GM Crops & Food - The Winners And Losers Forum
 A public forum to discuss genetically modified crops and food - the winners & losers will take place at 7.30 pm on Friday August 29 in the R.L. Campbell Theatrette at the Bendigo Library.The forum will be chaired by Cr Rod Fyffe and Greater Bendigo Mayor Cr David Jones will give the opening address. more » |
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 In 1864 Newland took up station life on the Darling in New South Wales some 50 miles from Wilcannia, and became more and more interested in the aborigines and the natural history of the country.At the end of 1876 he bought a home near Adelaide but continued to manage his stations. He entered the legislative assembly in 1881 as member for Encounter Bay, and soon afterwards brought in a measure to build a north to south railway. more »
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Discography Music & Books Have Opened Online
 Bendigo's Newest Musical Destination!! Stocking a wide range of music related merchandise such as CDs, DVDs, Books, Gifts and Magazines.Discography also stock: alternative, punk, indie / emo, blues / jazz, rock, metal, reggae, folk and country, retro 1950s charms, pop, rock and roll and much more. For the sights and sounds of the music you love - Discography. [ visit website ] |
BENDIGO WEATHER
THURSDAY 28th AUGUST
Currently: |
Fine. 0 / 15 °C
Morning frost then a mostly sunny day with light southeasterly winds. more » |
| 3 Day Forecast: Friday Fine. Min 1 Max 16 Saturday Rain developing. Min 4 Max 17 Sunday A few showers. Min 6 Max 14 |
| UV INDEX: 4 [Moderate] 11:10 am to 1:40 pm |
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| THOUGHT FOR THE DAY - DID YOU KNOW? |
| " If you think your wife's jewellery is a good investment, try selling a few pieces. " |
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| BENDIGO TELEVISION THURSDAY 28th AUGUST - TV SHOWS » |
| Might be worth a look 3.00am ABC Psychic Investigators | 11am ABC The Worst Jobs in History | 1.30pm ABC Collectors | 3.00pm PRIME Masterchef Goes Large | 3.30pm TEN Huey's Cooking | 3.40pm PRIME Fast Ed's Fast Food | 5pm WIN Antiques Roadshow | 5.35pm ABC2 ABC Fora | 6.10pm ABC Buildings That Shaped Britain | 6.35pm ABC2 Scrapheap Challenge | 8pm ABC Catalyst | 8.30pm ABC Family Footsteps | 9.30pm ABC Q And A | WIN The Footy Show | All day guide at OurGuide and YourTV. |
ON THIS DAY: THURSDAY 28th AUGUST
1833 - As a result of the Emancipation Act abolishing slavery throughout the British Colonies, 20 Million Dollars was voted as compensation to slave-owners.
1844 - Report of select commitee says that 50% of children in N.S.W. aged between 4-14 are not being educated.
1888 - 1st meeting of the Australasia Association for Advancement of Science in Sydney.
1891 - S.S. Gambier sinks after colliding with S.S. Easby in Port Phillip Bay.
1916 - The N.S.W. Government Aviation School was officially opened at Richmond.
1923 - Work began on the construction of Parliament House in Canberra.
1928 - Local Government Bill Act amended to allow Municipalities to charge parking fines.
1941 - Sir Robert Menzies resigns as Prime Minister, and was replaced by Fadden.
1955 - Australia regains the Davis Cup, defeating the United States 5 - 0 in New York. more on today » |
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