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...
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?...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Get to know Indonesia through music and dance
DID you know that Bendigo has its very own traditional Indonesian performance ensemble? Known as the Mugi Rahayu Gamelan Ensemble and established and coordinated by...
Local artist profile: Sally Poltrock
THIS week we chat with artist and fashion designer Sally Poltrock. What initially motivated you to become an artist? I have been creating art since I...
Local artist profile: Kerryn Finch
THIS week we speak with still-life painter Kerryn Finch. What initially motivated you to become an artist? I always loved drawing and creating things when I...
Commerce group welcomes new head
LOCAL business advocacy organisation Be.Bendigo has announced a new head honcho, with the appointment of well-regarded banker and community leader Rob Herbert as CEO. He...
Local artist profile: Gail Tavener
THIS week we chat with award winning painter Gail Tavener What motivated you to become an artist? After a childhood rich in artistic pursuits like drawing,...
Epic show biggest ever for Ulumbarra
A MARATHON opera production stretching from early afternoon into the evening, and bigger than anything seen before in Bendigo, is set to engulf the...
Local artist profile: Father Rob Galea
THIS week we chat with world-renowned songwriter and musician Father Rob Galea. How would you describe your music and performance style? My music is Christian...
Touring play delivers important message
A THOUGHT-provoking play featuring a young Afghani who somehow made his way alone to Australia will belatedly grace the Capital Theatre stage later this...
Gem Club Expo is ready to rock
DEVOTEES of all things precious and shiny can look forward to the return of the two-day Bendigo Gem Club Expo, a colourful showcase of...
Local artist profile: Luke Morris
THIS week we chat with comedian and producer Luke Morris What initially motivated you to become a comedian? I guess it was inspired by bullying. When...
Local artist profile: Tom Harrington
THIS week we chat with indie-folk singer and songwriter Tom Harrington What motivated you to become a musician and why do you choose to be...