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Bendigo mosque protests: Anti-racism demonstrators to face off with right-wing ...

A massive police operation has prevented Saturday's demonstrations in Bendigo from descending into the same ugly scenes that marred other recent anti-Islam rallies and counter demonstrations in Melbourne. More than 420 uniformed police officers and ... >> view original

Marilyn Monroe: Giant of the screen comes to Bendigo Art Gallery

One of the world's most famous film stars will soon be heading to Bendigo. And she's big, really big. An eight-metre-high statue of Marilyn Monroe is among the pieces locked in for a major exhibition of the iconic actress' wardrobe, belongings and ... >> view original

Marilyn Monroe exhibition comes to Bendigo Art Gallery

HOLLYWOOD legend Marilyn Monroe will be honoured in a blockbuster exhibition at the Bendigo Art Gallery. The exhibition, opening next March, will feature about 100 of the star's costumes, personal clothing items and effects, gallery director Karen ... >> view original

Bendigo council pushes ahead with plans for new $30m Kangaroo Flat pool ...

Bendigo's Mayor says the council is proceeding with plans for a new aquatic centre in the city, despite continuing opposition to the project. The council is about to call for expressions of interest to build the $30 million facility in Kangaroo Flat ... >> view original

Rolling coverage of the Bendigo mosque protests

Bendigo mosque protests40 minutes ago; Activists cull wild dog competition1 day, 20 hours ago; Malcolm Turnbull publicly ridiculed...49 minutes ago; Tony Abbott's parting gift: an $80,...51 minutes ago; The week in pictures | photos1 hour, 17 minutes ... >> view original

Protest groups to face off in Bendigo

Police in Bendigo keep anti-mosque protesters and anti-racism protesters fairly separate as demonstrations get underway. Vision courtesy: ABC News. 10/10/15. The ghosts of Central Station (Video Thumbnail). Up next... The ghosts of Central Station. >> view original

Tendering begins for Bendigo stadium expansion

Mayor Peter Cox said that the combined budget of over AU$46.5m (£21.9m) for the new Aquatic Leisure & Wellbeing Centre and Bendigo Stadium redevelopment projects makes them the largest package of works the city has ever released. “It's even more ... >> view original

Woman dies trying to save boy in surf

A WOMAN has died after she tried to save a boy who was swept away in the surf at Tweed Heads. The 26-year-old dived in after the nine-year-old boy after he was pulled in from some rocks at near the Fingal Head Lighthouse about 4pm. She immediately ... >> view original

Hundreds rally in Canberra's CBD in support of asylum seekers

More than 300 people have rallied in Canberra's CBD in support of asylum seekers who are being held in detention centres on Manus island and Nauru. The pro-refugee rally saw scores of religious groups, education institutions, unions and community ... >> view original

Man accused of setting a dog on to police after wielding bow and arrow

A NSW police dog. The man has been charged with several offences. Photograph: Simone De Peak/Getty Images. Australian Associated Press. Saturday 10 October 2015 19.07 EDT. Share on Facebook · Share on Twitter · Share via Email · Share on ... >> view original