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• Bendigo teen pleads guilty to RSL armed robbery, Foundry Hotel attempted hold-up - ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)

  Bendigo teen pleads guilty to RSL armed robbery, Foundry Hotel attempted hold-upPostedDecember 01, 2015 11:44:40 A judge has told a Bendigo teenager who robbed a gaming venue that he will have to work hard to turn his life around.The County Court was told Stephen William Clifford Moore, 18, was drifting through life, using the drug 'ice' and drinking heavily when he used a knife to rob the Bendigo District RSL in August.The court heard he stole $600 but also told the cashier he did not want ..

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• Juniors chase national medals

  

  Bendigo athletes prepare for state titles.A 202-STRONG team will represent Victoria at this weekend’s Australian All Schools track and field championships at Melbourne’s Lakeside Stadium.Athletics Bendigo clubs South Bendigo, Eaglehawk and Bendigo Harriers are represented across the three-day meet in Albert Park.Action starts on Friday and will involve the sport’s rising stars from many pockets across the country.Elmore race walker Zahra Hayes will be one to watch in the under-16 3000m walk.Luke..

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• Former deputy PM urges Hawkei to target USA

  

  Vietnam veteran Tim Fischer suggests Bendigo Thales should re-name the Hawkei to crack US market.US VISION: Former deputy Prime Minister Tim Fischer has used a trip to Bendigo to urge local military manufacturer Thales to rename Hawkei for a joint venture with the US.Former deputy Prime Minister Tim Fischer has hinted Bendigo's own Hawkei project should be partially sold off to the US.The Vietnam veteran said the local Thales project should consider going into a joint venture with the US to crac..

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• #GreatVic Bike Ride day four | Your photos

  

  Check out the pictures from day four of the Great Victorian Bike Ride.#GreatVic Bike Ride day four | Your photosjaynedarcy #GreatVic day 3 after our break, heading into lunch. puffy cloud skies & mostly headwinds. #dunolly #inglewood #cyclingwithkids #visitvictoria #cycling #bykbikes #wheat #nofilter #blueskyjaynedarcy Top of the #dunolly morning to you... new Oztrek pop-up tent survived rain storm last night and a #lavazza coffee in my #aeropress has me raring to get on the road for 103km..

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• Surfers' girlfriends on way to Mexico

  

  WA: The families of two missing Australian surfers are hoping dental records and cuttings of dreadlocks will help identify two charred bodies.Mexican authorities inspect a burnt-out van registered to missing Australian surfer Adam ColemanThe families of two missing Australian surfers in Mexico are hoping dental records and cuttings of dreadlocks from the pair will help determine if two charred bodies found inside a burnt-out van are their remains.Grave fears are held for Mr Lucas and Mr Coleman ..

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• Melbourne weather: Wild winds bring down trees, powerlines, spark...

  Little rain or lightning, but fierce winds came with Monday's thunderstorms.Melbourne weather: Wild winds bring down trees, powerlines, spark grass fireexitThunderstorms that hit Melbourne on Monday night brought little rain, or even lightning.Instead, they buffeted the city with ferocious winds.Wild winds brought down trees and powerlines across the city and also caused a grassfire in Doncaster East.The fierce winds tore through the city from 7pm.The State Emergency Service received 350 calls f..

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• Streetscape project powering on

  

  Christmas will come early for Wedderburn residents, with underground power expected to be connected early this month.Streetscape project powering onWork is progressing on the installation of underground powerlines in Wedderburn.Work is progressing on the installation of underground powerlines in Wedderburn.The Wedderburn Streetscape Improvement Project is progressing at a rapid pace.exitCHRISTMAS will come early for Wedderburn residents, with underground power expected to be connected early this..

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• Dodgy floaties a danger for kids

  

  Central Victorians are being urged to be vigilant with young children around pools.STAY SAFE: Alicia Bergin giving her six-year-old-daughter Sienna swimming lessons – the state government is urging vigilance with children and water this summer. Picture: DARREN HOWECentral Victorians are being urged to be vigilant with young children around pools and inland waterways this summer after a new report revealed those aged 0-4 continue to be at risk of drowning or close calls.Minister for Emergency Ser..

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• Star Sunbury recruit Alik Magin intent on achieving Ballarat Football...

  

  Alik Magin is one of seven key recruits recently unveiled by Sunbury. Picture: Carmelo Bazzano.BOOM recruit Alik Magin has declared Sunbury will be primed for a “real crack” at its first Ballarat Football League premiership since 2012 next year.The former Gold Coast midfielder, who has crossed from Bendigo Football League side Kyneton, is one of seven key additions to the Lions for 2016.After successive elimination final exits over the past two years, Magin said Sunbury was intent on re-establis..

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• Power recruit Aidyn follows his heart

  Classy half-forward/midfielder Johnson missed almost the entire TAC Cup season with the Bendigo Pioneers after tearing his quad in round one but has arrived ...

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