June 3, 2026
Awards celebrate multicultural MVPs
NOMINATIONS for the 2026 Victorian Multicultural Awards for Excellence, which pay tribute to exceptional individuals and groups working to strengthen multiculturalism across the state,...
June 2, 2026
Heggie revisits highlights from last half decade
SYDNEY stand-up comedian Luke Heggie returns to View Street's Engine Room Theatre tomorrow week to present his 14th solo show - I won't say...
June 1, 2026
CMCB cast, crew ready to rock musical premiere
STUDENTS from Catherine McAuley College Bendigo are deep into final rehearsals for what promises to be a spectacular rendition of jukebox musical Rock of...
June 1, 2026
Arena nears goal in fundraising campaign
CHILDREN and youth-focused theatre pioneer Arena Theatre Company's latest fundraising effort comes to a close this Sunday 31 May, with its $50,000 target certainly...
May 31, 2026
Local artist profile: Elise Birthisel
THIS week we chat with our third and final Stage 29 Studios cross-disciplinary dancer, Elise Birthisel, who describes her style as grounded in respect...
May 31, 2026
Students get a taste of the medical profession
SENIOR students from Bendigo South East College, Girton Grammar, Highview College Maryborough, Marist College Bendigo and Victory Christian College visited Bendigo Tech School in...
May 31, 2026
Citizens’ awards program altered to accept all-year picks
THE timeline for Bendigo's annual Citizen of the Year awards has been revised to extend the program's nomination period, however their customary 1 December...
May 30, 2026
New designated trail name up for comment
FEEDBACK regarding the City of Greater Bendigo's proposed name for a brand new trail that will run alongside the Ironbark Gully Creek is being...
May 30, 2026
Green Whistle rolled out in Women’s Health Hubs
THE state government's promise to roll out fast-acting pain management medication Penthrox, aka the Green Whistle, to all Women's Sexual and Reproductive Health Hubs...
May 30, 2026
Charity receives backing for relief programs
BENDIGO Family and Financial Services (BFFS) will receive almost $50,000 in annual emergency relief funding to help provide food, clothing and fuel vouchers to...
May 30, 2026
Solar savings top mega millions
SOLAR Victoria has handed out more than 500,000 rebates since the beginning of its Solar Homes Program in August 2018, including 11,210 in Greater...
May 29, 2026
Historic chess victory shows Sing’s escalating expertise
TEENAGE chess talent Caleb Sing has made history by becoming the youngest winner of the Bendigo Chess Club Sam Rendell Memorial Club Championship. His achievement...
May 29, 2026
Big-time surprise acts LIVE this weekend
MYSTERY surrounds tomorrow's ALWAYS LIVE Victorian Vibes mini festival happening in the centre of Bendigo, with exact details including the rundown of performers to...
May 27, 2026
Bag a bargain at leisure roadshow
NEXT weekend's sprawling three-day Bendigo Caravan and Outdoor Leisure Roadshow is doing things a bit different this year - offering up discounted entry, free...
May 26, 2026
Record deal strikes a chord with Lions
MUSO Shann Lions is walking on air after signing a wide-ranging record contract with Sydney-based, vinyl-only independent label Impressed Recordings. The outfit sports a star-studded...
May 26, 2026
Heart health trial attacks Australia’s biggest killer
A TRIAL currently being conducted via La Trobe Rural Health School's Violet Vines Marshman Centre for Rural Health Research is helping participants to self-assess...
May 25, 2026
Record-breaking pilot swoops into Bendigo en route
MELBOURNE adventurer Rose Donald has become the youngest female pilot to fly solo around Australia, having touched down in Bendigo along the way. She took...
May 25, 2026
Living with MND eased by support network
AN Axedale man diagnosed with motor neurone disease (MND) in February is determined to help others living with the disease in Victoria get the...
May 24, 2026
Local artist profile: Ebony Killick
THIS week we chat with another multi-talented local dancer, Ebony Killick, who said one of her proudest memories was performing the lead role of...
May 23, 2026
Gallery to semi-relocate to plush Town Hall environs
ONE of the jewels in the region's heritage-rich architectural crown, the Bendigo Town Hall, will host a number of on-site exhibitions during the remainder...
May 23, 2026
BDAC head departs to take up Commissioner post
DALLAS Widdicombe has relinquished his position as chief executive of the Bendigo and District Aboriginal Co-operative after being named as the new Victorian Commissioner...
May 23, 2026
Trader views divided on cars traversing mall
OPINIONS are differing among traders in the Hargreaves Mall after the announcement that a road will soon run through it. The fairly minor works to...
May 22, 2026
New medium-scale murals for Pennyweight Walk
IF you pass through Pennyweight Walk between now and Sunday 24 May there's a chance you'll find a number of artists hard at work. It's...
May 22, 2026
Scholarship helps uni student make an impact
LOCAL Karen community member and La Trobe University student Chelsea Moowahshi has forged an inspiring path since entering the world a little over 18...
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