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
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
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
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...
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
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,...
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
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 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 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
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 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 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 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 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...
October 12, 2024
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...
October 11, 2024
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,...
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