Trash and Trivia

Police have arrested a Sebastopol man for armed robbery after trying to hold up a local pharmacy with a knife.
for the second time in a  fortnight the Priceline pharmacy in Sturt street has been robbe [ ... ]

Bacchus marsh's avenue of honour has been saved.
The Avenue of Honour in Bacchus Marsh will be retained in its entirety, following a decision by Planning Minister Matthew Guy to refuse a permit for the [ ... ]

An Optus Communications tower has been approved to be developed at llanberris reserve.
Ballarat city council approved the project at this weeks meeting, despite several submissions from local residents [ ... ]

Ballarat's 3ba Skyworks spectacular Thrilled crowds again last night.
a big crowd gathered around lake Wendouree to Watch the pyrotechnic extravaganza
strong winds threatened to put an end to the eveni [ ... ]

We’ve been getting into the Christmas spirit here at 3BA! Check out our Christmas message (as elves) HERE Picture: Google Images

Looking forward to this one… The final instalment in the Batman series from Christopher Nolan. Picture: Google Images 9R6zD8VcQTQ

Each Monday Mike and Roland wrap up the weekend’s events. Here’s what they had to say on Monday… http://3ba.com.au/images/stories/audio/rolland191211.mp3 Or download the audio HERE

Mike caught up with Federal Member for Ballarat, Catherine King, on Monday morning to have a chat about the federal issues affecting you. http://3ba.com.au/images/stories/audio/king191211.mp3 Or down [ ... ]

Mike talks with Peter Ford to get all the entertainment news… Picture: Google Images http://www.3ba.com.au/images/stories/audio/161211peterford.mp3 Or download the audio HERE

Cr Mark Harris, Ballarat’s new Mayor spoke to Mike Cooper on Ballarat Today http://www.3ba.com.au/images/stories/audio/151211mayorharris.mp3 Or download the audio HERE

Wonder what frogs get up to in their spare time? WlEzvdlYRes Image

When you’re interviewing in sport, be mindful of your surroundings. Or stand next to someone that is… Picutre: Google Images Mzv2JXpLkBw

Online searches for 'divorce' rise dramatically during the time following on from Christmas, say the experts. Estate agents, lawyers, and counsellors all say that throughout January is one of the busi [ ... ]

A new study claims that children who spend long hours in daycare are more likely to have temper tantrums, dummy-spits, and a worse case of the "terrible-two's".The study of more than 5000 toddlers sho [ ... ]

A discovery by scientists in Europe has uncovered the gene that allows people to get by on only 4 hours sleep per night.The Europe-wide study analysed the sleeping habits of over 4000 people in a surv [ ... ]

Newer technology may be making life easier in many aspects, but they are also making it harder for us to "switch off".ACTU President Ged Kearney said every year, Australians are working more than two  [ ... ]

It seems Demi Moore's split from Ashton Kutcher is finally catching up with her.A friend has stated that her life is 'completely in crisis', after she suffered a seizure this past Monday. The 49 year- [ ... ]

If only it really was that simple.Former Sex and the City star Cynthia Nixon has raised a few eyebrows in the gay and lesbian community, after revealing that she's homosexual by choice.She recently op [ ... ]

Forget the breakup or the impending divorce, you know the relationship is really over now.Katy Perry has 'unfollowed' ex-hubby Russell Brand on Twitter. Which, in a world so obsessed with celebrities  [ ... ]

The United States Marine Corps is launching an investigation into a video that has been leaked online, that appears to show Marines, in full combat gear, urinating on several dead bodies.The video sho [ ... ]

Sydney Resolution Concert Series is thrilled to announce the launch of the most spectacular music event in the world, which will be staged at Sydney’s Glebe Island overlooking the iconic Sydney H [ ... ]

George Michael triumphantly returns to Australia in March and April 2012, when his Symphonica: The Orchestral Tourwill travel to arenas in Melbourne, Sydney, Adelaide, and Brisbane and to stunning [ ... ]

If we had to pick a list of classic hits to celebrate Movember, this list would be it... complete with what some of those legends looked like... check it out!Bryan Ferry
Brandon Flowers (The Killers)
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The death of ACDC frontman Bon Scott left some pretty big boots to fill. In 1980, the world waited with baited breath to see if Brian Johnson would have the goods.Back in Black was the seventh albu [ ... ]

According to reports, supermodel Heidi Klum and singer Seal are set to divorce after six years of marriage.Klum is expected to lodge divorce papers any day now, citing irreconcilable differences as th [ ... ]

Qantas has announced that top Aussie model Miranda Kerr is now their newest official ambassador.Kerr, married to Hollywood heart-throb Orlando Bloom, is already a Victoria's Secret superstar, and the  [ ... ]

Yes, they're the shoes everyone loves to hate. The fashion world despise them, and there are countless blogs and Facebook pages dedicated to their demise. But somehow, the trend for Crocs is still goi [ ... ]

They've walked at New York Fashion Week, posed for various modelling jobs, and have been dubbed Hollywood's Stylish Sisters, so it's only natural that fashion-loving Kylie and Kendall Jenner have just [ ... ]

The Mars Cycling Australia Road National Championships are on in Ballarat and on Thursday Sturt Street was turned into a riders paradise. Check out all the photos from the Criterium… Criterium-rs

Our photographer was snapping the pics at the Trash and Trivia Family Fun Day on Sunday. Were you caught in the crowd? Check out the gallery below… Trash_BA TrashandTrivia

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Anticipation is building ahead of Saturdays harness racing action with the running of the Ballarat pacing cup.
Ballarat’s Bray Raceway is set to rumble this Saturday with the appearance  of two of  [ ... ]

The Ballarat Miners are trumpeting their latest Recruit Sydney King Kevin White. Kevin who originally came from Alaska Stands 189 centimetres tall and is a versatile guard who can play at either the  [ ... ]

Former Brisbane lion Matt Austin has been unveiled as the latest recruit for the north Ballarat.
22 year old Austin Was a former North Ballarat rebel and will play again under his old coach Gerard Fitz [ ... ]

Group knits for orphans and needy people suffering Eastern Europe's harsh weather.
Group meets at 34 caravan st, Wendouree, every third Wednesday from 1pm to 3pm.
All welcome. Donations of wool apprec [ ... ]

Self help support group for people experiencing problems with gambling.
Meetings each monday from 7pm at BECH Learning Place 507 Eyre St...

Smart recovery offers self help group sessions for people recovering from addictions including alcohol use,
gambling, food and shopping. Support sessions held weekly on tuesdays from 6pm to 7pm a the
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It doesn't take a lot to realise why ads like these below have been banned. From the sublime to the ridiculous, you can why not all of us talk about the "old days" and the "GOOD old days". After all, [ ... ]

Dear teenagers of the early 00's and young adults of the 90's. You are about to be very scared. Remember a little movie called Legally Blonde? It is ten years old this year. That's right. The adventu [ ... ]

The eerily beautiful Imagine Peace Tower has been put through its annual relighting by Yoko Ono on October 9th 2011 in memory of John Lennon. It will be lit until Dec 8, then Dec 21-28, Dec 31, 2011  [ ... ]