The Advocate - Hepburn
Thursday, 30 November 2023
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10 fun things for families to do at the Clunes Show
10 fun things for families to do at the Clunes Show
Staff Reporters
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Hundreds pay respects at vigil for Daylesford crash victims
Emergency services, locals and community leaders pay their respect to the victims of the Daylesford fatality, at Victoria Park. Pictures by Adam Trafford.
Gabrielle Hodson
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Five killed after car crashes into Daylesford beer garden
Gabrielle Hodson Lucy Williams Emily Sweet Tom O'Callaghan
Five killed after car crashes into Daylesford beer garden
Updated
Daylesford in shock after horror pub crash kills five
Gabrielle Hodson Lucy Williams Emily Sweet Tom O'Callaghan
Two beautiful families have been left shattered by a horror crash that killed five at a hotel in Daylesford. Pictures from Facebook
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'Little hero': Teen saves school bus from servo collision
Anna McGuinness
A school bus rolls towards a busy petrol station in Casino, NSW. Picture via ABC
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43 minutes of inhumanity: The vision that will stay with me forever
Rod Quinn
More than three weeks after the Hamas attacks, Israeli Hadas Kalderon, whose children have been taken hostage and her mother and niece killed, breaks down as she looks through the burnt-out home of her late mother in Kibbutz Nir Oz, Israel. Picture by Getty Images
Meet the ACT nominees for the Australian of the Year Awards
Meet the ACT nominees for the Australian of the Year Awards
Kerem Doruk
Ballarat weddings of 2023
Marnie Papst, Annie Jew, Maddie Slater, Cecily Frost, Hayley Hynes at Hayley and Nick Hynes' wedding. Picture submitted by Hayley Hynes.
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Inside the 1950s-inspired diner drawing tourists to Ballan
This new Ballan eatery has faced a massive transformation in the last five months. Around 70 litres of paint were used in the dramatic revamp. Picture by D Azzopardi.
Gabrielle Hodson
Number plates seized after driver clocked at 224km/h in a 100km/h zone
The man was stopped by police. Picture by NSW Traffic and Highway Patrol
'This should be an ad from the Australian Government'
"This should be an ad from the Australian Government", an otherwise blank back page of The Canberra Times declares in its September 13 edition.
7 rules for a respectful and worthwhile Voice referendum
Joe McIntyre
Megan Davis (left), one of the Indigenous leaders asking us to establish a Voice to Parliament. AAP/National Reconciliation Council supplied
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Peek inside Mel Gibson's former homestead as it goes up for sale
Steven and Jenny Larkin, who purchased the property from Mel Gibson and his family in 2016, are now selling up to retire, travel, and "smell the roses". Picture supplied.
Jacinta Dickins
Design a kindness mascot and win cash and prizes for your school
Dayle Latham
Twins Romy and Hudson, 8, get started on their mascot designs for honesty as part of the Kind Kids Design a Mascot competition. Scan the QR code to enter. Picture supplied
Hollywood actress joins hunger strike for permanent Gaza ceasefire
Anna McGuinness
Hollywood actress joins hunger strike for permanent Gaza ceasefire
Thunderstorms deliver widespread drenching on Australia's east coast
Anna McGuinness
Flooding at Lake Conjola on November 29. Picture by NSW SES Ulladulla Unit

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Uber announce taxi service collaboration
Taxi ready to collect passengers. Picture by Ryan Osland
Anna Houlahan
Charges upgraded to manslaughter for Cooma cop
Anna Houlahan
Senior constable Kristian White leaves Cooma Local Court on September 6, 2023. Picture by AAP Image/Lukas Coch
TLC announce Australian tour 30 years after breakthrough 'Waterfalls'
Anna McGuinness
TLC, America's top girl group, is touring Australia in 2024. Picture supplied by Live Nation
Former deputy PM's police officer son charged with assault
Anna Houlahan
Nicholas and Michael McCormack after a win for the Wagga Tigers. File picture
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Higgins 'couldn't scream like you see in the horror movies'
Tim Piccione
Brittany Higgins arrives at the Federal Court to give evidence. Picture AAP
Sport
Ben Stokes has surgery to resolve stubborn knee injury
England's Ben Stokes has had surgery on his left knee and hopes to be fit for the India Tests. (AP PHOTO)
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Swimming honoured at AIS awards ahead of Olympics
Roger Vaughan
Mollie O'Callaghan won the performance of the year for her 200m freestyle world record swim. (AP PHOTO)
Verstappen takes pole for season's finale in Abu Dhabi
Australia's Oscar Piastri will start the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix in third place on the grid. (AP PHOTO)
Nicolai Hojgaard grabs Euro tour championship with a 64
Nicolai Hojgaard, of Denmark, has won the European tour's season-ending championship in Dubai. (AP PHOTO)
Tiger Woods to play first competition since the Masters
Doug Ferguson
Tiger Woods has announced his return to competition for the first time since the Masters. (AP PHOTO)
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Huge week of live music
What's on
CAN'T MISS: Grammy-nominated musician Cedric Burnside will perform in Castlemaine on Friday.
Darren Lowe
What's on
Caustic take on celebrity
Darren Lowe
WITTY: SuperGirly and her personal man-slave Bradley Cooper will present a wild night of comedy.
What's on
ChillOut Festival guests The Marion Cranes set to wow
Darren Lowe
The Marion Cranes
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Get ready to rock and roll
Darren Lowe
ROCKING: Having recently returned from a tour with no less than Suzi Q, Nat Alison will hit the stage at this year's Cream, part of the 2020 ChillOut Festival.
What's on
Huge week of live music
Darren Lowe
WINNER: Lloyd Spiegel recently scored three Australia Blues Chain Awards for new album Cut and Run.
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Waterways, wine and wildlife are the order of this cruise
Impressive cliffs scoured by the river over millions of years along the Murray River. Picture Shutterstock
Emma Brown
Your local Black Friday deals
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You don't have to shop with online or with the big guys to catch a Black Friday bargain. Local retailers are participating in Black Friday sales in your area. Picture by Shutterstock.
A new take on hiring: How Collar® Group is revolutionising the recruitment industry
Collar® Group is transforming the recruitment sector and taking the industry by storm. Picture supplied by Collar
Tickets on sale for Wilmot Field Day 2024: Accelerating the Change: Food, Fibre & Nature
General Manager at Wilmot Cattle Co, Stuart Austin, is eager to emphasise the value of firsthand farming stories to attendees. Picture supplied
Five types of security systems to consider for business premises
It pays to invest in security systems for business premises. Learn about five security systems to consider. Picture Shutterstock
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If we want to unlock AI's potential, we must give it more data
Opinion
Artificial intelligence has already allowed great progress in a number of fields. Picture Shutterstock
Adam Triggs • 1hr ago
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Higgins felt 'abandoned' by colleagues, 'avoided' by Reynolds
Tim Piccione • 1hr ago
Brittany Higgins, who says Linda Reynolds, inset, actively avoided her. Pictures by Sitthixay Ditthavong, Karleen Minney
Dick Smith was duped by a deep fake video of himself. Now he's angry
Sarah Lansdown • 1hr ago
Scammers copied a previous interview of Dick Smith and changed the words and lip movements to make it seem like the businessman supported a dodgy investment scheme. Picture supplied
'Confronting' sight as 34 pilot whales found dead on beach
Benjamin Seeder
A large pod of whales was discovered washed ashore on Freycenet Peninsular. Photo by Chris Theobald.
'Preposterous', 'lazy', 'lunacy': communities respond to basin deal
Dan Holmes
Protests against water buybacks erupted across the Murrumbidgee Irrigation Area on Tuesday. Picture supplied
Comment
If we want to unlock AI's potential, we must give it more data
Opinion
Artificial intelligence has already allowed great progress in a number of fields. Picture Shutterstock
Adam Triggs • 1hr ago
Opinion
Where there's smoke there's dodgy politics
John Hanscombe
David Pope's editorial cartoon for Wednesday, November 29, 2023.
Opinion
I wanted to visit my family's homeland. Now I can only hope to save it
Sara Hijazi
People protesting in support of Palestine outside Parliament House earlier this year. Picture by Sitthixay Ditthavong
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What will you splurge on first - business class fights or luxe hotels?
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What will you splurge on first - business class fights or luxe hotels?
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What it's like to eat in one of Peru's best restaurants
Ben Groundwater
What it's like to eat in one of Peru's best restaurants
Found! The most amazing places to stay in Byron Bay
Akash Arora
Crystalbrook Byron.
Two great reasons to book a holiday in this world-class wine region in WA
Two great reasons to book a holiday in this world-class wine region in WA
Diamond hunting and other priceless moments on Tasmania's Flinders Island
Scott Hannaford
Diamond hunting and other priceless moments on Tasmania's Flinders Island
Unravel the timeless charms of Lisbon as part of a luxury cruise
Unravel the timeless charms of Lisbon as part of a luxury cruise
Secret Washington, DC: There's more to the US capital than soaring monuments
Ivy Carruth
Secret Washington, DC: There's more to the US capital than soaring monuments
Ancient Egypt has come to Sydney. Here's how to experience it
Mal Chenu
Ancient Egypt has come to Sydney. Here's how to experience it
Car Expert
Dacia Duster gains macho styling, hybrid drivetrains
Car Expert
Dacia Duster gains macho styling, hybrid drivetrains
Derek Fung • 18m ago
Car Expert
2024 Ineos Grenadier stung with price rises nearing $15,000
Jack Quick • 42m ago
2024 Ineos Grenadier stung with price rises nearing $15,000
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New Lotus electric car charger can add 140km in 5 minutes
Jade Credentino
New Lotus electric car charger can add 140km in 5 minutes
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Chery says it's the 'most premium' Chinese brand, guns for Japan, Korea
James Wong
Chery says it's the 'most premium' Chinese brand, guns for Japan, Korea
Car Expert
Porsche 911 recalled due to airbag fault
Jack Quick
Porsche 911 recalled due to airbag fault
The Senior
World War II veteran Reg Chard celebrates 100th birthday
World War II veteran Reg Chard in his home at Villawood, Sydney, NSW. Picture supplied
Thousands have heard Reg's stories about Kokoda Track. He has some simple advice to young people.
Staff Reporter
Film explores minds of neurodiverse musos
Discover the processes that spark genius in this engrossing film.
Staff Reporter
Daniel Johns and David Helfgott in a still from the film. Picture supplied
Cultural exchange all in a day's work for Ebenezer
Ghana migrant Ebenezer Banful prides himself on connecting cultures.
Rowan Cowley
ACT Senior Australian of the Year Ebenezer Banful. Picture by Salty Dingo
Stock & Land
Feedbase and climate are front and centre of dairy talks at annual forum
Bec Wyper, Murray Dairy, Murray Dairy executive officer Amy Fay, Leechville farmer Deanne Hore, Lockington sharefarmer Dustin Kemp and Lockington farmer Jacob Gardiner. Picture by Rachel Simmonds
Rachel Simmonds
Buyers 'jumping over one another' to buy cattle at Kyneton
Philippe Perez
Emma and James Collins, Barro Group, Gisborne yarded more than 70 Hereford and Black Blady cattle at Kyneton's November sale. Picture by Philippe Perez
Dartmouth Dam not expected to spill, still a metre from the top
Chris McLennan
Many people travelled to the remote Dartmouth Dam late last year to witness the rare sight of water cascading down its rocky spillway for the first time in 26 years.
Life & Style
Motherland: a love song to Jamaican cuisine
Peanut and sweet potato stew. Picture supplied
Karen Hardy
Is Donna Hay's dish the only roast chook recipe you'll ever need?
Karen Hardy
Roast garlic chicken on potato and leek gratin. Picture by Chris Court. Recipe and styling: Donna Hay
Advice
Considering your charitable choices when tax bill looms
Paying tax or making tax-deductible contributions for philanthropic purposes is a matter of how you believe your money is best used. Photo Shutterstock