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FEELING THE PINCH: Median weekly rent costs have risen more than 20 per cent in some regional cities while wages continue to stagnate.

Some areas have seen prices jump by more than 20 per cent in the past year.

Weekly rent costs rise to new heights as wages stagnate

Conversations with Friends is from the team behind streaming sensation, Normal People. Picture: Amazon Prime

The creative team behind Normal People struggles to recreate its magic in this earnest romantic drama that never quite delivers what we crave.

Trust a Gen-Xer to rub a fragile 20-something the wrong way at a dinner party

OPTIONS: There are 44 polling booths across the region to allow voters to cast their ballot on Saturday. Picture: FILE

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Some polling booths offer greater disability access, including wheelchair access, wheelchair parking and quiet rooms.

Your guide to voting in Bendigo on Saturday

Prime Minister Scott Morrison. Picture: AAP


Australian wages have not kept pace with inflation.

Wages hit sparks new debate on cost of living election

Anthony Albanese made his final National Press Club pitch ahead of the May 21 election with a focus on integrity and repairing the budget. Picture: Keegan Carroll

Anthony Albanese says grants decisions would become arms-length under his government.

Labor to cut $750m from pork and rort programs

ONE-SIDED: It was a blowout at Tannery Lane on Saturday as Strathfieldsaye belted Maryborough by 208 points. The Storm won 33.21 (219) to 1.5 (11). Picture: NONI HYETT

Another dominant performance from Gisborne's Brad Bernacki with 42 touches has the midfielder the first player to reach 1000 ranking points.

STATS WHAT I'M TALKIN' ABOUT ROUND 6: Bernacki first player to crack 1000 point barrier

TASHA: Medium female Kelpie x British Bulldog x Staffy x Boxer x Mastiff, 953010100095223, RE100140, 4 months, $650. I’m Tasha, my foster mum said I’m the sweetest little girl EVER! I have lots of different breeds in me so you are sure to find at least one you love. If you roll them all together you have sweet, cute, cuddly, and plain right adorable me. I just love affection from everything and everyone. I am great with other dogs and cats, and I don’t mind a cuddle with them either. I think my favourite thing would have to be kids though, I just love them and I’m very gentle. I am a very well-behaved girl and always have my listening ears on so I can learn lots of things. I already know how to sit, wait, shake hands, walk on lead, sleep in my crate, and to go to toilet outside. I am looking for a home with people to cuddle me and it would be great if there was a doggy friend for me too.
A condition of our adoption agreement is that all dogs adopted from Chally MUST be put through obedience training, if you cannot meet this commitment please do not apply. All our dogs deserve the chance to be the very best they can be, and we will choose homes that will ensure this is the case. All forms (including foster and adoption) can be found at the following link: http://www.challyanimalrescue.org.au/adopt.php 

Animal shelter and welfare groups are dedicated to rescuing animals in need of a second chance.

Meet these "pawsome" pets looking for a home in central Victoria | Photos

Queenie describes her show 'Blue: The Songs of Joni Mitchell' as a love letter from one melancholy mother to another. Image credit: Kurt Sneddon. 

Star of the stage and screen, Queenie van de Zandt, celebrates the 50th anniversary of 'Blue', one of Joni Mitchell's most praised albums.

Queenie van de Zandt performs love letter to Joni Mitchell | Photos, Video

Pre-poll voting centre. Photo: Adam McLean

Female voters have been found to be three times more likely than male voters to be undecided.

Key group of wavering voters could decide the election: ANU poll

Federation University immunologist Professor Stuart Berzins. 

'Long COVID seems to hang around': why you could have symptoms for 12 months

Castlemaine co-coach Fiona Fowler and surprise Magpie Gabby Coffey share a lighthearted moment at quarter time of Saturday's BFNL A-grade clash against Kangaroo Flat at Camp Reserve. Picture: KIERAN ILES

Magpies' form slowly building, future bright, say coaches

Nationals promise Dunolly $3.6 million for sports precinct

It could be used by sporting clubs, schools, emergency services and community groups.

Volunteers hand out how to vote cards at Kangaroo Flat on Monday. Picture: BRENDAN McCARTHY

Voters turned out in record numbers over the first week of pre-poll voting, electoral commission says.

Early voting demand doubles across Bendigo electorate

Hallowed Ground, ridden by John Allen, scores his maiden win at Ballarat Synthetic on Monday for Kyneton trainer George Osborne. Picture: REG RYAN/RACING PHOTOS

Ballarat double for Kyneton trainer George Osborne.

Hallowed Ground excels on synthetic ground

The high number of postal vote applications being sent out by parties "is of concern", the AEC says.

The AEC has provided 2.5 million postal vote applications so far

Election result delay fears after surge in postal vote applications

Prime Minister Scott Morrison. Picture: James Croucher

Prime Minister Scott Morrison says the Coalition's housing policies, taken together, would have a "marginal" effect on house prices as his new scheme comes under attack.

Unlocking super will have 'marginal' impact on house prices: Morrison

Prime Minister Scott Morrison, Labor leader Anthony Albanese and Greens leader Adam Bandt appear in TikTok videos ahead of the federal election on May 21. 

If TikTok likes were votes, a Labor backbencher would be prime minister and his party would already have claimed election victory.

Who is winning the Federal Election race on TikTok?

CALM: Health agencies across Bendigo are feeling the effects of rising COVID cases. Picture: FILE

"The impact of Covid-19 and influenza on our workforces - which means we often have to cancel appointments for patients if our staff or their families are unwell."

Health services call for calm amidst regions rising COVID cases

Greater Bendigo COVID case numbers jump after days of declines | May 16, 2022

Greater Bendigo COVID case numbers jump after days of declines

Prime Minister Scott Morrison at the Liberal Party campaign launch on Day 35 of the 2022 federal election campaign. Picture: AAP

Scott Morrison says the Coalition "saved the country" through its pandemic response, and has promised to unlock superannuation for first home buyers struggling to enter the property market.

'Just warming up': PM launches campaign with promise to unlock super for home buyers

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PUSH: Greens candidate Dr Cate Sinclair said the party feels optimistic about the prospect of a hung parliament. Picture: NONI HYETT

"There is a significant number of people in the Bendigo, Castlemaine and Kyneton regions who aren't able to afford homes and we need social housing urgently."

Greens promise to push hung parliament on climate, Medicare and housing

WORLD CLASS: Jenna Strauch powers her way through the water to win the 200m breaststroke at the Australian Swimming Championships. Picture: DELLY CARR

National title success secures Strauch a berth in Australian squads.

Strauch qualifies for World Championships and Commonwealth Games

This weekend's football matches in the BFNL, HDFNL and LVFNL.

Weekend football preview, selections, how they match-up - BFNL, HDFNL, LVFNL

New BTC president Vern Wall (front) and general committee member Stania Tresize. Picture: SUPPLIED

New BTC president aims to ensure continued development of the theatre company.

Bendigo Theatre Company expands committee to accommodate for growth

UNITED: Representatives from 13 councils that are partnered in the Victorian Goldfields world heritage listing bid with patron Denis Napthine in 2021. Picture: Caleb Cluff.

Central Victoria Goldfields World Heritage Bid could benefit from 2026 Commonwealth Games

Minister meets world heritage bid team to discuss strength of Commonwealth Games

Kevin Gray has helped himself to another world record. Picture: DARREN HOWE

Kevin Gray has done it again, bettering his own world powerlifting record.

Gray smashes own powerlifting world record in Melbourne

Mayor Margaret O'Rourke (left) has been re-elected mayor, while councillor Jennifer Alden is now deputy mayor. 

Councillor Margaret O’Rourke re-elected mayor, Cr Jennifer Alden elected deputy mayor.

Bendigo council to have two female leaders

Occupants were shocked, but otherwise uninjured.

Two-car crash in Flora Hill

Bendigo Health to create ‘corporate integrity’ role

Harry Wilson (r) returns to add power for the Queensland Reds against Moana Pasifika.

Wilson adds grunt as Reds seek momentum

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Central Victorian council's fraud control practices questioned during audit.

Fraud risk: council grant safeguards questioned during audit

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Daily coronavirus cases drop by more than 1000 across Victoria

Pedestrian safety: a shared responsibility

Statewide, pedestrian deaths have more than doubled and police are concerned this trend will continue in winter when it gets darker earlier and visibility is reduced.

Part of an application for a service station bid in Elphinstone. Picture: SUPPLIED

'This is not a good place to have a service station,' councillor says.

Shire opposes Elphinstone service station bid in razor thin vote

Weekend football preview, selections, how they match-up: BFNL, HDFNL, LVFNL

DEFENDER: Castlemaine's Brodie Byrne. The Magpies are at home to Kangaroo Flat in the BFNL on Saturday, with both teams chasing their second wins of the season.

Women's Health Loddon Mallee executive Tricia Currie is rolling out the welcome mat to the queer community. Picture: DARREN HOWE

Access to healthcare is not always straightforward and Bendigo services are reaching out to welcome LGBTQIA+ folks into local facilities.

Women's Health Loddon Mallee welcomes LGBTQIA+ community to access healthcare

FIRE: The CFA is urging residents to check their chimneys and gas heaters this winter period. Picture: FILE

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Check your chimneys, gas heaters this winter season: CFA

UNTRUE CLAIMS: Australian Food Sovereignty Alliance president Tammi Jonas says the claims about the bill are 'fearmongering' and 'alarming.'

Widespread condemnation of false claims over new agricultural legislation.

New agriculture bill 'fearmongering' condemned

Bendigo Business Excellence Awards chair Eve Ritchens and chief executive Rob Herbert. Picture: BILL CONROY

Be.Bendigo and Bendigo Bank Business Excellence Awards see high amount of nominations for individual award categories

Record nominations for Bendigo Business Excellence Awards' individual categories

LOCAL STAR: Keely Hare is among the players named on the final CVFL Women's inter-league squad that will clash with the NCWL this Sunday at the QEO.

CVFLW showcases talented 2022 inter-league squad for Sunday NCWL clash

BIG NO: Hepburn Shire Council has made a decision to refuse a planning permit for a controversial 'sky barrels' accommodation in Daylesford. The picture shows the construction that was started on the side of Munt Buninyong. Picture: Lachlan Bence.

Hepburn Shire Council has made a decision regarding a proposal to create a controversial 'sky barrels' group accommodation in Daylesford.

'Sky barrels 2' proposal may have same fate as Buninyong

Bendigo Art Gallery, Bendigo Heritage Attractions and local businesses shine in Sunrise visit

Bendigo shines as Sunrise television crew visits city

TRUE GRIT: Bendigo Braves women are ready for any challenge that will come before them during the 2022 NBL1 South season. Picture: DARREN HOWE