September 7, 2024
Kids go bush to play and learn
A LOCAL preschool has celebrated the success of its recently introduced Bush Kinder, where students venture out once a week for several hours of...
September 6, 2024
Safety upgrades for CBD walkers, cyclists
THE safety of individuals in the CBD and surrounds engaging in non-motorised transport, principally walking and cycling, has been given a boost with the...
September 6, 2024
Preparing for the weather’s worst
SEVERAL projects across Greater Bendigo designed to help the region be better prepared and protected from future natural disasters have received funding from the...
September 6, 2024
Olympian returns home
PARIS Olympics silver medalist Jenna Strauch received a rapturous welcome last week when she returned to visit her former school, Girton Grammar. Swimming the breaststroke...
September 4, 2024
Farewell for choir founder
THE Bendigo Youth Choir's founder Valerie Broad will perform for the last time ever on 14 September as part of the group's fortieth anniversary...
September 4, 2024
Footy film confronts gender stereotypes
A FREE screening of a thought-provoking documentary challenging gender roles and stereotypes through the lens of a country football team is coming to Bendigo...
September 3, 2024
Miniature horse gala for showgrounds
GET ready for a cuteness overload when the Australian Miniature Horse Society brings its Spring Kickoff Feature Show to the Bendigo Showgrounds next month. Rather...
September 1, 2024
BSO to bring brilliant music
THE Bendigo Symphony Orchestra has been busily rehearsing for the third performance of its annual series in September, which will feature an extraordinary array...
September 1, 2024
Local artist profile: Rachel Hunter
THIS week we chat with photographer Rachel Hunter, who said since she discovered photography in Year 10 she’s been dedicated to honing her skills...
August 31, 2024
Pack of tappers to entertain
ANOTHER home-grown international dance sensation is set to storm through town next week in the form of singing and tap dancing ensemble the Tap...
August 31, 2024
Book Swap for Indigenous literacy
BENDIGONIANS can help the Indigenous Literacy Foundation donate culturally relevant books to children in remote communities around Australia by participating in an annual Great...
August 30, 2024
La Trobe to lead sexual violence prevention project
LA Trobe University Rural Health School researchers will benefit from $7.45 million in Federal Government funding to lead a new project to identify the...
August 30, 2024
Farmers protest in grassroots uprising
FARMING families from around the state rallied in Bendigo last week outside the All Seasons Hotel Resort in an urgent call for action across...
August 30, 2024
Trotting industry calls for change
A RALLY at Lords Raceway attended by approximately four-hundred-and-fifty people has address "profound concern" over the future of harness racing in Victoria. The rally, attended...
August 28, 2024
Help needed for Father’s Day native planting effort
A CALL-out has been made for volunteers to help plant one thousand various indigenous box ironbark forest species at Hustlers Reef Reserve in North...
August 27, 2024
Funds for fests of all colours of the rainbow
A COMBINED total of four hundred thousand dollars in grants have been made available to event organisers to produce events that celebrate Victoria's lesbian,...
August 26, 2024
Dynamic dancing to burn the floor
AN off-the-charts theatrical dance production is coming to town as part of its twenty-fifth anniversary Australian tour and it's set to present a powerful...
August 25, 2024
Local artist profile: Joel Bramley
THIS week we chat with photographer Joel Bramley, who said many of his images involve reacting to the environment or weather conditions around him. What...
August 24, 2024
Mindfulness through zen Buddhist painting
A FREE workshop at Bendigo Library for people with complex or diverse mental health conditions will explore the ancient tradition of the Enso; a...
August 23, 2024
Rare Bendigo Pottery pieces up for auction
BENDIGO Pottery admirers and collectors have the opportunity to buy a small piece or large portion of what's been acknowledged as the best collection...
August 23, 2024
Competitors to flock to Disc Golf Classic this weekend
A TOURNAMENT with a difference is coming to Quarry Hill tomorrow with the Disc Golf Central Vic Classic being held over two rounds. It's...
August 23, 2024
Good signs for Golden Dragon Museum
HERITAGE attraction the Golden Dragon Museum is now more accessible to the deaf and hard of hearing after the introduction of a new Auslan...
August 23, 2024
Women’s business awardee says “back yourself”
3D Physiotherapy Health Group owner and director Julie Sheahan is the winner of the 2024 Bendigo Business Excellence Awards Regional Women's Business Award. After working...
August 23, 2024
J.L. King & Co crowned best in the biz
FAMILY-owned fresh produce wholesaler and ready-made meal manufacturer J.L. King & Co was the big winner at this year's Bendigo Business Excellence Awards, taking...
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