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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...