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Guess who's coming to Bendigo?

The proposal by Australian Islamic Mission to build a $3 million mosque in rural Bendigo has already attracted an unsavoury crowd of protesters. But that may not be the worst of it. Some of the speakers hosted by AIM are so extreme they have been ... >> view original

Bendigo residents rebuff racists

About 300 anti-racism protesters rallied in Bendigo on October 10 as part of the Bendigo Action Coalition's Say no to racism and fascism campaign. Local residents and activists from across Victoria mobilised at the Bendigo Town Hall to oppose the far ... >> view original

Human rights commissioner defends United Patriots Front right to hold Bendigo ...

And it is what is guiding Mr Wilson in his support of the right of the United Patriots Front (UFP) to hold anti-Islam rallies in Bendigo. What was initially seen as a protest against approved plans to build Bendigo's first mosque has expanded into what ... >> view original

New Bendigo family violence centre sparks hope for more victims to seek help

Authorities hope a new centre in Bendigo for people affected by family violence and sexual abuse will encourage victims to ask for help. The centre will house police detectives, child protection staff, specially-trained counsellors and nursing services ... >> view original

Human Appeal International linked to Bendigo mosque

The organisation financing a planned mosque for Bendigo has received financial support from a charity accused of channelling funds to terrorists. It has also hosted a speaker banned elsewhere because of his extremist views. Australian Islamic Mission ... >> view original

Racism gets hot in Bendigo but elites serve it cold to migrants every day

So while “hot racism” breaks out from time to time – in Cronulla, in Bendigo – cold racism builds a gulag in the name of an orderly immigration system that will retain broad popular support, or in the name of defeating the people smugglers, or, most ... >> view original

Is hay fever worse in Bendigo?

IF you think your hay fever gets worse in Bendigo – you're probably right. Eaglehawk UFS Dispensary pharmacist Nicole Crameri said the city had a reputation for bringing on the sniffles. “We do find that Bendigo can be quite bad for hay fever,” she said. >> view original

Bendigo council security boosted for first meeting since September anti-mosque ...

People protesting against plans for a mosque in Bendigo have again rallied at a council meeting in the city. This month's council meeting took place with increased security after protesters forced the council to abandon its September meeting ... >> view original

A survivor's guide to adulthood by Gretel Killeen

The following is a brief survivor's guide to adulthood. It is intended for this year's crop of final year school students as they complete their exams and enter the big wide world. But it may also be used as a reference manual for anyone struggling ... >> view original

How to be sun safe without putting yourself at risk

Vanessa Brownnews.com.au. Share; Share on Facebook; Share on Twitter; Share on Google+; Share on Reddit; Email a friend. AUSTRALIA is renowned for having one of the highest skin cancer levels in the world, with two in three Australians diagnosed ... >> view original