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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Veg fest a feast of diverse flavour
VEGETARIAN and vegan dishes will be on the menu when The Great Stupa hosts its Vegecareian Festival this Saturday. The free event at the Myers...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...