outfit; and Jennifer Coolidge’s career renaissance

Daniel Andrews says he ‘couldn’t think of anything that would be more distressing for victim-survivors’ than a Pell state funeral

The Guardian - AU

George Pell: Ballarat mass urges support for abuse victims – and forgiveness for the church

Of the small number gathered at St Patrick’s Cathedral some did not want to forgive while others remembered cardinal’s ‘legacy’

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George Pell's supporters and detractors attend memorial service for the Cardinal in his home town of Ballarat

The regular Thursday mass at St Patrick's Cathedral in Ballarat took on a more sombre tone at a service a day after Cardinal George Pell's death in Rome.

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Morning Mail: Pope Francis praises Pell’s ‘wisdom’, Albanese’s PNG mission, battle of the sun kings

In today’s newsletter: cathedral in Ballarat to hold mass for late cardinal, PM aims for new security deal in Port Moresby and billionaires fall out over solar farm

The Guardian - AU

George Pell’s death could renew distress for Ballarat’s child abuse survivors

‘Sense of quiet’ in town which has the unfortunate distinction of being a hotspot of historic sexual abuse by Catholic clergy

The Guardian - AU

George Pell: what the five-year royal commission into child sexual abuse found

Un-redacted report released in 2020 revealed how archbishop failed to take proper steps to act on complaints about dangerous priests

The Guardian - AU

Anger mounts among child abuse advocates as George Pell cast as a ‘saint’

In death, as it has been for much of his life, it’s clear former Catholic power player George Pell will be trailed by a cloud of scandal.

The New Daily

George Pell flew higher than any Australian priest, but he chose career over the safety of children

The cardinal was smart and determined. His failure to uncover some of the worst cases of child sexual abuse by priests blights his reputation

The Guardian - AU

Cardinal George Pell, Australia’s most powerful Catholic, who was dogged by scandal – obituary

Cardinal was acquitted on appeal of child sexual abuse charges but remained tarnished by his response to paedophile priests over decades

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Largest Chinese library in Southern Hemisphere Xin Jin Shan set to open in Ballarat

Haoliang Sun creates the biggest Chinese library in the Southern Hemisphere — with 140,000 books — and turns a regional Victorian town into one of the most significant Chinese cultural sites in Australia.

AAP

Pate surprises in road nationals criterium

Amber Pate has shocked the field to take the criterium title at the national road cycling championships in Ballarat, while teammate Kell O'Brien won the men's.

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Ballarat's new Priority Primary Care Centre is yet to relieve pressure on ED, health chief says

The town's Priority Primary Care Centre is "making a real difference to emergency department demand" by seeing up to 68 patients a day, the state government says. But the local health service's chief executive disagrees.

AAP

Ewan, Matthews headed to Road Nationals

Australian cycling stars Caleb Ewan and Michael Matthews have been added to the start list for next month's Road National Championships in Ballarat.

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Sex offender arrested in Ararat

A sex offender has escaped from a correctional facility while in "post-sentence" custody in Ararat who has strong connections to Ballarat.

ABC News

Bradley John Spark sentenced over death of David Thomson in Ballarat hit-and-run

Bradley John Spark will serve at least four more years in jail after a high-speed hit-and-run that led to the death of "greatly missed" Ballarat man David Thomson.

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Ross Blackmore pleads guilty over crash that killed Ballarat mother Kylie Pope in 2020

A man who drove while intoxicated at more than twice the 60kph speed limit has pleaded guilty to culpable driving, causing the death of Ballarat woman Kylie Pope.

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Victorian firefighters' industrial action continues, with calls for new trucks, more staff and training

Victoria's professional firefighters union is calling for new trucks, more recruits and access to additional training — as its protected industrial action reaches day five.

ABC News

Daughter granted citizenship after 10th birthday, giving her 'unauthorised' family hope

This family of five has lived in a regional city for almost 10 years with no visa, no income and no rights, relying entirely on the kindness of supporters for food and shelter. They hope their situation will change now one daughter has been granted citizenship.

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Puppy seriously hurt, elderly woman 'terrorised' during aggravated burglaries near Ballarat

Police believe the two burglaries that took place in a small locality near Ballarat are linked, with one of the vehicles used during the crimes believed to be a stolen, white-coloured Toyota HiLux.

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Victorian mother’s plea to politicians as vaping use rises across the state

A Ballarat mother concerned about her teenage son's vaping fears it won't be until a politician's child gets addicted that significant action is taken.

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