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Businesses relish in awards success

LAST Friday at Be.Bendigo’s annual celebration of local companies and enterprises, the Bendigo Business Excellence Awards, Bendigo Pottery was named Bendigo Bank...

Local discussion ahead of jobs summit

A JOBS and skills roundtable took place at Bendigo TAFE last week, with industry leaders asked to share their thoughts on local...

Call for Showgrounds upgrade

STATE upper house MP for Northern Victoria Region, Wendy Lovell, has called on the Victorian Government to commit to the redevelopment of...

Support secured for cancer program

BENDIGO Health’s cancer wellness program has gained funding to potentially expand its range of services.

McKean McGregor’s 2022 Gala Ball, held...

Peter Krenz Centre plan endorsed – City of Greater Bendigo council meeting briefs

THE plan for stage one of the Peter Krenz Centre redevelopment was approved at Monday’s City of Greater Bendigo council meeting, however...

Skilful centre-back on world stage

TEENAGE soccer superstar Silver Bell Morris has had her young career recognised by the Bendigo Sports Star committee, winning the scholarship award...

Sports Star support for superstar Selwood

CHAMPION Geelong Cats player Joel Selwood has been named the Bendigo Sports Star of the month for July.

From running around...

Sister act to release fifth album

TWIN folk duo Alanna and Alicia have been busily preparing their fifth album, thanks in part to Creative Victoria backing.

The...

Calls for support ahead of Legacy Week

THEY may have a new home, but for Bendigo Legacy it’s business as usual ahead of this year’s Legacy Week.

From...

Racecourse run returns to raise funds

THIS Fathers’ Day, the annual Run For Dad is back on at the Bendigo Racecourse after two years of cancellations.

Raising...

Wordsmith wins at poetry comp

A BENDIGO bush poet has claimed the 2022 Banjo Paterson Literary Award.

At the Orange Readers and Writers Festival in New...

Region recognised for green initiatives

THIS year’s Premier’s Sustainability Awards have a Bendigo flavour, with both the municipality and a local manufacturer nominated in the circular economy...

Childhood friends bringing the beef

POPULAR steakhouse, The Woodhouse, has a new co-owner, as two childhood friends reunite to keep the fire burning.

Chef Paul Pitcher...

Animal Justice Party reveals candidate

THE Animal Justice Party has endorsed a Kyneton animal advocate as a candidate for a Northern Victoria upper house seat.

Georgie...

Local RSL named best in state

THE Bendigo District RSL subbranch has been acknowledged as one of the best organisations in the state, winning the Community Club of...

Minister thanks local workers

FEDERAL Minister for Government Services, Bill Shorten, visited Bendigo last week to thank Services Australia employees for their work during the pandemic...

Boomers back on local court

CATCH the Australian Boomers live in action when they come to Bendigo later this month for the fourth window of the FIBA...

ID reminder for liquor outlets

A BENDIGO Community Health Services audit has revealed a number of liquor outlets have been selling alcohol without asking for identification.