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Bacchus Marsh teacher accused of sexual assault in court
A Bacchus Marsh College teacher accused of sexually assaulting two students has appeared in Ballarat Magistrate’s Court, supported by family and staff members of...
Court safer to attend
By Jessica Howard
Security at Bacchus Marsh Magistrate’s Court has been tightened, with handheld scanning wands, roving patrols and escort services for vulnerable people.
The security...
Imposter escapes maximum penalty
By Jessica Howard
A police enthusiast found in possession of a fabricated Victoria Police identification badge has avoided jail time.
Christopher Jordan created the badge...
Illegal slingshots seized at Ballan Night Market
By Jessica Howard
A man selling sling shots illegally at a Ballan night market could face up to two years’ imprisonment.
Ballan Police discovered the...
Travelling salesman home invasion
By Jessica Howard
Moorabool CIU are searching for a suspect in a home invasion that occurred in Daylesford last month.
An unknown male attended...
Thieves in hot water
By Jessica Howard
Two recreational facilities in Ballan have been left without water following the theft of
a meter and two hot water units.
The Ballan Recreation...
Fury over illegally lit fires
By Jessica Howard
Members of the Bacchus Marsh Fire Brigade’s Group are fuming over the number of illegally lit fires during the fire danger period.
Deputy...
Search for driver travelling wrong direction on freeway
Police are searching for the driver of a four-wheel drive that caused a serious crash after it drove into oncoming traffic at Pentland Hills...
Thieves target charity
The Bacchus Marsh Lions Club is reeling after thieves stole their Cash a Can trailer over the weekend.
Heartless thieves broke into the Moorabool...
Son stabs father – appears in court
By Jessica Howard
A Greendale man who allegedly tried to kill his father with a knife will remain in custody following a brief appearance in...
