Opinion

First-class preschool was worth the wait

THE new Marong Early Learning Centre was officially opened yesterday.

Firefighters deserve to receive illness support

EVery summer within recent memory, here in Bendigo – a city in the forest – we have watched as bushfires ...

Region’s most vulnerable need our support

IT’S concerning to hear about the apparent effects of staffing shortfalls at the Department of Human Services.

Students encouraged after careers night

Thanks so much to the Bendigo Advertiser for participating in the Catholic College Bendigo careers night that was held on ...

Hungry dollar rules AFL, while abandoning health

SPORT certainly has some very strange anomalies, especially when it comes to what is commonly now called “performance enhancing drugs”.

Musical festival is a win for Bendigo region

Bendigo recently hosted the Victorian leg of Groovin’ the Moo, which is a great opportunity to showcase both national and ...

Complaints not in best interest of community

Damian Drum complaints to your readers about me demonstrate a sensitive, even a precious side, to Mr Drum’s personality.

Drum’s comments don’t bear close scrutiny

HOW intriguing the comments made in yesterday’s Bendigo Advertiser by Damian Drum (“Allan’s negativity knows no bounds”).

Issues and concerns over Sandhurst closure

I AM writing this as a very concerned parent of a resident who resides in Sandhurst (a care facility in ...

Politicians show rare unity over pay increase

DAVID Arscott in his letter on Monday, “Politicians can’t expect respect after pay increases”, is concerned that politicians cannot be ...

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Editorial

First-class preschool was worth the wait

THE new Marong Early Learning Centre was officially opened yesterday.

Region’s most vulnerable need our support

IT’S concerning to hear about the apparent effects of staffing shortfalls at the Department of Human Services.

Outdoor review a chance to have your say

THE City of Greater Bendigo’s outdoor dining and street trading review is a fantastic opportunity for the community ...

Pitch turns to ruin as Bendigo forgets cricket

THE Melbourne Renegades playing at least one trial game at the QEO is the shot in the arm ...

Achievement is just reward for Selwoods

FEW Bendigo sporting families have achieved as much as the Selwood brothers.

Recognition deserved for our volunteers

FANTASTIC to see National Volunteer Week celebrations kicking off in the region yesterday.

Blogs

A Line in the Sand: Tough to cure family violence attitudes but necessary

NICOLE FERRIE encourages us all to help turn family violence statistics around.

Time Out: Confessions of a Supercoach virgin

ELOISE Johnstone reflects on her Supercoach season so far.

A Line in the Sand: Children should not be our desired ‘book ends’

WHY are women still not valued, and therefore their unborn daughters unwanted, in some cultures? Asks NICOLE FERRIE.

Opinion: Footy fans ride the highs and lows

BENDIGO Gold coach Aussie Jones shares his thoughts on Victorian AFL club supporters and their outlook on their ...

Letters to the Editor

Firefighters deserve to receive illness support

EVery summer within recent memory, here in Bendigo – a city in the forest – we have watched ...

Complaints not in best interest of community

Damian Drum complaints to your readers about me demonstrate a sensitive, even a precious side, to Mr Drum’s ...

Hungry dollar rules AFL, while abandoning health

SPORT certainly has some very strange anomalies, especially when it comes to what is commonly now called “performance ...

Students encouraged after careers night

Thanks so much to the Bendigo Advertiser for participating in the Catholic College Bendigo careers night that was ...

Musical festival is a win for Bendigo region

Bendigo recently hosted the Victorian leg of Groovin’ the Moo, which is a great opportunity to showcase both ...

Politicians show rare unity over pay increase

DAVID Arscott in his letter on Monday, “Politicians can’t expect respect after pay increases”, is concerned that politicians ...

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POLL: NSW bill to ban 'anti-vax' kids

Move to ban unvaccinated kids from preschools and childcare centres isn't about discriminating against children of vaccine refusers, state opposition ...

POLL: Pie slip costs hotel $500k

ILLAWARRA: Woman who slipped on a party pie awarded almost half a million dollars in compensation.

Pot for terminally ill has multiple backers

HUNTER: Man who used cannabis to battle HIV backs recommendation to give terminally ill access to the drug.

BUDGET 2013: Full coverage

INTERACTIVE, VIDEO, POLL: Key regional independent MPs back the budget