Rural Bendigo is a cultural goldmine as new Marilyn Monroe ...
A Marilyn Monroe exhibition opens in Bendigo and gives us one more reason to visit.WHEN we need a reprieve from the concrete, steel and gridlocked traffic of urban life, the loveliness of 19th-century civic design can be the perfect antidote. One of the world’s greatest gold rushes left its legacy in rural Bendigo: historic boulevards lined with opulent architecture; a stately town square that recalls European grandeur as the ting-ting of the local tram rings in a new day.Nine billion dollars wo..>> view originalMan dies after car falls on him near Bendigo
Man dies after car falls on him near Bendigo A man has died near Bendigo after his car fell on him. A man has died following an accident at a home in Huntly, near Bendigo, on Saturday. Victoria Police spokeswoman Lee Thomson said investigators have been told the man was working underneath a car when it fell on him in Gold Leaf Court at about 7.45pm. "The 43-year-old man died at the scene," Leading Senior Constable Thomson said. Police will prepare a re..>> view originalInside the magical world of Lego
Thousands of people have indulged their passion for Lego in Bendigo. Inside the magical world of Lego Spiderman, aka Chris Hiddins, examines his Lego likeness with Xavier Fry Picture: DARREN HOWEAnna, aka Kara Harris, from the movie Frozen with her castle. Picture: DARREN HOWENick East with Elody. Picture: DARREN HOWEMadison Burgess, from Maiden Gully, launches into Lego. Picture: KIERAN ILESCharlie putting some blocks together Picture: DARREN HOWESarah Hend..>> view originalBendigo cricketers impress with Vics
James Vlaeminck and Zane Keighran shine with bat and ball. Strathdale’s James Vlaeminck and Golden Square’s Zane Keighran topped the bowling and batting figures for Victoria Country at the School Sport Australia 15-and-under Cricket Championships.Vic Country lost its fifth versus sixth play-off game to New South Wales Magenta on Sunday, but not before Vlaeminck took 2-34 with his off-spinners to take his carnival tally to eight wickets at an average of 12.50.Keighran made five lat..>> view originalVisit Victoria launches $4.5 million campaign to encourage regional ...
A quirky ad campaign the centrepiece of a $4.5 million initiative aimed at getting Melburnians to explore their own state. Visit Victoria launches $4.5 million campaign to encourage regional tourism exitA quirky ad campaign in which two friends "walk back" home after a lunch at a winery is the centrepiece of a $4.5 million initiative aimed at getting Melburnians to go beyond the city and visit their State.The two men's stroll becomes an epic journey across r..>> view originalSmall group tour in Vietnam
We'd like to spend about three weeks in Vietnam next September. Any suggestions for a tour company? Small group tour in Vietnam exitWE ARE PLANNING TO VISIT VIETNAM IN SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER FOR ABOUT THREE WEEKS. WE LIKE THE IDEA OF A SMALL GROUP TOUR WITH SOME FLEXIBILITY. WE'D LIKE SOME BUT NOT ALL MEALS INCLUDED AND SOME FREE TIME TO EXPLORE. WE WANT TO SPEND ABOUT THREE DAYS ON PHU QUOC BEFORE RETURNING HOME. CAN YOU RECOMMEND A TOUR COMPANY AND REASONABLY P..>> view originalCinque Terre walks and local food
Where should we fly into? Where should we base ourselves? Cinque Terre walks and local food exitIN MAY OR SEPTEMBER A FRIEND AND I ARE THINKING OF SPENDING A WEEK IN THE MIDDLE OF THE CINQUE TERRE SO WE CAN DO ALL THE WALKS AND SO ON, AND SIMILAR TIME DOING MALTA AND SICILY. WE ARE USING LOCAL TRANSPORT, EATING LOCAL FOOD AND DOING OUR OWN THING. WHERE SHOULD WE FLY INTO, WHERE SHOULD WE BASE OURSELVES IN THE CINQUE TERRE, AND HOW SHOULD WE SEE SICILY AND ..>> view originalPhotographs sought for snapshot of New Gisborne
Judith Walker and Nicky Gallus.KEEN photographers who want to capture the beauty and diversity of the Macedon Ranges can submit their images to form part of a soon to be built mural.The mural, to be titled ‘Living in the Foothills of Geboor’, will take pride of place at the New Gisborne Community Garden and unveiled in April when a harvest festival is held at the Saunders Rd garden.Gisborne Church of Christ Associate Minister and garden co-ordinator Marc Huggins said the mural which is being fun..>> view originalBig Issue staff face homeless future after church pulls plug on free ...
A big question looms for the team behind The Big Issue. the magazine that helps the homeless. Are they, too, about to be turfed out on the streets? A big question looms for the team behind The Big Issue, the magazine that helps the homeless. Are they, too, about to be turfed out on the streets?For 20 years The Big Issue has been produced from a rent-free office at 148 Lonsdale Street, a gift from neighbours at the Wesley Mission. But the magazine may soon get the boot from thei..>> view originalTheatre players and local businesses have big heARTs
Theatre players and local businesses have big heARTs Published: 27th of February 2016 Comments: Arts & Crafts Business & Economy Charity & Not For Profit Theatre Artist Clive Holden, Bendigo Bank's Kerryn Vincart, Coolum Theatre Players' Julia Loaney and Orangutan Hangover at Coolum Civic CentreNormally known for their great work on stage, Coolum Theatre Players have proudly announced their first production for 2016 won’t in fact be on stage at all. That’s because the Coolum Theat..>> view original
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