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REGIONAL MOVE: The Block Tree Change will see contestants transform a 70-acre block of land in Gisborne. Picture: SUPPLIED

Gisborne to host new season of The Block

Chris Pedler
2hrs ago

Members of the Bendigo and District Quilters group holding the 2022 quilt up for grabs at this year's Easter weekend raffle. Picture: NONI HYETT

Quilts back in time for Easter at St Andrews Uniting Church, Bendigo

Julieanne Strachan
54m ago

CRIMINAL IN THE DOCK: Cop killer, hostage taker and thief Ned Kelly as he apparently appeared at Beechworth Court in 1880, according to a flattering Sydney Illustrated News picture. Image: Courtesy of TROVE

How Ned Kelly took a Bendigo district woman hostage during a heist

Tom O'Callaghan

A rain shower in Bendigo. Picture: NONI HYETT

ON THE GO BENDIGOState records 9610 new COVID-19 cases, The Block gets a tree change

Tom O'Callaghan
44m ago

RISE: A juvenile Australasian grebe. Picture: SUPPLIED

Waterbird breeding and feeding numbers on the rice across Loddon Mallee and northern regions

Alex Gretgrix

BACK ON COURT: Chantal Moore is back in a playing capacity at Mount Pleasant after serving as non-playing coach last year.

HDFNL Blues embrace tough first-up challenge against Bloods

Kieran Iles

Mandate requires healthcare workers to get flu vaccination by August to continue work

Mandate requires healthcare workers to get flu vaccination by August to continue work

Alex Gretgrix

SHOWTIME: Castlemaine's Ella Cochrane will play a crucial role in the half forward on Saturday night for the team's league debut against Kyneton. Picture: ADAM BOURKE

CVFL Women: Castlemaine makes under lights debut against Kyneton | Round 2 preview

Anthony Pinda

More than 100 tee off to help bring breast cancer services to Maryborough

A BFNL netball season of promise and hope begins

Bendigo couple does their part for NSW flood-stricken victims in a big way

Man's horrendous record of violence to count against him

REGIONAL MOVE: The Block Tree Change will see contestants transform a 70-acre block of land in Gisborne. Picture: SUPPLIED

Gisborne to host new season of The Block

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ON THE GO BENDIGOBoosters approved for 12 to 15-year-olds, COVID-19 cases rise in Greater Bendigo

CLIMATE: Ms Sinclair said she was keen for climate change action to be the top of the party's promises this election. Picture: SUPPLIED

Climate, HECS debt and housing on the agenda for Bendigo Greens candidate Cate Sinclair

CHARITY: Peter McAllister enjoying the gold day with team mate Steve McGregor. Picture: SUPPLIED

More than 100 tee off to help bring breast cancer services to Maryborough

TAKE CARE: Roadworks along the McIvor Highway in Junortoun will bring the speed down to 40km/h on Monday. Picture: FILE

Drivers reminded to take care as traffic conditions change on McIvor Highway next week

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UPDATEDWarning: twenty Bushmasters unlikely to be enough in Ukraine

Boosters expanded to 12 to 15-year-olds

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Nation-first program supports trans people

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ON THE GO BENDIGOState records 9610 new COVID-19 cases, The Block gets a tree change

44m ago

Iconic Birdsville races make grand return

53m ago

Quilts back in time for Easter at St Andrews Uniting Church, Bendigo

54m ago

Darwin footpath sex assault in daylight

1hr ago

Children aged 12-15 can be boosted six months after their initial vaccine course, the TGA says.

Boosters expanded to 12 to 15-year-olds

18m ago

The body of a 68-year-old man has been retrieved from floodwaters southwest of Sydney.

NSW flood death as new evacuations ordered

Labor leader Anthony Albanese has backed calls for an inquiry into Australia's handling of COVID-19

Boosters approved for 12 to 15-year-olds

Alex Nichols, right, wants trans and gender diverse people to come together to write their stories.

Nation-first program supports trans people

23m ago

Birdsville Races are on twice this year, this Sunday and Monday and the usual meet in September.

Iconic Birdsville races make grand return

Katelyn Catanzariti
53m ago

A man has been charged after he allegedly sexually assaulted an unconscious woman in Darwin.

Darwin footpath sex assault in daylight

1hr ago

Prime Minister Scott Morrison visited the NT early this year where two electoral seats are in play.

Govt looks to NT for electoral spoils

Aaron Bunch
1hr ago

This week is the busiest so far this year for house auctions across Australia.

Auction rates bubble on despite price cool

1hr ago

RARING TO GO: Golden Square coach Christian Carter and Strathfieldsaye co-coach Shannon Geary. Pictures: BRENDAN McCARTHY

PHOTOSBFNL: The final word from the coaches on the eve of 2022 season | TEAMS

Luke West

Gisborne coach Rob Waters.

BFNL: COVID protocols rule out five players from Gisborne's round one team

Luke West

Braden Padmore

PHOTOSHDFNL: Promising signs first-up for Saints under new coach Saladino

Luke West

RARING TO GO: Golden Square coach Christian Carter and Strathfieldsaye co-coach Shannon Geary. Pictures: BRENDAN McCARTHY

PHOTOSBFNL: The final word from the coaches on the eve of 2022 season | TEAMS

BACK ON COURT: Chantal Moore is back in a playing capacity at Mount Pleasant after serving as non-playing coach last year.

HDFNL Blues embrace tough first-up challenge against Bloods

Kieran Iles

SHOWTIME: Castlemaine's Ella Cochrane will play a crucial role in the half forward on Saturday night for the team's league debut against Kyneton. Picture: ADAM BOURKE

CVFL Women: Castlemaine makes under lights debut against Kyneton | Round 2 preview

Anthony Pinda

Raymond Drury at home, and inset confronting the PM. Pictures: Jonathan Carroll, Peter Lorimer

SUBSCRIBERWhy I confronted Scott Morrison at Edgeworth Tavern: Ray's story

Raymond Drury at home, and inset confronting the PM. Pictures: Jonathan Carroll, Peter Lorimer

SUBSCRIBERWhy I confronted Scott Morrison at Edgeworth Tavern: Ray's story

While inflation is rising at an annual rate of 3.5 per cent, pay packets are going up only 2.7 per cent - meaning in real terms, we're going backwards. Picture: Shutterstock

OPINIONWage suppression policy is hurting Australians

While inflation is rising at an annual rate of 3.5 per cent, pay packets are going up only 2.7 per cent - meaning in real terms, we're going backwards. Picture: Shutterstock

OPINIONWage suppression policy is hurting Australians

Social Services Minister Anne Ruston. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

'First priority': Australia's first family violence commissioner appointed

Social Services Minister Anne Ruston. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

'First priority': Australia's first family violence commissioner appointed

Melissa's son Jacob, 8, has been deferred four times from a support class. Picture: Eva Baxter

LISTENFinding a place for autistic kids in regional Australia

Melissa's son Jacob, 8, has been deferred four times from a support class. Picture: Eva Baxter

LISTENFinding a place for autistic kids in regional Australia

Carbon farming for big and small change

LISTENCarbon farming for big and small change

Carbon farming for big and small change

LISTENCarbon farming for big and small change

Tarago locals say if the incinerator isn't good enough for Sydney it's not good enough for their town. Photo: John Hanscombe

LISTENShould we turn waste into watts?

Tarago locals say if the incinerator isn't good enough for Sydney it's not good enough for their town. Photo: John Hanscombe

LISTENShould we turn waste into watts?

CITY MOVE: Harcourts Horsham agent Tim Coller has sold St John's Church three times, this time most of the demand came from Melbourne, and ended up with a city owner.

City buyers ditch plans to stay close to the office

CITY MOVE: Harcourts Horsham agent Tim Coller has sold St John's Church three times, this time most of the demand came from Melbourne, and ended up with a city owner.

City buyers ditch plans to stay close to the office

No end in sight in race to the regions

No end in sight in race to the regions

No end in sight in race to the regions

No end in sight in race to the regions

Infrastructure and services racing to keep up across regional Australia

Infrastructure and services racing to keep up across regional Australia

Infrastructure and services racing to keep up across regional Australia

Infrastructure and services racing to keep up across regional Australia

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Vehicles line up at a temporary testing site at the Bendigo Showgrounds this week. Picture: DARREN HOWE

COMMENTWhere to from here, COVID-19?

Vehicles line up at a temporary testing site at the Bendigo Showgrounds this week. Picture: DARREN HOWE

COMMENTWhere to from here, COVID-19?

JABBED: One step closer to a return to normal.

Moving forward one jab at a time

JABBED: One step closer to a return to normal.

Moving forward one jab at a time

FRIENDS: Long-time mate Jeremy Marou, Kasey Chambers and Tom Busby will tour the country together from September. Picture: SUPPLIED

Music mates Kasey Chambers and Busby Marou prepare for national tour

FRIENDS: Long-time mate Jeremy Marou, Kasey Chambers and Tom Busby will tour the country together from September. Picture: SUPPLIED

Music mates Kasey Chambers and Busby Marou prepare for national tour

REGIONAL MOVE: The Block Tree Change will see contestants transform a 70-acre block of land in Gisborne. Picture: SUPPLIED

Gisborne to host new season of The Block

Chris Pedler
2hrs ago

TRAM TUNES: Folk musician and songwriter William Alexander gets the first Blues Tram of the year in motion as it departs from Central Deborah Goldmine in 2017. Picture: EMMA D'AGOSTINO

Two Bendigo attractions set for upgrades as a way of supporting the return of live music

Alex Gretgrix

BURNING LOVE: Pamela and Denis Hucker enjoy Elvis: Direct from Graceland during trip to Bendigo. Picture: BRENDAN McCARTHY

King of my heart: Moama couple living the dream at Bendigo Art Gallery's Elvis exhibition

Alex Gretgrix

An Australian highlight: A trip to the Flinders Ranges ticks all the boxes as it has some of Australia's most spectacular scenery and challenging terrain.

The many highlights of South Australia

Emma Brown

Make your home at sky height in Melbourne's cultural hub

Make your home at sky height in Melbourne's cultural hub

Kathryn Carter

3 signs it's time to start the Home Care Package process

3 signs it's time to start the Home Care Package process

An Australian highlight: A trip to the Flinders Ranges ticks all the boxes as it has some of Australia's most spectacular scenery and challenging terrain.

The many highlights of South Australia

Colin Munro taking part in Dementia Australia's annual Memory Walk & Jog.

'It fills me with hope': Why the Memory Walk & Jog is a tradition for one family living with dementia

Rosie Ryan

The results speak for themselves. Home and property values are soaring and you could benefit from this trend. Find out with a free appraisal of the value of your home.

Could you be a property millionaire?

Linda Lambrechts

Discover impeccably rejuvenated Ranelagh on McIvor hill

Discover impeccably rejuvenated Ranelagh on McIvor hill

Investment trifecta at Ascot to live in or lease out

Investment trifecta at Ascot to live in or lease out

Potential abounds at this Art-decor inspired 1950s charmer

Potential abounds at this Art-decor inspired 1950s charmer

Scamwatch: Don't fall for weight loss scam using My Health Record logo

Scamwatch: Don't fall for weight loss scam using My Health Record logo

GILBERT: Animal ID 11117, Domestic Short Hair, Male Desexed, 20 weeks old, M/C # 991001004813246, BR101840 – Adoption fee reduced to $60
Gorgeous Gilbert is a little pocket rocket waiting to see if you can keep up with his fun antics. Gilbert will keep you on your toes with his on the go and curious nature. Campaspe Animal Shelter.

PHOTOSCheck out the 29 pets awaiting adoption in central Victoria | Photos

Astrid Michael

BELL: Watson Bell is the name chosen by parents Brenton and Roisin Bell of Bridgewater. Watson was born on 16-11-2021.

PHOTOSSay hello to central Victoria's newest arrivals | Babies

Scamwatch: Don't fall for weight loss scam using My Health Record logo

Scamwatch: Don't fall for weight loss scam using My Health Record logo

TO MARKET, TO MARKET: The Kangaroo Flat Handmade Market is back and will feature over 40 stalls. Picture: SUPPLIED

Buy that unique gift at one of these five central Victorian markets

Astrid Michael

POETRY MERRY-GO-ROUND: Brenda Stevens-Chambers Convenor U3A 'Appreciating Poetry' and members will be reading poetry. Picture: GLENN DANIELS

WHAT'S ONPerformances, open gardens and festivals: Central Victoria has you covered with these 16 events

Astrid Michael

Raymond Drury at home, and inset confronting the PM. Pictures: Jonathan Carroll, Peter Lorimer

SUBSCRIBERWhy I confronted Scott Morrison at Edgeworth Tavern: Ray's story

Jake Gyllenhaal is listed as the star but is upstaged by sassy paramedic Cam, played by Eiza Gonzalez. Picture: Supplied

REVIEWMichael Bay's Ambulance is flashy and overblown Ambulance

Tilda Swinton, left, and Elkin Daz in Memoria (2021). Picture: Madman

REVIEWDreamlike story told with skill

Rabbit Academy: Mission Eggspossible is aimed squarely at young kids. Picture: Supplied

REVIEWRabbit tale isn't eggsactly inspired

United Australia Party leader Craig Kelly has been egged in a Melbourne park.

WATCHWatch: UAP leader Craig Kelly egged in Melbourne park

Tara Cosoleto

RARING TO GO: Golden Square coach Christian Carter and Strathfieldsaye co-coach Shannon Geary. Pictures: BRENDAN McCARTHY

PHOTOSBFNL: The final word from the coaches on the eve of 2022 season | TEAMS

Luke West

Police said it demonstrated the dangers of not exercising patience on a dusty road.

WATCHThe dangers of desert road driving caught on film

Derek Barry

NEW KIDS: The Deltracron and the Omicron XE have emerged from previous strains and are now considered a global concern. Picture: FILE

WATCH'More transmissible than measles': Should we fear Deltacron and Omicron XE?

Emma Horn

'Lift your game, Bendigo': Melbourne resident has go at our city and mall

HAVE YOUR SAY'Lift your game, Bendigo': Melbourne resident has go at our city and mall

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Govt puts bite on non-performing providers

Dementia sufferers pose 10 questions

Dementia sufferers pose 10 questions

Therese Murray

Seniors demand IT be 'fit for purpose'

Seniors demand IT be 'fit for purpose'

Hazel Bradley

SPECKLE SALE: Kiani Eden, with son Saylor, eight, Bass, offered this pen of seven Speckle Park steers, which sold for $1580.

Large Leongatha yarding slightly easier

Andrew Miller

If all eligible customers claim their payouts, the bill for Toyota could exceed $2 billion.

Toyota could be forced to pay out $2 billion

Tiffanie Turnbull

Matthew, Linda, Noel and Shaun Roache, Alkira Pastoral, Woolsthorpe, sold a run of pens of heifers, with the best pen being 14 Angus heifers, 403kg, sold for 500c/kg or $2017.

Lighter steers get bumper prices at Mortlake

Philippe Perez

EVASIVE: Many cats will run from the potential of being medicated. Picture: Shutterstock

Medicating a moggie may take more than a spoonful of sugar

Dr Anne Quain
1hr ago

BAD DEBT: Cash handouts for votes isn't worth the debt. Picture: Shutterstock.

ADVICEGovernment's very expensive election budget Band-Aids

Noel Whittaker

Just how essential is a turbine to a jet engine and what other fuels could we use? Picture: Shutterstock

Is it possible to make a jet engine that doesn't use a turbine?

Ellen Phiddian

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