April 5, 2024
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...
March 31, 2024
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...
March 30, 2024
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...
March 30, 2024
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...
March 30, 2024
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...
March 29, 2024
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...
March 29, 2024
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...
March 29, 2024
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...
March 29, 2024
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...
March 28, 2024
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...
March 28, 2024
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...
March 28, 2024
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...
March 28, 2024
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...
March 27, 2024
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...
March 26, 2024
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...
March 25, 2024
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...
March 25, 2024
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...
March 24, 2024
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...
March 23, 2024
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...
March 23, 2024
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...
March 23, 2024
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...
March 22, 2024
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,...
March 22, 2024
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...
March 22, 2024
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...
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