December 12, 2025
Employment Precinct crawls closer to realisation
A PLANNING Scheme Amendment to rezone the Bendigo Regional Employment Precinct (BREP) in Marong has been released for public comment. The amendment seeks to rezone...
December 11, 2025
One stop shop for emergency info launched
A NEW web-based Emergency Dashboard has been created by the City of Greater Bendigo where residents can access potentially lifesaving information before, during and...
December 11, 2025
Park Waves Festival canned before it began
Flash-in-the-pan heavy metal/hardcore touring music event Park Waves Festival, which was slated to take over the Bendigo Jockey Club on 1 March next year,...
December 10, 2025
City shares tens of thousands to spread Christmas cheer
A NUMBER of local community groups will be able to host free community festive meal events or provide food relief hampers in the lead-up...
December 10, 2025
Free TAFE fortuitous for staff-starved sectors
NEW data has revealed there has been 2626 free TAFE enrolments at Bendigo TAFE since the introduction of the zero-cost program in 2023. The initiative...
December 9, 2025
Waste removal role reassigned
THE largest privately-owned waste management company in Australia, JJ Richards & Sons, will collect local rubbish for the next five years after being awarded...
December 8, 2025
Rising acts encouraged to apply for low-risk chance to level up
ONE of Bendigo's premier annual opportunities for local bands and solo musicians has opened applications for its 2026 roster. The Live on View program supports...
December 7, 2025
Prizes on offer for earnest summer pursuit
VICTORIANS under the age of 18 have the opportunity to win a bunch of prizes these summer holidays as part of the fifth annual...
December 7, 2025
Compassion key to rent-free mentorship role
FAMILY and community support provider Anglicare Victoria is seeking a Bendigo-based live-in youth mentor to provide support to two young people aged between 16...
December 6, 2025
Contractor chosen as gallery redevelopment looms
TASMANIA's Fairbrother Construction has been appointed to lead the $45 million redevelopment of the Bendigo Art Gallery following a competitive tender process. As previously reported,...
December 6, 2025
Youth awards an insight into big things to come
THE winners of the 2026 City of Greater Bendigo Youth Awards have been announced, with 12 young leaders presented with their trophies at The...
December 6, 2025
Local artist profile: Megan Hooley
THIS week we chat with another member of emerging local rock/metal group Two Steps Forward - rhythm guitarist and singer Megan Hooley, who said...
December 5, 2025
Foodshare calls for locals to give gifts worth giving this Christmas
KEY local food-relief charity Bendigo Foodshare is aiming to raise $50,000 during this year's Christmas Giving Appeal - an amount that would match 2024's...
December 5, 2025
Bequest funds allow curator’s tenure
MELBOURNE Museum's Fiona Kinsey has been appointed as the new curator of the Golden Dragon Museum. The highly respected Curator Emeritus will be responsible for...
December 5, 2025
Double gold and twin bronzes for Bendigo at Victorian Tourism Awards
IT was gold for Greater Bendigo across two fronts at last week's 2025 Victorian Tourism Awards, with the City taking out the Local Government...
December 4, 2025
Collaboration set to stun in spiritual surrounds
A PERFORMANCE promising "two for the price of one" on Sunday week will bring together the ethereal voices of Bendigo Chorale and the crisp...
December 3, 2025
Falsettos to fly at Australian Bee Gees Show
A LEGENDARY Australian-produced tribute act that's performed over 10,000 shows in more than 60 countries over the past quarter century is bringing its disco-tastic...
December 2, 2025
Help at hand for farming’s brightest sparks
A BAKER's dozen of young farmers from around Victoria have been awarded up to $10,000 each by the State Government to help grow their...
November 30, 2025
Community-centred attack on weeds and pests gathers pace
LANDCARE alliance Nature Network Bendigo has welcomed a $27,400 contribution from the State Government towards its Bendigo Rabbit and Weeds Community Action project. The project...
November 30, 2025
Local artist profile: Harley Breewel
THIS week we chat with Harley Breewel, bass player from young local rock/metal band Two Steps Forward, who advised if you start a band,...
November 29, 2025
Canteen menu revamped after Eat Well initiative
WEEROONA College Bendigo has transformed its canteen under the guidance of the Vic Kids Eat Well movement and support from Bendigo Community Health Services...
November 29, 2025
City adopts animal plan
THE City of Greater Bendigo has adopted a new Domestic Animal Management Plan (DAMP) and a new Keeping of Animals Local Law with the...
November 29, 2025
Uniting Church Christmas Drive off and racing
BENDIGO South Uniting Church Cluster's Emergency Relief service has launched its 2025 Christmas Toy Drive. Since 2016, the Drive has helped to provide Christmas presents...
November 28, 2025
Rewards on offer for local shoppers
IF you're around the traps in the next few weeks imbibing a bevvy, browsing antiques, purchasing a blouse or picking up some organic fruit...
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