Ballarat Swans rout Sebastopol to book grand final spot

Ballarat Swans beat Sebastopol 13.16 (94) to 5.7 (37) in a semi-final, controlling the game from the opening quarter despite kicking against the wind.

Why it mattersThe convincing semi-final win sends Ballarat into the grand final.

AustraliaFor Ballarat sports fans, the Swans are one win away from claiming the Central Highlands and Ballarat Football Netball League title.

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MC rebuked for joking about Swans scandal at awards night

The MC joked that scandal could galvanise the local team, using the Swans as an example.

Why it mattersThe incident shows how public figures' comments about serious investigations now trigger swift backlash from community and advocacy groups.