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• Woman who allegedly mowed down mother's best friend in Bendigo ...

  

  The family of a woman killed in a hit-run last Sunday have paid tribute to their “happy go lucky” daughter, friend and grandmother.Tracey-Lee Kemp, 45, was walking home from a 21st birthday party at the Huntly pub on August 14 when police allege she was struck by a car and left on the side of the Midland Highway.The accused driver, 19-year-old Taylah Hocking, appeared at Bendigo Magistrates’ Court briefly for a filing hearing today, charged with dangerous driving causing death and failing to st..

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• Buying at the right price in Bendigo

  

  DOMAIN: Geoff White, Chief Executive Officer, REIV reports that there is a house price point for those who are prepared to do their homework. As the second most expensive city in regional Victoria, the City of Greater Bendigo is attractive to both local, Melbourne and interstate buyers.But while the municipality’s median house price remains solid at $335,000, savvy buyers can still buy into the market for significantly less.New data, compiled by the Real Estate Institute of Victor..

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• BFNL preview: rd 17

  

  Eaglehawk and Sandhurst meet in match of the round. RISING STAR: Sam Harper is one of the Eaglehawk young players that has taken a big step in the second half of the 2016 season.When Eagehawk trudged off the QEO on June 4 not even the most ardent Hawks’ fan would have thought their club’s return clash with Sandhurst would be given match of the round status.The Hawks were thumped by 10 goals that day and their season appeared to be in tatters. Ten weeks later and the Hawks and Sand..

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• Bendigo dining: slice of good life, from market to paddock to plate

  

  Bendigo dining: slice of good life, from market to paddock to plateChristine MccabeThe Australian12:00AM August 20, 2016Save Belinda Hagan is on a mission to regenerate her family’s century-old farm in Victoria’s tiny Tooborac. Oak saplings are being established among the granite boulders and golden hills to provide acorns for pasture-raised and very happy Berkshire pigs, with the property redesign inspired by the teachings of innovative US farmer Joel Salatin, who eschews broad-acre production ..

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• Student power gets vehicles moving

  

  Bendigo schools race human-powered vehicles in Quarry Hill. Student power gets vehicles moving HPVs and EEVs race in Bendigo Grand Prix. Picture: MARK KEARNEYHPVs and EEVs race in Bendigo Grand Prix. Picture: MARK KEARNEYThe Bendigo Grand Prix team from Creek Street. Picture: MARK KEARNEYHPVs and EEVs race in Bendigo Grand Prix. Picture: MARK KEARNEYHPVs and EEVs race in Bendigo Grand Prix. Picture: MARK KEARNEYHPVs and EEVs race in Bendigo Grand Prix. Pictu..

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• Something's brewing at Bendigo on the Hop | Photos

  

  Bendigo on the Hop beer festival brings drinkers to the central Victorian city. Something’s brewing at Bendigo on the Hop | Photos Andrew Nash waiting paitently for his beer.At the 'Hop Stop' Harley McCauley and Kyle Morris.Three mates having a great time! Jeff Carr, Stone and Wood with Freddy Hardy, Red Duck Brewery.Owen King and Mariah McCarthy.Two Chefs from Rocks on Rosalind.In the queue.Hopping mad, Natalie Thornton-Smith and Laurne Bortoli.Front of the..

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• Big Give for increased access to fresh food

  

  The Bendigo Regional Food Alliance is fundraising for pop-up edible oases. FRESH IDEA: Bendigo Regional Food Alliance chair Jennifer Alden. The alliance is fundraising for pop-up wicking beds. Picture: Bill Conroy, Press 1 PhotographyRELATED: Big Give for change for change roomsThe Big Give is an event supporting central Victorian community groups. The Bendigo Advertiser will be profiling several of the registered campaigns each week until the initiative ends with a 24-hour giving..

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• Review into adoption laws

  

  Law reform commission to visit Bendigo for community input. MODERNISE: Victorian Law Reform Commission chairman Philip Cummins is heading up a review into adoption laws, under which the commission will visit Bendigo to hear the community's thoughts.THE body charged with overseeing a review of Victoria’s adoption laws will be visiting Bendigo to hear the views of the community.The Victorian Law Reform Commission will conduct private meetings on Tuesday as part of its review into th..

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• A violin, made on a 3D printer

  

  VIC: Ready please Mr Printer, make mine a musical instrument A violin, made on a 3D printer exitThe pink plastic violin.IT’S a violin orchestrated on a 3D printer – no strings attached, however.Victorian man Jan Schmidt printed the full-size and operational violin a couple of weeks ago on his own 3D printer at home. He printed three sections plus the neck in ABS plastic – the same used in Lego – before he added store-bought tuning pegs and strings.“The most ..

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• Cyber-cop Susan McLean calls for parents to speak to children ...

  

  "It’s got to be an ongoing conversation about how to treat others and how to use technology." No excuses: Susan McLean will speak to parents on September 5 at Hunter Valley Grammar. Parents from all schools are invited to the free forum, RSVP by email to kennedyl@hvgs.nsw.edu.au Picture: Simon O'DwyerAUSTRALIA’s leading cyber safety expert Susan McLean has urged Hunter parents to use coverage of the website seeking nude images of young girls as a catalyst to speak to their childre..

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