Adam Spencer
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How Ballarat is turning old mobile phones into exit plans for FV survivors (opens the original)
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Unused mobile phones sitting in dusty drawers across Ballarat are being transformed into vital safety tools for local victim-survivors of domestic and family violence looking to 'exit a risky situation'. Organisers are encouraging the city's residents to donate unwanted devices to the DV Safe Phone drive, which refurbishes second-hand mobile phones and distributes them through police stations, hospitals and support agencies. DV Safe Phone's Lizzie Mettam said the devices provide essential protec
The Ballarat suburbs most impacted by building material and tool thefts (opens the original)
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Thieves stole tools and building materials across Ballarat to the tune of more than $1.2 million last financial year, new crime data has revealed. It comes as the city's crime rate has continued to soar despite rates across most of Victoria falling in the 12 months to June. The data from the Crime Statistics Agency, released on September 25, revealed residential hubs and commercial industrial zones suffered the heaviest concentration of thefts. Wendouree recorded the highest overall trade-relate
No injuries in Sturt Street crash amid long-weekend police blitz (opens the original)
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A two-car crash in Alfredton on Monday resulted in no one being taken to hospital, paramedics confirmed. Emergency services were called to the scene at the Sturt Street and Learmonth Street roundabout about 9.30am on Monday, September 28. A blue Mazda hatch involved in the two-vehicle crash suffered damage to its driver-side door. The crash closed the left-hand eastbound lane of the roundabout as police investigated. "Ambulance Victoria responded to reports of a collision in Alfredton ...," an A
Suspected copper theft suspends trains on Ballarat line during Monday peak (opens the original)
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Copper thieves have reportedly caused the suspension of trains between Wendouree and Ballan, with travellers urged to allow an extra 80 minutes for their journey on Monday morning. A Transport Victoria alert said V/Line crews are investigating a rail equipment fault and working to restore services. "Coaches are replacing trains on the Ballarat, Ararat and Maryborough lines between Wendouree and Ballan," Transport Victoria said. "Passengers should allow up to 80 minutes extra for their journey. "
Teen still in hospital after Victoria Park crash as investigations continue (opens the original)
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A teenage boy critically injured in a crash in Victoria Park earlier this month remains in hospital, as an investigation into the crash continues. The 16-year-old from Alfredton was flown to the Royal Melbourne Hospital after the crash near the corner of Poplar and Plane avenues in Newington about 9pm on Monday, September 7. On Friday, September 25 a Royal Melbourne Hospital spokesperson said the patient was in a serious condition. Police said the driver, an 18-year-old man from Alfredton, was t
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