Help dig up Quarry Hill’s past
COMMUNITY members are invited to share stories, photos and documents about Quarry Hill's rich background to help put together a broad historical overview of...
City subsidises self defence program for women 55 and over
THE City of Greater Bendigo is joining forces with local self-defence school OVAIT to provide a low cost, four week Women's Self Defence and...
Help raise money for cancer research at Mother’s Day Classic
ORGANISERS of the upcoming Mother's Day Classic (MDC) national fun run and walk are hoping for another record-breaking year, with early registrations at unprecedented...
Millions pledged for Bendigo Creek renewal
IF the Australian Labor Party wins tomorrow's Federal election, $7 million in funding will flow to the City of Greater Bendigo to team up...
Perfect ten for world-class theatre
THE Ulumbarra Theatre has turned ten after racking up around 765,000 visitors and hosting over 2500 events since 2015, ranging from major productions to...
The power of presence explored in mother-daughter exhibition
A HEARTFELT exhibition is now on display at Dudley House, exploring the concept of stillness and quiet, and the act of being present in...
Red Hot Summer Tour ignites Racecourse
A HIGH-voltage, rock-heavy lineup headlined by ZZ Top and George Thorogood performed in front of an appreciative sold out crowd at the Bendigo Racecourse...
Scam alert as election looms
BENDIGO Bank has warned customers to be vigilant in the lead up to the Federal Election, cautioning that calls and texts from apparent campaign...
Bendigo Health teams up with Victorian Cancer Centre
A NEW partnership between the Victorian Comprehensive Cancer Centre (VCCC) and Bendigo Health – which sees Bendigo Health become an associate member of the...
Input sought on Council Plan
A PLAN outlining how the council will guide Greater Bendigo's growth, development and wellbeing over the next four years has been drafted and released...
Customer satisfaction prioritised by City
THE City of Greater Bendigo is aiming to call or email 5400 customers who have lodged a request in the past four months as...
Local artist profile: Paula Zetlein
THIS week we chat with botanical illustrator and sometimes painter Paula Zetlein, who said her drawings are reminiscent of historical illustrations, with a realistic...
Funding for diabetes care urged
NATIONALS Member for Northern Victoria Gaelle Broad has called for funding for diabetes care to be prioritised in the upcoming State Budget. During a recent...
Huntly in focus for heritage study
A DRAFT Stage 2 Heritage Study for the former Shire of Huntly, which covered areas including Ascot, Bagshot, Drummartin, Elmore, Epsom, Fosterville, Goornong, Kamarooka,...
Oval overhaul almost over
THE redevelopment of the junior oval at the Strauch Recreation Reserve in Huntly is nearing completion after $460,000 in funding support from the Federal...
Onwards and upwards for international student
ACADEMIC journeys don't always follow the traditional path and the recipient of the Mark Harrington Memorial Award at last Tuesday night's La Trobe University...
Honours bestowed at Easter art show
THE 57th Bendigo Rotary Easter Art Show has come and gone, with 262 artists entering over 730 artworks for view and sale at the...
Local LEGO convention ready to block
PREPARATIONS are in full swing for tomorrow and Sunday's Bendigo Bricks 2025 at the Bendigo Exhibition Centre, a LEGO extravaganza expected to attract more...
Building boon for North Bendigo sports teams
A ROSTER of sporting clubs who call North Bendigo home are celebrating two major announcements that would transform the precinct with modernised facilities and...
Town centre bursts for Gala Parade spectacle
Fair weather favoured the 2025 Bendigo Easter Festival Gala Parade last weekend. Spectators lined along the route were treated to a stunning display of...
La Trobe celebrates historic record graduation numbers
MORE than six hundred undergraduate and four PhD students from La Trobe University Bendigo were awarded their qualifications during ceremonies at Ulumbarra Theatre last...
Remedial action confirmed for Maiden Gully crossroads
A DANGER zone at the intersection of Marong Road and Schumakers Lane in Maiden Gully will receive $260,000 in upgrades to make it safer...
Pete Murray to go it alone
BELOVED Byron Bay roots-rock singer-songwriter Pete Murray is primed to embark on his biggest ever tour in May, with the million-album selling artist booked...
Snag reel treasures at Fishing Expo
ANGLING enthusiasts will be thinking all their Christmases have come at once across the weekend of Saturday 10 and Sunday 11 May when the...