May 13, 2021
Region recognised in tourism awards
BENDIGO and Heathcote have been announced as finalists in the inaugural Top Tourism Town awards. Public voting is open now, with Bendigo nominated in the...
May 13, 2021
Seniors kick off active program
IT was a perfect sunny day last Wednesday for a bit of tai chi at the launch of Goldfields Library’s Get Moving program at...
May 12, 2021
Bendigo businesses night of nights
NOMINATIONS are open for businesses that have delivered outstanding service over the past twelve months. The Be.Bendigo Business Excellence Awards have run for 28 years...
May 10, 2021
Campaign to send refugee to Canada
LOCAL refugee support group Rural Australian Refugees Bendigo are ramping up their efforts to raise money to resettle a refugee from Nauru and Manus...
May 9, 2021
Take the dirt on
A WOMEN’S only mountain bike event is back and better than ever. The Bendigo Mountain Bike’s women’s three-hour challenge is the perfect event for experienced...
May 8, 2021
Textile art in new display
STEP into a material world at the Composing Pattern exhibition. Three leading local textile designers are displaying their work as part of the new exhibition...
May 7, 2021
Calls for better sexual consent education
BENDIGO’S Centre for Non-Violence has said the Federal Government needs to rethink how consent is educated. It comes after the Department of Education’s recent Respect...
May 6, 2021
Cancer crusader set for Writers Fest
AWARD-winning Aussie actor Samuel Johnson will be at the Bendigo Writers Festival and several stalls to promote his latest book Dear Mum in time...
May 6, 2021
Amnesty blows out the candles
A UNIVERSALLY recognised human rights authority is celebrating 60 years of fighting to protect worldwide injustices. Since 1961 Amnesty International has campaigned for refugees, indigenous...
May 6, 2021
Former tourist spot gets upgrade
WORKS are underway to upgrade a part of the Calder Alternative Highway at Lockwood South to allow for access to once-popular takeaway restaurant Happy...
May 6, 2021
Cowling back in coach’s seat
JAYDEN Cowling will once again take the reins for the Bendigo FNL 17 & Under Netball and Open Netball representative teams for season 2021. Cowling...
May 5, 2021
Power to the people, write on!
FIVE special guests will come together to discuss their stories of public advocacy at the Bendigo Writers Festival. On Friday, 8 May, Golden Square Pool...
May 2, 2021
Go back in time at new exhibition
Experience the 1960s with a collection of memorabilia and stories from locals at the Post Office Gallery. Modern Revolution – Bendigo and the 1960s gives...
May 1, 2021
Metal art a colourful charity contribution
ROSES, dragons, a windmill and an Anzac Day memorial are just some of the impressive steel sculptures Stephen Brown has on display at his...
April 30, 2021
Campaign continues for skatepark
TEN-year-old Salva is persisting in his quest to see a skatepark built in Quarry Hill. Since he first began his campaign, he’s collected 149 signatures...
April 30, 2021
Poetry front and centre at festival
THE Bendigo Writers Festival is just around the corner, with 51 events taking place from Thursday, 6 May to Sunday, 9 May. Chewton poet Tegan...
April 30, 2021
Elton inspires rock show cast
BENDIGO Theatre Company welcomed the writer of the group’s newest production, We Will Rock You, last week. In town for his nationwide stand-up tour, Ben...
April 30, 2021
Putting the foot down on upgrades
A MUCH-needed re-fuel is coming to Bendigo Kart Club, with the State Government granting the club $64,000 for redevelopments. The money will go towards resurfacing...
April 29, 2021
Thousands gather for Anzac Day
THIS year’s events saw the return of crowds, as hundreds of veterans and thousands of spectators honoured those that paid the ultimate sacrifice. Attendance was...
April 29, 2021
Mission: Possible for new food hub
BENDIGO Foodshare has had a major breakthrough in its mission to provide long-term food security after a new facility of the organisation was announced. Now...
April 29, 2021
State grants for school repairs
MORE maintenance works are about to be underway at two area schools with Bendigo Primary and Harcourt Valley Primary have both receiving funding from...
April 23, 2021
Roll up for free bowls membership
ALMOST hidden among the trees in Lockwood South lies a small bowls club with a big history. Formed in 1979, Lockwood South Bowls Club started...
April 23, 2021
Creative space welcomes new tenants
SEVEN entrepreneurs are ready to take their businesses to the next level thanks to a three-month free of charge residency program at Emporium Creative...
April 22, 2021
Hotel gets okay, height lowered – City of Greater Bendigo council meeting briefs
A NEW residential hotel has been approved for the corner of Williamson and Mollison streets, next to the heritage site of Bush’s Produce Stores. Approval...
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