Row over Bendigo councillor Elise Chapman genital mutilation tweet still ... and other top stories

Row over Bendigo councillor Elise Chapman genital mutilation tweet still ...

The Mayor of Bendigo had to shout down questioners and hecklers after telling last night's council meeting the latest controversy surrounding his colleague Elise Chapman remains unresolved. Councillor Chapman met the mayor and fellow councillors ... >> view original

Bendigo band Chase the Ace launch debut album

The band, which formed four years ago, has been working on Warriors of the Wastleand for 12 months. Chase the Ace consist of lead guitarist and vocalist Jack Crosbie, Tyler Maloney on guitar, Mitch Chartlon on bass and Jack's sister Tara Crosbie on drums. >> view original

Bendigo Spirit beat Sydney University Flames 85-77 to book WNBL grand final ...

The Bendigo Spirit have kept alive their dream of a WNBL hat-trick, after guard Kelly Wllson produced a career-best performance in a 85-77 preliminary final home win over Sydney University Flames. Opals star Wilson scored a WNBL personal career-high 32 ... >> view original

Bendigo councillor's genital mutilation tweet sparks online petition

She published the picture in response to a Twitter user's support for plans for Bendigo's first mosque. She accompanied the image of five children with mutilated genitalia with the text "Oh we could have this here too? Would you like your fanny sliced ... >> view original

Karnezis has his eyes set on round one

He booted three goals in their first NAB Challenge match against Hawthorn. Karnezis said that was his first step in securing a spot for round one. His next step is to continue his good form in the Pies' second pre-season match in Bendigo against rivals ... >> view original

RSPCA pet adoptions 05.03.15

Weather. Your 4-day local weather forecast · Bendigo Advertiser. Thursday March 5, 2015. News · Local News. Larger / SmallerNight Mode. Animals awaiting adoption at the Bendigo and Castlemaine RSPCA shelters. March 5, 2015, 11 a.m.. See who's ... >> view original

Courses set for novice orienteers

BENDIGO Orienteers holds its second newcomers event at Brown's Reef, near Kangaroo Flat, on Saturday. See your ad here. Two courses suitable for beginners will be open between 9am and 1pm, with club members on hand to help explain the ... >> view original

On the Go Bendigo: Wednesday, March 4, 2015

GOOD morning central Victoria - how are you on this fine Wednesday? Bendigo is expected to reach a top of 26 degrees today, while Echuca is heading for a top of 28 degrees and Kyneton a top of 23 degrees. Here's what's making news across the region:. >> view original

Mosque debate needs maturity

It is disgraceful the way the media, members of the City of Greater Bendigo Council and some political leaders have treated Elise Chapman. It is the rest of the Bendigo council that needs to be sacked not Ms Chapman. The council did not follow due ... >> view original

The Wiggles head to jail to show off Bendigo's new theatre

Victoria's newest theatre is opening in a space that has seen no shortage of drama already. Bendigo's Sandhurst Gaol has formerly been home to the likes of Mark "Chopper" Read and Ronald Ryan but it's The Wiggles who will be bringing the ruckus in the ... >> view original