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Motorist dies after car catches fire near Bendigo

A motorist has died after the car they were driving ploughed into a tree and caught fire near Bendigo on Saturday afternoon. A Holden station wagon was travelling west on Wimmera Highway in Newbridge when it hit the rear of a Ford Sedan around 5.15pm. >> view original

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

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

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

A new technique might help to deal with sickle cell anemia

According to a study published Nature Communications magazine, changing a single letter of the human red blood cell DNA could be the key to curing sickle cell anemia and other blood-related diseases. The study led by Merlin Crossley, Dean of Science at ... >> view original

Community rallies to smash $80000 target to help Braiden Peters-Whitwell

GOOD LUCK BRAIDEN: Four-year-old Braiden Peters-Whitwell pictured on Thursday morning at Westmead Hospital, just after surgery to have his central line put in. Photo: SUPPLIED. FOUR-YEAR-OLD Braiden Peters-Whitwell has captured the hearts of ... >> view original

Vet stunned by python who ate barbecue tongs

A cautionary tale for snake owners - don't use the barbeque tongs when you're feeding it. Winston the python's owner was using tongs to feed him a rat when he swallowed them both. The vet took some convincing about what was wrong: "I've been a vet ... >> view original

Ice: The violence-inducing drug destroying communities and ending too many lives

ANY frontline police officer will tell you the worst thing about the deadly and addictive drug ice is the violence associated with it. They — along with health and social workers — will also tell you it is by far the worst illegal drug they have ever had to deal with. >> view original