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Local News

CHFL promotion optional under revamp

A CENTRAL Highlands Football League division two senior premier would not be automatically promoted to division one under the VCFL's preliminary recommendations report for the region's proposed football/netball revamp.

Read more: The Courier - Front Page

BFL slams clubs over North Ballarat merger

THE Ballarat Football League board has issued a scathing rebuff to some of its member clubs in the wake of the postponed amalgamation plan for the North Ballarat Roosters and the North Ballarat Junior Football Club. A document seen by The Courier and addressed to all BFL club presidents and secretaries from league chairman Michael Toner has condemned the behaviour of "some clubs and individuals" over their response to the merger.

Read more: The Courier - Front Page

Ballarat Miners move a change of pace

A MOVE to the Minerdome has allowed Horsham duo Cass Hobbs and Shaun Bruce to take their basketball to a whole new level. Their hard work has been rewarded with some serious court-time in the South East Australian Basketball League this year.

Read more: The Courier - Front Page

Ballarat region umpires to crack down on abuse

UMPIRES have threatened to boycott matches across the Ballarat region amid a crackdown on umpire abuse. Ballarat Football Umpires Association has warned that from this weekend there will be no leniency in issuing 50-metre penalties for disputing decisions, demonstrative behaviour or back-chat.

Read more: The Courier - Front Page

Sick woman on Ballarat train seeks apology

AN ARARAT woman who was suffering severe gastro symptoms when the train she was a passenger on ran out of fuel on Sunday was disgusted she was offered little help by V/Line staff.

Read more: The Courier - Front Page