Local artist profile: James Forbes
This week we chat with Girton Grammar's James Forbes, who says practice is vital for any performer, and that is done by giving yourself...
Orchestra’s young talent to shine
THE Melbourne Youth Orchestra will make an historic visit to Bendigo for its first regional Victorian performance at the end of the month. The concert...
Fitness athletes take on contest
MORE than 40 athletes from group training gym Bunker HQ in Hattam Street are gearing up for one of the most exhausting fitness competitions...
Civic leader stunned by honour
COUNCILLOR Margaret O'Rourke was "overwhelmed and very humbled" to be awarded a Medal of the Order of Australia for her service to Greater Bendigo...
Buy your own brewery
FAMILY-owned independent brewery East Bendigo Brewing Company is up for sale, with the whole kit and kaboodle offered at a price of two-hundred-and-seventy-five thousand...
Medal for medical musician
EVERYTHING Dr John Gault has done in his life, he has "enjoyed heartily." Dr Gault has been an influential member of the local medical community,...
Recreation centre revamped
KANGAROO FLAT's Gurri Wanyarra Wellbeing Centre is set to benefit from an almost half-million-dollar upgrade to its gym, with a whole host of brand...
Dinner for teen peer support
YOUNG autistic people between the ages of thirteen and eighteen and their families are invited to the next Bendigo Autism Peer Support Teen Dinner,...
Undersea adventure on stage
GIRTON Grammar Senior School students are ramping up preparations for their production of The Little Mermaid. The musical will be staged at Ulumbarra Theatre on...
A treat for readers
A WORLD-class lineup of almost 100 writers and pundits have been announced as participants in this year's Bendigo Writers Festival. Celebrated author Kate Grenville, renowned...
Local artist profile: Katie Kim
This week we chat with another feature of the local flute-playing flock, Katie Kim, who said she's inspired by a wide range of musicians...
The importance of dads
A Men's Health Week workshop facilitated by social services provider CatholicCare Victoria for fathers (and mothers) of children under ten years of age will...
Managing future growth
THE City of Greater Bendigo has called for public comment on two proposed strategies considered to be crucial in managing the expected construction of...
Happy campers at holiday park
STAFF at BIG4 Bendigo Marong Holiday Park are still pinching themselves over their recent People's Choice Award for Caravan Park of the Year at...
Artists interpret AI
THE effect of artificial intelligence and robotic technologies on creative and local communities will be the focus of an impending local exhibition. The Robots are...
Up-and-coming artists to step out
EMERGING visual artists are encouraged to sign up for a free, day-long professional development program that's on offer at La Trobe Art Institute in...
Local artist profile: Cynthia Holsworth
This week, I chat with Bendigo Symphony Orchestra secretary and flute player Cynthia Holsworth, who has drawn much of her inspiration from "beautiful little...
Judo showdown coming to town
JUDO competitors from around Australia will descend on Bendigo over three days in October for the first ever Judo National Club Teams Championships. The event...
Local artist profile: Davide Angelo
This week we chat with poet-turned-painter Davide Angelo, whose writer's block at the outset of COVID saw him turn to visual arts as a...
Local artist profile: Ange Dunstone
THIS week we chat with Ange Dunstone, a local face painting artist extraordinaire who encourages fellow aspiring creative types in the region to “accept...
Local artist profile: Warwick Cooney
THIS week we chat with Warwick Cooney, the drummer and one of the principal songwriters from local hard-core punk/ desert rock/ Aussie alternative band...
Local artist profile: Stanley Knife
THIS week we chat with bass playing ace and lead singer of the new phenomenal breakout Bendigo Ozpunk outfit Relays, who’ll be gracing the...
Local artist profile: Steve Stratton
THIS week we chat with DJ Steve Stratton, who has performed at the legendary Earthcore Festival on multiple occasions, St Kilda Festival, as well...
Local artist profile: Callum Rowe
THIS week we chat with local DJ Callum Rowe, a vinyl-only groove merchant who cites the legendary Avalanches as a “massive reason” he took...