Alison Foletta

Launceston, Melbourne

Journalist at The Examiner

Journalist. Tweets my own.

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Articles

Ballarat election: Jay Morrison's fresh bid for council

Oct 6, 2024 | thecourier.com.au | Alison Foletta

Jay Morrison is standing for Wendouree ward for the City of Ballarat local government election. Picture by Kate HealyThis isn't Jay Morrison's first attempt at council elections, having run in 2020 as a Labor candidate. Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Ellen Burns talks cost of living and waste in council election

Oct 4, 2024 | thecourier.com.au | Alison Foletta

Ellen Burns is a Greens candidate for Brown Hill Ward in the City of Ballarat council election. Picture by Lachlan BenceThe Courier will be interviewing each candidate for the local government election. Candidates will all be asked the same series of questions about the issues in Ballarat and how they'd take action as a councillor. Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Beyond roads, rates and rubbish: local government is more than the basics

Sep 15, 2024 | mailtimes.com.au | Alison Foletta

In just a few short weeks, residents will be receiving ballot papers asking them to select who they want to represent their community in local government. Subscribe now for unlimited access.
How three Ballarat families are trying to reduce their household waste

Sep 15, 2024 | thecourier.com.au | Alison Foletta

The Pratt family do their best to reduce their waste, but with two young children, they can only do so much. Picture by Alison FolettaBallarat families are concerned about how current waste will impact their children's future but feel limited in just how much they can do. Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Will you use the council's $25k waste app ahead of reduced bin collection?

Sep 15, 2024 | thecourier.com.au | Alison Foletta

Changes to the city's waste collection are not far away. File pictures. With significant changes to the City of Ballarat's bin collection just months away, council has spent nearly $25k on a new app to help residents halve their waste. Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Will you use the council's $25k waste app ahead of reduced bin collection?

Sep 15, 2024 | mailtimes.com.au | Alison Foletta

Changes to the city's waste collection are not far away. File pictures. With significant changes to the City of Ballarat's bin collection just months away, council has spent nearly $25k on a new app to help residents halve their waste. Subscribe now for unlimited access.
$512 million for Ballarat West: Five years behind and millions more needed

Sep 15, 2024 | thecourier.com.au | Alison Foletta

Integra project development manager Darren Trigg voiced industry concerns about a levy increase. Picture by Adam TraffordA review into key growth planning documents for Ballarat's West is five years late and now requires $52 million more to achieve its outcomes. Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Grand final fever hits the CHFL/CHNL at Mars Stadium

Sep 13, 2024 | thecourier.com.au | Alison Foletta

Pictures by Lachlan Bence, Adam Trafford and Kate HealyThe atmosphere at Mars Stadium is electric for this year's CHFL/CHNL grand final day. Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Council's 'ambitious' capital works sees highest carryover in two years

Sep 12, 2024 | thecourier.com.au | Alison Foletta

Bridge Mall redevelopment project had been one of the council's large-scale projects. Picture by Kate HealyThe City of Ballarat council has pushed $32 million worth of projects into the next financial year, the highest carryover figures in two years. Subscribe now for unlimited access.
'Difficult decision': Uniting temporarily closes over aggressive behaviour

Sep 11, 2024 | thecourier.com.au | Alison Foletta

An aggressive incident over staff has left the service with no choice but to temporarily close to the public. Picture by Adam TraffordAn incident at a community services space in Ballarat has led to calls for more mental help support. Subscribe now for unlimited access.