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Rival protesters plan to face off in Bendigo over building of mosque

The United Patriots Front, a splinter group of Reclaim Australia, announced last week that it would rally outside Bendigo Town Hall at 3pm on Saturday, August 29. Opposing group No Room for Racism on Thursday unveiled plans for a counter-rally on the ... >> view original

Whooping cough spikes across Bendigo

BENDIGO is in the midst of its worst winter for whooping cough in years, with infection rates of the respiratory disease already three-and-a-half times higher than it was at this stage in 2014. The City of Greater Bendigo has recorded 81 cases of ... >> view original

Illegal dumping draws fine

THE state's peak environmental watchdog has fined the owner of a Bendigo gardening business for illegally dumping industrial waste in a national park. The Environment Protection Authority Victoria slapped a $1771 fine on the unidentified businessman ... >> view original

Wilson rejoins Bendigo Spirit

THE Bendigo Bank Spirit has added a familiar face to its roster for the 2015-16 WNBL season. Foundation player Andrea Wilson has committed to the club for another year. The 29-year-old said she was looking forward to again joining sister Kelly at the ... >> view original

Brutal Clashes In Store at Bendigo International

The main draw of the City of Greater Bendigo International, PSA W5 event begins on Friday August 21 with the Men's event already underway as a host of exciting matches light up the courts. Pakistan's Tayyab Aslam is the number one seed for the Men's ... >> view original

Empowering community groups

GRANTED: Celebrating Empowering Eaglehawk grants are (front) Dani Derksen from Eaglehawk Secondary, vice president Emma Lewis, and Eaglehawk Bowling Club treasurer Stephen Piercy with sponsors (back) John Barlow (Bendigo Telco), Ross ... >> view original

Families flock to outer suburbs

There are an estimated 609 children aged four and under in Strathfieldsaye, while there are 490 children in the same demographic in Maiden Gully – the highest proportion in Bendigo. About 25.9 per cent of Strathfieldsaye residents are aged 14 and under. >> view original

Bendigo engineering students receive international recognition

Bendigo engineering students receive international recognition. By Larissa Romensky. With the world's deserts on the increase due to global warming and many countries with arid areas relying on rail travel, two La Trobe University students' findings ... >> view original

Run for Dad hits the track on Father's Day

Every race finisher will receive a medal supplied by the Poyser Motor Group. Run for Dad is on September 6 at the Bendigo Racecourse. The event begins at 10am for runners and 10.30am for those choosing to walk with breakfast served upon completion. >> view original

Steenkamp family hails move to block Pistorius release

South African paralympian athlete Oscar Pistorius was due for release just 10 months into his 5 year sentence. AFP Photo. Tweet. mail. img. newvision. Tweet. mail; img. THE family of Reeva Steenkamp has welcomed the surprise decision to block the ... >> view original