Confronting gender-based violence across 16-day campaign
A LOCAL coalition made up of government, community and service organisations has released a calendar of events and activities for the community to get...
Library books new chapter with gas replacement plan
THE City of Greater Bendigo has welcomed $1.2 million from the Federal Government towards its $2.4 million Bendigo Library Getting off Gas project, Gas infrastructure...
Come one, come all to inclusive multi-sports fest
A FREE inclusive multi-sports event happening this coming Sunday at La Birpa Athletics Track will welcome participants of all abilities. The Inclusive Sports Festival will...
Councillors vote to liquify properties
SEVEN City of Greater Bendigo-owned properties declared surplus to the council's needs will be sold off, with the proceeds to be deposited into either...
All the bells and whistles at Christmas Market
FESTIVE season stalwart, the Rotary Club of Bendigo Christmas Market, is returning on Sunday 30 November once again in the idyllic setting of Mandurang...
Slap on a shirt for epic appeal
A FUNDRAISER concocted to drive donations to provide crisis relief and mental health programs and services for musicians, managers, crew and music workers is...
Creative cash empowering artists to get out of town
APPLICATIONS for the 2025 round of the Touring Victoria program are open. The initiative provides between $10,000 and $150,000 for regional producers and artists to...
Foodshare pilot program to continue after $20k boost
UNDER-the-pump community food relief provider Bendigo Foodshare has rejoiced after recently being gifted a $20,000 grant through the CommBank Staff Foundation's Community Grants Program. Local...
Projects announced under cost-shared Disaster Ready Fund
HIGH-voltage systems at Eppalock Pump station will be elevated and ten flood-prone sewer stations in Rochester are due to be retrofitted after a $10.22...
Top-notch tradies on a mission to inspire
FRESH from taking home individual honours at the Master Builders Victoria Apprentice of the Year Awards earlier this year, two Bendigo TAFE alumni are...
Local artist profile: Jasper Roda
THIS week we chat with up-and-coming singer/songwriter and guitarist Jasper Roda (aka Through the Night), who credits his folks for having played a big...
Bendigo’s bountiful Box-Ironbark in focus
A NEW public art exhibition featuring the flora and fauna of Box-Ironbark Forest on Dja Dja Wurrung Country has recently been installed in Pennyweight...
Prince elected mayor in watershed moment for council
BENDIGO's freshly minted mayor, Cr Thomas Prince, has barely had a moment to catch his breath since being elected unopposed last week. The Lake Weerona...
Pipe Band’s Highland Gathering not to be missed
THE traditions and culture of bonnie Scotland will be proudly presented tomorrow at the second annual Scots on Show Scottish Festival. Hosted by the Golden...
Treasured annual Christmas ritual to unfold tonight
THE lights on the celebrated Christmas Tree installed annually at the Rosalind Park Piazza will be switched on at around 8.45pm this evening, with...
North Bendigo Rec Reserve levels up
CONSTRUCTION on the new community and sport pavilion at the North Bendigo Recreation Reserve has officially commenced. The new pavilion will feature four change rooms,...
Flying bushfire busters in place early
VICTORIA has bolstered its bushfire preparedness by deploying regional firefighting aircraft ahead of schedule to key parts of the state, with a total of...
Historic Mine revamp on the cusp
THE Centreal Deborah Gold Mine's much-anticipated revitalisation project is on track to begin works mid next year after $2.9 million worth of funding committed...
Disability service providers eye merger
REGIONAL Victorian disability service providers Lifely and Amicus Community Services are currently in discussions about a potential merger. Over the coming months, the organisations will...
Adelaide songstress to channel country queen quartet
ADELAIDE-based singer and songwriter Amber Joy Poulton is bringing her tribute to four "country queens" - Shania Twain, Linda Ronstadt, Tammy Wynette and Olivia...
Local artist profile: Lyn Cole
THIS week we chat with Ascot painter and ceramicist Lyn Cole, who advises young regional aspiring painters and ceramicists to keep going, keep exploring...
City seeks feedback on heritage building rules
RESIDENTS have been invited to provide input regarding two sets of guidelines that outline how heritage buildings in Greater Bendigo can be cared for,...
Bendigo to benefit from Industrial Land Plan
THE State Government has released a comprehensive roadmap for what it says will unlock industrial land across Victoria to create jobs, attract investment and...
Military Museum considered amongst State’s best
THE Bendigo Military Museum's ongoing efforts to preserve and share Central Victoria's military history have been recognised with one of the highest accolades possible...
