Pokies break the house sending 103-year old Bendigo Club to the wall
It is not just ordinary Victorians sent to the wall by poker machines, a club in Bendigo says buying poker machines has sent it broke.The 103-year old Bendigo Club, which is open to men and women and includes a bistro and function space for its 1400 members, thought the 2010 poker machine auction was a new gold rush and expected to make millions – instead it is now in the hands of administrators.The Bendigo Club paid almost $2 million for its initial 40 gaming poker entitlements – more than the ..>> view originalBendigo's own official tartan
Bendigo's own official tartan has arrivedPostedJanuary 15, 2016 11:23:09 Bendigo Council is the first municipality in Australia to have its own official tartan with colours representing the stories of Bendigo. It's unlocking a new level of pride in our community. Chris Earl, director of Scots Day Out About 60 metres of multicoloured hard weave tartan recently arrived in the city.The brightly coloured material, the new official tartan of the Bendigo City..>> view original'Massive inconvenience' for Bendigo commuters
Opposition transport spokesman David Hodgett has hit out at Jacinta Allan over V/Line disruptions.State opposition transport spokesman David Hodgett says Public Transport Minister Jacinta Allan “has some explaining to do” after it emerged that V/Line was forced to pull many of its newest trains out of service because of a spate of wheel faults it fears could cause a derailment.Mr Hodgett said the “safety crisis” would create “massive inconvenience” for Bendigo, Castlemaine and Echuca residents.“..>> view originalSuns, Jets to clash in BDCA grand final rematch
Preview of round nine of the BDCA season on Saturday.Ben DeAraugo will play game No.200 for Strathdale-Maristians on Saturday.STRATHDALE-MARISTIANS v STRATHFIELDSAYESaturday’s Bendigo District Cricket Association grand final rematch between Strathdale-Maristians and Strathfieldsaye at All Seasons Oval also doubles as a top-of-the-ladder clash.While the reigning premier Suns have been on top of the ladder all season, the Jets last week rocketed from fifth to second with their victory over Sandhur..>> view originalTrack and field finale for athletes
Track and field finale for Bendigo athletesJan. 15, 2016, 10:31 a.m.Athletics Bendigo to hold finale to track and field championships on Saturday.ACTION-PACKED: Athletics Bendigo will hold its finale to its track and field championships on Saturday in Flora Hill. Picture: GLENN DANIELSTHE finale to Athletics Bendigo’s track and field championships for the 2015-16 season will be run this Saturday from 5.30pm at the Latrobe University Bendigo Athletics Complex.Action begins with the sprint hurdles..>> view originalPatriotic keepsakes bob up
Shop owner Sonia Brit wants tourists buying Australian-made souvenirs.Bendigo businesswoman Sonia Brit has finally realised an 11-year dream to launch her own range of Australia souvenirs.TOP SHOP: Sonia Brit's line of "cute" souvenirs are made in Bendigo, feature Aussie animals and could be coming to a store near you. Picture: DARREN HOWEFrustrated by native knick-knacks manufactured offshore, the Bob Boutique owner took matters into her own hands.Totes, badges and earrings are just some of the..>> view originalBendigo Ultimate Frisbee club set for home soil clash
Bendigo Ultimate Frisbee club set for home soil clashJan. 15, 2016, 10:53 a.m.Bendigo to host Ultimate Frisbee action on Saturday.FRISBEE FUN: Bendigo Ultimate Frisbee Club members Brendan Rayson, Nathan Twigg and Julia Birchall. Ultimate Frisbee matches will be played at Epsom-Huntly Recreation Reserve on Saturday. Picture: NONI HYETTTHE Bendigo Ultimate Frisbee Club will be hoping to capitalise on home ground advantage on Saturday.The final two rounds of the inaugural Victorian Ultimate League..>> view originalBourkey's star trio returns
Bourkey’s star Victoria Country trio returns for BDCA ChallengeJan. 15, 2016, 10:13 a.m.Bourkey's team strengthened for round 9 of BDCA Challenge.WELCOME BACK: White Hills' captain Mitch Winter-Irving is back in Bourkey's line-up for Saturday's BDCA Challenge encounter against Westy. Picture: DARREN HOWEBOURKEY welcomes back his Victoria Country trio of Cameron Taylor, Mitch Winter-Irving and Adam Ward for Saturday’s round nine in the BDCA Challenge.Despite missing the star trio last week, Bourk..>> view originalBig green bus gets to root cause of childhood obesity
Israel and Bel Smith want to revolutionise the lunchboxes of Bendigo schoolkids.GREEN GUIDES: Israel and Bel Smith, along with children Rilien and Indrani, are touring Australia to share the message of healthy eating. Picture: CONTRIBUTEDA big, green bus will roll into town next week with its passengers determined to improve the diets of Bendigo children.Creators of healthy eating campaign The Root Cause, Israel and Bel Smith, will set up their campaign vehicle beside Lake Weeroona on Monday, ha..>> view originalPool closed until Monday
The Bendigo Aquatic Centre will be closed to the public during the swimming championships.Victorian Country Swimming Championships. Picture: DARREN HOWEThe Bendigo Aquatic Centre will be closed until Monday, January 18, until 2pm.The venue is hosting the Victorian Country Swimming Championships, a major three-day swimming carnival, over the weekend.The City of Greater Bendigo Council has apologised for any inconvenience but said the closure would be necessary to remove swimming carnival equipmen..>> view original
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