April 8, 2021
Cheers to competing again
MADDY Theobald is thrilled to be back competing in the sport she loves. On Sunday, 28 March, Theobald competed with her team Lady Reign at...
April 7, 2021
Blast off to space these holidays
IMMERSE yourself in the outer space and discover the universe in the palm of your hand at Discovery. The Discovery Science and Technology Centre has...
April 3, 2021
Zenbu a beacon of positivity
JUST across from the Alexandra Fountain lies more than just a clothing and jewellery boutique. Zenbu has been operating for 30 years, a unique local...
April 2, 2021
Lockdown art shared in collection
ART completed during Victoria’s COVID-19 lockdowns has been celebrated in an online gallery and book series. The arts initiative titled What I Did Last Week...
April 2, 2021
Group keeps pushing for gender equity
THE Greater Bendigo Gender Equity Coalition has been developing a five-year plan that will look into how the region can be more equitable. Chair of...
April 2, 2021
Sowing the seeds to food security
COMMUNITY gardening is growing, with many groups being encouraged to start their own gardens. Organisations were invited to share and learn about the possibility of...
April 2, 2021
Trial sees flying foxes keep cool
FLYING foxes have been given new technology to beat the heat. An innovative atmospheric cooling system was successfully trialled in Rosalind Park in January, giving...
April 1, 2021
New citizens take the pledge
LAST week the City of Bendigo welcomed 24 new citizens in a special ceremony. People from countries including India, Vietnam, France and the Phillippines took...
April 1, 2021
Asbestos removal begins at Ross Park
WORK is underway to remove asbestos from Ross Park in Kennington after the park was closed in January when the dangerous material was found...
April 1, 2021
Feedback wanted on circular economy
THE City of Greater Bendigo is asking the community for its opinions on waste management, as it begins work to transition to a circular...
April 1, 2021
Farmers’ market turns one
BENDIGO Community Farmers’ Market celebrated one year of feeding the community last week at the Good Loaf. The market started in response to the COVID-19...
April 1, 2021
Monsters alive at Hargreaves Mall
CREATURES and monsters are coming to life this Easter. As part of the Hidden Creatures Gallery, children will be able to create their own characters...
April 1, 2021
Safety bollards a work of art
NEW protective concrete bollards have been turned into works of art, as part of a State Government’s program focusing on public safety. Students from Bendigo...
March 27, 2021
Eaglehawk’s man of steel
FOR Michael McKern, community is everything. Owner of Eaglehawk business McKern Steel, Mr McKern does so much more than run a fast-growing steel fabrication company. Mr...
March 26, 2021
Feel the flow at House of Flux
AN exhibition of photo-media showcasing art and movement inside the home has opened at the Bendigo Visitor Centre’s Living Arts Space. House of Flux, by...
March 26, 2021
Mindfulness workshops for mental health
A SOMATIC-based approach to mental health is set to be offered to secondary school students. Teacher and mindfulness specialist Bronte Spicer runs workshops to educate...
March 26, 2021
STEM to be sent to small schools
HOME grown science is making its mark across country Victorian schools. Thanks to funding from the Department of Education, the Bendigo Discovery Centre will launch...
March 25, 2021
Native trees go on display
TREES set to be planted around town are free to view in the Rosalind Park Conservatory. Spotted gums, lemon scented gums, acacia, Banksia, smooth bark...
March 25, 2021
New tech gives kids a voice
STUDENTS at Bendigo Special Development School now have access to better learning and communicating. On Tuesday, 22 iPads were delivered to the school by State...
March 25, 2021
Mile is Golden for big race day
BENDIGO Jockey Club is expecting a huge return to form at its annual Golden Mile Race Day on Saturday 27, March. The autumn meeting is...
March 25, 2021
Bay’s Wish a reality
A GROUP of sixteen cyclists has raised much needed funds for Make-A-Wish by riding across Victoria last week. The 700-kilometre ride finished on Saturday and...
March 25, 2021
More housing for all abilities
NEW specialist disability accommodation will be available with two, two-bedroom houses being built in North Bendigo. Not-for-profit disability service organisation Amicus has been working on...
March 25, 2021
Butterfly Net for suicide awareness
THE Suicide Prevention Awareness Network have installed a butterfly net at Bendigo Marketplace, as a way for people to honour a loved one lost...
March 25, 2021
Come along and get your skates on
Get your skates on, now’s the perfect time to learn how to roller skate. Dragon City Roller Derby is holding two events this Sunday, which...
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