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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

Islamic State battles Syrian army near ancient citadel: monitor

BEIRUT Fighting between Islamic State militants and the Syrian army was reported on Saturday near an ancient citadel in the historic city of Palmyra, the target of a big offensive by the jihadist group that has raised concern for the U.N. world heritage site. >> view original

Death penalty is 'easy way out' says Boston runner Bobby O'Donnell in Australia

Bobby O'Donnell​ woke early on Saturday to prepare for the North Face 50-kilometre cross-country run through the Blue Mountains. Backpacking in Australia, he has had little access to Wi-Fi or the news, so he didn't catch the headlines out of the United ... >> view original

More than 100 migrants found on southern Thailand island as thousands remain ...

Thailand has found more than 100 migrants on a southern island while thousands remain adrift as boats are pushed back out into south-east Asia's seas by governments who have ignored a UN call for a coordinated rescue. The crisis arose after smugglers ... >> view original

PM Modi hard-sells 'Make in India' to China, Asian giants sign deals...

Prime Minister Narendra Modi pitched the 'Make in India' initiative to China's top businessmen on Saturday, asking them to take advantage of his nation's changed economic environment which is aimed at turning it into an export powerhouse. Indian and ... >> view original