📰 Covering all the latest news across central Victoria. 💻 Read our stories bendigoadvertiser.com.au If you have concerns about a post or comments please contact us at feedback@bendigoadvertiser.com.auhttps://bsky.app/profile/bendigoadvertiser.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/bendigoadvertiser.bsky.social/post/3mzjtujb37l26A local school is set to lose a fifth of its staff by year's end. https://bit.ly/4sLr4VN https://www.bendigoadvertiser.com.au/story/9386027/bendigo-primary-school-sheds-staff-amid-funding-pressure/?src=rss&utm_source=Bluesky&utm_medium=Post05 Nov 2026 02:43 +0000at://did:plc:vb2eqedl6gwerxmvb4uiuumm/app.bsky.feed.post/3mzjtujb37l26https://bsky.app/profile/bendigoadvertiser.bsky.social/post/3mzj577qnbo2jNeighbour accuses fast-track process of lacking due diligence. https://bit.ly/48xoqtj https://www.bendigoadvertiser.com.au/story/9385611/north-bendigo-housing-plan-gets-green-light-amid-rush-claims/?src=rss&utm_source=Bluesky&utm_medium=Post04 Nov 2026 19:57 +0000at://did:plc:vb2eqedl6gwerxmvb4uiuumm/app.bsky.feed.post/3mzj577qnbo2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/bendigoadvertiser.bsky.social/post/3mzj2w6r7rs26The Commodore was allegedly involved in a 'near-miss' earlier. https://bit.ly/48Daeio https://www.bendigoadvertiser.com.au/story/9385939/golden-square-pursuit-four-on-the-run-after-holden-crash/?src=rss&utm_source=Bluesky&utm_medium=Post04 Nov 2026 19:16 +0000at://did:plc:vb2eqedl6gwerxmvb4uiuumm/app.bsky.feed.post/3mzj2w6r7rs26https://bsky.app/profile/bendigoadvertiser.bsky.social/post/3mzhpw6tt6p26One lane of traffic was blocked with multiple officers on scene. https://bit.ly/4zxNn40 https://www.bendigoadvertiser.com.au/story/9385829/police-arrest-at-least-one-man-in-operation-near-eaglehawk/?src=rss&utm_source=Bluesky&utm_medium=Post04 Nov 2026 06:27 +0000at://did:plc:vb2eqedl6gwerxmvb4uiuumm/app.bsky.feed.post/3mzhpw6tt6p26https://bsky.app/profile/bendigoadvertiser.bsky.social/post/3mzhlfrudgx26CPR was performed on the man, however he could not be revived. https://bit.ly/4ikj1u8 https://www.bendigoadvertiser.com.au/story/9380136/bendigo-pub-death-castlemaine-man-dies-at-pall-mall-venue/?src=rss&utm_source=Bluesky&utm_medium=Post04 Nov 2026 05:06 +0000at://did:plc:vb2eqedl6gwerxmvb4uiuumm/app.bsky.feed.post/3mzhlfrudgx26https://bsky.app/profile/bendigoadvertiser.bsky.social/post/3mzheqxirt62jA reminder to avoid wind gusts and stay indoors. https://bit.ly/4z1df7i https://www.bendigoadvertiser.com.au/story/9383278/bendigo-thunderstorm-asthma-alert-issued-as-storm-to-hit/?src=rss&utm_source=Bluesky&utm_medium=Post04 Nov 2026 03:07 +0000at://did:plc:vb2eqedl6gwerxmvb4uiuumm/app.bsky.feed.post/3mzheqxirt62jhttps://bsky.app/profile/bendigoadvertiser.bsky.social/post/3mzgld6ds7l24The candidates admit they are not confident about winning a seat. https://bit.ly/4AaYP5k https://www.bendigoadvertiser.com.au/story/9384836/victorian-socialists-target-bendigo-seats-with-no-aim-to-win/?src=rss&utm_source=Bluesky&utm_medium=Post03 Nov 2026 19:32 +0000at://did:plc:vb2eqedl6gwerxmvb4uiuumm/app.bsky.feed.post/3mzgld6ds7l24https://bsky.app/profile/bendigoadvertiser.bsky.social/post/3mzfcib64db2cVehicles are being detoured through a servo away from the scene. https://bit.ly/4AckdqY https://www.bendigoadvertiser.com.au/story/9385392/midland-highway-at-epsom-blocked-after-two-car-collision/?src=rss&utm_source=Bluesky&utm_medium=Post03 Nov 2026 07:21 +0000at://did:plc:vb2eqedl6gwerxmvb4uiuumm/app.bsky.feed.post/3mzfcib64db2chttps://bsky.app/profile/bendigoadvertiser.bsky.social/post/3mzeqczyo5d2dGet a hot oven and 'do them quickly', say baked goods expert. https://bit.ly/48uKAwe https://www.bendigoadvertiser.com.au/story/9384794/elaine-pitson-marks-70-years-of-bendigo-show-scone-entries/?src=rss&utm_source=Bluesky&utm_medium=Post03 Nov 2026 01:56 +0000at://did:plc:vb2eqedl6gwerxmvb4uiuumm/app.bsky.feed.post/3mzeqczyo5d2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/bendigoadvertiser.bsky.social/post/3mzejdhjfwg2cFootage reveals dead sheep, welfare failures at Bendigo facility. https://bit.ly/4BCpU2Z https://www.bendigoadvertiser.com.au/story/9383183/agriculture-victoria-probes-bendigo-saleyards-animal-welfare/?src=rss&utm_source=Bluesky&utm_medium=Post02 Nov 2026 23:51 +0000at://did:plc:vb2eqedl6gwerxmvb4uiuumm/app.bsky.feed.post/3mzejdhjfwg2chttps://bsky.app/profile/bendigoadvertiser.bsky.social/post/3mze67nagqi2uThe economy and level of debt are forefront of this party plan. https://bit.ly/4iBHMSN https://www.bendigoadvertiser.com.au/story/9383514/nationals-target-bendigo-electorates-with-pledge-to-cut-debt/?src=rss&utm_source=Bluesky&utm_medium=Post02 Nov 2026 20:32 +0000at://did:plc:vb2eqedl6gwerxmvb4uiuumm/app.bsky.feed.post/3mze67nagqi2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/bendigoadvertiser.bsky.social/post/3mze3xjglpx2bMore jobs and water upgrades for a regional poultry business. https://bit.ly/4BKOP4s https://www.bendigoadvertiser.com.au/story/9384072/hazeldenes-expands-bendigo-plant-with-140-jobs-amid-bird-flu/?src=rss&utm_source=Bluesky&utm_medium=Post02 Nov 2026 19:52 +0000at://did:plc:vb2eqedl6gwerxmvb4uiuumm/app.bsky.feed.post/3mze3xjglpx2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/bendigoadvertiser.bsky.social/post/3mzco4eg7gl2wThe SES advises that travel should be avoided, if possible. https://bit.ly/4z1df7i https://www.bendigoadvertiser.com.au/story/9383278/bendigo-thunderstorm-asthma-alert-issued-as-storm-to-hit/?src=rss&utm_source=Bluesky&utm_medium=Post02 Nov 2026 06:11 +0000at://did:plc:vb2eqedl6gwerxmvb4uiuumm/app.bsky.feed.post/3mzco4eg7gl2whttps://bsky.app/profile/bendigoadvertiser.bsky.social/post/3mzc7vfe4yt2wThunderstorms are expected today. https://bit.ly/4z1df7i https://www.bendigoadvertiser.com.au/story/9383278/bendigo-thunderstorm-asthma-alert-issued-as-storm-to-hit/?src=rss&utm_source=Bluesky&utm_medium=Post02 Nov 2026 01:57 +0000at://did:plc:vb2eqedl6gwerxmvb4uiuumm/app.bsky.feed.post/3mzc7vfe4yt2whttps://bsky.app/profile/bendigoadvertiser.bsky.social/post/3mzc5mdazdg22From heartbreaking defeat to gold and a bid for national glory. https://bit.ly/48teb9q https://www.bendigoadvertiser.com.au/story/9382101/bendigo-athletes-josh-rodda-and-chimdi-ilozue-make-nationals/?src=rss&utm_source=Bluesky&utm_medium=Post02 Nov 2026 01:16 +0000at://did:plc:vb2eqedl6gwerxmvb4uiuumm/app.bsky.feed.post/3mzc5mdazdg22https://bsky.app/profile/bendigoadvertiser.bsky.social/post/3mzbzpfwhpy2mBuilding reopens to worshippers after costly sacristy blaze. https://bit.ly/3UXNFC0 https://www.bendigoadvertiser.com.au/story/9383328/st-kilians-church-fire-bill-to-top-1m-as-doors-reopen/?src=rss&utm_source=Bluesky&utm_medium=Post02 Nov 2026 00:06 +0000at://did:plc:vb2eqedl6gwerxmvb4uiuumm/app.bsky.feed.post/3mzbzpfwhpy2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/bendigoadvertiser.bsky.social/post/3mzbwnkh5tv22Examples of how a person or organisation can make a difference. https://bit.ly/4kurr4R https://www.bendigoadvertiser.com.au/story/9383997/do-yourself-and-the-community-a-favour-with-some-good-deeds/?src=rss&utm_source=Bluesky&utm_medium=Post01 Nov 2026 23:11 +0000at://did:plc:vb2eqedl6gwerxmvb4uiuumm/app.bsky.feed.post/3mzbwnkh5tv22https://bsky.app/profile/bendigoadvertiser.bsky.social/post/3mzbspvfrvn2bCastlemaine man makes fourth run at politics with one last push. https://bit.ly/4BD9aZ9 https://www.bendigoadvertiser.com.au/story/9383049/cannabis-stalwart-wayne-taylor-to-make-final-tilt-at-parliament/?src=rss&utm_source=Bluesky&utm_medium=Post01 Nov 2026 22:01 +0000at://did:plc:vb2eqedl6gwerxmvb4uiuumm/app.bsky.feed.post/3mzbspvfrvn2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/bendigoadvertiser.bsky.social/post/3mzbnqc5f5m2mAct of arson 'wasn't done out of spite', says lawyer. https://bit.ly/4yZ76bI https://www.bendigoadvertiser.com.au/story/9380966/simon-dallas-ironbark-man-burnt-brothers-house-amid-paranoia/?src=rss&utm_source=Bluesky&utm_medium=Post01 Nov 2026 20:32 +0000at://did:plc:vb2eqedl6gwerxmvb4uiuumm/app.bsky.feed.post/3mzbnqc5f5m2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/bendigoadvertiser.bsky.social/post/3mz75s5xo5t2dFemale passengers in separate cars were injured in the collision. https://bit.ly/4iirpvv https://www.bendigoadvertiser.com.au/story/9383572/maryborough-crash-male-driver-dies-in-two-car-collision/?src=rss&utm_source=Bluesky&utm_medium=Post31 Oct 2026 20:41 +0000at://did:plc:vb2eqedl6gwerxmvb4uiuumm/app.bsky.feed.post/3mz75s5xo5t2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/bendigoadvertiser.bsky.social/post/3mz5u5jxqpp2jCheck out our gallery of photos from Halloween night in Bendigo. https://bit.ly/47PEbf6 https://www.bendigoadvertiser.com.au/story/9383527/gallery-spooky-costumes-hit-bendigo-streets-as-halloween-fun-takes-over/?src=rss&utm_source=Bluesky&utm_medium=Post31 Oct 2026 08:16 +0000at://did:plc:vb2eqedl6gwerxmvb4uiuumm/app.bsky.feed.post/3mz5u5jxqpp2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/bendigoadvertiser.bsky.social/post/3mz4jgq5qqp24This person may be able to help with inquries into the incident. https://bit.ly/48pxxfD https://www.bendigoadvertiser.com.au/story/9383088/high-street-heathcote-fire-police-probe-suspicious-blaze/?src=rss&utm_source=Bluesky&utm_medium=Post30 Oct 2026 19:31 +0000at://did:plc:vb2eqedl6gwerxmvb4uiuumm/app.bsky.feed.post/3mz4jgq5qqp24https://bsky.app/profile/bendigoadvertiser.bsky.social/post/3mz4hqaztpd2xWe join the hopefuls on the street as they try to win your vote. https://bit.ly/4zoNHSo https://www.bendigoadvertiser.com.au/story/9383037/meet-the-nationals-candidates-who-are-trying-to-win-bendigo/?src=rss&utm_source=Bluesky&utm_medium=Post30 Oct 2026 19:01 +0000at://did:plc:vb2eqedl6gwerxmvb4uiuumm/app.bsky.feed.post/3mz4hqaztpd2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/bendigoadvertiser.bsky.social/post/3mz36wqvjnb2wDepartment of Health says the region has a "high risk" forecast. https://bit.ly/4z1df7i https://www.bendigoadvertiser.com.au/story/9383278/bendigo-thunderstorm-asthma-alert-issued-as-storm-to-hit/?src=rss&utm_source=Bluesky&utm_medium=Post30 Oct 2026 06:51 +0000at://did:plc:vb2eqedl6gwerxmvb4uiuumm/app.bsky.feed.post/3mz36wqvjnb2whttps://bsky.app/profile/bendigoadvertiser.bsky.social/post/3mz327y7eqc26Lived experience artworks reveal what medical records don't. https://bit.ly/3WW2eGE https://www.bendigoadvertiser.com.au/story/9383164/bendigo-health-art-show-challenges-mental-health-perceptions/?src=rss&utm_source=Bluesky&utm_medium=Post30 Oct 2026 05:27 +0000at://did:plc:vb2eqedl6gwerxmvb4uiuumm/app.bsky.feed.post/3mz327y7eqc26https://bsky.app/profile/bendigoadvertiser.bsky.social/post/3mz2qxlmyjz2cHis car was impounded for 28 days and is expected to be charged. https://bit.ly/4BBf656 https://www.bendigoadvertiser.com.au/story/9383071/kangaroo-flat-driver-loses-car-after-cbd-burnout-near-police/?src=rss&utm_source=Bluesky&utm_medium=Post30 Oct 2026 02:41 +0000at://did:plc:vb2eqedl6gwerxmvb4uiuumm/app.bsky.feed.post/3mz2qxlmyjz2chttps://bsky.app/profile/bendigoadvertiser.bsky.social/post/3mz2oq5fimj2dCourt hears of residents' fears after man escapes onto property. https://bit.ly/47QjBLq https://www.bendigoadvertiser.com.au/story/9381119/echuca-court-hears-family-spent-thousands-after-nye-terror/?src=rss&utm_source=Bluesky&utm_medium=Post30 Oct 2026 02:01 +0000at://did:plc:vb2eqedl6gwerxmvb4uiuumm/app.bsky.feed.post/3mz2oq5fimj2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/bendigoadvertiser.bsky.social/post/3mz2imime3324It follows Labor announcing Bendigo would get free dental clinic https://bit.ly/4eCdcHq https://www.bendigoadvertiser.com.au/story/9382020/andrew-lethlean-questions-labors-free-bendigo-dental-care/?src=rss&utm_source=Bluesky&utm_medium=Post30 Oct 2026 00:11 +0000at://did:plc:vb2eqedl6gwerxmvb4uiuumm/app.bsky.feed.post/3mz2imime3324https://bsky.app/profile/bendigoadvertiser.bsky.social/post/3myzxtfmvw42uMore people are flocking to the Bendigo Cup than in recent years. https://bit.ly/4A1jGYS https://www.bendigoadvertiser.com.au/story/9382313/bendigo-cup-crowd-hits-6800-as-events-popularity-surges/?src=rss&utm_source=Bluesky&utm_medium=Post29 Oct 2026 19:11 +0000at://did:plc:vb2eqedl6gwerxmvb4uiuumm/app.bsky.feed.post/3myzxtfmvw42uhttps://bsky.app/profile/bendigoadvertiser.bsky.social/post/3myyjz72xsx22Memories of his late father has inspired Ash Bennallack to act. https://bit.ly/4z7PLgR https://www.bendigoadvertiser.com.au/story/9381535/ashley-bennallack-starts-bendigo-lunch-to-unite-lonely-men/?src=rss&utm_source=Bluesky&utm_medium=Post29 Oct 2026 05:31 +0000at://did:plc:vb2eqedl6gwerxmvb4uiuumm/app.bsky.feed.post/3myyjz72xsx22