March 25, 2022
Kids’ health on the menu
A NEW initiative will be rolled out in the City of Greater Bendigo to encourage children and families to eat and drink healthier. The Healthy...
March 24, 2022
Preventing suicide a shared path
FOR the first time since 2019, suicide prevention advocates and supporters met up to literally take their message to the streets of Bendigo. The Suicide...
March 24, 2022
Concerns raised over airport contract
THE Federal opposition, through local member Lisa Chesters, has voiced concern over the insecurity of funding for proposed Bendigo Airport upgrades. Last week Ms Chesters,...
March 24, 2022
Community hits the road for great causes
HUNDREDS of cyclists got on their bikes for a good cause on Sunday for the G.J Gardiner Homes Bendigo Cycling Classic. The Classic raises thousands...
March 24, 2022
Revved up for vintage bike rally
HUNDREDS of Japanese motorcycles will be on display at the Dai Gum San Precinct from Friday to Sunday, as a major rally rolls into...
March 24, 2022
Suns ready for new season
MEMBERS of one of Bendigo’s most inclusive sport clubs could barely contain their excitement to be back preparing for another season. Last Wednesday, the Bendigo...
March 24, 2022
Touring the region on two-wheels
THE Great Dividing Trail and Goldfields Track are about to become the backdrop to an introduction into the unique sport of bikepacking. Lewis Ciddor has...
March 23, 2022
Melbourne band bringing the soul
FINALLY on the road and touring, rock and soul band Leslie D. King and the Trembling Shakes are bringing their high energy show to...
March 23, 2022
Greblo to perform in Melbourne
AFTER a two-year hiatus, Bendigo comedian Ash Greblo will return the Melbourne International Comedy Festival next month. Performing alongside Melbourne comics Lewis Dowell and Raewyn...
March 22, 2022
Green thumb festival returns
CLEAN living across the region will once again be celebrated when the Bendigo Sustainability returns later this month. Thirty stallholders will be at the Garden...
March 19, 2022
Friends group working hard
THE unsung heroes of the Bendigo Botanic Gardens have been working tirelessly to help maintain the beautiful space in White Hills. Working out of the...
March 19, 2022
Artist and advocate coming to festival
WHEN Eliza Hull chose to become a parent, her decision was not met with the excitement she expected. The artist, who lives in Castlemaine, has...
March 18, 2022
Booze-free beverage tasting
A NEW beer tasting event with a difference is coming to town next month. Bendigo’s first non-alcoholic drinks tasting is set to take place at...
March 18, 2022
Free talks for heart health
DO you know the warning signs of a heart attack? A new joint project from the Heart Foundation, Ambulance Victoria, Monash University, and the Victorian...
March 17, 2022
Borough rallies around local legend
THE community of Eaglehawk has come together to support one of its own, raising money and support for Eaglehawk Football Netball Club life member...
March 17, 2022
Festival program full of pride
FOR the next three weekends, Bendigo will celebrate its rainbow communities as part of the annual Bendigo Pride festival. The event will run from Friday,...
March 17, 2022
Mining industry going electric
TEN electric mining vehicles have been developed in Bendigo and are set to be dispatched to mines across Australia next month. Mining innovation company Safescape...
March 17, 2022
Bendigo team ready to race
THE Australian HPV Super Series returns this month and Bendigo team Wattle Racing will be looking to get back on top. The sport involves human-powered...
March 16, 2022
Powerful Pride performance
THIS year’s Bendigo Pride Festival will include a unique look into family and gendered violence faced by LGBTQIA+ communities. A one-man show from Russ Vickery...
March 14, 2022
Celebrating Australia on the big screen
STAR Cinema’s third annual Bendigo Festival of Australian Film will return on Friday next week. Cinema manager Martin Myles said he is proud to present...
March 13, 2022
Borough businesses back comp
RESIDENTS have the chance to win some cash thanks to a new Empowering Eaglehawk competition, open until the end of March. Fifteen businesses contributed to...
March 12, 2022
Indigenous author returns to writers’ fest
TORRES Strait Islander union leader turned author Thomas Mayor will make his second appearance at the Bendigo Writers’ Festival this May. Last year, Mayor spoke...
March 12, 2022
Drama program back with a bang
AFTER getting the word out that the after-school drama program has returned from about an eight-month hiatus, participant numbers at Alise Amarant’s Props Theatre...
March 11, 2022
Plan gets official launch
A NEW climate ready plan has been launched, designed to build the region’s resilience against climate change. The document was developed after the State Government...
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