Luck of the draw will help Bendigo Thunder and other top stories

Luck of the draw will help Bendigo Thunder

They were donated by Crossfit Anarchy, Officeworks Bendigo, Athletes With Attitude, Sugar Smooth, Baker's Delight Strath Village, Edwards Providore, Strath Village Flowers, Minc Fashion, Strath Hill Butcher, CV Battery Specialists, Woolworths ... >> view original

Dad says son's death at step-down facility reveals Bendigo Health deficiencies

The father of a 24-year-old man who died shortly after being released from a recovery care centre has criticised Bendigo Health for its handling of the case. Dean Laycock took his own life just before Christmas in 2009 after he was transferred from ... >> view original

Campaign targets elder abuse in Bendigo

Years ago our older people were respected as keepers of knowledge and wisdom. Now the incidence of mental, physical and financial elder abuse is increasing. The Bendigo and District Aboriginal Co-operative has launched an awareness campaign to ... >> view original

Consultation on Bendigo bus timetable changes extended

Victoria's Public Transport Minister has given Bendigo residents more time to voice their opinions on changes to local bus services. Many bus users have complained about a lack of time to contribute feedback to Public Transport Victoria. Spring Gully ... >> view original

Braves imports ready to rumble this season

SEABL teams beware, the Bendigo Braves newest imports have one goal in mind this season, to get the club back into a place where they feel they belong, in the play-offs. Basketball stars Tony Lewis and Grant Johnson touched down in Bendigo from ... >> view original

Bendigo Home and Community Care outsourcing debate peaks interest of other ...

The evolution of Home and Community Care in Bendigo has heightened the interest of other councils in central Victoria. The Bendigo council is yet to decide whether it will outsource the care service. It contributes $1.3 million to the program annually ... >> view original

Murphy to break Suns' games record

He's not sure yet if it will be in the Bendigo District Cricket Association's second XI or third XI, but game 372 against Kangaroo Flat will surpass the previous Suns' record of 371 held by Kevin Crawford. While it's a record-breaking day, Murphy's ... >> view original

Time to spread the load: Wilson

Tickets for Sunday's final will go on sale on Wednesday at 9am via the Bendigo Stadium. Adult tickets cost $38, concessions are $33 and a child is $28. For more information about how to purchase tickets people can contact the Bendigo Stadium on 5440 ... >> view original

Bendigo wild lightning storm, homes left without power

Thousands of lightning strikes pounded the Bendigo area from about 8.30pm to 10pm. Powercor spokeswoman Avi Tan said 11,600 customers in Bendigo and Swan Hill lost power about 1.30am after the storm caused “extensive damage” to the network from ... >> view original

Bendigo Spirit out to steal third-straight WNBL home grand final from ...

A partisan Townsville crowd and the steamy conditions won't dissuade Bendigo Spirit from pushing for a third-straight WNBL home grand final. The Spirit take on top-team Townsville Fire at a packed Townsville RSL in the major semi final on Sunday ... >> view original