The Advocate

The Hepburn Advocate is a complimentary weekly publication that reaches communities in the Hepburn Shire, covering areas such as Clunes, Creswick, Daylesford, Glenlyon, Hepburn, and Trentham.

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Fiorini in the clear for collision with Demons defender

1 day ago | hepburnadvocate.com.au | Justin Chadwick

Brayden Fiorini has been cleared over an incident that concussed Melbourne's Harrison Petty. Photo: Dave Hunt/AAP PHOTOSGold Coast's Brayden Fiorini has been cleared of any wrongdoing for the incident that concussed Melbourne's Harrison Petty, but the AFL will be splashing in the cash after 22 fines were handed out across two games. Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Aussie star set to split from billionaire UK husband

1 day ago | hepburnadvocate.com.au | Helen William

Nick Candy and Holly Valance have been married for 13 years and have two daughters. Photo: AP PHOTOFormer singer and Neighbours actress Holly Valance and Reform UK treasurer Nick Candy have reportedly split and are heading for divorce after 13 years of marriage. Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Ballarat push to give 'women's health the attention it urgently deserves'

3 days ago | hepburnadvocate.com.au | Michelle Smith

A team of Ballarat medical experts are setting out to rewrite the research on women's health. Subscribe now for unlimited access. or signup to continue readingAll articles from our websiteThe digital version of Today's PaperDespite making up half the population, medical research has historically focused on men, with gaps in data and research on the health issues that affect millions of women.
Tevaga won't stay at Manly, set for Super League move

4 days ago | hepburnadvocate.com.au | Scott Bailey

Manly's Jazz Tevaga (centre) has signed a two-year deal with Super League side Wakefield Trinity. Photo: HANDOUT/NRL PHOTOSManly have lost forward Jazz Tevaga to the Super League after the Samoan international opted to sign with Wakefield Trinity from next season. Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Man charged with Footscray murder of former Courier photographer

1 week ago | hepburnadvocate.com.au | Isobel Cootes

A man has been charged with murder following the death of a former Courier photographer over the weekend. Subscribe now for unlimited access. or signup to continue readingAll articles from our websiteThe digital version of Today's PaperDominic O'Brien was rushed to hospital with critical injuries on Sunday, June 15, after he was allegedly assaulted by a 43-year-old man at the intersection of Nicholson and Paisley streets in Footscray.
Dodd back making his mark at East Point after horrendous injury run

1 week ago | hepburnadvocate.com.au | Greg Gliddon

For Joe Dodd, 2025 has been one of his most challenging years. Subscribe now for unlimited access. or signup to continue readingAll articles from our websiteThe digital version of Today's PaperBut finally, after a horrific injury run, which included a fractured leg, the highly-skilled East Point runner is showing why coach Joe Carmody rates him as one of the keys to the Kangaroos' BFNL premiership charge.
Former The Courier photographer dies a week after alleged Footscray assault

1 week ago | hepburnadvocate.com.au | Adam Spencer

A veteran news photographer who worked at a number of news outlets including The Courier over a 35-year career, has died in hospital almost a week after he was allegedly assaulted by another man in Melbourne's inner-western suburbs. Subscribe now for unlimited access.
East Point defeats North Ballarat in BFNL clash in round 10

1 week ago | hepburnadvocate.com.au | Greg Gliddon

Football club aren't one to make excuses, but it was fair to say, North Ballarat coach Clinton Proctor description of 'a dirty day' for his side was apt after his Roosters succumbed to a fired-up East Point on Saturday. Subscribe now for unlimited access.
A case of Saint survival underscores a dogged day out in crucial clash

1 week ago | hepburnadvocate.com.au | Jesse Robertson-Torres

There's nothing quite like the feeling of knowing you've lived to fight another day. Subscribe now for unlimited access. or signup to continue readingAll articles from our websiteThe digital version of Today's PaperA free-falling Buninyong outfit was out to provide the foil against visiting Carngham-Linton, who came to town knowing one more setback could spell doom despite improved showings.
'Frank, open': drought talks ongoing as taskforce meets in Ballarat

1 week ago | hepburnadvocate.com.au | Adam Spencer

The head of Victoria's peak farming lobby group says discussions with the government about the ongoing drought conditions have been honest, frank and open as Ballarat hosted another meeting of the state's Drought Response Taskforce. Subscribe now for unlimited access.