Criminal trials continue in Ballarat as court cases dominate

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1. 'I had a partner at home': alleged rapist Lachlan Young takes the stand

   Lachlan Young has taken the stand in his rape trial, admitting to 'doing the wrong thing' but denying the alleged rape. He told the court he 'had a partner at home' during the incident.

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2. Tears in court as mother is jailed for 'terrifying' assault at sports bar

   A mother was jailed in court amid tears for a 'terrifying' assault at a sports bar, with the violent attack captured on CCTV.

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3. Accused murderer Patrick Stephenson rushed to hospital

   Accused murderer Patrick Stephenson, 24, was rushed to hospital while being held at Melbourne Assessment Prison.

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4. Allan bows out: Bendigo East MP 'proud to say I didn't waste a day'

   Former premier Allan has bowed out as Bendigo East MP, telling supporters at an emotional gathering he is 'proud to say I didn't waste a day'.

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5. Another BFNL coach calls time, but he plans to play on into 2027

   Another BFNL coach has called time but plans to play on into 2027, with Sebastopol becoming the fourth BFNL club searching for a new coach.

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