No Bendigo pool decision yet says council amid fears project to be downsized and other top stories

No Bendigo pool decision yet says council amid fears project to be downsized

The Bendigo council has restated that no decision has been made about whether it will go ahead with plans to build a new aquatic centre in the central Victorian city. Permits have been approved for the $30 million facility planned for Kangaroo Flat but ... >> 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

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

RSPCA pet adoptions 19.03.15

Weather. Your 4-day local weather forecast · Bendigo Advertiser. Thursday March 19, 2015. Community · Bendigo Community. Larger / SmallerNight Mode. Animals awaiting adoption at the Bendigo and Castlemaine RSPCA shelters. March 19, 2015, 12:30 ... >> view original

Bendigo group rejects scaled-back pool option

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

JETS GOOD FOR CRICKET

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

Bendigo's Ulumbarra Theatre: one month to go until opening

With one month to go until its official opening, how much remains to be done around Bendigo's new theatre? Plenty, and construction teams know it. Past 5:00pm, the Ulumbarra Theatre site is still a hive of activity. Diggers move earth outside around ... >> 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

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

Java back for Bendigo Guineas

The 1400-metre Listed event will be his first run since seeing a four-race winning streak halted when fourth against the older horses in the Group 1 C.F. Orr Stakes (1400m), but the Hall of Fame trainer said the three-year-old had appreciated a let-up ... >> view original