January 13, 2022
Blues and Roots Festival delayed
THE much anticipated tenth edition of the Bendigo Blues and Roots Music Festival has been postponed yet again, and is now slated to take...
January 12, 2022
Set yourself a sail at open day
THE Bendigo Yacht Club is throwing open the doors to its unrivalled facilities on the northern shores of Lake Eppalock this Sunday, 16 January...
January 9, 2022
Local artist profile: Mariah McCarthy
THIS week we chat with singer/songwriter Mariah McCarthy What initially motivated you to become a musician? When I was nine I decided I wanted to...
January 2, 2022
Local artist profile: Troy Firebrace
THIS week we chat with indigenous artist Troy Firebrace. Can you describe your artistic style? My artistic style is very much contemporary Aboriginal art. The...
December 26, 2021
Local artist profile: Lauren Starr
THIS week we chat with fine art photographer Lauren Starr What initially motivated you to become an artist? I think it's been a gradual unfolding. Seeds...
December 19, 2021
Local artist profile: Ashleigh Farrow
THIS week we chat with local tattoo artist Ashleigh Farrow from Silver Tongue Bendigo. What initially motivated you to become a tattoo artist? I moved to...
December 12, 2021
Local artist profile: Merlyn Quaife
THIS week we chat with world renowned soprano Merlyn Quaife AM. Do you sometimes have to take a moment to wonder how you became a...
December 7, 2021
Popular author destined for Bendigo
LOCAL book enthusiasts are in for a treat with the visit of best-selling writer Heather Morris in the coming days. She’ll be presenting a free...
December 6, 2021
Concert band back for Christmas
BENDIGO’S most enduring concert band will stage its first major performance in almost two years amidst the brilliant acoustics of St Paul's Anglican Cathedral...
December 5, 2021
Local artist profile: Conor Cunningham
THIS week we chat with triple-threat actor, singer and dancer Conor Cunningham. What initially motivated you to become a performer? As a young teenager growing up...
December 5, 2021
Gig of the year set for former gym
THE cavernous shell that once housed the legendary John Palmer's Gym in McCrae Street is set to play host next week to what's shaping...
November 28, 2021
Local artist profile: Caitlin O’Dwyer
THIS week we chat with illustrator Caitlin O'Dwyer What initially motivated you to become an illustrator? I always loved drawing, it always seemed like the most...
November 28, 2021
Stage show brings the glamour
A NATIONWIDE touring all-male revue featuring the solid gold hits of the world’s greatest divas, and starring legendary Sydney drag queen Prada Clutch as...
November 23, 2021
Artist workshop set for gallery
AFTER an extended period with its doors shuttered, the Bendigo Art Gallery promises to return as a hive of activity once again over the...
November 21, 2021
Local artist profile: Wes Franklin
THIS week we chat with mural artist and graphic designer Wes Franklin What motivated you to get into making large scale art? Part of what got...
November 14, 2021
Local artist profile: Jason Barnes
THIS week we speak to ceramicist Jason Barnes, who currently finds himself based in Pukatja in the far north-west of South Australia. What motivated you...
November 8, 2021
Workplace safety on the agenda
INDUSTRY heads from around Bendigo are invited back out into the real, Zoom-free world to attend a one-day seminar promoting safety leadership and best...
November 7, 2021
Local artist profile: Richard Stork
THIS week we speak to photo realistic artist and picture framer Richard Stork What motivated you to become an artist? Before the internet became commonplace, as...
October 31, 2021
Local artist profile: Cath Styles
THIS week we speak to Bendigo comedian Cath Styles, who’s currently taking a break in the exotic location of Zanzibar!!! Well, to start with… what...
October 30, 2021
Two for Two! Local novelist wins major awards
AN elated author Katrina Nannestad has added to her trophy cabinet in a big way by winning not one, but two prestigious awards in...
October 24, 2021
Local artist profile: Dr Jeff Woodger
THIS week we speak to Bendigo master landscape artist Dr Jeff Woodger. What motivated you to become a landscape artist? My grandfather, a Melbourne art collector,...
October 17, 2021
Local artist profile: Yvonne George
THIS week we speak with Bendigo sculptor Yvonne George. What motivated you to become a sculptor? I have always been an observer and collector of nature,...
October 14, 2021
Family affair takes home top prize
THE delayed Bendigo Business Excellence Awards’ forced foray into presenting its Gala Awards Night online went forward without a hitch last week, with family...
October 14, 2021
Calmer waters welcomed by yacht club
THE Bendigo Yacht Club is gearing up for a late start to a hopefully uninterrupted season. Members are also putting the word out to attract...
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