Bendigo councillor Mark Weragoda apologises for drink-driving and other top stories

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 youth unemployment at crisis point says Mayor Peter Cox

The issue was raised at yesterday's employment expo at the Bendigo Town Hall that brought together jobseekers, employers, trainers and job agencies. Mayor Peter Cox said concern about young people not being engaged in work or training was a ... >> 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

Bendigo looks to promises as budget approaches

Bendigo Senior Secondary College was also promised funding to complete planned upgrades. Principal Dale Pearce said any visit from the minister would be a gesture of interest in the community. "We would love to see the minister here in Bendigo," he said. >> view original

Ex-Bendigo mining exchange to be redeveloped as food, office, apartment ...

Bendigo's historic former mining exchange on Pall Mall will be redeveloped as a food, office and apartment complex. The Bendigo council has sold the building, at the third attempt, to a group of investors from Ballarat. The developers plan to start ... >> view original

Malthouse talks up Blues' Bendigo history

CARLTON coach Mick Malthouse says the Blues haven't forgotten Bendigo's rich history with the club ahead of this Sunday's AFL NAB Challenge match against Collingwood. The Blues and Magpies will clash at the Queen Elizabeth Oval from 4.40pm this ... >> view original

Magpies fly to Bendigo

The Magpies will spend two days in the Greater Bendigo region, staging training sessions, clinics and school visits as the club immerses itself in the local community. With the entire squad poised to make the trip north, the camp will mark the first ... >> view original

Inspired by Heston, the iconic Australian dish from Bendigo: the Lambington

Self-taught Bendigo chef, 27-year-old Justin McPhail is the creator of the dish. His introduction to cooking reads like an Australian romance between a man and his love of beer and food. "I got into food through home brewing," he said. He wanted to ... >> view original

Councillor Elise Chapman referred for misconduct over offensive tweet to ...

Cr Elise Chapman admitted sending an image of female genital mutilation to a woman who supported the building of a mosque in Bendigo. Mayor Peter Cox said council saw the tweet as “abhorrent and inexcusable” and the Municipal Association of Victoria ... >> view original