Articles - Issue 544 en-us http://www.bendigoweekly.com N/A http://www.bendigoweekly.com letters@bendigoweekly.com.au 20 http://www.bendigoweekly.com/articles/5782/1/BANKS-PROFIT-SOARS/Page1.html Bendigo Bank this morning announced a 34 per cent jump in its imterim profit to $72.8 million after tax for the half-year ending December 31. letters@bendigoweekly.com.au (News Report) Sun, 17 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.bendigoweekly.com/articles/5781/1/Mall-work-is-a-waste-of-money/Page1.html Okay, well I'm only 16 but it's stupid. The Hargreaves Mall was fine before, why waste all the time and money on it? Not only has it made the mall look ugly but so hard to get around. (I'm at BSSC and when there's a rush at lunch there's a b-i-g rush.) john@linearg.com (Weekly Reader) Thu, 14 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.bendigoweekly.com/articles/5780/1/Action-needed-at-toxic-Neangar/Page1.html JUST how long are Eaglehawk people expected to put up with the stink and potential risk to health caused by birds nesting on Lake Neangar’s island? john@linearg.com (The Editor) Thu, 14 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.bendigoweekly.com/articles/5779/1/It-stinks/Page1.html EAGLEHAWK’S Lake Neangar is a potential health threat to nearby residents, and there is absolutely nothing they can do about it. anthony@bendigoweekly.com.au (Anthony Radford) Thu, 14 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.bendigoweekly.com/articles/5778/1/Roary-youre-a--hero/Page1.html A DOG may be a man’s best friend, but if you ask Ebony Davis, pictured, every three-year-old girl should have a canine companion. Ebony’s 10-year-old Staffordshire terrier Roary came to the youngster’s rescue when a brown snake struck at her in her Lockwood backyard last week. letters@bendigoweekly.com.au (News Report) Thu, 14 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.bendigoweekly.com/articles/5777/1/Sorry-speech-draws-large-crowd/Page1.html HUNDREDS of people watched at the Bendigo Town Hall on Wednesday as Prime Minister Kevin Rudd apologised to the stolen generations. letters@bendigoweekly.com.au (News Report) Thu, 14 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.bendigoweekly.com/articles/5776/1/Airport-masterplan-still-up-in-the-air---/Page1.html THE fight over the future of the Bendigo airport is set to heat up with the City of Greater Bendigo council soon to reveal its plans for the facility. anthony@bendigoweekly.com.au (Anthony Radford) Thu, 14 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.bendigoweekly.com/articles/5775/1/Heavy-metal-warning/Page1.html A PROMINENT Bendigo historian has warned against complacency about possible high heavy metal levels at the new Huntly Recreation reserve. anthony@bendigoweekly.com.au (Anthony Radford) Thu, 14 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.bendigoweekly.com/articles/5774/1/Bubs-learn-important-lessons-early/Page1.html A NEW swimming program in Bendigo for children aged three months to three years aims to teach children the skills and water safety techniques necessary to enjoy the Australian outdoor lifestyle. letters@bendigoweekly.com.au (News Report) Thu, 14 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.bendigoweekly.com/articles/5773/1/Skate-park-ramping-up/Page1.html IT’S been a long time coming, but as the City of Greater Bendigo trumpeted this week, good things come to those who skate. letters@bendigoweekly.com.au (News Report) Thu, 14 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0600