Last Top Stories: 24-hour disappearance of 18yo Bendigo jogger an 'horrendous' ordeal, parents say

24-hour disappearance of 18yo Bendigo jogger an 'horrendous' ordeal, parents say

The parents of an 18-year-old jogger who went missing near Bendigo in Victoria last week have issued a statement expressing their "indescribable relief" that she was located alive. The woman was found in a car at Maiden Gully on Thursday, more than 24 ... >> view original

Bendigo man faces court in relation to jogger found missing after 25 hours

“We would like to thank hospital staff at Bendigo and the female police who assisted our daughter … and our family is also effusive in its praise of La Trobe University. While we were stuck in the UK, the rest of our family and friends were incredibly ... >> view original

Bendigo student jogger 'staying strong' as 'hermit' faces charges

“We'd like to specifically mention Inspector Michael Talbot who controlled the SES search, and Senior Sergeant Rod Stewart and Sergeants Jason Hawke, Luke Kinder and Ben O'Regan from Bendigo Police, who we had personal contact with from London ... >> view original

Bendigo's economic growth 'positive'

A GLOBAL banking economist says Bendigo is leading the way in economic growth and development for regional cities. A low Australian dollar and low interest rates was creating favourable investment and interest in local retail, education and ... >> view original

ASIC seeks removal of Hermitage Bendigo land banking scheme administrators

Australia's corporate regulator is trying to remove the administrators appointed to a failed investment scheme in Bendigo in central Victoria. The Hermitage Bendigo land banking scheme went into administration last month. A creditors' meeting was held ... >> view original

Bendigo and Adelaide Bank bosses face heat on Great Southern

Bendigo and Adelaide Bank bosses, including chief executive Mike Hirst, are to appear before a Senate inquiry this week to be grilled over the circumstances surrounding the provision and purchasing of loans to thousands of people in the failed Great ... >> view original

Mayors had great role in Rotary Club

The Bendigo Rotary Club is 90 years old this year and will celebrate with a special gathering at the Capital Theatre on Saturday, August 22. Among the entertainment will be a re-enactment of the first meeting of the Bendigo Rotary Club by the Bendigo ... >> view original

Bishop's Bendigo connection scrutinised

BENDIGO-based aviation company MyJet is embroiled in the latest chapter of the Bronwyn Bishop travel expenses saga which could see the Speaker forced to step down from the role. Bendigo political lobbyist Andrew Gibbs' company Primary Policy ... >> view original

Spalding to set job agenda

BENDIGO business leader Margot Spalding has been chosen to join a state government initiative to drive innovation and jobs growth. Ms Spalding joins 11 other leaders in retail, media, farming and employment on Premier Daniel Andrews' Jobs and ... >> view original

Police believe university student kidnapped as Bendigo man questioned

It comes after police searched a town northwest of Bendigo over the disappearance of an 18-year-old woman who was believed to have been held captive for more than 24 hours. Her alleged ordeal began when she set off on a run in a national park in One ... >> view original