Woman in police custody following Bendigo hit-and-run and other top stories.

• Woman in police custody following Bendigo hit-and-run

  

  A 19-year-old North Bendigo woman is in police custody after a fatal hit-and-run in northern Victoria overnight.Bendigo's criminal investigation unit took the woman into custody following the death of a 45-year-old female, found on the side of a major highway on Sunday morning. Investigators on scene along the Midland Highway, Huntly. The white car is not believed to be involved in the investigation.  Photo: Darren Howe Major Collision Unit Detective Senior Sergeant Brad McArth..

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• Toni Maticevski unveils his Dark Wonderland of fashion at Bendigo ...

  

  Garments from Toni Maticevski​'s latest catwalk shows have come fresh from the runway to Bendigo Art Gallery as part of the Melbourne designer's first solo exhibition, Maticevski: Dark Wonderland​.Bendigo Art Gallery director Karen Quinlan​ said she first floated the idea of an exhibition with Mr Maticevski a few years ago. Australian fashion designer Toni Maticevski at Bendigo Art Gallery on Friday. Photo: Noni Hyett  "All designers offer individual style and have their strengths, but f..

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• Paramedics annoyed with inappropriate calls

  

  People asking for an ambulance for minor incidents, including being scratched by a cat. Related coverage:PARAMEDICS are getting frustrated with attending call-outs, only to arrive and find they are not needed.Ambulance Victoria figures released to the Bendigo Advertiser show paramedics in the City of Greater Bendigo attended more jobs not requiring an ambulance than anywhere else in central Victoria last year.In 2015, paramedics in the Bendigo area attended 2251 cases where the pe..

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• Police investigate reported gunshots

  

  Police are appealing for witnesses following reported gunfire in Maiden Gully on Saturday. Police are appealing for witnesses following a report shots were fired in Maiden Gully on Saturday evening.Detective acting sergeant Jason Smith said the incident occurred between 5pm and 5.30pm near the intersection of Monsants Road and Carolyn Way, but police were yet to confirm the reported use of a firearm.“We’re appealing for any persons that may have seen a dark-coloured vehicle acting..

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• Figures spark fire safety reminder

  

  Figures suggest a significant number of people leave their heaters on when not at home. UNSAFE: Bendigo Fire Station senior station officer Darren Eenjes says leaving cooking food unattended is a big fire hazard. Picture: GLENN DANIELSRelated coverage: CFA battles house fire in HeathcoteWINTER might be on its way out but the heaters have not been put away yet, prompting a reminder for residents to remain mindful of fire hazards in their home.Bendigo Fire Station senior station off..

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• Roos rule over Dragons | Video

  

  Kangaroo Flat has all but sealed top spot on the BFNL A-grde netball ladder. RELATED:Kangaroo Flat v Sandhurst football and netball | PhotosKangaroo Flat's Jamie-Lee Clohesy shoots for goal in a tense first quarter against premiership rivals Sandhurst at Bendigo Mazda Oval. Picture: ADAM BOURKEKANGAROO Flat is on course for a top of the ladder finish and a rest in the first weekend of BFNL netball finals, after an intense eight goal win over Sandhurst.The Roos won a high-calibre a..

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• Around the grounds

  

  Final scores from around the region. Action from the qualifying final between North Bendigo and Huntly. Picture: DARREN HOWEBFNLKyneton has taken a huge step towards making the finals by beating Strathfieldsaye. The Tigers won 10.12 (72) to 6.9 (45) to move one game and percentage clear of Kangaroo Flat.The Roos continued their poor form, losing by 98 points to Sandhurst. The Dragons kicked seven goals in the first quarter and eight in the last before winning 23.8 (146) to 7.6 (48..

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• Australian tourists warned to avoid crowded places in Thailand

  

  Thai authorities also revealed that two small bombs were defused at Patong Beach on the island of Phuket. Twin blasts in Patong were among the violent challenge to Thailand's military junta. Photo: Photo suppliedAustralia has warned its citizens in Thailand to avoid crowded places after a series of co-ordinated bombings hit popular tourist destinations in the country's south.Thai authorities have revealed that two small bombs were defused at Patong Beach on the island of Phuket o..

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• Huntly stuns Dogs in qualifying final

  

  Huntly one win away from HDFNL grand final. Huntly's Phil Ryan tries to break a tackle in the qualifying final. Picture: DAREN HOWERelated – North Bendigo v Huntly | PhotosRelated – HDFNL A-grade netball qualifying final | PhotosHuntly completed an amazing 133-point turnaround in the space of seven days to defeat North Bendigo in Saturday’s HDFNL qualifying final.The Hawks were humiliated by 124 points in round 18, but responded in the best possible fashion by beating the Bulldogs..

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• Dragons not giving up on finals after Sharks upset | Photos, Video

  

  St George Illawarra have caused one of the upsets of the season, downing bitter local rivals Cronulla 32-18 at Jubilee Oval, Kogarah on Saturday night. Dragons not giving up on finals after Sharks upset | Photos, Video Photo: Getty Images.Photo: Getty Images.Photo: Getty Images.Photo: Getty Images.Photo: Getty Images.Photo: Getty Images.Photo: Getty Images.Photo: Getty Images.Photo: Getty Images.exitSt George Illawarra Dragons coach Paul McGregor still belie..

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