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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
