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No, Ballarat hasn't broken its record for COVID cases in a day — despite statistics that said otherwise

Despite reports to the contrary Ballarat has not set new records for the most new COVID cases in a single day, instead it's due to the changing face of the state government's health data.

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'Double-pronged attack' on Doctor Blake's McLachlan

Defence barristers have cited the Doctor Blake Mysteries, one of Craig McLachlan's best known roles and set and filmed in Ballarat, as important to a major defamation case.

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Social worker billed $200 for midnight visit to Stawell Regional Health's urgent care centre

A social worker has been billed hundreds of dollars for an after-hours visit to a Victorian town's hospital, sparking outrage from the Rural Doctors Association.

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Athletes, advocates call for overhaul of regional train services before 2026 Commonwealth Games

Disability advocates say work to improve accessibility on Victoria's public transport must start immediately if the system is to be ready for the 2026 Commonwealth Games.

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Code yellow lifted at Ballarat Base Hospital, days after positive COVID cases

Ballarat Base Hospital cautiously lifts its code yellow less than a week after two patients tested positive for COVID-19 outside of its COVID ward.

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Crows upset Bulldogs in AFL thriller

Adelaide have claimed a thrilling one-point upset win over the Western Bulldogs in Ballarat as their impressive AFL resurgence continues.

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Ballarat hospital triggers 'code yellow' ahead of COVID restrictions easing

COVID cases in Ballarat have been high for weeks, and the hospital is feeling the pressure.

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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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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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