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Gunmen played Russian roulette with Bendigo drug dealer

A small-time Bendigo drug dealer was being held hostage in a Melbourne hotel room when two gunman began playing Russian roulette with him, a court has heard. Court of Appeal Justices Robert Osborn, David Beach and Stephen McLeish said the dealer, ... >> view original

Worldwide food movement in Bendigo

Ben has lived in Bendigo for most of his life and brought along his friend Rosemary. "It's a lovely community activity, it brings people together. I hate the waste of food in modern society and I think this is wonderful," Rosemary said (ABC Central ... >> view original

Bendigo livestock agent wins Victorian Young Auctioneers Competition at Pakenham

Bendigo livestock agent Zeb Broadbent, originally from Bridgewater in central Victoria, won the competition for the second year in a row. "I'm feeling quite pleased with that effort...lucky enough I got the job done again," he said. "I don't try and ... >> view original

Campaign for inclusive Bendigo

Community, business, political and religious in Bendigo joined forces this morning to launch a campaign they hope will brand the city as a welcoming and harmonious place to live, visit and do business in the face of a series of protests and rallies ... >> view original

State government extends funding for grassroots football and netball

AFL Central Victoria regional manager Paul Hamilton said clubs across the region, which included the Bendigo, Loddon Valley, Heathcote, North Central and Bendigo junior leagues, had benefited strongly from funding in the past and encouraged them to ... >> view original

Economy is key to growth

At Bendigo Tourism's annual general meeting on Monday night Minister for Tourism and Major Events John Eren wanted to know what was next for Bendigo. Mr Eren was a guest speaker and said tourism was a big part of regional Victoria economy. He said ... >> view original

Bendigo tree branch tragedy: Mum Kristy Thomson seeks compensation for ...

Kristy Thomson was walking through Bendigo's Rosalind Park with her young daughter Patiya Schreiber when they were hit by a four-tonne tree branch in December 2013. Little Patiya died at the scene while Ms Thomson suffered a raft of injuries. >> view original

History on show in Lost calendar

The Lost Bendigo and District Facebook page and the Rotary Club of Bendigo Next Generation have joined forces to produce their second calendar featuring images of historic local landmarks. Around 2000 calendars will be available from businesses around ... >> view original

Police Wrap | Monday, September 21

Bendigo: Police are appealing for witnesses after a random attack in Bendigo's CBD in the early hours of Saturday morning. A 22-year-old woman was sitting with friends at a Bull Street cafe around 2.45am when an unknown man approached and punched ... >> view original

Bendigo calls for solidarity as fascists prepare to march

Council approval for the construction of a mosque in the regional Victorian city of Bendigo has prompted a vicious, racist backlash against Muslims, the council and anti-racist activists. Local bigots have teamed up with the fascist group United ... >> view original