Ballarat council approves budget after mayor casts deciding vote in rates showdown
The Ballarat council chamber split over rate rises as the mayor used a casting vote to break a deadlock, signalling financial tensions for ratepayers.
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Bendigo Health 'code black' alert reveals ambulance system strain in regional Victoria
Extreme ambulance ramping at Bendigo Health exposed the limits of regional emergency services, with one day seeing crews completely unavailable.
Top Melbourne schools remain open to out-of-zone enrolments despite demand pressure
Several high-performing public schools across Melbourne continue accepting students from outside their catchment areas, offering families more choice despite competitive entry.
Melbourne commuters brace for weeks of disruption as Dyson Drive enters major resurfacing phase
A significant infrastructure upgrade in the outer suburbs will reshape travel patterns for weeks, though local access will be maintained.
Young Bendigo athlete's elite program offers blueprint for regional talent development
A new initiative targeting gifted junior athletes in regional Victoria signals a shift in how sport talent gets identified and nurtured outside Melbourne.
Ballarat High School's charity campaign raises thousands for cancer research
Student-led fundraising effort demonstrates growing community engagement in health research support.
Women's Sport in Melbourne: Teams, Leagues and How to Get Involved
Melbourne leads Australia in women's sport, with elite teams across AFL, football, basketball, netball and cricket all calling the city home.
Watching the AFL Finals in Melbourne: Fan Zones, Local Clubs and the Grand Final Experience
When September arrives and the AFL finals begin, Melbourne transforms into the most passionate sporting city on earth, with ways to celebrate everywhere you look.
All-Abilities Sport in Melbourne: How Every Melburnian Can Get Active and Compete
Melbourne has a growing and genuinely inclusive sport scene, with programs across AFL, basketball, athletics, swimming and more designed to welcome participants of every ability.