Heathcote woman jailed for growing 31 cannabis plants
Judge rejects Heathcote cannabis grower's appeal, saying harsher penalties could apply.
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Day 17 entries in our August photo challenge.
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Police investigating robbery in Bendigo
Two unknown offenders are believed to have snatched a woman's bag.
T-Birds and Pink Ladies take to stage
Catholic College Bendigo will unveil their production of Grease on ...
Pets of the week
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Women’s footy goes social
A new social competition will take women's football to a new audience in central Victoria.
Moss bringing his six strings to The Capital
Ian Moss returning to Bendigo as part of celebratory tour.
Hawks let hair down ahead of season ender
Police investigating robbery in Bendigo
Two unknown offenders are believed to have snatched a woman's bag.
August photo challenge | Day 17 entries
Day 17 entries in our August photo challenge.
Heathcote woman jailed for growing 31 cannabis plants
Judge rejects Heathcote cannabis grower's appeal, saying harsher penalties could apply.
Wild winds forecast
Central Victorians warned to brace for damaging winds.
Boomers daring to dream after reaching semi-final
The Boomers are just one win away from creating history and winning their first Olympic medal after crushing ...
Pets of the week
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On the go | Thursday, August 18, 2016
Get across news headlines from around regional Australia this morning.
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Farmers still fighting crisis fallout
Dairy crisis continues to have wide-reaching impacts in rural communities.
From Malmsbury to Gippsland, with love
Central Victorian communities are extending their support to dairy farmers in need.
MG milk price reveals cost of clawbacks
Growing concern over dairy loans
Expand dairy loan scheme, say farmers, minister.
Pets of the week
PICTURES: See who's waiting for adoption at regional animal shelters.
Centenary celebrations | Photos
School celebrates 100 years of education.
Call for business to support art walls
Bendigo councillor calls on property owners to join campaign.
Bendigo marks Victory in the Pacific
Commemoration service in Bendigo marks 71 years since Japan's surrender.
Local Sport
Hawks let hair down ahead of season ender
Boomers daring to dream after reaching semi-final
The Boomers are just one win away from creating history and winning their first Olympic medal after crushing ...
Women’s footy goes social
A new social competition will take women's football to a new audience in central Victoria.
Strong Bendigo flavour in state volleyball squads
Two volleyballers and three coaches from Bendigo will represent Victoria at the School Sport Australia championships in Sydney.
Axe Creek Cricket Club in a spin
Axe Creek Cricket Club is battling an A-grade player shortage.
Storm not giving up on finals
Strathfieldsaye faces a tough task to reach BFNL A-grade netball finals.
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Footy HQ
Roos can turn around form slump: Stevens
Kangaroo Flat coach Jason Stevens is confident his side can turn around its form slump and qualify for ...
Bloods secure third victory of the season
South Bendigo coach Brady Childs had every reason to smile on Saturday night.
Grasshoppers advance to HDFNL first semi-final
Tigers upset Storm and edge closer to ...
Hawks survive scare from plucky Magpies
Hurst blows Roos away
Bulldogs destroy hapless Magpies
‘Freedom of speech should not be freedom to abuse’
NSW: Repealing part of the Anti Discrimination Act will be a backwards step, says the son of a ...
Man missing for five days found in shed
VIC: A farmer was shocked to stumbled across a man missing for five days in his shed.
Rio Olympics 2016: Best of Day 12
Check out how the Getty photographers captured Day 12 action at the Rio Games.
Fairfax Front Pages: Thursday, August 18, 2016
Today's Fairfax front pages from across the nation.
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Vietnam gives ground on Long Tan commemoration after last-minute 'high-level consultations'
Australian veterans have been allowed restricted access to the Long Tan site after late-night negotiations between the Australian ...
Man wanted for allegedly posing as AFP officer in Flemington petrol theft
Victoria Police have released an image of a man who allegedly posed as a federal police officer to ...
Melbourne Express: Thursday, August 18, 2016
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Anti-bikie detectives unearth gun workshop
They have also seized cannabis plants and equipment from a clandestine laboratory at a home in Kings Park.
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Sacked Criminal Minds actor Thomas Gibson takes the PR war into his own hands: 'This is not an ending'
Once upon a time when an actor was swept up in a scandal and sacked, he would withdraw ...
JK Rowling unveils 'brand new treat' of ...
Anh Do turns celebrity portrait painter for ...
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Australian film Burns Point rises from the ...
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Property
Enjoy the views from Flora Hill
Domain: Flora Hill has experienced a real transition in the past 20 years, becoming an extremely popular location ...
Developers asked to pay council more
How strong is Bendigo’s real estate market?
Victorian splendour within a fine stroll to ...
Minister backs ‘compact city’
New office block slated for CBD
Opinion
Raising young chicky babes is no easy task
OPINION: Regular readers will recall that the Bushwhacked Group of Companies has gone into the chook industry in ...
Letters to the editor
Atmosphere of event was truly electrifying
OPINION: The atmosphere throughout the two days was electrifying. All the venues were abuzz with chatter and laughter.
Life & Style
Brighton Grammar expels students who created vile Instagram account
Brighton Grammar has expelled two students who set up an Instagram account that featured photos of young girls ...
Eight out of 10 patients happy with weight loss surgery, says study
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Well done: Woodhouse named best steak restaurant
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Sydney is the world's second friendliest city in the world, according to Conde Nast
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