December 17, 2022
Gold miner makes big Rochester donation
CANADIAN gold mining company Agnico Eagle has donated $750,000 to the flood-affected Rochester community. The money will be provided through the miner’s Agnico Eagle Community...
December 16, 2022
Town tourist scheme returns
THE Bendigo Ambassador Pass is back after a two-year hiatus and it’s offering residents the rare opportunity to accompany out-of-town guests to a plethora...
December 15, 2022
Stage is set for fun and festive Carols
FINAL rehearsals are done and the reindeer are fed and primed for Bendigo’s marquee Christmas event, Bendigo Rotary Carols by Candlelight, which takes place...
December 11, 2022
Local artist profile: Mikey Thompson
THIS week we complete the third and final part of our sojourn into the fascinating backgrounds of Bendigo’s most established percussive artists. What initially motivated...
December 10, 2022
New regional head for uni
LA Trobe University will have a new regional pro vice-chancellor from January next year with the appointee covering the Bendigo, Shepparton, Mildura, and Albury-Wodonga...
December 6, 2022
Community carols return
THE heart-warming nostalgia of the sound of sleigh bells is set to fill Rosalind Park once again when the Bendigo Rotary Carols by Candlelight...
December 2, 2022
Summer series set for festive fun
BENDIGO’S iconic Summer in the Parks event series begins tonight with the customary lighting of the Rosalind Park Christmas tree. The Entertainment starts at 6.30pm...
November 28, 2022
It’s grow time with incubator info sessions
BUDDING and early-stage creative entrepreneurs are invited to one of two information sessions at Emporium Creative Hub on Mitchell Street that will outline details...
November 27, 2022
Local artist profile: Gav Moncrieff
THIS week we chat with Bendigo-based drummer extraordinaire Gav Moncrieff. What initially motivated you to take up the drums? I grew up in a musical family...
November 25, 2022
Fire risks flagged ahead of summer
CITY of Greater Bendigo fire prevention officers are beginning to crack down on overgrown grass and other vegetation on residential and rural properties ahead...
November 21, 2022
Good comedy for a great cause
A GLITTERING line-up featuring some of Australia’s best established and emerging comedians will descend on the Engine Room Theatre in View Street to raise...
November 21, 2022
Rare talent to play Ulumbarra
BENDIGO is set to host Canadian rock royalty in February when former Alexisonfire guitarist and singer Dallas Green performs an exclusive, one-off regional show...
November 20, 2022
Local artist profile: Sonia Brit
What initially motivated you to become an artist/designer? I think it was just the way I was made. For as long as I can remember...
November 18, 2022
Local cyclist wins big race
BENDIGO’S Courtney Sherwell absolutely blitzed the field in the elite women's category of the first ever Dirty Warrny cycling race held recently, finishing almost...
November 17, 2022
Happy campers set for Leisurefest
Despite the recent flooding in surrounding parts of Victoria, everything is pretty much good to go for the three-day, 20th anniversary edition of the...
November 13, 2022
Local artist profile: Roy Lever
This week we speak with legendary modern Australian folk musician and co-owner of East Bendigo Brewing Co Roy Lever. What initially motivated you to become...
November 6, 2022
Local artist profile: Sherri Parry
THIS week we speak with singer-songwriter and performer Sherri Parry, who you can catch at various venues during this weekend’s Bendigo Blues and Roots...
November 3, 2022
Celebrate Diwali in style
LOCAL celebrations of the festival of lights continue on Saturday, with the recently established Indian Association of Bendigo’s Grand Diwali Event at Strathdale Community...
October 31, 2022
Go your own way to tribute show
DREAMY music of Fleetwood Mac will be brought to life at the Capital Theatre in November. The Australian Fleetwood Mac Show - Running in the...
October 30, 2022
Local artist profile: Melanie Thoren
THIS week we speak with visual artist Melanie Thoren. What initially motivated you to become an artist? I have always had a creative mind. I remember...
October 28, 2022
Stupa continues to enlighten
THE magnificent Great Stupa of Universal Compassion in Myers Flat will come alive on Saturday evening to observe Diwali, a predominantly Hindu annual festival...
October 25, 2022
Have a go at yoga
CAN you tell the difference between a triangle, tree, and bridge pose, or does a downward-facing dog manoeuvre mean as much to you as...
October 23, 2022
Local artist profile: Chris Kennett
This week, we speak with Bendigo-based international children’s book illustrator Chris Kennett. What motivated you to become an illustrator? I've always been into drawing, ever since...
October 20, 2022
Wanna dance with somebody?
A PRODUCTION paying homage to Whitney Houston, the voice of a generation, is coming to the Capital Theatre on Saturday evening. Complete with an 11-piece...
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