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Thursday, 2 May 2024
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Tourism boost welcomed: Grampians Grape Escape attracts thousands to region
Halls Gap Lakeside Tourist Park owner Josephina McDonald (middle) with Grampians Grape Escape co-festival directors Kate Kirkpatrick and Vanessa Briody. Picture by Ben Fraser
Ben Fraser
Squads announced for the return of WFNL junior representative football
Lucas Holmes
Former GWV Rebel and Ararat Rat Pat Toner has been named in the WFNL under-17 junior representative squad. Picture by Lucas Holmes
Rats ready for midfield battle with new look Thunder | WFNL round three
Robert Armstrong is under an injury cloud ahead of the round three WFNL clash against Southern Mallee. Picture by Lucas Holmes
Lucas Holmes
Updated
Train cancellations hit Bendigo, Ballarat and Geelong lines
Ben Silvester
Train services across several regional Victorian lines have been cancelled after two serious emergency incidents on the lines.
Property
$200 million plus guide as Aussie John Symonds lists country's most expensive house
Jen Melocco
The home took eight years to complete and sits on the equivalent of four blocks of harbourside land. Pic: Supplied
Ambulance Victoria teaching locals how to perform CPR and use an AED
John Hall
Local paramedics will be hosting two community engagement sessions to teach residents of Halls Gamp and Pomonal how to perform CPR and how to use an AED (defibrillator). Picture; SHUTTERSTOCK
A cinematic look at farmers lives and mental health in Tatyoon
Australian actor Robert Taylor and filmmaker Leila McDougall on set at Tatyoon near Ararat during the making of Just a Farmer. Picture supplied.
Sheryl Lowe
WFNL claim GF wins at junior representative netball carnival in Ballarat
Lucas Holmes
The WFNL's 13 and under, 15 and 17 teams all claimed grand final wins at the Ballarat interleague carnival on Sunday, April 28. Picture by Clint King
From Ararat to NCAA: Paddy Turner's punt pays off with College dream
Ararat punting sensation Paddy Turner launches the ball downfield during the Colorado State-Colorado contest. Picture supplied
Ben Fraser
Exclusive
'The whole thing is just magnified': regional Victoria's shameful statistics
Ben Silvester
Family incidents including assault, sexual violence and child abuse are much more common in regional Victoria than in Melbourne (darker areas indicate a higher rate).
Ribbons gone: St Pats Cathedral in talks with survivors about memorial
Alex Dalziel
In March, ribbons were cut from the fence of St Patrick's Cathedral. Picture by Lachlan Bence
Little Big Riders stop at Halls Gap Friday on their way to Broken Hill
Sheryl Lowe
Sunset over Broken Hill. Picture by Little Big Ride participants. Picture supplied
Police seek public assistance about Ararat collision
File picture
Sheryl Lowe
Selfless community members recognised at government house award ceremony
Sheryl Lowe
Left to Right Back Cr. Rob Gersch, Her Excellency Professor the Honourable Margaret Gardner AC Governor of Victoria, Peter Jones. Front Kerryn Shade
No one should be the victim of violence or assault, says Victoria Police
Image provided by Victoria Police
Sheryl Lowe
Across Australia in 100 days, for brothers against cancer
Sheryl Lowe
Stefan and Lachlan Lamble on the Dimboola to Melbourne leg of the cross Australia run for cancer. Picture by Sheryl Lowe
Rats crack under pressure, Warrack claim first win | WFNL Round two
Lucas Holmes
Amber O'Conor and Kiara Davis reach for a loose ball during the round two WFNL match at Anzac Park on Saturday, April 27. Picture by Lucas Holmes
Family stranded after visa glitch
Anna Houlahan • 8m ago
Department of Home Affairs office, jasbir and Gurpreet Singh. Picture Jamila Toderas/supplied
Breaking
Surfer dies after stabbing at NSW beach
Anna McGuinness • 1hr ago
A surfer has been fatally stabbed after leaving the surf at Coffs Harbour on May 2. Picture by Shutterstock

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National
One million club patrons caught up in data breach
Updated
NSW Police is investigating a potential data breach of visitors to NSW and ACT clubs. Picture by Shutterstock
Anna McGuinness, Carla Mascarenhas
Updated
Bonza flights to stay grounded with no refunds in sight
Anna McGuinness Anna Houlahan
Bonza flights have been suspended on April 30 as the company enters voluntary administration. Picture by AAP Image/Supplied by Bonza, Peter Wallace
Sensitive Content
'Depraved and brazen': sentence for child abuse material
Anna Houlahan • 2hrs ago
Australian Federal Police officers. Picture Keegan Carroll
'Just not fair': Grieving mum misses Centrelink cut-off by six days
Anna Houlahan
Lee Simpson and Patty Van duijn, stock image of a hospital corridor. Picture supplied/Canva
The truth about this man's birth is sealed in documents he can't access
Emily Anderson
South Korea's Truth and Reconciliation Commission is investigating claims adoptees' family origins were manipulated. Picture by AP
Sport
Squads announced for the return of WFNL junior representative football
Former GWV Rebel and Ararat Rat Pat Toner has been named in the WFNL under-17 junior representative squad. Picture by Lucas Holmes
Lucas Holmes
Rats ready for midfield battle with new look Thunder | WFNL round three
Lucas Holmes
Robert Armstrong is under an injury cloud ahead of the round three WFNL clash against Southern Mallee. Picture by Lucas Holmes
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Want to share sport results, draws or teams?
PropertyView
Just move straight into this Stawell home and relax
Just move straight into this Stawell home and relax
Stawell House of the Week
Family home in Ararat full of striking features and room to move
Ararat House of the Week
Family home in Ararat full of striking features and room to move
Central, historical and unique two level home in Ararat
Ararat House of the Week
Central, historical and unique two level home in Ararat
Big apartment plus office space and three shop fronts in Stawell
Big apartment plus office space and three shop fronts in Stawell
Stawell House of the Week
Modernised Victorian-era classic near the CBD
Stawell House of the Week
Modernised Victorian-era classic near the CBD
Lifestyle property Chalambar Park offers luxury and convenience
Ararat House of the Week
Lifestyle property Chalambar Park offers luxury and convenience
What's On
Whip up some Anzac biscuits - do you like them chewy or crunchy?
Is there an easier treat to whip than an Anzac biscuit. Picture Shutterstock
Karen Hardy
Why the c-word is Olivia Colman's friendship litmus test
Amy Martin
Olivia Colman as Edith Swan in Wicked Little Letters. Picture Studiocanal
Have Your Say
Spreading the love: How much Vegemite is too much?
Karen Hardy
February 29 is National Toast Day. Picture Shutterstock
Cheap Trick might be older, but they're wiser and still holding the flame
Josh Leeson
From left, Cheap Trick's Rick Nielsen, Robin Zander, Tom Petersson and Daxx Nielsen. Picture by Jeremy Harris
'She's an amazing lyricist': Inside the Swiftie dad phenomenon
Amy Martin
Taylor Swift fans aren't just teenage girls. Inset: Swiftie dad Adam Eslick and his two sons, Max, 10, and Damian, 12. Pictures Getty Images/TAS Management, supplied
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Promoting healthy lifestyles through play
How innovative playground equipment can foster a healthier, more active society. Picture Shutterstock
How should I budget for my retirement?
Having the comfortable retirement you dream about takes some careful plannng to achieve. Picture Shutterstock
What recent music festival blunders can teach us about messaging & marketing
After years of shutdowns, the music festival is trying to make a comeback. Picture Shutterstock
Community
Join our Dingbats Birthday Club
Join our Dingbats Birthday Club
Real Australia
An open letter to my daughter this International Women's Day
Here's to strong women, may we know them, may we be them, may we raise them.
Grace Ryan
.Five-month old Eadie with mum Grace. Picture by Georgie Newton
Photos and Video
Family stranded after visa glitch
Department of Home Affairs office, Jasbir and Gurpreet Singh. Picture Jamila Toderas/supplied
Anna Houlahan • 8m ago
'I was very difficult to be around': Gallagher's pain and grief
Dana Daniel • 44m ago
Picture by Karleen Minney
Comment
Why Michael Maguire's NSW Blues should move on from James Tedesco
Greg Prichard • 1hr ago
Roosters and NSW skipper James Tedesco. Picture by Jonathan Carroll
Comment
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Book Now
How to travel with adult children without going broke: An expert guide
Travel Insider
How to travel with adult children without going broke: An expert guide
Tiana Templeman
'Unlikely': Bonza's future bleak after groundings, voluntary administration
Anna McGuinness Anna Houlahan
Bonza flights have been suspended on April 30 as the company enters voluntary administration. Picture by AAP Image/Supplied by Bonza, Peter Wallace
Two Ways to Go
What's first on your bucket list - Angkor Wat or Machu Picchu?
Mal Chenu and Amy Cooper
What's first on your bucket list - Angkor Wat or Machu Picchu?
World
The Senior
Meet the US quiz master sending shockwaves through The Chase Australia
Brandon Blackwell, aka The Lightning Bolt. Picture supplied
Think you're smarter than The Lightning Bolt? Find out all about the new Chaser in Australia.
Therese Murray
Enduring Powers of Attorney review aims to reduce financial elder abuse
Proposed law changes to reduce financial elder abuse.
Eileen Wood
The Standing Council of Attorneys-General is looking into changes to financial Enduring Powers of Attorney. Picture Shutterstock
New swing suits veterans golfer Rita to a tee
Persistence has paid off for veterans golfer Rita Gounder.
Rowan Cowley
Rita Gounder is Western Sydney Region Veteran Golf Association's ladies player of the year. Picture supplied
Stock & Land
Australian New Holland customers to get internet connection on remote farms
Intelsat and Case New Holland (CNH) have collaborated to bring internet connection for machinery to remote farming areas using satellites. Picture via Shutterstock
Barry Murphy • 1hr ago
Farmland sales bounce back after a sluggish start to last year
Chris McLennan
Victoria has been one of the best performing rural property markets across Australia. Picture from Elders Ballarat.
Lamb market starts week in better territory, but uplift doesn't last long
Leann Dax
Hayley and Joe Trimboli, Lower Light, SA, were looking to buy at Mount Pleasant, SA. Picture by Elizabeth Anderson
Life & Style
Questions to ask yourself when you are considering retirement
Advice
Questions to ask yourself when you are considering retirement
Noel Whittaker
Compounding returns: the exponential wealth maker
Ali and Gaby Rosenberg
Should I invest directly, or try a managed fund?
How to style your home to complement the artwork
Selecting and styling the right art can enhance the overall ambiance of your home. Picture supplied