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Bendigo Health promises more resources to curb assaults on Simpkin House ...

The operator of a Bendigo aged care facility says it is boosting resources to help staff deal with difficult patients. The Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation said it had received more than 100 reports over recent months of staff at Simpkin ... >> view original

Hope for meeting to galvanise community support to save Bendigo science centre

A public meeting is being held today as efforts continue to save Bendigo's science education centre. The Discovery Science and Technology Centre at the Bendigo Railway Station is facing closure next month because of a funding shortfall. The Bendigo ... >> view original

Bendigo Ulumbarra Theatre subcontractors owed funds in building dispute

Subcontractors who worked on Bendigo's new theatre are owed several million dollars because of a dispute with the builder leading the project. The Ulumbarra Theatre opened to the public in April to rave reviews. The federal and state governments and ... >> view original

Plans for stadium unveiled

A NEW 4000 seat stadium will bring more jobs and tourist dollars to Bendigo, according to Premier Daniel Andrews. Mr Andrews was in town on Tuesday to unveil plans for the $16.5 million Bendigo Stadium upgrade. The new facility will boast three indoor ... >> view original

Bendigo students to perform Winter concert

BENDIGO Senior Secondary College students will perform in Strategem Studio's first public performance on Wednesday night. The new performing arts space is part of the Ulumbarra Theatre complex. Year 12 solo musicians and ensembles will perform, with ... >> view original

WWF: Where is the funding for the Great Barrier Reef?

Pamela Frost Journalist Pam has been at the Daily Mercury since March 2013 and has also worked as a journalist in Batemans Bay and Wellington both in NSW. And yes, that does make her a Blues supporter. Growing up she moved around different places ... >> view original

Pope Francis blasts global warming deniers in leaked draft of encyclical

A draft of a major environmental document by Pope Francis says “the bulk of global warming” is caused by human activity and calls on people — especially the world's rich — to take steps to mitigate the damage by reducing consumption and reliance on fossil ... >> view original

The death of a white blood cell filmed for the first time

Red and white blood cells. When white blood cells die, molecules are ejected into nearby cells, possibly to alert them to the potential presence of a pathogen, researchers say. Photo / Thinkstock. Scientists have captured the moment a white blood cell dies ... >> view original

Renewables could overtake coal in producing electricity by 2030 if climate ...

The IEA says renewable energy will overtake coal as the biggest source of electricity supply by 2030. Share on twitter. by James Chessell. The International Energy Agency has suggested new technologies and government regulations are making a positive ... >> view original

Honey varieties tickle tastebuds

Local beekeeper John Craig has sold his honey at the pig and calf sale for close to three years. Sophie Lester. Popular Stories. 11-year-old faces lifetime rugby ban for punching referee · House Rules teams get second chance to avoid elimination · Violent ... >> view original