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Bendigo Business Council says traders would welcome interest rate cut as RBA ...

Bendigo's peak business group says local traders would benefit from a further cut to interest rates. The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) board decided yesterday to leave rates steady at 2.25 per cent but the RBA governor has indicated further cuts are ... >> view original

Bernie Harrower looks to legal action after Bendigo Spirit bust-up

Bendigo Spirit coach Bernie Harrower has threatened to take legal action against the Bendigo Spirit board if it does not honour the option year on his contract. Harrower has won two WNBL championships and was a co-founder and foundation coach of the ... >> view original

Wagga population growth rate of 1 per cent 'not enough': Chris Fitzpatrick

“Look at Bendigo, Ballarat and Geelong; they have so much more political muscle because of their population basis,” he said. “1 per cent is acceptable but we really do need to push the buttons a bit more.” A Senate inquiry will later this year examine ... >> view original

Jockey outpaces rivals to win picnic premiership

BENDIGO hoop Courtney Pace completed a successful summer by taking out the Victorian Picnic Jockey Premiership on the weekend. The 25-year-old finished the picnic season with 31 winners from her 131 starts. She saved her best day out for last, riding ... >> view original

Lady Braves await tip-off: Video

“I play a lot more of an Australian style, just with more finesse, but I still like to battle at the post too, so I think it will help,” she said. “I like to run; they like to run, so I think I am going to fit in alright." Bendigo will take on the ... >> view original

Golden Square on hunt for new cricket coach

GOLDEN Square Cricket Club is seeking a new senior coach for next Bendigo District Cricket Association season. The new coach will take over from Scott Johnson. “We want someone who will demonstrate passion for the game of cricket and a willingness to ... >> 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

Architect Eli Giannini gives Bendigo library a new chapter in its life

Occupying a prominent site in Bendigo's CBD is the library. Adjacent to the historic town hall, the library, originally designed in the mid-1980s, was one of the least 'polished jewels' in the streetscape. However, with its solid concrete-block walls ... >> view original

Bendigo Addy Gala Parade: Photos

Photo salesAll pictures appearing in this gallery are available for sale at the Bendigo Advertiser during office hours or by calling 5434 4400. Pictures: Bendigo Easter Gala Parade - faces in the crowd. Pictures: Bendigo's Easter Gala Parade kicks off. >> 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