FROM dragon-themed house decorations to front-yard performances, Bendigonians are finding creative ways to celebrate in spite of stage three pandemic restrictions.
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Golden Square resident Lara Hassell has turned her front porch into a dragon's lair.
"(We are) displaying our dragon for the members of our community who might still be on a bear hunt," she said.
Another Bendigo family decided to build its own dragon and put on a show for its children's teddy bears.
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The dragon has been playing in the family's front yard and has even been considerate enough to take the wheelie bins out - and it isn't even bin night.
In Ascot, lion team dancers Josh, Blake and Piper have been showing off their moves in the front yard, watched on by curious neighbourhood children.
You can read that story and see the videos their mum has shared by clicking here.
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Meanwhile, thousands are tuning in to Easter weekend church services online.
Catholic bishop of Sandhurst Shane Mackinlay used his Easter message to spread a message of hope and solidarity.
"As we worry about how the pandemic might progress, we are feeling vulnerable and anxious, uncertain about what the coming months will hold for us," he said.
"I have been heartened and encouraged by the creative and generous ways that people are finding to maintain social connection even if we are physically distant.
"We are more aware of our solidarity with one another and the importance of our community structures."
Bishop MacKinlay encouraged Christians to think of restrictions as an extension of Lent, the period when people let go of extra things to focus on what is essential and to strengthen their trust in God's care.
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Tom O'Callaghan
I grew up in Bendigo and I want to tell your stories.
I grew up in Bendigo and I want to tell your stories.
