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Ballarat · BallaratA 37-year-old man has died after a rockfall at the Ballarat Gold Mine. 30 miners were caught in the rock collapse at the mine site on Woolshed Gully Drive at Mount Clear around 4.50pm on Wednesday. The workers were performing an underground manual style of mining known as "air legging" when the rockfall occurred. The Australian Workers Union Victorian branch secretary Ronnie Hayden said the death could have been avoided.See the Story
Victorian miner killed in Ballarat Gold Mine rockfall as investigation continues
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Culture · BallaratHarmony Festival aims to celebrate and promote unity through diversity. The family-friendly event is set to kick off at 11am with more than 30 market stalls showcasing a variety of different cultures. The festival is a collaboration between community groups Rainbow Coast Neighbourhood Centre, Eclipse Events and Southern Edge Arts, as well as the City of Albany.See the Story
Harmony Fest 2024: How does Ballarat celebrate its cultural diversity?
Ballarat · BallaratSamantha Murphy, 51, was last seen leaving her Ballarat home on February 4. Patrick Orren Stephenson, 22, has been charged with her murder. Hundreds of bright lights have been held up as a mark of respect for the mother of three. Ballarat Mayor Des Hudson urged locals to let the investigation take its course.See the Story
Search for missing mother Samantha Murphy's body continues after arrest
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AFL · BallaratPatrick Orren Stephenson, 22, charged with murder in Ballarat, Victoria. His identity was suppressed by Magistrate Michelle Mykytowycz yesterday. His defence lawyer David Tamanika's application for a temporary suppression order was granted. The magistrate cited Stephenson's entitlement to a "fair trial", and noted the case had high media and community interest.See the Story
'Deliberate act': Sports star's son revealed as alleged killer of missing mum
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Ballarat · BallaratSamantha Murphy, 51, disappeared on 4 February, leaving her home in Ballarat, Victoria, Australia. She had left around 7am, but has not been seen since and police have still found no trace of the mum of three. A 22-year-old man was arrested on Wednesday at his house, and he has since appeared in the local magistrates' court.See the Story
Man charged with murder of Australian mum of three who vanished while out on run
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