Science focus for school
LAST week, students from Creek Street Christian College took part in ANSTO’s National Science Week hackathon. Over three days the hackathon involved small teams brainstorming...
Charity ride reaches top gear
UNIVERSITY lecturer Brad Hodge’s bike journey from Bendigo to Uluru has not been without some hiccups, battling headwinds, rain, and border closures. After riding to...
Student earns STEM scholarship
LA Trobe University student Caitlin Buchan has been awarded a scholarship aimed at helping her continue pursuing a career in engineering. Ms Buchan is one...
GovHub gets green light for construction
BEHIND temporary walls on Lyttleton Terrace lies the site of one of the City’s most exciting projects. Last Wednesday, construction of Bendigo’s GovHub officially began,...
Podium goal for Olympic swimmer – Bendigo Sports Star Award
JENNA Strauch is ready to get back in the pool and compete at the highest level and off the back of her showing that...
Slow progress for senior program
WALKING Basketball is the latest program to make its way to Bendigo Basketball, with a focus on improving the physical activity of older and...
City launches streams of grants
THE City of Greater Bendigo has announced a new grants fund for eligible businesses. Over $700,000 is available for businesses as part of the City’s...
Funding boost for new buildings
MARIST College will soon have a new arts and technology building. The school received $2 million to go towards the new $7.3 million facility which...
Swooping season set to swing in spring
WITH spring around the corner, Victorians are being reminded that the warmer weather will see the return of swooping birds. Native birds such as magpies...
Dignity drive continues
THROUGHOUT August, the community is being encouraged to donate women’s sanitary products for people in crisis. Leader of Share the Dignity for the Loddon Murray...
Program aims to help businesses thrive
PRIOR to the coronavirus pandemic, supporting local businesses was a big focus for regional towns, and now it seems more important than ever. With that...
Plans made public – City of Greater Bendigo Council Briefs
FOUR documents designed to assist the municipality with decision making will be released in draft form for public viewing. The draft council plan 2021-2025, 10-year...
Program puts police in kids’ corners
ONCE known solely for discos, Bendigo Blue Light is now focusing on building the confidence of children in the boxing ring. Head coach at Hit...
Perfect pair get grand uncorking
A NEW social phenomenon has landed at Hargreaves Mall. Pinot and Picasso Bendigo officially opened last Friday night with a special VIP night and the...
Working for the future
GOLDFIELDS Local Learning and Employment Network is calling on young professionals to inspire the next generation of workers. The Young Industry Ambassador program involves people...
Local music looks to retake the stage
AN indie network of artists will hopefully be returning to live shows next week for its winter showcase. Poppet Head Records is made up of...
Science set to roar, for real
THE nation’s biggest celebration of science is back on this month. This National Science Week will be celebrated by schools, community groups and discovery centres...
Painted cockatoos flock to children’s ward
A BRIGHT piece of artwork will soon light up the children’s ward at Bendigo Hospital. Titled Birds of a Feather, the work was created by...
Uni gets telehealth teaching boost
ALLIED health and nursing students will have soon access to start of the art telehealth facilities at La Trobe University. Hi-tech mobile telehealth hardware and...
Municipal satisfaction results released
RESIDENTS have had their say on the City of Greater Bendigo’s performance over the last twelve months. Just over 400 responses were given between 28...
Institute aims for reconciliation
BENDIGO TAFE has launched its new Reconciliation Action Plan. Chief executive Sally Curtain said the RAP outlines the institute’s work towards a “reconciled, just and...
New book on the impact of war
THE effects of war may never be truly understood; however, local author and journalist Dianne Dempsey is doing her best to uncover the phycological...
Info night on IB program
PARENTS can find out how the International Baccalaureate could benefit their child, at Creek Street’s Christian College’s second information night. The school is the first...
Gambling help with refuge focus
MORE work needs to be done to protect refugees from the harms of gambling, according to Bendigo Community Health Services. With the aim of addressing...