Daily Archives: Thursday, 20 December 2012

Merry Christmas from Senator McKenzie

There’s no doubt Bendigo comes alive at Christmas. The recent rally by the local community to stage the annual lighting of the Christmas tree in Rosalind Park highlighted a fantastic sense of festive spirit. It has been a joy to wander through the business districts of central Victoria and see people purchasing their Christmas presents…

Swim between the flags this summer

Beachgoers are being reminded by The Nationals Senator for Victoria Bridget McKenzie to heed the advice of local surf lifesavers and swim between the red and yellow flags this summer. Senator McKenzie’s call comes after the release of Surf Lifesaving Australia’s National Coastal Safety Report 2012 showed a significant increase in drowning deaths last year.…