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Wednesday 21 January 2026
The union held statewide industrial action, including in Bendigo.
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A 'once-in-a-lifetime' opportunity with star being from the city.
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Volunteer firefighters accused the government of cutting CFA funding.
Callum Godde
New vehicles and stations pushed the Country Fire Authority's dollar value up more than $100m. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)
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A community meeting, like the one held here in Castlemaine the day after the fire, will be held at Harcourt Leisure Centre on Wednesday, January 21. Picture by Darren Howe
The Aussie star ended her marriage to Keith Urban last year.
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The view from the $8.5 million apartment in Sydney's Latitude complex. Picture supplied
A day for the community was held at Harcourt Valley Vineyards.
Ben Loughran
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The bushfire in Harcourt burned through 4000 hectares of land. Picture by Darren Howe
Thousands are expected for a forecast 40-degree family fun day.
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Why organiser was 'pretty confident' Eaglehawk event broke even.
Brodie Everist
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Founder and co-organiser of the Eaglehawk Film Festival Martin Myles was pleased by attendance after worryingly low bookings before the event. Picture by Darren Howe
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Long-serving chair reflects after losing seat on the BFNL board.
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They're in the running to be the 2026 Young Australian of the Year.
Meet the Young Australian of the Year finalists for 2026.
Accused man, 38, claims he was attacked first in kerbside fight.
Brodie Everist
Rhys Eastman faced the Bendigo Magistrates' Court on January 14, seeking a sentence indication for charges including recklessly cause serious injury. Picture by Brendan McCarthy
A UK import overcomes a tough week for a heroic century in BDCA.
Luke West
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Jack Kesteven after scoring his first century for Bendigo United on Saturday against Huntly North. Picture by Luke West
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A town's spirit shines through after devastating fires.
Luke West
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Investigators believe the car left the road and then rolled.
Ben Loughran
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Police are investigating a crash in Elmore. File picture
Bushfires
Relief effort mobilised as community vows to stage Applefest.
Carla Hancock
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'I love my staff ... I'm staying': owner hopes tourists return.
Joseph Najjar
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Annette Larsen outside Harcourt Produce and General Store. Picture by Marylou Verberne
Bill and Carolyn King appeared at the Centre State Swap Meet.
Ben Loughran
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Carolyn and Bill King managed to replace their first car with its "sister car". Picture by Ben Loughran
A town stalwart on the prosperous, forward-thinking region.
George Milford
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Harcourt is a major apple growing region "peopled by folk that have vision and determination". Bruce Thomson picking apples in Harcourt in 2021.Picture by Darren Howe
Bendigo court hears grandfather may be too infirm for jail.
Brodie Everist
'It's not good to watch,' locals say as traffic keeps growing.
Carla Hancock
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Geoffrey Palmer and Lorraine Trewick at the intersection in Elmore which they say is in need of urgent safety upgrades. Picture by Enzo Tamasiello
Our People
His firefighting equipment was left to protect daughter's home.
David Chapman and Darren Howe
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Battle for 10,000 votes attracts a familiar face.
Tom O'Callaghan
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Ajay Mishra has launched his campaign for the Lockwood Ward byelection with the support of his wife Annu Mishra, son Rudr Mishra and daughter Allira Mishra. Picture by Darren Howe
Boxing Day puts the spotlight on what all curators go through.
Carla Hancock
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Preparing the cricket pitch at Queen Elizabeth Oval
Picture by Darren Howe
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Dame Marie Bashir has died aged 95 after a career in medicine and politics that led her to meet presidents, popes and princesses.
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The first female governor of NSW, Dame Marie Bashir, has died at the age of 95.
Miranda Forster
Former NSW governor Dame Marie Bashir has died at the age of 95. Photo: Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS
Contentious reforms aimed at better protecting the Jewish community have passed parliament, but not without fierce political debate.
Zac de Silva and Tess Ikonomou
The legislation aims to curb hate speech in the wake of the Bondi Beach terror attack. Photo: Mick Tsikas/AAP PHOTOS
Hailed as "the engine driving one of the greatest live bands of all time", tributes are pouring in for Midnight Oil drummer Rob Hirst after he died of cancer.
Samantha Lock and Andrew Stafford
Midnight Oil's drummer Rob Hirst has died aged 70 after battling pancreatic cancer. Photo: Dean Lewins/AAP PHOTOS
Gun reforms that Labor says would have banned the two Bondi shooters from owning firearms have passed parliament with support from the Greens.
Jacob Shteyman and Grace Crivellaro
New gun laws will tighten licensing rules and expand intelligence checks. Photo: Julian Smith/AAP PHOTOS
A 'once-in-a-lifetime' opportunity with star being from the city.
Nathan Spicer
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Long-serving chair reflects after losing seat on the BFNL board.
Luke West
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Carol McKinstry's tenure on the BFNL board that began in 2011 came to a close at last week's annual general meeting.
The NBL1 side has appointed a new coach for the 2026 season
Nathan Spicer
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Recently appointed Bendigo Braves men's coach Josh Cheney is confident in the young group at his disposal. Picture by Darren Howe
A UK import overcomes a tough week for a heroic century in BDCA.
Luke West
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Jack Kesteven after scoring his first century for Bendigo United on Saturday against Huntly North. Picture by Luke West
A town's spirit shines through after devastating fires.
Luke West
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Harcourt Bowling Club's division two team that played at Kangaroo Flat on Saturday and had a resounding win by 37 shots. Picture by Luke West
Boak is moving to Melbourne to take on a new role with the Blues.
January Jones
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Boak is moving to Melbourne to take on a new role with the Blues. Pic: Supplied.
A huge surge in city movers is transforming a border town.
Jen Melocco
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Home prices in Wodonga are on the rise as it grows in popularity. Pic: Supplied
The actor discovered the home while working on an Australian film.
Jen Melocco
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The Aussie star ended her marriage to Keith Urban last year.
Jade Lazarevic
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The view from the $8.5 million apartment in Sydney's Latitude complex. Picture supplied
Charming mud-brick home on one-acre block near Bendigo.
House of the Week
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Rustic charm and modern comfort at this mud-brick house near Bendigo
Netflix has switched to an all-cash offer for Warner Bros Discovery's studio and streaming assets in a bid to shut the door on Paramount's rival efforts.
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Hailed as "the engine driving one of the greatest live bands of all time", tributes are pouring in for Midnight Oil drummer Rob Hirst after he died of cancer.
Samantha Lock and Andrew Stafford
Midnight Oil's drummer Rob Hirst has died aged 70 after battling pancreatic cancer. Photo: Dean Lewins/AAP PHOTOS
Valentino's sumptuous gowns, often in his signature "Valentino red", made him the king of the red carpet and the go-to man for A-listers' awards ceremony needs.
Jenny Barchfield and Colleen Barry
Always impeccably dressed, Valentino shared the lifestyle of his jet-set patrons Photo: EPA PHOTO
The Kiwi star shares on her seven-year marriage to Rod Stewart.
Phoebe Loomes
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Actor Barry Williams, who played Greg Brady in 'The Brady Bunch', and supermodel Rachel Hunter entered the jungle for the 12th series of I'm a Celebrity ... Get Me Out of Here. Picture supplied
Nicole Kidman is looking ahead to upcoming projects after enjoying Christmas in Australia and finalising her divorce from Keith Urban.
Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban's divorce was finalised two weeks ago in a Nashville court. Photo: Bianca De Marchi/AAP PHOTOS
See some of the best of the Americas on this sun-soaked Pacific cruise exploration from Canada to Mexico.
Rosie Ryan
Bigger and brighter that ever, the FLIGHT: Drone SkyShow is set to light up the sky.
Rosie Ryan
The sky becomes the canvas for the shows featuring 600 drones. Picture supplied
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An unexpected music career

From rural science to the ARIA stage: Fanny Lumsden's journey and how the next wave of musicians are finding their voice at UNE.
Miranda Aitken
Two-time ARIA award winner Fanny Lumsden is an University of New England alumna. Picture by Dan Stanley Freeman.
Why organiser was 'pretty confident' Eaglehawk event broke even.
Brodie Everist
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A town stalwart on the prosperous, forward-thinking region.
George Milford
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Harcourt is a major apple growing region "peopled by folk that have vision and determination". Bruce Thomson picking apples in Harcourt in 2021.Picture by Darren Howe
The Harcourt resident writes about fleeing his home as the fire roared in.
Peter Trounson
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Peter Trounson, with son Lachlan, at his Harcourt home as the Ravenswood fire headed towards them on January 9. Picture by Lachlan Trounson.
'Parliamentary life is not family friendly.'
Dana Daniel
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The union held statewide industrial action, including in Bendigo.
Ben Loughran
Health Workers Unions members staged industrial action outside Bendigo Health on January 20. Picture by Darren Howe
A 'once-in-a-lifetime' opportunity with star being from the city.
Nathan Spicer
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Pre-game entertainment ahead of Melbourne United's clash against the Cairns Taipans earlier this month. Picture by Enzo Tomasiello
An unexpected side did, however, receive a surge.
Crispin Hull
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Trump's shakedown of Europe over Greenland was predictable.
John Hanscombe
US President Donald Trump. Picture Shutterstock
Small business may well be the last voice of truth in commerce.
Bruce Billson
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Small business success relies on everyday systems that work. Picture by Shutterstock
Join the conversation on the key issues that matter to Bendigo.
A Grey Headed Flying Fox in Rosalind Park. Picture by Noni Hyett
What you have been saying about the big Bendigo matters.
A backlash has begun over the decision by Qantas to change the times on its Bendigo-Sydney route. File picture
It's the largest fish market in the southern hemisphere.
Carla Mascarenhas
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Two major countries also showed steep declines, the Index found.
Carla Mascarenhas
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Passport. Picture from Unsplash / Henry Thong
A trip to the big smoke doesn't have to mean haemorrhaging money.
Ashley Walmsley
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Sydney in all its splendour can make for a happy holiday for families looking to experience the big smoke. Pictures by Ashley Walmsley
CarsGuide
In what seems to be an obvious end-game as part of its team-up with Leapmotor, Stellantis could be set to lean on its Chinese partner for hybrid technology to bolster its other brands in Europe.
Tom White
China has made a substantial impact on the Australian ute market by single-handedly creating a new category of utes, which are larger than traditional Ranger/HiLux size but smaller than full-size US pick-ups.
Mark Oastler
Foton Tunland 2026 review: V7 C 4x2 - GVM test
Rear-wheel drive and all-wheel drive variants of the Tesla Model Y will now feature a larger central vertical touchscreen as part of a mild upgrade for 2026.
Tim Gibson
Important tweaks for best-selling EV: 2026 Tesla Model Y gets upgraded cabin tech as it looks to fend off competition from BYD Sealion 7, Kia EV5 and Zeekr 7X
The writing has been on the wall for years now, but Mazda will cease production of two of its entry-level models as it gears up to launch an all-new replacement, according to reports.
Jack Quick
Cheap Mazdas to be axed
Mazda has pushed back its in-house EV plans to 2029 as it focuses development of its incoming in-house hybrid drivetrain, according to a new report.
Tom White
Why Mazda is about to get less Japanese
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Most shoppers remain worried about the cost of their groceries.
Phoebe Loomes
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The $600k property trick: how you can save thousands.
Lisa Edser
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It's possible to have a sea change and not pay stamp duty in Victoria - for eligible pensioners. Picture from Nutrien Harcourts.
The Kiwi star shares on her seven-year marriage to Rod Stewart.
Phoebe Loomes
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Actor Barry Williams, who played Greg Brady in 'The Brady Bunch', and supermodel Rachel Hunter entered the jungle for the 12th series of I'm a Celebrity ... Get Me Out of Here. Picture supplied
The Jeffrey property at Whiteheads Creek was razed by fire.
Monique Patterson
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Behind the ribbons of the southern hemisphere's largest dairy event.
Andrew Miller
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The grand champion Brown Swiss with handler Alexz Crawford, Dingee, Tandara stud principal Ben Govett, Dingee, and Shirleen Evans, Cranbrook Brown Swiss, Wangaratta. Picture by Andrew Miller
Southern buyers jostled for stock amidst reduced northern demand.
Petra Oates Barry Murphy
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Last week's western district weaner sales saw a new buyer dynamic play out. Pictures by Barry Murphy and Petra Oates
Boak is moving to Melbourne to take on a new role with the Blues.
January Jones
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Boak is moving to Melbourne to take on a new role with the Blues. Pic: Supplied.
Prince Harry's case against the Daily Mail publisher over allegations of unlawful information gathering is under way in Britain's High Court.
Michael Holden and Sam Tabahriti
Harry arrived at London's High Court for the first day of a trial against Associated Newspapers. Photo: AP PHOTO

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