Thursday, September 8, 2016

Granted three-week reprieve, East West Link squatters hold festival ... and other top stories.

  • Granted three-week reprieve, East West Link squatters hold festival ...

    Angela Edwards has been homeless for the past two years, and her future abode is uncertain. On Sunday, she was happy living in the present, painting a banner and playing with her four grandchildren outside the pretty weatherboard she is squatting in, in Collingwood. Angela Edwards, pictured with her two grandsons, says after sleeping on the streets for years, squatting in a house in Bendigo Street, Collingwood, provides a secure place for them to visit her.  Photo: Chris Hopkins The 50 o..
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  • Campaign Launches To Save Bendigo's Only Dedicated Live Music ...

    Campaign Launches To Save Bendigo's Only Dedicated Live Music ...
    music > News Campaign Launches To Save Bendigo's Only Dedicated Live Music Venue Pic via GoFundMe Aug 29th 2016 | 1:58pm | Staff Writer Tweet Australian music fans are lending their support to the Bendigo community as a crowdfunding campaign launches to save the Victorian city's apparent sole remaining dedicated live music venue, The Music Man Megastore. The brainchild of Marlowe Lee, the manager and photographer for Bendigo heavy-metal outfit Morth, the campaign appeals to artists and ..
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  • On the go | Monday, August 29, 2016

    On the go | Monday, August 29, 2016
    Your morning news headlines from across regional Australia and beyond. Today's Instagram #picoftheday is by @rabsmaxwell - tag your weather pics #bendigoweather and we'll feature the best ones here.Good morning central Victoria! We’re in for a partly cloudy day with the slight (20%) chance of a shower this evening - Bendigo & Maryborough 17, Castlemaine & Redesdale 16, Kyneton 14, Echuca 18.Catch up on news here:Police release image in relation to Bendigo sexual assaultInvestigati..
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  • Hawks swoop on men's championship title

    Hawks swoop on men's championship title
    Eaglehawk has claimed the BASL men's championship crown Eaglehawk players ad officials gather after they clinched a hard fought 1-0 win against Epsom to capture the Bendigo Amateur Soccer League men's championship crown. Picture: KIERAN ILESIT took every one of 14 rounds, but Eaglehawk has managed to overtake Epsom to clinch the Bendigo Amateur Soccer League men's championship crown.A 1-0 win over the Scorpions at Epsom Huntly Recreation Reserve on Sunday was enough for the Hawks ..
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  • Kyneton claims Bendigo FL finals berth despite final round loss to ...

    Kyneton claims Bendigo FL finals berth despite final round loss to ...
    A HEALTHY percentage proved Kyneton’s greatest ally as the Tigers held onto fifth despite a final-round loss against Sandhurst on Saturday. The Tigers were beaten 17.14 (116) to 12.11 (83) at Queen Elizabeth Oval after leading by 11 points at three-quarter-time.Sandhurst slammed on seven goals to three behinds in the final quarter on its way to a 33-point win which earned it top spot at the end of the Bendigo Football League season.The Tigers showcased their quality to come from 35 points down a..
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  • Brave City falls to St Albans

    Brave City falls to St Albans
    Bendigo City FC was beaten but not disgraced in its clash with power side St Albans in the NPL on Saturday. Bendigo City FC was beaten but not disgraced in its clash with power side St Albans in the NPL on Saturday.GOOD EFFORT: Bendigo City FC defended stoutly against St Albans at Epsom Huntly Recreation Reserve on Saturday night. Picture: LUKE WESTBendigo’s senior team lost to top side St Albans 2-0 in an entertaining contest at Epsom-Huntly Recreation Reserve. St Albans, who sit..
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  • A church, Pokémon and men's health blues

    A church, Pokémon and men's health blues
    St Paul's Anglican church uses digital incentive to start conversation about men's health. RELATED: Captain braves sea of controversyA Bendigo church will use Pokemon Go to engage young men in a conversation about their wellbeing.Attendees at a Men’s Health Week brunch inside St Paul’s Anglican Cathedral on Saturday will not only enjoy live music and free food, they will also have the chance to snare some of the prized digital creatures.  Very Reverend John Roundhill, who is a fan..
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  • Learning to defuse racism

    Learning to defuse racism
    Multicultural services workshop to show Bendigo how to say no to offensive behaviour. Staying calm while explaining to someone their behaviour is offensive will be the subject of an anti-racism workshop in Bendigo next week.  Loddon Campaspe Multicultural Services will run two Say No to Racism workshops in September to share ways people can diffuse discrimination they encounter in their lives. The organisation’s education and community services manager, Kate McInnes, said interven..
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  • Tickets a hot item

    Tickets a hot item
    Tickets for Saturday night’s SEABL eastern conference grand final are on sale. Jeremy KendleTickets for Saturday night’s SEABL eastern conference grand final at Bendigo Stadium went on sale on Monday.The Bendigo Braves will host the Nunawading Spectres at 7pm, with the winner to advance to the big dance – the SEABL championship game on September 10.Tickets are $18 adult, $15 concession, $8 children and $40 family. Tickets can be purchased at the Bendigo Stadium box office or on-li..
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  • Young 'political pawns' in plebiscite debate

    Young 'political pawns' in plebiscite debate
    Bendigo experts call for respect as tensions over plebiscite grow. Same-sex attracted Bendigonians have said they are being used as “political pawns”, and community health workers have called for respect, as tensions grow over the federal government’s plebiscite on marriage equality.  Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull’s plans for a popular vote on same-sex marriage were again threatened on Monday when Nick Xenophon announced he and his party colleagues would not support the policy. ..
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Squash undergoing a resurgence in Bendigo .Have you told your kids the truth about drugs, yet? .
Cattle-borne Q fever outbreak in two Melbourne meat businesses sparks health alert .Charlton secures double chance .

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