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• Bendigo student indie rock band No Gain takes Fed Square stage

  By Alex Gretgrix| Bendigo Advertiser Verified Jin Turpie, Heidi Tustain, Marcus Baldwin, Xanthe Thorpe. Picture suppliedFor those about to rock - Federation Square was the place to go and see local talent thrive. A Bendigo student indie rock band was one of 26 groups that took to the stage in Melbourne's city centre on October 14. Bendigo South East College year 10 students Jin Turpie, Heidi Tustain, Marcus Baldwin, Xanthe Thorpe came together to become No Gain, and have shared a road to success since.

  By Alex Gretgrix · Bendigo Advertiser

  Oct. 15, 2023

• Author shortlisted for third award with latest historical novel

  By Alex Gretgrix| Bendigo Advertiser Verified Sedgwick author Katrina Nannestad is in the running for a ARA Historical Novel Prize for the third time. Picture by Brendan McCarthyKatrina Nannestad is no stranger to the ARA Historical Novel Prize. The Sedgwick author is in the running for the $100,000 award for the third year running after having won it twice before. But Ms Nannestad doesn't write her children and young adult historic novels for praise - she wants to uncover untold stories during dark times in our world's history books.

  By Alex Gretgrix · Bendigo Advertiser

  Oct. 13, 2023

• Rochester flood leaves Catriona Jenkins in caravan for two more years

  By Alex Gretgrix| Bendigo Advertiser Verified Rochester resident Catriona Jenkins, still living in a caravan 12 months after the 2022 floods. Picture by Brendan McCarthyCatriona Jenkins said it was "fortunate" her father died before the 2022 Rochester floods. "I can't imagine how difficult it would have been if he was around, to be honest with you," she said. As she sits in her caravan in her own driveway, she can't escape how close - and yet so far - getting back into her home is. "(The house) is nowhere near done," she said.

  By Alex Gretgrix · Bendigo Advertiser

  Oct. 13, 2023

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The Newcastle Herald is a historic newspaper established in 1858, serving the Hunter region of New South Wales. As a key player in local journalism for over 160 years, it offers comprehensive coverage of news, sports, entertainment, and lifestyle, with a strong focus on community reporting. The newspaper is owned by Australian Community Media and is part of the largest independent regional media network in Australia. The Newcastle Herald provides daily news through its website, app, and print editions, ensuring updates are available 24/7. It publishes both print and digital editions, featuring specialized coverage of local politics, business, property, and cultural developments, including the region's shift towards green energy. The newspaper has received recognition for its journalism, winning 11 Walkley Awards and multiple accolades in the Asia Pacific region. Its audience includes local communities, businesses, and those interested in cultural events and lifestyle activities in the Hunter region.