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Aug 20, 2026
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The hospital is in the final stage of a $655 million upgrade, but an increasing population and limited facilities has left health services stretched
Ballarat
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Agriculture accounts for almost a third of local employment, with councillors warning water insecurity could threaten the shire’s farms, food production and rural communities.
Climate
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The sudden closure was announced by the landlord of the building this week, but workers claim repair requests have been ignored for years.
Business
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Councillor Megan Phelan told the Brolga these venues are crucial places for rural communities to gather, exercise and socialise.
Pyrenees
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Work to upgrade the route has been estimated at $100 million, while politicians from both sides of the fence have welcomed the idea to better connect regional Victoria.
Ballarat
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