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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...