Pat Nolan
The Courier
Ballarat, VIC, Australia
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Tragic workplace death of Ballarat's Greg Roberts detailed by Coroner
Greg Roberts and his wife Lou with their four sons, Jackson, Austin, and twins Hughey and Cooper. The coroner has provided insight into the tragic death of a Ballarat tradesman who was killed on the job in 2019. → Read More
Former Melbourne captain James McDonald discusses Demons' chances in 2021 AFL grand final
For those not overly familiar with the Melbourne Demons, James McDonald probably isn't a name that immediately springs to mind when it comes to former captain... → Read More
Mandi Dalgleish was in a serious car crash but wants to know why Ballarat Base Hospital did not call her family
SEEKING ANSWERS: Mandi Dalgleish and her son Kyle Margosis. Picture: Lachlan Bence. Mandi Dalgleish's first thought after being involved in a serious car crash was that she had to let her family know what had happened. → Read More
Peter Clarke went into an unexpected coma, but Ballarat Health Services never called his wife
His heart stopped beating and he was in a coma, but his wife was never called. → Read More
Victoria goes one week without COVID-19 community transmission
Victoria has no new locally-acquired COVID-19 cases for the seventh day in a row. Three new internationally-acquired cases of the virus have been recorded. Th... → Read More
Brakes failed on Ballarat train that smashed through historic gates: report
The report also details some terrifying near-misses. → Read More
Woman killed in head-on smash
Another life has been tragically lost on our roads after a tragic head-on collision. → Read More
Regional Victoria fourth step: Premier hints at possible early rule change
Premier Daniel Andrews has given the greatest hint to date that regional Victoria might not necessarily have to wait for Melbourne to advance to the 'fourth s... → Read More
COVID-19 steps explained: what is the 'second step'?
Have you been left a little confused about the different 'steps' involved in the roadmap out of COVID-19 restrictions? Have the new rules made the path even m... → Read More
Mystery cases in regional Victoria: Surprise regional COVID-19 case ends up being a 'false positive'
The false positive test was the result of a laboratory error. → Read More
Mystery cases in regional Victoria: Echuca confirmation causes 'significant concern'
The case has potential to delay regional Victoria advancing to the 'third step'. → Read More
Victorian COVID-19 roadmap: what are the COVID steps and how do we advance?
Have you been left a little confused about the different 'steps' involved in the roadmap out of COVID-19 restrictions? Have the new rules made the path even m... → Read More
Coronavirus in Ballarat: Premier Daniel Andrews says coronavirus is an 'endurance test'
Premier Daniel Andrews has urged Ballarat people to be prepared to fight COVID-19 for an extended period. → Read More
Plans to turn former fish and chip shop into house
A Soldiers Hill fish and chip shop that burned down in 2017 could soon be turned into a home. A planning application has been lodged with the City of Ballarat... → Read More
Skin, Ski and Surf 40th anniversary party spoiled by brazen robbery
The celebration of an esteemed Ballarat business turned sour on Sunday morning after an "unbelievable" crime took place in broad daylight. → Read More
Trains from Melbourne
DEPART S/Cross 5.03am (arr 6.51am)6.08am* (7.43 am) 7.26am*(9.12am)8.16 am (9.46am)9.16am (10.51 am)10.16am(11.51am) 11.16 am (12.51pm)12.16pm(1.47 pm) 1.16pm... → Read More
Ballarat trains to Melbourne
DEPART 5.15am (arr 6.33am) 6.09am (7.28am) 6.38am (8am) 7.05am (8.36am) 7.39am (8.59am) 8.01am (9.39am) 9.12am (10.40am) 10.12am (11.40am) 11.12am (12.40am) 1... → Read More
‘One hell of a nice guy’: bee sting victim Andrew Hepworth mourned
The Ballarat community is in mourning following the shock death of a man described as “one hell of a nice guy.” → Read More
In defence of footy in Ballarat: Come on Wayne, give us a go
You’ve seen our worst – just wait until you see our best. → Read More
In defence of Ballarat: Come on Wayne, give Ballarat a go
You’ve seen our worst – just wait until you see our best. → Read More