August 23, 2024
Taungurung flag flying
THE Taungurung Sovereign Flag is now flying permanently at the front of the City of Greater Bendigo office in Heathcote. An official flag-raising ceremony took...
August 23, 2024
Golden Square amendment on exhibition
A PLANNING scheme amendment aimed at protecting buildings and areas of heritage significance in Golden Square and beyond is open for public comment. The proposed...
August 23, 2024
Robot ramp could be a transport gamechanger
A MAIDEN Gully robotics designer is developing what could be a revolutionary way of improving access to trains for people of all abilities, and...
August 21, 2024
All things pop culture at Bendi-Con
POP culture nirvana comes to town once again when Bendi-Con touches down at Red Energy Arena on Sunday 25 August. Regional Victoria's premier pop culture...
August 20, 2024
Support group tackling cancer fatigue
WHEN he was diagnosed with cancer early this year, Mark Friswell knew he had a battle on his hands. But what he didn't expect was...
August 20, 2024
Food insecurity above state average
ALMOST ten per cent of Bendigo's population does not have access to a secure supply of affordable and nutritious food, according to the City...
August 19, 2024
Bendigo shares in funds for food relief
BENDIGO Foodshare is to share in one-and-a-half million dollars of State Government funding for six regional food relief services. The funding will be distributed among...
August 17, 2024
Respond to community health survey
MORE than fifty people have already responded to a Bendigo Community Health Services survey on healthy eating, active living, smoking and vaping. The survey, the...
August 16, 2024
State job for Bendigo veteran
BENDIGO veterans advocate Peter Swandale has been appointed to serve on the Victorian Veterans Council. Mr Swandale is a past president of the Bendigo District...
August 16, 2024
City makes pitch for federal cash
A CITY of Greater Bendigo deputation travelled to Canberra this week in a bid to secure Federal funding for priority projects ahead of the...
August 16, 2024
City service on par with other LGAs
SIXTY per cent of people who had contact with the City of Greater Bendigo over the last twelve months are happy with the service...
August 16, 2024
Calling all stations for Radiofest
AMATEUR and CB radio enthusiasts will converge on the Bendigo East Hall when the city's Radiofest switches on this weekend. The Bendigo Amateur Radio and...
August 14, 2024
Health crisis changes Bindi’s outlook on diabetes
COMPLICATIONS after ankle surgery and the prospect of losing a leg changed everything for Queensland woman Bindi Sunderland. It was during a trip to Bendigo...
August 11, 2024
Alpaca industry comes to town
BENDIGO will become the country's alpaca capital when it hosts the Australian Alpaca Association National Show over three days later this month. More than 300...
August 9, 2024
Intersection the worst: RACV survey
THE Midland Highway and Howard Street intersection in Epsom is the most dangerous in regional Victoria, according to an RACV road safety survey. Long regarded...
August 9, 2024
Seeking ideas for city assets
A DRAFT City of Greater Bendigo Community Asset Policy is open for public comment until 20 August. Community assets include everything from buildings, public toilets,...
August 9, 2024
Origami houses highlight homelessness
HAVEN Home Safe's Bendigo staff made a major contribution to a Victorian Homelessness Network initiative raising awareness of the state's social housing deficit. Thousands of...
August 9, 2024
Support for migrant upskilling
THE SisterWorks hub in Bendigo has received a major Federal grant to support its efforts to help migrant women find work. The hub has been...
August 9, 2024
Boon for bookworms at Rotary shop
THERE'S some good news for readers and book lovers in general, with the Eaglehawk Rotary Club Book Shop set to open for a trial...
August 3, 2024
Finance tips for young business people
DEVELOPING business people can learn how to keep their books balanced when Be.Bendigo's Young Professionals Network hosts a second financial advice seminar on Wednesday...
August 3, 2024
Partnering for youth employment
A NEW partnership is expected to improve job prospects for young people in Bendigo. Bendigo Bank has teamed up with headspace Bendigo to build closer...
August 2, 2024
Music and art helps soothe hospital experience
ST John of God Bendigo Hospital's patients are set to have a calmer, more pleasant stay as music and art fills the atrium. A baby...
August 2, 2024
Water main halts public toilet work
A PREVIOUSLY-unknown water main beneath the site of Elmore's new public toilet and changing place has brought construction to a halt. The $520,000 project at...
August 2, 2024
Town repeats tourism awards success
BENDIGO has taken first place at the 2024 Victorian Top Tourism Town awards announced last week. Bendigo was named winner in the Top Tourism Town...
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