Bendigo Advertiser
Tuesday, 19 March 2024
Tony Ager's decision to switch lights may have saved his life.
Georgina Sebar
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A clinical trial is testing a new skin cancer detecting machine.
Georgina Sebar
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All-rounders in the box seat to win Bendigo cricket's major award.
Adam Bourke
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Bendigo's Kyle Humphrys, Strathfieldsaye's Chathura Damith and Kangaroo Flat's Dylan Klemm are favourites for the BDCA Cricketer of the Year award.
Community sport is struggling to retain players as costs rise.
Caden Helmers
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Mary Fowler, inset, has thrown support behind a push to help community teams like the Queanbeyan Kangaroos retain players. Pictures by Keegan Carroll, Adam McLean
Rates kept on hold for third consecutive month.
Jen Melocco
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RBA keeps interest rates on hold in March
Cape Byron and Julian Rocks now bear dual names.
Anna Houlahan
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A mother Humpback whale teaches her calf how to breach in waters off Cape Byron. Picture AP Photo/Dave Paton, Southern Cross Centre for Whale Research
'We're sorry for the impact on people's days.'
Anna McGuinness
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Telstra is investigating an outage affecting mobile calls on March 19. Picture by AAP Image/Joel Carrett
The Bendigo Advertiser's season preview for the Demons.
Kieran Iles
Michelle Balic (back of pack) will be called on to provide strong leadership to a young Demons A-grade line-up. Picture by Elizabeth Sinclair
Health
'We would like to get more people in,' her daughter said.
Ben Loughran • 2hrs ago
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Keep up-to-date with what's happening across Greater Bendigo.
Local singing ensemble Apollo Chorus will perform three concerts at St Paul's Cathedral this week. Picture supplied
The Bendigo Advertiser's season preview for the Superoos.
Kieran Iles
The Golden Square man threatened to 'cut' people to scare them.
Ben Loughran
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Dylan Hicks pleaded guilty to threatening to put a tomahawk into his neighbour's skull. Picture by Brendan McCarthy.
Three experts reveal plans for Buxton Real Estate Bendigo.
Tom O'Callaghan
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The new directors at Buxton Real Estate Bendigo are Hugh Norris, Matt Leonard and Peter Ladd. Picture supplied.
The carjacking occurred at Howard Street on Sunday, March 17.
Police are investigating a carjacking at Epsom. File picture
Wages and increased workloads have led to new industrial action.
Jonathon Magrath
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Champion driver Chris Alford continues affinity with feature.
Kieran Iles
Kyvalley Heist, driven by Tristan Larsen, wins the Central Victorian Trotters Championship Final at Charlton on Sunday. Picture by Peter Hibberd
Twenty-year-old driver captures first country cup win.
Kieran Iles
More than 50 people crammed into Long Gully Neighbourhood Centre.
David Chapman
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The team who just completed their cooking course. Picture by Enzo Tomasiello
Police looking for a white Izuzu utility over the March 12 theft.
David Chapman
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One of the caravans stolen from the Bendigo showgrounds. Picture supplied.
The two-day event was a haven for meat lovers across Victoria.
Jonathon Magrath
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Meatstock Bendigo 2024 at the Bendigo Showgrounds. Picture by Darren Howe
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Those touched by suicide came together on Sunday, March 17.
Jonathon Magrath
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The Bridgewater facility boasts four large sheds for the laying.
Ben Loughran
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The Bridgewater poultry farm is for sale. Picture supplied.
Adam Jackson to ride up Mt Alexander 36 times for mental health.
Ben Loughran
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Strathdale-Maristians defeats Bendigo United in BDCA semi.
Luke West
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Cameron Taylor after taking one of his seven wickets for Strathdale-Maristians on Sunday. Picture by Darren Howe
Theatre shows, dog shows, discoes and more make up the program.
Jonathon Magrath
Bendigo Pride Festival director John Richards said this year's event celebrates the breadth of the LGBTQIA+ community. Picture by Darren Howe
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A hot, wet summer caused the mould outbreak at Willyama.
Anna Houlahan
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Three Matildas stars and Ange Postercoglou return to Australia.
Sophia Baker
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Tottenham Hotspur manager Ange Postecoglou is returning to Australia for Global football week. Picture by Nick Potts/PA Wire
The cost-recovery measure comes after a $200 million loss.
Anna McGuinness
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The cost of sending a small letter will increase by 30 cents from April 3. Picture by Australia Post
The event will be held in Melbourne on March 22-24.
Sophia Baker
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The Australian Grand Prix is back in Melbourne for 2024, with Oscar Piastri keen to return. Pictures by Zak Mauger/Motorsport Images/Sipa USA/Shutterstock
Croissants were 'clearly too tempting for this flexible burglar'.
Anna Houlahan
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Alleged bakery thief spotted stretching on CCTV. Picture Phillippa's Bakery/Instagram
Bendigo embracing clash against star-studded City West Falcons.
Kieran Iles
All-rounders in the box seat to win Bendigo cricket's major award.
Adam Bourke
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Bendigo's Kyle Humphrys, Strathfieldsaye's Chathura Damith and Kangaroo Flat's Dylan Klemm are favourites for the BDCA Cricketer of the Year award.
The Bendigo Advertiser's season preview for the Superoos.
Kieran Iles
Four-time Helen Ward Medal winner as the LVNL's A-grade best and fairest, Laura Hicks will again pose a major threat to opposition defences in 2024. Picture by Darren Howe
Take a look back at sport in Bendigo from March, 2006.
Eaglehawk skipper Linc McRae after the Hawks won the BDCA first XI flag.
Bendigo's Dyson Daniels on track to return to New Orleans' line-up.
Adam Bourke
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Dyson Daniels could be back on the court for New Orleans as early as next week. Picture by Getty Images
Rates kept on hold for third consecutive month.
Jen Melocco
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Three experts reveal plans for Buxton Real Estate Bendigo.
Tom O'Callaghan
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The new directors at Buxton Real Estate Bendigo are Hugh Norris, Matt Leonard and Peter Ladd. Picture supplied.
Getting a bigger loan can be done.
Melissa Kehagias
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How to extend the borrowing capacity of your loan
The property was once listed for $5 million.
Melissa Kehagias
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The three recent sales have come to an eye-watering amount.
Jade Lazarevic
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Fashion brand owner Camilla Franks has splashed $12.5 million on a historic manor in Bondi. Picture supplied
Top bidding tips to come out on top including bidding in odd numbers.
Jemimah Clegg
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It's important to get as much information from the agent as possible in the weeks or days before the auction. Pic: Shutterstock
The mansion that was Freddie Mercury's sanctuary in London and where he lived the final decade of his life is on sale for the first time since 1980.
Brian Melley
R. Kelly is appealing his September 2021 conviction by a New York jury on all nine charges he faced.
Jonathan Stempel
R. Kelly is among the most prominent people convicted during the #MeToo movement. (AP PHOTO)
Banksy has claimed ownership of a new artwork that makes a real heavily pruned tree look as though it is covered in green foliage.
The new Banksy mural drew crowds to a London street even before the work was confirmed as his. (AP PHOTO)
A 76-year-old man has been charged with theft of a major artwork - the ruby slippers Judy Garland wore in the classic film The Wizard of Oz.
Steve Karnowski
Judy Garland's ruby slippers from The Wizard of Oz were stolen in 2005 and recovered in 2018. (AP PHOTO)
A cancer research charity is ecstatic after a rare Beatles vinyl record found in a London charity shop has been auctioned for thousands of pounds.
Hannah Roberts
A rare version of the Beatles' debit album Please Please Me has been found in a UK charity shop. (AP PHOTO)
Trailblazing Australian company led by Tracey Seipel formulated an award-winning herbal formula that has revolutionised bladder control, helping the many millions of people affected.
Have you retired and been able to access your superannuation savings but are now considering returning to work?
Rosie Ryan
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There are issues to consider before taking the plunge to re-enter the workforce after retirement. Picture Shutterstock
Small, guided tours with more time to meet locals and soak up a destination are being embraced by Australian travellers seeking more authentic experiences.
A tea ceremony in Japan. Picture supplied
Thousands enjoy a day in the sun in Eaglehawk's Dahlia Festival.
Lucy Williams and Darren Howe
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Calls go out for volunteers to carry the likes of Dai Gum Loong.
Tom O'Callaghan
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Bendigo Chinese Association president Doug Lougoon with a carp, which could turn into a dragon like Dai Gum Loong (also pictured) if it jumps the "dragon's gate", according to Chinese folklore. Picture by Darren Howe
Andrea Schloss hits the road to show you can beat depression.
Georgina Sebar
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Andrea Schloss on her bike ahead of the Black Dog Ride. Picture by Enzo Tomasiello
He said there 'needs to be a stopping' to large Palmer donations.
Karen Barlow • 2hrs ago
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'We would like to get more people in,' her daughter said.
Ben Loughran • 2hrs ago
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Intensive Care Auxiliary secretary and assistant treasurer Beth Benbow celebrated 45 years of fundraising with fellow members of the group. Picture by Darren Howe.
Bendigo embracing clash against star-studded City West Falcons.
Kieran Iles
Vice-captain Chelsea Sartori propels the Bendigo Strikers into attack during their opening round match against the Southern Saints. The VNL newcomers will face the reigning championship division premiers in Melbourne on Wednesday night. Picture by Darren Howe
Imagine the respect if that money was spent on useful projects.
John Hanscombe
This life-changing policy will help tens of thousands of Aussies.
Julie Collins
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Women have increasingly fallen through the cracks amid Australia's housing crisis, something Help to Buy aims to address. Picture Shutterstock
Writers on the Mall, politics and the cost-of-living crisis.
Bendigo's Hargreaves Mall. Picture by Noni Hyett
From saving pork to help in floods: letters to the editor
Businesses are being hit by regulation requirements. Picture by Shutterstock
Savour the vistas from your bed or from the outdoor bathtub.
Akash Arora • 1hr ago
These creations around the world are worth travelling for.
Susan Skelly
From Paris to Penang, craftsmanship is having a moment
Hotel Review: 1 Hotel South Beach, Miami
Akash Arora
Natural beauty by the Atlantic: A look at one of Miami's best hotels
Car Expert
With rugged looks and a unique drivetrain, the Deepal G318 is shaping up to be a distinctive contender for Australia’s booming SUV market.
Jordan Mulach • 2hrs ago
MG Australia is skipping a facelift of the current HS in favour of a newer, more sharply styled model from another SAIC Motor brand.
William Stopford
2025 MG HS: Facelift scrapped, next-gen RAV4 rival confirmed for Australia
Toyota Australia is keen on a hydrogen future, starting with the wider availability of its Mirai FCEV which could then lead to more models.
James Wong
Fuel-cell LandCruiser in 2035? Toyota backs hydrogen future in Australia
Modelling by an electric vehicle lobby group says the Australian car industry will meet proposed CO2 targets over the next several years.
William Stopford
Carmakers will meet new emissions standards, says electric car lobby group
A class action launched by 8000 Australian taxi and hire car owners and operators has resulted in Uber paying a $272 million settlement.
Jordan Mulach
Taxi drivers win as Uber settles class action
The Senior
Think you're smarter than The Lightning Bolt? Find out all about the new Chaser in Australia.
Therese Murray
Proposed law changes to reduce financial elder abuse.
Eileen Wood
The Standing Council of Attorneys-General is looking into changes to financial Enduring Powers of Attorney. Picture Shutterstock
Persistence has paid off for veterans golfer Rita Gounder.
Rowan Cowley
Rita Gounder is Western Sydney Region Veteran Golf Association's ladies player of the year. Picture supplied
Farmers hit with bushfires can attend a recovery course in Beaufort.
Buyers from four states bought bulls from the Gelantipy stud during its on-property sale.
Bryce Eishold
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Karoonda Hereford stud principal Paul Sykes, Gelantipy, with long-term buyer and Phelan & Henderson & Co director David Phelan, Staceys Bridge, and one of the top-priced 2024 sale bulls.
Regional intermodals will be hit by subsidy loss, say operators.
Andrew Miller
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Ports and Freight minister Melissa Horne met recently with a delegation including Seaway Intermodal's Ros Milverton and SCT Logistics Ports and Government Relations general manager Matt Eryurek. Picture supplied by Seaway Intermodal.
Board not ruling anything in or out with future interest rate calls.
Brittney Levinson
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Ali & Gaby's quick tips for big wins in understanding your money
Ali and Gaby Rosenberg
Why you should consider diversifying your investments.