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3 weeks, 1 day ago

Football Victoria allows regional female teams into junior premier competition

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Two regional soccer teams have been approved to play in the Community Premier League junior girls' competition, reversing an initial knockback by Football Victoria. The football governing body originally barred Bendigo Football Club and Albury-Wodonga's Murray United FC from taking part in the competition, citing a large number of applications. The club in Central Victoria has been denied the opportunity …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Fosterville Gold Mine won't change methods despite sparking earthquake

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Kath and Wayne Bordieri have felt their home quiver and rock hundreds of times from underground blasting by a nearby mine outside of Bendigo in Central Victoria. Kath and Wayne Bordieri say a crack in their bathroom sink was caused by Fosterville Gold Mine's operations. Fosterville Gold Mine said it had an "established process for investigation", where concerns were raised …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Tractor scammers are fleecing farmers out of tens of thousands of dollars — and there's nothing the banks can do about it

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David was so excited about the tractor he'd just purchased online, he'd already thought up a name for it: Big Red. How the scam unfolded David had been googling tractors when he came across Epic Farming, a company claiming to sell used tractors "with up to a 50 per cent discount" acquired through bank repossessions and insolvencies. "You transfer the …

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2 months ago

Blasting at Fosterville Gold Mine causes 3.6-magnitude earthquake in Central Victoria

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A gold mine in Central Victoria has confirmed its activities induced a 3.6-magnitude earthquake felt in multiple towns near Bendigo. Fosterville Gold Mine, located 25 kilometres north-east of Bendigo, said it recorded a mine-induced seismic event. Fellow Goornong resident Julie Dunlop-Harty said she had "never felt anything quite like that before". "Of course, we can't predict earthquake activity, so it …

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2 months, 1 week ago

Melbourne Cup 2024 field, horses, form guide and finishing order

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Knight's Choice has created a boilover by claiming the Melbourne Cup in a thrilling finish ahead of the Japanese raider Warp Speed. Circle Of Fire 5yo stallion | Barrier 24 | 54.5kg Jockey: Mark Zahra | Trainer: Ciaron Maher Circle Of Fire's Sydney Cup win proved he can stay 3,200m. Tuesday's race will pose a much tougher challenge than last …

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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Snake bite deaths might be rare, but would you know what to do if bitten?

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When Cassy Richardson fumbled a bit of rubbish near her bin last Easter, she didn't think a whole lot of it. "I'm just glad that I had the knowledge there because a lot of people don't know what to do, or they don't think it's going to happen to them," she said. "People also think they can pick up a …

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3 months, 1 week ago

Unions claims nursing staff lose jobs at Bendigo Hospital as CEO flags restructure

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Staff at Bendigo Hospital have been told to prepare for job losses and redeployments as the regional Victorian health service undergoes a major restructure. A Victorian government spokesperson said they were working closely with health services to make sure they were directing expenditure to where it is needed "Bendigo Health has advised that the workforce changes they are proposing include …

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

Photographer's fight to improve mental health services in Victoria

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An image created by Christine, called Grounded Hopes. "A lot of people who have mental health conditions, we're marginalised in society," Christine says. Bendigo Health says Jenette and Christine's experiences do not reflect the usual standard of care provided by its mental health and wellbeing services. "It's just simply not good enough what people have to experience within the public …

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4 months, 2 weeks ago

Wild weather, including large hail and gusts of 150kph, sweeps Victoria

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A severe thunderstorm alert has been issued for Melbourne, with warnings of damaging winds, large hailstones and heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding. Earlier on Sunday, hailstones the size of golfballs hit Bendigo and other parts of central Victoria, as a severe thunderstorm swept its way across the state. Andrew Feagan, state duty officer with the State Emergency …

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7 months, 3 weeks ago

Gen Z disconnect from tech to get back to nature on a five-day, phone-free camping and kayaking trip

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Kai Humphrey, 17, admits to spending most of his time in front of a screen. It's this acclimation to technology and disconnection from nature that sparked the idea for a competition by the North Central Catchment Management Authority to find a couple of Gen Zers to "unplug" from technology and spend five days kayaking and camping along the Bendigo Creek. …

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8 months, 2 weeks ago

Veterans highlight 'tricky' but important peacekeeping tours that can 'change quickly'

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When Kellie Dadds enlisted in the army, peacekeeping wasn't on her bucket list. "My job was to be out in the communities, to talk to the locals and to try and identify where the threats to our people and to the local people were," Ms Dadds said. "It was very similar to what we were doing out in the middle …

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9 months ago

Multinational company Lactalis announces Echuca dairy factory will close resulting in 74 jobs lost

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In short: French company Lactalis will close its Echuca dairy factory, potentially axing more than 70 jobs. French company Lactalis will close its Echuca dairy factory, potentially axing more than 70 jobs. Dairy company Lactalis Australia has announced it will close its Echuca factory, on the border of Victoria and New South Wales in northern Victoria, axing up to 70 …

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10 months, 2 weeks ago

New endometriosis and pelvic pain clinics welcomed, but access for rural Victorian sufferers still a challenge

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From the age of 10 when she got her first period, Bendigo's Casey Crapper lived with a debilitating menstrual cycle and was eventually diagnosed with endometriosis, polycystic ovary syndrome, fibroids and adenomyosis. Investing in better management of women's pain Federal funding for 20 specialist endometriosis and pelvic pain clinics in "priority populations" across Australia was announced by the Assistant Minister …

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10 months, 3 weeks ago

Heard AI is coming for your job? For these copywriters, that 'future' arrived months ago

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In 2023, with artificial intelligence hype at fever pitch, white-collar workers were told that maybe one day soon, their roles would be automated. "And at the current state of the technology, I believe AI is much better able to replace specific, well-designed tasks, like a short freelance project." Whether or not AI means workers end up doing less of the …

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11 months ago

Bendigo housing estate residents uneasy in own homes after spate of thefts, attempted break-ins

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In short: Residents in a Bendigo housing estate say they have "cameras and padlocks everywhere" following a spate of thefts and attempted break-ins. Residents in a Bendigo housing estate say they have "cameras and padlocks everywhere" following a spate of thefts and attempted break-ins. Private security cameras show just how close would-be thieves and burglars get to sleeping residents in …

Community Security Car Cameras Residents Estate Victoria

1 year ago

Refugee support settlement pilot review suggests more volunteers need to be paired with households

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When Afghan refugee Zia Alami arrived in Australia, he had to turn to Google to find help after being released from a detention centre. Key points: A report has recommended the federal government boost support for a refugee settlement pilot program The program pairs refugees with groups of community volunteers, who are trained to help them get settled The government …

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1 year, 1 month ago

Families who can't find rental housing left with no choice but to live in tents in the bush

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Unaffordable housing is forcing families into a life of fine balance — juggling the extremes of homelessness and bushfire risk. "It's really alarming that some Victorians find themselves sleeping rough in bushland during what's tipped to be a hot, dry summer," Sarah Toohey, from the Community Housing Industry Association Victoria, says. "Our concern is if there is a fire that …

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1 year, 1 month ago

Police destroy more than $11m worth of cannabis after aerial raids on regional properties

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Victorian Special Operations Group police have launched a series of aerial raids on remote central Victorian properties to seize more than $11m worth of cannabis. Key points: Police fast-roped from helicopters to seize more than 1.4 tonnes of cannabis on regional Victorian properties and suburban Melbourne They detained eight Vietnamese nationals as part of the investigation into an organised crime …

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1 year, 3 months ago

Bendigo charity In Great Company tackles loneliness in seniors with volunteer visits

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For five years, 96-year-old John Ball didn't get many visitors. Key points: A charity is matching Australian seniors who are living independently with volunteer visitors 96-year-old John Ball looks forward to his weekly visits from 57-year-old Dale Berrie A landmark report into loneliness has found almost one in three Australians feel lonely "At my age you get lonely — it's …

Ball Report Mr Ball Lonely Visits Great Company Berrie

1 year, 3 months ago

Puppies found dumped in Victorian bushland recover at Bendigo Animal Rescue Centre

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A litter of puppies abandoned in a forest have survived despite the odds, but rescuers are now desperate to find the mum as they are worried for her health. Key points: Five two-day-old puppies were found in bushland near Bendigo Animal rescuers are surprised the puppies were in reasonable health Bendigo Animal Rescue Centre wants the owner to reunite the …

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1 year, 5 months ago

Doctor seeks change to allow internationally qualified nurses to work in Australia

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A regional Victorian doctor is calling for changes to make it easier for internationally qualified nurses to practise in Australia after a career break. Key points: An internationally-qualified nurse will have to return to the UK to retrain to work in Australia She has been told a short course is only available to Australian-trained nurses A regional Victorian doctor says …

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1 year, 5 months ago

Victoria's small towns, businesses, worried about future after Commonwealth Games cancellation

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Tourism bodies say Victoria's smallest towns are the biggest losers after the cancellation of the 2026 Commonwealth Games in regional Victoria. Key points: Small central Victorian towns were set to host Commonwealth Games events The state government has announced a $150 million regional tourism package The cancellation does not impact a promised 60-kilometre biking network through Creswick Last week the …

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1 year, 5 months ago

Commonweath Games cancellation leaves regional sporting clubs, athletes 'absolutely gutted'

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Regional sporting clubs and communities are "gutted" by the Victorian government's decision to cancel the 2026 Commonwealth Games. Key points: Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews says a major cost blowout meant he has sought to terminate the contract The state government says it has a $2 billion spending package for regional Victoria to make up for the loss Social housing advocates …

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1 year, 5 months ago

Families forced to cut back on school lunches as cost of living drives up food insecurity

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With 10 children, six of them at school, Bendigo mother Tereza Kiss is keeping a close eye on the cost of school lunches. Key points: Organisations are reporting more parents sending their children to school without lunch A regional Victorian mother-of-10 says she has had to cut back on school lunches Foodbank Australia is calling for more funding for school …

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Football Victoria allows regional female teams into junior premier competition

Fosterville Gold Mine won't change methods despite sparking earthquake

Tractor scammers are fleecing farmers out of tens of thousands of dollars — and there's nothing the banks can do about it

Blasting at Fosterville Gold Mine causes 3.6-magnitude earthquake in Central Victoria

Melbourne Cup 2024 field, horses, form guide and finishing order

Snake bite deaths might be rare, but would you know what to do if bitten?

Unions claims nursing staff lose jobs at Bendigo Hospital as CEO flags restructure

Photographer's fight to improve mental health services in Victoria

Wild weather, including large hail and gusts of 150kph, sweeps Victoria

Gen Z disconnect from tech to get back to nature on a five-day, phone-free camping and kayaking trip

Veterans highlight 'tricky' but important peacekeeping tours that can 'change quickly'

Multinational company Lactalis announces Echuca dairy factory will close resulting in 74 jobs lost

New endometriosis and pelvic pain clinics welcomed, but access for rural Victorian sufferers still a challenge

Heard AI is coming for your job? For these copywriters, that 'future' arrived months ago

Bendigo housing estate residents uneasy in own homes after spate of thefts, attempted break-ins

Refugee support settlement pilot review suggests more volunteers need to be paired with households

Families who can't find rental housing left with no choice but to live in tents in the bush

Police destroy more than $11m worth of cannabis after aerial raids on regional properties

Bendigo charity In Great Company tackles loneliness in seniors with volunteer visits

Puppies found dumped in Victorian bushland recover at Bendigo Animal Rescue Centre

Doctor seeks change to allow internationally qualified nurses to work in Australia

Victoria's small towns, businesses, worried about future after Commonwealth Games cancellation

Commonweath Games cancellation leaves regional sporting clubs, athletes 'absolutely gutted'

Families forced to cut back on school lunches as cost of living drives up food insecurity