Sammy J to hop into town
MUSICAL comedian, satirist, composer and writer Sammy J brings his fledgling new show The Kangaroo Effect to the Capital next month. The show's premise is...
Name change planned for transfer stations
THE City of Greater Bendigo has decided to rename and register its transfer stations at Strathfieldsaye's Wellington Street, Goornong's Englishs Road and Heathcote's Golden...
Prominent church and hall to go under hammer
A CHURCH building constructed in 1901 along with its adjoining community hall building (circa 1915) and separate vacant allotment, located at 213 Arnold Street...
Euphoric scenes as new Australians sworn in
JOY and jubilation filled a standing-room-only Town Hall late last week when eighty Bendigonians were officially sworn in by mayor Cr Andrea Metcalf as...
Award applications open for young women in leadership
YOUNG women between the ages of 16 and 19 who are able to demonstrate leadership skills and a commitment to their community are invited...
Health service co-launches on-demand Auslan service
BENDIGO Health has teamed up with national service provider for the deaf and hard-of-hearing community Expression Australia to launch an Australian-first online interpreting solution. The...
New restaurant proudly showcasing local produce
BENDIGO'S View Street arts precinct has welcomed another top-notch restaurant with the opening of Terrae on the ground floor of boutique accommodation venue Hotel...
Local artist profile: Ann Mansfield
THIS week we chat with painter and illustrator Ann Mansfield, who said her only regret is that she waited until she’d retired to take...
Kids’ book series aims to ease hospital experience
WHAT began as a passion project for Bendigo Health medical imaging technologist Jess McInnes has seen her emerge as an Amazon best-selling author and...
Packed calendar for Australia Day weekend
NO matter how a person likes to spend an Australia Day long weekend, there is something to cater to them in Bendigo over the...
$20 million injection for infrastructure projects
THE Federal Government has announced more than $20 million in funding to boost housing and community infrastructure in the Bendigo region. The City of Greater...
Get building on International LEGO Day
FAMILIES will have the opportunity to celebrate International LEGO Day with a free event in Hargreaves Mall hosted by the Bendigo LEGO User Group...
Citizens of the Year celebrated
BENDIGO’s 2025 Citizen of the Year and Young Citizen of the Year have been announced as Glenda Serpell and Pollyanna Smith. Ms Serpell is the...
Five-day music feast a boon for Bendigo
PREPARATIONS are nearing completion for the internationally acclaimed Bendigo Chamber Music Festival 2025 – its sixth edition – featuring an expanded lineup of local,...
Unplugged Amy Shark brings her solo show to town
FANS of eight-time ARIA award-winning performer Amy Shark will experience a different side to the alt-pop singer songwriter when she brings her 20-date solo...
Support for those living with scleroderma
A SUPPORT group for locals living with scleroderma has extended an open invitation for new members to join. The group meets for lunch and a...
Bendigo Pottery receives $300,000 for flood recovery
THE historic Bendigo Pottery has been awarded $300,000 as part of the State Government's first round of Disaster Recovery Heritage Grants for heritage sites...
Special birth kits for First Nations mums at hospital
FIRST Nations mothers who give birth at Bendigo Health will receive Cultural Birth Kits under a new initiative. The kits are designed to celebrate culture...
Excitement as La Trobe Bendigo releases first-round offers
BENDIGO Senior Secondary College graduate Lea Bursac was in a state of blissful surprise hours after learning she'd been accepted into La Trobe University...
Step into line in Hargreaves Mall
FOR those who have ever had an inkling to try out line dancing, a free-for-all class coming up at Hargreaves Mall next Wednesday might...
Be calm, focused and energised with Tai Chi
POPULAR local physiotherapist, sixth Duan black belt in Tai Chi/Wushu and International Action Martial Arts Hall of Honour inductee Raymond Lee will host several...
Upcoming expo a gem in Bendigo’s crown
GEM collectors and hobbyists alike, plus anyone interested in learning more about gemstones, crystals, minerals and handmade Sterling silver jewellery, should look no further than...
Gold Rock 3 to raise the (Handle) Bar
ONE of the best free days out you can find ever will unfold at Handle Bar in Mitchell Street on Saturday 1 February with...
Cash offered to improve conditions in mental health facilities
APPLICATIONS are now open for the latest round of the State Government's Mental Health Capital Renewal Fund, which aims to upgrade and modernise Victoria's...