Tim O'Connor
The Courier
Ballarat, VIC, Australia
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Lakies remain in talks regarding AFL great playing in the CHFL
Learmonth remains in talks regarding a one-off appearance from retired AFL great Luke Hodge. Hodge was set to appear for the Lakies in round one of the 2020 C... → Read More
Bobbin's childhood dream now a reality
For as long as Andrew Bobbin can remember, it's been a dream to train racehorses. It has taken a while to get there, but the 42-year-old has the hit the groun... → Read More
After a tough couple of years, Mitchell is ready to get back on the runway
There's been some trying times since her Commonwealth Games gold medal in 2018, but Kathryn Mitchell is back and ready to try and reach a third Olympic Games. → Read More
Buninyong turf set to complete arrival in BCA's top grade
Buninyong Cricket Club is heralding the installation of a new turf pitch at its home ground as the completion of its arrival into the region's top division. T... → Read More
BTC hands over flagship facility to McEvoy Mitchell Racing
The McEvoy Mitchell Racing team has moved into its brand new training complex and is getting ready to start bringing horses to the new base at the Ballarat Tu... → Read More
'Top eight is an absolute minimum': New Emus coach sets the bar high
New Skipton joint coach Sam Willian has set the bar high ahead of his first stint in charge of the Central Highlands Football League club. Willian will be joi... → Read More
CHFL reserves football still unclear ahead of 2021
The Central Highlands Football League is still contemplating a structural change to the reserves competition with fears it could be faced with a lack of playi... → Read More
Bacchus Marsh bowling clubs with a joint vision
The Avenue and Bacchus Marsh bowling clubs are in the process of an official merger, which is likely to see players from the Shire of Moorabool move away from... → Read More
Disc golf set to take off in Ballarat with state's first 18-hole public course
Victoria Park could soon host major disc golf events after a project years in the making has finally come to fruition. The City of Ballarat has just launched... → Read More
CHFL club chasing former Essendon ruckman for 2021
A recently-retired AFL player could soon be running around in the Central Highlands Football League. Hepburn is chasing the services of former Essendon ruckma... → Read More
Squash and racquetball centre moves to 24/7 access
After months of lockdown in a 2020 to forget, the Ballarat Squash and Racquetball Fitness Centre is going full-bore into next year. The Wendouree venue is now... → Read More
'It's the best feeling': close mates share draft excitement
Side by side, Ballarat boys Harry Sharp and Nick Stevens have lived out much of their childhood. And it was only fitting that at Wednesday night's AFL Draft t... → Read More
Sharp, Stevens snapped up in AFL Draft
The AFL dream is a reality for East Point and Greater Western Victoria Rebels products Harry Sharp and Nick Stevens. Sharp, 17, had to wait until late into th... → Read More
Cricket community rallies around North Ballarat's Indian recruit
The Ballarat cricket community has rallied behind North Ballarat player Vikrant Dabra, who was set to undergo surgery today. The Indian national collapsed dur... → Read More
Ballarat track 'one of Australia's most lethal' says greyhound protection group
The Coalition for the Protection of Greyhounds has labelled Ballarat's track as "one of Australia's most lethal" following the passing of a dog last week. In... → Read More
'I want to make it a living': record-breaker Staples aiming high
Daniel Staples' talent for the game of golf has long been undeniable, but the young gun seems to be taking it to a new level as he strives to make it a full-t... → Read More
Major training facilities upgrade still on Ballarat Turf Club agenda
While COVID-19 has changed the racing landscape in recent months, the Ballarat Turf Club remains committed to expanding the training facilities at the Miners... → Read More
Crowds to return to Bray Raceway on December 11
At long last, patrons will return to the trots in Ballarat. The Ballarat and District Trotting Club has confirmed it has been successful in securing a permit... → Read More
Redan to wear new jumper in 150th year
Redan's senior footballers will sport a different playing strip to the one you're used to seeing them in throughout 2021. And for very good reason. Past playe... → Read More
Emus working hard in search for Middleton's replacement
Skipton is conscious of how late it is in the year, but won't rush its appointment of a senior coach according to football director Chris Gawne. The Emus had... → Read More