July 3, 2021
Robo games comes to Discovery
IN preparation for the Olympic Games in July, Discovery Science and Technology Centre is holding their very own robotic Olympics. Students from grade 3 to...
July 1, 2021
Discontent over View Street dining
RETAIL traders on View Street have voiced their concerns over the extended outdoor dining trial. During last Thursday’s council meeting, a petition signed by 16...
July 1, 2021
Meet the break dancer breaking down barriers
KARL Jacobs adopts a mindset of “if I can do it, so can you” when teaching kids the art of break dancing. Mr Jacobs tragically...
July 1, 2021
City budget gets okay
CITY of Greater Bendigo councillors have adopted the 2021-22 municipal budget, after receiving thirty-four submissions on the draft document. Mayor Cr Jennifer Alden said the...
July 1, 2021
Dog disease detected in Victoria
TOP vets are warning to be on the lookout for signs of a new dog disease after a Horsham hound, which came from the...
July 1, 2021
Daniels making it big – Bendigo Sports Star Award
BASKETBALL prodigy Dyson Daniels has been named as a Bendigo Sports Star for May. Currently in Latvia preparing to represent Australia in the FIBA under-19...
July 1, 2021
Young gymnast on path to success – Bendigo Sports Star Award
FIFTEEN-year-old Ruby Conti is delighted to win the Bendigo Sports Star award for May. After winning her class at the Victorian gymnastic championships, Conti then...
July 1, 2021
Big gap between Demons and Dons
MELBOURNE eventually did enough to get the four points against Essendon on Saturday night. In a hard-fought and at times scrappy affair at the MCG,...
June 30, 2021
Workshop for business wellbeing
BENDIGO’S chamber of commerce is doing its part to help alleviate mental health issues in the workplace. A new workshop, run by Be.Bendigo mental health...
June 29, 2021
Eclectic duo hits the road
KINO Motel are packing their bags and heading on a regional tour. The Melbourne band will be taking their grit pop sound to Ballarat, Kyneton...
June 26, 2021
Call for horse riding helpers
RIDING for the Disabled Bendigo is calling for more volunteers as it aims to return to its usual program. The not-for-profit organisation has been operating...
June 25, 2021
Help find hens a good home
MORE than four-hundred-thousand Australians keep chickens, making them the fourth most popular pet behind dogs, cats and fish. Now is your chance to adopt an...
June 25, 2021
Fathers program comes to Eaglehawk
DADS, father figures and even grandparents have recently shared a special afternoon with their children at a local school. Eighty children and 65 dads got...
June 24, 2021
Healthy grant for local groups
COMMUNITY organisations at the heart of the region’s recovery from COVID-19 will share new VicHealth funding. Almost 300 groups across Victoria have been granted money,...
June 23, 2021
Line closed for school holidays
BUSES will replace V/Line trains in the region over the school holidays while the State Government carries out maintenance and renewal work. Set for the...
June 23, 2021
Events wrap up Refugee Week
A week-long celebration of unity comes to a close on Saturday night, with a candlelight vigil held at Rosalind Park. Tomorrow night, Amnesty Bendigo will...
June 22, 2021
Bakery oven re-ignited for special event
BLUMES Historic Bakery will fire up its scotch oven for a day of wonderful, locally produced food. Partnering with Masons of Bendigo for a special...
June 21, 2021
A day of mystique and magic
GET ready for a full day of mystery at the first Bendigo Psychic and Paranormal Expo. Paranormal Adventures Australia is bringing together tarot reader, healers,...
June 20, 2021
Tasting from the barrel
LOCAL wineries are opening up their barrel rooms for a unique tasting weekend next month. Visitors to several of the region’s top wineries will be...
June 19, 2021
Refugees searching for hope
EVERY weekend, Zia and Hussain meet up at Spring Gully Recreation Reserve for a game of five-a-side soccer with other Hazara men in Bendigo. It...
June 18, 2021
On the right trail
YOU may have noticed more walking and bike paths popping up across town as the City of Greater Bendigo is working to fulfil its...
June 18, 2021
Breaking out of lockdown
THE town’s first escape room has survived another lockdown and is ready to provide a fun, challenging experience again. Suzanne Greene, manager of Break Out...
June 17, 2021
Vaccine blitz for region’s meat workers
MORE than two hundred workers at Hazeldenes Chickens have been vaccinated as part of Bendigo Health’s latest outreach program. Staff from BH visited workers at...
June 15, 2021
Community caring for damaged creek
PLANT a tree this winter to make your contribution to protecting the Bendigo Creek. The Northern Bendigo Landcare Group holds a number of revegetation works...
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