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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

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

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

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JOY: Abby Weir returned for St Arnaud Football Club recently. Picture: CONTRIBUTED

Weir has played in mixed-gender competitions most of her life.

Delight for 14-year-old girl after AFL exemption allows return for home club

Accused hoon driver was on bail

MISSING MAGIC: Braves men's coach Stephen Black believes Kuany Kuany will give the team an edge for the clash against Diamond Valley Eagles. Picture: BRENDAN McCARTHY

NBL1: Kuany Kuany arrives with the Braves men's missing magic

The LGBTQIA+ community and allies celebrated all the progress that has been made in their fight for equality for IDAHOBIT 2022. Picture: BRENDAN MCCARTHY

IDAHOBIT was celebrated as Victoria introduced a landmark suite of resources to make every corner of the state as welcoming as possible.

IDAHOBIT: Bendigo's LGBTQIA+ community continues the fight for equality

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

The latest ABS wage index is likely to show pay packets growing at half the inflation rate.

Wage growth likely way behind inflation

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Rosedale resident Jack Egan and the remains of his house after the Black Summer Bushfires

At least nine of the 10 main recommendations of the Royal Commission into National Natural Disaster Arrangements Report have not been implemented.

90 per cent of royal commission recommendations ignored: Emergency Leaders for Climate

'A human right': women's health services condemn potential overturning of Roe v Wade

UNEQUAL: Victorian Women's Health services have united to condemn the potential overturning of Roe v Wade and called on state and federal governments to improve abortion access in Australia. Picture: Darren Howe

"Regardless of geographical location, safe and legal abortion is an essential reproductive health service."

'A human right': women's health services condemn talk of overturning of Roe v Wade

SPIKE: Bendigo's daily coronavirus cases continue to climb. Picture: File

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Greater Bendigo sees daily coronavirus cases climb for second day in a row

'I still face challenges every day': community celebrates 32nd IDAHOBIT

IDAHOBIT: Zara Jones is calling on the Bendigo community to show their support to the LGBTIQA+ people. Picture: Noni Hyett 

'I still face challenges every day': community prepares for 32nd IDAHOBIT

Labor has promised to deliver long-term sustainable funding for the nation's biosecurity system as foot and mouth disease and lumpy skin threaten to breach the northern borders.

Labor commits to long-term biosecurity funding as threats loom

Men's Sheds across the state are set to benefit for a government funded grant pool of $1 million. Credit: Shutterstock

Marong and District Men's Shed is keen to apply for a grant to improve facilities for his local community group.

Local Men's Sheds welcome statewide funding for grants to improve facilities

THUNDER STRIKES: Bendigo Thunder sit second on the CVFL Women's ladder after defeating Eaglehawk by 42 points on Sunday afternoon. Picture: BRENDAN McCARTHY

CVFLW: Kerang Blues clinch big win over North Bendigo | ROUND 6

BFNL: Coach hails Storm's grit and determination

CONFIDENCE BOOSTER: Ella Henry was a key contributor in a come from behind victory for Strathfieldsaye on Saturday against Maryborough. It was the Storm's second win of the 2022 BFNL A-grade season. File picture: NONI HYETT

Strathfieldsaye digs deep in Magpies win.

BFNL netball: Coach hails Storm's grit and determination

Police will host the CommSafe event at the All Seasons Hotel on May 25.

Police to host community safety forum in Bendigo

LVFNL: Win gives Maroons a spark

Newbridge looking to build on season's first win.

LVFNL netball: Win gives Maroons a spark

Bendigo's Arnett races against world's best in FIA karting series

The 16-year-old made full admissions to the attacks.

Teen brandished stolen knife during Bendigo affray, court told

ADMISSION: The man pleaded guilty on Wednesday. Picture: GLENN DANIELS

The magistrate said the man 'terrorised' his partner and family.

'Simply monstrous': Jail for man who attacked his partner

Bendigo Magistrates' Court. Picture: BRENDAN MCCARTHY 

The Bendigo magistrate said it was clear the man had "lost the plot".

Man 'lost the plot', breached a court order three times in four hours

Bendigo Magistrates' Court. Picture: GLENN DANIELS

The man initially denied the offending, saying he could not remember the incident.

Man avoids conviction after kicking woman in 'cowardly, thug' attack

Bendigo Magistrates' Court. Picture: BRENDAN MCCARTHY

The magistrate said the driving was quite egregious.

Driver caught going almost double the speed limit to evade police

The magistrate said the offending was at the lower end.