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New premier Ben Carroll faces trust challenge amid scandals

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Cannabis, corruption probes and Daniel Andrews: Ben Carroll says scandals have eroded public trust – how will he fix it?
New Victorian premier Ben Carroll has been called a centrist and moderate as he tackles leadership transition. He describes himself as responsible and progressive, but evidence-based rather than ideological.
theguardian.com
'Blessing from my late husband': a central Vic mum's $150k scratchie shock
A central Victoria mother won $150,000 on a scratchie, though a newsagent initially told her the prize was only $4,000. The win has been described as a blessing from her late husband.
bendigoadvertiser.com.au
New prostate guidelines: What the biggest changes in a decade mean for you
New prostate guidelines represent the biggest changes in a decade for Australian men, described as a watershed moment.
bendigoadvertiser.com.au
The plasterer from Melbourne carrying the hopes of a success-starved town
Melbourne plasterer Jhye Baddeley-Kelly is making a big impact at Pyramid Hill in the LVFNL, carrying the hopes of a success-starved town.
bendigoadvertiser.com.au

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Breastfeeding Preparation Class - Wednesday
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WEDNESDAY NIGHT TRIVIA
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Minecraft Lab
Kangaroo Flat Library, Kangaroo Flat · 2026-08-12T14:00:00+00:00
Sophie Green: The Frock Shop
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