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We\u2019re proud to be launching the city\u2019s newest free weekly community newspaper.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s a privilege to serve this wonderful city and we look forward to telling your stories with respect and diligence.<\/p>\n<p>As a publication of the Times News Group, our focus at the <em>Bendigo Times<\/em> is on all the things that are great about where we live.<\/p>\n<p>Whether it\u2019s the people working hard to make our community a better place, the groups who make a meaningful difference, the events that bring us together, or that hidden gem just waiting in the wings and ready for the spotlight, we\u2019re here to tell those stories.<\/p>\n<p>We also aim to provide the news and information you need to make important decisions in your life, without comment, opinion, or an agenda.<\/p>\n<p>The activities of local, State and Federal government, as well as other key community organisations, are important because they affect all of us, so those issues are important to us. What decisions are council making? What are our local MPs up too? We\u2019ll find out and let you know.<\/p>\n<p>What we don\u2019t do is jam out feet in people\u2019s doors, chase ambulances, or intrude on grief. We know there\u2019s a better way to find news and tell stories.<\/p>\n<p>The <em>Bendigo Times<\/em> always welcomes your input and suggestions on any element of our paper.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019ve got something going on, think there\u2019s a story we could be telling, or something we could have done better, let us know. You can email all that and more to <a href=\"mailto:bendigo@timesnewsgrup.com.au\"><strong>bendigo@timesnewsgrup.com.au<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Now here\u2019s the best part &#8211; all the <em>Bendigo Times<\/em> content is free and can be accessed in a way that suits you.<\/p>\n<p>You can pick up a copy of the paper from over 75 locations around the city every Thursday, and we\u2019ll be adding more as we grow.<\/p>\n<p>Our website, <a href=\"http:\/\/bendigotimes.com.au\"><strong>bendigotimes.com.au<\/strong><\/a>, has a full digital copy available &#8211; as well as back editions, and we\u2019ll also publish most content there in the form of easily accessible web stories.<\/p>\n<p>At <a href=\"http:\/\/bendigotimes.com.au\"><strong>bendigotimes.com.au<\/strong><\/a> you\u2019ll also find the latest news from across the region and state, and we have a partnership with the Australian Associated Press. That means we\u2019re able to harness the resources of both the Times News Group\u2019s extensive network across central and western Victoria, as well as AAP\u2019s respected reporting team.<\/p>\n<p>While visiting our website you can also sign up for free home delivery. Just pop in your details and every Thursday morning a copy of the Bendigo Times will be delivered to your address. It\u2019s that simple.<\/p>\n<p>We welcome your connection with us on social media, you can find us on Facebook at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/BendigoTimesNews\"><strong>Bendigo Times<\/strong><\/a> and on Instagram <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/bendigotimes\/\"><strong>@bendigotimes<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Lastly, thank you for reading the <em>Bendigo Times<\/em>, and we look forward to a wonderful future together.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Welcome to the first edition of the Bendigo Times. 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