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One Nation targets Bendigo as Labor names new state candidates

Labor named Tim Rickwood and Brenton Baldwin for Bendigo's two seats. They replace departing MPs as One Nation targets the region.

Labor has named Tim Rickwood and Brenton Baldwin as its candidates for the two Bendigo seats ahead of November's state election. They replace former premier Jacinta Allan and speaker Maree Edwards, who chose not to run.

One Nation is now targeting the region. Union leaders say One Nation is a threat to working-class interests.

They plan a campaign about penalty rates, minimum wage, and paid parental leave.

Tim Rickwood: Bendigo East candidate
Brenton Baldwin: Bendigo West candidate
Friday, September 18: Announcement date
November: Election month

Why it mattersOld certainties about campaigning in Bendigo are changing. Labor's union partners are preparing for a hard local fight.

AustraliaVictoria's Bendigo region faces a genuine three-way contest in November, with One Nation momentum testing whether Labor can hold ground and what working-class voters prioritise.

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Victoria to allow dogs inside pubs if Labor wins election

Victoria's Labor will overturn the ban on dogs in pubs if re-elected in November.

Why it mattersFor many dog-owning Victorians, this could expand where they socialise and dine. They can do this without leaving their pets at home.