Tourism expert plan Bendigo conference and other top stories.

• Tourism expert plan Bendigo conference

  

  Bendigo will host the Victorian Tourism Industry Council conference this month. POPULAR CITY: City of Greater Bendigo tourism manager Kathryn Mackenzie is thrilled Bendigo is being recognised as a tourism leader and innovator. Picture: BRENDAN McCARTHYBendigo’s tourism industry will showcase itself this month when it hosts the Victorian Tourism Industry Council conference.More than 400 delegates will arrive in town for the event that will be held at Ulumbarra on July 25 and 26.Vic..

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• The night of Eid is celebrated in Bendigo as Ramadan ends

  

  The night of Eid is celebrated in Bendigo as Ramadan ends Posted July 06, 2016 12:48:30 Three Afghan families in Bendigo shared their final meal of Ramadan as the 30-day fasting period ended heralding the start of celebrations.Ramadan begins and ends for the majority of Muslims across the world when the moon is sighted.On a Tuesday night in Bendigo after the sun had set and the moon was sighted, heralding the new month of Shawwal, the Babaali, Azimi and Zahir families..

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• First ounces of gold produced in Bendigo in five years

  

  VIC: Bendigo has once again produced gold, albeit without a sod being turned. GBM Gold has produced a 62 ounce (1.94kg) gold doré bar following clean up works at its Bendigo site. Picture: CONTRIBUTEDBendigo has once again produced gold after a five-year hiatus in the gold-rush city, albeit without a sod being turned.GBM Gold this week produced a 62 ounce (1.94kg) gold doré bar following clean up works at its Bendigo Goldfield site after completing a takeover in May.The residual g..

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• Intruder stabs Cal Gully homeowner

  

  UPDATE: Police have arrested a man in relation to the break-in. Intruder stabs Cal Gully homeowner exitUPDATE 12pm: A tow truck was unable to access the stolen vehicle, which is crashed in a creek. The truck is waiting at a nearby road while police search for a tractor to remove the vehicle.The driver of the vehicle crashed through several fences and across hundreds of metres of paddock before crashing into the creek. UPDATE 10.50am: Police have arrested a 2..

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• Unity, charity, respect

  

  Bendigo's Muslim community celebrates Eid al-Fitr, at the end of the holy month of Ramadan. Unity, charity, respect Members of Bendigo's Islamic community celebrate Eid al-Fitr in Golden Square on Wednesday. Picture: JASON WALLSMembers of Bendigo's Islamic community celebrate Eid al-Fitr in Golden Square on Wednesday. Picture: JASON WALLSShomaila Amir, Amna Ali and Masooma Ali celebrate Eid al-Fitr at the YCW Hall in Golden Square. Picture: JASON WALLSexitMe..

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• Support mounts for Bendigo's Big Give

  

  More causes are registering for the 24-hour online fundraiser on September 1. Central Victorian community groups and Community Foundation for Central Victoria executive officer Ann Lansberry, far right, celebrating the launch of the Big Give in April. Picture: EMMA D'AGOSTINORELATED:Support for Bendigo’s first community giving day is mounting, with more causes joining the initiative. Three sporting clubs have registered to participate in the 24-hour online fundraiser, Big Give, on..

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• Flag desire driving Rogers ahead of 250th

  

  Brett Rogers to play 250th senior game for Marong this Saturday. FOUR years ago on the eve of his 200th senior game for Marong Brett Rogers spoke about the desire to play in a premiership with his beloved Panthers as the driving force that was keeping his career going.MILESTONE: Stalwart Brett Rogers will play his 250th senior game for Marong this Saturday against YCW - calf-injury permitting.Fifty games on it’s still the dream of playing in a premiership with the Panthers that’s ..

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• Colbert, Roberts join Square

  

  Ryan Colbert and Michael Roberts mid-season signings for Golden Square. SMOOTH MOVER: Ryan Colbert in action for Benalla in last year's GVFL grand final. Picture: RAY SIZER, SHEPPARTON NEWSGOLDEN Square will unveil the first of its mid-season recruits on Saturday when Michael Roberts lines up against Strathfieldsaye.Roberts and Ryan Colbert both signed with the Bulldogs just before the June 30 clearance deadline.While Roberts will play for the Bulldogs this weekend in the Bendigo ..

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• Thunder to light up QEO

  

  Bendigo Thunder will play its first match under lights for premiership points. Bendigo Thunder's Jac Louttit applies a tackle against the Eastern Devils.BENDIGO Thunder will play their first home game under lights when they host VWFL Premier Division rivals Deer Park at the QEO this Saturday at 5pm.The clash will follow a Bendigo Football Netball League encounter between South Bendigo and Sandhurst.It is the first women's match to be played under lights at the QEO.The Thunder ent..

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• 10th for Aussie relay team

  

  Australian mountain bike relay team featuring two Bendigo riders 10th at World Championships. The Australian relay team that finished 10th in the cross country relay at the Mountain Bike World Championships. Pictured: CONTRIBUTEDTHE Australian mountain bike relay team featuring two riders from Bendigo has finished 10th at the World Championships.The Australian squad for the cross country team relay included Bendigo Mountain Bike Club members Tasman Nankervis and Peta Mullens, as w..

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