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
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 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 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
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 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 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 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 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
Biking that breaks barriers
A NEW volunteer group in Bendigo is helping older people and those with disabilities get the wind in their hair by offering free trishaw...
August 2, 2024
Heavy tankers for two brigades
TWO Bendigo region fire brigades will have better resources to call on this fire season, taking delivery recently of new heavy tankers. Premier and Member...
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...
July 31, 2024
Young bands to battle
MUSICIANS looking for their big break will get their chance in the BendiGLOW Youth Fest Battle of the Bands competition in September. First prize is...
July 28, 2024
Student up for top honours
A BENDIGO TAFE student is in the running to be named the Victorian Training Awards Koorie Student of the Year. Angelika Fevaleaki's nomination as a...
July 28, 2024
Course on sustainable land management
FARMERS are being encouraged to sign up for the next Healthy Landscapes holistic grazing management short course, which starts on 2 August. The City of...
July 27, 2024
Treasures to collect at coin fair
CHRISTMAS will come early for coin enthusiasts when the Bendigo Coin and Collectables Club hosts its annual fair at the showgrounds on Saturday 3...
July 26, 2024
No to footpath request – City of Greater Bendigo council meeting briefs
THE City of Greater Bendigo council has refused a request for a change in the siting of a footpath on Simpsons Road in Eaglehawk. A...
July 26, 2024
Luke’s long ride for Lifeline
MENTAL health advocate Luke Baker is training hard ahead of the massive challenge of riding a bicycle from Western Australia to Bendigo in aid...
July 26, 2024
Anti-violence rally part of national campaign
ANOTHER rally against domestic violence will take place in Rosalind Park on Sunday. The protest, among more than 25 around Australia, is part of the...
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