Revealed: Most bizarre items stolen in 2024
Victoria’s thieves have stolen some truly bizarre items this year. From gorilla statues to live reptiles to McDonalds merchandise, here is a list of all the strangest stolen items this year.
Bendigo
Booming 24-hour gym culture a hotbed of car theft
Gyms across the state have become targets for brazen thieves, with the number of cars stolen from fitness centres more than doubling in the past 12 months.
The evil Bendigo sex predators exposed in 2024
Teachers, local business owners and family men — 10 of the worst sex predators hiding in the Bendigo community have been exposed. See the list.
Named: The top performers from Cricket Victoria Country Cup
Some of regional Victoria’s best junior cricketers went head-to-head in the Country Cup with one region dominating. We profile the top performers.
How much would you pay for the Brunswick Jacinda Ardern silo?
An industrial site in Melbourne’s inner north, where heritage-listed silos feature a massive mural of the former New Zealand PM, is up for grabs. See what its selling for.
Secret fortune: ‘Toxic’ Ellen’s last laugh
“Toxic” comedian Ellen DeGeneres is climbing back up after a string of controversy but a hidden empire may have saved her.
How much is a home with a view worth in Australia?
Home hunters can expect to fork out up to $800,000 more for a home with a view in Australia — but it depends on the type.
‘Musical properties’ for royals at Christmas
Members of the royal family have a plethora of lavish properties to choose from at Christmas and they aren’t afraid to move.
Need to Know
Here’s what you can expect with today’s Bendigo weather
As we move into summer what can locals expect today? We have the latest word from the Weather Bureau.
Here’s what you can expect with tomorrow’s Bendigo weather
As we move into summer what can locals expect tomorrow? We have the latest word from the Weather Bureau.
Everybody appearing at Bendigo Magistrates’ Court, Tuesday, December 24
Here is a list of matters listed at Bendigo Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday.
Here’s what you can expect with tomorrow’s Bendigo weather
As we move into summer what can locals expect tomorrow? We have the latest word from the Weather Bureau.
Bendigo Carols by Candlelight 2024 picture gallery
Families flocked to the 2024 Bendigo Carols by Candlelight, enjoying a beautiful evening in Rosalind Park. See all the pictures.
‘Cruel, vicious and entirely merciless’: Mum’s killer slammed
A violent thug who stabbed a beloved Bendigo mum to death in front of her terrified daughter after she ended their relationship created a “ripple effect” of fear in the community.
Ranked: The cheapest public swimming pools in Victoria
Looking for somewhere to cool off this summer or somewhere to get the kids out of the house? See the list of all the cheapest swimming pools in Victoria.
Greyhound tests positive to cocaine
A Melbourne greyhound trainer has come up with an unusual excuse after his dog tested positive to traces of cocaine in a pre-race test at Bendigo.
Footy festival: The chance for Victoria to celebrate footy like never before
A third major Victorian football league has made the move to hold their showpiece event the day before the AFL grand final. Now SHANE JONES argues others should follow suit to create a statewide footy festa.
Bendigo’s best real estate agents revealed
Local knowledge and customer service skills are the key to success in the Bendigo region property market.
Six men charged as Bendigo police bust alleged drug ring
Six men have been charged after Bendigo police allegedly dismantled a “sophisticated” $500,000 organised crime drug ring.
Echuca dad accused of meth dealing allegedly linked to bikies
An Echuca dad accused of dealing drugs out of his family home has been refused bail, again, after police allegedly revealed “possible” OMCG bikie links.
Grim outlook for Melbourne in 2025 laid bare
Economists have predicted that Melbourne’s market will be worst performing capital city around the country next year. However some experts think conditions could improve. SEE THE STATS
Cobram family exposed in Mongols cocaine trafficking ‘syndicate’
A Cobram businessman, who was the “apex” of a Mongols bikie cocaine trafficking syndicate based out the northern Victorian town, employed his family members to deal drugs across the Goulburn Valley.
Your ultimate Gippsland footy signing tracker
The silly season is well underway across Gippsland footy with clubs signing new players in droves. See every move throughout the off-season here.
GFNL ‘Round 0’ locked in as AFL Barwon reveals 2025 fixtures
AFL Barwon has locked in the fixtures for every league, and the Geelong competition has taken the AFL’s lead with its own opening round. See every game and all the key dates here.
GFNL club secures overlooked draft prospect, VFL player
A player who was firmly in mid-season draft calculations this year has been snapped up by a GFNL club.
‘Pathetic’: Interleague footy support cash axed
A decreasing amount of money country footy leagues banked on to cover costs of staging interleague matches has gone. See the reaction.
Hawks suffer finals blow as star ruled out
Despite joining his teammates on the track for a session under lights on Friday, Hawthorn has made a call on star midfielder Will Day ahead of the elimination final.
Prison officials blamed for stab attack on Mokbel
Prison officials have been blamed for a nearly fatal stabbing attack on drug kingpin Tony Mokbel, that left him with an acquired brain injury.
Aussies’ ‘best hour and a half of Olympic achievement this century’
After night seven’s Aussie ‘gold rush’ in Paris, Matty Johns, James Magnussen, journalists Robert Craddock and Brent Read break down the incredible hour of Aussie history-making moments.
Woman walking pram mauled by pack of dogs in Sunbury
A woman has been rushed to hospital with serious injuries after being knocked to the ground and mauled by three dogs, as she walked her baby in a pram in Sunbury on Friday afternoon.
King’s joy with new royal baby on the way
King Charles has excitedly announced a new royal baby will be joining the family early next year.
The Aussies spending Christmas behind bars
For the hundreds of Aussies behind bars in foreign jails, several of whom are still before the courts, this festive season will prove to have little cheer.
PM, Dutton salute emergency workers in Christmas message
Australia’s leaders have thanked the nation’s emergency service workers, charity and Defence personnel who will forgo time with friends and family this Christmas to help others.
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Albo’s tribute to Cyclone Tracy survivors
Political leaders have paid tribute to the victims and survivors of the devastating Christmas Eve cyclone that devastated Darwin and claimed 66 lives.
Why many childcare workers won’t get pay rise for Christmas
Thousands of childcare workers head into Christmas without a promised 10 per cent pay increase as only one in five providers have applied for a grant to fund the wage boost.
Denmark ramps up security after Trump Greenland takeover threat
Denmark has bolstered Greenland’s defences including teams of sled dogs after Trump threatened to take over the Arctic island in a massive acquisition.
Presence of IDF caused execution of six Hamas hostages: report
An Israeli investigation found that approaching IDF forces likely caused Hamas to execute six hostages whose bodies were found in a Rafah tunnel in Gaza. Follow updates.
Kate’s secret meetings with King Charles as palace plans ramp up
Princess Catherine has been working closely with King Charles as she prepares to take on the role of a lifetime, according to a source.
Russia launches deadly Christmas strike on Zelenskyy’s town
As Ukrainians celebrated a traditional Christmas, Russia launched a deadly strike on Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s hometown, killing one and wounding 14 including a child. Follow updates.
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