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Bendigo child being treated for meningococcal disease

Health officials have confirmed a child in Bendigo, in central Victoria, is being treated for meningococcal disease. The child fell ill in recent days and is said to be responding well to treatment at the Bendigo Hospital. A spokesman for the ... >> view original

Bendigo politicians pay tribute to Kirner

FORMER Victorian premier Joan Kirner has been remembered as a trailblazer and role model by Bendigo politicians. Mrs Kirner's death from oesophageal cancer was announced on Monday evening. Member for Bendigo West Maree Edwards paid tribute to ... >> view original

Frost warning for central Victoria

Have you taken any pictures of this morning's frost? We'd love to see them - find us on Facebook or Twitter, or email ashley.fritsch@fairfaxmedia.com.au. The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a frost warning for central Victoria this morning. The ... >> view original

Dean races to third in keirin final

BENDIGO teenager Braeden Dean was on the podium after a thrilling keirin final at the finale to the International Track Series cycling meet on Adelaide's Super-drome. The fifth day included thrilling battles in the men's and women's keirin, and the men ... >> view original

Bendigo's unbeaten netball run rolls on

Unbeaten in its previous three events, the BFNL team headed into the northern association championships competition the favourites to score a berth in the state finals. After a flat start, the talented young side was able to win the final 16-2 against ... >> view original

WADA appeals Australian sports scientist not guilty verdicts

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) " The World Anti-Doping Agency will appeal the Australian Football League anti-doping tribunal's decision to clear sports scientist Stephen Danks of 21 charges related to the Essendon club's supplements case. The AFL tribunal ... >> view original

Michelle den Dekker announced as Adelaide Thunderbirds' new head coach

The Australian Diamonds assistant coach and former captain said she was honoured to take the reigns of the Thunderbirds in the ANZ Championship. "It's an absolute privilege to be named the new coach of the Adelaide Thunderbirds and I'm very excited to ... >> view original

David Saker keen to get James Pattinson on the park for Bushrangers

New Victoria coach David Saker feels James Pattinson has the potential to be one of the best bowlers in the world. Pattinson was ruled out of Australia's tour of the West Indies due to a hamstring injury, the latest in a long line of setbacks. Since being sent ... >> view original

Australia's Nathan Lyon returns to happy hunting ground against West Indies

Nathan Lyon is excited by his return to a happy hunting ground for this week's first Test against the West Indies. The off-spinner may have only played three Tests in the Caribbean, in 2012, but it was one of his most successful tours for his country. Lyon picked ... >> view original

A match made in heaven: Rafael Nadal and the $1 million luxury watch

Tennis superstar Rafael Nadal is known to be one of the most obsessive, ritual-oriented players on court. From the placement of his two water bottles, to tying his shoes and wiping off the sweat from his face; nose first, left ear, nose again then right ear, the 28 ... >> view original