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13/01/2025

Emergency services responded to a report of a two-vehicle collision on the Midland Highway in Wendouree this afternoon at approximately 5:55pm.

Multiple individuals, including young children, were evaluated by paramedics, and two people were transported to Ballarat Base Hospital in a stable condition.

Ambulance Victoria has confirmed to Ballarat News Team that:

Paramedics were called to reports of an incident in Wendouree at about 5.55pm today (13 January).Two people have been transported by road ambulance to Ballarat Base Hospital.

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13/01/2025

For our Melton readers…..

Woman arrested following Highlands CFA burglary ____________________________

Alexandra Crime Investigation Unit detectives have arrested a woman after an alleged burglary and theft of a ute along with firefighting equipment from the Highlands CFA on Ghin Ghin Road on 9 January.

The ute, a 2006 Toyota Landcruiser with CFA markings, was allegedly stolen along with the equipment.

Police located the vehicle parked in a service station on Hume Highway, Tallarook and attempted to intercept it on 10 January.

The Landcruiser ute allegedly collided with a police car, unoccupied at the time, before it drove away with police in quick pursuit.

Police lost sight of the Landcruiser which was located a short time later, abandoned on Hume Freeway, Wallan.

A 36-year-old Melton South woman was arrested nearby.
She was interviewed by detectives and is expected to be charged on summons.

A male suspect is yet to be identified.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.

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Victoria Police
CFA (Country Fire Authority)
CFA District 12

13/01/2025

——Shout out post——

We would like to take this opportunity to express our heartfelt gratitude to Camerons Metaland for their invaluable contribution to the Ballarat community.

By allowing the SoupBus and the One Humanity Shower Bus to operate on their premises.

The SoupBus plays a crucial role in providing an after-dark meal service to Ballarat's homeless and less fortunate individuals, facilitated through the collective efforts and support of the Ballarat community.

The core mission of SoupBus is to promote dignified and respectful interactions with those community members who require the most assistance. Throughout the week, their partner restaurants, cafes, and bakeries generously assist in preparing meals for the SoupBus, which are then distributed free of charge from a central location.

Camerons Metaland is also constructing a shelter area for the SoupBus and Shower Bus, providing a safe and welcoming space for attendees to seek refuge from adverse weather conditions.

Camerons Metaland has demonstrated exceptional kindness by opening their roller doors on numerous occasions, allowing individuals to access essential services while sheltered from the rain. Moreover, Camerons Metaland provides complimentary power access for both buses.

The One Humanity Shower Bus is seeking a bus driver if this is you head over to their page.

All donation questions please head over to their respective pages.

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11/01/2025

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A reported vehicle rollover in Wendouree yesterday evening (Saturday) at approximately 5:50pm prompted an immediate response from emergency services.

Upon arrival, responders were met with the scene of a white Mitsubishi Triton Ute on its roof.

Witnesses reported that the vehicle had been travelling down Forest Street prior to leaving the road and colliding with a power pole, narrowly avoiding a tree and a fence, with the vehicle believed to have rolled twice.

A team of paramedics and firefighters worked together to administer CPR to the male driver for approximately 20 minutes. Following this, the man was placed in an awaiting ambulance and transported to Ballarat Base Hospital.

Ambulance Victoria has released the following statement to Ballarat News Team: A man in his 40s suffered upper body injuries and was taken to Ballarat Base Hospital in a critical condition.

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11/01/2025

Good morning Ballarat here is your weather forecast for today.

Currently 21c cloudy

Top temperature of 26c

Low of 14c overnight.

Outlook: Thunderstorms likely to continue for the next several hours.

Image: Mapbox

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11/01/2025

——Opinion piece——

A pressing concern has emerged regarding the possibility of prohibiting campfires during summer months.

As firefighters continually respond to unattended campfires, which have, on occasion, resulted in significant damage to vegetation and bushland, the question beckons: would this prohibition be a judicious approach to reducing bushfires in our state and across Australia?

Should campers be compelled to register fires, analogous to the requirements for landowners during Fire Danger Periods?

What are your thoughts? We invite you to share your opinions in the comment section below 👇

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10/01/2025

On 10 January, at approximately 3:40pm, emergency services were dispatched to waters off Thunder Point in Warrnambool, following reports of an unresponsive diver.

According to investigators, the woman had completed a dive and returned to the surface before suffering a suspected medical episode.

Crew members performed CPR until they reached shore, but sadly, the woman could not be revived.

Ambulance Victoria released the following statement: Paramedics responded to reports of an incident in Warrnambool at around 3:40pm today.

A report will be prepared for the Coroner.

Image: via Facebook

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09/01/2025

Firefighters have responded to a vehicle fire on Grevillea Road in Wendouree, it’s believed that a vehicle was set on fire has fled the scene, it’s been further alleged that a second vehicle was set on fire last week.

Police have been notified to attend the incident.

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Fire Rescue Victoria

08/01/2025

Victoria Police has finalised the criminal investigation into allegations a sergeant from People Development Command performed a N**i gesture on two occasions in October 2024.

Late last year detectives from Professional Standards Command compiled a brief of evidence in relation to two charges of public performance of a n**i gesture.

As per the standard process when any charges are considered against a police officer, the brief of evidence was sent to the Office of Public Prosecutions (OPP) for assessment.

We have since received advice from OPP that, based on the circumstances, there is no reasonable prospect of conviction.

This ends the criminal component of the investigation, and the sergeant will now be subject to an internal discipline investigation.

The police officer continues to be suspended while the internal discipline investigation process proceeds.

Ballarat News Team

07/01/2025

For our Melton readers 😉

Detectives from Melton Crime Investigation Unit expect to charge a man and a woman after seizing 362 bottles of high value spirits, 253 cartons of illicit ci******es and 728 illicit v**es.

Police executed three search warrants on Monday, 7 January as part of an investigation into a syndicate allegedly responsible for stealing and reselling high-end liquor from legitimate businesses.

Investigators allege the syndicate has stolen more than $500,000 worth of liquor over the past 12 months.

Search warrants were executed at the following locations:

• A Bonnie Brook residential address

• A Rockbank business licensed to sell alcohol

• A Craigieburn business licensed to sell alcohol

A 37-year-old man and a 37-year-old woman, both from Bonnie Brook, were arrested at the residential address.

Police seized the following items from the three locations:

• 362 bottles of spirits, valued at more than $36,000

• 253 cartons of illicit ci******es

• 728 illicit v**es

• a quantity of cash

The man and woman were interviewed and are expected to be charged on summons with a range of offences including knowingly deal with property being proceeds of crime and handle stolen goods.

In addition to this, the pair were expected to be charged with Commonwealth offences of dishonestly cause risk of loss, possess to***co products knowingly imported to defraud revenue and knowingly possess prohibited imports.

The investigation remains ongoing.

Anyone with information on illicit cigarette, liquor and/or v**e activity is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential crime report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au

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Victoria Police

06/01/2025

Police are today searching an area near Shelford as part of the investigation into the 2013 disappearance of Lorrin Whitehead.

Detectives from Moorabool Crime Investigation Unit (CIU) along with members of the SES will be searching an area of bushland.

This search is based on intelligence that Lorrin’s remains may potentially be located in this area.

The Bannockburn woman was last spotted leaving her home at 4.40pm on Friday, 8 February 2013.

Lorrin was then seen on CCTV at a local supermarket in Bannockburn just after 4.50pm that afternoon purchasing a bottle of water, a card and a pen.

Around the same time as her supermarket visit, a witness reported seeing Lorrin enter the driver’s seat of a red 4WD in Bannockburn's CBD.

This was the last confirmed time she was seen by anyone.

A second witness reported seeing a red 4WD vehicle parked on the nature strip of Lorrin’s property over the weekend of her disappearance.

At the time of her disappearance, Lorrin did not own a red 4WD.

Lorrin’s disappearance was extremely out of character and her bank accounts have remained untouched since she went missing.

Her work phone was also found at her home, which raised further concerns.

Over the past year, detectives from Moorabool CIU have spoken to a number of people who knew Lorrin and they are continuing to explore all possibilities in relation to Lorrin’s disappearance.

Detectives are today re-releasing images of Lorrin in the hope they will prompt anyone with knowledge of her whereabouts to come forward.

This includes a digital image which shows how Lorrin may look today.

Lorrin is described as 170 cm tall, with a medium build, brown eyes, and brown hair, and she was wearing black pants and a light-coloured shirt with a collar when she was last seen.

Lorrin also has a medical condition and it is believed that she left without her medication.

Anyone with information regarding Lorrin’s disappearance is urged contact Crime Stoppers at 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au

Quotes attributable to Detective Sergeant Steve Murphy, Moorabool Crime Investigation Unit:

"Since 2013, Lorrin’s disappearance has remained a mystery to her family, friends, police and the broader Bannockburn community.

“There are a number of aspects to her disappearance that remain extremely concerning for investigators.

“There have been no confirmed sightings of Lorrin since 2013 and her bank accounts have remained untouched. Most people we have spoken to has also agreed that her disappearance is extremely out of character.

“Over the past year, police have spoken to a number of people who knew Lorrin in the hopes it might provide new avenues of enquiry, even over a decade on from her disappearance.

“This is a small community and potentially someone who never felt ready to speak to police might now be in a position to come forward.

“Last year we also appealed for anyone with information about the red 4WD that was seen in the vicinity of Lorrin’s property to come forward, and we are continuing to make that appeal.

“The area for today’s search is not one that people will regularly walk through, so we’re hopeful there may be some sign of Lorrin here even after all these years.

“I can only begin to imagine how difficult the past 12 years have been for Lorrin’s family and loved ones not having any answers about why or how she disappeared.

“Investigators remain committed to getting those answers and hopefully today’s search can assist.”

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Victoria Police

06/01/2025

After three weeks, the bushfire in the Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park is now contained.

The fire began on 17 December after dry lightning started multiple fires in the southern part of the national park……………………………….

With a fire footprint circumference of 422 kilometres, more than 76,000 hectares of national park and agricultural land has burned.

Communities near the fire were urged to leave when several Emergency Warnings were issued in the lead up to the Christmas period.

The fire claimed four residential properties in Moyston and Mafeking, and 40 outbuildings in Moyston, Willaura, Willaura North, Mafeking, Pomonal, Glenthompson and Mirranatwa.

Preliminary data indicates livestock losses include 775 sheep, one horse, one beef cattle and 1,285 beehives. Additionally, more than 13,538 ha of farmland, including 10,053 ha of pasture was burnt, and 540 km of fencing was damaged.

Leading up to the past weekend’s elevated fire danger, firefighters conducted burning out operations to reduce vegetation and strengthen containment lines.

Firefighters and aircraft were actively patrolling the areas in and around the national park throughout the elevated fire danger period, addressing hotspots early and preventing any further spread of the existing fire.

This work helped to reduce fire activity and contain the fire ahead of more settled conditions over the next week. This means there is no active or running fire, and the perimeter is within control lines.

Whilst Halls Gap and the Grampians National Park remain closed to visitors, fire agencies are planning to reopen Halls Gap to visitors during the week. Planning is also underway for opening parts of the Grampians National Park later in the week.

Quotes attributable to Incident Controller Peter West

“This fire represents a significant environmental and social incident and one that deeply affects people connected to the national park, including Traditional Owners, tourism operators and visitors.

“Coinciding with what is typically the busiest season for tourism in the area, the fire has resulted in considerable hardships and financial losses for local businesses and communities.

“Declaring the fire contained allows us to begin the process of reopening Halls Gap and areas of the national park.

“Firefighters will continue to monitor and patrol the fire; this could still take a number of weeks. It is likely we will still see smoke and small flare-ups in the area, but we will continue to be present to deal with these when and as they arise.

“I want to thank the community and the public for their remarkable patience during our battle with this fire. We understand that many plans had to be altered and that the resulting inconvenience has had a significant impact on daily life and significant events such as Christmas.

“Your cooperation in following our messaging and adhering to road closures has been invaluable. It has allowed our crews to focus their efforts on fighting the fire effectively while prioritising community safety. Thank you once again for your understanding and support during this challenging time.

"Whilst we continue to focus on the suppression of the fire, planning is well underway to ensure a prompt and thorough recovery from this event.”

Victorians are reminded to always have more than one source of information, including:

The VicEmergency app

The VicEmergency website www.emergency.vic.gov.au

Emergency broadcasters such as ABC local radio, commercial and select community radio stations, or SkyNews

The VicEmergency Hotline on 1800 226 226

VicEmergency on Facebook and X (formerly known as Twitter)

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06/01/2025

Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding a burglary in Delacombe on 20 December.

It is believed an offender attended the Panorama business about 1.30am and broke into the property, before returning at 2.20am and then fleeing again.

No one was injured during the incident.

The offender is described as Caucasian, around 165cm tall with a slim build and aged in their mid-teens to early 20s.

Investigators have released an image of a person who may be able to assist with enquiries.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Senior Constable Emma Williams on (03) 5336 6000 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au

Ballarat News Team
Victoria Police

04/01/2025

Given our collective awareness of the district's propensity for rapid fire spread, it is concerning to observe multiple individuals bringing personal barbecues to Lake Wendouree.

We assume this practice is disallowed; however, today's discovery of still-smoldering hot coals near a tree adjacent to a playground underscores the need for vigilance.

Please ensure these coals are cold to the touch to prevent fires and injuries among lake visitors.

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Victoria Police
CFA (Country Fire Authority)
Ballarat Council
Fire Rescue Victoria

03/01/2025

We have been informed of an incident involving a female scooter rider who fell and struck her head on the ground.

All necessary services are being alerted to provide support. A witness reports that the individual is currently unresponsive and not breathing, and it is impossible to move her from the roadway.

The accident site is located at the intersection of York and Grant Streets in Golden Point; travelers should avoid the area whenever possible.

Ballarat News Team

03/01/2025

Ballarat Police are seeking information in relation to the current whereabouts of the below persons of interest.

Each has one or more outstanding warrants, and they are all known to either reside in, or frequent the Ballarat area.

If you have any information in relation to their current whereabouts, we urge you to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit an online confidential report at 👇🏼

https://www.crimestoppersvic.com.au

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Victoria Police

02/01/2025

Detectives from the Ballarat Criminal Investigation Unit executed a search warrant early yesterday at a Delacombe residential address.

Located at the address was a number of illegal fi****ms, ammunition and a significant quantity of stolen goods including a motor vehicle.

A 55 year old Delacombe man has been charged with:

• Traffick Fi****ms

• Prohibited person possess firearm

• Manufacture Category E firearm

• Possess cartridge ammunition without a licence

• Theft of Motor vehicle

• Theft

• Handle Stolen Goods

• Deal property suspected proceeds of crime

The male has been remanded in custody to appear at the Ballarat Magistrates Court today.

Ballarat News Team

01/01/2025

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Road safety will remain a key priority for Victoria Police heading into 2025 following another devastating year on the state’s roads.

There were 282 lives lost in 2024 compared with 295 in 2023.
While the number of lives lost is slightly below 2023, concerningly there has been an overall increase in the number of fatal collisions.

There has been a 6 per cent rise in single fatal collisions, with 256 in 2024 compared with 241 in 2023.

However, there was a significant decrease in the number of multiple fatality collisions, with 13 double fatalities in 2024 compared with 2023 which saw 14 double fatalities, four quadruple fatalities and two quintuple fatalities.

Vulnerable road users, including pedestrians, motorcyclists, bicyclists and e-scooter riders made up 45 per cent of all lives lost on Victorian roads in 2024.

There were 66 motorcyclists killed compared with 53 in 2023.
Pedestrians accounted for 47 deaths compared with 44 in the previous year.

Driver fatalities made up 45 per cent of all lives during 2024, with 126 driver deaths compared with 128 in 2023.

There were 133 lives lost on metropolitan roads, up from 123 in 2023. A total 149 lives were lost on regional roads, down from 172 in 2023.

November was the deadliest month on Victoria’s roads with 35 lives lost during the month.
Police have identified single acts of non-compliance or people making basic driving errors contributed to more than half of fatalities in 2024.

These are behaviours such as low-range speeding, lower-level drink driving, failing to obey road signs and distraction, like using a mobile phone while driving.

More than 20 people killed in vehicle collisions weren’t wearing a seatbelt.

Extreme behaviours such as driving without a licence, travelling at extreme speeds, high-range drink driving, illicit drug driving or often a combination of these behaviours contributed to approximately a quarter of fatal collisions in 2024.

Police are determined to drive down road trauma in 2025 and are urging all road users to consider their actions and behaviours when getting behind the wheel.

Victoria Police will continue to work closely with its road safety partners to reduce the number of fatal and serious injury collisions.

Road policing enforcement will continue to be a priority, with a number of operations to be conducted throughout the year both during high-risk periods but also at random, in-line with an ‘anywhere, any time’ deterrent approach.

The 2024 figures released today are provisional only.

For more information and tips for staying safe on the roads, visit the Road Safety page on the Victoria Police website - https://www.police.vic.gov.au/road-safety

Quotes attributable to Road Policing Assistant Commissioner, Glenn Weir:

“It’s been another challenging year on Victoria’s roads – not only is the sheer number of lives lost devastating, but the increase in fatal collisions overall has been particularly concerning to us.

“Let’s not forget, these are not just numbers we are talking about, but human lives: these are people who will be mourned by their loved ones for many years to come.

“Again, we have seen so many examples of simple and avoidable mistakes that have resulted in catastrophic outcomes.

“It is a stark reminder of the responsibilities we all have as road users, to keep ourselves, our passengers and all other road users safe.

“As we head into the New Year, we’re urging everybody to take this opportunity to consider your behaviour on the roads and what you can do to contribute to making our roads safe.

“Road safety is everyone’s responsibility - whether that be slowing down and travelling at the speed limit, not driving after consuming alcohol or drugs, avoiding distractions like mobile phones and ensuring everyone is wearing a properly fitted seatbelt.

“In 2025, we will continue to work with our road safety partners to drive down road trauma. The focus for police will be maintaining high visibility across the state’s roads to deter and detect offending.

“It’s up to all of us to ensure road safety remains paramount in the year ahead – we don’t want 2025 to be a year remembered for all the wrong reasons.”

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#BreakingNews Police are investigating following a fatal collision in Windermere this morning. Emergency services were called to the Western Highway just west of Powells Road to reports of the two-vehicle collision, on Saturday, 14 December about 4.15am. One man, who is yet to be formally identified, died at the scene. A second man was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The exact circumstances surrounding the collision are yet to be determined and investigations remain ongoing. Anyone who witnessed the collision, has CCTV, dashcam footage or any other information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au For the current provisional lives lost tally please see - https://www.police.vic.gov.au/road-safety. Ballarat News Team @top fans

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The Threat is Reduced following the bushfire at Creswick Bald Hills Road. This Advice message replaces the Watch & Act issued at 2:30pm on Thursday 21 November 2024. There is still fire active within the Creswick Plantation People located within the area are requested to maintain situation awareness and monitor for any changing conditions. Impacts in your area: Emergency services will remain in the area. Smoke will be visible from nearby communities and roads. This message was issued by Country Fire Authority. This will be the final message issued for this fire. Footage: file. Ballarat News Team CFA (Country Fire Authority)

How incredible is this, a beautiful magpie decided to land on our photographers foot this morning and just hung around for at least 5 minutes. How trusting are this creatures. Really sets the tone for the day. Ballarat News Team

● At approximately 8:55 pm on Saturday night, a Police unit was patrolling the Soldiers Hill area when they observed a Nissan Pulsar sedan travelling erratically. Police attempted to intercept the vehicle which failed to stop. The Police Air Wing observed the Nissan travelling nearby and maintained observations until Police members successfully deployed a vehicle immobilising device which deflated at least one tyre on the vehicle. The air wing tracked the Nissan Pulsar to a residential address in Sebastopol, where Police members attended, before locating the vehicle, which Police will further allege was an outstanding stolen and arresting the alleged driver, a 22-year-old Sebastopol man. The male was transported to the Ballarat Police Station for interview and was charged with a number of offences including Theft of a Motor Vehicle. ● At approximately 8:30 pm on Saturday night, a Police unit was patrolling the Ballarat CBD when they observed a Ford Falcon sedan exit a carpark at excessive speeds. Police located the vehicle in Humffray Street North and attempted to intercept it, however the driver failed to stop the and it was last seen travelling erratically onto East Street, Ballarat. The Police Air Wing located the vehicle a short time later and co-ordinated ground units and a vehicle immobilising device was successfully deployed on Russell Street. The driver is alleged to have continued to drive the vehicle erratically before dumping it at the intersection of Brougham Street and Doveton Street North before being arrested by Police. A 19-year-old male passenger was transported to the Ballarat Police Station where he was interviewed and released pending further enquiries. The driver, a 15-year-old male, was charged with a number of offences and will face the Ballarat Children's Court at a date to be fixed. ● At approximately 11:30 pm on Saturday night, emergency services were called to a single vehicle collision on the Meredith-Mount Mercer Road at Me

#BreakingNews Emergency responders swiftly arrived at the scene on the Midland Highway in Scotsburn this morning at approximately 7:11am following reports of a vehicle collision, where it is alleged the female driver collided with a road safety barrier and overturned. This morning's incident near Scotsburn Primary School has resulted in the closure of the Geelong-bound lane, with motorists being redirected via a designated detour. A HEMS helicopter was dispatched to the scene, and according to Ambulance Victoria's statement to Ballarat News Team: A teenage female has been airlifted to The Alfred Hospital in serious but stable condition with upper body injuries. Ballarat News Team Victoria Police CFA (Country Fire Authority) Ambulance Victoria Fire Rescue Victoria Buninyong-Mount Helen Fire Brigade

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