Bryan Hoadley

Journalist at The Advocate

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Articles

Alleged victim of Lucas carjacking 'has nothing left', court hears

1 day ago | thecourier.com.au | Bryan Hoadley

Ballarat Law Courts, where a man charged with aggravated carjacking applied for bail on May 13, 2025. Picture by Adam TraffordA tradie has been denied bail over an alleged aggravated carjacking in which a woman was beaten and had all her "worldly possessions" burnt. Subscribe now for unlimited access.
'What were you thinking?' Dad chastised over 186-metre burnout at Learmonth

2 days ago | thecourier.com.au | Bryan Hoadley

Ballarat Law Courts, where a man pleaded guilty on May 13, 2025, to a driving offence. Picture by Adam TraffordA Ballarat East dad who was caught doing burnouts in front of numerous witnesses has been chastised by a magistrate for "immature" and "dangerous" behaviour. Subscribe now for unlimited access.
'His daughter?': Magistrate taken aback by man's explicit photo excuse

2 days ago | thecourier.com.au | Bryan Hoadley

Ballarat Law Courts, where a man pleaded guilty on May 9, 2025, to sending offensive messages. Picture by Adam TraffordA father who sent sexually explicit messages and photos of his genitals to a housing assistance worker later told police he thought he was messaging his daughter, a court has heard. Subscribe now for unlimited access.
'Deeply sorry': Baker fell asleep before crash that killed Buninyong man

3 days ago | thecourier.com.au | Bryan Hoadley

The crash occurred on May 2, 2023, on Ballarat-Daylesford Road. Picture fileAn apprentice baker who killed a Buninyong carpenter when he veered onto the wrong side of the road has said he feels "truly and deeply sorry" for falling asleep at the wheel. Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Man sentenced over 'horrific' assault of young dad during boardgames night

5 days ago | thecourier.com.au | Bryan Hoadley

A 23-year-old man was sentenced in the Ballarat Magistrates' Court on May 9, 2025. File pictureA magistrate has condemned a "horrific" attack that fractured a young father's skull and left him unconscious and vomiting on the floor.
'Cut her up': Alleged stabbing victim arrested for domestic violence

6 days ago | hepburnadvocate.com.au | Bryan Hoadley

Ballarat Law Courts, where a man applied for bail on May 9, 2025, in relation to family violence offences. File pictureA man has been remanded in prison following months of alleged domestic violence, which included attacking a woman in her shower and threatening to "cut her up" while holding a hatchet above his head. Subscribe now for unlimited access.
'Cut her up': Alleged stabbing victim arrested for domestic violence

6 days ago | thecourier.com.au | Bryan Hoadley

Ballarat Law Courts, where a man applied for bail on May 9, 2025, in relation to family violence offences. File pictureA man has been remanded in prison following months of alleged domestic violence, which included attacking a woman in her shower and threatening to "cut her up" while holding a hatchet above his head.
Once successful prospector needed weapons to protect gold, court hears

6 days ago | thecourier.com.au | Bryan Hoadley

Ballarat Law Courts, where a man pleaded guilty to weapons offences on May 8, 2025. Picture by Adam TraffordThe lawyer for a prospector who armed himself with multiple weapons has told a court that his client needed a set of knuckledusters to protect his gold from thieves.
Ballarat News Team operator facing years behind bars for alleged offences

1 week ago | thecourier.com.au | Bryan Hoadley

The operator of a popular Facebook page fronted the Ballarat Law Courts on May 8, 2025. Picture by Adam TraffordThe operator of a popular Ballarat Facebook page has been charged with four serious offences, each carrying a maximum prison term of between 10 and 25 years.
Ballarat News Team operator facing years behind bars for alleged offences

1 week ago | hepburnadvocate.com.au | Bryan Hoadley

The operator of a popular Facebook page fronted the Ballarat Law Courts on May 8, 2025. Picture by Adam TraffordThe operator of a popular Ballarat Facebook page has been charged with four serious offences, each carrying a maximum prison term of between 10 and 25 years. Subscribe now for unlimited access.