September 17, 2024
Display homes take out regional awards
HOUSE builder Metricon has won two northern Victoria awards for display properties in Strathfieldsaye. Its Amira 28BP and the Chelsea 33 won the Best Volume...
September 16, 2024
Local teams to score at First Nations sport carnival
BENDIGO'S representation at next month's Victorian Aboriginal Community Services Association senior football and netball carnival in Portarlington has received a State Government funding boost. Minister...
September 14, 2024
BDAC awarded for supporting mothers
THE Bendigo and District Aboriginal Co-operative has won a state award for its work in helping new and expectant mothers. Its Garinga Bupup Early Intervention...
September 14, 2024
Cash for tiny towns
REGIONAL Victorian towns with populations of up to five thousand people are being invited to take advantage of State Government funding. Premier and Member for...
September 13, 2024
Lovell hits out at intersection ‘failure’
LIBERAL Member for Northern Victoria Wendy Lovell has criticised the State Government for what she claims is a failure to commit to upgrading a...
September 13, 2024
Difficulties couldn’t stop Luke’s ride for Lifeline
LONG-distance cyclist Luke Baker arrived in Bendigo on Tuesday, having overcome various obstacles to ride more than three thousand, two hundred kilometres to raise...
September 12, 2024
Hitmakers to sing and tell it all
CHOIRBOYS, one of Australia's most enduring and popular rock bands, bring their show Run To Paradise to The Capital in Bendigo tomorrow night. Run To...
September 9, 2024
Charcoal scenes from where Lyn stands
WORK by award-winning Bendigo artist Lyn Raymer is on display in the city's Living Arts Space until next month. The From where I stand exhibition...
September 8, 2024
Long Gully neighbours surveyed
MENTAL health and community safety have been identified as primary issues by those who have responded to a Long Gully Neighbourhood Centre community survey. Data...
September 7, 2024
Ongoing mine operations queried
TWO City of Greater Bendigo councillors have voiced concerns about Agnico Eagle's plans for the continued operation of its Fosterville Gold Mine. Crs Jennifer Alden...
September 7, 2024
New chair for Bendigo Kangan Institute
TEACHER and former Australian Council of Trade Unions president Sharan Burrow has been named the new chair of the Bendigo Kangan Institute board. Her appointment...
September 6, 2024
School upgrade a step closer
THE multimillion-dollar Bendigo Special Developmental School upgrade has officially begun, with a ceremonial sod-turning taking place last week. Member for Bendigo West Maree Edwards joined...
September 6, 2024
Boost to tourism icons
TWO leading Bendigo tourist attractions have received substantial financial support to help their plans for growth. Member for Bendigo West Maree Edwards announced on Monday...
September 6, 2024
Addiction treatment centre opens in Bendigo
A MULTIMILLION-dollar treatment centre to support people with alcohol and drug dependence has opened in North Bendigo. Wanyanimbik Wayawan is being operated by Bendigo Community...
September 5, 2024
City spreads financial burden of developments
THE City of Greater Bendigo has tightened up its process of applying development contributions to projects throughout the municipality in a move to better...
September 2, 2024
Hoodoo Gurus to rock in 2025
IN response to demand, the Hoodoo Gurus have added Bendigo to the itinerary of their national Back to the Stoneage tour as one of...
September 1, 2024
Poet’s haiku commended
A HAIKU poem about moments of kindness in a regional hospital has earned high praise in a national award for a Bendigo writer. Dr Michael...
August 30, 2024
Shining a light on our youth
THE young people of Bendigo can now have their contributions and accomplishments recognised through a new City of Greater Bendigo youth awards program. Announced last...
August 30, 2024
Tenants to light up mall lanterns
THE two Hargreaves Mall 'lanterns' are again available for businesses and sole traders to rent free of charge for up to six months. The City...
August 30, 2024
Family link in new hotel ownership
WHEN the Gold Mines Hotel in Golden Square came up for sale, an historic family connection made the decision to buy it a simple...
August 30, 2024
More crisis accom for the region
MORE emergency accommodation for women and children will be built in Bendigo using $2.5 million in Federal Government funding. Minister for Social Services Amanda Rishworth...
August 30, 2024
Activities for better community health
HEALTHY Loddon Campaspe is introducing a range of new programs in the region to further promote and encourage community health. Two parkruns, two healthy eating...
August 30, 2024
New courts on the way in Strathfieldsaye
WORK on new tennis and netball courts in Strathfieldsaye started this week. The City of Greater Bendigo is spending $1.047 million on the project, which...
August 29, 2024
Changed payment choices on new rate notices
MOST property owners in Bendigo will by now have received their latest rates notice, now with options to pay in smaller, regular amounts. The City...
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