Newsletter edition
Good morning, Ballarat. 8 degrees and overcast, so grab a jumper and your coffee. Here's the news.
Ballarat rents have climbed 32.7% amid 150 rental reforms, and it now takes $81,466 after tax to comfortably afford a median-priced rental, leaving many feeling 'caught in the trap'.
The trial has started for Lachlan Young, accused of raping a girl in a Ballarat backyard in the early hours of February 5, 2024.
Thieves have stolen 25 wheels from a rental business in just 10 days, leaving vehicles sitting on their brake rotors, with the owner saying they are 'sick of it'.
Council is weighing its next steps as roof leaks continue at Selkirk Stadium, with some competitions cancelled this week after heavy rain.
The CHFL finale will be a nervous one, as not everyone can fit into the finals puzzle and the path is far from settled.
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