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Pro- and anti-Islamic groups protest as Bendigo mosque rages

A major flashpoint was averted as about 300 anti-racism protesters — many wearing masks to cover their faces — marched along Mall Pall after earlier meeting at the Bendigo Town Hall. As they marched along the central Bendigo street, they spotted ... >> view original

Dandenong Rangers, Bendigo Spirit claim vital away wins to start WNBL season

Dandenong Rangers and Bendigo Spirit claimed invaluable away wins in the opening round of the WNBL season. The Rangers came back from 19 points down to beat University of Canberra Capitals 80-72 in Canberra on Saturday night, while the Spirit ... >> 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

Anti-Mosque Rally Met By Hundreds Of Police, Counter-Protesters In Bendigo

Following a satisfyingly anti-climactic anti-Islam rally held in Parramatta last night, a protest in Bendigo, Victoria has seen only minor scuffles break out between anti-racism supporters and anti-Islam protesters, as the latter have held a ... >> 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

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

Sydney writer and columnist Sam de Brito found dead in North Bondi home

Sydney writer and Fairfax columnist Sam de Brito has been found dead in his Eastern Suburbs home by his mother. The 46-year-old wrote five books, including No Tattoos Before You're Thirty as well as The Lost Boys. The father of one was found at his ... >> view original

Mike Baird gave some sage advice to students sitting their HSC exams today

Exams can be a stressful experience for most, but HSC exams in particular can feel like the be-all and end-all for year 12 students. Today NSW school students sat down for their first exam, English, in more than 750 centres across the state. According ... >> view original

Derryn Hinch forms the anti-paedophile Justice Party and announces bid to ...

Derryn Hinch has formed his own political party, the Justice Party, and the broadcaster has confirmed he will stand for election to the Senate. When Fairfax Media revealed his secret political ambitions last week, the so-called Human Headline said he ... >> view original