Monday, June 13, 2016

Bendigo historian gets Queen's Birthday honour for community service and other top stories.

  • Bendigo historian gets Queen's Birthday honour for community service

    Bendigo historian gets Queen's Birthday honour for community service
    Bendigo historian gets Queen's Birthday honour for community service Posted June 13, 2016 05:26:46 A Bendigo man who has devoted his life to local history and tertiary education leads the list of central Victorian Queen's Birthday Award recipients.Dennis O'Hoy is being made a Member of the Order of Australia today.The AM is recognition for his work to preserve of Bendigo's heritage, and his service with La Trobe University.Mr O'Hoy said he was passionate about local h..
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  • Conductor's plan for epic local concert

    Conductor's plan for epic local concert
    Bendigo conductor Josh Geddes is busy planning a community concert. Ludwig van BeethovenJOSH Geddes is in the process of creating a community concert for Bendigo after winning the Rosemary and John Hopkins Award.John Hopkins has been a part of Australia’s musical landscape for more than 50 years. The award as introduced by the University of Melbourne last year as a way to fund and support Australian conductors in their efforts with youth or community music projects.Mr Geddes is th..
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  • Junior Braves win National Junior Classic

    Junior Braves win National Junior Classic
    The Bendigo Braves under-14 girls have become the first team in club history to win the National Junior Classic. The Bendigo Braves under-14 girls have become the first team in club history to win the National Junior Classic.The Bendigo Braves under-14 girls after their grand final win.The Braves’ girls defeated the Melbourne Tigers 50-42 in Monday’s final in Melbourne.The National Junior Classic attracts some of the the best club teams from around the nation, particularly Victori..
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  • Equity Prevents Violence launched

    Equity Prevents Violence launched
    A night of retail therapy launched a campaign for the prevention of family violence. Equity Prevents Violence launched Bendigo personality Margot Spalding at the Shop to Stop Violence Against Women event at Merinda. Picture: SUPPLIEDAttendees at Shop to Stop Violence Against Women at Merinda in Bendigo. Picture: SUPPLIEDMerinda owner Ellie Gammon and attendees at Shop to Stop Violence Against Women. Picture: SUPPLIEDEQUITY: Ann Lansberry, Ellie Gammon and Li..
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  • Hospital funding boost promised

    Hospital funding boost promised
    Labor has promised extra funding for the new Bendigo Hospital, but the Liberals doubt they will deliver. FUNDING PROMISED: Labor has promised extra funding for the new Bendigo Hospital as part of its election campaign. Picture: EMMA D'AGOSTINOLabor has promised to restore funding cut from Bendigo Health if elected into federal government on July 2. "In their first budget, the Liberals cut $34 million from Bendigo Health," Member for Bendigo Lisa Chesters said. "The Liberals scrapp..
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  • Kyneton puts its foot down in third term on way to Bendigo Football ...

    Kyneton puts its foot down in third term on way to Bendigo Football ...
    Kyneton coach Luke Beattie. Picture: Richard Serong.A SIX-GOAL third quarter proved the difference as Kyneton overcame a halftime deficit to down Eaglehawk by nine points on Saturday. The Tigers trailed by 10 points at the main break before slamming on six goals to two in the third term at Kyneton Showgrounds on their way to a 15.9 (99) to 12.18 (90) victory.The result cemented Kyneton in the BFL top five after Round 8, one game and percentage ahead of sixth-placed Castlemaine.The Hawks had enou..
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  • Rave party awakens concern

    Rave party awakens concern
    Bendigo police are monitoring noise complaints from a rave party in Emu Creek. Bendigo police are monitoring noise from a rave party in Emu Creek.Bendigo police are monitoring noise complaints resulting from a long weekend rave party in Emu Creek.  The Forgotten Kingdom rave party started at 4pm on Friday and ends at 4pm on Monday.Bendigo acting sergeant Travis Dole said on Sunday up to 300 people were at the property on Vahland Road. “We’ve been out there a few times regarding no..
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  • Callum Scotson has victory in sights

    Callum Scotson has victory in sights
    Callum Scotson is the rider to catch in today's final stages of the Merv Dean Memorial. RELATED:Scotson brothers up ante in tourOlympic hopefuls to race in Tour of BendigoCallum ScotsonSOUTH Australian cyclist Callum Scotson is in the box seat to claim victory in the Bendigo and District Cycling Club's Merv Dean Memorial.Going in to today's two final stages, Scotson holds a 42 second advantage over his nearest rival, fellow Australian men's track pursuit team member Alex Porter.Mi..
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  • Plan for boxers to step it up

    Plan for boxers to step it up
    Boxing trainer Gary Connolly has praised the performance of youngsters Brad Morgan and Mat Hall. RELATED:Emerging Bendigo boxers Brad Morgan and Matt Hall ready to go into battleBoxing deal to open overseas opportunities Plan for boxers to step it up Matt Hall lands a heavy blow to the face of his Tasmanian challenger Johnny Brown. Picture: STEVE DILKSBrad Morgan stares down his opponent Dean Thomas during another accomplished display. Picture: STEVE DILKSBra..
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  • Car torched in East Bendigo

    Car torched in East Bendigo
    Car torched in East Bendigo June 13, 2016, 10:01 a.m. Thieves fail to start car, set it on fire instead. POLICE are calling for witnesses after a car was destroyed by fire in East Bendigo on Saturday night.The burnt-out shell of the Ford hatchback sedan was discovered near the intersection of Piper Lane and Piper Road in East Bendigo on Sunday morning.The car had been moved to the opposite side of the road before it was set alight.Police suspect the c..
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