"Growing disquiet'' about operation of Bendigo Community Bank in ... and other top stories.

• "Growing disquiet'' about operation of Bendigo Community Bank in ...

  Bendigo Bank's decision to stop opening most of its community bank branches in Canberra on a Saturday has unsettled local shareholders.They say extended hours was one of the pillars of the community-based style of banking and should be restored. The Curtin community came together for the grand opening of its Community Bank in 2012. Photo: Elesa Kurtz A Retain Saturday Trading Group has been formed following the decision led by Michael Lindfield who was chairman of Canberra's first commun..

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• Ulumbarra celebrates its first birthday

  Bendigo’s 1000-seat theatre Ulumbarra celebrates its first birthday this weekend. SPECIAL OCCASION: Bendigo mayor Rod Fyffe, Capital Venues and Events manager David Lloyd and Bendigo Senior Secondary College principal Dale Pearce. Picture: NONI HYETTBendigo’s 1000-seat theatre Ulumbarra celebrates its first birthday this weekend.While the theatre opened last year with a great deal of fanfare, the staff celebrated with a simple cake on Friday.Captial Venues and Events manager David..

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• Moreland Zebras to test Bendigo City FC

  

  Bendigo City FC’s defence will be put under pressure when it plays Moreland Zebras in Melbourne on Saturday. Bendigo City FC’s defence will be put under pressure when it plays Moreland Zebras in Melbourne on Saturday.The Zebras are in second place on the NPL Victoria west conference ladder with five wins from seven games.ACROBATIC: Bendigo City FC under-20 skipper John Roberts tries to clear the ball against North Geelong. Picture: DARREN HOWEThe Zebras are averaging two goals per..

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• Bendigo plans to expand in Sydney, Melboure

  

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• Friday Flashback – Sport in Bendigo, April 2007 | Photos

  Lachlan Sharp playing for Bendigo in junior bowls against Geelong.Aaron Wilson playing for Bendigo against Geelong in junior bowls.Former Home and Away star Lincoln Younes playing soccer for Flora Hill SC.Rob BlackCarol BattenMountain bike state championships, men's veteran winner Tim McColl.Mountain bike state championships, men's veteran runner-up Brett Henderson.Bendigo Braves under-12 squad.Bendigo Braves under-12 girls squad.Noel Sens and Andrew Summers won gold at the national road cycling..

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• Blind first-time mother from Bendigo regains her independence after ...

  

  Blind first-time mother from Bendigo regains her independence after losing sight after giving birth Posted April 15, 2016 17:01:16 Twenty-eight-year-old Sarah Hocking, who became blind after surgery to remove tumours from her eyes, now shares her experience with others through a blog.Last year Sarah Hocking became a first-time mother and legally blind.During her pregnancy she discovered she had meningiomas — benign tumours growing on her optic nerves — and when her so..

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• Chinese museum strategic plan finalised, but public release date yet ...

  Plans for Chinese museum's future have been finalised, but a public release date is yet to be confirmed. Sun Loong leaves the Golden Dragon Museum to greet Easter crowds. Soon his home might get a rennovation.HOPES of revitalising the Golden Dragon Museum have taken a step forward with the completion of a strategic plan. Bendigo Chinese Association president Doug Lougoon remained tight-lipped about the plan, saying the BCA and the museum wanted to show it to key stakeholders befor..

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• Lovely home in quiet court

  Lovely home in quiet court April 15, 2016, 1:30 a.m.THIS modern design home is a must to inspect. The property has fantastic street appeal and is located in one of Kangaroo Flat’s most sought after areas.Tucked away in a quiet court this home sits on a low maintenance 368 square metre allotment and is a short walk to the Centro Lansell, 15 minutes to Bendigo CBD and only an hour and twenty minutes to Melbourne.Upon entering the home you will find tiled and carpeted..

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• Awareness needed to keep hips healthy

  

  Hip dysplasia is the leading cause of adult hip arthritis. Awareness needed to keep hips healthy Alisha Pickering, Grace Holmfield and Emma Powell, with daughters Sylvie, Mila and Iris, want more parents to know about hip dysplasia. Picture: DARREN HOWEEmma Powell's daughter Iris is undergoing treatment for hip dysplasia. Picture: DARREN HOWEexitLittle Iris Powell has to wear a hip brace virtually around the clock.The 13-month-old was diagnosed with developm..

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