April 4, 2026
Relief for heavy vehicle operators
A BILL designed to help Australia's trucking industry manage the effects of the war in the Middle East fully passed Federal Parliament on Monday. The...
April 4, 2026
New housing complex rises from holy grounds
A new 73-unit apartment complex on the fringe of the CBD and just a short walk from Bendigo Station is providing both solo occupants...
April 3, 2026
Business Awards pivot for posterity
NOMINATIONS for the 2026 Bendigo Bank and Be.Bendigo Business Excellence Awards are now open, with customers, employees and business owners encouraged to nominate a...
April 3, 2026
Brass band targets top spot at National Champs
THE Marist Brass Band Bendigo is hoping to go one better at this weekend's 2026 Australian National Band Championships in Brisbane after finishing runner...
April 2, 2026
Visual delights for a cause at Easter Art Show
FOR those seeking family-friendly, bang-for-buck activities this weekend, the Rotary Club of Bendigo's Easter Art Show is back, with $10 all-day entry for adults...
April 2, 2026
Top-billed Book Fair bustling for bucks
READERS' paradise returns to town over the next four days in the form of the Bendigo Easter Book Fair, with a rolling stock of...
April 1, 2026
Pieces from Gallery collection see outside light
THE temporary front wall hoarding in place at the Bendigo Art Gallery View Street building site has been adorned with a selection of reproductions...
April 1, 2026
Nominations open for Victorian Volunteering Awards
NOMINATIONS are officially open for the 2026 Victorian Volunteering Awards across eight categories, with one winner to receive the honour of Volunteer of the...
April 1, 2026
Planning key to Rotary markets’ success
THE Rotary Club of Bendigo Sandhurst's Easter Markets return to the centre of town next weekend, offering up a grab bag of surprises amongst...
March 30, 2026
Free mental health support, no referral necessary
IF you happen to be an adult 26 years of age or over struggling with your mental health, but feel bereft of options, there's...
March 30, 2026
Bank engages national carrier amidst efficiency effort
BENDIGO Bank has announced a new five-year arrangement with Telstra, which will now supply telecommunications to its business and national retail network. The partnership is...
March 30, 2026
Multi-talented teens earn scholarships
TALENTED teens in athletics and cycling respectively, Fletch Watchman and Maddie Douglas are the first scholarship recipients in Bendigo's Sports Star of the Year...
March 29, 2026
Free septic assessments for Goornong
GOORNONG residents have been offered a free inspection of their septic systems and feedback as to whether there's any problems with them. Some of the...
March 27, 2026
Cultural Diversity Week unites and breaks boundaries
THE City of Greater Bendigo has marked International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination and National Harmony Day, which both fell last Saturday...
March 27, 2026
Comm Games continues to torment
IF THINGS had been different, the cancelled Victoria 2026 Commonwealth Games would have been reaching its peak today, with the closing ceremony due to...
March 26, 2026
Premier’s office inundated as Union urges change
Up to 100 local disability workers walked off the job last Tuesday to march from the Bendigo Trades Hall to rally outside Premier Jacinta...
March 26, 2026
Grim winters loom for beloved public pool
CITY of Greater Bendigo councillors have voted five to three to close the Bendigo East Swimming Pool (BESP) during winter despite strong community support...
March 24, 2026
Cash splashed for high maintenance schools’ upkeep
BENDIGO Senior Secondary College has been allocated $531,217 for the next stage of its planned upgrade and modernisation works, and Quarry Hill Primary $425,821.97...
March 23, 2026
Golden tribute to legendary local ready for release
AFTER years in the works and buckets of his own cash poured into the project, mixed in with a serious illness, Golden Square's Desmond...
March 23, 2026
Josh Pyke celebrates two decades of solo success
MUCH-admired Australian singer-songwriter Josh Pyke will visit Bendigo next Friday evening in celebration of the 20th anniversary of his debut album, Feeding The Wolves. The...
March 23, 2026
Survey seeks business sector submissions
BUSINESSES from across the region have been invited to take part in the City of Greater Bendigo's 2026 Business Support Survey. The survey aims to...
March 23, 2026
World-renowned street artist makes his mark
A MONUMENTAL new mural created by prolific Wollongong-based graffiti writer and street artist PHIBS has emerged along the entire Mitchell Lane side of La...
March 22, 2026
Charity digs deep for kids with cancer
A HOST of families who've been affected by cancer enjoyed a great day out at Bendigo Heritage Mine last Saturday thanks to children's charity...
March 21, 2026
Learner-friendly driving region still has its lousy attitudes
A STUDY conducted by driving lesson booking platform EzLicence has ranked Greater Bendigo as Australia's most learner-friendly region (81.43/100), ahead of Greater Geelong (80.65)...
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