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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Institutional abuse survivor losing hope in the state's redress scheme

3 days ago | thecourier.com.au | Alex Dalziel

Bobbie Andrews entered the state care system when she was 11 years old. Picture by Lachlan BenceSurvivors of abuse in the state's care institutions say they are losing hope of ever receiving recognition of their trauma, as the state government rolls out its historical abuse redress scheme.
Four die in 'unimaginable' Italian cable car crash

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

Authorities are investigating the cable car crash, which killed the operator and three tourists. Photo: AP PHOTOFour people are dead and another has life-threatening injuries after a cable car crashed to the ground near Naples in southern Italy.
Online abuse of players sinks to 'horrific' low: Neale

6 days ago | thecourier.com.au | Steve Larkin

Lachie Neale, seen in Brisbane's loss to Collingwood, says online abuse of players has hit new lows. Photo: Dave Hunt/AAP PHOTOSOnline abuse of AFL players has sunk to "horrific" new lows, Brisbane's dual Brownlow medallist Lachie Neale says.
Savage kidnapping leaves mother dead and child in coma

6 days ago | thecourier.com.au | Alex Mitchell

A crime scene has been set up where a burnt-out car and woman's body were found in Sydney. Photo: Steven Saphore/AAP PHOTOSA mum is dead and her eight-year-old son is in a coma after a shocking kidnapping which may have ended with her being burnt alive.
'People are struggling': Libertarian calls for dramatic tax and energy cuts

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

Libertarian Party of Australia's Ryan Redfern is running in the seat of Ballarat at the 2025 federal election. Picture by Lachlan BenceDramatically altering Australia's income tax brackets and scaling back renewable energy projects are top priorities for Ballarat's youngest federal candidate.
Holiday makers hit the road for double long weekend

6 days ago | thecourier.com.au | Farid Farid

Motorists are urged to take extra care over the Easter long weekend to prevent fatal crashes. Photo: Jason O'BRIEN/AAP PHOTOSRegional Australia is set to capitalise on the commercial boon expected from bumper holiday traffic, with Easter and ANZAC breaks falling on back-to-back weekends.
Hardball with David Brehaut: Time for new-look CHFL finals

1 week ago | thecourier.com.au | David Brehaut

Time for new-look CHFL finals at 'first-class' venuesHARDBALL CHFL with DAVID BREHAUTLinton and Skiptonneed to be seriously considered as additions to the finals venues roster.
Coroner says Ballarat Base Hospital's diagnostic error caused man's death

1 week ago | thecourier.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.
Buninyong resident fined for illegal waste burning

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

The EPA has fined a Buninyong land owner for illegally burning off a stockpile of waste. File picture by Adam TraffordA Buninyong resident has been fined almost $10,000 for illegally burning a stockpile of waste, including tyres, at their property.
Cost of living pressures force newly reopened Ballarat pub to close

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

Nerrina Bar and Restaurant manager and head chef Bradley Delaney outside the pub which opened after an extensive renovation in September 2023 and will close from April 17. Picture by Lachlan BenceA little over 18 months after it reopened following an extensive renovation, the Nerrina Bar and Restaurant is closing its doors for the last time.