May 25, 2025
Local artist profile: Lenka Schirmer
THIS week we begin a miniseries of local actor profiles, starting with Lenka Schirmer, who said two of her unfulfilled artistic ambitions are to...
May 24, 2025
La Trobe targets regional enrolment growth
LA TROBE University has announced its latest five-year Regional Growth and Innovation Strategy, reinforcing its continued investment in its Bendigo, Shepparton, Albury-Wodonga and Mildura...
May 23, 2025
Century of service for Botanic Gardens Arch
SOME of us have walked through it tens, others hundreds, even thousands of times, most without giving a thought as to how long it's...
May 22, 2025
Capacity boost for Bendigo Line
LONGER six-car trains will run during weekend services on the Bendigo line as part of the Victorian Government's recently announced $52 million Budget 2025/26...
May 22, 2025
Gift of life for Bendigo Primary School
BENDIGO (Violet Street) Primary School has welcomed the arrival of a potentially life saving defibrillator, courtesy of a community partnership between Bendigo Primary Care...
May 21, 2025
Bendigo schools receive funding for essential maintenance
EAGLEHAWK Secondary College and Golden Square Primary School have been announced as two of the 49 schools around Victoria that will share in more...
May 21, 2025
Call to endorse volunteers
NOMINATIONS are now open for the 2025 Victorian Volunteer Awards, which recognise the individuals and organisations who go above and beyond to support their...
May 20, 2025
Nominate a deserving Victorian for Senior of the Year Awards
NOMINATIONS are now open for the Victorian Senior of the Year Awards, the annual celebration of older Victorians who share their time, skills and...
May 19, 2025
Park primed for third glow up
ROSALIND Park will once again be transformed into a glowing playground of light and colour during the coming winter holidays as part of Electric...
May 19, 2025
Education Week to celebrate diversity
SCHOOLS across the state are being encouraged to celebrate the importance of cultural diversity in education as part of this year's Education Week, which...
May 18, 2025
Much-needed funds for community groups
FIFTEEN local groups have shared a total of $116,656 in funding from the City of Greater Bendigo's medium Community Grants Program to undertake a...
May 18, 2025
Find your future at employment expo
MORE than two thousand secondary students, school leavers and job seekers will descend upon the Fosterville Gold Exhibition Centre at the Bendigo Showgrounds next...
May 18, 2025
Local artist profile: Thomas Hadlow
THIS week we chat with local guitarist Thomas Hadlow, who says it’s hard to pinpoint exactly what his style is, but if he had...
May 17, 2025
City seeks feedback on Revenue and Rating Plan
THE City of Greater Bendigo is developing its Revenue and Rating Plan 2025-2029 as part of a statutory requirement under the State Government's Local...
May 16, 2025
Half-century of service for Lois
LONG-standing local nurse Lois Hore has seen and done it all. Approaching 50 years in the profession, Mrs Hore has worked as a nurse in...
May 16, 2025
State funds target family violence
BENDIGO and District Aboriginal Co-operative (BDAC) has received $100,000 in funding to help deliver several grassroots initiatives hoped to stamp out family violence. Measures include...
May 15, 2025
Chesters holds firm by tiniest of margins
THERE could only be one winner in the race for the seat of Bendigo in the Federal election just gone, and now that the...
May 14, 2025
More places benefit from neighbourhood batteries
NEW battery locations taking in 65 sites have been announced as part of round two of the State Government's $42 million Neighbourhood Battery Program. Neighbourhood...
May 14, 2025
Mind-boggling magic and illusion show to mesmerise at the Ulumbarra
THE just-turned decade-old Ulumbarra Theatre will be enveloped in enigma on Saturday night when Spellbound – A Night of Magic & Grand Illusion hits...
May 12, 2025
New housing a sanctuary for family violence survivors
HAVEN Home Safe and crisis support provider Annie North recently hosted Member for Bendigo West Maree Edwards in a tour of a new housing...
May 11, 2025
Overseas visitation up in Greater Bendigo
INTERNATIONAL visitors are spending more money and staying longer in the Bendigo region, according to figures from Tourism Australia. New data for the year ending...
May 11, 2025
Share thoughts on playground plan
COMMUNITY feedback is being sought regarding a draft plan for the development of a playspace at Garden Gully Reserve in Ironbark, adjacent to the...
May 10, 2025
Festival puts spotlight on local heritage
BENDIGO's rich history is currently being celebrated as part of the 2025 Australian Heritage Festival, with a series of events including entry to significant...
May 10, 2025
City director moves into new role
THE City of Greater Bendigo has appointed Jessica Howard as its new director of healthy communities and environments after serving as the City's director...
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