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Charity benefits from world record crochet attempt in Bendigo

The CraftAlive Expo at the Bendigo Showgrounds was the venue for an attempt on the world record for most people crocheting at the same time. While the record attempt fell agonisingly short, the outcome is still a win for the community, as Teff Gutnecht ... >> view original

Police believe petrol bomb attack on Bendigo house and high-speed car chase ...

Police are trying to identify the driver of a sports car they believe was involved in a petrol bomb attack and a chase with officers in Bendigo in central Victoria. Police said a Molotov cocktail was thrown at a California Gully home just before 2:00am ... >> view original

WA team set for trek to Bendigo

AFTER more than 10 successful trips across the Nullabor, WA stud breeders will be again back in force at this year's Australian Sheep & Wool Show (ASWS) in Bendigo with a truck load of Merinos. And one thing that can be guaranteed the truck load of ... >> view original

The week in pictures

Bendigo Collectables Fair at Kangaroo Flat Leisure Centre. Gerald Cairns has a close look. picture: BRENDAN McCARTHY. 2 & 1/2 year-old Poppy Crameri puts a red nose on her dad Adam for Red Nose Day. Pictures: JODIE WIEGARD. The 10 minute ... >> view original

Gotta Take Care retired after Bendigo run

CHAMPION jumper Gotta Take Care's career is over after his failed bid to win a fourth-straight Brendan Drechsler Hurdle at Bendigo on Sunday. See your ad here. ACTION: King Of Dudes and jockey Shane Jackson fall in the Brendan Drechsler Hurdle. >> view original

Vic young auctioneer finalists announced

The distinctive sale style of young auctioneers was celebrated and enhanced at last week's Australian Livestock and Property Association (ALPA)'s school and state finalist selection at Bendigo. The competition was tightly contested and the 10 young ... >> view original

Gisborne's Bendigo Football League resurgence continues with 100-point ...

GISBORNE moved to within one game of the Bendigo Football League top five after a 100-point triumph over Maryborough on Saturday at Barkers Oval. One month after their finals chances appeared shot, the Dogs have roared back into contention after three ... >> view original

Training awards finalists announced

Bendigo Kangan Institute students Michelle Genardini and Jamie Kirkley are nominated for Victorian Vocational Student of the Year. Ms Genardini is studying a Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance while Mr Kirkley is completing a Certificate III in ... >> view original

Fernando breaks track record

That changed in sensational style in the heats of the Southern Cross Ten Bendigo Cup on Sunday night. Fernando Bale ran 23.386 seconds for the 425m trip, slashing Black Magic Opal's track record by 0.031 of a second. It was Fernando Bale's 14-straight ... >> view original

Priest's message of hope

“I was in Melbourne for four years, Shepparton for four-and-a-half years and have been back in Bendigo for five months. “The sense of community in country towns makes me feel at home. It ultimately comes down to community for me.” Fr Galea believes ... >> view original