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July 28, 2025

Frida exhibition visitors break six-figure barrier

THE recently closed Frida Kahlo: In her own image exhibition at the Bendigo Art Gallery has been confirmed as an unqualified success with the...

July 28, 2025

Affordable fitness programs available

THE City of Greater Bendigo has partnered with Peter Krenz Leisure Centre to deliver a series of low-cost outdoor fitness sessions for people of...

July 27, 2025

Champion an exceptional young person

NOMINATIONS are now open for the City of Greater Bendigo Youth Awards, which recognise the contributions, skills, accomplishments and achievements of people aged between...

July 26, 2025

Planning to begin for museum redevelopment

BRIDGE Street's Golden Dragon Museum is one step closer to undergoing its planned major redevelopment after receiving support from the State Government's Chinese Community...

July 26, 2025

Planning begins for 155-hectare employment precinct

PLANNING work for the development of the Bendigo Regional Employment Precinct along the Wimmera and Calder Alternative Highways near Marong is underway to deliver...

July 26, 2025

Droves flock to Sheep & Wool Show

Last weekend's Australian Sheep & Wool Show at Bendigo Showgrounds added to the unbridled success of previous years with tens of thousands of enthusiasts...

July 25, 2025

Major milestone for Urgent Care Centre

ARNOLD Street's Bendigo Urgent Care Centre (UCC) has reached a significant milestone after treating its twenty-five thousandth patient since opening in June 2023. Located within...

July 25, 2025

New Chief Justice Richard Niall visits Bendigo

CHIEF Justice Richard Niall (the highest-ranking judge in Victoria) and Law Institute of Victoria CEO Adam Awty visited Bendigo on Tuesday and Wednesday to...

July 25, 2025

Help feed people in need during Winter Food Drive

BENDIGO Foodshare's Annual Winter Food Drive is back for 2025 with the aim of collecting ten thousand kilograms of food by 31 August and...

July 24, 2025

Health school conference shines light on regional research

LA Trobe University's Rural Health School brought together a host of researchers, students, clinicians and partners for its annual Research Conference in Bendigo earlier...

July 24, 2025

Focus on fun at Quarry Hill Art Workshops

TWO four-week Art Workshops for Kids programs are taking place at The Old Church on the Hill in Russell Street. The first, tailored to five...

July 24, 2025

New trishaw arrives thanks to generous donors

CYCLING Without Age (CWA) Bendigo has celebrated the arrival of its first fully owned trishaw after making use of a loan vehicle since the...

July 23, 2025

State doubles food relief grant funding

APPLICATIONS are now open for the State Government's $9 million 2025-26 Community Food Relief Program, doubling the funding from last year, with coordination grants...

July 21, 2025

Diamonds to face South Africa in Bendigo blockbuster

THE Australian Diamonds netball team will take on South Africa at Red Energy Arena in October thanks to a new partnership between the State...

July 20, 2025

Groups accept festival grants

LODDON Campaspe Multicultural Services has welcomed an $18,000 grant from the latest round of the Victorian Regional Multicultural Festivals and Events Fund for its...

July 20, 2025

Sports Focus plays on thanks to $600,000 state grant

BENDIGO-based Sports Focus has received a $600,000 grant via the latest round of the State Government's Together More Active program. The funding is part of...

July 20, 2025

Local artist profile: Claire Tennant

THIS week we chat with sculptor/life caster Claire Tennant, whose new purpose-built life-casting studio in Thompson Crescent in Kennington opens on 1 August. What initially...

July 19, 2025

Build preparations start at old Teachers’ College grounds

EARLY works are underway at the former Bendigo Teachers' College site in Osborne Street, Flora Hill to deliver approximately 160 new homes. Construction is expected...

July 19, 2025

Funding granted for centre of excellence

BENDIGO Kangan Institute (BKI) has received funding as part of the State Government's $5 million Yes to International Students Fund, which will go towards...

July 19, 2025

Sporting grants for local champs

A COHORT of local junior athletes have received funding via the Federal Government's Local Sporting Champions program to help them participate in their individual...

July 18, 2025

BTC alumnus thriving in big juicy musical

LOCAL theatre performer, composer and vocal coach Adam Lyon is currently living large on the big stage in Melbourne, playing audience favourite Maxie Dean...

July 17, 2025

Kangan Institute to farewell CEO

BENDIGO Kangan Institute (BKI) Chief Executive Officer Sally Curtain's almost six year tenure will come to an end after her appointment as Chief Executive...

July 17, 2025

Former mayor to head regional development advisory committee

FORMER City of Greater Bendigo mayor and longtime community leader Margaret O'Rourke OAM has been appointed chair of Victoria's Regional Development Advisory Committee (RDAC). RDAC...

July 17, 2025

Connect with Djaara culture at Larni Yirrip Campground

A NEXT-level campground just past Crusoe Reservoir in Kangaroo Flat, designed and built by the Dja Dja Wurrung Clans Aboriginal Corporation and its commercial...