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  • Research puts spotlight on youth gambling in Robinvale and Bendigo - ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)

    Research puts spotlight on youth gambling in Robinvale and Bendigo - ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)
    Research puts spotlight on youth gambling in Robinvale and BendigoPostedNovember 19, 2015 12:41:07 A research project based in Robinvale, in north-west Victoria, is trying to uncover the impacts of teenage and youth gambling.The study, which is being conducted by St Luke's Anglicare in Bendigo, is examining the gambling behaviours of young people aged between 16 and 25 in Bendigo and Robinvale.Dr Shari Siegloff is conducting the research, and said evidence showed many young people who gamble..
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  • Health committee reviewing chronic illness treatment meets in...

    Health committee reviewing chronic illness treatment meets in BendigoPostedNovember 19, 2015 11:55:48 The head of Bendigo Community Health Services is encouraging the sector to tackle preventable chronic diseases using a similar tactics to anti-smoking campaigns.A parliamentary committee visited Bendigo yesterday for a public hearing into how Australia manages chronic illness.Bendigo Community Health's chief executive, Kim Sykes, said a change in lifestyle could prevent diseases such as diab..
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  • On the go | Thursday, November 19, 2015

    On the go | Thursday, November 19, 2015
    We're in for a hot, partly cloudy day with the chance of a shower or thunderstorm this afternoon - Bendigo 38, Maryborough 37, Castlemaine 36, Kyneton 33, ...
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  • Cowell, Douglas run their way to 10000m success

    Cowell, Douglas run their way to 10000m success
    Cowell, Douglas run their way to 10,000m successNov. 19, 2015, 11:16 a.m.Peter Cowell, Melissa Douglas win 10,000m duels.VICTORS: Melissa Douglas and Peter Cowell after their Athletics Bendigo wins over the 10,000m distance at the Latrobe University Bendigo Athletics Complex this week. Picture: CONTRIBUTEDPETER Cowell was the inaugural winner of Athletics Bendigo’s Leigh Purtill 10,000m championship on Tuesday night at the Flora Hill track.The 52-year-old from Bendigo Harriers completed the 25-l..
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  • Bendigo’s Whovians emerge | Bendigo Advertiser

    Bendigo’s Whovians emerge | Bendigo Advertiser
    Bendigo’s Whovians emergeByErin HandleyNov. 18, 2015, 7:04 p.m.What do killer aliens, time travel and Bendigo have in common?CULT FANS: Kara Harris and Sue Lawson, dressed as a dalek and the TARDIS respectively, made their own Dr Who-themed outfits. Picture: NONI HYETTWhat is it about Dr Who that prompts people to dress up as killer aliens?For Bendigo’s avid fans, the cult-status show is all about endless possibilities – a forever regenerating main character (The Doctor) with no limits of time a..
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  • Lessons in fire report | Bendigo Advertiser

    Lessons in fire report | Bendigo Advertiser
    Lancefield fire report has lessons for BendigoByShane WorrellNov. 19, 2015, 4 p.m.Government, CFA to make changes after "shortcomings" of Lancefield burn-off.CHANGES: The state government and the CFA will make changes after the Lancefield-Cobaw fire in October. Picture: PENNY STEPHENSTHE CFA will focus on burn-offs in high-risk areas rather than trying to meet targets by burning in areas that don’t need it, an official says.An independent investigation into last month’s chaotic Lancefield burn-o..
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  • Bendigo greyhounds November 20 preview | Bendigo Advertiser

    Bendigo greyhounds November 20 preview | Bendigo Advertiser
    Bendigo greyhounds November 20 previewByTroy HarleyNov. 19, 2015, 1:51 p.m.Preview for Friday's greyhounds meeting at Lord's Raceway.THE inaugural City Country Mid Distance series final with a winner’s prize of $10,000 highlights Friday afternoon’s Bendigo greyhound race meeting that starts at the earlier time of 2.39pm.Heats of the rich middle distance event were conducted over 600m at The Meadows last Saturday night and the final is run over the 660m trip.Despite being beaten in his heat, the ..
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  • Swapping bad news for this gentle oasis

    Swapping bad news for this gentle oasis
    After more than two days of consuming the news from and about Paris, watching it on 24-hour TV, reading what every idiot with half an opinion blurted about it on Facebook and being overwhelmed by a tsunami of instant blame, it all became too much.CALMING: Wayne Gregson found the swap meet world good for his soul after the tragic news of the past week.After more than two days of consuming the news from and about Paris, watching it on 24-hour TV, reading what every idiot with half an opinion blurt..
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  • Police Wrap | Thursday, November 19

    Police Wrap | Thursday, November 19
    Fire crews confront haystack fire in Tongala and there is a total fire ban for the region.All your police news in one place:Firefighters are battling a blaze in Tongala as a total fire ban has been issued for the region.Crews are responding to a haystack fire in the Tongala area near the intersection of Castle and Graham Roads.There is no threat to communities.Smoke will be visible from nearby communities and roads.A severe fire danger warning and total fire ban is in place for the Northern Coun..
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  • Gippsland League dreams of breaking Bendigo hoodoo at home | Latrobe Valley Express

    Gippsland League dreams of breaking Bendigo hoodoo at home | Latrobe Valley Express
    THE Gippsland League will have its best shot this decade at usurping Bendigo next year when it plays host to its perennial representative rival.THE Gippsland League will have its best shot this decade at usurping Bendigo next year when it plays host to its perennial representative rival.For the fourth time in seven years the two regions will square off in May's interleague round, but 2016 marks the first opportunity for Gippsland to play at home against its higher-ranked opponent.The encounter h..
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