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Victoria’s gold rush ended in the 19th century. So why are people still finding so much gold?

An amateur gold prospector in Victoria, Australia, recently discovered a gold nugget big enough to hold in two hands, worth around A$240,000. It was a lucky find, but he had chosen the right place to look.

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‘You’d be bloody mad not to’: eager passengers make the most of Victoria’s regional fare cap

The cost of regional train and coach services is now capped and staff anticipate a ridership surge once the word spreads

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ID, bank details, contact information at risk as cyber criminals hack PH Property Bendigo real estate agency

The small business says the hackers managed to get past tight password security and an in-house firewall to steal bank details and customer contact information.

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An epic opera in Bendigo? Wagner’s ‘monumental’ Ring Cycle takes over a regional town

With 130 performers and crew, five tonnes’ worth of set and a 15-hour show on loop, it’s an unprecedented – and ambitious – five weeks for a company to take on

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Gold prospector finds 2.6kg nugget worth $240k between Bendigo, Ballarat, St Arnaud

A regional Victorian amateur prospector is celebrating a $240,000 find after unearthing a 2.6kg nugget. As an ounce of gold reaches $2,984, the attraction to pick up a metal detector is tempting for more and more Victorians.

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Injured worker taken to Bendigo hospital after alleged attack on Malmsbury Youth Justice Centre staff

The Victorian government has denied union claims staffing numbers were an issue on Saturday night when a worker at Malmsbury Youth Justice Centre was allegedly attacked by a group of inmates.

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Food, fashion and fleece on show at Bendigo

It may be more than 140 years old, but the Australian Sheep and Wool Show is still on the cutting edge of food, fashion and agriculture.

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Foodies flock to this regional Victorian city

If you’re looking for a regional escape to sink your teeth into it’s hard to beat Bendigo.

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Australia’s most iconic artists on show in Bendigo

The works of Australia’s most iconic artists - from Tom Roberts to Vincent Namatjira – are on display in this three-month exhibition that probes the question of Australian identity.

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Bendigo researcher says 'mistimed' bottle feeds could affect baby sleep cycles

A Bendigo researcher thinks there could be an issue, but the Australian Breastfeeding Association says more research is needed before it recommends changes.

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Shortage of local stem cell donors leaves blood cancer patients waiting anxiously for overseas saviours

Bendigo man Steve Guley is urging people to become stem cell donors, to help people like him who need a stem cell transplant.

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Bendigo's $152m law precinct highlights 'disgraceful' state of regional courts, lawyers say

Bendigo's new $152m law complex is now open for business, but advocates say it's highlighting the problems with other regional courts that are run down and unsafe, particularly for domestic violence victims.

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Council at risk of breaking human rights laws, legal group says, as campers receive second eviction notice

The threat of legal action staved off Bendigo's council from evicting campers from the Huntly Lions Park last year. But the council is now back, with campers given until mid-March to move out or face enforcement action.

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Opera, crafts, arts and literature – Bendigo pulls out all the culture stops

Bendigo has a host of homegrown and international artists and makers on show with everything from opera to fashion, literature to film.

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Red-hot Townsville Fire continue WNBL winning streak

Townsville have made it 10 straight wins to move to the top of the WNBL table while Bendigo's form slump continued, leaving their finals hopes in jeopardy

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RPCV chief stood down as ombudsman investigates headstone decoration complaints

The ombudsman is investigating complaints about Remembrance Parks Central Victoria's decision to remove items from headstones in Bendigo.

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Remembrance Parks Central Victoria under fire for gravesite decoration crackdown

About 250 people protest outside a Bendigo cemetery after precious items were removed from the gravesites of loved ones, with rule changes banning mourners from placing decorations.

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Crashes in Portarlington, Burwood East and Derrimal take Victoria's road toll to nine

Fatal collisions in Melbourne's east and the Bellarine Peninsula have brought Victoria's 2023 road toll to nine people.

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So much to like: Why Bendigo is tops for tourism

State and national tourism bodies have recently honoured holiday hotspot, with one Victorian town taking out two impressive gongs.

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Australian Dolphins Swim Team in Bendigo ahead of FINA World Short Course Championships

Australia's swimming stars are in Bendigo preparing for next week's World Short Course Championships in Melbourne. It's also a practice run heading to the Commonwealth Games in 2026.

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The influential opera coming to Bendigo

Classical music has a bigger influence over popular culture than most of us would know. From pop to rock music, TV and film scores, even books – composers Classical music has a bigger influence over popular culture than most of us would know. From pop to rock music, TV and…

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Police target Rebel bikies in early morning Melbourne, Bendigo raids seizing firearms, drugs

Authorities carry out early morning raids in Melbourne and Bendigo in an attempt to crack down on illegal firearms.

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NSW the Pride of Australian women's hockey

NSW Pride have claimed the 2022 Hockey One League women's title with a thrilling grand final shootout win over defending champions Brisbane Blaze in Bendigo.

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‘Do we just make a tent city?’: the councils grappling with an influx of homeless Australians

Some authorities are evicting campers from public land; others are installing temporary facilities. But all say current solutions are not tenable long-term

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Victorian stroke survivors fear impact of support centre closures

Wayne Porthouse says "no-one wants to know you" when you have had a stroke. He and fellow survivors are desperate for a support centre program to be extended.

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