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...
October 2, 2024
Stay home call for whooping cough sufferers
A BENDIGO region doctor has issued simple advice in the face of rising pertussis (whooping cough) cases in Victoria – stay home if you...
October 1, 2024
Culinary chaos as Signor Baffo takes control
INTERACTIVE children's comedy show Signor Baffo is coming to Bendigo for a performance at The Engine Room on 6 October. Actor/comedian Joshua Burton plays the...
September 29, 2024
First Nations fibre creations on show
AN exhibition at the Djaa Djuwima gallery is showcasing a collection of objects and art pieces made from different fibre materials by Bendigo region...
September 28, 2024
Guide for public asset management
MANAGEMENT of Bendigo's community assets will now be guided by a new City of Greater Bendigo policy. City councillors adopted the new Community Asset Policy...
September 28, 2024
Blasts from the past at collectables fair
THOSE with a sense of nostalgia or longing for items they owned in the past may find just what they're looking for when the...
September 27, 2024
Landscape review ready for planning scheme
CITY of Greater Bendigo councillors approved the next stage of the City's Big Hill and Mandurang Valley Landscape Review at their September meeting. At the...
September 27, 2024
City support for mine extension comes with conditions
A PROPOSAL to extend the life of the Fosterville Gold Mine by at least a decade has won qualified City council support, with a...
September 27, 2024
Official plan for heritage preservation
THE City of Greater Bendigo's efforts to manage and protect local heritage will now be guided by a formal strategy. In one of their final...
September 27, 2024
VIEW Club celebrates 30 years
THE Bendigo Evening VIEW Club notched up a significant milestone earlier this month, marking thirty years of supporting The Smith Family. More than 130 VIEW...
September 26, 2024
Lots to do this spring
LOOKING for things to do during the school holidays and throughout spring? There's an extensive program of local events and activities. A major event is...
September 24, 2024
Rotary contributes to food relief efforts
BENDIGO Foodshare's work in helping people eat better and live healthier lives has received financial support in the form of a five-thousand-dollar donation from...
September 23, 2024
Free training to fight suicide
A FREE, evidence-based suicide prevention training course is now available to anyone living in the Murray Primary Health Network region. Murray PHN is funding the...
September 20, 2024
Radio station up for national nod
PHOENIX FM is in the running for recognition in two categories of the 2024 Community Broadcasting Association of Australia national awards. The Bendigo station is...
September 20, 2024
Live to see the Seventh Wonder at The Capital
FLEETWOOD Mac tribute Seventh Wonder comes to The Capital to perform the band's entire Rumours album and other hits tomorrow night. Fronted by acclaimed singer/songwriter...
September 20, 2024
Tech deal could slash landfill volume
THE volume of waste being sent to landfill in Bendigo could be reduced to almost nothing under a new municipal plan. The City of Greater...
September 19, 2024
Fireworks, animals remain at City events – City of Greater Bendigo council meeting briefs
Fireworks and animal-based entertainment will continue to be part of City of Greater Bendigo events, although alternatives will be considered. Councillors on Monday voted to...
September 17, 2024
Display homes take out regional awards
HOUSE builder Metricon has won two northern Victoria awards for display properties in Strathfieldsaye. Its Amira 28BP and the Chelsea 33 won the Best Volume...
September 17, 2024
Supergroup supports Benny Ward
PERTH musician Benny Ward is bringing his new supergroup Benny J and the Psych Ward to the region for a show at the Red...
September 16, 2024
Local teams to score at First Nations sport carnival
BENDIGO'S representation at next month's Victorian Aboriginal Community Services Association senior football and netball carnival in Portarlington has received a State Government funding boost. Minister...
September 14, 2024
Cash for tiny towns
REGIONAL Victorian towns with populations of up to five thousand people are being invited to take advantage of State Government funding. Premier and Member for...
September 14, 2024
BDAC awarded for supporting mothers
THE Bendigo and District Aboriginal Co-operative has won a state award for its work in helping new and expectant mothers. Its Garinga Bupup Early Intervention...
September 13, 2024
Difficulties couldn’t stop Luke’s ride for Lifeline
LONG-distance cyclist Luke Baker arrived in Bendigo on Tuesday, having overcome various obstacles to ride more than three thousand, two hundred kilometres to raise...
September 13, 2024
Lovell hits out at intersection ‘failure’
LIBERAL Member for Northern Victoria Wendy Lovell has criticised the State Government for what she claims is a failure to commit to upgrading a...
Latest News
Dec 23, 2024
Local artists challenged to emulate Frida
Dec 23, 2024
Local artist profile: Kalo Davis
Dec 23, 2024
Netball’s best returning to regional Victoria
Dec 22, 2024
From the desk of Roland Rocchiccioli
Dec 21, 2024