July 19, 2024
Fibre Fair for textile artistry
TEXTILE artists and their creations are in the spotlight once again as the Bendigo Annual Artisans Fibre Fair takes place from today until Sunday.Now...
July 19, 2024
Business park to ease industrial space shortage
PLANS for a large industrial business park in East Bendigo have been approved by the City of Greater Bendigo councillors The 22,300 square-metre site at...
July 19, 2024
GPs support bulk billing move: Chesters
BULK billing by general practitioners in Bendigo has risen by nearly ten per cent since November last year, according to Member for Bendigo Lisa...
July 19, 2024
Spotlight back on Sandhurst home
NATIONALS Member for Northern Victoria Gaelle Broad has weighed into the issue of the abandoned former Sandhurst Boys' Home building. Ms Broad inspected the Finn...
July 19, 2024
Biennial arts fest is back
STRATHFIELDSAYE Primary School's anticipated biennial Community Arts Festival gets underway today. The two-day festival, based wholly at the school's Uxbridge Street property, starts with an...
July 19, 2024
Greening Gold Leaf
THE Gold Leaf Wetland Reserve in Huntly is set to receive another green upgrade when the Northern Bendigo Landcare Group hosts a planting event...
July 17, 2024
Social value for businesses at expo
AN event designed to help Bendigo businesses reach their social procurement goals will be held for the first time in the city. The Social Procurement...
July 17, 2024
National recognition for hairdressing identity
HAIRDRESSER and Bendigo TAFE teacher Lauren McIlrath has been recognised for her work in the industry, named an Australian Hair Industry Awards finalist. Ms McIlrath...
July 16, 2024
Tapping creativity this Water Week
YOUNG artists and designers are being encouraged to get their creative juices flowing in Coliban Water's 2024 National Water Week Poster Competition. The annual competition...
July 15, 2024
Sky’s the limit for student pilot
STUDENT pilot Amber Kennett has been given a lift in her efforts to take off into the skies. Ms Kennett has been awarded a new...
July 15, 2024
Combat car theft
MOTOR vehicle thefts in Victoria spiralled in the two months to March this year, prompting the Royal Automobile Club of Victoria to issue a...
July 14, 2024
LGBTIQA+ committee turned down
A REQUEST to have a special LGBTIQA+ committee set up to advise the City of Greater Bendigo has been turned down. A petition from Rainbow...
July 13, 2024
More exposure for artistic creators
VIDEOS by talented local artists have been unveiled as part of the City of Greater Bendigo's Create Lab small grants program. They were launched at...
July 12, 2024
Miner to share Fosterville plans
PLANS for continued operation of the Fosterville Gold Mine, near Bendigo, over the next 10 years will be outlined at a public information event...
July 12, 2024
Pool heater breakdown forces closure
THE Bendigo East Swimming Pool will remain closed until its heater can be replaced. The pool closed late last month when its heating system broke...
July 10, 2024
Sheep on show
THOUSANDS of sheep will take centre stage when the annual Australian Sheep and Wool Show is held at the Bendigo Showgrounds from July 19...
July 9, 2024
A Celtic mix of dance and magic
IRISH dance and magic spectacular Celtic Illusion is returning to Bendigo for a performance at the Ulumbarra Theatre on Saturday 13 July. Celtic Illusion is...
July 8, 2024
Phoenix FM goes digital
COMMUNITY radio station Phoenix FM is now broadcasting in digital quality, with a new state-of-the-art console going live last month. The American-made Wheatnet equipment was...
July 6, 2024
Chesters on cost of living relief
WITH the Federal Government's cost-of-living measures having taken effect on Monday, Labor MPs have been busily selling the various initiatives while insisting there will...
July 5, 2024
Hopes for theatre overhaul
LEADERS of a push for a major redevelopment of the J.B. Osborne Theatre in Kangaroo Flat are confident the ambitious plan will happen, following...
July 5, 2024
Skating and electric wonderland light up Bendigo these school holidays
HARGREAVES Mall and Rosalind Park are the places to be these school holidays, with two major attractions now in full swing. The pop-up ice skating...
July 3, 2024
Scavenger hunt for mental health help
A NEW bike-based fundraising event for mental health support and suicide prevention is scheduled to take place in Bendigo in late July. Frigid B*tch is...
July 2, 2024
Community hub under construction
BENDIGO is one of regional Victoria's ideal locations for those wanting to live a quiet country life in their retirement, but with all the...
July 2, 2024
Feeding those in need
A DESIRE to help their community has resulted in something of a milestone for Bendigo business owners Jason and Lindsay Tod, with the value...
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