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5 days ago | 
abc.net.au | Sarah Lawrence |Fiona Parker |Anna McGuinness
A Bendigo grandmother and her eight-year-old granddaughter were shocked to find the council had removed their local playground. The site is one of 28 playgrounds earmarked for removal under a Greater Bendigo Council plan. The council is also seeking public feedback on proposals to sell off additional green spaces across Greater Bendigo. When eight-year-old Viv was told her local playground had been ripped out without notice, she burst into tears.
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2 weeks ago | 
abc.net.au | Anna McGuinness |Sarah Lawrence |Shannon Schubert
Australian researchers say a simple blood test could "revolutionise" the diagnosis of a common autoimmune disease. A study has found the test is highly accurate in diagnosing coeliac disease, without patients having to eat gluten beforehand. Research is expanding across diverse populations, and there is hope the new test will be available within two years. Eating gluten was making Eliza Long sick, but it was the only way for her to get a life-altering diagnosis.
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1 month ago | 
abc.net.au | Emile Pavlich |Anna McGuinness |Sarah Lawrence
Sidney Myer's grandson has urged the Myer Group to refurbish its original store in Bendigo. Residents say the exterior of Myer's 125-year-old Bendigo store is crumbling. The city's chamber of commerce is also lobbying for the store to be renovated. As the Myer retail chain faces a major shake-up under businessman Solomon Lew, residents in the regional city where Myer was born have called on the company to give its original store some love.
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1 month ago | 
abc.net.au | Shannon Schubert |Sarah Lawrence
Travel a few blocks in any direction in Bendigo and you're likely to see a poster of Nationals candidate Andrew Lethlean. The publican is the first candidate in nine years to represent the Nationals in the electorate and, according to his political opponents, boasts an estimated $1 million in campaign funding.
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2 months ago | 
abc.net.au | Lucy Barbour |Catherine McAloon |Wiriya Sati |Sarah Lawrence
As polling day draws closer, federal Coalition candidates have been campaigning on crime and believe it could swing votes in some seats. Candidates have seized on the issue, with one suggesting people in his electorate don't feel safe taking public transport and going to the shops. Peter Dutton, the police officer turned politician, has promised that a Coalition government would "take crime seriously" and "reduce the problem" in suburbs across the country.
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2 months ago | 
abc.net.au | Sarah Lawrence |Shannon Schubert
A woman says she warned Kmart about her allergic reaction to hyaluronic acid cleansing balm one month before a 13-year-old girl was hospitalised after using the product. Experts say better regulation of skincare products could help prevent injuries and reactions. Kmart says the balm is off the shelves as an investigation into its ingredients continues and that results are expected by the end of the week.
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Mar 19, 2025 | 
abc.net.au | Sarah Lawrence |Fiona Parker |Rebecca R. Norman
A therapy horse that has helped more than 100 children with disabilities has been stolen from a Central Victoria stable. Police believe Rosie, a distinctive blue-eyed Gypsy Cob valued at $40,000, was stolen from Axedale Stables sometime between 8pm on Monday and 7am on Tuesday. Owner Lara Bathurst has made an emotional plea for whoever stole Rosie to return her unharmed. "She engaged with children and adults who are struggling with trauma, anxiety, PTSD and other challenges," Ms Bathurst explained.
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Mar 3, 2025 | 
abc.net.au | Sarah Lawrence |Shannon Schubert
A regional Victorian shopping centre was locked down after nine teenagers allegedly assaulted a security guard before fleeing the scene. More than 400 people are estimated to have been confined in the centre during the incident. Several arrests have been made and the police investigation is ongoing. A Victorian shopping centre was placed into lockdown on Monday when a group of teenagers allegedly assaulted a security guard.
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Dec 30, 2024 | 
abc.net.au | Sarah Lawrence
At the start of the year, Claire Tennant moved into her new three-bedroom house in Bendigo — mortgage-free. The 45-year-old lived in Sydney for 15 years with her husband and two primary-school-aged children but was experiencing "total burnout" due to long commutes and high expenses. She longed for the life she saw her brother had in regional Victoria.
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Dec 13, 2024 | 
abc.net.au | Anna McGuinness |Sarah Lawrence
Residents living near the Fosterville Gold Mine say they are rocked by regular earthquakes. The mine says its expansion will boost the local economy by $1.3 billion over 10 years. Planning Minister Sonya Kilkenny will decide if the mine can expand its operations next year. For the past 20 years, Derek Cairney and his family have lived on the fringe of Victoria's biggest gold mine. And for the past four years, he has learned to feel every underground blast and shudder.
