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Castlemaine takes up fight against Bendigo to claim invention of the Chiko Roll

"We want to generate a grass-root of moral outrage about a key piece of Castlemaine cultural heritage being stolen by those bullies up the highway in Bendigo," Mr Milne said. He described the great culinary masterpiece, loved by most footy fans, as ... >> view original

Islamic Mission vows to keep pushing for Bendigo mosque approval

Islamic leaders say they will continue taking the legal steps needed to build Bendigo's first mosque. Mosque opponents have launched action in the Victorian Court of Appeal to challenge the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal's decision to ... >> view original

Former soldier jailed over Marong burglary near Bendigo

A judge has told a 32-year-old former soldier, jailed for her role in an aggravated burglary near Bendigo, that her life is on a knife-edge. The County Court has been told Melanie Warren went to a home in Marong in March last year to recover a drug debt. >> view original

One flag drought is guaranteed to end

They are North Bendigo and Leitchville-Gunbower – the two combatants for this Saturday's HDFL premiership in what will be the first grand final since 1989 not to feature any of Colbinabbin, Mount Pleasant or Lockington-Bamawm United. And whichever way ... >> view original

Minister for Public Transport Jacinta Allan announces upgrade of Bendigo-line ...

From next week, electronic displays, public address announcement messages and customer information points will be installed at Clarkefield, Riddells Creek, Gisborne, Macedon, Woodend, Kyneton, Malmsbury, Castlemaine, Kangaroo Flat and Bendigo. >> view original

On the go | Wednesday, September 9

Golden City Support cops fine: Bendigo disability services provider Golden City Support Services is seeking further legal advice after a decision by Bendigo Magistrates' Court to fine the organisation $15,000 for a breach of the Occupational Health and ... >> view original

Bendigo: A city split over a multicultural future

Bendigo, a week on from violent protests over plans for a mosque. Photo: Paul Jeffers. Friday afternoon, ground zero in the latest round of the culture war over Islam: A man and woman in their 60s are carrying a newly-bought Afghan carpet to their car. >> view original

Bendigo-based disability service agency fined $15K over injured worker

A Bendigo-based disability service agency has been fined $15,000 for failing to provide a safe environment for a carer who was injured. WorkSafe Victoria said Golden City Support Services was found guilty of one charge but avoided a conviction. >> view original

Bendigo International Festival of Exploratory Music review: a success to shout ...

The third annual Bendigo International Festival of Exploratory Music (BIFEM) was heralded from the city's lookout at sunset on Friday. Well might founder and artistic director David Chisholm shout it from the rooftops. Subtle improvisations by trumpet ... >> view original

BCHS stands against family violence

Staff took part in Take A Stand training last month to equip them in dealing with it in a professional manner. Bendigo Community Health Services chief executive officer Kim Sykes said the training would support staff to identify gender inequality and ... >> view original