Ballarat's red protest, mental health plea, court sentences and juniors

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1. 'This is a time for bravery': Ballarat wears red in protest of disrespect

   Ballarat has worn red in protest of disrespect, with organisers saying 'the whole community is watching what the council is doing' and calling for bravery. It comes as the council faces public scrutiny.

   thecourier.com.au

2. 'We can do more', leaders say, as desperate families wait months for mental health support

   Community leaders say 'we can do more' as desperate families wait months for mental health support, with one expressing frustration over very little investment in the space.

   thecourier.com.au

3. Jail sentence halved for father who led police on 170kmh Ballarat chase

   A father who led police on a 170kmh chase through Ballarat has had his jail sentence halved. He hid under a pile of pillows after fleeing on foot.

   thecourier.com.au

4. 'I think I crashed the car': ex-jockey caught six times over the legal limit

   An ex-jockey who told police 'I think I crashed the car' was found to be six times over the legal limit, with the magistrate noting 'the level of intoxication was extreme'.

   thecourier.com.au

5. AS IT HAPPENED: Recap the 2026 CHFL junior football presentation night

   All the winners were decided at the 2026 CHFL junior football presentation night, recapping the league's junior football awards.

   thecourier.com.au

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