Tag: Ballarat 3350
No further green testing for wind farm
The Victorian Government has decided that revised plans for the Ararat wind farm do not need further environmental testing.[MORE]
Police hunt youths over Ballarat East bashing
Ballarat detectives are appealing for public help to catch a group of youths responsible for bashing a middle aged man at the weekend.[MORE]
Five Ballarat councillors axed
Ballarat voters have dumped five of the city's councillors in this month's local government elections.[MORE]
Bike ride to boost western Vic traders
The Great Victorian Bike Ride is expected to bring about $1 million to businesses in western Victoria.[MORE]
Federal Govt urged to keep ABC Learning centres open
Victorian councils are calling on the Federal Government to keep all ABC Learning childcare centres open until Easter.[MORE]
Opposition urges council election rules rethink
The Victorian Opposition says a Ballarat councillor who is facing charges should not be allowed to run in the current council elections.[MORE]
Emergency ward open '24-7' after funds boost
The operators of Portland's public hospital say its emergency ward will be able to operate around-the-clock from next year.[MORE]
Doubt remains over ABC learning centres
The future of four childcare centres in the region is in doubt because of the collapse of ABC Learning.[MORE]
Portland smelter to cut jobs
The Portland aluminium smelter will cut production and contractor jobs from next week.[MORE]
Permit granted for geothermal wells exploration
An exploration company will spend about $18 million over the next five years trying to find geothermal water wells in western Victoria.[MORE]
Rain not flowing through to Ballarat storages
Ballarat's water authority says the city's catchments are so dry, water is not flowing through to its reservoirs.[MORE]
Forum highlights south-west road worries
South-west Victoria's community and business leaders say the region's roads will not stand up to the expected increase in freight traffic.[MORE]
TAFE teachers strike over pay dispute
Central Victorian TAFE campuses say they are ready to deal with the repercussions of a teacher strike today.[MORE]
SES Qld storm volunteers back home
Victorian State Emergency Service (SES) volunteers have returned from Queensland earlier than expected.[MORE]
White Ribbon Day urges stand against family violence
Police in Victoria's south-west say family violence accounts for one-quarter of all assaults in the region.[MORE]
Warrnambool teens seeking addiction support
Health service figures show a record number of teenagers in the Warrnambool area are seeking help for addictions.[MORE]
Harness clubs urged to move meetings
A central Victorian harness racing club is urging country clubs to move some races to outer Melbourne, to boost betting revenue.[MORE]
Union fears Laminex job losses
The forestry union estimates 15 people will be laid off at a timber products factory in Ballarat.[MORE]
Resident charged after house fire
A Ballarat man has been charged over a fire which caused $10,000 damage to his house.[MORE]
Woman hurt in gas bottle blast
A woman has been injured in a gas bottle explosion at Maryborough in central Victoria.[MORE]
Ratepayer exodus avoided as Ford plant stays
The Golden Plains council says a potential exodus of ratepayers has been avoided, with Ford's decision to keep its Geelong engine plant open.[MORE]
Valves workers hopeful of getting pay by Christmas
More than 100 workers made redundant from Ballarat company John Valves, are hopeful they will be paid their entitlements by Christmas.[MORE]
Hamilton clubs fear lost race days
Racing clubs in the Hamilton region are worried small towns will be stripped of their race days under Racing Victoria's plan for the future of the industry.[MORE]
Schools show off energy efficient vehicles
Some of Australia's most environmentally friendly vehicles will be tested in the central Victorian town of Maryborough this weekend.[MORE]
ASIC called on to probe John Valves collapse
Corporate watchdog ASIC will be asked to investigate the finances of failed Ballarat manufacturer, John Valves. [MORE]
