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November 5, 2024

Blokes prepare for a big lunch in Bendigo

THE annual Bendigo's Biggest Ever Blokes Lunch later this month is shaping as the best yet, according to event chair Neil Macdonald. Mr Macdonald said...

November 4, 2024

Get digging at the gardens

THE City of Greater Bendigo's annual Tulip Dig will take place next week. The event, at the Conservatory Gardens, gets underway at 9am on Thursday...

November 2, 2024

Trishaw rides taking off at lake gardens

THE new volunteer group giving older people and those with disabilities free trishaw rides in Bendigo is one step closer to securing its own...

November 2, 2024

Advocate inducted into women’s honour roll

ONE of Australia's leaders in the campaign to eradicate violence against women, Bendigo's Julie Oberin, has been inducted into the 2024 Victorian Honour Roll...

November 1, 2024

Mental health support centre ready to help

THE new Loddon Mallee Mental Health and Wellbeing Connect Centre in Bendigo is officially open. The Wills Street property was opened by Minister for Mental...

November 1, 2024

Cleaner transport campaign attracts government funding

THE City of Greater Bendigo's plan to achieve a zero-emissions transport system has received a substantial financial push with a State Government grant of...

November 1, 2024

Day carers up for national honour

BENDIGO Family Day Care is among the finalists in this year's national Excellence in Family Day Care Awards. The nomination places the service among Australia's...

November 1, 2024

NDIS participants to have their say

BENDIGO region people involved in the National Disability Insurance Scheme will have an opportunity to detail their experiences at a public hearing today. The hearing,...

November 1, 2024

Market back on home soil

THE Bendigo Community Farmer's Market is moving 'home' to Golden Square. The move, made in partnership with Bendigo Foodshare, will see the market return to...

October 31, 2024

Seed swap key for food security

THE Long Gully Community Garden's spring seedling and seed swap last month wasn't as busy as it could have been, but it remains as...

October 29, 2024

Scouts on the hunt for recyclables

SCOUTS across Victoria are stepping up their search for recyclable containers following the launch of a new competition under the State Government's Container Deposit...

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 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 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

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 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 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 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 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...