Bendigo group rejects scaled-back pool option and other top stories

Bendigo group rejects scaled-back pool option

KFCE rejects plan to halve pool at proposed leisure centreBendigo Advertiser >> view original

Bendigo Buddhist prayer room accidentally burned down by worshippers

The fire was accidentally lit by a Nepalese family who travelled from Melbourne to the monastery north of Bendigo to mourn the death of their father. Several candles left burning as the family departed soon lit other items on the alter, and soon the ... >> view original

Federal Govt to investigate claims training provider tricked Bendigo refugees ...

Federal authorities have confirmed they are investigating allegations that refugees living in Bendigo, in central Victoria, were tricked into signing up with private training groups. Some members of Bendigo's Karen community said they signed up to a ... >> view original

House prices strong despite apparent fall

Within Bendigo, Maiden Gully recorded the highest median house price at $415,000. More recent figures up to the end of 2014, as yet unreleased by the Valuer-General, show a bounceback in prices. The unreleased figures show a 12 month growth of 4.8 per ... >> view original

Death of former Bendigo MP and mayor Daryl McClure sparks tributes

Mr McClure held the state seat of Bendigo, in central Victoria, for the Liberal Party between 1973 and 1982, before later serving as the city's mayor. Victorian Liberal leader Matthew Guy said Mr McClure was a good servant of the party. "Very sad loss ... >> view original

Group 1 winner to back up at Bendigo

Initially, McKay thought his stable star's 11th placing in the Group 1 event won by Spillway was the sign of horse at the end of his preparation. But the way the son of Encosta de Lago has rebounded from the 2000m event makes McKay think there may be ... >> view original

Koroit bowlers win Pot of Gold at Bendigo Country Week

A 36-2 victory in Tuesday's play netted Koroit's Shane Cashill and Brendan Keane the Pot of Gold riches in the Bendigo Bank-backed Bendigo Country Week Bowls pairs action. Cashill and Keane were in hot from on the Marong greens. The Pot of Gold was ... >> view original

NAB Challenge: Carlton defeats Collingwood in Bendigo, Brodie Grundy and ...

5. KEEP the country Challenge games. The NAB Challenge rural roadshow found a good home in Bendigo's picturesque Queen Elizabeth Oval, and the atmosphere was a reminder the days when these two old rivals fought it out at the old suburban venues. >> view original

WAY OUT WEST: MORE HUMBLE PIE

Just like I didn't expect the Jets to get anywhere near the Bendigo District Cricket Association finals this season, I didn't tip them to get past Bendigo United in last weekend's semi-final. But the Jets did – by 58 runs – and that serving of humble ... >> view original

Stokes eyes more Bendigo success

Stokes eyes more Bendigo success. Brad Bishop @bradbishop12; 17 March, 2015. Phillip Stokes. He was victorious with his only runner last year and Phillip Stokes has tripled his representation for Saturday's Golden Mile raceday at Bendigo. Adelaide's ... >> view original