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The secret world of Sydney's psychoactive cacti growers who tend suburban gardens of peyote and ayahuasca

In Sydney, a hidden group of gardeners tend backyards brimming with cactus varieties, consuming the produce. I tracked them down to try and understand the allure – and danger – of psychoactive plants, writes Prudence Gibson.

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No coronation needed, KFC crows in cheeky ad

Buckets of Kentucky fried salutations fit for a king.

The Canberra Times

Friday essay: peyotes in suburbia – the secret world of Sydney's psychoactive cacti growers

Before I met the cactus expert, I didn’t even know psychoactive gardens existed. Of course I wanted to see one.

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James Chung Gon arrived with a shilling in his pocket but left his mark on Launceston

James Chung Gon arrived in Australia to try his luck on the goldfields of Bendigo. Legend has it that all he had to his name was a shilling in his pocket, but he turned it into a fortune.

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Bushmaster future unclear as Australian military's switches focus to long-range strike capabilities amid China threat

The Australian government has provided Ukraine with 90 Bendigo-made Bushmasters, but with no future contracts in the pipeline, the future of Thales Australia in regional Victoria is unclear.

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Car owners delay repairs, services due to cost-of-living pressures

A Bendigo woman says she can't afford to replace her tyres or pay for car registration as she struggles to feed four children amid cost-of-living pressures.

ABC News

Ukraine ramps up calls for Australia's Bendigo-made Hawkei military vehicles

Ukraine is ramping up calls for the Australian-made Hawkei, describing the light armoured patrol vehicle as the military's new "crush". Why has the four-wheel-drive caught Kyiv's eye, and is Australia likely to send it to the battlefield?

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Why Australia's largest group of Chinese lion dancers is gathering in Bendigo this weekend

A "world-class" show is on display, as part of the Bendigo Easter Festival, where 300 lion dancers join forces to create an impressive sight — and it's free to attend.

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Bendigo teen Teale Hammond thanks Royal Children's Hospital as Good Friday Appeal begins

Bendigo boy Teale Hammond had his lower right leg amputated in February and is facing more chemotherapy but is still looking forward to being "up and running again".

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Court of Appeal rejects Bendigo man's bid to reduce jail sentence on mental health grounds

Graham Giudice is serving eight years in jail for fracturing a woman's face in a violent attack, with the Court of Appeal dismissing an application to reduce his sentence on mental health grounds.

ABC News

Victoria’s gold rush ended in the 19th century. So why are people still finding so much gold?

An amateur gold prospector in Victoria, Australia, recently discovered a gold nugget big enough to hold in two hands, worth around A$240,000. It was a lucky find, but he had chosen the right place to look.

The Conversation

‘You’d be bloody mad not to’: eager passengers make the most of Victoria’s regional fare cap

The cost of regional train and coach services is now capped and staff anticipate a ridership surge once the word spreads

The Guardian - AU

ID, bank details, contact information at risk as cyber criminals hack PH Property Bendigo real estate agency

The small business says the hackers managed to get past tight password security and an in-house firewall to steal bank details and customer contact information.

ABC News

An epic opera in Bendigo? Wagner’s ‘monumental’ Ring Cycle takes over a regional town

With 130 performers and crew, five tonnes’ worth of set and a 15-hour show on loop, it’s an unprecedented – and ambitious – five weeks for a company to take on

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Gold prospector finds 2.6kg nugget worth $240k between Bendigo, Ballarat, St Arnaud

A regional Victorian amateur prospector is celebrating a $240,000 find after unearthing a 2.6kg nugget. As an ounce of gold reaches $2,984, the attraction to pick up a metal detector is tempting for more and more Victorians.

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Injured worker taken to Bendigo hospital after alleged attack on Malmsbury Youth Justice Centre staff

The Victorian government has denied union claims staffing numbers were an issue on Saturday night when a worker at Malmsbury Youth Justice Centre was allegedly attacked by a group of inmates.

The New Daily

Food, fashion and fleece on show at Bendigo

It may be more than 140 years old, but the Australian Sheep and Wool Show is still on the cutting edge of food, fashion and agriculture.

The New Daily

Foodies flock to this regional Victorian city

If you’re looking for a regional escape to sink your teeth into it’s hard to beat Bendigo.

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Australia’s most iconic artists on show in Bendigo

The works of Australia’s most iconic artists - from Tom Roberts to Vincent Namatjira – are on display in this three-month exhibition that probes the question of Australian identity.

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Bendigo researcher says 'mistimed' bottle feeds could affect baby sleep cycles

A Bendigo researcher thinks there could be an issue, but the Australian Breastfeeding Association says more research is needed before it recommends changes.

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Shortage of local stem cell donors leaves blood cancer patients waiting anxiously for overseas saviours

Bendigo man Steve Guley is urging people to become stem cell donors, to help people like him who need a stem cell transplant.

ABC News

Bendigo's $152m law precinct highlights 'disgraceful' state of regional courts, lawyers say

Bendigo's new $152m law complex is now open for business, but advocates say it's highlighting the problems with other regional courts that are run down and unsafe, particularly for domestic violence victims.

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Council at risk of breaking human rights laws, legal group says, as campers receive second eviction notice

The threat of legal action staved off Bendigo's council from evicting campers from the Huntly Lions Park last year. But the council is now back, with campers given until mid-March to move out or face enforcement action.

The New Daily

Opera, crafts, arts and literature – Bendigo pulls out all the culture stops

Bendigo has a host of homegrown and international artists and makers on show with everything from opera to fashion, literature to film.

AAP

Red-hot Townsville Fire continue WNBL winning streak

Townsville have made it 10 straight wins to move to the top of the WNBL table while Bendigo's form slump continued, leaving their finals hopes in jeopardy

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