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You may have heard about the two groups that clashed in Bendigo on Saturday, August 29th, 2015. Despite what the reason is perceived to be it wasn’t because of plans for a Mosque, or because of the potential increased presence of Muslims in the city. The rally, the speeches, the flag-burning were irrelevant; it was because a group of organised fascists and an unorganised group of anarchists that don’t agree on social and political issues needed to justify their existence.

It has been more than a year since the City of Greater Bendigo Council approved plans for the development of Bendigo’s first mosque, yet the project still faces uncertainty. One of the major reasons for the delay is an  Australia wide campaign of ‘organised objection’ to what are proposed to be places of worship and community. Critics of the campaigns describe them as ‘objection by remote control.’ According to the council meeting minutes of 18th June 2014, over 200 objections Read More…

The Westpac branch in Mitchell Street Bendigo is undergoing a major transformation. “It will become the Future of Banking in the region.” Westpac Bank Manager Steve Grady said.“The transformation will create new opportunities for the staff. Tellers will become advisors and they will be able to provide personal advice, becoming personal bankers.” he said. A Survey undertaken by the bank showed that people wanted to see a face. The new look Westpac branch will provide extended opening hours from 8-6 Monday Read More…