August 13, 2022
Facetime with makeup guru
Makeup artist Ashley Morales is set to run the first of a series of variously themed makeup workshops at Bendigo Bank's flagship concept branch...
August 13, 2022
Discover your roots with DNA
ARE there a few branches missing from your family tree, have you ever wondered where you actually come from, or are you curious about...
August 7, 2022
Local artist profile: Garry Taylor
THIS week we chat with artist and author Garry Taylor. What initially motivated you to become an artist? I always loved drawing and I didn't really...
July 31, 2022
Local artist profile: Paul Fletcher
THIS week we chat with soundscape artist, musician, animator, filmmaker and fabric and jewellery designer Paul Fletcher. What initially motivated you to become an artist? I've...
July 24, 2022
Local artist profile: Ginny Jeong
This week we chat with Bendigo and Melbourne-based illustrator and animator Ginny Jeong. What motivated you to become an illustrator/animator? My parents trusted, supported and believed...
July 24, 2022
Write your way to better health
DID you know that the simple act of expressing yourself through writing can promote calmness and an extra sense of wellbeing? Well, now a workshop...
July 17, 2022
Local artist profile: Colin King
THIS week we chat with local writer and author Colin King What initially motivated you to take the leap and become a writer? I got to...
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...
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