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• Creditors to decide future of Bendigo not-for-profit group

  

  Creditors to decide future of Bendigo not-for-profit groupPostedJanuary 07, 2016 16:52:56 A meeting will be held next month for creditors to make a decision about the future of a Bendigo-based not-for-profit training and employment group that has gone into administration.Future Employment Opportunities (FEO) runs waste, recycling and retail businesses in Bendigo, Echuca, the Daylesford area and Portland, plus the On Track Training and Employment service in Eaglehawk.About 50 staff have been ..

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• Next chapter at hand

  

  Focus on cultural inclusion, harmony in Bendigo.POSITIVE OUTLOOK: Nasrin Shah Naaz, originally from Bangladesh, at Loddon Campaspe Multicultural Services. Picture: SHANE WORRELLNASRIN Shah Naaz's positive outlook on living in Bendigo is pronounced as she describes the kindness she has encountered in the city she calls home.There are her neighbours who have welcomed her family into their home and offered advice on building her own house."They are like my family now. I really respect the way they ..

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• Phone reception headaches span the region

  

  From Maiden Gully to Eppalock, Huntly to Sedgwick, phone reception woes continue.Phone reception headaches span the regionJust metres from Epsom Primary School, the mobile phone reception was sketchy at best.Just metres from Epsom Primary School, the mobile phone reception was sketchy at best.In front of the Maiden Gully fire station, and just up the road from the shopping strip, the mobile reception is next to none.In front of the Maiden Gully fire station, and just up the road from the shoppin..

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• Ned Kelly letterbox returned to rightful owner | Pictures

  

  Police have recovered Rochester's iconic Ned Kelly letterbox after it was stolen in December.Ned Kelly nicked in Echuca | PicturesSenior Constable Paul Kervin, Senior Constable Rodney Brewis and Senior Detective Darren Dean bring in the notorious outlaw Ned Kelly on Wednesday. Picture: CONTRIBUTEDSenior Constable Paul Kervin, Senior Constable Rodney Brewis and Senior Detective Darren Dean bring in the notorious outlaw Ned Kelly on Wednesday. Picture: CONTRIBUTEDThe outlaw Ned Kelly was found hol..

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• Pool's boss to visit Bendigo

  

  Belgravia Leisure's CEO will meet with concerned swimmers on Friday morning.DIVING IN: Belgravia Leisure CEO will attend a forum at the aquatic centre.Bendigo Acquatic Centre will host a public forum with its managing company's CEO tomorrow at which swimmers are expected to raise concerns about pool safety.Belgravia Leisure boss Nick Cox, who will meet with members of the public from 9am, said the forum will provide an opportunity for Bendigo residents to discuss any concerns about conditions at..

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• WEEKEND CRICKET TEAMS

  

  This weekend's Bendigo and Emu Valley cricket teams.Eaglehawk's Aaron Monro.BENDIGO DISTRICT CRICKET ASSOCIATIONROUND 8 TEAMSBENDIGO1st XI: Nathan Fitzpatrick (c), Kyle Chant, Alexander Pearson, James Ryan, Mark Ryan, Ryan Trickey, Brett Andrews, Craig Pearce, Xavier Ryan, Jotham Higgs, Bailey Goodwin.2nd XI: Glenn Franzi (c), Robert Glen, Matthew Gray, Tom Kirk, Steven Graham, Liam Gaskell, Nathan Cook, Scott Dole, Michael Galvin, Julian Lake, Drew Harris.3rd XI: Scott Langan, Bhupinder Singh, ..

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• Dragons welcome challenging run home

  

  Tough stretch of matches awaits Sandhurst as it strives to hold on to its position in the Bendigo District Cricket Association top four.Liam BoweSANDHURST captain Craig Howard says the Dragons are relishing the chance to test themselves with a challenging run home in the second half of the Bendigo District Cricket Association season.The Dragons have set themselves up for a tilt at what would be a rare finals appearance – they have finished in the top four just once since 1987.As the BDCA season ..

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• Spirit to be fired up early

  

  The Bendigo Spirit is hoping to atone for dual losses to the Melbourne Boomers.Gabe Richards and the Bendigo Spirit are hellbent on making amends against the Melbourne Boomers on Saturday night. Picture: GLENN DANIELSBASKETBALL fans can expect to see a fiercer and more aggressive Bendigo Bank Spirit take to the court this Saturday night against the Melbourne Boomers.A pair of earlier season losses to the Boomers will stir the Spirit into action, according to star centre Gabe Richards.The two-tim..

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