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• Mahuta connections celebrate

  

  Bendigo owners celebrate Group 3 success at SandownByKIERAN ILESNov. 16, 2015, 11:48 a.m.A group of Bendigo racehorse owners is basking in the glow of a Group 2 success with three-year-old galloper Mahuta.CLASS: Mahuta sprints to victory in the Group 2 Sandown Guineas on Saturday..A GROUP of Bendigo racehorse owners is basking in the glow of a Group 2 success with three-year-old galloper Mahuta.The Darren Weir trained colt stamped his authority with an emphatic Victorian Spring carnival win in S..

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• WNBL: Bendigo Spirit fall short after early Perth Lynx flurry

  

  Bendigo Spirit's Belinda Snell.Photo: Ian HitchcockBendigo Spirit went down then bounced back up but ultimately fell short of Perth Lynx in a demanding WNBL battle on Sunday.The Lynx were unstoppable in the first half as they stormed to a 54-37 half-time lead behind 16 first-half points from emerging forward Carley Mijovic and relentless, physical defence.With a vocal Bendigo Stadium crowd behind them the Spirit found their defence and regained their shooting touch as they came back to within fo..

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• What's on this week in Bendigo | Bendigo Advertiser

  

  Picnic lunchThe Grandmother Against Detention of Refugee Children are having a picnic at Lake Weeroona on Wednesday to celebrate what has been a busy year. Bring along your lunch and join the group at midday as a grandmother, friend or relative of a grandmother, everyone is welcome. Keep an eye out for our banner and purple balloons to find us. Contact: For more information please call Di O’Neil 0408 125 928Information sessionCome along to an evening ‘How to live without disease’ and listen to g..

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• Police wrap | Monday, November 16

  

  Police wrap | Monday, November 16ByADAM HOLMESNov. 16, 2015, 11:30 a.m.All your police news in one place.All your police news in one place:EAGLEHAWK:A tradesman’s ute was stolen from in front of a house on Symbester Crescent, Eaglehawk, on Saturday night.The 2010 silver Nissan Navara ute was parked in a drive way when it was stolen between 6pm and 11pm Saturday, November 14.The ute was valued at $30,000 and contained $5000 worth of plastering tools.The ute’s registration was 1BY 6PZ.KANGAROO FLA..

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• New Zealand push on “inhumane” policies

  

  The Christmas Island riot caused uproar in the New Zealand parliament this week.The Christmas Island riot caused uproar in the New Zealand parliament this week.DESTROYED: The Christmas Island riots have prompted a swift response from the New Zealand Internal Affairs Minister.The issue is about people being detained in disgusting detention camps while awaiting deportation.That offends our sense of justice, and the way good neighbours should treat each other.Australia's leaders keep telling us in ..

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• Aircraft arrive in Bendigo to boost firefighting efforts - Echuca - mmg

  

  The aircraft will be used by the Department of Environment, Land Water and Planning (DELWP) and CFA in the event of fires in Central Victoria.DELWP Loddon Mallee Program Manager Preparedness and Response, Carsten Nannestad, said: “The helicopters will be deployed using the pre-determined dispatch system that has been successfully used in Bendigo over the last three seasons.””On high fire danger days, as soon as the call goes out for DELWP or CFA to respond to a fire, the water-bombing helicopter..

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• Jocelyn sets sights on boxing glory

  

  Bendigo boxer Jocelyn Amiet primed for Australian championshipsByKIERAN ILESNov. 16, 2015, 2:34 p.m.Jocelyn Amiet trades text books for boxing gloves.Bendigo's Jocelyn Amiet focuses on national boxing champsHit Factory boxers tune up for nationalsAmiet marks boxing first for BendigoJocelyn sets sights on boxing gloryJocelyn Amiet is ready for her tilt at the 2016 Australian Boxing Championships on the Gold Coast. Pictures: DARREN HOWEJocelyn Amiet is ready for her tilt at the 2016 Australian Box..

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• Unity is the best defence against extremists

  

  Persecuting law-abiding Muslims in the aftermath of terror attacks is counterproductive.Picture: APON SATURDAY night dozens of landmarks around the world were bathed in blue, white and red in a poignant display of solidarity with France.In Australia, the MCG and Sydney Opera House were among those to carry the Tricolour’s hues, as did New York’s World Trade Centre and the London Eye.The initiative sent a powerful message that the developed world stands as one with an ally grieving in the wake of..

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• Recycling on the rise

  

  New recycling bins have saved 50 tonnes of recyclables from entering the city's landfills.SECOND LIFE: Some 50 tonnes of recyclable materials have been kept out of the city's landfills in the last year.AN ESTIMATED 50 tonnes of recyclables have been diverted from landfill since recycling bins were installed in busy public areas last year, the council says.Even more bins are planned for shopping strips and parks that attract high numbers of people, but some shopping centres are still without recy..

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• Book fair benefits art

  

  Warm weather saw many locals hunting through stack of books, all for a good cause.ALL BOOKED UP: Leila Bryant and Janet Thompson at the fundraising book fair.Book-lovers delighted in the inaugural Bendigo Art Gallery book fair at the weekend.Organisers estimate around 5000 books on every topic were on offer, from crime to philosophy, children’s books and craft books, as well as best-selling authors and second-hand titles.The Friends of Bendigo Art Gallery fundraising event will see a Year 11 stu..

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