November 23, 2025
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...
November 22, 2025
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...
November 22, 2025
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...
November 21, 2025
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...
November 21, 2025
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...
November 21, 2025
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,...
November 20, 2025
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...
November 20, 2025
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...
November 18, 2025
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...
November 17, 2025
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...
November 16, 2025
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...
November 15, 2025
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,...
November 15, 2025
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...
November 15, 2025
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...
November 15, 2025
Concern over constant car/tram conflict at busy intersection
MEMBER for Northern Victoria Wendy Lovell has called for an urgent safety audit to find solutions regarding the present problematic traffic flow between trams...
November 14, 2025
Mystery and comedy collide in latest Synchronicity laugh-fest
A PRE-Christmas treat mixing mystery with lashings of festive mischief will be served up by Golden Square-based community theatre company Synchronicity Performing Arts later...
November 14, 2025
Fire restrictions days away ahead of foreboding summer
FIRE restrictions in the City of Greater Bendigo and surrounding areas including Central Goldfields Shire, Mount Alexander Shire and Macedon Ranges Shire Council will...
November 13, 2025
Festival review is write on track
A KEY phase of a review of the under-threat Bendigo Writers Festival has been completed by the City of Greater Bendigo, following the closure...
November 13, 2025
Lockwood Fire Brigade strikes diamond anniversary
LOCKWOOD Fire Brigade celebrated its 75-year anniversary with a community market in late October, with Captain Dean Heather calling the event "the biggest and...
November 13, 2025
Arena artistic director flags departure
ARENA Theatre Company's artistic director of seventeen years, Christian Leavesley, will step down from his role at the end of the year, with the...
November 12, 2025
Tribute to Hoon Capital to rev up Engine Room
A NEW theatre production from local disability arts program CreateA featuring choreography, storytelling, music and video will be staged at The Engine Room in...
November 11, 2025
Concrete plans for crumbling Eppalock ramp
DAMAGED concrete at the 1960s era Kirrang Point boat ramp on Lake Eppalock, approximately twenty-eight kilometres southeast from the Bendigo CBD as the crow...
November 11, 2025
Paid driving lessons a road to success
WOMENCAN Australia - a charity that assists women to reconnect with jobs and work - has received $144,000 in funding from the State Government...
November 10, 2025
Council moves on Rosalind Park native inhabitants
A NEW management plan developed by the City of Greater Bendigo – primarily aimed at dealing with Rosalind Park's Flying Fox and Ibis colonies...
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