Nine arrested in Ballarat car theft crackdown

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1. Nine arrested across Ballarat in major night-time car theft crackdown

   Nine people have been arrested across Ballarat in a major night-time crackdown targeting car thieves and rogue drivers in the city.

   thecourier.com.au

2. Three Ballarat men arrested following Dandenong aggravated home invasion

   Three Ballarat men have been arrested after police launched multi-suburb raids following an armed aggravated home invasion in Dandenong.

   thecourier.com.au

3. Magistrate makes bail call on alleged driver in Shane Avery hit-run case

   A magistrate has made a bail call on Luton Murray, the alleged driver charged with culpable driving causing death in the Shane Avery hit-run case.

   thecourier.com.au

4. Applications Open for Round 1 2026/27 Community Impact Grants

   Applications have opened for Round 1 of the City of Ballarat's 2026/27 Community Impact Grants Program, welcoming community groups, clubs and organisations to apply.

   ballarat.vic.gov.au

5. 'Gutted': headliner of country music festival set for Victoria Park cancels

   The headliner of the country music festival set for Victoria Park has cancelled, with organisers saying they understand some fans may be disappointed.

   thecourier.com.au

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