July 25, 2025
Help feed people in need during Winter Food Drive
BENDIGO Foodshare's Annual Winter Food Drive is back for 2025 with the aim of collecting ten thousand kilograms of food by 31 August and...
July 25, 2025
Major milestone for Urgent Care Centre
ARNOLD Street's Bendigo Urgent Care Centre (UCC) has reached a significant milestone after treating its twenty-five thousandth patient since opening in June 2023. Located within...
July 25, 2025
New Chief Justice Richard Niall visits Bendigo
CHIEF Justice Richard Niall (the highest-ranking judge in Victoria) and Law Institute of Victoria CEO Adam Awty visited Bendigo on Tuesday and Wednesday to...
July 24, 2025
New trishaw arrives thanks to generous donors
CYCLING Without Age (CWA) Bendigo has celebrated the arrival of its first fully owned trishaw after making use of a loan vehicle since the...
July 24, 2025
Health school conference shines light on regional research
LA Trobe University's Rural Health School brought together a host of researchers, students, clinicians and partners for its annual Research Conference in Bendigo earlier...
July 24, 2025
Focus on fun at Quarry Hill Art Workshops
TWO four-week Art Workshops for Kids programs are taking place at The Old Church on the Hill in Russell Street. The first, tailored to five...
July 23, 2025
State doubles food relief grant funding
APPLICATIONS are now open for the State Government's $9 million 2025-26 Community Food Relief Program, doubling the funding from last year, with coordination grants...
July 21, 2025
Diamonds to face South Africa in Bendigo blockbuster
THE Australian Diamonds netball team will take on South Africa at Red Energy Arena in October thanks to a new partnership between the State...
July 20, 2025
Groups accept festival grants
LODDON Campaspe Multicultural Services has welcomed an $18,000 grant from the latest round of the Victorian Regional Multicultural Festivals and Events Fund for its...
July 20, 2025
Sports Focus plays on thanks to $600,000 state grant
BENDIGO-based Sports Focus has received a $600,000 grant via the latest round of the State Government's Together More Active program. The funding is part of...
July 20, 2025
Local artist profile: Claire Tennant
THIS week we chat with sculptor/life caster Claire Tennant, whose new purpose-built life-casting studio in Thompson Crescent in Kennington opens on 1 August. What initially...
July 19, 2025
Build preparations start at old Teachers’ College grounds
EARLY works are underway at the former Bendigo Teachers' College site in Osborne Street, Flora Hill to deliver approximately 160 new homes. Construction is expected...
July 19, 2025
Sporting grants for local champs
A COHORT of local junior athletes have received funding via the Federal Government's Local Sporting Champions program to help them participate in their individual...
July 19, 2025
Funding granted for centre of excellence
BENDIGO Kangan Institute (BKI) has received funding as part of the State Government's $5 million Yes to International Students Fund, which will go towards...
July 18, 2025
BTC alumnus thriving in big juicy musical
LOCAL theatre performer, composer and vocal coach Adam Lyon is currently living large on the big stage in Melbourne, playing audience favourite Maxie Dean...
July 17, 2025
Kangan Institute to farewell CEO
BENDIGO Kangan Institute (BKI) Chief Executive Officer Sally Curtain's almost six year tenure will come to an end after her appointment as Chief Executive...
July 17, 2025
Former mayor to head regional development advisory committee
FORMER City of Greater Bendigo mayor and longtime community leader Margaret O'Rourke OAM has been appointed chair of Victoria's Regional Development Advisory Committee (RDAC). RDAC...
July 17, 2025
Connect with Djaara culture at Larni Yirrip Campground
A NEXT-level campground just past Crusoe Reservoir in Kangaroo Flat, designed and built by the Dja Dja Wurrung Clans Aboriginal Corporation and its commercial...
July 14, 2025
Uni marks 30 years of IT industry-based learning
LA TROBE University Bendigo's Department of Computer Science and IT is celebrating thirty years of industry-based learning (IBL) and its impact on student, industry...
July 14, 2025
Chesters lauds parental leave reforms
FEDERAL Member for Bendigo Lisa Chesters has welcomed reforms to the Paid Parental Leave allowance, which came into effect on 1 July and increased...
July 13, 2025
Pathways Program breaking through
LA TROBE University has reported that its Regional Pathways Program in Bendigo has more than doubled in size since it was established in June...
July 13, 2025
Local artist profile: Bodes
THIS week we chat with local alternative fashion designer Josh Bodenstaff (Bodes), who said one small act of rebellion soon transformed into a creative...
July 12, 2025
Gatherings celebrate cattle breeding philanthropist
RECENT storytelling events at Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) Family Rooms at Monash Children's Hospital in Clayton and Joan Kirner Women's and Children's Hospital...
July 12, 2025
Thousands to flock to Sheep and Wool Show
THE Australian Sheep and Wool Show, the world's largest event of its kind, celebrates twenty-five years in Bendigo this year with crowds numbering tens...
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