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Victoria's first bike racks on buses trial launched in Bendigo

It was double launch in Bendigo as both the State Government and Bendigo Council launched their transport initiatives. Bendigo will become one of the first places in Victoria trialling bike racks on the front of buses. "To encourage the Bendigo ... >> view original

Authorities brace for dangerous fire season as Bendigo briefed on fire threat

Agencies are gathering in Bendigo today for their annual pre-summer briefing. The environment department's Rob Price said authorities had to prepare for the worst. "We not only have fire that we're focusing on but in seasons like this we're also ... >> view original

Bendigo's next mayor

Bendigo councillors have turned to their most experienced colleague, Rod Fyffe, to lead the city for the coming year. The council met last night to vote on who should succeed Peter Cox, who is standing down after serving as mayor for the first time. Mr ... >> view original

Murray review recommendations to help smaller lenders says Bendigo Bank boss ...

The Bendigo and Adelaide Bank says proposed changes to the financial system will make it easier for smaller institutions to compete with their bigger counterparts. Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull announced this week his Government would accept all but ... >> view original

Bendigo council faces stoush over looming Kangaroo Flat Leisure Centre demolition

Crews are preparing to demolish a community centre in Bendigo, despite continued protests against the move. Equipment arrived yesterday at the Kangaroo Flat Leisure Centre, which will be pulled down and replaced with a $30 million indoor swimming pool ... >> view original

Stage and screen in Bendigo

Bendigo has had a long and continuing love affair with the stage and screen. An exhibition at the Post Office Gallery celebrates the city's theatrical traditions and our evolving history of producing, participating in and viewing film and theatre since ... >> view original

Bendigo mosque protesters cost Victorian taxpayers almost $1 million

Hundreds of police were needed to cover public protests in Bendigo in August and October, plus an earlier protest in Melbourne in July which led to violent clashes between protesters. All three rallies were major police operations involving more than ... >> view original

Head start the best bet for Bendigo Cup and Spring Racing Carnival

Mary Solway from Bendigo's Hat Shop on High Street said this year, more than ever, anything goes. There is no one style, nor one "it" colour. "It used to be bigger is better," Ms Solway explained. "Hats went out a bit a few years back and then ... >> view original

'liquid acid' seized by South Australian police

A hallucinogenic drug known as "liquid acid" has been seized by South Australian police for what they believe is the first time in the country. Riverland police earlier this month seized a bottle containing about 395 millilitres of a clear liquid from ... >> view original

Lady Cilento Children's Hospital crisis: Health Minister hosted meeting

A CRISIS meeting was held in the office of Health Minister Cameron Dick in March to address the concerns of worried parents over delays in treatment at Brisbane's Lady Cilento Children's Hospital. The Courier-Mail understands the meeting was held to ... >> view original