Veteran vocalists combine for operatic extravaganza
A quartet of Australia's most enduring musical theatre and opera stars will bring their indisputable talents to Ulumbarra Theatre on Sunday 1 March for...
Local artist profile: Kim Percy
THIS week we chat with multidisciplinary artist Kim Percy, whose practice involves developing a concept initially, then choosing the best medium or material to...
Attainable concert ticketpricing model introduced by City
THE City of Greater Bendigo has introduced a new pay-what-you-can ticketing model for its 2026 Signature Works series at Ulumbarra Theatre and The Capital...
Free workshops to demystify government’s energy program
A SERIES of free workshops designed to educate people about what is available regarding rebates available under the Victorian Energy Upgrades (VEU) program are...
Major overhaul for Axedale street under capital works program
MITCHELL Street in Axedale will remain closed for up to eight weeks while reconstruction works are completed under the City of Greater Bendigo's capital...
A warm welcome for Bendigo’s newest citizens
ONE of Bendigo's most uplifting civic ceremonies unfolded at Ulumbarra Theatre last Friday, on the eve of the Australia Day weekend, as 90 people...
Blood ties run deep for close-knit siblings
THREE siblings ticked over a combined 1000 blood donations earlier this week in a tribute to their sister, Rosemary Taylor, who has needed several...
Going dry in February to back Lifeline
CRISIS support and suicide prevention service Lifeline has been announced as the sole beneficiary of Febfast 2026, an initiative that challenges participants to go...
Celebrated singer-songwriter set for sensational show
EMMY-nominated singer-songwriter and New York Times bestselling author Ben Folds will bring his Ben Folds & A Piano tour to Bendigo late next month,...
Benched radio personality returns for comeback tour
POLARISING former Triple M radio host and comedian Marty Sheargold returns from the wilderness next month, bringing his latest stand-up tour to Bendigo for...
Why Bendigo’s chamber music festival keeps drawing people back
THE Bendigo Chamber Music Festival (BCMF) returns early next month for its seventh edition, bringing a rich mix of local and international classical music...
New grants target inclusive sport roles
APPLICATIONS are open for a new program designed to increase opportunities for regional Victorians living with a disability to join the sport and recreation...
Local artist profile: Paul Nash
THIS week we chat with local illustrator Paul Nash, who said the year he spent after high school at NMIT completing his illustration course...
Arts passport invites final-week wander through Bendigo CBD
A SELF-guided city centre trail that invites residents and visitors to explore Bendigo's arts scene is entering its final week, with the curated walking...
Long-term aid tendered to bushfire victims
IT HAS been action aplenty over the past week or so as the fire threat to townships including Harcourt eased and the community recovery...
Packed sports and entertainment schedule locked in for 2026
BENDIGO is gearing up for a busy 2026, with a packed calendar of events ranging from major music tours to festivals, exhibitions, sport and...
Bagshot, Axedale locals announced as Citizens of the Year
A BAGSHOT community stalwart with 50 years of service to the region and a tireless young dementia advocate from Axedale have been named Bendigo's...
Bendigo to celebrate over long weekend as temperatures rise
A VARIETY of fun-filled Australia Day events are scheduled across Greater Bendigo during what is forecast to be a scorching long weekend, with temperatures...
Jobs growth headlines upbeat rumblings for regional Victoria
RECENT figures released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) have shown that an extra 5800 regional Victorians found work in November – the...
Lost In The Past finds early success amongst cut throat music milieu
FAST-rising local heavy rock/metal band Lost In The Past is on a hot streak. Its debut single, released last August - That's That - has...
St. Kilian’s after-school STEM sessions proving popular
ST KILIAN'S Primary School in partnership with the YMCA has ramped up its outside school hours care (OSHC) service with the introduction of STEM...
Local artist profile: Myron Lysenko
THIS week we chat with local poet Myron Lysenko, whose career has seen him publish seven books (and counting) and take in exotic locations...
Author to appear at BWC meeting
THE Bendigo Writers Council is preparing to begin the year on a high by welcoming best-selling local author Amy Doak as a special guest...
Medium grants for groups’ gains
A NUMBER of local bodies have received grants worth a total of $121,859 via the latest round of the City of Greater Bendigo's Medium...
