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9am: And that's a wrap from us! We hop you enjoyed day two of On the go Bendigo and will be back to join us tomorrow at 7am. Enjoy your day!
Oh and congrats to Wendy Lovell who is the winner of our giveaway today with her joke:
How do you make a tissue dance?
Put a little boogie in it.
8.48am: Did you eat cereal this morning? Sarah Berry asks the question Cereal: is it good or bad for us? while offering up this... errr... quirky fact: Did you know John Harvey Kellogg, who developed Corn Flakes, believed plain cereals could curb sexual appetite and proclivity for masturbation?
8.42am: Quiz answers: 1. Desperate Housewives 2. Bottom 3. Two years 4. Carbon dioxide 5. Greek. How did you do?
8.40am MORE ON BABY GAMMY: Did you watch ABC's 7.30 last night? It detailed the "scramble" to get rid of unwanted baby Gammy, who has a healthy twin sister, with country Victorian couple Kim and Brendan Cross, who have come forward to say they were offered Gammy when they struggled to conceive. Read more here.
8.30am PHOTOS: Check out JIM ALDERSEY's pics from the Forever Young Choir's performance at The Capital last night with the help of Girton Grammar students.
8.25am SPORT: It's D-day for four Storm and Sandhurst stars tonight as both teams hold their final training sessions ahead of the BFNL grand final on Saturday, sports editor ADAM BOURKE reports.
8.21am NEWS: More on the terrorism raids happening across Sydney and Brisbane:
In Sydney, officers have raided properties in Beecroft, Bellavista, Guildford, Merrylands, Northmead, Wentworthville, Marsfield, Westmead, Castle Hill, Revesby, Bass Hill and Regents Park.
Three search warrants were also carried out in Brisbane's south - in Upper Mount Gravatt East, Logan, and Underwood. Hundreds of police officers are believed to be involved in the operation.
A number of arrests have been made, but police would not specify how many.
Further updates were expected later on Thursday morning.
8.19am WHAT'S ON: Wondering what to do today? Check out these community events happening around town:
Today
Fibromyalgia Support Group
Our group assists with accessing information, support with the aim of building possible pathways to healing and better wellbeing. Meetings are held monthly on the last Monday of each month. Our next catch up is today. From 2.30pm. Venue: Golden Brew Café, 429 High Street, Golden Square. Contact: 0419 330 060.
CWA Meeting
CWA Kangaroo Flat Branch will be meeting at 11am to celebrate the branch’s 63rd birthday with a shared morning tea. Afterwards the members will join the CWA Harcourt Branch at the Harcourt Leisure Centre at 1.30pm. Venue: Uniting Church, Church Street, Kangaroo Flat.
Old Time Dance
From 8pm to 11pm. Entry $5. Venue: Eaglehawk Senior Citizens Rooms, Darling Street. Contact: 5442 1815.
Friday
Amateur Radio in the Digital Age
Bendigo Amateur Radio and Electronics Club invite the public to their September presentation, “There’s an app for that: Amateur Radio in the Digital Age”, a presentation by Tony Falla. A gold coin donation would be appreciated. Tea, coffee and biscuits available. From 7.30pm. Venue: First Bendigo Scout Hall, Vine Street. Contact: Kevin Crockett on 5439 7434.
8.10am VIDEO: Looking for a new pet? See who is waiting for a new home at Bendigo and Castlemaine RSPCA shelters, like Dexter here:
8.05am QUIZ: Time for a brain teaser:
1. Martha Huber was killed in which series with Housewives in the title?
2. Is the letter M on the top, middle, or bottom row of letters on a keyboard?
3. A perennial is a plant which lives longer than how long?
4. Dry ice is solid or frozen what?
5. What was the nationality of Archimedes?
8am POLICE NEWS: A Maryborough man was airlifted to The Alfred this morning after the vehicle he was driving ran off the road and collided with a concrete power pole just south of Maryborough.
7.51am CFA NEWS: Working smoke alarms save lives - the CFA is reminding us this morning after Quarry Hill residents left a candle burning overnight.
Bendigo CFA senior station officer Tim Fitzgerald said residents woke to the sound of the smoke alarm and smell of smoke about 2.30am today.
He said the fire burnt a desk and curtain but it was mostly contained by the time firies arrived at the Palmerston Street house.
"Don't leave candles burning overnight," Fitzgerald said. "And make sure you have a working smoke alarm."
No one was injured.
7.45am WIN: Are you in need of a laugh? We've got double passes to the Melbourne Fringe Festival show Bowls Club Jazz, which is heading to Bendigo on Thursday, September 25. All you have to do is email ashley.fritsch@fairfaxmedia.com.au with your best joke and you could win. Entries close 9am today.
7.36am: Sundee the beagle received a lot of attention yesterday, after she was left locked in a car for two hours. Firefighters came to her rescue but this great pic, shared by Jean Richards on Facebook, is a great reminder for all especially leading up to the warmer months:
7.30am: On the front page of today's Addy, Strath Hardware is leaving no doubt where its allegiances lie ahead of Saturday’s BFNL grand final; and a White Hills woman found driving with five children, none of whom were wearing seatbelts, told police she was running late.
7.26am: Want to know what's in store for you today? Check out your daily horoscope.
7.22am: Our top story at the moment is a follow up to the crows wreaking havoc in Eaglehawk's Elm Street - but according to an expert in animal behaviour, its likely some might have gone the early crow in identifying the culprits.
7.20am TRAINS: V/Line is reporting no delays this morning so we hope it's smooth sailing for you. And here's some good news if you're a fan of JT and heading to his concert:
7.15am NEWS:
Police believe a man named Simon from the Macedon Ranges area can help with an investigation into an alleged assault outside a licensed premises in a Melbourne suburb on January 11, 2014.
Police are carrying out terror raids across western Sydney and Brisbane. NSW Police said the operation, which was still ongoing on Thursday morning, was the result of a counter-terrorism operation also involving the Australian Federal Police.
7am: Good morning Bendigo! It's a bit chilly this morning, sitting at 5 degrees at 6.30am, brrrr. We're in for a top of 15 degrees with a late shower today. For more weather, click here.
Good morning - need a national news snapshot? We have you covered.
The sudden sacking of Adelaide Crows coach Brenton Sanderson has sent the AFL world into a spin.
Sanderson's sacking comes nine months after the club extended his contract for two seasons.
He finishes up his coaching career at the Adelaide Crows with a 39-30 win-loss record and a 56.5 winning percentage - higher than any other coach of the club.
Check out some of the front pages across our regional network
6.50am New South Wales: Activists waging war against mining companies operating in the Leard State Forest stand accused of committing an act of “criminality and colossal stupidity” that threatened mine workers’ lives.
6.47am Border: A Lavington family of seven is facing the prospect of not having a roof over their heads this time next week.
Daniel and Brenda Whichelo have been knocked back by 13 real estate agents in their search for a rental house due to an old listing on a rental default database in Queensland.
6.45am Poll: Prime Minister Tony Abbott has thrown his support behind the legalisation of cannabis for medical purposes.