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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Dutton's defence policy reveal turns into gender battle

1 day ago | hepburnadvocate.com.au | Tess Ikonomou

Andrew Hastie is under fire for old comments on women in frontline defence roles. Photo: Mick Tsikas/AAP PHOTOSPeter Dutton's big reveal on defence policy has been sidetracked by the re-emergence of a missing frontbencher, under fire for old comments on women in combat roles. Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Four dead in Italian cable car accident near Naples

6 days ago | hepburnadvocate.com.au | Alvise Armellini |Fabiano Franchitti

At least four people are dead after a cable car collapsed near Naples in Italy. Photo: AP PHOTOFour people have been killed and one seriously injured after a cable car crashed to the ground near Naples in southern ItalySubscribe now for unlimited access.
Coroner says Ballarat Base Hospital's diagnostic error caused man's death

1 week ago | hepburnadvocate.com.au | Alex Dalziel

Ballarat Base Hospital. File pictureDoctors at the Ballarat Base Hospital misdiagnosed a man who had septic arthritis following a knee replacement, resulting in his "preventable" death, a coroner has found. Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Albanese and Dutton don't want to be compared, but both struggle to articulate this key issue

1 week ago | hepburnadvocate.com.au | Miriam Webber

A second leaders' debate between Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton simmered away - for the most part - cordially on Wednesday evening, though a suggestion that the pair are more similar than they like to admit elicited a scoff. Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Why Royal Children's Hospital 'feels like home' for Ballarat's Bohdi Pilat

1 week ago | hepburnadvocate.com.au | Michelle Smith

The Royal Children's Hospital 'feels like home' for Bohdi Pilat, 14, pictured with his dog Glen. Bohdi has had countless surgeries, stays and appointments at RCH since birth. Picture by Kate HealyBallarat teenager Bohdi Pilat has had more brain surgeries than birthdays. Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Third offender admits role in Sturt Street NAB extortion plot

1 week ago | hepburnadvocate.com.au | Alex Dalziel

Melbourne County Court. File pictureThe third person involved in a criminal trio's botched plot to kidnap and extort a disabled Ballarat man out of thousands of dollars has faced court. Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Planned burn south of Daylesford investigated after bushfire emergency

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

An investigation into a planned burn that got out of control in the Hepburn Regional Park is under way. Signs were displayed in the area (inset) of the fire as the planned burn continued on Friday, April 11, 2025. Pictures by Kate HealyThe fire authority responsible for a planned burn that breached containment lines in the Hepburn Regional Park and ignited a bushfire will consider "any recommendations for improvement" from an investigation. Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Two to a block: why 60 per cent of backyards could become homes in 25 years

1 week ago | hepburnadvocate.com.au | Nieve Walton

Townhouses in Wendouree on Monastery Drive. Picture by Lachlan BenceIf Ballarat is to meet the state government's housing goals, two out of three existing homes in Ballarat will need to have another house in the backyard. Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Man awake for 13 days on meth before taking part in ambush stabbing

1 week ago | hepburnadvocate.com.au | Alex Dalziel

An assailant in a bloody group attack on Howitt Street had been awake for 13 days, high on meth, when the ambush took place. Subscribe now for unlimited access. or signup to continue reading All articles from our websiteThe digital version of Today's PaperBreaking news alerts direct to your inboxAll articles from the other in your areaBryce Stephens, 29, was one of four involved in an attack near Wendouree's Blue Bell Hotel on the morning of January 8, 2024.
Man allegedly carting half a litre of GHB granted bail after early morning bust

1 week ago | hepburnadvocate.com.au | Alex Dalziel

Ballarat Law Courts. File pictureBail has been granted to a Melton man allegedly found carting a trafficable amount of a mysterious liquid believed to be GHB. Subscribe now for unlimited access.