August 19, 2021
Program puts police in kids’ corners
ONCE known solely for discos, Bendigo Blue Light is now focusing on building the confidence of children in the boxing ring. Head coach at Hit...
August 19, 2021
Perfect pair get grand uncorking
A NEW social phenomenon has landed at Hargreaves Mall. Pinot and Picasso Bendigo officially opened last Friday night with a special VIP night and the...
August 19, 2021
Working for the future
GOLDFIELDS Local Learning and Employment Network is calling on young professionals to inspire the next generation of workers. The Young Industry Ambassador program involves people...
August 18, 2021
Local music looks to retake the stage
AN indie network of artists will hopefully be returning to live shows next week for its winter showcase. Poppet Head Records is made up of...
August 14, 2021
Science set to roar, for real
THE nation’s biggest celebration of science is back on this month. This National Science Week will be celebrated by schools, community groups and discovery centres...
August 13, 2021
Painted cockatoos flock to children’s ward
A BRIGHT piece of artwork will soon light up the children’s ward at Bendigo Hospital. Titled Birds of a Feather, the work was created by...
August 12, 2021
Uni gets telehealth teaching boost
ALLIED health and nursing students will have soon access to start of the art telehealth facilities at La Trobe University. Hi-tech mobile telehealth hardware and...
August 12, 2021
Municipal satisfaction results released
RESIDENTS have had their say on the City of Greater Bendigo’s performance over the last twelve months. Just over 400 responses were given between 28...
August 12, 2021
Institute aims for reconciliation
BENDIGO TAFE has launched its new Reconciliation Action Plan. Chief executive Sally Curtain said the RAP outlines the institute’s work towards a “reconciled, just and...
August 8, 2021
New book on the impact of war
THE effects of war may never be truly understood; however, local author and journalist Dianne Dempsey is doing her best to uncover the phycological...
August 7, 2021
Info night on IB program
PARENTS can find out how the International Baccalaureate could benefit their child, at Creek Street’s Christian College’s second information night. The school is the first...
August 6, 2021
Gambling help with refuge focus
MORE work needs to be done to protect refugees from the harms of gambling, according to Bendigo Community Health Services. With the aim of addressing...
August 5, 2021
Bringing back the BIF
THE Bendigo Invention and Innovation festival is returning next year, with a new name. To be simply known as the 2022 Bendigo Innovation Festival, it’s...
August 5, 2021
Jumping onto the market
AFTER seven years of energetic fun, Jumpz Trampoline Park is up for sale. Managing director Samantha Williams said the centre, a family business supported by...
August 5, 2021
Rent relief for businesses back
THE State Government is set to provide assistance to small and medium-sized Victorian businesses following the latest round of COVID-19 related lockdown. Last Wednesday, the...
August 5, 2021
Employment support for young people
HEADSPACE Bendigo has received funding to continue to assist young people experiencing mental health issues. A new Federal Government grant of $1.06 million will go...
August 5, 2021
Take part in flood planning
THE first in-person workshop for the City of Greater Bendigo’s Finding Flood Solutions project is planned for next Tuesday. The event aims to give residents,...
August 4, 2021
Culture on screens
TWO multimedia events will finally take place at the Cultural Exchange at the Beehive, after months of rescheduling due to COVID-19. Multicultural Arts Victoria and...
August 2, 2021
Mining talks focus on history
CELEBRATE 151 years of mining in Central Victoria with Federation University’s virtual talks. The School of Mines Ballarat, now part of the university, was launched...
August 1, 2021
The little engine that came back
ONCE on display at Bendigo Station, Steamrail Victoria is firing up the engine R711 Spirit of Bendigo for a weekend of locomotive tours next...
July 31, 2021
Help to get you running on empty
HAS your motivation to exercise taken a hit during Victoria’s fifth lockdown? You’re not alone, according to local personal trainer Peter King. Mr King started Run...
July 30, 2021
Wayfinding sign installed
RESIDENTS are being encouraged to ditch the cars and utilise walking tracks in Kangaroo Flat. A new sign at Kangaroo Flat Train Station has been...
July 29, 2021
Train derailed in Mitiamo
COACHES replaced two services from Swan Hill and Eaglehawk to Southern Cross after a freight train derailed at Mitiamo this morning. The train came off...
July 29, 2021
Farmers’ market goes online
CUSTOMERS now have the whole range of Bendigo Community Farmers Market fresh produce right at their fingertips following the launch of the new online...
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