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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Flood recovery program to end
SUPPORT for Bendigo businesses and individuals under the government-funded Partners in Wellbeing Flood Recovery Program will officially end this Sunday 30 June. Be.Bendigo has been...
Celebrating students’ achievements
THREE Bendigo TAFE graduates have been recognised as part of the 2024 Victorian Young Achiever Awards. Nursing graduate Taylah Firmer, training and assessment, leadership and...
Chess for everyone in the mall
CHESS fever is set to hit Hargreaves Mall during the approaching school holidays when two Chess in the Mall days take place. A joint initiative...
Healthy framework to flourish
INTERESTED in helping develop a better system of food production and consumption in the Loddon Campaspe region? Community members are invited to participate in a...
Multicultural service seeks donated laptops
UNUSED or surplus laptop computers need not just become e-waste because Loddon Campaspe Multicultural Services can make good use of them. The organisation is asking...
Support for self-advocacy
HELPING people with disabilities to help themselves will be the focus of a new federally-funded project in the Bendigo region. The Rights Information and Advocacy...
Childcarers pay hike explained
FEDERAL Member for Bendigo Lisa Chesters has spread the message of a forthcoming pay rise for early childhood education and care workers during a...
SNAP trial for golden staph treatment
BENDIGO Health is helping improve methods of treating Staphylococcus aureus bloodstream infections, commonly known as golden staph, through participation in a worldwide trial. The hospital...
Forging ahead on trades and the environment
THREE new Bendigo TAFE projects are being lauded as major advances in the organisation's focus on boosting access to education opportunities and a greener...
Drop health merger plan: Lovell
LIBERAL Member for Northern Victoria Wendy Lovell has called on the State Government to abandon its plan to amalgamate Victorian health services. Speaking in parliament,...
Design nod for GovHub
GALKANGU - Bendigo GovHub has been recognised in the 2024 Victorian Architecture Awards. The building designed by Lyons Architecture received a commendation in the commercial...
Get started on your startup
THOSE with a business startup idea are being reminded that help is available to make their concept a reality, with Startup Central Victoria's next...