October 29, 2024
Christmas post deadlines announced
AUSTRALIA Post has nominated the last-sending dates for delivery in Australia and overseas for people who want to ensure their gifts and cards arrive...
October 29, 2024
World strength titles in their sights
THREE of Bendigo's strongest athletes are preparing to flex their muscles at the Official Strongman Games in the United States in December. Sharlene 'Charlie' Lendon,...
October 29, 2024
New home for Scouts officially open
THE Strathfieldsaye Scout Group's new home has been officially opened by Premier and Member for Bendigo East Jacinta Allan. The purpose-built hall is part of...
October 28, 2024
The best of Irish dancing at national titles
BENDIGO became the national capital of Irish dancing when the city hosted the Australian Irish Dancing Championships earlier this month. A total of 1200 competitors...
October 28, 2024
SES volunteers’ flood rescue efforts recognised
FIVE volunteers from the SES Marong unit and one from the Bendigo unit have been named the inaugural winners of the Australian Search and...
October 26, 2024
Exhibition with a different take on sculpture
BENDIGO'S Living Arts Space is hosting a new exhibition featuring the work of local creatives Andre Sardone and Noel Muscat. Metal Morphix showcases the works...
October 20, 2024
Extensions approved for heritage property in Strathdale
BENDIGO city councillors have approved extensions and alterations to a heritage-listed property at Strathdale. At their final meeting before this month’s local government elections bring...
October 18, 2024
City nominates key flood, storm damage repair sites
HUNTLY and Epsom are among areas that will receive priority upgrade and improvement works after suffering flood and storm damage earlier this year and...
October 18, 2024
New tanker bolsters brigade preparations
THE Eaglehawk Fire Brigade is ready for the challenges the coming fire season may bring, with its brand new heavy tanker already in use. It...
October 18, 2024
Free camping at state parks this summer
VICTORIAN holidaymakers have something to look forward to this summer – they can camp for free. The state government has announced it is making camping...
October 15, 2024
Storages steady despite dry winter
WATER storage levels in the Bendigo region are holding steady despite a drier than usual winter, according to Coliban Water. General manager of water and...
October 15, 2024
Prepare properties for fire season
CITY of Greater Bendigo officers are encouraging residents to get ready for summer by preparing their properties before the fire danger period is declared...
October 14, 2024
New funding round for young artists
YOUNG artists have another opportunity to secure financial support for their work, with the City of Greater Bendigo opening applications for the next round...
October 12, 2024
State gong for military museum volunteer
VIETNAM veteran Peter Ball is the state's best museum volunteer, winning the Victorian Museums and Galleries Volunteer of the Year Award for his nearly...
October 11, 2024
Former mining site to be ‘healed’
A STATE Government department is teaming up with a Bendigo Aboriginal organisation and the City council to rehabilitate a former mining site in Golden...
October 11, 2024
Surgical robot a step closer
ST John of God Hospital Bendigo has struck gold in its fundraising drive for a surgical robot, receiving a substantial donation from Agnico Eagle,...
October 10, 2024
Fun for all at annual children’s week fest
HARGREAVES Mall and part of Williamson Street will be bursting with free activities and live entertainment as part of the City of Greater Bendigo's...
October 9, 2024
Developer hails council move on Ravenswood
A MAJOR Australian property developer has hailed the inclusion of Ravenswood in a City of Greater Bendigo investigation into future housing sites as a...
October 4, 2024
Oval purchase to benefit juniors
JUNIOR sport will be the big winner from a City of Greater Bendigo move to buy an oval in Golden Square. The City announced last...
October 4, 2024
Language a challenge for migrants seeking healthcare: report
MORE needs to be done to help people from non-English speaking backgrounds achieve better healthcare outcomes, according to Murray Primary Health Network chief executive...
October 4, 2024
Pat notches up a century
UNTIL recently, Pat Henshall thought she'd never done anything of note in her life. But now the Kangaroo Flat resident has turned 100, that's surely...
October 4, 2024
Colour and cuisine at multicultural festival
THE Garden for the Future in White Hills will burst into colour and activity when the popular Zinda Festival takes place there this month. The...
October 4, 2024
Rural land use plan closer
PUBLIC opinion will be sought later this year on a review of the City of Greater Bendigo's Rural Areas Strategy. The review will be open...
October 3, 2024
Dalek drops in for Lifeline
ANYONE who bought a pizza from one of the four Domino's stores in Bendigo one day late last month were contributing to Lifeline's Hello...
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