Nationals candidate for the Federal seat of Bendigo,Andrew Lethlean.

Will a backlash against the premier help the Nats in this safe Labor seat?

Bendigo hasn’t been won by the Coalition since 1996,but the Nationals are throwing the “kitchen sink” at it.

  • Rachel Eddie

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On with the parade:Carolyn Holmes,8,front,pictured among three generations of the Lougoon family in Bendigo.

How a 125-metre dragon brings the Lougoon family together each year

Bendigo’s Easter parade doubles as a reunion for the Lougoon family,who are descended from a 19th century Chinese immigrant.

  • Carolyn Webb
Over 100 volunteers will carry the revered dragon Dai Gum Loong in Bendigo’s annual Easter parade.
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Bendigo’s Chinese community fires up for Easter Festival

Over 100 volunteers will carry the revered dragon Dai Gum Loong in Bendigo’s annual Easter parade.

Steak with miso mushrooms and duchess potatoes.

Gold Mines Hotel

A history-soaked hotel that’s part restaurant,part pub.

  • Richard Cornish
Exterior of the Guildford Family Hotel in Guildford,country Victoria.

10 of Victoria’s best regional pubs worth planning a road trip around

What’s even better than a long pub lunch? A long pub lunch in the country! These venues are the real deal,with food,drinks and settings worth planning a trip around.

  • Richard Cornish
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Harpoon Social Club

Ramen takes front seat at this high-energy hangout.

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Burgers,fried chicken and other Americana classics are celebrated at Ghosty’s Diner in Bendigo.
Critics'Pick

Ghosty’s Diner

Comfort food in a comfy wood-panelled room. Download the Good Food app to see this review.

Kevin Rudd presented an Australian honour to John Gorman in August.

‘It was a revolution’:The forgotten Australian whose medical breakthrough saved millions of lives

John Gorman is a miracle man whose discovery has finally been recognised by his homeland.

  • Andrew Probyn andDanielle Post
25 Hopper Street,Bendigo VIC 3550

Grand $4 million mansion poised to smash Bendigo’s house price record

This handsome manor is about two hours from Melbourne,but its price tag will bring attention to a country market like never before.

  • Emily Power
Michael Poulton loves getting around on e-scooters in Ballarat.

Forget the Melbourne CBD,e-scooters are charging ahead in the regions

Love ’em or hate ’em,e-scooters are a hit in regional Victoria – but not every community is on board.

  • Benjamin Preiss