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SIX OF THE BEST ISSUE 846 FRIDAY, JANUARY 3, 2014
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Dale Pearce Bendigo Senior Secondary College principal Most school principals toe the government line, but not this one. In a year when public education was under threat, Dale shone out, putting Bendigo first.
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Lisa Chesters
Bernie Harrower
Regina Clark
Craig Niemann
Karen Quinlan
Member for Bendigo
Bendigo Spirit coach
Bendigo GP
In 2013, Lisa Chesters became the first female Member for Bendigo. The election campaign, fought over the entire year, saw the city set itself up for future prosperity.
Tears flowed on March 10 when Bernie, and daughter Kristi, held the WNBL championship trophy above their heads. What’s more, the city’s first national sporting championship was won at the Bendigo Stadium.
Regina stepped in where others feared in 2013, advocating strongly for the return of abortion services to Bendigo. She led the community push that saw the service returned after a two-year absence and a lot of powerful and heated opposition.
Greater Bendigo council chief executive officer
Bendigo Art Gallery director
In 2012, Craig Niemann faced a volatile new council, whose first order of business was to undertake an independent review into the way council was run. The report showed things were going swimmingly, and criticised those who criticised council.
Karen’s hard work and determination in 2013 has seen a number of exclusive exhibitions held or announced, and one of the most important renovations in the gallery’s history almost completed.
As another year ticks by, we salute helping the community grow and those Bendigonians who have made setting the groundwork for another a big difference in 2013. strong year. Our top six have had stellar years, STORY Pages 2 and 3.
BENDIGO FIRST: Bendigo was the big winner in an election campaign that saw Lisa Chesters triumph. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN
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