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1. Jacinta Allan leadership challenge: Ben Carroll confirms he will stand against Victorian premier

   Bendigo East MP Ben Carroll has confirmed he will nominate for the Labor leadership against Victorian premier Jacinta Allan. Carroll told Allan of his intention on Monday after she refused to stand down.

   theguardian.com

2. Perceived inaction on Big Build corruption could see Jacinta Allan’s leadership demolished

   Ben Carroll is among many Labor MPs who don't believe the party can win another election under Allan's leadership. Perceived inaction on Big Build corruption could shape the outcome of today's potential leadership contest.

   theguardian.com

3. 'Premier event': state leaders back Bendigo Cup holiday as community votes

   State leaders are backing the Bendigo Cup as a public holiday, and the community will vote on whether the date should change from next year.

   bendigoadvertiser.com.au

4. 'Can't get in': the single tent that has brought a Bendigo charity to its knees

   A dispute over a doorway at a Bendigo charity has highlighted a growing city crisis affecting the organisation's ability to operate.

   bendigoadvertiser.com.au

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