'Bite Ballarat on the bum': union warns of allied health worker crisis
A union is warning of an allied health worker crisis, saying the government is investing in buildings but not in people.
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Allied health crisis looms as government funds buildings over people
Morning, Ballarat. Tuesday is here at 6 degrees and partly cloudy, with some serious talk about staffing shortages in health services.
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Police lay charges after alleged Islamophobic attack at Alfredton Iftar
Police have laid charges after an alleged Islamophobic attack at an Alfredton Iftar event, where the man was detained by patrons until police arrived.
Cyclist seriously injured, driver flees scene of weekend crash in Wendouree
A cyclist was seriously injured in a weekend crash in Wendouree and the driver fled the scene; a Mazda sedan was later found dumped in a residential street.
Invermay Fire Brigade targeted by thieves in early-morning weekend theft
Invermay Fire Brigade has been targeted by thieves in an early-morning weekend theft, with firefighters counting the cost of senseless theft.
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