Local News

  A driver trying to avoid heavy traffic by driving in the emergency lane in Sutton Street Delacombe has blown more than 4 times the legal blood alcohol limit. His breath test topping a whopping .214 as...

  Only about 1000 protestors took part in a so called 'freedom' rally in Ballarat yesterday, well down on the expected 5 to 10 thousand. The rally angering some local business owners many of whom were forced...

Commerce Ballarat says this weekend’s planned protest is likely to impact trade in the CBD. It comes after police issued a warning to expect travel disruptions on several streets. CEO Jodie Gillett says it’s preferable that it...

Four people charged with the murder of a Ballarat woman have been ordered to face the Victorian Supreme Court. Shannon Jeffrey, Renee Reynolds, Brendan Prestage and Jacob Ford have pleaded not guilty to murdering 43-year-old Kobie...

A 32-year-old Ballarat man has died in a fatal crash in Beaufort. Police were called just after seven this morning to reports a car had hit a tree. They are currently investigating.

  Yesterday afternoon's wild weather forced Ballarat Health Services to shut its Creswick Road outdoor Covid testing facility. Today's calmer conditions should see the centre re-open at 9am.   "We thank the community for coming out to get tested...

  City of Ballarat councillor Mark Harris has backed the city’s decision to extend its partnership with the Western Bulldogs for a further three years. The deal will see the men's side play two games a year...

Travel disruptions are expected in Ballarat on Sunday as part of a planned protest. Police say a number of streets, including Mair Street, Sturt Street and Lydiard Street will be impacted from midday. The City of Ballarat...

An alert has been issued for asthmatics ahead of a possible thunderstorm in Ballarat this afternoon. There are fears the storm could trigger Thunderstorm Asthma – which is brought about by high levels of grass pollen...

  Whilst not quite 4mm of rain hit Ballarat gauges yesterday mother nature put on a spectacular sound and light show last night. Yesterday's storm resulting in hail stones falling around the Buninyong area reportedly the size...