'An incredible legacy': tributes flow for devoted father, racing legend Paddy Payne
The racing community is mourning the patriarch of the famous Payne family, Paddy Payne, remembered as a devoted father and racing legend.
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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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Lakies lose their leader as sudden reversal sees senior coach exit job
The Lakies have lost their leader after a sudden reversal saw the senior coach exit the job, with the club saying it is actively working through that next process.
Woman fighting for life in ICU, man bailed after alleged attack
A woman is fighting for life in intensive care, and a man has been bailed, after an alleged assault in Ballarat.
Community victory: speed limits drop in Mount Helen to save lives and koalas
Speed limits have dropped in Mount Helen after years of advocacy from residents and conservationists, a move aimed at saving lives and koalas.
From manual to digital: how Ballarat's water meter rollout is progressing
The digital water meter switch for Wendouree begins this week, marking the latest stage of Ballarat's rollout from manual to digital.
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