Hearing care not just about the ears, audiologists learn
Bendigo hearing specialists have spent three days in Ballarat this week broadening their knowledge and skills in whole-person care, with a central emphasis that...
Special day out for Central Highlands farmers
CENTRAL Highlands farmers will be the focus of a full-day event aimed at providing specialised development tools and information next month. Commerce Ballarat is organising...
Phoenix hopes to rise at a new home
ONE of Bendigo's leading community radio stations, Phoenix FM, needs a new home. The volunteer-run and award-winning station, based in Reservoir Road in Kennington, has...
State sporting awards open for nominations
NOMINATIONS for the state's most prestigious sporting awards will be open until the middle of February. The Victorian Sport Awards are presented by the State...
Interns take first step in medical careers
BENDIGO Health has welcomed 43 new doctors this month as they start their 12-month internship program, marking the first step in their medical careers...
Festive season reminder on batteries, appliances
SUSTAINABILITY Victoria (SV) has launched a new campaign to raise awareness about the safe disposal of batteries and electronics, as many households introduce new...
Festive season reminder on batteries, appliances
SUSTAINABILITY Victoria (SV) has launched a new campaign to raise awareness about the safe disposal of batteries and electronics, as many households introduce new...
Weekend deliveries in place as pre-Christmas demand rises
ONLINE shoppers can now expect to receive their parcels on any day of the week as Australia Post introduces pre-Christmas weekend deliveries. Saturday and Sunday...
Councils, police look to stronger relationship
REGIONAL councils have moved to establish a stronger working relationship with police in a bid to improve community safety. Regional Cities Victoria (RCV), which represents...
Prince, Corr take top positions at City of Greater Bendigo council table
THE Greater Bendigo City Council has elected Cr Thomas Prince as mayor and Cr Karen Corr as his deputy for the 2025-26 municipal year. They...
Theatre overhaul abandoned as funding efforts fail
PLANS to redevelop the JB Osborne Theatre in Kangaroo Flat have been shelved due to a lack of external funding support. The Kangaroo Flat Community...
Needs of the homeless a key priority: Murray PHN chief
FIVE out of every one thousand people in Bendigo are homeless and two are marginally housed, a new Murray Primary Health Network (PHN) report...
Shed for sharing, repairing celebrates second birthday
COMMUNITY-led circular economy initiative the Bendigo Share and Repair Shed has just completed its second year of operation, and has gone from strength to...
Catchment authority chair, board members stepping down
CORANGAMITE Catchment Management Authority (CCMA) chair Cath Jenkins is one of four long-term board members stepping down from their roles. The CCMA announced the departures...
Government falling short on housing: roundtable
THE Federal Government must fix housing trade shortages and do more to help first homebuyers, according to participants in a regional roundtable event in...
Another big art show shaping up for cathedral
ORGANISERS of the long-running St Paul's Cathedral art show are confident that this year's instalment will again be a major attraction for Bendigo region...
Faster internet available after NBN upgrade
THOUSANDS of households and businesses in Bendigo can now access the fastest speeds offered by the national broadband provider NBN Co. The provider announced last...
Business chief calls for rethink on ESVF levy
BALLARAT business advocate Jodie Gillett has called on the State Government to take another look at its controversial new Emergency Services and Volunteers Fund...
Spring beers on tap at Cambrian equinox party
THREE local breweries and a popular North Bendigo hotel will join forces again this weekend for a Spring Equinox Party. The 10-hour event will feature...
Ahaan has sights set on highest chess accolade
YOUNG Bendigo chess player Ahaan Tadakamadla has high hopes for his future in the game – and given his success at a recent interschool...
Matilda makes her mark at culinary competition
WHEN Matilda Payne decided to make professional cooking her career, she moved to Bendigo and signed up at TAFE. Now the up-and-coming chef has just...
Chance for prospective bankers to gain experience
WESTPAC will next year offer places in a new regional graduate program, with Bendigo as one of the options. The regional program builds on the...
Waiting on the work-from-home details: Tibbett
BENDIGO'S peak business advocacy body Be.Bendigo is holding fire on a reaction to the State Government's plans to legislate work-from-home entitlements until it knows...
Chambers need more government help: alliance chief
VICTORIAN Regional Chamber Alliance (VRCA) chair Jodie Gillett wants the State Government to provide more support to regional and local chambers of commerce. Ms Gillett,...
