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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

Strapper Emma Pontelandolfo with Buchan Hoaks, who won for the sixth time in his career, on Sunday at Wangaratta. Picture: RACING PHOTOS

Donaldson's 'bread and butter' horse delivers again.

Buchan Hoaks likely bound for Elmore Cup

BEST IN THE BUSINESS: South Bendigo celebrates its Bowls Victoria Champion of State Pennant success. Picture: CONTRIBUTED

Diggers the toast of Victorian lawn bowls.

South Bendigo crowned state pennant champions

MAJOR MAN: Bendigo's Lucas Herbert finished T13 at the 2022 US PGA tournament, the 26-year-old's best finish in one of golf's annual major tournaments. Picture: GETTY IMAGES

Lucas Herbert locks in career best major finish at 2022 US PGA

Outgoing Prime Minister Scott Morrison and former Liberal staffer Brittany Higgins. Pictures: AAP, Karleen Minney

Every single pollster said the women were coming for Morrison. Every single pollster was right.

Women driving change: The moment that seeded a movement

DEFENSIVE GRIND: Colbinabbin staved off a challenge from Huntly to win by 26 points at Strauch Reserve in round seven of the HDFNL season on Saturday. More pictures at www.bendigoadvertiser.com.au. Picture: NONI HYETT

Lockington-Bamawm United overcame a 16-point deficit at three quarter-time against North Bendigo to keep its unbeaten Heathcote District league record intact on Saturday.

HDFNL ROUND 7: Cats run over top of Bulldogs from 16 points down at last change

A still from Get A Life, Alright! Picture: Joyhouse Productions

The children's television-inspired music is the highlight of the film.

Luck, laughs and a good-heart

Anthony Albanese, centre, celebrates with his partner Jodie Haydon and son Nathan Albanese after after winning the 2022 federal election. Picture: AAP

It will likely be in a minority government after a large swing away from the Coalition.

'Optimism, not fear': Albo the new PM as teal wave hits Parliament

Maiden Gully YCW goal attack Meg Patterson shoots for goal in the Eagles' 13-goal win over Mitiamo at Marist College on Saturday. Picture: KIERAN ILES

Maiden Gully YCW makes it back-to-back wins over premiership contenders.

LVFNL netball: Eagles fly high against rival powerhouse

Action from the Loddon Valley league senior match between Marong and Bears Lagoon-Serpentine at Malone Park.

LVFNL SENIORS: Marong v Bears Lagoon-Serpentine | PHOTOS

Action from the Loddon Valley league A Grade netball match between Marong and Bears Lagoon-Serpentine at Malone Park.

LVFNL A GRADE: Marong v Bears Lagoon-Serpentine | PHOTOS

Action from the Loddon Valley A Grade match between Newbridge and Bridgewater.

LVFNL A GRADE: Newbridge v Bridgewater | PHOTOS

Action from the Loddon Valley senior football match between Newbridge and Bridgewater.

LVFNL SENIORS: Newbridge v Bridgewater | PHOTOS

VICTORY: Bendigo Labor MP celebrates retaining her federal electorate at the Bendigo Trades Hall. Picture: NEVE BRISSENDEN

Lisa Chesters thanks electorate for support, looks to future

Motherhood is not a particularly glamorous thing and we love these shows for telling it like it is.

Which working mother are you? TV's best mums

Prime Minister Scott Morrison, Jenny Morrison and Liberal candidate for Blair Sam Biggins at Springfield Rise Display Village. Picture: AAP

Scott Morrison's unrelenting election focus on outer suburban seats could remake the Liberals.

Morrison bets Coalition's future on suburban gambit

Up All Night, ridden by Melissa Julius, wins the four-year-old maiden plate at Geelong on Friday. Picture: REG RYAN/RACING PHOTOS

Up All Night shows upside for Julius stable

INCLUSION: Ruckman Jack Lawton returns to the Eaglehawk side on Saturday against Sandhurst.

The Bendigo Football-Netball League spotlight will be shining brightly on Sandhurst and Eaglehawk at the QEO on Saturday.

BFNL: 'It's a massive game... for us it gives us a look at the top three' - Hawks coach

Scott Morrison and Anthony Albanese on the campaign trail. Pictures: Facebook, Steve Evans

Who shines out on the road with press pack in tow - and does it really matter?

The bizarre rituals of the campaign trail

Undefeated Lockington-Bamawm United hosts North Bendigo in the HDFNL on Saturday. Picture: NONI HYETT

Lockington-Bamawm United is bracing for another stern test in Saturday's Heathcote District league match of the round.

HDFNL: Undefeated Cats ready to face another stern test against Bulldogs

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CHANGE IN THE AIR: Women's health organisations are hoping they will see further investment with a new - 'women-heavy' parliament. Picture: FILE

"We are very pleased to see such a strong result for women, First Nations women, women of colour and rural/regional women in leadership."

The year of the woman: women's health organisations welcome election outcome

Olympic champion Caster Semenya says she offered to show her body to prove she was a female.

Caster Semenya: I offered to show my body

SPECIAL PLACE: A masterplan to enhance the visitor experience at Lake Boort's scarred trees has the potential to provide an $18 million boost in tourism to the area.

Final approval for the the Boort Scarred Trees Masterplan is now complete with the project potentially injecting $18 million into the region's economy.

Scarred trees plan an $18m boost for economy

CONTENDERS: With a team that boasts international and championship winning experience, the Braves women are prime contenders come finals time.

Braves prepare for challenging double-header matches in Tasmania

PROGRESS: Melbourne University Professor Mal Hopwood has welcomed the new treatment for major depressive disorder (MDD) - SPRAVATO - which may soon be available to Australians. Picture: SUPPLIED

A new nasal spray therapy for depression may provide relief to up to 30 per cent of people with MDD

New medication option for treatment resistant major depressive disorder

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

A dramatic surge in flu cases amid the COVID-19 pandemic is putting NSW hospitals under pressure.

NSW considers free flu shots as cases rise

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Daily Greater Bendigo COVID-19 case numbers rise

How Bendigo voted: polling booth by polling booth

LANDSLIDE: Labor MP Lisa Chesters secured 62 per cent of the two party preffered vote. Picture: FILE

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In our safe Labor seat, Ms Chesters won the majority of votes at all but five polling booths.

Two men have been charged following a high-speed pursuit through Melbournes southeast on Friday.

Long Gully man charged after high-speed pursuit

CYBER ATTACK: Fox bounty participants can now register online for quicker payments.

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To streamline payment processes for bounty participants, Agriculture Victoria has introduced a digital bounty application system for fox hunters.

Bendigo's fox bounty goes digital

Kathryn Meade was a rock in defence for Bridgewater, which defeated Newbridge by two goals on Saturday in LVFNL netball. Picture: LUKE WEST

Bridgewater embracing finals-like clashes.

LVFNL netball: Mean Machine gathering momentum ahead of big two weeks

GOOD SEASON: Harrison Huntley leads an impressive Kyneton defence. Picture: ADAM BOURKE

What's working well for your club through six rounds.

BFNL: Stats what I'm talkin' about, round six

An ankle injury to 2016 premiership defender Meg Jennings proved pivotal to Newbridge's chances last week against Bridgewater. Picture: LUKE WEST

Maroons looking to put setback back them.

LVFNL netball: Injury blow sours otherwise bright Newbridge performance

Why Bendigo councillors are leaving the door ajar for a development 29 members of the public opposed.

Council blocks California Gully housing push, for now

Lakeshore dining in Maiden Gully a step closer to reality

PROPOSAL: An artist impression of plans that could come to fruition in Maiden Gully. Picture: SUPPLIED

This land could become the heart, soul and stomach of a rapidly growing suburb.

Creswick businesses still recovering from RACV Goldfields closure five months on

Reopening soon: The RACV Goldfields Resort has been closed while repairs are completed following severe storms earlier this year. Photo: Adam Trafford.

Having been dealt the blow of COVID, severe thunderstorms and now the temporary closure of the RAVC resort in Goldfields, Creswick businesses are hopeful the resort's reopening next month will add a much needed boost to their community and cash flow.

'Hands tied': councillors frustrated by holes in heritage protections

BROKEN: Councillors question system in which they cannot act fast enough to prevent heritage demolition by neglect. Picture: DARREN HOWE

Underwhelmed councillors ask why their power to stop demolition by neglect is so limited.

PRIME: Gurri Wanyarra is well-placed to host Australia's best swimmers. Picture: DARREN HOWE

The City says the Gurri Wanyarra Wellbeing Centre would be an ideal location.

City of Greater Bendigo confirms interest in hosting Australian Dolphins swim team

WNBL: Bendigo Spirit appoint Kennedy Kereama as coach as team enters new era

Lisa Renato from Lifeline Central Victoria and Mallee is preparing for the Push-up Challenge running from June 1 to 24 to raise money for more volunteer training. Picture: NONI HYETT

Loddon Mallee locals will take part in the national Push-Up challenge this June to shine a light on the tragedy of suicide.

Get pushing: push-up challenge set to raise local Lifeline funds

BETTER FUTURE: the Paintback recycling scheme has collected 36 million kilos of unwanted paint at Australian collection points. Picture: SUPPLIED

A milestone is being celebrated by the Paintback scheme recycling scheme.