A new E health program has been launched in Ballarat
Ballarat mp Catherine King today announced that the federal government would provide $545,800 funding for local company Health-e Workforce solution [ ... ]

An off Duty policeman was busted for drink driving in Ballarat over the weekend.
the western region senior constable was caught by a booze bus in Curtis st late Friday night and recorded a reading of p [ ... ]

Two men have been stabbed in Ballarat over the weekend in separate incidents.
a 35 year old man was stabbed near Canadian creek on main road after walking back from a fishing trip Saturday night,
the m [ ... ]

Dse firefighters teams will hit Creswick today to conduct a hazard reduction burn.
The  planned burn will occur near Creswick today, weather conditions permitting:
The 9 hectare burn is located on Asco [ ... ]

How good is this bloke? Bohemian Rhapsody like you’ve never heard it or played before. 2Iiy_YfpVn0 Image

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

The pictures really speak for themselves. A timely reminder that a man left unsupervised is likely to do something silly. Image                          

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  [ ... ]

Well he was never known as Mr Nice Guy.Former star of Two and a Half Men, Charlie Sheen, has lashed out over a perceived lack of quality that remains on the show, including his replacement, Ashton Kut [ ... ]

Has the R&B singer forgiven her ex-boyfriend?Well, perhaps not completely, but at least they are reportedly friends again. Rihanna has apparently invited Brown to make a guest appearance on a remi [ ... ]

Jeremy Lin's sudden emergence in the NBA has triggered a lot of headlines and catch-phrases in these past few weeks.The Taiwanese-American point-guard, the first of his nationality to play in the worl [ ... ]

So this is what an heir to a hip-hop fortune looks like.Jay-Z and Beyonce have released the very first photos of their month-old baby girl, Blue Ivy Carter.The couple have setup a Tumblr blog showcasi [ ... ]

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

  Stand with Ballarat as we say NO to bullying...

Kiwi left-hander Gareth Paddison survived a back nine meltdown to win the Victorian PGA Championship by a stroke after nearest challenger James McLean suffered a final hole shocker.
The 31-year-old Pa [ ... ]

To The Ballarat Cricket Asociation
Winners on The weekend were North Ballarat Over Brown Hill,
Ballarat Redan against coronet City,
Darley over napoleons Sebastopol
Mt clear defeated Golden point and We [ ... ]

Talented West Australian Stephen Dartnall produced a brilliant finishing stretch to grab a one-shot lead after the first round of the Victorian PGA Championship at creswick
The 28-year-old closed his  [ ... ]

Victoria Park Soccer Club are holding their Registration Day on Sunday 4th March from 11am to 2pm – all new and current players welcome...

Victoria Park Soccer Club is holding our AGM on Wednesday 7th March at 7pm at the Eastwood Leisure Complex Room 3.  New and current members welcome....

BALLARAT 4WD CLUB ANNUAL CAMP-OUT WEEKEND MARCH 24 & 25.  ALL WELCOME

The Ballarat 4WD Club will be holding it's annual camp-out weekend at the Club Training Track, Smythesdale on 24 and 25 Marc [ ... ]

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  [ ... ]