Ballarat-based Hakubaku production manager Akira Asai’s parents escaped the initial devastation of last Friday’s Japan earthquake and tsunami, but they could still face danger. Kenzo and TamikoAsai live in Tochigi...
Read MoreA TEENAGER who, as part of a group, allegedly bashed and robbed a fast food employee as he walked to work late at night was yesterday refused bail. A Children’s Court heard the 17-year-old was on three sets of bail when he...
Read MoreFOUR people ‘‘died’’ and another 20 were ‘‘seriously injured’’ in a simulated two-car collision in Ballarat. The training exercise was conducted at Ballarat Airport on Tuesday, providing emergency services with a real-life...
Read MoreBallarat’s besieged potato farming industry is worth $20 million — and McCain Foods must front up on its plans to put local growers out of business, according to DLP senator-elect John Madigan. Mr Madigan said McCain clearly had...
Read MoreA FORMULA One car will be driven around Sturt Street in a spectacular prelude to the 2011 Australian Grand Prix. The high-octane Formula One action will start at 3pm on Sunday when Minardi test driver Zolt Baumgartner will start...
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