Teen fighting for life after Victoria Park crash; fatal Daylesford fire

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1. Teen, 16, fighting for life after car hits tree in Victoria Park

   A 16-year-old is fighting for life after his car hit a tree in Victoria Park, Newington, and police are seeking dashcam footage of the crash.

   thecourier.com.au

2. Police investigate following early-morning fatal house fire at Daylesford

   Police are investigating an early-morning fatal house fire at Daylesford and appealing for information and footage following the blaze.

   thecourier.com.au

3. 'No wall is ever big enough': 38 more faces join Ballarat's femicide mural

   Another 38 faces have joined Ballarat's femicide mural, with organisers saying 'no wall is ever big enough' and 'we are nowhere near the point of prevention'.

   thecourier.com.au

4. 'Keen to get home': police impound Sturt Street P-plate speedster's car

   A teen P-plate driver clocked at 106kmh on Sturt Street has had his SUV impounded by police, with the teen reportedly 'keen to get home'.

   thecourier.com.au

5. Is your street on the list? Check out Ballarat's pothole repair map

   Ballarat council has launched a major road blitz after wet weather, releasing a pothole repair map so residents can check if their street is on the list.

   thecourier.com.au

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