Nuisance calls clogging Ballarat's Triple Zero lines during emergency surge

Ballarat's 000 operators face nuisance calls while ambulance and police demand surge.

Why it mattersNuisance calls tie up resources needed for real emergencies. They also waste operator time when demand for help is at record levels.

AustraliaBallarat's emergency services are stretched thin, with growing demand and non-essential calls reducing their ability to respond quickly to genuine crises.

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