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May 1, 2026

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...

February 19, 2026

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...

February 5, 2026

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...

January 28, 2026

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...

January 16, 2026

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...

January 8, 2026

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...

January 8, 2026

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...

December 8, 2025

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...

November 19, 2025

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...

November 11, 2025

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...

October 30, 2025

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...

October 27, 2025

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...

October 27, 2025

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...

October 24, 2025

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...

October 16, 2025

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...

October 13, 2025

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...

September 28, 2025

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...

September 18, 2025

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...

September 18, 2025

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...

September 3, 2025

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...

August 24, 2025

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...

August 20, 2025

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...

August 15, 2025

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...

August 11, 2025

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,...