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LOCAL BEES: Tom Cherry attending to one of his hives. Picture: DARREN HOWE

Buzz off says Agriculture Victoria to NSW bees, hives and equipment.

Victorian borders closed to NSW bees as concerns over mite detection rise

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A man who armed himself with a hammer and knife ambushed his partner in 2021.

Thug to stay behind bars until at least 2023 after attacking pregnant partner

Tom O'Callaghan

NOXIOUS MENACE: You can help eradicate alligator weed by reporting it to Agriculture Victoria. Picture: SUPPLIED

This is alligator weed. If you see it near the Bendigo Creek, report it.

'We're particularly concerned about Huntly': biosecurity battle with weed

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Daily case numbers drop in some regions as Greater Bendigo cases jump

Luke West

DETERMINED TO REBOUND: Newbridge's Ryan Burt. The Maroons will be aiming for a bounce back win against Maiden Gully YCW on Saturday following last week's 87-point loss to Mitiamo.

This weekend's football matches in the HDFNL and LVFNL.

Weekend football preview, selections, how they match-up - HDFNL, LVFNL

Alex Gretgrix

CLOSING: Drive-through COVID-19 testing clinic opens on Florence Lane in Maryborough in August 2021. Picture: SUPPLIED

The clinic will close on July 1, but RATs will still be available from the hospital.

No more COVID-19 testing in Maryborough as demand declines in Central Goldfields region

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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

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

DELICIOUS: AUS-TAFE's 2022 regional culinary competition brought talent from around the state to Bendigo to see who could cook up a winning dish. Picture: DARREN HOWE 

Bendigo TAFE shows off new facility as more than 40 apprentice chefs compete for AUS-TAFE glory.

Victorian students cook up the competition as Bendigo hosts AUS-TAFE showdown

Sebastian's Gabrielle Symons is on cloud nine after Friends delivered her first win as a trainer at Stawell on Monday. Picture: KIERAN ILES

Sebastian trainer thrilled to be on the board.

Friends for life: Symons scores first win as a trainer with veteran pacer

Shannon O'Sullivan notches up her first metro win aboard the Lance Justice-trained Love Ina Chevy at Tabcorp Park Melton last Saturday night. Picture: STUART McCORMICK

Love Ina Chevy gives young reinswoman a special thrill.

Breakthrough metro win for Shannon O'Sullivan

Grant Edwards attempted to pull a 10-tonne fire engine 50 metres to raise awareness for PTSD. Picture: Karleen Minney

How much can you lift? Because it's probably not as much as Grant Edwards.

Meet the man who pulled a fire truck for charity

Thousands protest outside the Supreme Court in Washington after Roe v. Wade was overturned. Picture: AAP

For too long, abortion has been a battleground for the far-right, conservative, anti-choice brigade.

'Our body our choice' shouldn't be just a slogan for women

Ram raid: Nalder and his co-accused used a stolen front-end loader to destroy the front of this Clunes newsagency in an attempt to steal its ATM in 2019. Picture: Adam Trafford.

Ram-raider hit with $300k bill for ATM losses and damage

If you test positive on a rapid antigen test, report your result to ensure you have access to the right level of care if you need it.

Bendigo Health prepares as experts say Omicron BA.4/BA.5 could become Victoria's main strain

Matthew Dellavedova is back in the green and gold this week.

National honour for Maryborough basketball product.

Dellavedova to captain Australia for the first time

CHAMPIONS: Laura Baker and Warren McRae, Oakbank, St Arnaud, who took out the grand and reserve champion in the strong wool merino ewe competition, sponsored by Stock & Land.

Ballarat showgrounds kick off the Victorian sheep show season.

Victorian Sheep and Wool show sees quality rams and ewes up for competition

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The teams for this weekend's football action across the region.

SELECTION NIGHT: weekend HDFNL, LVFNL teams

TRIUMPH: Rockcliff ridden by Billy Egan wins at Bendigo on Thursday. Picture: BRETT HOLBURT, RACING PHOTOS

The Ray Besanko-trained Rockcliff has notched back-to-back wins at the Bendigo Jockey Club after saluting again on Thursday.

GALLOPS - Back-to-back wins for Rockcliff at Bendigo

TURN THE TABLES: Bendigo Braves men are eager to continue their winning-streak this weekend when they take on the Geelong Supercats.

NBL1: Bendigo Braves on the road for Geelong Supercats clash

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

Britain's Emma Raducanu is down, and now out of Wimbledon after losing to Caroline Garcia.

Former champ Kvitova enjoys grass return

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TEACHING: Bendigo Health emergency department staff have been learning how to handle traumas in a new pilot training program. Picture: BENDIGO HEALTH

Bendigo Health introduces new training program to treat trauma in regional Victoria

RESEARCH: La Trobe Associate Professor Brett Gordon with PhD student Phil Lyristakis are some of the researchers to benefit from community philanthrophy. Picture: DARREN HOWE

La Trobe University achieves half its 2027 fundraising goal for research - with $100 million milestone.

Bendigo helps La Trobe reach $100 million for research and student engagement

The home will remain in isolation until the PHU advises it is no longer in lock down status and it can be reopened

Eaglehawk aged care home in lockdown after rising COVID-19 cases

British comedian and television host Jimmy Carr set for one night in Bendigo.

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