Transport Minister defends second office at Bendigo train station and other top stories.

• Transport Minister defends second office at Bendigo train station

  

  Transport Minister defends second office at Bendigo train station Posted March 10, 2016 13:02:06 The Victorian Opposition has questioned the Public Transport Minister's decision to establish an office at the Bendigo railway station metres away from her existing headquarters.Jacinta Allan has been under pressure in recent months over widespread problems plaguing the regional train network V/Line.This week, she announced most train services would be restored later this ..

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• Marilyn Monroe review: Bendigo Art Gallery exhibition celebrates ...

  

  Installation view of the Marilyn Monroe exhibition at Bendigo Art Gallery. Photo: Bill Conroy VISUAL ARTS MARILYN MONROE Bendigo Art Gallery, until July 10 Reviewed by Penny Webb We enter the Marilyn Monroe story at a suspenseful point. The 27-year-old actress is seen in a flimsy cocktail dress on an outdoor stage on a raw day in Korea singing Diamonds Are a Girl's Best Friend to US troops. Apparent in this footage are Marilyn's celebrity status and her neediness, reminding us that playwrigh..

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• Pennant grand final match-ups set

  Pennant grand final match-ups set between Bendigo East and Bendigo March 10, 2016, 1:43 p.m. Who is playing who in Sunday's BBD pennant division one grand final. CALL OF THE CARD: Bendigo's Nick Belt, BBD match committee chairman John Grenfell and Bendigo East's Paul Moller at Wednesday night's draw for the BBD pennant grand final at the Bendigo Club. Picture: LUKE WESTSUNDAY’S Bendigo Bowls Division grand final between Bendigo East and Bendigo will f..

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• Chinese Lion Dog reunited with its pair

  

  Chinese Lion Dog reunited with its pair in Bendigo after 10 years Posted March 10, 2016 14:13:05 After a collector's death an auction on Valentine's Day reunites two lion dogs as part of a Chinese artefacts collection at a Bendigo museum.The Golden Dragon Museum in Bendigo has just celebrated its 25th year and as part of the celebration has just acquired 17 important Chinese artefacts including the prized cloisonne lion dog.The 'Fu Dog' or 'Heavenly Lion' from the Qin..

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• Marilyn Monroe at Bendigo Art Gallery

  

  When Sat 5th March – Sun 10th July WhereBendigo Art Gallery - 42 View Street, BendigoPrice$12 - $25Marilyn Monroe will explore the contrasts between the glamorous screen goddess and her filmic attire, and her behind-the-scenes self and personal wardrobe. The exhibition will feature more than 20 original costumes from movies such as Some Like It H..

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• Bendigo greyhounds March 11 preview

  

  Preview of Friday's Bendigo greyhounds meeting at Lord's Raceway. Zolinta's Legacy wins last year's Gold Rush maiden final.FRIDAY afternoon greyhound racing at Bendigo is the final meeting before the annual Gold Rush Carnival commences next week, with seven race meetings in 11 days leading up and to including Easter.There are some intriguing races on the 12-event card, but none more so than the Chasers Function Centre sprint over the 425m where two talented and in-form sprinters w..

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• Vision of local dalek emerges

  

  "EXTERMINATE! EXTERMINATE!" Online video captures a dalek in Bendigo A video of a mutant dalek threatening to exterminate Bendigonians has emerged online.The video, which was posted online just over a week ago, shows the Dr Who villain in Rosalind Park and at Lake Weeroona searching for energy.But the makers of the video say it is all done in good fun. The dalek, called Marvin, was built by Peter Williams and his daughter Sophie.“He’s a perfectly nice chap, he just goes around tel..

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• Gallery pops up in empty space

  

  Pall Mall pop-up exhibits local art and craft for four weeks. COLOUR OF COUNTRY: Arkeria Armstrong beside her work based on the Coongan River in the Pilbara – 'I grew up travelling in a caravan, so a lot of my work up has been focused on country,' she said. Picture: DARREN HOWEA new gallery has popped up in Bendigo – but you’d better get in quick, it will only be open for the next month. City arts and culture coordinator Maree Tonkin said the Exhibit B pop-up will be open for four..

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• Harrington rushes to Ballarat

  

  Bendigo Spirit guard Kerryn Harrington has signed with the Ballarat Rush Kerryn Harrington in action for the Bendigo Spirit against the Melbourne Boomers. Picture: Akuna PhotographyTHE Ballarat Rush have signed a fourth Bendigo Spirit player, adding starting guard Kerryn Harrington to their roster.Harrington arrives at the Rush after spending the last SEABL season with the Bendigo Lady Braves where she averaged 14.4 points, 3.5 rebounds and 2.3 assists.That included a 13 point hau..

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• CCB through to quarter-finals

  

  CCB through to state cricket quarter-finals March 10, 2016, 1:11 p.m. Catholic College Bendigo cricket team through to state quarter-finals. CATHOLIC College Bendigo is the Loddon Mallee cricket champions after winning a pair of games against the Maryborough Education Centre and St Mary’s Nathalia on Tuesday.WINNERS: The Catholic College Bendigo team that won the Loddon Mallee cricket title on Tuesday. Picture: CONTRIBUTEDBy winning the Loddon Mallee ..

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