Blues skipper thankful for local support
KERRYN Harrington said while personal accolades are a great honour, they couldn’t be further from her focus ahead of her fifth AFLW...
Sandhurst product keen for Sri Lanka tour
SET to join the Australia A squad to tour Sri Lanka in June, cricketer Todd Murphy knows he has the support of...
Chesters’ dominance continues
RE-ELECTED for a fourth term, Member for Bendigo Lisa Chesters said while she’s excited to be able to serve as part of...
Family fundraiser goes above and beyond
GERRI’S Journey reached its conclusion on Saturday night, with an auction wrapping up the Stevens family’s fundraising efforts.
In March this...
Stadium gets naming sponsor
FROM June, Bendigo Stadium will be known as the Red Energy Arena, after the power utility acquired naming rights for the stadium’s...
Ceremony acknowledges years of service
THE lifeblood of clubs in Bendigo are volunteers, and in a special ceremony at the Bendigo Stadium, five people were recognised for...
New coach hopes to re-ignite Spirit
THE Bendigo Spirit have announced their new head coach, just over a month after SEN took ownership of the WNBL side.
Indigenous film showcase returns
THE Central Victorian Indigenous Film Festival is back for a sixth year, celebrating First Nations culture and people on the big screen.
Suns to shine on home turf
FIDA footy is coming to Queen Elizabeth Oval for the first time in its history. The oval will host round three of the central conference...
Pushing up for mental health in June
LIFELINE Central Victoria and Mallee is once again joining forces with the Push-Up Challenge to raise money for their crisis support service and wider...
Pop-rock duo kicking lockdown blues
TWO-piece indie pop-rock act, This Way North, are hitting the road in May for a host of regional shows, including at the Old Church...
Gala to celebrate borough businesses
EAGLEHAWK enterprises are invited to attend a gala night to celebrate all businesses in the Borough. Organised by Be.Bendigo and convened by Empowering Eaglehawk, the...
Helping hands recognised for hard work
THE nation’s largest annual celebration of volunteers in on this week, and Bendigo Volunteer Resource Centre manager Helen Yorston said it’s the perfect time...
Celebration of the written word
THEMES of change and hope resonated throughout the Bendigo Writers’ Festival over the weekend. For Bendigo locals Giselle Lawler and Amy Rogers, the festival’s timing...
Telco makes IT acquisitions
BENDIGO Telco has acquired two central Victorian technology businesses, which managing director Kevin Dole said is a strategic move for the local tech firm. MGR...
Pub night returns for deaf community
OVER twenty years ago, the Bendigo Deaf community used to have regular pub nights to catch up over a drink. Now, passionate members of the...
Great Stupa ready to shine
LIGHTS and colours will return to the Great Stupa of Universal Compassion next month for the Illumin8 celebration. From 6pm to 8pm on Saturday, 4...
Pushing up for mental health in June
LIFELINE Central Victoria and Mallee is once again joining forces with the Push-Up Challenge to raise money for their crisis support service...
Girls’ school reunion marks milestone
SEVENTY years ago, a group of girls met when they started secondary school. They didn’t know it at the time, but they would go on...
Talking first time fears
FOR authors, publishing your first book can be a daunting task. But for writers Kate Mildenhall and Katherine Collette, the first time is something that...
Candidates address voters at public forum
BENDIGO voters had the chance to question their Federal election candidates on Monday, in a public forum hosted by three community groups. Bendigo Sustainability Group,...
Grants open across Strathfieldsaye
COMMUNITY groups in Strathfieldsaye can now apply for the latest round of grants for projects and activities that contribute to the region’s development. The Strathfieldsaye...
Book it in: festival to flourish
THIS weekend, creative minds and storytellers will take to View Street and surrounds for this year’s Bendigo Writers’ Festival. Event director Rosemary Sorensen has once...
Hanson heads into town
ONE Nation leader and Queensland Senator, Pauline Hanson, stopped in Bendigo last Wednesday as part of a campaign trail supporting her Victorian candidates. Ms Hanson...