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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

END OF AN ERA: Russell Dalton has delivered his last baby, but will continue providing IVF services and training the next generation of obstetricians. Picture: LACHLAN BENCE. 

Prominent Ballarat obstetrician Russell Dalton has finished a chapter of his career.

'It's not really a job': highly-respected obstetrician delivers his last baby

Kate MIller-Heidke is at Ulumbarra Theatre in Bendigo on July 14. 

Kate Miller-Heidke's Child in Reverse tour to launch after two years of delays.

Kate Miller-Heidke's July tour to include Bendigo's Ulumbarra Theatre

SAVIOURS: Bendigo couple Scott Robbins and Kate Fuller were literally right in the path of a wayward NYC taxi cab that hit a cyclist and critically injured three pedestrians on June 20. Picture: DARREN HOWE 

The couple was enjoying a coffee and bagel at a Manhattan cafe moments before the accident.

Bendigo couple save lives of pedestrians stuck in New York City cab crash

Vincent Lacoste and Benjamin Voisin in Lost Illusions. Picture: Palace Cinema

An irreverent, playful tone is one of this film's many pleasures.

Period piece steeped in modernity

Woody Harrelson and Kevin Hart in The Man From Toronto. Picture: Netflix

Kevin Hart is back after being cancelled by the internet, headlining a big-budget Netflix film.

A harmless way to kill an evening

Adam Sandler and Maria Botto in Hustle. Picture: Netflix

That mumbling patter that Sandler made his comedic schtick is still here, but toned right down and underneath a huge bushy beard.

Adam Sandler shines in rags-to-riches basketball drama Hustle

UNLIKELY LADS: Matt Mason, Tommy O'Dell and Johnny Took, of DMA'S, will release their fourth album later this year.

"It's funny when people go, 'you're changing'."

DMA'S getting back to where they once belonged

Man Vs Bee showcases the best in Rowan Atkinson, confirming he can deliver as brilliantly as he did with Mr Bean. Picture: Netflix

Man Vs Bee showcases the best in Atkinson, confirming he can deliver as brilliantly as he did with Mr Bean, and is still at the top of his game.

Man Vs Bee showcases the best in Atkinson

Dyson Daniels at his first media day with New Orleans. Picture: nba.com

Daniels to wear number 11 for Pelicans in NBA rookie season.

'Incredible young man': Daniels lauded as he settles into life in New Orleans

UNIVERSAL: Spacey Jane expanded their reach on their second album Here Comes Everybody. Picture: Sam Hendel

Spacey Jane mine the anxiety of the times on album two

Spacey Jane are writing songs for Everybody

Expect more sailing shenanigans in season 7 of Below Deck Mediterranean. Picture: Bravo/Binge

Like fashion or film, organic farming or journalism, the 'yachting industry' is a lot less glamourous than it sounds.

Below Deck is really just the seven sins on the seven seas

The scale of the task of shifting from fossil fuels to renewables has been revealed in a new 30-year plan. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

The Australian Energy Market Operator's plan points to the $12.7 billion worth of investment in transmission projects needed to help power the transition from coal.

New 30-year plan to guide 'irreversible' energy shift

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Campaspe, Mt Alexander and Macedon Ranges see cases spike as Greater Bendigo records 251 new

Maryborough's Liam Latch. Picture: ANTHONY PINDA

Maryborough's Liam Latch has joined the list of BFNL players to rack up 40-plus touches in multiple games this year.

PREMIER DATA: Big numbers again for Magpies' Latch | ROUND 11 PLAYER STATS

IMPACT: Lachlan Gill kicked four goals for the Storm against Sandhurst. Picture: NONI HYETT

The winners and losers in round 11 of the BFNL.

BFNL round 11: Stats what I'm talkin' about

CHARM: Female 7-month-old tabby and white DSH. Charm is a sweet little girl and loves having lots of love and attention, she can be a little nervous with new people, but she warms up pretty quickly. She would be suited to any family if she’s given time to settle in and get to know her new family. Microchip no. 956000014526525, MAAW Source No BR100938. Price on application – MAAW Shelter 5472 5277 

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

Find that new addition to your family at one of these central Victorian shelters

WATCH: Lucas Herbert primed for Irish Open title defence

MAGIC: Bendigo golfer Lucas Herbert celebrates his wire-to-wire 19-under par 2021 Irish Open victory as he walks off the 18th green at Mount Juliet Estate. Picture: GETTY IMAGES

Lucas Herbert primed for Irish Open title defence | Video

FLOWER POWER: Sisters Annette Major and Kim Evely have sold Eaglehawk Floral Boutique after 36 years of helping the community to mark milestones. Picture: DARREN HOWE

Eaglehawk sisters move on from their floristry business after 36 years of community milestones.

Eaglehawk Floral Boutique changing hands after nearly four decades

More than 200 youngsters have taken part in Golden Square Football-Netball Club's annual school holiday program this week.

Golden Square Football-Netball Club school holiday program fun

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CASE SPIKE: There has been another spike in COVID cases across the state with almost 2000 more new infections recorded on Sunday compared with Saturday's figures. Picture: file 

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Another spike in COVID cases across Victoria

UNDER PRESSURE: Superoos' Sarah Bateman looks for options during Mitiamo's 11-goal win over Marong on Saturday at Malone Park. Picture: BRENDAN McCARTHY

LVFNL: Superoos hop over Panthers in hard-fought comeback | Photos

CHAMPION'S SWING: Belvoir Park Golf Club's Jazy Roberts shot a nine-under par to win the three-day Murray River Junior Masters. Picture: GOLF AUSTRALIA

Jazy Roberts shines at the Murray River Junior Masters

Results from today's senior football across the region.

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

NBL1: Braves show strength against Supercats with double victory

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

Parramatta Eels found it tough going against South Sydney Rabbitohs losing 30-12.

Eels need individual accountability: Coach

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HELPING HANDS: Bendigo Foodshare volunteers sort through thousands of donated food items collected during Bendigo's June Food Drive. Picture: supplied 

Bendigo FoodShare fights food shortage as June collection drive looks set to approach 5000kg target

Food shortage: Monash report finds one in five young people have gone without

STRONG IN FAITH: Catholic Bishop Shane Mackinlay is buoyed by the growth in Christian education. Picture: DARREN HOWE

Catholic and Anglican bishops say a decline in the number of people reporting their religion as Christianity does not mean a huge shift away from matters of faith.

Christian numbers decline but faith still strong, say bishops

STEADY DECLINE: Central Victorian COVID numbers continue to fall. Picture: file 

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Number of central Victorian COVID cases on the decline

DRY: Rachel Mason, Andrea Metcalf, Nekti Tzouroutis and Jenna Sing at the launch of Dry July, Bendigo Health Gobbe Wellness Centre. Picture: BRENDAN McCARTHY

Dry July is a fundraiser that encourages people to go alcohol-free for the month to raise money for people affected by cancer.

Bendigo mayor signs up to take on hospital's Dry July challenge

Families commemorate hundreds killed on Japanese Montevideo Maru

RECOGNISABLE: The Mitchell Street building that is home to 8 Sisters Cafe and Grill and bike retailer GIANT sold for $1.875 million. Picture: NONI HYETT

A Mitchell Street building and land in Williamson Street have both sold in the past week.

Two new sales see millions more invested in commercial property in Bendigo CBD

TITLE WINNER: Bendigo Tennis Club's Alex Chapman won the division three club championship after a tough title match against Buddhi Wickramasinghe.

Bendigo Tennis club proud to push the boundaries of tradition

BREACHED: a social worker has pleaded guilty at Bendigo Magistrates Court to contravening a court order. Picture: FILE

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A man faced court on Friday morning for breaching a court order.

Social worker gets good behaviour following intervention order breach

"Some of us who were there on the day have experienced physical violence in the sporting space."

LGBTQIA+ group stress education after experiencing 'aggression' at Eaglehawk Pride Cup

TRIP OF A LIFETIME: Torrumbarry's Georgia Sieben (left) will represent Australia at a prestigious Holstein event in Belgium later this year. Picture: NONI HYETT

Georgia Sieben, 19, from Torrumbarry will represent Australia at the Young Breeders School in Belgium later this year.

Torrumbarry teen ready to show Holsteins to the world

DEMOGRAPHICS: The 2021 census revealed a changing cultural landscape in Australia with more than half of the population either first or second generation migrants. Picture: Pixabay 

Census finds Bendigo is more multicultural, with Karen the second most common language followed by Mandarin