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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

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

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

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

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 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 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

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 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

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 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 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 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,...

October 11, 2024

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...

October 10, 2024

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...

October 9, 2024

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...

October 4, 2024

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...