Police Investigate Death of Eight-Month-Old Girl in Ballarat
Homicide Squad detectives are investigating the death of an eight-month-old girl in Redan, Ballarat, after emergency services were called to a property on Leith Street on Sunday...
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Crawlable public articles from 19News.au.Specsavers Opens 400th Australian Store in Hamilton
Hamilton in western Victoria has become the location of Specsavers’ 400th Australian store, with the new regional outlet officially opening as the company expands its eye-care s...
Alexis Family-Violence Support Model Expands to Ballarat
A new specialist family-violence support model has been introduced in Ballarat, with dedicated workers now embedded alongside Victoria Police to help people experiencing family...
Masked Man Hunted After Ballarat Tow Yard Hit-and-Run
Police have released CCTV footage while searching for a man allegedly involved in a Delacombe tow-yard break-in and subsequent hit-and-run.
Former Vic Roads Staff Blame Privatisation for Victoria’s Crumbling Roads
Concerns about the condition of Victoria’s roads are again in focus, with former Vic Roads employees arguing that changes to the management and delivery of road services have co...
Two Children Killed in Tragic Parwan Rollover Crash
Two children have died following a tragic single-vehicle rollover crash at Parwan, near Bacchus Marsh and within the wider Ballarat region, on Tuesday afternoon, September 8, 20...
Elderly Sepsis Patient Waits More Than 15 Hours at Ballarat Base Hospital Amid Ambulance Ramping Crisis
Ballarat Base Hospital is facing renewed scrutiny over ambulance ramping and emergency department capacity after an elderly patient suffering from sepsis reportedly waited more...
Teen Driver Clocked at More Than 100km/h in Ballarat
A 19-year-old driver was allegedly caught travelling at more than 100km/h through Ballarat suburban streets during an overnight police operation.
Three Hospitalised After Ballarat Bike Crash and Highway Collision
Three people have been hospitalised following two separate incidents in the Ballarat area reported today, 31 August 2026. Emergency services responded to the incidents, with a t...
Man Pleads Guilty to Sexual Assault at Marty Busch Reserve
I am Bailey has pleaded guilty to sexually assaulting a woman at Ballarat’s Marty Busch Reserve, with the court hearing about the lasting impact on the...
Charles Sturt University Elects Graduate as New Chancellor
Dr Saranne Cooke will become the first Charles Sturt University graduate to serve as Chancellor when she takes the role in December.
Grants to Reduce Disadvantage and Boost Positive Outcomes
The Ballarat Foundation has announced a new round of community grants supporting local organisations working to improve opportunities and participation...
Hearing Into Ballarat Miner’s Death Plunged Into Chaos
A three-day court hearing into the death of Ballarat miner Kurt Hourigan has been postponed after the magistrate said there was insufficient time to hea...
Ballarat Drinking Chocolate Business Wins Three Medals at National Food Awards
Grounded Pleasures has earned three medals at the Royal Tasmanian Fine Food Awards, recognising its Ballarat-made drinking chocolate products in the com...
Black Spot Program Questioned After Fatal Bunkers Hill Crash
Questions are being raised about road-safety funding after a fatal crash at Bunkers Hill, with the Ballarat community examining whether safety improveme...
Ballarat emerges as one of Victoria’s strongest regional property markets
New data shows Ballarat continues attracting buyers and investors as regional Victorian cities outperform parts of the metropolitan market.
Ballarat man charged over alleged threats at Islamic community event
A Ballarat man has been charged following an incident at an Iftar dinner in Alfredton, where police allege threats and disruptive behaviour occurred dur...
Ballarat police crackdown targets car thieves and reckless drivers
Police have launched targeted operations across Ballarat to address vehicle theft, dangerous driving and repeat offending in the region.
$92 million Ballarat flour mill expansion set to boost local manufacturing jobs
A major investment in Ballarat’s food manufacturing sector is expected to create new employment opportunities as Mauri expands production capacity in th...
Ballarat among Victoria’s fuel theft hotspots as incidents rise
Local petrol stations are reporting increased fuel theft cases, with Ballarat identified among areas experiencing a significant rise in petrol drive-offs.