Newsletter Archive

Past editions of the The Daily Ballarat brief

Every weekday morning brief — the day's Ballarat news in a 2-minute read.

• Wednesday 9 September 2026

  Lakies coach exits as Payne family mourns racing patriarch

  Morning, Ballarat. A crisp 5 degrees out there, but plenty to wake up to. Here's Wednesday's news.

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• Tuesday 8 September 2026

  Teen fighting for life after Victoria Park crash; fatal Daylesford fire

  Good morning, Ballarat. A crisp 4 degrees out there, so grab something warm and let's catch up on the news.

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• Monday 7 September 2026

  Darley storm into grand final as CHFL finals heat up

  Good morning, Ballarat. Overcast and a cool 8 degrees, but the footy finals are anything but cold.

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• Sunday 6 September 2026

  Swans reach BFNL grand final; swan-proof fence fix due

  Morning, Ballarat. Overcast and 8 degrees, but Big Sunday is here and the finals fever is building.

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• Saturday 5 September 2026

  Ballarat doctors walk out as housing values fall nine per cent

  Good morning, Ballarat. A chilly overcast Saturday, so here is something to go with your coffee.

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• Friday 4 September 2026

  BFNL finals drama, Delacombe Village opening, and more court news

  Good morning, Ballarat. A chilly 5 degrees out there on this Friday, so grab a coffee and settle in.

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• Thursday 3 September 2026

  Ballarat's red protest, mental health plea, court sentences and juniors

  Morning, Ballarat. A chilly 8 degrees and overcast, so here's something to warm you up with your coffee.

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• Wednesday 2 September 2026

  Base Hospital doctors to strike over pay and conditions

  Morning, Ballarat. Overcast and a chilly 9 degrees today, but plenty to get across with your coffee.

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• Tuesday 1 September 2026

  Ballarat hospital's final tower crane comes down

  Good morning, Ballarat. A crisp clear 9 degrees out there, so here is something to read with your coffee.

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• Monday 31 August 2026

  Smythes Creek man charged after police seize shotgun and drugs

  Morning, Ballarat. A chilly 6 degrees out there, so here is something to read with your coffee.

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