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1. 'A bit of anxiety': Bendigo water workers stop work in fight for better pay

   Bendigo water workers have stopped work in a fight for better pay, with the union claiming they are paid $20,000 less than counterparts in similar roles.

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2. BFNL reveals new finals venues in historic break from QEO tradition

   The Bendigo Football Netball League has revealed new venues for its 2026 finals, marking a historic break from the QEO tradition.

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3. Push to sell 20 homes as Bendigo councillor pitches controversial plan

   A Bendigo councillor has pitched a controversial plan to sell 20 seized homes, which some say could help answer the region's housing woes.

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4. Towns brace for rising flood waters as Central Vic hit by wild weather

   Towns around Central Victoria are bracing for rising flood waters as wild weather hits, with authorities urging residents to take proper safety steps.

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5. Veteran truckie's career in jeopardy after crash while searching for kids, dog

   A veteran truckie's decades-long guarding career is in jeopardy after a crash while searching for children and a dog.

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