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The Victorian government promised ‘more and better homes’ for Ballarat. Four years later, residents are still waiting

Public housing residents were moved out of Delacombe to make way for new ‘affordable’ homes in 2023 – but construction is yet to begin

The Guardian - AU · Sep 15, 2025

Regions plan for density as bush housing crisis worsens

Development plans are being revisited in the regions where councils struggle to meet housing demand as rents surge and more people find themselves homeless.

AAP · May 31, 2024

‘I’ve got nowhere else to go’: as winter draws in, dozens are sleeping rough in Ballarat

People living on the shores of Ballarat’s Lake Burrumbeet say they have to choose between rent or food and petrol – and they have chosen the latter

The Guardian - AU · May 8, 2024

‘Devastated’: the Samantha Murphy case weighs heavy on a small Australian community

Despite a murder charge being laid, the search for the Ballarat woman’s body continues

The Guardian - AU · Mar 8, 2024

Heartache as search for Ballarat mum's body continues

Mourners gathered in Ballarat to pay tribute to local mum Samantha Murphy after a man was charged with murder earlier this week. Her body is yet to be found.

AAP · Mar 8, 2024

Tough terrain for volunteers in search for missing mum

Volunteers continuing a ground search for missing Ballarat mother Samantha Murphy have been warned to take care of their own safety in difficult bush terrain.

AAP · Feb 11, 2024

Games may be over, but regions find solace in legacy

Victorian mayors are finding hope in the state government's promised investment, after the Commonwealth Games were axed from the regions.

AAP · Jul 18, 2023

‘A community like this is interlinked’: how road deaths ripple through Australia’s small towns

A quadruple fatality near Hamilton and the Hunter Valley bus crash have highlighted the trauma of road deaths on close-knit communities

The Guardian - AU · Jun 14, 2023

Ballarat residents oppose seven-storey building as council grapples with housing crisis

A seven-storey development in the heart of Ballarat would create 70 new apartments, but residents say it is not the right fit for a neighbourhood known for its heritage charm.

ABC News · Mar 23, 2023

Councils brace for Commonwealth Games cost

Victorian councils due to host 2026 Commonwealth Games events have played down concerns about the pressure on their balance sheets from fast-rising expenses.

AAP · Mar 3, 2023