Tom Rohde

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Journalist and Newsreader at 3BA 102.3 FM

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Locals urged to drive safe over ANZAC Day long weekend

1 day ago | 3ba.com.au | Tom Rohde

Ballarat Police say they continue to see locals driving distracted and over the speed limit, as a Victorian police operation continues over the ANZAC Day long weekend. Police will be out on the roads statewide as part of Operation Compass, targeting speeding and impaired drivers. 91 lives have been lost on Victorian roads so far this year, compared to 90 at this time last year.
Ballarat religious leader remembers Pope Francis' legacy

2 days ago | 3ba.com.au | Tom Rohde

A Ballarat religious leader has remembered Pope Francis as a thoroughly decent human being to his core. On Monday, the Vatican confirmed the death of the 88-year-off pontiff from a stroke and heart failure. A local mass in memory of the late Pope’s life was held at St. Patrick’s Cathedral yesterday.
Police investigating after Wendouree clothes store robbery

3 days ago | 3ba.com.au | Tom Rohde

Police are investigating after a terrifying robbery at a Ballarat shopping centre on Friday afternoon. At around 4:15pm, an unknown man entered a clothing store at Stockland Wendouree and began collecting jackets, a puffer vest and a pair of jeans worth over $4000. When a staff member approached the man after he allegedly attempted to leave without paying, he reportedly lifted his top up to display a knife and made threats to the employee.
Major parties promise cash splash for local sporting facilities

2 weeks ago | 3ba.com.au | Tom Rohde

As the federal election nears, both major parties are promising to upgrade sporting facilities across the Ballarat region. The Federal Coalition is promising $1 million to upgrade Ballarat’s City Oval. Liberal candidate for Ballarat, Paula Doran, says she’s had strong feedback about the need for the upgrade to provide accessible female changing facilities and enhance the player and spectator experience.
Ballarat set to host cyber security conference, as interest soars

2 weeks ago | 3ba.com.au | Tom Rohde

Ballarat is about to get its own version of a global community-driven cyber security conference. Called ‘BSides’, the event will come to Federation University next month, and feature speakers from Microsoft, Telstra and IBM. There are currently versions in 257 cities around the world. Article continues after this ad Advertisement Organiser Dr Paul Black says interest in cyber security is sky high.
Search underway for Ballarat saleyards remediation contractor

2 weeks ago | 3ba.com.au | Tom Rohde

Local contractors are being encouraged by the State Government to put their hand up to remediate the old Ballarat saleyards site. Spring Street says the open tender process will get underway this month after the completion of a detailed site investigation. The area had been flagged as an athlete’s village for the Commonwealth Games before they were cancelled.
Bendigo Sporting Reserve to Receive Millions in Coalition Election Promise

2 weeks ago | goldcentralvictoria.com.au | Tom Rohde

The Coalition has made an election promise to upgrade Bendigo sporting reserves, as part of plans to boost participation and support crime prevention initiatives. The Opposition has committed $3 million to the second stage of North Bendigo’s recreation reserve redevelopment and $500,000 to Malone Park upgrades in Marong. The project will see improved change rooms, new lighting and female-friendly facilities.
Ballarat electric vehicle dealer calls for more local EV chargers

2 weeks ago | 3ba.com.au | Tom Rohde

The Ballarat franchisee of Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer BYD says a lack of charging infrastructure urgently needs to be addressed. BYD grew sales by 29 per cent last year to overtake Tesla, with Ballarat to get its own standalone dealership from next month. However, Matt Newey says a charge station shortage is not holding back buyers.
Thousands to go towards abuse victim memorial in election promise

3 weeks ago | 3ba.com.au | Tom Rohde

One of the drivers of a Ballarat memorial for sexual abuse victims says he’s very excited over proposed funding for the project. Yesterday, the Federal Labor Government announced if they win the next election, $500,000 would go towards the site at Victoria Park, acknowledging Australians affected by sexual assault and abuse. The City of Ballarat are also inviting local survivors to develop the words appearing on the memorial via a series of new workshops.
McCracken blasts Victorian Commonwealth Games event management

3 weeks ago | 3ba.com.au | Tom Rohde

The deputy chair of an inquiry into the Commonwealth Games cancellation says it’s one of the worst instances of event management in Victoria. The final report into the event was handed down on Tuesday, with 62 findings and six recommendations made by the legislative committee. Joe McCracken, who is also the Liberal Member for Western Victoria, says the inquiry found the State Government had made a litany of errors.