July 29, 2021
‘Worrying trend’ in alcohol and drug use
VICTORIA’s fifth COVID-19 lockdown has resulted in a rise in illicit drug prices, according to Bendigo Health Community Services. The BCHS Drug and Alcohol team...
July 29, 2021
Get to the chopper pad
A NEW helicopter pad and truck parking zone will be constructed at Bendigo Airport. Finding for the works is part of round 2 of the...
July 29, 2021
Federal funding road upgrades
TWO intersections in Bendigo will undergo safety upgrades with the aim of reducing crash risk. As part of the Federal Government’s 10 targeted black spot...
July 29, 2021
Firefighters wanted
RECRUITMENT is open for people looking for work in fire management. Forest Fire Management Victoria is taking applications for project firefighters and forest and fire...
July 29, 2021
Coach proud of local Olympians
THE Australian Opals started their Olympic campaign on Tuesday, with three squad members from Bendigo teams striving for ultimate glory. Tessa Lavey and Leilani Mitchell...
July 27, 2021
Disc golf comp coming next month
FIFTY-one people have signed up for Bendigo Disc Golf’s first major tournament, next month’s 2021 Central VIC Classic. The tournament will consist of three rounds...
July 26, 2021
Big cheers to top toasters
DO you have a fear of public speaking or just want to improve your skills? The Bendigo Toastmasters club meets twice a month with all...
July 26, 2021
Baby show back in Lansell Square
DO you think you have Bendigo’s cutest bub? Baby Show Time is bringing their competition back to Lansell Square on Friday, 30 July in search...
July 24, 2021
Colourful crochet comes to Conservatory
ROSALIND Park is home to the latest installation from the Bendigo yarn bombers. Crocheted hoops, bunting, insects and even ducks currently fill up the Conservatory...
July 24, 2021
Art show postponed
ST Mary’s Anglican Parish of Kangaroo Flat’s Winter Art Show has been pushed back due to the extension of the COVID-19 lockdown announced on...
July 24, 2021
Persistent pain the hot topic
NATIONAL Pain Week starts next week, and the event is focused on raising awareness for the invisible illness of chronic pain. Specialist pain physician at...
July 23, 2021
Support for the big screen
TWO local cinemas have received a funding from Screen Australia to support them during the state’s fifth lockdown. The first batch of the Federal Government’s...
July 23, 2021
Minimising farm risks
QUAD bike knowledge is the key theme of this year’s- regional farm safety briefing. As part of the Victorian Farmers Federation’s Making Our Farms Safer...
July 23, 2021
City appoints growth director
THE former director of infrastructure services at the City of Maribyrnong will join the City of Greater Bendigo as the director of strategy and...
July 22, 2021
Support discussed for permanent campers
THE City of Greater Bendigo has met with Haven Home Safe, Parks Victoria and Victoria Police to discuss ways to support homeless people in...
July 22, 2021
Mayor reflects region’s golden history
The City of Greater Bendigo is celebrating its one-hundred and fiftieth anniversary. Formally known as the Borough of Sandhurst, Bendigo was declared a city on...
July 22, 2021
Clinic gets the okay – City of Greater Bendigo Council Briefs
A MEDICAL building is set for 71 Lily Street, Bendigo after City of Greater Bendigo council granted a permit application during Monday’s regular council...
July 22, 2021
Gold medallist honoured – Bendigo Sports Star Award
LAWN Bowls champion Aaron Wilson is now inline for his second Bendigo Sports Star of the Year crown, after receiving the monthly nod for...
July 22, 2021
Bowler making the big time – Bendigo Sports Star Award
MARGARET Rosewall is on her way to represent Australia in the World Bowls Championship for the vision impaired in 2023. Recognised as a Bendigo Sports...
July 20, 2021
Choir’s passion back in full voice
THE Bendigo Chorale is getting into pitch as they prepare for their first major public performance in almost two years. Bendigo’s longest running choir will...
July 19, 2021
Tier 1 exposure site at Ravenswood
A TIER 1 exposure site for COVID-19 at the outbound Caltex on the Calder Highway at Ravenswood has been listed on the Department of...
July 18, 2021
Check out the list helping you love local in lockdown
ONE local business owner is doing her bit to help restaurants and cafes forced to do takeaway only during COVID-19. Sonia Anthony, owner of Masons...
July 18, 2021
Podcasting love lessons
ONE local couple is bringing everything they know about relationships to the airwaves in the Rekindling Relationships podcast. Vern Hardie, ringmaster at The Connected Circus...
July 18, 2021
Festival planning comeback tour
THE Bendigo Blues and Roots Music Festival is getting into the swing of things, with a calendar of gigs leading up to its main...
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