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Bendigo SES: why we volunteer | Video

But as well as supporting the community an helping in emergency situations, Natalie and her Bendigo SES team have become close friends. “I enjoy the bond. We are a team and we work together so well,” she said. “They are so professional but at same time ... >> view original

Ned Kelly musical and new theatre could put Bendigo on the map

It's the third week of rehearsals for Ned, a new musical based on the story of Ned Kelly, Australia's favourite outlaw, and it is hipster beards and prop guns at 50 paces as four young men led by Bendigo-reared actor Gardner play out a crucial scene. >> view original

View: Dell helps to show off Bendigo

POST Office Gallery provides a social history element to the City of Greater Bendigo's strong cultural foundation. Established in 2010, Post Office Gallery is a satellite space of Bendigo Art Gallery, providing residents and visitors to the city with a ... >> view original

Marcia Penrose and Bryan Clements celebrate 50th wedding anniversary

He also played with Sandhurst, and was part of the Bendigo Pioneers coaching group. Marcia was a foundation member of the Zonta Club of Bendigo for 27 years including a term as president, and was also on district council. They taught at several Bendigo ... >> view original

Cadets complete annual march: Photos

Australian Navy Cadets at TS Bendigo for their Annual Inspection by The Inspecting Officer, LCDR Roger Cram ANC. Picture: JIM ALDERSEY. Australian Navy Cadets at TS Bendigo for their Annual Inspection by The Inspecting Officer, LCDR Roger Cram ... >> view original

Coat drive brings hidden need to fore

TRIO: BCHS chief exec Kim Sykes (centre) with Pristine Drycleaners' Sarah Richards (left) and Jane Townsend (right). Picture: BRENDAN McCARTHY. BENDIGO Community Health Services' annual community coat drive is up and running, with 700 coats ... >> view original

Iron ore inquiry in 'national interest'

Independent Senator Nick Xenophon is continuing his push for an inquiry into iron ore prices, claiming the sooner there is one the better it will be for the country. The call follows iron ore prices halving since the last budget, and amid claims Rio Tinto and BHP ... >> view original

Qld government to rely on LNG

Despite a downturn in commodity prices, the Queensland government will still heavily rely on the emerging $70 billion liquefied natural gas industry to boost state coffers. Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk on Friday toured Queensland Curtis LNG's (QCLNG) ... >> view original

Australia shares end higher, snap two weeks of declines

(Updates to close). SYDNEY May 15 (Reuters) - Australian shares rose on Friday and ended higher for the week, turning around following two straight weekly declines after a record high on Wall Street gave sentiment a boost. The S&P/ASX 200 index climbed ... >> view original

Child care the hot topic out of budget

Positive: Anthony Mason, Kiama MP Gareth Ward, Debra Murphy, Kevin Ayres, Craig James, Cunningham MP Sharon Bird, Sue Baker-Finch, Warwick Shanks and Adam Cole at the Illawarra Business Chamber, KPMG and Commonwealth Bank annual ... >> view original