'Serious concerns': paramedic says Ballarat region ambulance system in 'crisis'
A paramedic has raised serious concerns about the Ballarat region ambulance system, saying it is in crisis with desperate calls for staff becoming far too common.
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Ambulance system in crisis, safety overhaul at hospital
Good morning, Ballarat. 7 degrees and overcast, but serious health concerns are warming up in town.
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Patient's death prompts critical safety overhaul at Ballarat Base Hospital
A patient's death has prompted a critical safety overhaul at Ballarat Base Hospital, though a report found it did not cause or contribute to the death.
Regional health flight makes emergency landing after fuelling error
A light aircraft carrying regional health staff made a forced emergency landing in Bacchus Marsh after a fuelling error.
Two still in sudden death position as CHFL's final fortnight is go for launch
With only a couple of rounds of footy left, two teams remain in a sudden death position as CHFL's final fortnight approaches, with not everyone able to fit into the finals puzzle.
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