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Djab Wurrung woman, Sissy Austin, has lost her 'happy place' after weekend attack near Ballarat

Ms Austin said she continues to suffer throbbing headaches following the attack. (Supplied)

Djab Wurrung woman and Indigenous rights' campaigner Sissy Austin says she is mourning her "happy place" after being brutally attacked during an afternoon run in a forest near Ballarat.

Ms Austin said she was enjoying her regular run through the Lal Lal state forest, 20 minutes south-east of Ballarat about 4.30pm on Saturday when she was ambushed.

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