A BENDIGO man charged with serious child sex offences including making child pornography with a minor has failed in his bid to have his name suppressed.Michael Peter Smart, 34, was arrested last Thursday morning after police searched his East Bendigo home.He has since been charged with sexual penetration of a child under 16, making and producing child pornography, possessing child pornography, procuring a child to make child pornography and blackmail. Police allege the offences relate to the sexual assault of a young girl during the past five years.They say more charges are expected to be laid. “We believe there are more victims out there who will come forward,” a police spokesman said.In an out-of-court hearing before a bail justice on Thursday night, Smart, a former train conductor, was denied bail.He appeared via video-link in the Bendigo Magistrates Court yesterday morning. Smart was not required to enter a plea and no application for bail was made.During the brief hearing, defence lawyer Luke Docherty asked the court to grant a suppression order prohibiting the media from publishing his client’s name and employment details.He said if made public it could bring undue stress and embarrassment to the victim as well as Smart’s family.The prosecution opposed the suppression order.Leading Senior Constable Jeff Lavery said the public should be made aware of such court proceedings, particularly if there are other victims involved.“Police may need the assistance of the media to track down further victims.” The suppression order was not granted and Magistrate Richard Wright remanded Smart in custody.The 34-year-old is scheduled to return to court on May 26 for a committal mention hearing.Anyone with information on the case should contact Bendigo Police Station on 5448 1300, or Crime Stoppers in 1800 333 000. Calls can be made anonymously.