New 8 bed ward for Bendigo The Member for Bendigo East, Jacinta Allan, today announced the completion of a new 8 bed ward at the Bendigo Hospital made up of two 3 bed rooms and two 1 bed rooms. The Bendigo Inventor Awards A new initiative designed to create employment and build on Central Victoria’s reputation was launched in Hargreaves Mall today. No jail for car thief escapee Reckless conduct endanger-ing serious injury, assaulting police, failing to stop on police request, theft of a motor vehicle and failing to undergo a breath test. Auditor general lashes Bendigo council Report reveals damning evidence about City of Greater Bendigo's practices in relation to tendering and contracting. Easter Festival needs volunteers Got some spare time? Greater Bendigo council is calling for volunteers to help make this year's Bendigo Easter Festival a big success. Youth Week funds available The City of Greater Bendigo has funds available to assist groups who may be interested in creating a local event or activity for this year's National Youth Week. Frank McCaig to be honoured at Tom Flood Centre City of Greater Bendigo will honour local cycling champion the late Frank McCaig by naming the new shade structure at Tom Flood Sports Centre in his memory. Liquor Accord bans pub shots HIGH-ALCOHOL shots have been banned from Bendigo's late-night venues in a bid to banish drunken louts. Rubbish removal not dispersement ! Residents of Magpie street are up in arms this morning over the condition of the street after the rubbish removal company has been through. Bendigo places of last resort Queen Elizabeth Oval, Canterbury Park Eaglehawk, Bendigo Showgrounds, Maiden Gully Primary School, Lord's Raceway, Strathfieldsaye Primary School, Dower Park, Bendigo Jockey Club and Centro Lansell. Ken Arnold closes up shop BENDIGO will lose part of its history when Ken Arnold's museum closes. The museum will feature on The Collectors 6.30pm Sunday. New Bendigo weather station. Multi Keys is pleased at last to announce we have purchased and set up our own weather station to collect weather data and will now include our own reports on our local weather page. Don’t be afraid to ask for help. It is very important that those considered vulnerable in our community have regular communication, with family, friends and neighbours during this time of extreme heat. Op Aegis catches 17,000 crims * 9937 speeding offences; 2107 mobile phone offences; 2176 seat belt offences; 1058 unlicensed drivers; 576 disqualified drivers and 30 drug offences; 2008-2009 Community Grants Cr Kevin Gibbins said the program is open to community groups and provides funding for projects, events, exhibitions and performances which contribute to a vibrant community. New dog rules for Bendigo As from January 1, it will be compulsory for all dog owners to carry a poop scoop or a bag to collect the poo when they walk their dogs in public.