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Police probe another fire at historic Bendigo church

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Another fire at historic Bendigo church prompts plea for information
Victoria Police are investigating another suspicious fire at a historic Bendigo church and have issued a plea for information. The blaze is the latest suspected incident at the building.
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City warned of festival boycott, says councillor, as secret email revealed
A Bendigo councillor has warned the city could face a festival boycott, revealing a 'cack-handed' code of conduct email that was 'totally avoidable'. The secret email has prompted criticism of council handling.
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'Bad consequences': learner driver fined $300 over Huntly head-on crash
A learner driver has been fined $300 over a head-on crash at Huntly, with the court hearing the teenager was trying to avoid police attention. The magistrate warned of 'bad consequences'.
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'It's been non-stop': how this eatery is shaking up Bendigo's food scene
Bendigo's newest south-east Asian diner says it has been 'non-stop' as it shakes up the city's food scene. The eatery's menu and story are drawing local attention.
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Train delay 'pretty diabolical'. Should V/Line retire the 'old rattler'?
A V/Line train delay has been described as 'pretty diabolical', prompting questions over whether the 'old rattler' should be retired. Passengers say it is either five or six minutes late or something has happened.
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