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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

WRAPPED UP: Mitiamo star Lee Dale tackles Marong's Josh Cooper during Saturday's one-sided game at Marong. Picture: BRENDAN McCARTHY

Power sides Pyramid Hill and Marong further asserted their authority on the Loddon Valley league on Saturday, each beating fellow top-five opponents by 94 points.

LVFNL: Bulldogs, Panthers whet appetite for blockbuster with big lead-in wins

EYES FOR THE BALL: Colbinabbin kicked away to a 34-point win over White Hills at Scott Street on Saturday. Pictures: BRENDAN McCARTHY

Colbinabbin stared down a challenge from White Hills before pulling away in the final quarter to make a winning return to the field in the Heathcote District league on Saturday.

HDFNL: Grasshoppers charge away from Demons with last-quarter surge

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

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Communications Minister Michelle Rowland. Picture: Sylvia Liber

The federal government will seek to provide regional media grants in the coming weeks to ease cost pressures.

Regional newspapers get financial lifeline

PLANNING: Aunty Lyn Warren pictured at a planning session ahead of NAIDOC Week. Picture: DARREN HOWE

NAIDOC Week underway across the region

DONATIONS NEEDED: Robyn Hosking, at the Bendigo RSPCA op-shop, has asked the community to donate if they can. Picture: NONI HYETT 

Winter and the cost of living are having an impact on Bendigo op shop donations - which are at record lows.

RSPCA op shop calls for more donations following winter slump

BIG WIN: White Hills goal attack Alyssa Cole looks for options during the Demons' 23-goal win over the Grasshoppers on Saturday for round 13 of the Heathcote District Football Netball League season. Pictures: BRENDAN McCARTHY

HDFNL: Demons rise after win over Grasshoppers | Photos

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 chunk of a glacier in the Italian Alps has broken away and killed four hikers and injured more.

Four killed by Alpine glacier chunk

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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

Census reveals changing cultural background of Bendigo locals

Results from today's senior football across the region.

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

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

CATCH UP: JBS Australia's Steve Chapman (left) and Quality Wool's Brett Johnson (right) caught up with clients Grant and Alex Langley during Quality Wools 30th anniversary
celebration at the Wedderburn Lawn Tennis Club.

Quality Wool's travelling roadshow celebrating its 30th anniversary arrived in Wedderburn after the easing of COVID-19 restrictions.

Cheers to 30 years of Quality Wool

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

TITLE DEFENCE: Lucas Herbert starts the final round of the Irish Open three shots off the lead.

Irish Open defending champion Herbert three strokes off lead ahead of final round

BACK UP: Greater Bendigo and the central Victorian region have again seen an increase in new COVID infections. Picture: File

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Rise in new COVID infections in Greater Bendigo and Central 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

NBL1: Braves show strength against Supercats with double victory

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

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Number of central Victorian COVID cases on the decline

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.