January 21, 2022
New trucks to enhance CFA fleet
FIFTY new tankers are coming to CFA brigades across Vicotria. Funded by the State Government’s $126 million CFA capability funding package, the new fleet of...
January 21, 2022
Labor names Ripon candidate
THE Labor Party has unveiled its candidate for State seat of Ripon at November’s election. Running for the first time, former adviser to Preimer Daniel...
January 20, 2022
Top skiers back on the river
THIS weekend, the Loddon River will play home to some of the country’s top water skiers for the 2022 EasyTow Malibu Australian Masters. Hosted by...
January 20, 2022
Cats finally prowl the boards
AFTER being originally slated for September last year, Tribe Youth Theatre’s production of Cats finally hit the stage last Sunday. Cast members were eager to...
January 20, 2022
5K Frenzy runs in February
THE Bendigo Harriers Athletics Club will once again run their special 5K Frenzy event on Friday, 11 February. Event coordinator Brett Gilligan said the night...
January 19, 2022
Juniors wanted for badminton
THIS Friday, kids are encouraged to try their hand and what is known as the fastest racquet sport in the world. The Bendigo Eaglehawk Badminton...
January 16, 2022
Two decades of laughing out loud
FOR the past twenty years, a small group of people have been meeting every Saturday morning for a giggle and a chuckle. The Bendigo Laughter...
January 14, 2022
Health info in your ear
BENDIGO Health has launched a new podcast in an effort to educate more people about specific elements of the health system. The podcast will be...
January 13, 2022
Kids vax underway
CHILD vaccinations for COVID-19 have begun and thousands of Bendigo children are booked in to receive their first dose this month. Kids aged five to...
January 13, 2022
Bendigo’s baby boom
STAFF at Bendigo Health’s midwifery unit have been surprised by the number of babies delivered at the maternity ward last year. According to the heath...
January 13, 2022
Max rate rise set
VICTORIAN municipalities will again be limited in how much they can put up property rates next financial year, with the maximum allowed remaining under...
January 13, 2022
Omicron outbreak impacts grow
NEW orders are in place across the state, including the closure indoor dancefloors, with the exception of weddings, and mandatory COVID-19 vaccine boosters for...
January 13, 2022
Tennis tourney a smashing success
BENDIGO tennis fans were treated to a week-long competition which concluded last Sunday. The 2022 Bendigo International featured two tournaments, the ATP Challenger Tour and...
January 12, 2022
Brigade marks century of service
THIS Sunday, the Sutton Grange and Myrtle Creek CFA is celebrating a very special milestone. The brigade will mark 100 years in the region with...
January 11, 2022
Stages set for February festival
AN INTIMATE, single-day music festival is coming to Castlemaine in February. As part of the State Government’s state-wide On The Road Again series, 16 artists will spread...
January 11, 2022
Test of endurance coming to Crusoe
LONG distance and competitive swims, followed by a ride and topped off with a run are back in town, with the Bendigo Triathlon Club...
January 9, 2022
Staying connected this summer
YOU may have noticed them dressed up as Vikings, ninjas, or pirates, but the work Vern Hardie and Bec Bottros do goes beyond dressing...
January 7, 2022
Hands on with Da Vinci exhibition
LEONARDO Da Vinci is coming to Bendigo’s Discovery Science and Technology Centre next month. The international exhibition Da Vinci’s Machines will feature a collection of...
January 6, 2022
Art sessions for all ages
PAINT and sip classes aren’t just for the adults this summer. Pinot and Picasso Bendigo have been hosting a range of kid-friendly sessions this school...
January 6, 2022
Getting into gear
IF you’ve got kids itching to hit the mountain bike trails this summer, there are plenty of ways to get involved with the high-intensity...
December 30, 2021
Christmas Appeal supports kids
DONATIONS to the Bendigo Health Christmas Appeal this year will be used to help children needing rehabilitation services get the best start possible to...
December 26, 2021
Helping those in need this Christmas
THIS Christmas, homelessness support service MADCOW is continuing its efforts to provide food relief, emergency accommodation and employment opportunities. At the end of last year,...
December 24, 2021
Fuel reduction project launches
A NEW task force from the Country Fire Authority is aiming to increase the number of planned burn activities across the state. The initiative is...
December 23, 2021
Carols a hit for young and old
CHRISTMAS came early for carollers at Rosalind Park last Sunday. The 50th annual Bendigo Rotary Carols by Candlelight had thousands in the festive spirit, with...
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