The Courier (Ballarat, VIC)

The Ballarat Courier is a daily newspaper that serves the Ballarat area in regional Victoria. It was founded in 1867 by Robert Clark and Edward J. Bateman, initially operating under the name Bateman Clark & Co. The first office was situated on the south side of Sturt Street, just east of Albert Street. The original newspaper featured four broadsheet pages and was produced on a hand press, capable of producing around 300 copies each hour. In 1871, the office relocated to 24 Sturt Street, and by 1889, the partnership between Clark and Bateman ended, with Clark taking full ownership. In 1922, the paper transitioned into a private company known as Ballarat Courier Proprietary, and the following year, it acquired its rival, The Star. The format of the newspaper shifted from broadsheet to tabloid in 1944.

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Ex-student behind university breach to secure discounted parking, police allege

2 days ago | thecourier.com.au | Carla Mascarenhas

Police have charged a woman who was allegedly behind a series of cyber attacks at Western Sydney University that compromised student data. Subscribe now for unlimited access. or signup to continue reading50% off EOFY SaleAll articles from our website & appThe digital version of Today's PaperCrosswords, Sudoku and TriviaPolice will allege in court that the woman initially exploited the Western Sydney University IT systems to secure unauthorised discounted parking on campus.
GWV Rebels continue to surprise as top juniors look to Vic Country

4 days ago | thecourier.com.au | Greg Gliddon

After seven Greater Western Victoria Rebels players found AFL homes last off-season, this season potentially looked a little light on for top-line talent. Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Man charged with Footscray murder of former Courier photographer

5 days ago | thecourier.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 reading50% off EOFY SaleAll articles from our website & appThe digital version of Today's PaperCrosswords, Sudoku and TriviaDominic 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.
Date set for public say on transmission towers' environmental impact

5 days ago | thecourier.com.au | Isobel Cootes

The public will be able to have their say on the environmental impacts of the proposed Western Renewables Link's (WRL) transmission towers next week. Subscribe now for unlimited access.
BFNL clubs have their say on Gisborne's potential move in 2026

5 days ago | thecourier.com.au | Greg Gliddon

Ballarat Football Netball League clubs believe the possible inclusion of the Gisborne Football Netball Club will change the face of the league going forward. Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Iran weighs retaliation against US for strikes

5 days ago | thecourier.com.au | Parisa Hafezi |Phil Stewart |Maayan Lubell

Iran is yet to retaliate after the US joined Israel's military action against the Islamic Republic. Photo: AP PHOTOIran and Israel have traded air and missile strikes as the world braces for Tehran's response to the US attack on its nuclear sites and President Donald Trump raised the idea of regime change in the Islamic republic. Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Dodd back making his mark at East Point after horrendous injury run

5 days ago | thecourier.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 reading50% off EOFY SaleAll articles from our website & appThe digital version of Today's PaperCrosswords, Sudoku and TriviaBut 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.
Rokewood-Corindhap holds breath, skipper among injured pair sent for scans

6 days ago | thecourier.com.au | Jesse Robertson-Torres

There's potential Rokewood-Corindhap's already disappointing weekend may yet get significantly worse. Subscribe now for unlimited access. or signup to continue reading50% off EOFY SaleAll articles from our website & appThe digital version of Today's PaperCrosswords, Sudoku and TriviaA clash against Newlyn with monumental stakes didn't go the Hoppers' way, with poor conversion on goal compounded by seemingly running out of legs late against the Cats.
Family violence continues to plague Ballarat, but what is behind it?

6 days ago | thecourier.com.au | Adam Spencer

The number of reported family violence incidents in Ballarat is at the highest levels in five years, but one expert believes there may be a range of factors contributing to the increase. Subscribe now for unlimited access.
A few streaks draw to a close, but is it too late to catch the runaways?

6 days ago | thecourier.com.au | Jesse Robertson-Torres

It's become harder than ever to imagine anyone breaking through the door into the top four of the Central Highlands Netball League. Subscribe now for unlimited access.