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July 22, 2025

Cohen tribute makes its way to Ulumburra Theatre

GYPSY fusion band Monsieur Camembert will bring its acclaimed Leonard Cohen production to the Ulumburra Theatre on Friday 1 August. Titled Cohen Noir – The...

July 21, 2025

Transplant recipient encourages donor registrations

A STRATHFIELDSAYE liver transplant recipient is urging people to think about becoming organ donors as the national donor awareness week approaches. Jane Roulston is this...

July 19, 2025

RSL a big winner at community club awards

BENDIGO District RSL has taken out two top Community Clubs Victoria (CCV) honours, including a prestigious award for its general manager Martin Beekes. Mr Beekes...

July 16, 2025

Opportunities abound at former winery: new owner

A FORMER Maiden Gully winery remains "very much open" to parties keen to utilise its vineyard, cellar door, restaurant, function and accommodation facilities, according...

July 15, 2025

Laundry service marks milestone as demand rises

THE free laundry service for those in need in Bendigo has just notched up its first anniversary, with more than 230 loads of washing...

July 8, 2025

Better access to family violence studies

FEDERATION University will next year offer an adapted graduate certificate course aimed at providing better access to training for regional people who want to...

July 5, 2025

Overhauled Epsom Village Woolies open

WOOLWORTHS has relaunched its Epsom Village store with an expanded range of fresh food choices and new facilities – along with new jobs –...

June 29, 2025

Centre at the forefront of healthy eating drive

BENDIGO sports clubs and facilities are leading the state in helping children to make more nutritious food choices, according to the organisation behind the...

May 31, 2025

More room for a cuppa at men’s shed

A NEW 'Tea-Pod' at the Bendigo Men's Shed has been officially opened. The pod, an extension of the shed's existing tearoom, was opened by Member...

May 23, 2025

$1.5m town square project opens in Strathfieldsaye

THE new Strathfieldsaye Town Square was officially opened earlier this week. The $1.5 million City of Greater Bendigo project – named Djayi balak garat, or...

May 13, 2025

Being smart with resources earns awards nomination

VICTORY Christian College has been named as a finalist in the 2025 ResourceSmart Schools Awards in the category of Curriculum Leadership School of the...

May 12, 2025

Help make pet plan pawfect

PEOPLE with pets – and those without – are being asked to comment on the City of Greater Bendigo's new Domestic Animal Management Plan...

May 6, 2025

Scenic ride service has a birthday

THE Bendigo chapter of a worldwide non-profit organisation that aims to address social isolation and community engagement for vulnerable people has just celebrated its...

May 1, 2025

Veterans hub looking like a certainty after election pledges

BENDIGO is almost certain to get an official veterans' and families' hub, with the major players in tomorrow's election promising to fund the project...

April 26, 2025

Regional developments earn awards shortlisting

DEVELOPMENTS in Golden Square and Castlemaine have earnt their architects a shortlisting in two different categories in the 2025 Victorian Architecture Awards. Y2 Architecture has...

April 23, 2025

Father keeping Carmen’s legacy alive

"I DON'T want Carmen's message to die." That's why Ballarat's John Maher is persisting with his long-running efforts to have road safety made an official...

April 22, 2025

Orchestra to tour regions

ORCHESTRA Victoria is coming to Bendigo next month for a series of concerts as part of its 2025 regional tour. The shows will feature both...

April 21, 2025

Suicide prevention training making an impact

FEEDBACK on a Murray Primary Health Network (PHN) free suicide prevention training course has been overwhelmingly positive, according to the organisation's CEO, Matt Jones. "Since...

April 15, 2025

Walk or jog for dementia support next month

MORE than 300 people and 25 teams have already registered for the annual Bendigo Memory Walk and Jog event – Dementia Australia's biggest annual...

April 14, 2025

GP training first for urgent care clinic

THE Bendigo Urgent Care Clinic has become the first facility of its kind in Victoria to offer more training opportunities for general practitioner registrars. The...

April 14, 2025

Trams transformation on track in Bendigo

WORK in Bendigo to transform two historic W Class trams into unique picnic shelters is on schedule for completion in the middle of this...

April 12, 2025

Nats, Libs pledge $3.5m for sports upgrades

A COALITION government has committed to spend $3.5 million upgrading sports reserves in North Bendigo and Marong if it wins the 3 May election. Nationals...

April 8, 2025

Local venues in state pub awards

FOUR Bendigo venues have been named as finalists in the Australian Hotels Association (Victoria) 2025 state awards for excellence. The All Seasons Resort Hotel in...

April 5, 2025

MP calls for PSO presence in city

NATIONALS Member for Northern Victoria Gaelle Broad is continuing to pressure the State Government for better law and order resources, calling for more Protective...