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Anxiously backstage at Bendigo's Ned, the musical

Bendigo born and trained musical director Loclan Mackenzie-Spencer is leading an all Bendigo orchestra, bar one, many of whom are teachers at local Girton Grammar School. This is the first time the orchestra pit has been used in a production at the ... >> view original

Two men and teen hurt after Bendigo police chase

Three people injured when their car crashed in Bendigo, after a chase with police, have been taken to hospital in Melbourne. Victoria Police's Major Collision Unit is investigating yesterday morning's crash, which followed a pursuit that officers said ... >> view original

Bendigo Bank, Bank of Queensland outperform big four

Amid all the talk of a banking stocks bubble, the big four have collectively managed only a marginal rise over the past 12 months – and have been decisively outperformed by the regional Bendigo Bank and Bank of Queensland. And if the Australian ... >> view original

Indigenous award for Bendigo social justice advocate

Bendigo's Shannon Ryan has won the Victorian Government's 2015 Ricci Marks Award. The Victorian Government presents the award to encourage young Aboriginal people to pursue their goals and aspirations. Previously known as the Aboriginal Young ... >> view original

Blicavs on the move

ONE of Australia's most promising young players, Sara Blicavs, is leaving the Bendigo Spirit. The talented forward and Spirit championship player, who left for Europe with the Australian Opals team on Wednesday, has been announced as Dandenong's ... >> view original

Footy coaches embrace inter-league challenge

It's a sentiment shared by Darryl Wilson who is in charge of Bendigo's under-18s team to tackle Ballarat at Eastern Oval. Ahead of Wednesday night's final training session and team selection, Ladson said inter-league football was a "unique opportunity ... >> view original

'Conspiracy theory' claim in Woolworths Bendigo land case

A property developer's tale that Woolworths deceived him when it tried to secure a plot of land in Bendigo for one of its first Masters hardware stores was a conspiracy theory worthy of the “weapons of mass destruction” presentation delivered to the UN ... >> view original

Bendigo apprentices among state's best

THREE Bendigo apprentices have been honoured with Apprentice of the Year awards by the Master Builder's Association of Victoria. Third year apprentice builder Daniel Carroll of David Coulston Builders was named Regional Apprentice of the Year. He said ... >> view original

Flood aftermath linked to post-traumatic stress

QUT researcher Kelly Dixon is looking at the mental health impacts on victims of the Brisbane 2011 and Mackay 2008 floods. Brisbane flood victims suffered more psychological distress during the rebuilding phase than as waters inundated their homes and ... >> view original

Share ideas for healthy morning tea

IN CELEBRATION of the annual fundraising event, Australia's Biggest Morning Tea, Cancer Council Queensland is sharing tips on how to shape the perfect healthy morning tea spread. Cancer Council Queensland spokeswoman Katie Clift said they were ... >> view original