Lakies coach exits as Payne family mourns racing patriarch

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1. 'An incredible legacy': tributes flow for devoted father, racing legend Paddy Payne

   The racing community is mourning the patriarch of the famous Payne family, Paddy Payne, remembered as a devoted father and racing legend.

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2. Lakies lose their leader as sudden reversal sees senior coach exit job

   The Lakies have lost their leader after a sudden reversal saw the senior coach exit the job, with the club saying it is actively working through that next process.

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3. Woman fighting for life in ICU, man bailed after alleged attack

   A woman is fighting for life in intensive care, and a man has been bailed, after an alleged assault in Ballarat.

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4. Community victory: speed limits drop in Mount Helen to save lives and koalas

   Speed limits have dropped in Mount Helen after years of advocacy from residents and conservationists, a move aimed at saving lives and koalas.

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5. From manual to digital: how Ballarat's water meter rollout is progressing

   The digital water meter switch for Wendouree begins this week, marking the latest stage of Ballarat's rollout from manual to digital.

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