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Dragstrip revved up for return

WHILE the hot rods are back burning rubber for regional participants and spectators at the Heathcote Racing Park, track owner Lance Warren said the...

MP calls out airport snub

FEDERAL member for Bendigo Lisa Chesters has criticised the Federal Government for again not funding an upgrade to the Bendigo Airport. The City of Greater...

Locals up for inclusion awards

BENDIGO representation is strong in the nominations for the GLOBE Community Awards, recognising the individuals and organisations working to benefit LGBTIQ+ people. Nominees include Piano...

CFA pushes fire preparedness

THE CFA is warning Victorians to start preparing their homes for bushfire season. The state’s seasonal outlook forecasts a wet spring, leading to strong grass...

Students again striking for climate

PASSIONATE young people will take to the Bendigo Library gardens this Friday to have their voices heard on issues around climate change. Year 9 Bendigo...

Exhibition brings artists together

SPACE is the theme of a new collaborative exhibition currently on display at Dudley House. Five local artists, Lorraine Brigdale, Sharon Greenaway, Maggie MacCathie, Lauren...

Nature the key to creativity

BE inspired by the sights of sounds of Bendigo’s Rosalind Park in an upcoming writing workshop hosted by local author Mia McAuslan. On Saturday, 23...

Kids program keeps miners connected

MANY families have been kept apart from each other during the COVID-19 pandemic, with video calls playing a crucial role in parents, grandparents, uncles...

Turning on Djaara Lights

THIS November, colour and culture is coming to Oscars Walk. Installation has begun on the Djaara Lights project, featuring digital projections and neon artworks telling...

Uncertainty around vaccine passport trial

THE vaccinated economy trials are set to start on Monday, however business owners and leaders are still unsure about how exactly it will work. In...

Country music broadcaster recognised

WITH a career dating back to the 1960s, country artist and broadcaster Floreena Forbes is no stranger to awards. She can now add a Victorian...

Flowers taking over laneway

TAKE a stroll through Pennyweight Walk and you might find yourself transported to a floral paradise. The City of Greater Bendigo has collaborated with Nacho...

Calls for COVID cash to continue

SHADOW treasurer Jim Chalmers has criticised the Federal Government’s decision to end COVID-19 support payments when states and territories reach their vaccination targets. Treasurer Josh...

Canoe cup back on the lake

BENDIGO Canoe Club’s annual cup event is back, however for the second year in a row will not run as normal. Secretary Tony Misson said...

Women connect for conservation

ONLINE for a second year in a row, the annual Chicks in the Sticks event is back. The female-only event is hosted by the North...

Nature on display in new exhibition

THE landscapes of Greater Bendigo provide the inspiration for a collaborative exhibition between artists Kerry L Brown and Annie Brigdale. On display at the Living...

Support sees winter shelter success

OVER three-hundred volunteers helped provide more than seven-hundred beds for homeless people during this year’s Bendigo Winter Nights Shelter. The organisation, which started in 2019...

Feedback sought on iconic places

A HERITAGE study covering Bendigo’s south-east suburbs is being prepared by the City of Greater Bendigo.

The municipality is seeking feedback for stage one of...

Head start for new businesses

ASPIRING entrepreneurs from central Victoria are being encouraged to join a new initiative to help grow their ideas. Startup Central Victoria, funded by Regional Development...

Rooms, respite for people in need

AN agreement between disability service provider SASS and The Fleece Inn will see the East Bendigo hotel provide short-term accommodation for people with disabilities. Managing...

Donations soar for Phoenix FM

IN a humble building in Strathdale lies the community radio station affectionately known as the voice of the community. The volunteer-run Phoenix FM conducted its...

Moderna to help vax race

CHAIR of Bendigo Health Bob Cameron said he is pleased to see Moderna vaccines being delivered in chemists, as the health service continues its...

Touch footy back on

BENDIGO Touch Football is lacing up for a new season. On Wednesday, 6 October the competition will be hosting a come-and-try session for new players...

Raising funds in memory of a friend

AT just nine years old, Paige Ferguson is proving that just because you’re little, it doesn’t mean you can’t make a big difference. Last year,...