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1. BFNL team removed from finals after coaching accreditation error

   A BFNL club has been removed from the reserves grade finals over a coaching accreditation error.

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2. When Ballarat's newest shopping precinct will open its doors for shoppers

   Ballarat's newest shopping precinct at Delacombe Village has announced when it will open its doors, with a full list of shops on the way.

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3. 'Lying your head off': woman punished over false report of Ballarat van crash

   A woman has been punished after a magistrate condemned her 'poor decisions' over a false report of a Ballarat van crash.

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4. Judge slams 'insidious' abuse tactic after man's suicide threats to ex

   A judge has slammed an 'insidious' abuse tactic after a man made suicide threats to his ex, who was flooded with more than 600 calls and texts.

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5. GPS tracking leads Ballarat police to allegedly stolen car, two arrests made

   GPS tracking led Ballarat police to an allegedly stolen car, with two arrests made and a Brown Hill woman charged with a string of offences.

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