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1 min ago | The Courier

BASKETBALL: Bruce injury denies chance to represent Australia

AN INJURY blow to Ballarat Miners captain Shaun Bruce has deepened by denying him a chance to represent Australia on the international stage.

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16 hrs ago | The Courier

Juniors learn from soccer skills program

SKILLS: left to right, at back; Carmen Farrell, Loci Devonshire, Mark Ritchie, Lachlan Stafford, Alex Diamond, Noah Esmond, David Broadbent.

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Mon Jun 17, 2013

The Courier

Federal election: Polls show King could lose

BALLARAT MP Catherine King could be in danger of losing her seat at the next federal election, according to a political expert.

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The Courier

Apple Day encourages Australians to keep healthy core

Bright barrels: Stomal therapist Kathy Mayne is encouraging people to get involved with Red Aussie Apple Day tomorrow to help prevent bowel cancer.

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Sun Jun 16, 2013

The Courier

Ballarat state schools would reap Gonski rewards, new figures show

BALLARAT state schools will receive up to 109.5 per cent more in funding under the Gonski education reforms, according to fresh figures released by the Gillard government.

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Fri Jun 14, 2013

The Ararat Advertiser

Hill climb attracts large racing contingent to One Tree Hill

Round six of the Victorian Hill climb Championship at One Tree Hill saw 63 drivers from across Victoria, South Australia and as far north as Bathurst, New South Wales tackle the Ararat Hill Climb.

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The Courier

Hartigan gunning for Chas Suffren Memorial cross country classic

NATHAN Hartigan is ready to give back-to-back Chas Suffren Memorial cross country events a shake at Lake Burrumbeet today.

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The Courier

Ballarat's week of 'putting a face to the refugee'

Preparing for Refugee Week are Aisha Aboulfadil from Ballarat Community Health, Ann Foley from Ballarat Regional Multicultural Centre and Shiree Pilkinton.

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The Courier

Councils donate to lobby fund for local government recognition

The money will go into a war chest for the council state peak body, the Municipal Association of Victoria , which is calling for financial support from all local governments.

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Thu Jun 13, 2013

The Courier

Karate star refugee's bid to survive

Mohammad Rezaie fled persecution in Iran and moved to Ballarat where he is being trained by national karate coach Steve Hardy, at Kyokushin Karate.

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Wed Jun 12, 2013

Warrnambool Standard

Warrnambool gets second MRI scanner

WEST patients will have access to a second MRI machine in Warrnambool in little more than two months after a surprise announcement by St John of God hospital that it had struck a deal to acquire the high-tech medical imaging scanner.

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The Courier

Roberts give the good oil on greens

SEBASTOPOL Bowling Club's head greenkeeper Scott Roberts will speak at a conference on grass development and plant breeding on the Sunshine Coast on Thursday, June 27. Roberts last year became the first lawn bowls greenkeeper to win the Australian Golf Course Superintendents' Association academic achievement award for his studies in a diploma of ... (more)

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Tue Jun 11, 2013

ComputerWorld

Conroy urges Penrith asbestos settlement

Two Penrith families living near three affected telco pits and ducts in Penrith have demanded Telstra make their properties safe Communications Minister Stephen Conroy is disappointed two western Sydney families forced from their homes have yet to return after an asbestos scare.

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The Courier

Opera star Jacqueline Dark returns for a lesson at Ballarat High School

The former Ballarat High School student is in Melbourne rehearsing the major role of Fricka in Opera Australia's prestigious Ring Cycle.

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The Indian Express

Indian restaurant owner becomes victim of racist attack in Australia

Indians in Australia have been subject to racist attacks and hate crimes in the past also.

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The Courier

Controversial Lake View pergola comes down

The hotel was given 28 days to remove the pergola from May 21 this year after the Ballarat City Council voted unanimously to knock it down.

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Mon Jun 10, 2013

The Courier

Four titles for Ballarat's indoor bowlers

More than 260 indoor bowlers from Warrnambool, Heytesbury, Goulburn Valley, South Group, Colac, Northern District, Eastern Suburbs, North West and Ballarat contested the three-day event.

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The Courier

JP Harry is ready to serve you

THEY play a vital role in the community, and unless you've dealt with them there is not a great chance you have heard of them.

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Sun Jun 09, 2013

The Courier

Graduates join for Clemente's 10th anniversary

Ms Campion is one of more than 60 past and present student who gathered at the Australian Catholic University Aquinas Campus on Thursday to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Clemente Australia.

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The Courier

Queen's Birthday awards for four locals

A DAYLESFORD woman who has dedicated her life to helping others was today appointed a Member of the Order of Australia.

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