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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...