Bendigo councillor controversies surrounding Mark Weragoda and Elise ... and other top stories

Bendigo councillor controversies surrounding Mark Weragoda and Elise ...

Bendigo's Mayor has sought to differentiate between two recent controversies involving local councillors in the central Victorian city. Bendigo councillors met on Wednesday night and accepted an apology from Cr Mark Weragoda, after he was caught ... >> view original

Puppy farm raided: 36 dogs rescued near Bendigo

An alleged illegal puppy farm in rural Victoria has been raided after the RSPCA uncovered squalid conditions on the property. The animal welfare organisation rescued 36 puppies and dogs from a property north-west of Bendigo on Wednesday. "These were ... >> view original

Disappearing dingoes to meet for Bendigo walk

... of livestock guard animals. "We can all work together to save our state parks national parks and save our small natives." The Dingo Care Network has organised a walk on Sunday March 15, 2015 at 11am at Lake Weeroona in Bendigo for dingoes and their ... >> view original

Bendigo councillor Mark Weragoda apologises for drink-driving

A Bendigo councillor has issued a public apology after being caught drink-driving over the Labour Day long weekend. Mark Weragoda, 55, said his careless actions could have been disastrous for the community. He apologised for his behaviour, which he ... >> view original

Historic Victorian farms near Bendigo bought by Chinese buyers

Two historic farms near Bendigo have been bought by a foreign buyer aiming to capitalise on the district's prime agricultural land and China's booming demand for food. The stunning properties - about 2200 hectares combined - are in the Sutton Grange ... >> view original

Bendigo's tennis aces fight to keep season alive

In premier league, Spring Gully Butterflies take on BLTC Quest at the Bendigo Bank Tennis Comple in Nolan Street. Spring Gully Phoeix takes on BLTC Stingers in the section one clash at BBTC. The winners will advance to face Spring Gully Brougham Arms ... >> view original

Bendigo team wins national title

BENDIGO mountain bike cyclists Jarrod Moroni, Chris Hamilton, Isaac Buckell and Peta Mullens have made the perfect start to the national titles. The talented quartet proved to be the fastest in the team relay at the Australian MTB Championships in ... >> view original

Bendigo Spirit coach Bernie Harrower at odds with board after WNBL grand final ...

Infighting has riddled the Bendigo Spirit in the wake of the team's WNBL grand final loss to Townsville on the weekend. The Spirit's board has confirmed it will seek fresh applications for the head coaching position held by Bernie Harrower, who was a ... >> view original

Grab your special Carlton and Collingwood fan poster to win prizes

The Bendigo Advertiser will publish special Go Blues and Go Pies supporter posters in Saturday's print edition for people heading to the big match. We call on young footy fans to decorate the poster and wave it enthusiastically each time your chosen ... >> view original

Track and field athletes among the best in the nation

CENTRAL Victorian athletes have won their way onto the podium during the opening days of the national junior track and field championships in Sydney. Liam Richardson, from Bendigo Harriers, was the first local club member to claim an Australian title ... >> view original