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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

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

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

STAR ATTRACTION: Alex Rance in action for Campbells Creek against Maldon in the MCDFNL on Saturday. Picture: KIERAN ILES

The inclusion of former Richmond star defender Alex Rance wasn't enough for Campbells Creek to win its first game in the MCDFNL since 2018 on Saturday.

MCDFNL: Alex Rance kicks three goals for Campbells Creek, but Maldon too strong

Working dogs: Regular panelists Sam Pang and Ed Kavalee with quizmaster Tom Gleisner (cente) are back for season 10 of Have You Been Paying Attention?. Photo supplied by Channel 10.

"When you put five funny people in a room with Tom at the helm, no two shows are the same," says Ed Kavalee. That's why Have You Been Paying Attention is about to premiere its 10th season. Read all about it in our TV Guide.

Ed Kavalee pays attention and pips the panel on 'Have You Been Paying Attention?'

CRUNCH: Mount Pleasant co-coach Adam Baird is sandwiched in a contest against Lockington-Bamawm United at Toolleen on Saturday. Picture: NONI HYETT

Both went in undefeated, but only Lockington-Bamawm United emerged with its flawless record still intact after kicking away from Mount Pleasant in the final quarter of their Heathcote District league blockbuster on Saturday.

HDFNL ROUND 6: Cats kick away from Blues late to win battle of big guns

MARKING CONTEST: Marong forward Brandyn Grenfell and Inglewood defender Cody Stobaus compete in the first quarter on Saturday.

Marong full-forward Brandyn Grenfell's Loddon Valley league goalkicking spree continued on Saturday with another double-figure bag in the Panthers' 131-point thrashing of Inglewood.

LVFNL ROUND 6: Grenfell's goalkicking spree continues for Panthers with bag of 14

The diverse individuals who take part in ABC TV's Space 22, to see if creative exercises can help heal invisible wounds, are visibly changed by it. This is a must watch program.

Mental health problems nurtured by art and music in ABC TV's Space 22

Bendigo COVID-19 numbers drop again | May 15, 2022

Bendigo COVID-19 numbers drop again

GOTCHA: Strathfieldsaye's Jack Neylon is wrapped up in a tackle against Maryborough on Saturday.

Strathfieldsaye co-coach Shannon Geary labelled his side's unselfishness as the standout quality of the Storm's 208-point thumping of Maryborough in the BFNL on Saturday.

BFNL: 'Probably the most unselfish game that I've ever been involved in' - Storm co-coach

CONTESTED BALL: Kangaroo Flat's Mitch Collins, who hurt his knee during the game, with possession among a nest of Castlemaine players at Camp Reserve on Saturday. The Roos kicked away after half-time to win by 38 points. Picture: KIERAN ILES

A strong second half delivered Kangaroo Flat its second win of the BFNL season at the expense of Castlemaine on Saturday.

BFNL: Strong second half delivers Roos' second victory of season over 'Maine

Jack Laugher steers Mister Hunter to victory in the $150,000 APG Vic Gold Bullion 2YO Colts and Geldings Final at Tabcorp Park Melton on Saturday night. It was the 23-year-old driver's first Group 1 success. Picture: STUART McCORMICK

Special moment for 23-year-old at Melton.

Laugher lands first Group 1 with last-to-first drive

Hoons sought: Acting Superintendent Troy Hargadon said the persons of interest should hand themselves for questioning. Picture: NONI HYETT

A series of burnouts in front of police vehicles has gone viral online

Brazen hoons on McCrae Street Bendigo do burnouts in front of police vehicles

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IMPORTANT: Reign Legal principal lawyer Melissa Buchanan and her team have launched a free family law clinic that will be held fortnightly. Picture: BRENDAN McCARTHY

Free family law clinic to run fortnightly at Bendigo's Reign Legal.

Bendigo law firm launches free clinic as it puts focus on family violence

SUBLIME: Saint Jade Gresham was a crucial element against Geelong on Saturday. Picture: Quinn Rooney/Getty Images

Gresham a key Saints playmaker

Eaglehawk and Marong under-12 players battle for the ball in their clash at California Gully on Saturday. Picture: BRENDAN McCARTHY

Bendigo Junior Football League: Scores, goals and best players

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

Defence Minister Peter Dutton described a Chinese warship's sailing off the coast of Western Australia as "an aggressive act". Picture: Keegan Carroll

"All this rhetoric by Mr Dutton is just politics. His language around war ... all this sort of stuff that's gone on for the last year is highly dangerous," the WA Premier said.

Dutton is 'biggest threat to national security', WA Premier says

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Man charged over weekend Bendigo hoon driving incident faces court

Mr Hall will appear in court again on Friday, May 20.

Mr Hall was remanded to appear in court again on Friday, May 20

Service station in Elphinstone should be blocked: shire report

Councillors will examine the service station bid at Castlemaine's town hall on Tuesday. Picture: BRENDAN McCARTHY

A new servo on the Pyrenees Highway would take away valuable agricultural land, councillors warned.

SATURDAY SCOREBOARD: senior football results across the region | MAY 14, 2022

Results from today's senior football across the region.

SATURDAY SCOREBOARD - today's senior football results across the region | MAY 14, 2022

POWER: Strathfieldsaye Colts United's Maddie Ridsdale takes a shot at goal against Eaglehawk. Picture: BRENDAN McCARTHY

League One: Women's favourites suffer shock defeats, South men win thriller

Ryan Merriman shoots for goal during Bendigo City's 6-5 reserves loss against Melton Phoenix on Saturday. Picture: COLIN NUTTALL

Bendigo City struggles in second loss

SHORTAGE: BCHS's Callum Wright and Graem Kelly say investment in regional healthcare needs to come from both sides of politics. Picture: BRENDAN MCCARTHY

"There's a lot of stress on all levels, it's a multi level system, GP's don't stand alone."

Labor promises almost $1 billion to address 'critical' regional health demand

GREEN AND GOLD: Jenna Strauch swimming for Australia at last year's Tokyo Olympics. Picture: GETTY IMAGES

Commonwealth Games and World Championships selection up for grabs.

Bendigo swimmers ready to make a splash at national championships

TOUGH WEEKEND: Bendigo Fighting Miners endured another loss on Saturday which now moves them to a 0-3 start to the 2022 Rugby Victoria Premiership Reserves season. 

No reward for Fighting Miners after tough loss to Ballarat

Ellen Tormey steers Khaki Nui to a free for all win at Tabcorp Park Melton on Saturday night. Picture: STUART McCORMICK

Tormey continues stellar season in the sulky.

Khaki Nui fires at harness racing headquarters

Victorian government delivers new tanker to Newstead CFA

Newstead CFA gets the keys to a new tanker

Will Whiteacre with the gold medal he won at the Australian Men's and Mixed Netball Association National Championships in Adelaide last month. Picture: KIERAN ILES

Whiteacre named as Australian 17-and-under men's netball team training partner

FAMILY TIES: Scots baseball club player Matty34's mum and family at Eaglehawk on Sunday. Picture: BRENDAN MCCARTHY

Family and friends gather at annual Matty34 baseball game in Eaglehawk

Red onion coconut curry with slow-cooked chicken. Picture: Supplied

Red onion coconut curry with slow-cooked chicken

Chicken and onion pot pies. Picture: Supplied

Easy chicken and onion pot pies

Family friendly French onion soup

Kirsten Tibballs' delicious Charlotte Cake, in partnership with Bonne Maman. Picture: Supplied 

Charlotte cake from Kirsten Tibballs

Peanut butter and maple granola. Picture: Mayvers

Peanut butter and maple granola

Peanut butter and raspberry protein bars. Picture: Mayvers

Peanut butter and raspberry protein bar

Mother and daughter Annie Herron and Sophie Hansen have collaborated on a book. Picture: Henry Herron

Food and art are powerful ways to communicate what we love, need and feel to the people around us.