June 7, 2025
Awards galore for Bendigo TAFE
A BENDIGO TAFE former apprentice turned carpentry teacher and two of its current students have taken out major accolades at the Master Builders Victoria...
June 6, 2025
Go back in time on classic loco
TRAIN lovers of the vintage kind will be out in force this long weekend to welcome themselves aboard Steamrail Victoria's classic Glasgow-manufactured R711 locomotive,...
June 6, 2025
Market stalwart calls it a day
IT was the end of an era at the Bendigo Showgrounds Sunday Market on the weekend just gone, with the last of its original...
June 5, 2025
Donors pledge millions for gallery redevelopment
ALMOST half of the $21 million construction budget for the recently announced Bendigo Art Gallery redevelopment will be funded by private donors, it's been...
June 5, 2025
East Bendigo Business Park taking shape
THE Prime Business Park office and warehouse complex currently under construction in Rohs Road, East Bendigo has reached its next phase with the installation...
June 4, 2025
Historic pipe organ to feature in Keys of Gold Festival
A 140-YEAR-old pipe organ installed at St Augustine's Anglican Church in Inglewood will be heard in its complete form for the first time as...
June 3, 2025
Countdown resurrected for star-studded Ulumbarra tribute
FANS of music television show Countdown, which was televised on the ABC from 1974 to 1987, will be able relive all the things they...
June 2, 2025
Primary school careers program deemed a success
A CAREER-based learning program operating in primary schools across Central Victoria since 2012 has broadened children's aspirations and challenged gender stereotypes, a report from...
June 1, 2025
Local artist profile: Kaity Allen
THIS week we chat with another local actor, Kaity Allen, who said she remembers being terrified going to her first audition, but found comfort...
May 31, 2025
Drowning prevention in focus at forum
A FORUM organised by Life Saving Victoria (LSV) that took place in Bendigo last week addressed drowning prevention for rivers, lakes, dams and other...
May 31, 2025
Council puts forward possible property sales
SEVERAL City of Greater Bendigo-owned properties from its $577 million-plus real estate portfolio have been earmarked for potential sale. They include a small car park...
May 30, 2025
Bendigo Airport hits six figures in QantasLink passengers
THE revamped Bendigo Airport continues its upward trajectory after recently ticking over 100,000 passengers on its QantasLink Bendigo-Sydney flight service since the route's introduction...
May 30, 2025
Rachael Beck to reveal Both Sides in Sunday performance
MUCH-loved Australian actress, singer and musical theatre performer Rachael Beck brings her new production, Both Sides, to the intimate setting of the Bendigo Theatre...
May 30, 2025
Cheers to all the volunteers
A STRING of events celebrating the contribution of volunteers to the local community took place around Bendigo last week as part of National Volunteer...
May 29, 2025
Bendigo Chorale to stage homage to Songs of the Isles
CHOIR music enthusiasts are in for a rare treat this coming Sunday when Bendigo Chorale comes together with the Glen Eira City Choir to...
May 29, 2025
Bendigo Gallery to undergo significant redevelopment
IN a major shake-up of the central business district economy, it has been confirmed that the Bendigo Art Gallery will close for around two...
May 28, 2025
Ambulance response times improve as critical cases decline
PARAMEDICS and first responders across Victoria arrived at Code 1 emergencies an average of 17 seconds faster between January and March this year compared...
May 27, 2025
Bendigo Bank backs students
BENDIGO Bank has bestowed scholarships to more than 320 students to the tune of $1.6 million as part of one of the largest private...
May 27, 2025
Call for Victorian Early Years Awards nominations
A SEARCH for the state's best early years teachers, educators, organisations and educational programs has begun as part of the 2025 Victorian Early Years...
May 26, 2025
Uncomfortable conversations on the agenda at book launch
THE complex nature of intra-family relationships will be the subject of a forthcoming talk led by local wellbeing mentor and author Gayle Wilson. The talk...
May 26, 2025
Country icon brings Backbone to Bendigo
ARIA Hall of Fame inductee, country singer-songwriter Kasey Chambers, will bring a live show to Ulumbarra Theatre at the end of the month. It's part...
May 25, 2025
Local artist profile: Lenka Schirmer
THIS week we begin a miniseries of local actor profiles, starting with Lenka Schirmer, who said two of her unfulfilled artistic ambitions are to...
May 25, 2025
Damage of drink driving discussed during Festival Roadshow
THE Transport Accident Commission (TAC) is once again teaming up with the Melbourne International Comedy Festival (MICF) Roadshow across regional Victoria this year, with...
May 24, 2025
La Trobe targets regional enrolment growth
LA TROBE University has announced its latest five-year Regional Growth and Innovation Strategy, reinforcing its continued investment in its Bendigo, Shepparton, Albury-Wodonga and Mildura...
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