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About: jonathon

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February 25, 2022

Bikes light up kart track

THE Bendigo Go Kart Club traded four wheels for two over the weekend, as it hosted two Ohvale Australia practice sessions. Riders from across Australia...

February 24, 2022

Putting pride on the map

THE forecourt of the town hall has been painted rainbow, as the City of Greater Bendigo’s new progress pride flag mural was unveiled. Mayor Cr...

February 24, 2022

Big names revealed for Writers Fest

THE region’s biggest celebration of authors, books, and the conversations they create will return from Thursday, 12 May. Tickets to the Bendigo Writers’ Festival will...

February 24, 2022

Exhibition set to inspire

DA Vinci’s machines have taken over the Discovery Science and Technology Centre, with the newest exhibition officially opening last Saturday. Until Wednesday, 1 June, visitors...

February 24, 2022

Rehab centre works begin

CONSTRUCTION is underway at the old Bendigo Hospital building, bringing modern facilities and services to the site. The building will house the new Bendigo Health...

February 22, 2022

Cycling Classic gaining momentum

THE wheels are turning on next month’s Bendigo Cycling Classic. Rolling into its fourth year, the Classic will return with a smattering of races appealing...

February 22, 2022

Competition bringing the local laughs

BENDIGO comedians have the chance to showcase their talent at Australia’s top comedy competitions. RAW Comedy is coming to Bendigo next month, giving performers the...

February 21, 2022

Safe travels for car club

DO you dream of hitting the high country and tackling some of Australia’s best four-wheel-drive tracks? In its 42nd year, the Bendigo 4WD Club is...

February 18, 2022

Swatta kicking wellbeing goals

SPORTING clubs, community groups and businesses of all sizes were reminded last week that mental health issues can arise anywhere, anytime. Former North Melbourne and...

February 18, 2022

Female agriculture scholarship opens

YOUNG female leaders in agriculture can now apply for the FMC ANZ scholarship program. The LEAD scholarship, now in its second year, offers applicants aged...

February 18, 2022

Health focus for Central Victorian projects

MORE projects are being rolled out across the Loddon Campaspe region as part of the Healthy Heart of Victoria initiative. The projects are funded by...

February 18, 2022

Digital mentoring for Bendigo businesses

SMALL and upcoming regional Victorian small businesses have the opportunity to grow thanks to the Digital Solutions mentoring program. Five Bendigo-based mentors are involved in...

February 17, 2022

Full cycle confirmed for the stage

MELBOURNE Opera will bring its new production of Richard Wagner’s Ring Cycle in full to Ulumbarra Theatre next year. After announcing the five-hour Die Walküre...

February 17, 2022

Lack of Libs an issue as election looms

IT may be too late for a Liberal candidate to influence the seat of Bendigo in the upcoming Federal election, according to politics expert...

February 17, 2022

Campaign to combat drowning

A NEW advertising campaign is pushing to reduce drowning deaths, particularly among men. The State Government’s “Unsinkable Guy” campaign draws attention to the fact that...

February 17, 2022

Frenzy’s fervour gets bigger and better

SPECTATORS were treated to a special showcase of athletics last Friday at the Bendigo Harriers’ 5K Frenzy. In its second year, coordinator Brett Gilligan deemed...

February 15, 2022

Cracking cold ones on back-to-back weekends

BENDIGO beer lovers are in for a treat, with two consecutive weekends of beer festivals next month. After announcing they will host two events this...

February 15, 2022

Fun run ready for starting gun

PUT your joggers on and start stretching because the Bendigo Ford Fun Run is fast approaching. The return of the event is scheduled for Sunday,...

February 14, 2022

Push to spark interest in science

DISCOVERY’S Girls in STEM program is underway for another year and young students from Bendigo are getting hands on with science and engineering. Pupils from...

February 14, 2022

Countdown on for Da Vinci

IT was all hands on deck at Discovery last week, as volunteers prepared the centre for the arrival of one of history’s greatest inventors. The...

February 12, 2022

Book lovers’ chance to reflect

THIS Valentine’s Day, libraries across the country are asking people to celebrate everything they love about the public spaces. With the theme of Show the...

February 12, 2022

Have your say on health services

BENDIGO Community Health Services is calling on residents to provide feedback on the delivery of its services. The organisation runs over 50 programs across Central...

February 11, 2022

City seeks Easter helpers

NOT the traditional egg hunt, the City of Greater Bendigo is instead on the hunt for volunteers to assist in running the four-day Bendigo...

February 11, 2022

Artisan fair gets boost

THE State Government has put its support behind Bendigo’s Lost Trade Fair, scheduled for March this year. Last week, local State members Jacinta Allan and...