Ambulance system in crisis, safety overhaul at hospital

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1. 'Serious concerns': paramedic says Ballarat region ambulance system in 'crisis'

   A paramedic has raised serious concerns about the Ballarat region ambulance system, saying it is in crisis with desperate calls for staff becoming far too common.

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2. Patient's death prompts critical safety overhaul at Ballarat Base Hospital

   A patient's death has prompted a critical safety overhaul at Ballarat Base Hospital, though a report found it did not cause or contribute to the death.

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3. Regional health flight makes emergency landing after fuelling error

   A light aircraft carrying regional health staff made a forced emergency landing in Bacchus Marsh after a fuelling error.

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4. Two still in sudden death position as CHFL's final fortnight is go for launch

   With only a couple of rounds of footy left, two teams remain in a sudden death position as CHFL's final fortnight approaches, with not everyone able to fit into the finals puzzle.

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