IT WAS a bitter-sweet day for returning Member for Gembrook Brad Battin. While his government was turfed out after just one term, he increased his margin in the electorate. Another local, Brian Paynter, made his first steps into the brave world of politics after claiming the seat of Bass. Get the full election coverage on page three.
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