Tag: Ballarat 3350
ASIC called on to probe John Valves collapse
Corporate watchdog ASIC will be asked to investigate the finances of failed Ballarat manufacturer, John Valves. [MORE]
Business group considers Colac fuel co-op
A Colac business group is investigating setting up a fuel cooperative in the town, to bring down the bowser price.[MORE]
John Valves liquidated, union demands answers
Central Victorian company John Valves is set to be liquidated and 130 employees have been stood down, prompting unionists to demand an investigation.[MORE]
Pro-mulesing board elected to peak wool group
Wool growers have voted in a new board of pro-mulesing directors to the peak industry group, Australian Wool Innovations. [MORE]
Council not sold on 12 Apostles car park fee
The Corangamite council is not convinced admission fees are needed at the 12 Apostles car park.[MORE]
Rain hurts turf club finances
Yesterday's rain stripped thousands of dollars in revenue from the Ballarat Turf Club.[MORE]
Councils welcome funding boost
The Federal Government's plan to give money to local councils, in a bid to boost the economy, is being welcomed across south-west Victoria.[MORE]
Warrnambool council considers fire truck upgrade
The Warrnambool council says the south-west Victorian city is not equipped to fight fires in multi-storey buildings.[MORE]
Highway closed after truck roll
Melbourne-bound traffic was at a standstill this morning on the Western Highway near Ballan because of a truck crash.[MORE]
Rains affects Ballarat Cup plans
One-third of the horses that were to run at Ballarat today have been scratched because of heavy rain overnight.[MORE]
Vic councils look to federal funds
Local councils will share in a $300 million economic stimulus package from the Federal Government, aimed at creating jobs in small communities.[MORE]
Council wants more effort to lure skilled workers
The Warrnambool council has told a parliamentary committee that more needs to be done to attract skilled workers to the area.[MORE]
RACV tipping regional fuel price drop
The RACV expects regional fuel prices to drop further by this time next week.[MORE]
Clubs fear race meet cuts in 2020 report
North-west Victorian racing clubs are worried towns will be stripped of race days in favour of bigger meetings at regional centres.[MORE]
Police probe 'random' Colac bashing
Police say a beating in central Colac yesterday appears to have been a random attack.[MORE]
Council questions ABC childcare centres plan
Some councils are criticising a Federal Government plan to prop up ABC Learning childcare centres.[MORE]
Employees pessimistic about future of Ballarat company
Employees of Ballarat manufacturer, John Valves are pessimistic about the company's future.[MORE]
Climber rescued from Grampians National Park
A 42-year-old Port Melbourne man has been flown to Melbourne for treatment after a 12 metre fall in the Grampians.[MORE]
Liquidators recommend John Valves liquidation
The 120 workers of a troubled Ballarat manufacturer have received a further setback, with administrators recommending it be liquidated after the deadline passed for them to find a new buyer.[MORE]
Opposition tells Ballarat council to improve planning
The Victorian Opposition is calling on Ballarat council to lift its game on planning issues.[MORE]
Bushfire threat sees Colac firefighting boost
Fire authorities have boosted resources in Colac because of the high fire danger in the Otway Ranges.[MORE]
Fire response centre planned for Ballarat
A fire response centre will be built in Ballarat to coordinate fire services across western Victoria.[MORE]
Man drowns at Warrnambool Beach
A man has drowned after getting into difficulty at the Warrnambool Beach this afternoon.[MORE]
Warrnambool man accused of child sex offences
A man from Warrnambool will face court next year, charged with child sex offences.[MORE]
Colac police working unpaid overtime to fill roster: union
The police union says some officers at Colac are working unpaid shifts to ensure there are enough police are on duty in the town.[MORE]
