February 7, 2025
More homes for Bendigo’s most vulnerable
A FORMER motel in Golden Square has been converted into thirty-five new social housing properties. The development is part of a $16.6 million State Government...
February 7, 2025
All to play for in rejuvenated Sidney Myer Haven space
DONATIONS from the Kangaroo Flat Rotary Club, Federal Member for Bendigo Lisa Chesters and a grant from the City of Greater Bendigo have helped...
February 6, 2025
Goldfields on path to World Heritage Listing
DIGNITARIES representing all three levels of government were out in force at Central Deborah Goldmine last week to celebrate the announcement that the Victorian...
February 6, 2025
Troubled bridge over Bendigo Creek closing to vehicles
THE historic Booth Street Bridge, which crosses the Bendigo Creek in Golden Square and is one of six remaining Monier reinforced concrete arch bridges...
February 5, 2025
Fundraising plea to find cure for T1D
A CHARITY walk around Lake Weeroona will raise awareness and vital funds to support research into a cure for type 1 diabetes (T1D) on...
February 5, 2025
Top five online scams to avoid in 2025
BIG Four bank NAB has identified five online scams to look out for in 2025 as cyber criminals resort to increasingly sophisticated methods to...
February 4, 2025
Big brands at great prices at upcoming pop-up market
A FREE budget-friendly market featuring rack upon rack of designer labels is coming to the Bendigo Exhibition Centre in North Bendigo on 8 February. As...
February 3, 2025
Bank-funded defibrillators saving lives
THE number of life-saving public-access automated external defibrillators (AEDs) purchased and installed by Bendigo Bank's Community Bank branches has just ticked over five hundred,...
February 3, 2025
Sammy J to hop into town
MUSICAL comedian, satirist, composer and writer Sammy J brings his fledgling new show The Kangaroo Effect to the Capital next month. The show's premise is...
February 1, 2025
Name change planned for transfer stations
THE City of Greater Bendigo has decided to rename and register its transfer stations at Strathfieldsaye's Wellington Street, Goornong's Englishs Road and Heathcote's Golden...
January 31, 2025
Award applications open for young women in leadership
YOUNG women between the ages of 16 and 19 who are able to demonstrate leadership skills and a commitment to their community are invited...
January 31, 2025
Prominent church and hall to go under hammer
A CHURCH building constructed in 1901 along with its adjoining community hall building (circa 1915) and separate vacant allotment, located at 213 Arnold Street...
January 31, 2025
Euphoric scenes as new Australians sworn in
JOY and jubilation filled a standing-room-only Town Hall late last week when eighty Bendigonians were officially sworn in by mayor Cr Andrea Metcalf as...
January 31, 2025
Health service co-launches on-demand Auslan service
BENDIGO Health has teamed up with national service provider for the deaf and hard-of-hearing community Expression Australia to launch an Australian-first online interpreting solution. The...
January 27, 2025
New restaurant proudly showcasing local produce
BENDIGO'S View Street arts precinct has welcomed another top-notch restaurant with the opening of Terrae on the ground floor of boutique accommodation venue Hotel...
January 26, 2025
Local artist profile: Ann Mansfield
THIS week we chat with painter and illustrator Ann Mansfield, who said her only regret is that she waited until she’d retired to take...
January 25, 2025
Kids’ book series aims to ease hospital experience
WHAT began as a passion project for Bendigo Health medical imaging technologist Jess McInnes has seen her emerge as an Amazon best-selling author and...
January 24, 2025
$20 million injection for infrastructure projects
THE Federal Government has announced more than $20 million in funding to boost housing and community infrastructure in the Bendigo region. The City of Greater...
January 24, 2025
Get building on International LEGO Day
FAMILIES will have the opportunity to celebrate International LEGO Day with a free event in Hargreaves Mall hosted by the Bendigo LEGO User Group...
January 24, 2025
Packed calendar for Australia Day weekend
NO matter how a person likes to spend an Australia Day long weekend, there is something to cater to them in Bendigo over the...
January 22, 2025
Citizens of the Year celebrated
BENDIGO’s 2025 Citizen of the Year and Young Citizen of the Year have been announced as Glenda Serpell and Pollyanna Smith. Ms Serpell is the...
January 22, 2025
Five-day music feast a boon for Bendigo
PREPARATIONS are nearing completion for the internationally acclaimed Bendigo Chamber Music Festival 2025 – its sixth edition – featuring an expanded lineup of local,...
January 21, 2025
Unplugged Amy Shark brings her solo show to town
FANS of eight-time ARIA award-winning performer Amy Shark will experience a different side to the alt-pop singer songwriter when she brings her 20-date solo...
January 18, 2025
Support for those living with scleroderma
A SUPPORT group for locals living with scleroderma has extended an open invitation for new members to join. The group meets for lunch and a...
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