Friday, November 6, 2015

Last Top Stories: Bendigo mosque opponents told to prove funds for court fight - ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)

  • Bendigo mosque opponents told to prove funds for court fight - ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)

    Bendigo mosque opponents told to prove funds for court fight - ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)
    Bendigo mosque opponents told to prove funds for court fightPostedNovember 07, 2015 09:21:49 Two women trying to stop Bendigo's first mosque from being built have until next week to prove they can pay for a Victorian Court of Appeal case, as the local council accuses them of dressing up anti-Islamic sentiment.Bendigo residents Julie Hoskins and Kathleen Howard are seeking leave to appeal against the VCAT's decision upholding the council's planning approval for the mosque in August.That led toprotests in the centre of Bendigo, with opposing groups facing off against each other.Police were also called to aBendigo council meeting in September,which was disrupted by anti-mosque protesters.Ba..
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  • The week in pictures | November 2, 2015

    The week in pictures | November 2, 2015
    BENDIGO: Daniel Plowright of South Bendigo in the steeplechase Picture_ DARREN HOWEBENDIGO: Josh White of Bendigo United bowled off a no ball. Picture_ DARREN HOWEBENDIGO: Gymnasts from Palmer's Gym won medals at recent national titles. Picture_ GLENN DANIELSBENDIGO: Hamish and Andy run the race that slows down a nation in Wedderburn. Katrina Poulton with Caiden Picture_ DARREN HOWEBENDIGO: Jayden Cowling, who has been picked in Victorian men's netball squad. Picture_ GLENN DANIELSBENDIGO: Man Versus Tram in the strong man challenge. Picture_ Noni HyettBENDIGO: Skies clear after heavy rains in Bendigo. Picture_ GLENN DANIELSBRAIDWOOD: Cast members of Braidwood Central School producti..
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  • Delectation scores upset victory in Darley Classic

    Delectation scores upset victory in Darley Classic
    Delectation scores upset victory in Darley Classic for Chris Waller and James McDonaldUpdatedNovember 07, 2015 16:39:48 The enigmatic Delectation has stormed home to land a boilover victory in the $1 million Darley Classic (1,200m) at Flemington.Chautauqua ($1.90) was all the rage for the Group One sprint but could only finish second, with last year's winner Terravista ($9.50) in third.It was a thrilling finish with the three gallopers spread apart on the outside fence and Delectation ($14), who James McDonald guided through the field, had a margin on the line.Winning trainer Chris Waller said it was not his plan to run Delectation in the race, but felt the horse had plenty to offer afte..
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  • Tom Hafey remembered as a great coach and a wonderful man

    Tom Hafey remembered as a great coach and a wonderful man
    17 days to the draft: Meet the classy and versatile Tom ColeCallum TwomeyNovember 7, 2015 9:00 AMDraft Trumps: Tom ColeThe classy running defender has earned comparisons with Hawthorn Shaun Burgoyne•Draft order: Your club's provisional picks•Get to know the next young guns at the NAB AFL Draft Hub•Draft countdown: 30 future stars in 30 daysWHEN Tom Cole stepped into Geelong's VFL side earlier this year, he entered the team with some confidence and good form under his belt.As the Bendigo Pioneers' best player in the TAC Cup, he stepped up in the Cats' VFL line-up and immediately impressed with his poise and smarts.In three games with the Cats, Cole averaged nearly 18 disposals at an excellent..
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  • The Last Say with Ray Thomas

    The Last Say with Ray Thomas
    Ray rates Lucia Valentina (Melbourne Race 8) as his best bet of the day. Picture: Michael KleinSATURDAY racing comes to you today from Flemington and Canterbury. Here’s all the late mail, tips and info from Ray Thomas.FLEMINGTONWeather: Mild, partly cloudy day with increasing sunshine in the afternoon and a forecast top temperature of 19c.Track: Heavy (8)Rail: 6m outCANTERBURY PARKOther StoriesWeather: Mild, cloudy day with the chance of a shower or two and a forecast top temperature of 23c.Track: Heavy (9)Rail: TrueBE WARY:Flemington is hosting its fourth race meeting in a week. Wet weather in Melbourne this week has taken its toll with the track just in the heavy range. There has been a pr..
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  • NBL: Melbourne United coach Dean Demopolous's high praise for...

    NBL: Melbourne United coach Dean Demopolous's high praise for...
    Shane Heal: 'United were unstoppable'1:56NBL: Former Boomer Shane Heal says Melbourne United were 'unstuppable' against the Sydney Kings, as the NBL leaders continues their undefeated start to the season.MELBOURNE United coach Dean Demopoulos says superstar Chris Goulding deserves all the accolades for his remarkable start to the NBL season.United will be looking for its ninth win in a row when it meets defending premier New Zealand at Hisense Arena on Sunday.“I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, I like my team, I like these guys,” he said after Thursday night’s 105-94 road win over Sydney.“They seem to know who they are and what they want.”Goulding was at his deadly best again on Thur..
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  • Our pick of what's happening around town

    Our pick of what's happening around town
    Coming up: Night Noodle Markets. MUSICSCORENow that it's officially the future, celebrate the 30th anniversary of time-travelling comedy sci-fiBack to the Futurewith the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra. Robert Zemeckis' popular film plays on the big screen as the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra perform Alan Silvestri's original score, along with additional music written for the film's anniversary.The Judgement - one of Franz Kafka's darkest short stories gets a stage adaptation. Today, 2pm, Plenary, Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, 1 Convention Centre Place, South Wharf, $105-$120, 9929 9600,mso.com.auAdvertisementBAROQUEItalian violinist Riccardo Minasi​ is one of the leading f..
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  • RBA findings show bank rate hikes were excessive

    RBA findings show bank rate hikes were excessive
    Yet, several lenders including Suncorp, Bendigo Bank, Bank of Queensland, CUA and Citi have lifted lending rates by 12-20 basis points, despite not being hit ...
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  • Spring Carnival 2015: Darren Weir's two chances to wrap up week

    He has called races for radio in Bendigo and Perth, worked for the Sporting Globe and Sunday Press, and he has been with The Australian for over 25 years.
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  • Encounters at National Museum of Australia: our Elgin Marbles...

    Encounters at National Museum of Australia: our Elgin Marbles...
    Aboriginal elder Shayne Williams at the spot in Kurnell where the English first landed in Australia.Photo: Edwina Pickles Shayne Williams' mother Iris never read a history book. Yet she always knew about the 50 or more fishing spears and the shield that Captain Cook's men stole from her Aboriginal clan at Kurnell in Sydney during that first fateful encounter over eight days in April, 1770. Other locals say "ole Jimmy Cook stole our fish" as if they were chatting about today's catch."When we were growing up, mum would say, 'Those fellas took our spears from over there'," says Williams, a 55-year-old Gweagal elder, standing on a ridge where the artefacts were stolen from his people's huts...
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