April 24, 2026
Anzac Day events to honour service and sacrifice
AUSTRALIANS who served in more recent conflicts will be especially recognised during tomorrow's local Anzac Day services and events, aligning with the theme of...
April 24, 2026
Home truths invited on affordable housing plan
THE City of Greater Bendigo (CoGB) is inviting community feedback on its updated Affordable Housing Action Plan, with public consultation open until Sunday 10...
April 23, 2026
Tribute show all about the Starman
A FAITHFUL homage to one of the most influential music artists of all time, David Bowie, hits the stage at the Golden Vine tomorrow...
April 22, 2026
Bendigo Health steps up in extra anaesthetist effort
A program established in 2021 to offer trainee anaesthetists a five-year training pathway and encourage future specialists to consider a long-term career in regional...
April 21, 2026
Through the lens with love
AN exhibition now showing at the Bendigo Historical Society's community museum and research centre, History House in MacKenzie Street, provides a snapshot of life...
April 20, 2026
Playtime’s powers unpacked
AN immersive exhibition exploring the growing modern-day struggles of burnout, identity, pressure and the quiet strength it takes to keep going opens at Dudley...
April 19, 2026
Local artist profile: Matthew Mero
THE second soul in our series showcasing figures from Bendigo's underground music scene is drummer and guitarist Matthew Mero, who purports that practicality and...
April 19, 2026
Independent schools support multi-device blanket ban
THE state government has announced new legislation that will extend its public school mobile phone ban, introduced in 2020, to private schools. The regulations will...
April 19, 2026
Shearer’s seminars aim to save neglected sheep
SOUTH Gippsland shearer Chloe Dann is on a self-appointed mission to improve sheep welfare across the state through a series of free entry-level community...
April 18, 2026
Ninth Bishop of Sandhurst appointed
POPE Leo XIV has appointed Bishop René Ramirez as the ninth Bishop of Sandhurst, succeeding Shane Mackinlay, who became Archbishop of Brisbane in September...
April 18, 2026
Scrapped vintage tram track portions re-salvaged for charity
A TWO-pronged opportunity to not only own an almost 125-year-old item of local significance but to help raise funds for the Bendigo Health Foundation...
April 18, 2026
View Street artsy influx coup for pressured precinct
WORKS from 40 artists will remain on display at various cafes, bars, businesses and retail stores along View Street until Monday 3 August as...
April 17, 2026
Mosque officially opens after decade-long wait
Bendigo's first-ever dedicated place of prayer for the Muslim faith, the partially-constructed Bendigo Islamic Community Centre (BICC) in East Bendigo, was officially opened this...
April 17, 2026
Lockwood councillor focused on ‘everyday person’
LOCKWOOD South's Donna Nicholas is the new councillor for the City of Greater Bendigo's Lockwood Ward. When her predecessor John McIlrath resigned without warning at...
April 17, 2026
Heritage fest an historic treasure trove
MORE than 30 local events are scheduled over the next four weeks, including tours, exhibitions and cultural performances, as part of the Australian Heritage...
April 16, 2026
Digital puppet show for Mall
AN innovative free family-friendly live projected digital puppet show accompanied by an original live music soundtrack will be presented tomorrow, Saturday 18 April at...
April 14, 2026
Lethlean stands for state Bendigo East seat
The battle for the Victorian Legislative Assembly seat of Bendigo East - held by Premier Jacinta Allan since the dawn of the century -...
April 13, 2026
Visitor stats provide inkling of bright times ahead
ALMOST two million tourist trips were made to the City of Greater Bendigo last year, data from Tourism Research Australia's Domestic Tourism Statistics and...
April 12, 2026
Million-dollar grant to upgrade ageing clinic
BENDIGO Community Health Services' (BCHS) in-demand Pharmacotherapy Clinic in Kangaroo Flat has been awarded a $1 million grant through the state government's Mental Health...
April 12, 2026
Maternity services funding for BDAC
THE Bendigo & District Aboriginal Co-operative (BDAC) is one of 10 Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations (ACCHOs) from across Victoria to share in $15.8...
April 12, 2026
Sam Noske
THIS week we commence a series highlighting figures from Bendigo's underground music scene, which for five years or so has revolved around next-level Eaglehawk...
April 11, 2026
City passes on pristine land parcel endowment
DESPITE appeals from the Bendigo and District Environment Council (BDEC) and the Friends of Joachim Lane Bushland community group to do so, the City...
April 11, 2026
Best water win tastes good
COLIBAN Water produces the best tasting tap water in the state, according to an independent panel of judges at the recent Water Industry Operations...
April 10, 2026
Unabashed PRIDE Festival raring to let loose
CENTRAL Victoria's largest celebration of LGBTIQA+ visibility, inclusion and the strength of the region's local queer community - Bendigo PRIDE Festival - returns in...
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