July 12, 2022
Local artist profile: Alicia Thomas
THIS week we chat with multi-medium artist Alicia Thomas. What initially motivated you to become an artist? I don’t know that I’ve ever not been an...
July 4, 2022
First aid course for little treasures
AN upcoming course at St John of God Hospital will teach expectant mothers and those with newborns, plus anyone else who might find themselves...
July 3, 2022
Local artist profile: Dr Michael J Leach
THIS week we chat with prolific poet Dr Michael J Leach. What initially motivated you to have a go at poetry? After penning the occasional poem...
June 28, 2022
Band’s return a brass roots effort
THE City of Greater Bendigo Brass Band is back firing on all tubas as it prepares for its latest showcase concert, titled Four Seasons...
June 26, 2022
Local artist profile: Alicia Parry
THIS week we chat with home grown multi-instrumentalist Alicia Parry. What motivated you to become a musician? I started off my music journey because of my...
June 20, 2022
Focus on gold rush religions
AN unprecedented line-up of local history pundits will come together on 23 June at the La Trobe Art Institute in View Street for a...
June 19, 2022
Local artist profile: Damon Myers
THIS week we chat with tattoo artist Damon Myers from the Gallery Tattoo Studio. What initially motivated you to take the path of a tattoo...
June 12, 2022
Local artist profile: Ashley Morales
THIS week we chat with multi award winning makeup artist Ashley Morales. What motivated you to become a makeup artist? When I was 21 I...
June 5, 2022
Local artist profile: Chris Emond
THIS week we chat with the amazing theatre performer Chris Emond. What initially motivated you to become a performer? At first it was the excitement...
May 29, 2022
Local artist profile: Charlotte Daniel
THIS week we chat with emerging Bendigo tattoo artist Charlotte Daniel. What initially motivated you to become a tattoo artist? I have always loved art and...
May 22, 2022
Shooting for the stars
PEOPLE with a penchant for photography and astronomy will have the rare opportunity to combine the two when leading astrophotographer David Magro visits Bendigo...
May 15, 2022
Local artist profile: Jessica Murtagh
THIS week we speak with experimental mixed media artist Jessica Murtagh. What initially motivated you to become an artist? I have always enjoyed art and making...
May 8, 2022
Local artist profile: Grant Lockwood
THIS week we chew the fat with popular Bendigo funny man Grant Lockwood. What initially motivated you to have a crack at being a comedian?...
May 3, 2022
Hair today, gone tomorrow
IT will be a case of all locks off in one fell swoop at the Cambrian Hotel next month when local Larissa Denham shaves...
May 1, 2022
Local artist profile: Cameron Mason
THIS week we speak with country singer and guitarist Cameron Mason. Considering it’s such a cutthroat, competitive industry, what initially motivated you to become a...
April 24, 2022
Local artist profile: Kim Lowe
THIS week we speak with watercolour and acrylic painter Kim Lowe. What motivated you to become an artist? Creativity has always been a big part of...
April 17, 2022
Local artist profile: Julie Andrews
THIS week we speak with local artist Julie Andrews. What motivated you to become an artist? I can’t remember a time that I didn’t love making...
April 11, 2022
Crafty quilters’ wonderful wares
ALL the colours of the rainbow, and more, emblazoned upon a sea of quilts will set the scene for this year’s Bendigo & District...
April 10, 2022
Local artist profile: Steve ‘Tonky’ Tonkin
THIS week we speak with man about town, Bendigo DJ Steve Tonkin. How did you first get into Djing? I have always had a strong interest...
April 10, 2022
The past on show, and sale
ANTIQUE dealers from Tasmania, New South Wales, South Australia, and Victoria are set to converge on Truscott Stadium in California Gully over the Easter...
April 3, 2022
Local artist profile: Tyler Nally-Kinder
THIS week we speak with local hard rock band Black Aces’ lead singer and guitarist Tyler Nally-Kinder What motivated you to become a musician and...
March 27, 2022
Local artist profile: Lorraine Marwood
THIS week we speak with multi award winning poet and author Lorraine Marwood. What motivated you to become an author and poet? That’s interesting because I...
March 27, 2022
Dynamic performer set to launch second EP
MUCH-adored local songstress Steph Bitter is positively jumping out of her skin in the lead up to the launch of her second EP and...
March 20, 2022
Local artist profile: Georgia Laughton
THIS week we speak with painter, printmaker and photographer Georgia Laughton. What initially motivated you to become an artist? I can’t recall the initial motivation, but...
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