October 30, 2021
Snake catcher ready to sink fangs into summer
ONE woman has turned a love of rescuing reptiles into a local business, taking snake control into her own hands. Former wildlife rescuer Tameeka Stevens...
October 29, 2021
Park’s makeover to get underway
THE redevelopment of Ewing Park will begin at the start of November. The works, in partnership with the State Government, will see the reserve transformed...
October 29, 2021
Food processor’s workers offered TAFE option
AS poultry and craft foods business Moira Mac’s prepares to relocate its production to Western Australia, one hundred workers put out of a job...
October 28, 2021
A gold mine of Christmas magic!
SANTA delivered some very exciting news at the Central Deborah Gold Mine on Monday. The popular Elf Academy will return from 16 to 23 December,...
October 28, 2021
Wines inspiring country kids
NO stranger to awards, Port Adelaide Football Club star and 2021 Brownlow Medalist Ollie Wines has taken out the Bendigo Sports Star Award for...
October 28, 2021
Turner selected among nation’s best
NETBALL young-gun Ruby Turner has added to her growing list of accolades with the Bendigo Sports Star Scholarship for September. Turner was selected for the...
October 28, 2021
Aths getting set to go
ATHLETICS Bendigo is gearing up for its summer season, however there is still some confusion over vaccination requirements. General manager Terry Hicks said that a...
October 28, 2021
Madison returns in 2022
ONE of Bendigo’s top athletic events will make its return next year. The Bendigo International Madison is in its early planning stages, with the carnival...
October 27, 2021
Live music set to return
REGIONAL artists, musicians and venues have been given a glimpse of the light at the end of the tunnel with the State Government’s announcement...
October 27, 2021
Program for parents battling cancer
ON 29 October, Canteen will hold its major fundraising event, National Bandana Day, with the aim of raising money for programs like the new...
October 24, 2021
Triumphant return for live music
THE guitars are tuned and the mics are on as Bendigo Blues and Roots Music Festival prepares for a special spring event. In collaboration with...
October 23, 2021
Help one box at a time
KERRYN Phillips was driving one day when she heard Martin Halphen talking on the radio about his latest initiative, The One Box. Originally launched in...
October 23, 2021
Food network cooking with gas
A PASSIONATE group of food lovers is working hard to connect Central Victorian producers with venues. The Food Fossickers group was formed in the mid-2000s...
October 22, 2021
Free chemical disposal on Cup Day
CELEBRATE the Bendigo Cup public holiday by ridding your home of unwanted household chemicals. On Wednesday, 27 October the City of Greater Bendigo is hosting...
October 22, 2021
Plan locked in – City of Greater Bendigo council meeting briefs
THE City of Greater Bendigo’s council okayed four key documents at Monday’s general meeting. First up was the council plan, dual named Mir wimbul, that...
October 21, 2021
Small clinic aiding region’s vax effort
FEDERAL MP Lisa Chesters praised the efforts of small respiratory clinics assisting in vaccinating the region, as Bendigo exceeded ninety-two per cent of eligible...
October 21, 2021
Vaccine rate soars to mid-nineties
ANOTHER week of strong vaccination rates has resulted in Central Victoria achieving another milestone. According to Federal Government data released on Sunday, the region has...
October 21, 2021
Theobald sees world glory
AN empty gym in the inner Melbourne suburb of Northcote recently played host to Lady Reign being crowned cheerleading world champions, but the connection...
October 20, 2021
Discover science during Children’s Week
DO you have a inquisitive kid eager to leave the house and satisfy their curiosity about how the world works? From 23 to 31 October,...
October 19, 2021
All eyes on sustainable houses
GARDENERS, architects, and homeowners are coming together to celebrate all things eco-friendly. The Bendigo Sustainability Group’s Sustainable House Day schedule is set, with a range...
October 18, 2021
Crowd-less cup rides again
THE Bendigo Cup will run without a crowd for the second year in a row. CEO of Bendigo Jockey Club Aaron Hearps said the Cup...
October 17, 2021
Friendship and fun for later life
RETIREES are staying active in the community and maintaining friendships through the numerous Probus Clubs in the greater Bendigo region. Recently the Probus Club of...
October 16, 2021
Finalists announced for popular prize
THE finalists have been announced for the 2021 Arthur Guy Memorial Painting Prize. Thirty-four works have been shortlisted out of 350 entries from across the...
October 15, 2021
Local funding up for grabs
THE latest round of grants from local community group Empowering Eaglehawk has opened. The group provides up to $5000 and past grants have allowed for...
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