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Australian of the Year

Sue and Lloyd Clarke, Queensland's 2022 Australians of the Year, used daughter Hannah Clarke's footprints, below, as an emblem for their anti-family violence foundation, Small Steps 4 Hannah. 

Meet the bold, brave and brilliant achievers in line to be named the 2022 Australian of the Year.

Nine inspiring Aussies leading the way

Shanna Whan, below, turned her own life experience into Sober in the Country, a project that supports rural Australians. Picture supplied by australianoftheyear.org.au

Meet the grassroots go-getters in the running to be named Australia's Local Hero at the 2022 Australian of the Year Awards.

Our 'can-do' community champions

Bruce French's 55 years of research into edible plants has culminated in a global database. Mr French, below, is Tasmania's Senior Australian of the Year for 2022. Picture: Brodie Weeding

Meet the selfless and tireless finalists for the 2022 Senior Australian of the Year Award to be presented on January 25.

When life's work creates a lasting legacy

Sean Dondas, below, and his brothers were left in foster care when his mum Saluna died of cervical cancer. The tragedy led him to youth charity Canteen, where he became a board member.

Meet the energetic and enterprising finalists for the 2022 Young Australian of the Year Award to be presented on January 25

Leading a new generation of inspiration

Karen Hardy

National Museum of Australia curator Lily Withycombe at the exhibition. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

What one item would you choose to represent your life?

Ordinary objects from extraordinary Australians

Rochelle Kirkham

Anne Tudor OAM has been awarded Victorian Senior of the Year for her work campaigning for dementia awareness and inclusive aged care services for the LGBTIQ+ community. Picture: Adam Trafford.

Ballarat's Anne Tudor OAM has been awarded Victorian Senior of the Year for her work campaigning for dementia awareness and inclusive aged care services for the LGBTIQ+ community.

'There is so much more people need to understand': dementia advocate speaks out

Clockwise from bottom left; the 2022 NSW Australian of the Year Awards winnners, Shanna Whan, Daniel Nour, Abla Kadous and NSW Australian of the Year Veena Sahajwalla.

The 2022 NSW Australian of the Year awards were announced in a ceremony at Luna Park, Sydney on Monday night

Professor Veena Sahajwalla named NSW Australian of the Year

AND THE NOMINEES ARE: The 16 finalists for the NSW Australian of the Year categories. Images: Supplied

"The NSW nominees are an extraordinary group of people"

Where to watch the NSW Australian of the Year Awards

Kayla Osborne

Rosemary Kariuki is 2021's Local Hero. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Rosemary Kariuki said her life changed for the better after being named as a Local Hero at this year's Australian of the Year Awards.

Local Hero Award winner encourages people to nominate worthy Aussies

Vanessa Arundale

"If you have a justice system that only meets the needs of some then it is not a just system at all."

'I have never been so excited': the future is bright says NT Australian of the Year

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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

Bruno (Damon Herriman) and Laura (Jackie van Beek) go to a new-age retreat to attempt to reinvigorate their marriage. Picture: Supplied

Everyone speaking gibberish may be a way of illustrating miscommunication, but it's radical.

A weird romp words can't describe

FEND OFF: Eaglehawk's Zane Carter tries to avoid a tackle from South Bendigo's Zac Hare at the QEO on Saturday. The Bloods won by 22 points to climb back into the top five. More pictures at www.bendigoadvertiser.com.au. Picture: NONI HYETT

In a game that had ebbed and flowed throughout the first three quarters, South Bendigo gained the momentum in the final term to kick away to a 22-point win over Eaglehawk and earn a spot back in the BFNL top five on Saturday.

BFNL: Bloods kick away from Hawks at QEO and into the top five

Dyson Daniels and members of his family after he was selected by the New Orleans Pelicans in the NBA Draft. Picture: GETTY IMAGES

New Orleans elated to have Dyson Daniels join their roster.

Why the New Orleans Pelicans are so excited about their "guy" Dyson Daniels

Austin Butler electrifies as Elvis. Picture: Universal 

It pulls you up to realise that this is Luhrmann's sixth feature film.

Baz Lurhmann's Elvis is an exhilarating and brilliant homage

BAXTER: Clementine Audrey Baxter was born on June 2, 2022 to Jacqui Hayward and Matt Baxter of Golden Square. Clementine is a little sister for Piper.

Take a look at some of the babies born in the region in the past month.

Say hello to the newest faces of central Victoria: Meet these June babies

Chris Hemsworth, Miles Teller and Mark Paguio in Spiderhead. Picture: Netflix

You understand why Hemsworth would have been attracted to the production.

Hemsworth's Spiderhead is a slick, pacey futuristic thriller

Director Kyle Balda has been at the helm of a number of others in this franchise and he sure knows what his audiences want.

It's more Minion high-jinks and it aims to please

Hundreds attend a red carpet preview of the new Elvis film at Bendigo Cinemas on Wednesday night. Pictures: SUPPLIED

Bendigo joins Cannes, New York and London in hosting previews of Baz Luhrmann's Elvis.

Bendigo Cinemas hosts red carpet preview of new Elvis film

PODIUM: World Championships 200m breaststroke medal winners Kate Douglass, Lilly King and Jenna Strauch. Picture: DELLY CARR

Bendigo swimmer completes best perfornance at international level.

Hard work pays off for Strauch; proud family savours achievement

Dyson Daniels shakes hands with NBA commisioner Adam Silver after being selected by the NBA Draft. Picture: GETTY IMAGES

Bendigo basketball product to start NBA career.

"Blessed" Daniels elated to be a New Orleans Pelican

BENDIGO SWEETHEARTS: GLOW curators Alicia and Grant Villiers met at a Bendigo secondary school and now have local tech company Power AV. Picture: NONI HYETT

Bendigo sweethearts Alicia and Grant Villiers have put together a tribute to Bendigo at Rosalind Park.

Glowing Rosalind Park opens to the public tomorrow

FORMAL EVENT: Bendigo Special Developmental School celebrate their 2022 Debutante Ball. Pictures: SUPPLIED

These students dressed to impress as they made their debut into society with the theme Dancing Under the Stars

Bendigo Special Developmental School dance under the stars

Jenna Strauch after swimming to the silver medal in the 200m breaststroke at the world championships in Budapest. Picture: DELLY CARR

Strauch savours first medal at world championships

SACRED GROUND: Goanna are back to celebrate their 1982 classic album Spirit Of Place. Picture: Martin Stringer

Shane Howard explains why Solid Rock will always matter

Goanna rediscovers their Spirit Of Place

TALENT: Dyson Daniels playing under-9 soccer, representing Victoria in basketball and on the footy field in the BJFL under-12s.

Daniels likely to be slected inside top 10 of NBA Draft.

Bendigo to the big dance: Dyson Daniels' NBA dream to be realised

DRESSED FOR SUCCESS: Sydney post-punk band Johnny Hunter are ready to deliver on the hype with their debut album Want. Picture: Tom Wilkinson

Sydney band Johnny Hunter know how to stand out from the crowd.

Johnny Hunter are taking what they Want

Steve Martin, Martin Short and Selena Gomez return for the second season of OMITB which adheres sensibly to the mantra of "if it ain't broke, don't fix it". Picture: Disney+

This series delivers joyous entertainment by a cast at the top of their game - if that isn't true art, then nothing is.

It's close to the best thing on TV and we've got some good news

PRINCESS FIONA: Animal ID 11167, Domestic Short Hair, Female Desexed, M/C # 991001005226217, BR101840 – Adoption fee reduced to $60
Princess Fiona just loves everything life has to offer.  Photo shoot, play time, smooch time, feed time, even sleep time.  Happy to share her space with likeminded felines and keen to explore new things Princess Fiona will take no time in taking over her new home. Campaspe Animal Shelter.  

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

36 fluffy friends looking for homes in central Victoria

Judges Beth Stewart, Shawn Charlton, Brielle Gray and Adam Callender examined the state's best water as part of the WIOA conference. Picture: BRENDAN McCARTHY

Melbourne Water beats out regional companies to win Victoria's best tasting water.

Conference decides Victoria's best tasting water

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Trots Clubs Victoria delegate John Campbell (left) and Marong Light Harness Club president Wally Newton are leading the fight against moves to relocate the club away from its long-time home at Malone Park. Picture: KIERAN ILES

Urgent plea before Monday's council vote.

Harness club battling a race against time

GREAT SWIM: Mollie O'Callaghan, Kaylee McKeown, Jenna Strauch and Brianna Throssell after receiving their silver medals. Picture: DELLY CARR

Strauch completes brilliant campaign with superb relay swim.

Strauch claims another medal at World Championships

LOCKED DOWN: Castlemaine's Sam Nettleton makes a tackle on Maryborough's Liam Latch during the 34-point home turf win on Saturday at Camp Reserve. Picture: ANTHONY PINDA

BFNL: Magpies hold down home nest at Camp Reserve against Maryborough | Photos, Video

Results from today's senior football across the region.

SATURDAY SCOREBOARD - today's senior football results across the region

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.