October 22, 2024
Controversial share hire scooters going nowhere
THE now-familiar purple share hire e-scooters that have been dotted around Bendigo since late May are here for good after being permanently legalised following...
October 21, 2024
$200k leg up for Lost Trades Fair
BENDIGO's much-admired festival of traditional crafts has received $200,000 in funding for next year's event from the State Government's $38 million Regional Events Fund. The...
October 21, 2024
Exhibition a touching to unheralded heroes
A unique exhibition featuring artworks focusing on the often overlooked stories of dogs and horses of war will make its home at Valentines Antique...
October 21, 2024
Substantial grants available to develop future leaders
APPLICATIONS for grants of between $24,000 and $56,000 are now open as part of the Victorian Government's Future Ready 2025-2026 program. The grants are available...
October 20, 2024
New BSSC principal creates history
BENDIGO Senior Secondary College has announced the appointment of its first female principal in the school's 118-year history. Kylie Hand, who's been an assistant principal...
October 19, 2024
Old to meet new at Capital
A local production company formed to create "world-class music experiences in Bendigo's unique performance spaces" will present its first ever show as part of...
October 18, 2024
Funds to stimulate mental health workforce
ALMOST 300 scholarships and grants have been announced by the State Government in a bid to retain and recruit mental health nurses, allied health...
October 18, 2024
50 years of nursing education at La Trobe
LA Trobe University's Bendigo and Bundoora campuses have toasted half a century of nursing education, highlighting the institution's teaching innovations, extensive research, and investments...
October 17, 2024
Fearless women short film extravaganza
THE amazing feats of female adventurers from different cultures and sports around the world will be presented at the Women's Adventure Film Tour 2024...
October 17, 2024
Slim Dusty Band to grace The Vine
AUSTRALIAN country music fans are expected to flock in droves to the Golden Vine Hotel in King Street on Thursday 31 October to bear...
October 17, 2024
INXS tribute is What You Need
INXS fans will have a rare chance to relive the musical brilliance of Michael Hutchence and co. in person when the "fully immersive" Australian...
October 17, 2024
Bumper baby Expo ready for debut
EXPECTANT mums, those with little ones and their families will be able to access a huge amount of like-minded service providers and experts at...
October 16, 2024
Branding masterclass to help business
AN intensive workshop designed to help business owners clarify their brand, build a bold identity, and execute it fearlessly will take place at the...
October 14, 2024
Have a say on social needs
BENDIGO residents have been encouraged to share what they think are the most pressing social needs in the community via a survey available on...
October 13, 2024
Boutique to offer pre-loved women’s fashion
A NEW shop offering second-hand, high-end women's products is about to open at the old Beehive Building in Pall Mall just in time for...
October 13, 2024
Seniors invited to see spellbinding magic
WORLD renowned conjurer Elio Simonetti along with his trusty partner Eva Salleh will perform a special Seniors Festival show on Friday 18 October at...
October 13, 2024
Local artist profile: Rhayven Jane
THIS week we chat with eclectic artist Rhayven Jane, whose cross-discipline practice includes drawing, painting, mixed media, collage, photography and digital illustration. What motivated you...
October 12, 2024
Showcase to spotlight raft of research
AN extensive range of Bendigo Health's many yet not-well-known research projects will be on display at its Research Showcase on Friday 18 October. The day-long...
October 12, 2024
Crime fiction king to visit
BEST-selling Australian crime fiction author Chris Hammer is coming to Bendigo to promote his seventh novel, The Valley, and local readers will have the...
October 11, 2024
Comedy Fest program full of funny stuff
THE excitement is palpable around town in the lead up to the Bendigo Comedy Festival, which this year features a wider variety of acts,...
October 11, 2024
Heartfelt thanks for home care
HUSBAND and wife Clem and Lyn Bell consider themselves fortunate. After the Eaglehawk couple were recently diagnosed on separate occasions with heart failure, they were...
October 11, 2024
Redevelopment works draw closer at significant venues
THE tender processes to find head contractors to lead major redevelopments of the Bendigo Stadium and Bendigo Showgrounds are now open. Key criteria for the...
October 11, 2024
Artist practices unveiled as
LOVERS of the creative arts will be able to take an exclusive peek into the working lives of nearly forty artists during the Bendigo...
October 11, 2024
Cultural champions make way for next crop
THE City of Greater Bendigo's 2023/2024 Intercultural Ambassadors have ended their tenures, with a new group of representatives to be sworn in at Zinda...
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