Smythes Creek man charged after police seize shotgun and drugs

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1. Smythes Creek man charged after police seize shotgun and drugs in search

   A Smythes Creek man has been charged after police seized a shotgun and drugs during a search connected to an investigation into illegal shooting.

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2. Western Highway among priority list for $352 million government pothole fix

   The Western Highway is among the priority list for a $352 million government pothole fix, with the premier saying 'the condition of our roads is not good enough'.

   thecourier.com.au

3. Teen involved in alleged 150kmh police chase two days after receiving bail

   A teen allegedly involved in a 150km/h police chase was described as a 'grave risk to the safety of the community', just two days after receiving bail.

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4. 'This is a legacy club': Darley writes its name into women's footy folklore

   Darley wrote its name into women's footy folklore on BFLW grand final day, with one figure calling the club 'a legacy club'.

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5. Lakers take the next step as they move to within one win of grand final

   Lake Wendouree finally tamed its nemesis with a narrow A Grade win, moving to within one win of a grand final.

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