Thursday, January 21, 2016

Swimmers excel in Bendigo and other top stories.

  • Swimmers excel in Bendigo

    Swimmers excel in Bendigo
    BENDIGO hosted the Victorian Country Swimming Championships on the weekend, with Wangaratta swimmers performing exceptionally well. The team point ...
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  • What's coming up around the region

    AXEDALE QUICK SHEAR AND QUICK CHOP: The annual Axedale Quick Shear and Quick Chop event is on tomorrow kicking off from 2pm today at the Axedale Public Hall and Park.  Plenty of festivities for the whole family including quick shear, family fun activities, quick chop and community market. Food, drinks and merchandise will be available on the day with money raised from this event going towards the Axedale Primary School, Axedale Public Hall and Axedale Preschool. This event runs between 2pm and 7..
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  • Falling lake levels take toll

    Falling lake levels take toll
    Heathcote traders are calling on the government to place a cap on the amount of water drawn from Lake Eppalock. PLEA: Heathcote IGA store manager Gerry Pickett and manager Jim Jowett, Heathcote Cafe owner Chris Niclasen, Commercial Hotel publican Mary Dent, and Flossy's Home Decor's Tracey Westhorpe and Halee Howe say low lake levels are affecting business.HEATHCOTE business owners say sagging water levels in Lake Eppalock are crippling their crucial tourism trade.The lake, east o..
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  • Surge in summer drownings

    Surge in summer drownings
    Central Victorians warned after spike in river, dam drownings. WATER PERILS: Rivers and inland waterways were the leading cause of drownings in Australia this summer. Lifesavers have issued a plea to central Victorians ahead of Australia Day as they released figures which show a dramatic 16 per cent increase in drownings this summer – with the largest number of deaths occurring in inland waterways.  Royal Life Saving Society research and policy national manager Amy Peden said that..
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  • Westy throws rule book out

    Westy throws rule book out
    Westy throws rule book out in BDCA Challenge Jan. 22, 2016, 12:07 p.m. Westy makes three unauthorised trades in BDCA Challenge, while Bourkey swings two changes. WELCOME TO THE WARRIORS: Strathdale-Maristians' batsman Nick Baker is one of three new players Westy has added to his squad this week. Picture: NONI HYETTWESTY has thrown the rule book out in the BDCA Challenge this week by making three unauthorised trades.Westy used up all of his allotted si..
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  • WEEKEND CRICKET TEAMS

    WEEKEND CRICKET TEAMS
    Saturday's BDCA and EVCA teams. White Hills' Ryan Grundy.BENDIGO DISTRICT CRICKET ASSOCIATIONROUND 10 TEAMSBENDIGO1st XI: Adam Ward (c), Alexander Pearson, James Ryan, Mark Ryan, Ryan Trickey, Brett Andrews, Craig Pearce, Nathan Fitzpatrick, Jotham Higgs, Xavier Ryan, Bailey Goodwin.2nd XI: Tom Kirk (c), Robert Glen, Matthew Gray, Steven Graham, Scott Dole, Nathan Cook, Liam Gaskell, Matthew Gibbs, Jack Francis, Peter Mendis, Drew Harris.3rd XI: Travis Windridge (c), Leigh Millar,..
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  • Rivers one win from final

    Rivers one win from final
    NORTHERN Rivers under-16s are through to the semi-finals of the under-16 Dowling Shield competition. NORTHERN Rivers under-16s are through to the semi-finals of the statewide under-16 Dowling Shield competition.THREE WICKETS: Shepparton's Jayden Armstrong was one of Northern Rivers' best performers in the under-16 quarter-finals.Northern Rivers proved too strong for Central Highlands in Thursday’s quarter-finals.Northern Rivers posted 8-238 off 50 overs thanks to Jordan Cleeland (..
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  • Newstead goes live this weekend

    Newstead goes live this weekend
    The Newstead Live! music festival runs from Friday until Monday this weekend. Beth Patterson plays the Newstead Live! music festival Friday afternoon.The Newstead Live! music festival starts on Friday afternoon in venues around the township.With six stages and camping facilities available the festival promises world class performers in intimate performance spaces, concerts and workshops.Performers include England’s Vin Garbutt, Canadian balladeer Scott Cook, US bouzouki player Bet..
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  • Cars key to Kyneton grassfire investigation

    Cars key to Kyneton grassfire investigation
    Police need to speak with the owner of a white sedan or 4WD seen at the scene of the blaze. Firefighters worked through the night to bring the Edgecombe blaze under control. Picture: DARREN HOWEPolice have located the owners of a dark Mercedes Benz that was seen in the area at the time of a suspicious fire in Kyneton on Tuesday. Police have spoken to the owners and they are not being treated as suspects. Investigators are eager to speak to the owners of a white sedan or 4WD, obser..
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  • Weary Warriors near end of season

    Weary Warriors near end of season
    WANGARATTA Warriors have improved since the last time they matched up with Bendigo, this Friday night will show them just how much. The last time these ...
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Bendigo's citizens of the year announced .Karen Quinlan's "Bendigo effect" comes to La Trobe University Art ... .
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