AgTech expo a learning opportunity for producers
INNOVATION in agriculture is to be celebrated at the first Australian Agritechnica conference in Melbourne. The FutureAg Expo will bring together experts and professionals working...
Going back to Gojo
STUDENTS and teachers from Gojo Senior Highschool in Japan are coming to the end of their two-week stay in the region. Hosted by Girton Grammar...
Zombie fish in Bendigo creek
A RECOVERY program to revive the populations of three native fish species has seen success. The program is run collaboratively by North Central Catchment Management...
Chopper’s grand goldfield return
A FEW years ago, an icon of Australian comedy hung up his moustache to explore new avenues for his material. Now, Heath Franklin is back...
Latin Festival a true fiesta
AN AROMA of grilled corn wafted over the gardens of the future at the weekend for the fourth annual Bendigo Latin Festival. Started by a...
Fosterville has more than gold bars
A NEW mobile phone tower has been constructed at the Fosterville gold mine to improve coverage in the region. Built by Telstra, the project was...
The big 30 at local Probus club
THE Probus Club of White Hills celebrated thirty years of being active in the community as a social group for retirees. Chartered on 24 March...
Excellence in business awards program launched
THE MAIN court at Red Energy Arena was host to business leaders from around the community on Tuesday for the launch of the Bendigo...
Bald and bold for charity
JUNIOR students from Girton Grammar shaved their heads last Friday to raise money for the Leukaemia Foundation. Their classmates watched on as 11 students from...
Thousands of Easter eggs hidden in Rosalind Park
AN EASTER tradition is unfolding in Rosalind Park with chocolate eggs being hidden for people to find on Good Friday. The Vision Australia Easter Egg...
Aquatic strategy to stand after council meeting
A PETITION submitted at the end of last year in protest of the decision to transition Bendigo East Swimming pool to a seasonal only...
Take a pause at the Easter Festival
LOCAL disability service provider Lifely is bringing its sensory chillout zone back to Rosalind Park this weekend. For the duration of the Easter Festival, Lifely...
Dragons to parade streets this weekend
EASTER in the city would not be complete without the contribution from the Bendigo Chinese Association (BCA) who each year bring hundreds of volunteers...
New doctor to support hospital expansion
THE oncology department at St John of God Bendigo has grown its capacity to treat cancer patients with the appointment of a new oncologist. Dr...
Art Show has something for everyone
THE Town Hall is set to host the annual Easter Art Show, which has been organised by the Rotary Club of Bendigo for more...
Noms open to honour a Victorian woman
NOMINATIONS for the Victorian Honour Roll of Women are now open to the community to put forward women of note for induction. Over the roll's...
On tour to connect with the Bang Fam
A LIVE production podcast Bang On is going on tour this year with a visit to Bendigo scheduled in April. Hosted by music journalists and...
Weaving old and new together
THE Capital theatre is currently host to an exhibition of woven artworks by a local Wadawurrung and Gunditjmara woman. Trina Dalton Oodjes's body of work...
Grant to bring gender equality in sport closer
A FEDERAL grant aimed at supporting women's participation in sport was announced last week. Federal Member for Bendigo, Lisa Chesters, met with AFL team Bendigo...
Healthy habits the topic at neighbourhood centre
ANOTHER instalment of Chatty Café is scheduled at Long Gully Neighbourhood Centre (LGNC) next week with a focus this time on healthy living. Representatives for...
Take a stroll through Paris
AN EXHIBITION of art and artefacts from the Musée Carnavalet in Paris is now on display at Bendigo Art Gallery. Musée Carnavalet is the oldest...
Letting the flag fly with Pride
BENDIGO Pride Festival is in full swing with a week of celebrations down and only a few more days to go. To launch the festival,...
Volunteers help disaster recovery effort
MORE than two-hundred volunteers have been working in Rochester since early March to help the community recover from flood damage. Run by Disaster Relief Australia...
Bendigo Theatre Company honours lifetime member
THE Bendigo Theatre Company revealed the name of their black box theatre last week to the applause of thespians and community leaders. After several years...