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1. 'No place to hide': police arrest 60, recover 57 cars in Operation Mustang

   Police have arrested 60 people and recovered 57 cars in Operation Mustang, a six-week blitz targeting car theft and stealing from vehicles.

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2. 'A different kind of space': new Sturt Street school to offer lifeline for Ballarat's lost students

   A new Sturt Street school is opening to offer support for students struggling in mainstream school classes, giving them a lifeline.

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3. 'Catastrophic': magistrate's warning after Ballarat nurse's drink-driving crash

   A Ballarat nurse has faced a magistrate's warning after a drink-driving crash, with the magistrate saying she's putting the community at risk.

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4. World's top press photos arrive in Ballarat for the first time in exhibition

   World-leading press photography from an international exhibition has arrived in Ballarat for the first time, with images that hold up a mirror to society.

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