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• PM must condemn Bendigo 'extremists' - 9news

  

  A federal Labor MP has called on Malcolm Turnbull to condemn the "right-wing extremists" who oppose plans to build a mosque in Bendigo.Lisa Chesters is also seeking funding for measures to combat the radicalisation of "predominantly white men" in the Victorian regional city."Just like the money on the table to combat radicalisation of young Muslim youth, the same needs to be done when it comes to the United Patriots Front and Reclaim Australia," she said. Ms Chesters acknowledged the pr..

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• Bendigo councillors back plans for $4m Soldiers' Memorial Hall revamp - ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)

  Bendigo councillors back plans for $4m Soldiers' Memorial Hall revampPostedNovember 26, 2015 11:08:23 Bendigo councillors voted last night to endorse plans for a $4 million redevelopment of the city's Soldiers' Memorial Hall on Pall Mall.Last night was the first time the council had gathered with a public gallery present since its meeting in September, which was interrupted by anti-Islamic protesters.Several of those protesters returned for last night's meeting, variously wearing burqas, a b..

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• On the go | Thursday, November 26, 2015

  

  Bendigo's Walk Against Violence has been touted as a huge success, with between 700 and 800 people turning out to make a stand against men's violence ...

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• Johnson, Fyer smash records

  

  Lachlan Johnson and Martin Fryer smash Athletics Bendigo records.Lachlan Johnson.EAGLEHAWK clubmates Lachlan Johnson and Martin Fryer smashed records at Athletics Bendigo’s special track and field meet run on Tuesday night in Flora Hill.AB teamed with Victoria Masters for an action-packed program at the Latrobe University Bendigo Athletics Complex.Johnson’s feat in the 100m hurdles was outstanding. The 15-year-old raced to victory in a time of 13.60 seconds, a new Athletics Bendigo Centre and Re..

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• Police wrap | Thursday, November 26

  

  Police wrap | Thursday, November 26ByADAM HOLMESNov. 26, 2015, 9:43 a.m.All your police news in one place.All your police news in one place:SHELBOURNE:A property owner at Shelbourne, near Lockwood, believes 10 ewes and two rams were stolen between 7am on November 20 and 7am on November 21.The sheep were not fenced in at the hobby farm on Lakeys Road.The livestock was valued at $12,000. One of the sheep responds to the name “Honey”.BENDIGO:A house on McCrae Street, Bendigo, was broken into during..

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• 24-hour cat curfew | Poll

  

  24-hour cat curfew | PollByJoseph HinchliffeNov. 26, 2015, 10:50 a.m.City discusses plans to stop cats roaming | Have your sayFELINES OF BENDIGO: Cats could be in for a rude shock this Christmas with plans afoot to end their juanty ways. Picture: GLENN DANIELSFelines of Bendigo could be in for a rude shock this Christmas as calls mount for a 24-hour cat curfew.Last night, City of Greater Bendigo voted to release the draft Domestic Animal Management Plan 2016 - 2020 (DAMP) for public comment, giv..

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• LIVE: Bendigo council meeting | Bendigo Advertiser

  RSL upgrade, new dog parks, councillor dispute on agenda.FULL AGENDA AT BOTTOM OF ARTICLE.Reporter Joseph Hinchliffe will be tweeting and posting a live video on Periscope of the council meeting from 6pm. Follow him on @joe_hinchliffe or watch live viaPeriscope.Related:RSL upgrade, new dog parks, councillor dispute on on council agenda8.15pm: Meeting closed. Full report to come.7.40pm: Council tabled a failed mediation report between councillors Elise Chapman and Helen Leach as complainants and ..

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• Backing for gymnastics schools push

  

  Push to include gymnastics in primary school curriculumByKIERAN ILESNov. 26, 2015, 12:28 p.m.A Bendigo gymnastics coach has backed calls for gymnastics to be compulsorily included in primary school PE programs.Gymnasts from Palmer's Gym in Bendigo. Picture: JODIE DONNELLANA BENDIGO gymnastics instructor has backed calls for the sport to become an integral part of the physical education curriculum in primary schools.Researchers at Victoria University are leading the push after a three-year study ..

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• Magda's musings on life

  

  Kath & Kim actress Magda Szubanski heads to Bendigo for the release of autobiographyByMark KearneyNov. 26, 2015, 12:30 p.m.A new memoir by beloved actress Magda Szubanski explores her father's life as a WWII assassin.CANDID: Comedian Magda Szubanski shares the highs and lows of a life in showbiz. She will regale Bendigo audiences with tales of everything from WWII assassins, depression, sexuality and migration.BENDIGO-BOUND Magda Szubanski has always preferred to share the spotlight.The much..

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• Maxwell Pain pleads guilty to Raywood murder

  

  Maxwell Pain pleads guilty to Raywood murderByADAM HOLMES, MARK RUSSELLNov. 25, 2015, 6:50 p.m.Maxwell Pain pleads guilty to murder of David Paris in Raywood in June 2014.Maxwell Pain leaves the Bendigo Magistrates' Court in March.Earlier hearings:A MAN who believed his wife was having an affair with her son-in-law has pleaded guilty to murdering him at a property in Raywood.Maxwell John Pain, 53, had been due to stand trial in the Supreme Court in Melbourne before pleading guilty to murdering D..

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