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About: Alistair Finlay

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Editor at the Ballarat Times News Group. Once at Westlock News, The Advocate, and the Latrobe Valley Express. Oilers fan. Email: [email protected] Facebook: @alistairfinlayjournalist twitter: @alistairfinlay_ Instagram: @alistairfinlayeditor

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December 16, 2022

Cornes calls out round one fixture

KANE Cornes has taken aim at the AFL’s round one fixture release, labelling it a “free kick” for Victorian teams. AFL broadcasting and fixture boss...

December 10, 2022

Region strikes tourism gold

LOCAL authorities and tourism providers are celebrating after the region was acknowledged multiple times at a recent industry awards event. Held last week, the City...

December 10, 2022

River reopening welcomed by paddle steamer operator

A MOVE by the New South Wales State Emergency Service to reopen parts of the Murray River has been backed by a paddle steamer...

December 9, 2022

City signs First Nations agreement

THE City of Greater Bendigo and Dja Dja Wurrung Clans Aboriginal Corporation, also known as Djaara, have signed what’s being called a “milestone agreement”. Known...

December 9, 2022

Call out for local lifeguards

OPERATOR of the Heathcote Swimming Pool, Belgravia Leisure, has put the call out for lifeguards to help keep swimmers safe this summer. The positions are...

December 9, 2022

Red and white growers aim to go greener

THE Heathcote Winegrowers Association has announced a pair of efforts to improve members’ environmental sustainability efforts. As part of the push, 20 vineyards and wineries...

December 9, 2022

Dolphins dive into Kangaroo Flat

NATIONAL swimming team, The Dolphins, have been using the Gurri Wanyarra Wellbeing Centre in Kangaroo Flat as a training base ahead of their Short...

December 5, 2022

Vixens bring Super Netball action to the region

TOP-level sport is heading back to Bendigo this summer with the Melbourne Vixens set to host three other Super Netball sides during a pre-season...

December 3, 2022

Playground focus for hospital’s festive appeal

BENDIGO Health’s annual Christmas Appeal is underway and this year the focus is on raising funds for an all-abilities outdoor play space. The planned playground...

December 3, 2022

Whistle blows on train driver’s long ride

WHEN the VLine service from Swan Hill pulled into Bendigo Station at about 9.20am on Friday, 18 November, it was more than just a...

December 2, 2022

Community carols return to full voice

IT’S the most wonderful time of the year and in preparation for Santa’s return the Heathcote Lions Club is putting on its Community Christmas...

December 2, 2022

Saints prepare for big season 2023

WHILE many of us might be thinking of relaxing over the festive break, now is the perfect time to get on board for Heathcote...

December 2, 2022

Bendigo remains red after election

VOTERS in Bendigo’s two main electorates have returned both incumbents following last Saturday’s State election. Despite registering small swings away from the party at about...

December 2, 2022

Authorities make burn-off call out

THE States firefighting authorities have made a combined call for people to register their burn offs ahead of this summer’s fire season. Ongoing rains and...

December 1, 2022

Nationals retain Euroa

DESPITE a small two-party preferred swing away, the Nationals have comfortably retained the seat of Euroa at last Saturday’s state election. Not so small was...

November 30, 2022

City to end in-home senior care services

CITY of Greater Bendigo council has voted to stop providing many aged care services in the municipality by mid-next year. The move came at council’s...

November 30, 2022

Local Comm Games head announced

THE person who’ll lead the City of Greater Bendigo’s Commonwealth Games push has been named. Municipal director of corporate performance, Andrew Cooney, has been announced...

November 25, 2022

Transphobia challenged by remembrance event

AN art installation set up in front of the big Bendigo sign on Sunday has marked Trans Day of Remembrance. Three-hundred and ninety pairs of...

November 25, 2022

Djaara arts program gets underway

A NEW Indigenous led artistic enterprise has been launched in the region. Titled Dumawul, the effort is being run by Dja Dja Wurrung Clans Aboriginal...

November 25, 2022

Cash offered for employment zone

THE Labor Party has committed six-million-dollars to build basic infrastructure at the planned Bendigo Regional Employment Precinct if it retains government on Saturday. Committed last...

November 25, 2022

Call for info on dog baiting

THE RSPCA is calling for information about suspected illegal dog baiting along the Bendigo Creek Trail in Epsom and White Hills. The call comes after...

November 22, 2022

Returning play continues to thrive

BLACK Apple Theatre’s production of Thrive: Queer voices, out loud is returning for another run in Castlemaine at the end of the month. The play...

November 20, 2022

Labor commits to Sports Star Awards

THE State Labor Government will provide a significant funding grant to the Bendigo Sports Star Awards if re-elected next weekend. Announced late last week, $50,000...

November 19, 2022

Dam works damn needed

REPAIRS to the dam wall at Kennington Reservoir will be undertaken by the City of Greater Bendigo next year. The $2 million project will include...