A long wait for glory as premiership droughts linger and other top stories.

• A long wait for glory as premiership droughts linger

  

  A look at the region's longest flag droughts in the wake of the Western Bulldogs triumph last weekend. ASK any Western Bulldogs’ supporter and no doubt they’ll say the wait was worth it.MEMORIES: John Gregory and Bill Moss were members of Pyramid Hill's 1950 premiership team. The Bulldogs haven't won another flag since.After 62 years without reaching the pinnacle of success, the Bulldogs last weekend ended what had been the most enduring VFL-AFL premiership drought when they beat ..

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• New support service for cancer survivors

  Cancer survivors will have added support once the new Bendigo Hospital opens. New support service for cancer survivors Bendigo Cancer Centre director Leanne Anderson, Bendigo Health chair Bob Cameron, Member for Bendigo West Maree Edwards, Bendigo Radiotherapy Centre clinical director Dr Solveig Grenfell with one of the linear accelerators at the new Bendigo Hospital. Picture: EMMA D'AGOSTINOBendigo Cancer Centre director Leanne Anderson, Member for Bendigo ..

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• Bendigo Spirit import Blake Dietrick settles into WNBL life ahead of ...

  

  After three weeks in Australia, Blake Dietrick is set to blossom for the Bendigo Spirit. OPENING TIP-OFF: Blake Dietrick is looking forward to her WNBL debut against the Adelaide Lightning at Bendigo Stadium on Saturday night.BLAKE Dietrick can relate to the old adage that what doesn't hurt you makes you stronger.The new Bendigo Bank Spirit import admits she has taken some time to find her feet at her new basketball home.Not that it's really been that long at all - the American ha..

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• Bendigo Pioneers sack coach

  Brett Henderson has been sacked as Bendigo Pioneers coach. Brett Henderson4.20pm: Outgoing Bendigo Pioneers coach Brett Henderson relased the following statement to the Bendigo Advertiser:“It is with extreme sadness and disappointment that I have been removed from my position as head coach of the Bendigo Pioneers after two seasons. “I have gone above and beyond my duties on every level and reconnected with local communities throughout our region. “At this stage, I have been given ..

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• On the go | Friday, October 7, 2016

  

  Your morning news snapshot from around regional Australia and beyond. Today's Instagram #picoftheday is by @jed2121 - 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 late this afternoon and evening - Bendigo 22, Maryborough 22, Castlemaine 21, Kyneton 20, Redesdale 22, Echuca 25.Catch up on news here:New $4 million church and kinderAn evangelical chur..

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• Bendigo cattle sale

  

  Tuesday, September 27Cattle numbers were up with 375 coming forward, the cattle that were presented were in top condition and sold incredibly well to strong competition. A quality-sized yarding of veal and young cattle came forward, the top vealer reached $4.08/kg, prices remained fully firm to the previous week.Heavy steers were in good supply, prices were also similar to the previous market with the top steer reaching $3.80/kg. Medium to Heavy steers were in better supply as well and the top ..

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• Manangatang Cup a strength for Hann

  

  Bendigo trainer Kym Hann will saddle up Inner Strength in the Manangatang Cup. In-form Bendigo trainer Kym Hann will saddle up Inner Strength in Saturday’s $20,000 Manangatang Cup (2000m).The six-year-old gelding has won three times and run second three times in its past six starts.Inner Strength steps up in class at Manangatang, but Hann expects the son of Kaphero to handle it.TOP FORM: Bendigo trainer Kym Hann has had six wins and six placings from his past 22 starters.“He’s rea..

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• Ravenswood Cup returning

  

  Rider are gearing up for the popular Ravenswood Cup. READY TO ROAR: The action will be thick and fast when the Ravenswood Cup returns on October 15 and 16 at Ravenswood Park. Picture: CONTRIBUTEDAFTER no event last year, the Ravenswood Cup is ready to roar back into action this month.The Bendigo Motorycycle Club's biggest annual event will lure more than 150 riders to the unique Ravenswood Park track on October 15 and 16.They will include many from interstate.With the club unable ..

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• When old medicine kill

  

  Ambulance Victoria urges a spring clean of medicine cupboards. CLEAN UP: Ambulance Victoria is urging a medicine cupboard clean.Spring cleaning your medicine cupboard could help save a life.That’s the message from Ambulance Victoria Bendigo senior paramedic team manager Geoff Smith, who says people should consider removing out of date medications and safely dispose of them.“Out of date medications are often not effective and present an unnecessary risk of accidental overdose if th..

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• Tractor yoga can warm your chakras

  

  Long periods in the tractor can leave farmers a little restless but one man on the land has the perfect remedy – tractor yoga. LETTING GO: Farmer Chris Wills doing the lion pose on his tractor. He says most yoga poses can be adapted to be performed on farms. Photo: Rachael WebbLONG periods steering their tractors can leave farmers a little restless but Chris Wills has the perfect remedy – tractor yoga.Mr Wills trained as a pastry chef when he left school, but was lured back to far..

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