July 17, 2021
Painting in good taste
A NEW paint and sip experience is coming to Bendigo. Pinot and Picasso currently has 54 studios across Australia and has recently expanded internationally. Franchisee of...
July 16, 2021
Call for more Relay support
PREPARATIONS for August’s Relay for Life are underway, however the organisers say participant numbers are low. The annual event raises money for the Cancer Council...
July 16, 2021
NBN aiming to boost business speed
BUSINESSES could benefit from high-speed broadband internet, thanks to the NBN’s business fibre initiative. Last year, Bendigo was announced as one of 85 regional Australian...
July 16, 2021
Work begins on Gardens hub
CONSTRUCTION is underway for the Bendigo Botanic Gardens new central visitor hub. Currently, works are being done for underground tanks that will recycle water through...
July 16, 2021
Innovative farmer recognised
A BENDIGO-based woman has been awarded the inaugural FMC LEAD program scholarship. FMC Australia is an agriculture sciences company, advancing farming through innovative and sustainable...
July 16, 2021
RAP aims to back employment
BENDIGO based CVGT Australia has committed to supporting Aboriginal Australians finding work with its first Reconciliation Action Plan. Managing director of CVGT Australia Jason Russel...
July 15, 2021
Tourism boom a success story
REGIONAL tourism has benefitted from a successful school holiday period as the Mary Quant exhibition officially closed and Awaken sold out a second time. Manager...
July 15, 2021
Public input sought on pet plan
THE City of Greater Bendigo is seeking contributions from the community for its new Domestic Animal Management Plan. Pet owners and non-pet owners have been...
July 15, 2021
Vets cycling gearing up
THE Central Victorian Veteran Cycling Club is experiencing a busy return to normal scheduling. On Saturday at 1pm, the group will host its Harry’s Handicap...
July 13, 2021
Awards recognising local champions
THE Bendigo Sports Star awards are all about recognising and celebrating home-grown talent. Each month, one or two top athletes are selected as the monthly...
July 11, 2021
Books bringing blokes together
ON the first Wednesday night of every month, a group of fellas gathers in a local pub. They’re not just there for drinks and dinner,...
July 10, 2021
Bold mural unveiled at the Vine
IF you’ve recently driven along Myrtle Street, you may have noticed a new bright and colourful piece of public art. The Golden Vine Hotel is...
July 9, 2021
Connecting back to country
AS part of NAIDOC Week, Aboriginal people have been telling their stories through the Deadly and Proud campaign. For Dja Dja Wurrung and Yorta Yorta...
July 9, 2021
State support for road safety
REDUCING road trauma is the focus of new State Government funding with education programs in the Loddon Mallee region as part of a $1.5...
July 9, 2021
Regional schools share major funding
MORE funding for essential school maintenance has been announced for the region. Ten schools in Bendigo will share almost $500,000 between them under the State...
July 8, 2021
NAIDOC Week marked in region
“AFTER two-hundred-and-fifty years, our children and future generations deserve better.” These are the words of chairperson of the Bendigo NAIDOC committee, and proud Yorta Yorta...
July 8, 2021
Push for more ‘big ticket’ events
THE City of Greater Bendigo will continue to stake its claim for an AFL match to be played at Queen Elizabeth Oval, according to...
July 8, 2021
Annual water fee lowered
COLIBAN Water has announced fees and charges will decrease for the 2021/22 financial year. The new prices are a result of the five-year pricing plan...
July 8, 2021
Permanent gun amnesty established
A NEW national firearms amnesty has been launched allowing for anyone in possession an unregistered firearm to surrender it to police. National Party Senator for...
July 7, 2021
Exhibition for Indigenous art
ARTWORK, woodcraft, and even a decorated toilet from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islands artists is on display at Dudley House until Sunday. Yorta Yorta woman,...
July 6, 2021
More bookings available for Awaken
CROWD capacity for Awaken has increased. The City of Greater Bendigo has announced 1500 extra bookings are available, with an extra 500 bookings on Friday...
July 6, 2021
Best of the best – top businesses announced
THE finalists for the Be.Bendigo Business Excellence Awards have been revealed. Up to three finalists have been named in 15 categories, with the overall Business...
July 6, 2021
Hobo Playhouse tackles hard yards
WHAT started in 2015 as small fundraising effort has today grown into a community theatre company tackling big issues. Jeffrey Bryant Jones held catchups in...
July 5, 2021
Drawing on city’s heritage
FOR the past eight years, Bree Galvin has made Bendigo her muse. The graphic designer draws on the historical architecture and heritage sites of the...
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