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Pilot narrowly avoided trees in Bendigo emergency landing ATSB report finds

Investigators say a pilot only just avoided a row of trees during an emergency landing at the Bendigo Airport earlier this year. In its final report into the incident, the Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) said the Cirrus aircraft was being ... >> view original

Bendigo mosque protest fears kill Uncorked wine festival

Bendigo Winegrowers Association vice-president Wes Vine said the cancellation of the event, which involves guests being served wine and canapes from local restaurants and wineries at heritage sites around the gold rush town, would cost local businesses ... >> view original

Trans-Pacific Partnership: Bendigo MP Lisa Chesters demands more detail on ...

The federal Member for Bendigo says central Victorians should be concerned about a lack of transparency in a big trade deal involving Australia. Twelve countries, including Australia, signed the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) on Monday. Labor MP Lisa ... >> view original

Anti-Islamic group stage fake beheading in Bendigo

Anti-Islamic campaigners have staged a mock beheading outside the Bendigo council offices in protest against plans for the city's first mosque. Members of the United Patriots Front (UPF) gathered outside the offices over the weekend and cut the head ... >> view original

Vanuatu sends message of thanks

Helping hand: Zahlia hands over some of the funds raised by the Bendigo community for cyclone affected Vanuatu. Picture: CONTRIBUTED. Year 9 student Zahlia Burrill-Grinton has returned from her trip to Vanuatu, having successfully distributed the ... >> view original

Tensions over anti-mosque rally force closures in Bendigo

Both sides in the year-long controversy over the planned mosque have stepped up their activities ahead of a planned rally next Saturday, with up to 2000 people yesterday attending a community picnic opposite the Bendigo Town Hall for pro-mosque group ... >> view original

Victoria wins $1.3b defence contract for 1000 new armoured Hawkei patrol ...

The contract will see 170 jobs created in Bendigo, and a further 60 jobs further along the Victorian supply chain. Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull inspected the hi-tech vehicles at the Australian Defence Force proving ground at Monegeeta, north-west of ... >> view original

Demons sign Bendigo star

The reigning Michelsen Medal as Bendigo Football League's best-and-fairest will join the Goulburn Valley Football League Demons next season. Filo, 25, will play in the Northern Territory Football League with Nightcliff during summer before moving to ... >> view original

Why the Socceroos' match against Jordan means more than a game

Coach Ange Postecoglou notes his side's improvements over its past three games as the Socceroos prepare to face Jordan in a World Cup qualifying match. PT1M11S 620 349. Autoplay OnOff; Video feedback; Video settings. Video will begin in 5 seconds. >> view original

Steve Smith makes brave stand for NSW Blues against South Australia

Steve Smith was the anchor of the NSW innings in Thursday's Matador Cup match against South Australia after being forced to dig in as the star-studded Blues finished on 9-266 after falling to rash shots, a dogged attack and brilliant fielding at North ... >> view original