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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...