Stink warning over mine plans
A Bendigo councillor has called on Unity Mining to come clean on plans for the Woodvale Evaporation Ponds.
Whipstick Ward councillor Peter Cox said the state of the ponds is an issue for all Bendigo.
"With contaminated water rising… at some time in the future it will come to the s..
03-Jun-2013
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Rail link revival plan launched
A report advocating a $200 million improvement of the Castlemaine to Bendigo rail line says transport improvements in regional Victoria are needed to support population growth.
"Over the last five years, population growth in several regional areas has kept pace, and in some places exceeded ..
03-Jun-2013
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A big tick for council
The latest community satisfaction survey finds the Greater Bendigo council continues to perform at or better than its peers.
The survey gives the city an overall performance index score of 63 out of 100 which is, according to the researchers, “significantly higher” than the aver..
30-May-2013
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Water authority rejects union criticism
The regional water catchment authority has responded to union criticism, saying staff consultation during an impending restructure has been extensive.
"We've gone to significant lengths to communicate with staff during the process, and all stakeholders knew it was coming," North Central Cat..
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27-May-2013
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Golf clubs to swing together
Greater Bendigo has too many golf courses and they are too cheap, according to a draft report to be presented to council this week.
"There is an over provision of clubs in Greater Bendigo and … they are financially stressed," the report says.
"The strategy outlines several key op..
27-May-2013
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Illegal drug sold over the counter
Synthetic drugs which are illegal and dangerous are freely available over the counter in a number of Bendigo shops. This week, the Bendigo Weekly visited several outlets in the CBD where small packets of synthetic cannabis mixtures are sold, some with an 18+ restriction, others as non-restricted &ld..
24-May-2013
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Engineer aims for high-flying prize
It’s a long way from Kennington to Paris, but former Bendigo Senior College student Martin Burston has paved the way for his big adventure while studying Aerospace Engineering at RMIT, Bundoora.
Along with four other students Martin’s team has reached the final five of the prestigious ..
14-Jun-2013
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A refugee’s tale told
The award-winning author of a book about boat-people will be part of this year’s La Trobe Univeristy Bendigo campus’s free Schools Day program on August 9, as part of the Bendigo Writers Festival.
Robin de Crespigny’s The People Smuggler tells the true story of Iraqi refugee, Ali..
14-Jun-2013
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Andrew reports for duty
Deploying across the globe with weapons, body armour, ballistic eyewear, cameras and a voice recorder is the working life of Bendigo’s Andrew Hetherington.
The former Bendigo Senior Secondary College and Latrobe University graduate is an Army Warrant Officer and was the first Defence News mi..
14-Jun-2013
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Call for backing
THE Bendigo Airport Advisory Committee is calling on local candidates to pledge their support for an improved airport.
Chairman Cr James Williams said with the Federal election fast approaching, the members of the BACC are very keen to see federal candidates make a strong commitment to its future...
14-Jun-2013
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Unicorn still missing
The owner of the Goldmines Hotel has almost given up hope that the lovely unicorn head stolen from their lake garden will be returned.
“I’ve been kind of hoping it will turn up, but it’s now getting too long,” Rick Walduck said this week.
“It had just been installed..
13-Jun-2013
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Art in the spotlight
By Rosemary Sorensen
What audiences want from an art gallery and how to deliver it, will be discussed at a symposium in Bendigo next week.
National Gallery of Victoria director Tony Ellwood is returning to Bendigo to take part in the symposium, which is a preview event for the Castlemaine State ..
01-Mar-2013
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Restored funding a plus for hospital
The after-hours mental health crisis outreach service has had a last-minute reprieve, as part of the reversal of the cuts to Bendigo Health’s operating budget, announced this week.
The service was due to be reduced at the beginning of March, accounting for $100,000 of the $2.9 million ..
22-Feb-2013
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Eppalock coast guard calls for help
By Rosemary Sorensen
A frustrating search and rescue mission on Lake Eppalock last weekend has opened the way for talks between the volunteer Coast Guard and the Water Police.
“There’s a bit of conflict,” Coast Guard Lake Eppalock public relations officer Lucy Ritchens said.
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15-Feb-2013
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Minister faces the media - VIDEO
Health Minister David Davis called a last-minute press conference in Bendigo today after being chastised for originally not planning to do so.
Mr Davis met with health officials in Bendigo this morning, but was not intending to hold a press conference.
Labor MPs Jacinta Allan and Maree E..
17-Jan-2013
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Cash backs refugees
A $225,000 State Government grant will help a wide range of refugees build better, more productive lives in Bendigo.
The grant will go to Bendigo Community Health Services to run a Refugee Action Program in Bendigo.
Nationals Member for Northern Victoria Damian Drum said BCHS had put ..
11-Jan-2013
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Allan hits back over hospital
Member for Bendigo East Jacinta Allan has labelled Health Minister David Davis "desperate" for trying to shift blame for any delays to the $630 million Bendigo hospital redevelopment, and accused the State government of holding the project to ransom.
Mr Davis told the Bendigo Weekly Australi..
03-Jan-2013
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Prancing lion team a winner
By Tan See Tuang
On December 12, Charles Lougoon, newly installed president on the Bendigo Chinese Association, led 30 members and supporters on our important mission to Canberra.
We were to perform at a banquet at Parliament House, as part of the celebrations for the 40th anniversary o..
21-Dec-2012
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Gasping for some clear air
Despite officially beginning in August with preselections, Bendigo’s federal election campaign kicked off last week.
After weeks of promoting national policy and rhetoric, the cuts to Bendigo’s hospital funding all of a sudden focussed the candidates for next year’s poll on..
14-Dec-2012
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Twitter backlash against Gibbons
Member for Bendigo Steve Gibbons has been pilloried on twitter after he apologised for calling Deputy Liberal Leader Julie Bishop a bimbo on the social media site this this week.
Mr Gibbons, who retires at the next federal election, tweeted "Libs are led by a gutless douchebag and a narcissi..
28-Nov-2012
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Painting Bendigo purple
So far the Bendigo Relay for Life has raised more than $2.5 million in its short history with another $183,000 raised earlier this year.
But with your help they can make the 2013 Bendigo Relay for Life the best yet.
Come on down and help paint the Town Purple with the help of Bendigo Relay f..
08-Nov-2012
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Fight gains new force
RECENTLY published research by a team based at La Trobe University Bendigo shows partial success in bringing the fight against cancer one small step closer to success.
Saleh Ihmaid, Jasim Al-Rawi, Christopher Bradley and Michael Angove from the School of Pharmacy and Applied Sciences are testing c..
01-Nov-2012
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Bali bombs leave a legacy
The pain, fear and horror of the 2002 Bali bombing was still obvious on the faces of survivors and families and friends of victims in Bali for last week’s 10th anniversary.
The memorial on the site where Paddy’s Bar stood had a “ground zero” feel about it as hundreds..
19-Oct-2012
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Current Issue
New album from Egan twins
BENDIGO twins Alanna and Alicia Egan have put the final touches to their album Twinlines and have taken it on the road.
It’s their third album of original folky/jazz/roots songs and they gave it a first airing at five performances at Port Fairy Folk Festival.
The album has been re..
08-Mar-2013
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Annabel Crabb is Canberra Confidential
AS Canberra celebrates its centenary ABC TV has sent Annabel Crabb in to find the hidden stories.
Most people would think nothing much happens in Canberra, never has. But Annabel is set to change your mind.
Annabel is a political journalist from way back, and has pounded the streets and..
05-Mar-2013
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Win tix to comedy show
Comedy returns to Bendigo this Thursday night, and the first Thursday of every month when the Hotel Shamrock hosts its new Comedy Club.
Taking place in the Shamrock’s brand new Beer Garden, the show is set to showcase some of comedy’s best and brightest, plus some hand-picked up an..
04-Mar-2013
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Journey of happiness
THE road to discovery is opening up for Genevieve Chadwick, with part of the journey bringing her to Bendigo tomorrow night.
Like so many of her craft she spent her youth singing in front of the mirror, but finally made the decision to go full time about three and a half years ago.
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15-Feb-2013
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Clubfeet at Star Bar
Clubfeet are all set to play Star Bar on Friday on the back of their Heirs and Graces Australian album tour.
It’s part of an eight-date tour.
It’s is shaping up to be Clubfeet’s breakthrough year. Hailing from Melbourne (via Cape Town), the band originally made a name t..
04-Feb-2013
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May the Fourth be with Moo
The 2013 Groovin The Moo line up has been revealed for May 4 in Bendigo.
The 2013 edition of the festival will feature sets from the likes of Tame Impala, Flume, Tegan and Sara, The Kooks, Example, The Temper Trap and Midnight Juggernauts. Scotland's Frightened Rabbit, LA's The Bronx and They..
29-Jan-2013
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Cyclist Haig on the rise
Bendigo cyclist Jack Haig’s star is rapidly rising, after he won the biggest professional road event of his fledgling career, the Battle on the Border, last weekend.
The 19-year old Huon Salmon Genesys Wealth Advisers rider won the first stage of the event after a solo breakaway on a cl..
10-May-2013
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Spirit sign young gun
Bendigo Spirit has secured talented young player Sara Blicavs for the 2013-14 WNBL season.
Spirit Head Coach Bernie Harrower said the 188cm Blicavs would add further size, speed, scoring and versatility to the Spirit roster which won its first WNBL championship this year.
“Sara is ..
30-Apr-2013
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Oliver resigns from BFNL
Outgoing Bendigo Football Netball league CEO Steven Oliver has today been appointed the general manager of the Bendigo Golf Club.
Oliver resigned from his position last night, citing "new career opportunities" as the motivation for his decision.
The former Castlemaine Magpies spearhead h..
23-Apr-2013
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Griffin re-signs with Spirit
UPDATE
Bendigo Spirit star Kelsey Griffin has resigned with the club for the 2013/14 WNBL season.
Griffin's signature was welcomed by the club, and coach Bernie Harrower, today, after speculation yesterday the Spirit and the 25-year-old were close to a deal.
Harrower said in a stat..
22-Apr-2013
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Tennis history for city
Bendigo will create Australian Pro Tour history in October when it hosts two back-to-back $50,000 women’s ITF tournaments.
The two new-look tournaments, each featuring 32-player draws, will swing into action the weeks commencing October 21 and 28, replacing the successful men’s and..
18-Apr-2013
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Bendigo set to sign Blicavs
Reigning WNBL premier Bendigo Spirit is expected to make its first roster announcement for the 2013/14 season in the coming days, with highly-touted former Dandenong youngster Sara Blicavs tipped to join the club.
Blicavs' contract with the Rangers ran out at the end of last season, after th..
17-Apr-2013
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The crew behind the dragon
Cutting the edge of a dragon is a tricky business.
“We’ve spent many hours of overtime,” manufacturing manager at Kattle Gear Nick Vowles said.
“This kind of work is a lot harder than making cattle yards.”
Mr Vowles and his workers Clinton Smith and Mark..
08-Mar-2013
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Fever for the festival
By CHRISTINE McGINN
Bendigo will go mad celebrating the Madhatter’s Tea Party at this year’s 42nd annual celebration of the Eaglehawk Dahlia and Arts Festival.
The community is encouraged to join in the festival fun between March 13 and 24 with activites for young and old inspired..
22-Feb-2013
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Thinking caps on to fire up the dragon
GREATER Bendigo council needs your help to name the new Red Dragon that will soon roar into Hargreaves Mall.
Last year, children across the municipality voted to install the Red Dragon Play Space in the mall and now the giant dragon needs a name.
The Name the Dragon competition opened this week ..
14-Feb-2013
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Ribbon for a cause
Seven years ago Bendigo business owner Lisa Smith was diagnosed with ovarian cancer in both ovaries.
“I am one of the fortunate one in three to survive this silent deadly killer,” she said.
Only by chance though – it was detected early during a pregnancy ultrasound in ..
08-Feb-2013
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Jessica out of the box
Bendigo Health has named this year’s Kelly Weire Memorial winner.
The award commemorates the achievements of the late Kelly Weire, who died in a plane crash in Papua New Guinea in August, 2009.
Kelly was an occupational therapist who embraced every opportunity with passion and de..
08-Feb-2013
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Day at the races set to be a winne
ONE of the biggest race days on the Bendigo calendar will be held tomorrow and, as usual, it will be a popular family affair.
The Marong Cup will be held at the Bendigo Jockey Club, with gates opening at 11am.
The Marong Cup is not just about the horses, with a spectacular family day also the hi..
07-Feb-2013
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Bendigo’s silent night
Greater Bendigo council has admitted this year’s Christmas tree light-up event was cancelled to save money.
On November 30, council announced the event would not go ahead because of “an unfortunate lack of sponsorship and fundraising support”.
The event went ahead afte..
14-Dec-2012
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Fortuna tender opens
Bendigo's grandest property has gone on the market as "marvellous opportunity … with exciting potential".
Fortuna Villa has been in limbo since discussions for a potential "priority sale" involving the state government and Greater Bendigo council failed last year.
The..
01-Nov-2012
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DESIGN EXPERTS WINS MAJOR AWARD
Design Experts of BENDIGO has won the prestigious Regional Development Victoria Business Achievement Award in the 2012 Regional Achievement and Community Awards. Design Experts won the Award from a strong field of nominees and was one of eight category winners announced on Saturday night 13th Octobe..
17-Oct-2012
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Strathfieldsaye supermarket plan
Plans to develop a shopping plaza at Strathfieldsaye include a supermarket and retail outlets on a site next to the primary school.
Consulting firm Urbis lodged the application with the City of Greater Bendigo council on behalf of David Fein and Maverston Properties.
The site at 2 Club C..
17-Sep-2012
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Run For Dad Fun Run results
Run For Dad Fun Run
in conjunction with the Keith Huddle Memorial Eaglehawk to Bendigo Road race
Sunday 2nd September
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03-Sep-2012
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Make Over makes a cash difference
THE inaugural Girls Biggest Ever Make Over has proved a massive success, raising $23,230 in support of Ovarian Cancer Australia. Held at the Bendigo Day Surgery complex on Chum Street, last Friday’s event saw more than 100 women enjoy a night of pampering, bubbles and networking all in the..
20-Jul-2012
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Spilling the beans
Few businesses can boast they have outgrown their premises in just 18 months, but Bendigo’s Brewhouse is the exception.
The semi-industrial area of Eve Court was an unusual place for a coffee roasting business and cafe but when owner Corey Scobie opened the Brewhouse in early 2012, his previ..
15-Mar-2013
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Journey of discovery
I had the pleasure of a date night a couple of weekends ago…with our 11 year old daughter.
As part of the awesome Summer in the Parks series, we headed over to the Outdoor Cinema screening of Life of Pi, but allowed ourselves time to indulge in some glorious food as well.
We’d h..
07-Mar-2013
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Juggling a winning team
Applying for a position at Bendigo Wholefoods could feel a bit like signing up for a circus act.
The ability to juggle more than one piece of fruit, spin more than one plate, clean not lean and count beans is an advantage but not mandatory.
Proprietor Darren Murphy looks for keen foodies to join..
28-Feb-2013
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Family serves up a winner
The name Ciancio is synonomous with food in Bendigo.
Good, Italian food. Three generations of Ciancios have been dishing it up to Bendigonians for more than 40 years.
Pino Ciancio and his brother, Tony, came to Australia from Italy with their parents as young boys in the early 60s and moved to ..
21-Feb-2013
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Munch time
Food lovers will tuck into some unique gastronomic events as part of Bendigo’s regional contribution to the 2013 Melbourne Food and Wine Festival on the weekend of March 15 and 16. On Saturday March 16, three of Bendigo’s spectacular heritage buildings will ask patrons ..
14-Feb-2013
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A festival of finer foods
Bendigo and district will be treated to a weekend of fine wine and food prepared by the best local chefs and winemakers as part of this year’s Melbourne Food and Wine Festival.
The 2013 festival theme returns to the source – earth – with a celebration of getting y..
08-Feb-2013
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Books in the picture
Glenda Millard’s Lightning Jack, illustrated by Patricia Mullins, is on the shortlist for picture books at this year’s Children’s Book Council Book of the Year awards.
The Bendigo writer talked about the book at last year’s Bendigo Writers Festival, and took young students ..
11-Apr-2013
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Pick of the week; Life After Life
Life After Life
Kate Atkinson
Doubleday, $32.95
It will very much depend on what kind of reader you are, and why you read books, whether you rate Life After Life by Kate Atkinson.
She is one of those writers who defies definitions. When the discussion about the novel comes up ag..
04-Apr-2013
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Pick of the week - Into the woods
Into the Woods
Anna Krien
Black Inc, $19.95
Melbourne writer, Anna Krien, hit the ground running with her first book, Into the Woods.
She went to Tasmania, gonzo-style, and immersed herself in the people and politics behind the battle for old-growth forests in Tasmania.
The resulting b..
22-Mar-2013
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On the longlist
Once upon a time, there were shortlists, a bit of a gap, then a winner was announced.
Now, no self-respecting prize does without a longlist; so ubiquitous are they, some prizes, such as the new Stella prize for women writers, do without a shortlist altogether.
This week, the British equivalent o..
14-Mar-2013
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Power of voice
Floundering
by Romy Ash
Text, $35
Tom and his older brother Jordy are virtually kidnapped after school by Loretta, their no-good, smokin’, drinkin’, drug-taking mum. It’s been 12 months since Loretta has left the boys in their grandmother’s care and she&rsqu..
07-Mar-2013
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A prize for women
Back in the days when literary matters were debated with a hostility worthy of a footy grand final, “women’s writing” was, for a while, the burning issue.
In 1986, writer Gerard Windsor declared that women writers receive special treatment in Australia, favoured ahead of their ma..
28-Feb-2013
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