On October 7, 2024, The Courier published a report on its website with the headline "'Deranged': Farmer from 'House of Lewis' faces court for assaulting police"
The Courier is the leading local news source for the Ballarat region in Victoria, Australia. Established in 1867, it has a long-standing tradition of keeping the community informed and engaged with the happenings in their area.
As a regional newspaper, The Courier covers a wide range of topics that are relevant to its local readership. This includes sports news, entertainment updates, crime reports, family and relationship stories, as well as government and political developments that impact the Ballarat district.
The Courier prides itself on being a strong advocate for the local community, providing comprehensive coverage of events, evolving stories, private sector announcements, breaking news, and government announcements that shape the region. Its reporting aims to be bold, responsible, and accountable to its readers.
The primary platform for The Courier is its print newspaper, which has been the cornerstone of its operations for over 150 years. The newspaper's mission is to build and strengthen the Ballarat community through quality journalism that resonates with its readers, who are considered its most valuable asset.