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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Hitmakers to sing and tell it all
CHOIRBOYS, one of Australia's most enduring and popular rock bands, bring their show Run To Paradise to The Capital in Bendigo tomorrow night. Run To...
Charcoal scenes from where Lyn stands
WORK by award-winning Bendigo artist Lyn Raymer is on display in the city's Living Arts Space until next month. The From where I stand exhibition...
Long Gully neighbours surveyed
MENTAL health and community safety have been identified as primary issues by those who have responded to a Long Gully Neighbourhood Centre community survey. Data...