September 13, 2024
Marong Kinder works underway
CONSTRUCTION of the new Marong Kindergarten is now officially underway. City of Greater Bendigo mayor Cr Andrea Metcalf and Member for Bendigo West Maree Edwards...
September 13, 2024
Restructure for City
THE City of Greater Bendigo has announced a restructure of the organisation after the appointment of Andrew Cooney as CEO in December last year,...
September 13, 2024
Bendigo Bank boosts executive ranks
THERE's been movement within the highest echelons of Bendigo Bank with the announcement of several new additions to its executive team. CEO and managing director...
September 13, 2024
Increasing security at The Great Stupa
EXTRA security infrastructure is continuing to be rolled out at the Great Stupa of Universal Compassion in Myers Flat. The attraction has received a $255,837...
September 11, 2024
Helping young people run fun, safe events
APPLICATIONS are now open for FReeZA 2025-2027, a grants program that helps young people organise affordable drug, alcohol and smoke free festivals, live music...
September 11, 2024
Comedy headlines Hello for Hope month
A COMEDY gala featuring Melbourne stand-up favourites Brett Blake and Tommy Dassalo is the lead act in this month's Hello for Hope charity drive. For...
September 10, 2024
Guys and Dolls to premiere at Ulumbarra
FINAL preparations are underway for the Bendigo Theatre Company's feature production for 2024, the classic 1930s New York City-inspired musical Guys and Dolls, with...
September 9, 2024
Budding artists in BLOOM
GIRTON Grammar students from prep through to year 12 will take over the Town Hall from Friday 13 to Sunday 15 September for the...
September 8, 2024
Century-old Marist Brass Band forges on
AFTER a few understandably quiet years the Marist Brass Band is back in full operation and, with an eye on the future, is actively...
September 8, 2024
Local artist profile: Lazare Agneskis
THIS week we chat with percussionist Lazare Agneskis, who many people would know as the drums/percussion teacher at Crusoe College and Eaglehawk Secondary College...
September 7, 2024
Kids go bush to play and learn
A LOCAL preschool has celebrated the success of its recently introduced Bush Kinder, where students venture out once a week for several hours of...
September 6, 2024
Preparing for the weather’s worst
SEVERAL projects across Greater Bendigo designed to help the region be better prepared and protected from future natural disasters have received funding from the...
September 6, 2024
Olympian returns home
PARIS Olympics silver medalist Jenna Strauch received a rapturous welcome last week when she returned to visit her former school, Girton Grammar. Swimming the breaststroke...
September 6, 2024
Safety upgrades for CBD walkers, cyclists
THE safety of individuals in the CBD and surrounds engaging in non-motorised transport, principally walking and cycling, has been given a boost with the...
September 4, 2024
Footy film confronts gender stereotypes
A FREE screening of a thought-provoking documentary challenging gender roles and stereotypes through the lens of a country football team is coming to Bendigo...
September 4, 2024
Farewell for choir founder
THE Bendigo Youth Choir's founder Valerie Broad will perform for the last time ever on 14 September as part of the group's fortieth anniversary...
September 3, 2024
Miniature horse gala for showgrounds
GET ready for a cuteness overload when the Australian Miniature Horse Society brings its Spring Kickoff Feature Show to the Bendigo Showgrounds next month. Rather...
September 1, 2024
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...
September 1, 2024
BSO to bring brilliant music
THE Bendigo Symphony Orchestra has been busily rehearsing for the third performance of its annual series in September, which will feature an extraordinary array...
August 31, 2024
Pack of tappers to entertain
ANOTHER home-grown international dance sensation is set to storm through town next week in the form of singing and tap dancing ensemble the Tap...
August 31, 2024
Book Swap for Indigenous literacy
BENDIGONIANS can help the Indigenous Literacy Foundation donate culturally relevant books to children in remote communities around Australia by participating in an annual Great...
August 30, 2024
Trotting industry calls for change
A RALLY at Lords Raceway attended by approximately four-hundred-and-fifty people has address "profound concern" over the future of harness racing in Victoria. The rally, attended...
August 30, 2024
Farmers protest in grassroots uprising
FARMING families from around the state rallied in Bendigo last week outside the All Seasons Hotel Resort in an urgent call for action across...
August 30, 2024
La Trobe to lead sexual violence prevention project
LA Trobe University Rural Health School researchers will benefit from $7.45 million in Federal Government funding to lead a new project to identify the...
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