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Ballarat Grammar Strapping Scandal Probe Extended to Second House

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Ballarat Grammar Strapping Scandal Probe Extended to Second House

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The prestigious private school has told parents new information will see an internal probe into a “strapping” abuse scandal extended to staff responses to student abuse and another of its boarding houses.See the Story

Ballarat woman to face Supreme Court trial accused of murdering 47yo man

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Ballarat woman to face Supreme Court trial accused of murdering 47yo man

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Cheryl Lucas appeared via video link today to exercise her right to fast-track her case to the Supreme Court.See the Story

Dean farmer Danny Maher celebrates record lamb price with young family

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Dean farmer Danny Maher celebrates record lamb price with young family

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Danny Maher celebrates a record $428 lamb price in Ballarat, marking a triumph despite challenging conditions for Victorian farmers.See the Story

Joseph (Joe) Phyland (former staff) | News | St Patrick's College

Former SPC staff member Joseph (Joe) Phyland, who always referred to himself proudly as a cook and not a chef, sadly passed away on 21 June 2025, aged 89 years. Joe’s Funeral Mass is to be held at Nazareth House in Ballarat on Wednesday 2 July at 10am. Joe was the cook in the College kitchen for 40 years with his dedication recognised with College’s new Boarding Precinct kitchen named in his honour, The Joe Phyland Kitchen. Even after retiring, …Ballarat · Ballarat Read Article

Parents hire lawyers over alleged abuse at prestigious Ballarat Grammar

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The ABC has spoken to a dozen families who say their sons have been subjected to, or groomed to inflict, violent punishments in an alleged decades-old cycle of torment at the Victorian boarding school.Ballarat · Ballarat Read Article

As BFNL enters interleague, will Central Highlands ever make its return?

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While the Ballarat league prepares for its Hampden showdown, the question is posed about whether the CHFL would entertain a return to interleague.Oceania · Ballarat Read Article

Martin Vissers (SPC 1959-64, PY65) | News | St Patrick's College

Martin Joseph Philip Vissers (SPC 1959-64, PY65) sadly passed away on 16 June 2025. Martin was a day student from First Year through to his Leaving studies. He was talented in junior athletics, cricket and especially football, and was a member of the winning Nunan House premiership team in the Park Competition in his first year, as well as the Under 13 XVIII. Martin, pictured in his Leaving class in 1964. Martin was a member of the SPC Under 13 …Ballarat · Ballarat Read Article

Victorian Sheep Show sees record entries for first time at new showgrounds

Record entries at Victorian Sheep Show as it debuts at Ballarat's new $20M site, promising a bright future for BAPS.Ballarat · Ballarat Read Article

Chandpara Southdowns crowned best prime lamb sire at Victorian Sheep Show

Chandpara stud claims best interbreed ram at Victorian Sheep Show, showcasing excellence in Southdown breed classes.Ballarat · Ballarat Read Article

Twin Corriedale ewe with supreme legacy claims long wool title at Ballarat

Montone Corriedale stud wins long wool interbreed sash at Ballarat, showcasing elite breeding. Discover their winning ewe and future prospects at Bendigo.Ballarat · Ballarat Read Article

Weather warning in place as cold front brings wet and windy conditions

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Ballarat to face wet and windy conditions as cold fronts bring strong winds and rain, affecting various regions in Victoria.Ballarat · Ballarat See the Story

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