Bendigo

Local Sport 48 minutes ago

The youngsters impressing in Cricket Victoria’s Country Cup

The state’s best regional junior cricketers are competing in the premier country tournament. Here’s who has impressed.

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Bendigo

‘Mayor of the Square’ voted down over parish plans

A businessman who owns so much commercial real estate in Bendigo he is known as the “Mayor of the Square” has been defeated in his bid to turn a 172-year-old building into a hotel.

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UPDATEDBendigo

Popular Bendigo Writers Festival back on the books

The Bendigo Writers Festival will return in 2027 with council ignoring cost concerns and fears of reputational damage. FIND OUT MORE

Local Sport 

Rising stars make their mark on country cricket rep tournament

The second round of the Victorian Country Cricket League’s representative tournament saw a host of positive performances. See who stole the limelight.

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Ballarat

Ballarat’s 100 most powerful people ranked

From leading CEOs to community stalwarts, we’ve ranked the most powerful people from the Ballarat region. Today we reveal those who came in from 100 to 81 of those who made the list.

Hyperlocal

Bendigo sale and auction results, week ending December 13

See the latest auction and sales results in Bendigo for last week.

Local Footy

The country footy clubs to keep an eye on in 2026

They are the teams to beat, the one’s who will set the agenda in 2026 or clubs who are in desperate need of a win or two. Here are the teams to look out for in country footy in Victoria next year.

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Meet every school dux from across Victoria

​The moment every Victorian year 12 student has been working towards all year has finally arrived, with VCE results released from 7am Thursday. See every school’s dux and their ATAR here.

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Part 2: Meet every school dux in Victoria

​The moment every Victorian year 12 student has been working towards all year has finally arrived, with VCE results released from 7am Thursday. See every school’s dux and their ATAR here.

Local Footy

‘Exploring options’: Country footy powerhouse linked with league switch

One of country footy’s most powerful clubs has confirmed a possible move away from its current competition could be on the cards in the future but insists no decision has been made. Here’s what we know.

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North

‘Grinch’ council threatens man with $9k fine over Xmas lights

A Melbourne father is accusing a local council of being a “Grinch” after it ordered he remove his Christmas display, which has brought joy to hundreds of local children, or risk a hefty fine.

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Bendigo

Wannabe Bendigo MP’s business flop revealed owing $170k

A long-standing Bendigo businessman and failed state and federal wannabe politician who lectured Labor on economic management has had his business wound up for unpayable debts.

Local Sport 

‘It was crazy’: Inside Australia’s Over-40s World Cup upset

From bulletproof vans to non-stop autographs, step inside the madness that surrounded Australia’s inaugural Over-40s cricket World Cup win.

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The Victorian councils with the most obscure sister city ties

Victorian councils have more than 500 sister cities, with the agreements a way to “create opportunities for cultural, educational, and economic exchange”. See who your council’s sister city is.

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Real Estate

National7 minutes ago

Aus suburbs tipped for price surge when rates rise

A new report reveals the suburbs poised to deliver the best returns next year, as buyers face a changing interest rates outlook.

NationalAn hour ago

‘Crisis’: Airbnb exodus hits Sydney

Short-stay rentals are disappearing at an alarming rate – and the reason is raising serious questions.

Melbourne

Small home’s wild auction – with a $231k twist

This home sold for a $1m+ windfall as Melbourne’s property frenzy turns ordinary investors into unexpected millionaires.

National

One act can solve housing crisis

A simple 0.1 per cent pledge from property sales and rent has quietly funded 28 housing projects, in a plan that is gathering momentum.

Need to Know

Hyperlocal11 minutes ago

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.

Hyperlocal

Everybody appearing at Bendigo Magistrates’ Court, Tuesday, December 16

Here is a list of matters listed at Bendigo Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday.

Hyperlocal

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.

Hyperlocal

Everybody appearing at Bendigo Magistrates’ Court, Monday, December 15

Here is a list of matters listed at Bendigo Magistrates’ Court on Monday.

Local Sport

Mornington

‘Rapt’: Retired AFL midfielder’s next move revealed

It couldn’t have been a better fit – or better timing – for one local powerhouse which has won the race for a freshly-retired AFL Saint following back-to-back grand finals. Latest here.

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Northern

Local footy club secures Giant recruit

Northern league power Montmorency has made a Giant off-season move, securing an ex-AFL-listed swingman as it looks to get back into premiership contention.

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Local Footy

Revealed: The local footy clubs catching the eye heading into 2026

From premiership contenders to the clubs who have splashed the cash to rise up the ladder, we’ve profiled the local footy clubs who are catching our eye heading into 2026.

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VideoLocal Footy

Watch: Two bizarre run outs cause controversy in local cricket

Two dismissals caused controversy in local cricket, with one player run out after being struck in the groin, while the other was out via mankad. See the dismissals here and have your say.

Victoria News

AFL

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.

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Police & Courts

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.

Olympics

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.

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Victoria

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.

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Royals

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.

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National

National

London ‘emergency vigil’ honours Bondi victims as minister booed

An emergency vigil outside the Houses of Parliament has drawn hundreds as Britain’s Jewish community faces mounting fears following the deadly Bondi Beach attack. WATCH THE VIDEO.

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NationalAn hour ago

TV chef reveals years of relentless anti-Semitic hate

Celebrity chef Ed Halmagyi says he feels “utterly stupid” for not realising years of daily anti-Semitic abuse at his bakery would escalate to terror attacks.

UpdatedWorld

Moscow confirms Russians among those killed in Bondi attack

Russia’s Foreign Ministry has joined other world leaders in condemning the mass shooting in Bondi, calling for a global response to the “barbarism” of the attack.

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UpdatedNational

‘Failed’: Howard blasts PM on Bondi attack

The Prime Minister who brought strict gun control to Australia has launched a blistering attack on the Albanese government after the Bondi attack. See how Australia’s gun laws will change.

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World

UpdatedEurope

Ukraine deal ‘closer than ever’ as Russian sub blown up

America has apparently made Volodymyr Zelensky an offer he will find difficult to refuse, as footage purports to show the moment Ukraine demolishes a Russian submarine in a first. WATCH THE VIDEO.

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UpdatedMiddle East

US ‘looking into’ whether Israel violated Gaza truce

Washington is looking into Israel’s weekend killing of a Hamas commander during the Gaza ceasefire, as the militant group warns the strike threatens the truce agreement.

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UpdatedNews

Trump’s ‘sick’ tirade about murdered director

Donald Trump has sparked outrage after posting controversial comments about murdered Hollywood director Rob Reiner, as tributes pour in.

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UpdatedNorth America59 minutes ago

Trump sues BBC, brands fentanyl ‘weapon of mass destruction’

The President has filed a $US10 billion lawsuit against the BBC over an edit of his January 6 speech, as he declared war on drug cartels by reclassifying fentanyl as a WMD.

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