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Sep 16, 2026

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Ballarat pub cancels Ben Cousins show at the last minute following backlash

The agent representing the disgraced AFL star was scrambling to find a new venue on Wednesday afternoon.

Ballarat

Sep 15, 2026

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2 min read

Stolen HiLux leaves couple on first child-free getaway stranded in Warrnambool, a long way from home

“Our first destination was supposed to be a bit more of a fancy part, staying at a nice hotel with an ocean view, a spa.”

Warrnambool

Hundreds of ex-officers back in uniform as Labor, Coalition pitch rival plans for police

Sep 22, 2026

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Hundreds of ex-officers back in uniform as Labor, Coalition pitch rival plans for police

There are currently over 1,000 job vacancies in the Victorian Police force.

Darcie Humphreys

A matter of degrees: Why this West Vic public pool needs a thermal blanket

Sep 22, 2026

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A matter of degrees: Why this West Vic public pool needs a thermal blanket

Solar panels and a heat pump would complete the trifecta.

Zara Cuthbertson

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Ballarat

History of “weapon-related offending” behind decision to allow warrantless searches at Stockland Wendouree

Sep 23, 2026

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History of “weapon-related offending” behind decision to allow warrantless searches at Stockland Wendouree

For 10 hours on Thursday, police will be able to comb through electronic devices and bags, and conduct strip searches.

Sep 23, 2026

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Federation University warns cuts to international study will hurt local campuses

“Cutting international revenue creates a funding hole ... and it's regional students who feel it first."

Sep 23, 2026

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4 min read

⭕️ Pool in a blanket

Plus: The family violence spike during Grand Final weekend

Sep 22, 2026

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2 min read

Hundreds of ex-officers back in uniform as Labor, Coalition pitch rival plans for police

There are currently over 1,000 job vacancies in the Victorian Police force.

Sep 22, 2026

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1 min read

A matter of degrees: Why this West Vic public pool needs a thermal blanket

Solar panels and a heat pump would complete the trifecta.

Hundreds of ex-officers back in uniform as Labor, Coalition pitch rival plans for police

There are currently over 1,000 job vacancies in the Victorian Police force.

A matter of degrees: Why this West Vic public pool needs a thermal blanket

Solar panels and a heat pump would complete the trifecta.

When the mercury hovers around 25C, West Vic snakes are on the move

Catcher Benny McNamara, who can take up to nine calls in a day, says warmer weather is shortening the hibernation season.

Wildlife

How does western Victoria break the cycle of higher domestic violence rates during AFL finals?

“If nights when the footy is on usually end with your family feeling afraid, that is the sign it's time to get help.”

Cousins show canned

Plus: No plans for smart glasses ban

Daylesford's housing market shifts from Airbnbs and investors to young professionals

Hepburn Shire council has worked to rectify the housing supply issues in the region since 2021.

Housing

Ararat’s repeat animal cruelty offender allegedly caught with another 20 pets

The RSPCA said inspectors have removed more than 400 animals from the person over 10 years.

Wildlife

Family of man killed on West Vic highway asks that his death not be politicised

The family released a statement thanking the public for their condolences, and emphasised that Peter Mason was a person, not a headline.

Roads

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Ballarat pub cancels Ben Cousins show at the last minute following backlash

Stolen HiLux leaves couple on first child-free getaway stranded in Warrnambool, a long way from home

Hundreds of ex-officers back in uniform as Labor, Coalition pitch rival plans for police

A matter of degrees: Why this West Vic public pool needs a thermal blanket

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History of “weapon-related offending” behind decision to allow warrantless searches at Stockland Wendouree

Federation University warns cuts to international study will hurt local campuses

⭕️ Pool in a blanket

Hundreds of ex-officers back in uniform as Labor, Coalition pitch rival plans for police

A matter of degrees: Why this West Vic public pool needs a thermal blanket

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Hundreds of ex-officers back in uniform as Labor, Coalition pitch rival plans for police

A matter of degrees: Why this West Vic public pool needs a thermal blanket

When the mercury hovers around 25C, West Vic snakes are on the move

How does western Victoria break the cycle of higher domestic violence rates during AFL finals?

Cousins show canned

Daylesford's housing market shifts from Airbnbs and investors to young professionals

Ararat’s repeat animal cruelty offender allegedly caught with another 20 pets

Family of man killed on West Vic highway asks that his death not be politicised

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