Rent crunch in Ballarat as trial starts in backyard rape case

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1. 'Caught in the trap': Ballarat rents climb 32.7% amid 150 rental reforms

   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'.

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2. Trial starts for Lachlan Young, accused of raping girl in Ballarat backyard

   The trial has started for Lachlan Young, accused of raping a girl in a Ballarat backyard in the early hours of February 5, 2024.

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3. 'Sick of it': thieves steal 25 wheels from rental business in 10 days

   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'.

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4. Council weighs up next steps as roof leaks continue at Selkirk Stadium

   Council is weighing its next steps as roof leaks continue at Selkirk Stadium, with some competitions cancelled this week after heavy rain.

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5. Keep your head on a swivel, because this will be one nervous CHFL finale

   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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