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Joan Field of Daylesford

Wickers experience mighty win at bowls final

Hayley Elg

WHAT A DAY: Vlad Keca and Pete Ekstedt on the courts.

Ekstedt wins two tennis trophies at weekend

Hayley Elg

HAPPY: Andrew Seamons celebrating his hole-in-one.

Dart secures another victory

Hayley Elg

Joan Field of Daylesford

Wickers experience mighty win at bowls final

SHOOT: Clunes Field and Game Association hosts monthly events.

Clunes FGA event results

Hayley Elg

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Smeaton Bowls Club to play in midweek final

Hayley Elg

STYLINGS: Mick Harvey will put his own spin on the songs of Serge Gainsbourg at the Castlemaine State Festival.

Plunge into the unknown

Darren Lowe

BIG GIG: Former Dinosaur Jr frontman J.Mascis will perform at the Theatre Royal Castlemaine this Saturday.

J.Mascis set to hit town

Darren Lowe

FLASHBACK: Monique Brumby and Kerri Simpson join Maryanne Window in The Sheilas of the 70s.

A final fling to remember

Darren Lowe

STYLINGS: Mick Harvey will put his own spin on the songs of Serge Gainsbourg at the Castlemaine State Festival.

Plunge into the unknown

EXCLUSIVE: For one night only at the Palais A Whale Called Phoenix and Dalicados will perform and Delsinki (pictured) will also launch his debut album, 'And No Place Was Found for Them'.

An eclectic musical feast

Darren Lowe

RECALIBRATED: A refreshed Dan Sultan will perform at the Palais in Hepburn this Saturday. Picture: Supplied

Sultan set for Palais gig

Darren Lowe

Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries chief executive Tony Weber is urging motorists to check if their vehicles are affected by the Takata airbag recall.

Car makers call for vital safety check

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Lyle and Tracey Willersdorf at Collins Booksellers on Lydiard.
Photos: Kate Healy.

The fairytale continues | The 2019 Ballarat Business magazine is out now

Linley Wilkie

PARTY TIME: Daylesford Town Hall will be overrun with feathers and fun on ChillOut's opening night, with the venue playing host to Shake Your Tail Feather, an all night disco.

Daylesford knows how to host a party

Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries chief executive Tony Weber is urging motorists to check if their vehicles are affected by the Takata airbag recall.

Car makers call for vital safety check

Plate Up Ballarat

Seven things to do in and around Ballarat this autumn

Linley Wilkie

Assist the elderly during extreme heat periods by checking their cooling systems are working and encouraging them to wear loose fitting clothing and drink fluids regularly.

Caring for our elderly this summer

ON THE HORIZON: Realtair managing director Peter Matthews says the real estate cliche, ‘location, location, location’ is ever present when water is concerned. Hot spots such as cafe strips and transport services are areas that provide lifestyle to add further value to the water.

Bringing alive your coastal dream

Lydia Roberts

First impressions: Using quality photos in real estate listings can make all the difference.

Are professional photos worth it?

Ruth Lewis

READY TO RIDE: Cyclists get in practice for the upcoming Royal Far West charity ride through south-west NSW.

Ride for country kids

Try yoga at your own level

STYLINGS: Mick Harvey will put his own spin on the songs of Serge Gainsbourg at the Castlemaine State Festival.

Plunge into the unknown

Darren Lowe

READY TO RIDE: Cyclists get in practice for the upcoming Royal Far West charity ride through south-west NSW.

Ride for country kids

The best, fresh from the farm

BIG GIG: Former Dinosaur Jr frontman J.Mascis will perform at the Theatre Royal Castlemaine this Saturday.

J.Mascis set to hit town

Darren Lowe

An Ambulance Victoria officer runs away from a seal at Port Fairy on Saturday afternoon.

Watch as rogue seal chases ambo after attacking woman

Morrison gives his version of talks in tense interview with Waleed Aly

Photo: WSL/Matt Dunbar

The master, Kelly Slater, surfs on

NOT SO FAST: Shoalhaven dairy farmer Robert Miller stands between the PM's convoy and the way out of Nowra on a one-way street at Jellybean Park on Friday. Picture: Rebecca Fist

Farmer blocks PM’s convoy: ‘Cheaper to wash car with milk’

NEED FOR ACTION: Both primary and secondary Daylesford students turned out in force at last week's climate strike. Photo: Lachlan Bence

Pupils protest against inaction on climate change

Alex Ford

Jailed: Lennard Downes leaves Wollongong courthouse during a previous court appearance. On Thursday, he left the building in the back of a Corrective Services van, bound for SIlverwater jail.

Listen to the secret recordings that helped jail abusive child care worker

Shannon Tonkin

Girl power: Brie Larson is a force to be reckoned with in Marvel Studios' latest offering, the brilliantly-soundtracked Captain Marvel, rated M, in cinemas now.

Captain Marvel review: New hero for girls all over

Jess Layt

A mate’s tragic accident is motivating Hugh Maxey as he embarks on his university studies.

Paraplegic mate the motivation behind micro-sleep detector

Indigenous people among most vulnerable

Marlie Thomas

Sad songs say so much

Michelle Haines Thomas

Australia needs a vision for young people

Paul Turner

End-of-life doula Helen Callanan

Doulas provide support for the dying

Eileen Wood

ON REFLECTION: Simon Cullen with the Lookinglass artifical intelligence mirror.

AI mirror monitors Parkinson’s signs

BE SAFE: If you find it is too tricky or unsafe to fit a smoke alarm yourself, contact your nearest Fire and Rescue NSW station for advice.

Be alarmed about fire risk

Simone Quinlan's murderer has been refused a bid to appeal his sentence.

Vic man knocked back in murder appeal

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The leadership of the NSW Labor party won't be contested until after the federal poll.

NSW Labor spill 'held after federal poll'

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Sam Oliver says he was defamed in a TV news report depicting him as a coward.

Man defamed in 'coward punch' report: QC

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The Whitsundays region has been the site of a number of shark attacks in the last six months.

Man attacked by shark at Whitsundays

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South Australian senator Rex Patrick wants an inquiry into right-wing extremism.

Senator wants right-wing extremism inquiry

Daniel McCulloch
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Outgoing Lib MP Craig Laundy refusing to add fuel to speculation over his replacement in Sydney.

Coalition split on One Nation preferences

Matt Coughlan
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Prime Minister Scott Morrison hints planned tax cuts will be brought forward in the budget.

PM points to tax cut 'opportunity'

Katina Curtis
2hrs ago

The NSW road toll stands at 98 - 10 more fatalities than at the same time last year.

Three motorbike riders killed on NSW roads

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Garvoc sheep farmer Angus McGillivery is still waiting to rebuild after last year's St Patrick's Day fires. Photo by Rob Gunstone.

Rebuilding plans ahead after South-West fires

Katrina Lovell

Top price bull: Phil and Kerrie Geehman, Ensay, purchased Lot 2, Nunniong Kenya N076 (H) Wednesday.

Nunniong demand waylaid by drought

Peter Kostos

Stud Manager: Newcomen Hereford's stud manager, Matt Marshall, presents Newcomen Nambucca N015 (H), the top price bull at their recent sale at Ensay.

Newcomen Herefords sell to $11,000

Peter Kostos

'Once-in-a-lifetime' experience at Western Plains Zoo

John Rozentals

More than just a 'motel of the seas', cruising is a must-do travel experience

Scott McRae

Photo: Lifetime Private Retreats

South Australia: You're soaking in it ... with the best views available

Troy Purple (Instagram @simplysandscribes) creates stunning art on the sands of Moon Bay with nothing but a short stick and a majestic natural canvas. Photo: Ben Smyth

'Sand Scribe' Troy Purple carves out a natural therapy

Ben Smyth

EXOTIC GREENHOUSE: This trend celebrates the beauty of nature and plants by inviting fresh greenery and colour indoors.

Make your own wall clock

Designer of the Royal Australian Mint's new Mr Squiggle and Friend coins Tony Dean inside his Bega studio. Picture: Alasdair McDonald

Meet the man behind the Mr Squiggle coin series

Alasdair McDonald