September 9, 2021
New rehab centre gets go ahead
A NEW medical day rehabilitation facility will be built at Bendigo Hospital. Minister for health Martin Foley announced the new designs for the “world-class” building,...
September 9, 2021
Foodshare locks in new home
BENDIGO Foodshare will soon have a bigger and better community hub at Breen Street in Golden Square. A recent funding announcement of $1 million from...
September 9, 2021
Local made vaccination campaign underway
A NEW campaign developed by the City of Greater Bendigo is joining the fight against COVID-19 and asking residents who they are getting vaccinated...
September 4, 2021
Youth taking over industry
A NEW program is putting young people at the centre of industry projects. The Youth Take Over was developed the four Local Learning and Employment...
September 4, 2021
Kookas call out for new members
STRATHFIELDSAYE Bowls Club is hoping to see some new faces take to the green when it resumes competitive and social bowls. The club has six...
September 2, 2021
Emergency relief hours extended
THE Uniting Church’s support and assistance service has been extended at its Kangaroo Flat site on 10 Camp Street. After Uniting Emergency Relief was discontinued...
September 2, 2021
Hub helping everyone get vaxed
LODDON Campaspe Multicultural Services and Bendigo Health have teamed up to help people from diverse backgrounds get vaccinated in a culturally safe way. The...
September 2, 2021
Wet spring could bring grassfire risk
THE Bureau of Meteorology is predicting a wet and warm spring, and emergency services warn the weather could bring an increased risk of grassfires...
September 2, 2021
Young rower’s success recognised
THE accolades have continued for sixteen-year-old rower Eliza Oxley, awarded a Bendigo Sports Star scholarship for July. In June, the year 10 Girton Grammar School...
September 2, 2021
Gymnast strikes perfect balance
NINETEEN-year-old aerobic gymnast Lucy Membrey said she’s grateful to receive the Bendigo Sports Star scholarship award for July. She also said while it highlights her...
September 1, 2021
Hub for digital festival
THE City of Greater Bendigo has helped launch Victoria’s Digital Innovation Festival with a series of free online events taking place until Wednesday, 8...
August 30, 2021
Exhibition of artist’s journey
A CELEBRATION of a young artist’s work so far is on display at the Bendigo Visitor Centre until Sunday, 12 September. Twenty-three-year-old Dja Dja Wurrung...
August 27, 2021
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...
August 27, 2021
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...
August 27, 2021
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...
August 26, 2021
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,...
August 26, 2021
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...
August 26, 2021
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...
August 24, 2021
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...
August 24, 2021
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...
August 23, 2021
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...
August 21, 2021
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...
August 20, 2021
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...
August 19, 2021
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...
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