Mindfulness through zen Buddhist painting
A FREE workshop at Bendigo Library for people with complex or diverse mental health conditions will explore the ancient tradition of the Enso; a...
Competitors to flock to Disc Golf Classic this weekend
A TOURNAMENT with a difference is coming to Quarry Hill tomorrow with the Disc Golf Central Vic Classic being held over two rounds. It's...
J.L. King & Co crowned best in the biz
FAMILY-owned fresh produce wholesaler and ready-made meal manufacturer J.L. King & Co was the big winner at this year's Bendigo Business Excellence Awards, taking...
Women’s business awardee says “back yourself”
3D Physiotherapy Health Group owner and director Julie Sheahan is the winner of the 2024 Bendigo Business Excellence Awards Regional Women's Business Award. After working...
Rare Bendigo Pottery pieces up for auction
BENDIGO Pottery admirers and collectors have the opportunity to buy a small piece or large portion of what's been acknowledged as the best collection...
Good signs for Golden Dragon Museum
HERITAGE attraction the Golden Dragon Museum is now more accessible to the deaf and hard of hearing after the introduction of a new Auslan...
Funds for footy-netball club upgrades
APPLICATIONS are now open for major grants to improve the facilities of regional and outer metropolitan netball and football clubs, including upgrading court lighting,...
Dementia workshop to connect support system
FAMILY members and carers of people living with dementia can learn about strategies to respond to changes in behaviour at an upcoming workshop presented...
Consultation for creative strategy
THE State Government is forming a creative industries strategy, and community members can give feedback at an in-person consultation session at The Capital on...
Gaming night to honour cosmic horror author
BENDIGO Tabletop Gaming Group is holding a unique evening event at the Bendigo Club to mark the birthday of influential cosmic horror author H.P....
Blurbs’ Book Week concert a fitting finale
A CULT-favourite children's band that only emerges from hibernation every Children's Book Week is back for another year. A planned tour of 13 primary schools...
Local artist profile: Ky Hansen
THIS week we chat with photographer Ky Hansen, who said she has a deep love for black and white photography but is equally drawn...
Boost to BDAC clinic construction
THE Bendigo District Aboriginal Co-operative Primary Health Care facility has received an extra three-point-seven million dollars in funding to help make it operational next...
New pavilion for North Bendigo sports precinct
A COMMUNITY and sporting pavilion will finally be built at the North Bendigo Recreation Reserve after the State Government announced it will contribute one...
Students share their crazy ideas
A SOCIAL innovation initiative helping local secondary school students make ideas a reality has been held at La Trobe University over two days. Participants of...
Bring book characters to life
THIS year's Bendigo Writers Festival will feature several workshops by leading locals in the publishing industry, including illustrator and visual artist Liz Duthie. Duthie is...
Yields up in local winegrape crush
THE Bendigo wine region has bucked the national trend by recording a sixty-nine percent increase in grapes crushed for the 2024 vintage. Figures from the...
Cycling stories for bike lovers
A FILM night of the two-wheeled variety is rolling into town to grace the big screen at Eaglehawk's Star Cinema on Wednesday 4 and...
Creative writing workshop with musician and author
A WORKSHOP delving into the process of creative writing led by musician, writer, journalist and disability advocate Eliza Hull will take place at Bendigo...
Charity appeal for mental health programs
BENDIGO Health's Move for Mental Health fundraising campaign is off and running for another year, with proceeds to go towards providing local mental health...
Comedy Fest roster the greatest ever
THE lineup for the fifth edition of the Bendigo Comedy Festival has been announced, with a bunch of new venues on board and an...
Local artist profile: Rachel Hunter
THIS week we chat with photographer Rachel Hunter, who said since she discovered photography in Year 10 she’s been dedicated to honing her skills...
Aths legend’s race for a good cause
ONE of the most well-known figures in Bendigo athletics history, John Burke OAM, will be remembered on Sunday 18 August with the second running...
One-woman show blends science and the arts
A NOT-to-be-missed one-woman show celebrating the unexpected scientific genius of Hedy Lamarr is coming to the Discovery Science and Technology Centre later this month. Lamarr...