Celebration of people and culture and other top stories.

• Celebration of people and culture

  

  NAIDOC Week celebrations begin in central Victoria. Celebration of people and culture CELEBRATION: Aunty Georgie Jackson and Aunty Lyn Warren at the NAIDOC Week ceremony at Bendigo Town Hall. Picture: NONI HYETTMayor Rod Fyffe. Picture: NONI HYETTFederal MP Lisa Chesters. Picture: NONI HYETTThe occasion attracted a large crowd. Picture: NONI HYETTDja Dja Wurrung Clans Aboriginal Corporation chairman Trent Nelson. Picture: NONI HYETTPicture: NONI HYETTCaita H..

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• Defence, NBN top priorities in second term

  

  Lisa Chesters says Australia's 45th Federal Parliament will achieve "great things". Back to business: Returned Member for Bendigo Lisa Chesters speaks to supporters after claiming victory on Saturday night. Picture: NONI HYETTRELATED: Full election coverage.Member for Bendigo Lisa Chesters has singled out defence manufacturing and telecommunications as priorities in the coming years after being re-elected for a second term on Saturday.Ms Chesters also welcomed the prospect of a mi..

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• Designers sought for fashion festival

  

  Designers and artists invited to make submissions for anniversary show. IN VOGUE: A creation showcased at last year's Bendigo Fashion Festival. Picture: GLENN DANIELSFashion designers and artists have been invited to showcase their work in the Bendigo Fashion Festival 10th Anniversary Runway Show.City of Greater Bendigo acting director city futures Terry Karamaloudis said the aim was to make the show a combination of fashion available to purchase from local retailers, and designs ..

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• NAIDOC Week remains important as ever

  

  NAIDOC Week a vital opportunity to preserve and promote Aboriginal culture. NAIDOC Week has become a well-established event in communities across Australia, Bendigo included.It could be easy to overlook when every day, week and month seems to be dedicated to one cause or another.But despite its long history, NAIDOC Week should continue to stand out as an important occasion on the Australian calendar.The arrival of Europeans in Australia heralded a long, deliberate effort to destro..

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• The best of June | Photos

  

  JUNE 1: Annabelle Harwood who won two state titles. Picture: DARREN HOWE Click on the photo to read more on Annabelle's victories. JUNE 3: Graeme MacArthur was in town from Western Australia with his 1965 globetrotter caravan for the central Victoria's vintage car, caravan and tractor show. Picture: GLENN DANIELS Click on the photo to see more coverage of the event.JUNE 4: Bendigo Football League action between Golden Square and Kyneton. Picture: DARREN HOWE. Click on the photo to see more actio..

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• Women in the spotlight at high tea

  

  The event will highlight women's achievements and help support those in need. HIGH TEA: Member for Bendigo East Jacinta Allan, entertainer Colleen Hewett and musicians Emily Bibby and Rosemarie Farrell promote Ladies Day Out. Picture: EMMA D'AGOSTINORELATED: A high tea at Bendigo Stadium on Saturday will highlight the achievements of six women and benefit many.Bendigo Ladies Day Out will be both a fundraiser for the Annie North Women’s Crisis Refuge Centre and an opportunity to co..

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• Local business laments tender wasted

  

  But company awarded organics waste service says it will create local jobs. The kerbisde collection of organic waste will begin in September. Related: Organic waste on trial in BendigoA local business says it was surprised and disappointed to have been overlooked by council who last week awarded a $7 million contract to an out-of-town service provider instead. But the Victorian-based company which was awarded the tender says it will be a continuation of a long relationship with Ben..

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• Fighting Miners lose battle to Rams

  

  The Bendigo Fighting Miners recorded a narrow loss against Victorian Rugby Union rival;s Geelong. INDISCIPLINE at the breakdown cost the Bendigo Fighting Miners dearly as they went down narrowly to the Geelong Rams in a bruising Victorian Rugby Union Division 2A encounter at a soggy Epsom Huntly Reserve last Saturday.The Miners scored the only try of the match, but were clearly outpointed by the Rams who kicked four penalty goals. Most of the penalties awarded against the Miners w..

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• Donors needed to ensure weekend blood supply

  

  Blood donation bookings rise but more blood needed on Fridays and Saturdays. Bendigonians have answered a Red Cross call to give blood this winter as sickness stops many regular donors from rolling up their sleeves.Red Cross spokeswoman Shae Smith said her service had seen a major increase in bookings for the next fortnight after a plea for O-negative blood was issued last week.Collection of O-negative blood, common to 9 per cent of the population, is particularly critical because..

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• Bendigo City miss golden chance

  

  Bendigo City FC has lost its round 19 encounter against Sunshine George Cross. Godwill Basha. FILE PICBENDIGO City FC has missed a chance to move off the bottom of the NPL Victoria west conference ladder.Tenth-placed Bendigo went down 2-3 to their nearest ladder rival  Sunshine George Cross.David Younan slotted his fourth goal of the season, to open the scoring in the first half for City.Skipper George Mcheileh added another in the second half, but to no avail with the home side s..

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