Spicy sauce brings the heat
WE’VE all needed a bit of warming up this winter, and if jackets and blankets haven’t done the trick Benjamin Ato Sam...
Suburb by suburb snapshot – Maiden Gully
Maiden Gully is about 41.7 square kilometres and has four parks covering nearly 4.9 per cent of total area.
The population...
Puppy raisers sought across state
GUIDE Dogs Victoria is calling on more people from Bendigo to take on the responsibility of a puppy raiser.
The role...
VicHealth funding to support youth projects
THREE Bendigo organisations have received major VicHealth funding, aimed at supporting community-led initiatives benefiting young people.
Bendigo Foodshare, Regional Victorians of...
ASQ donates to Cancer Council
WHEN one of their workmates died from cancer last year, ASQ Garden and Landscape Eaglehawk employees bound together to raise money for...
University to lead drink spiking research
LA Trobe University’s Schools of Rural Health will lead a new project to tackle drink spiking in Bendigo and across Victoria.
The local effort in a global conflict
AS the war in Ukraine continues, ambassador to Australia Vasyl Myroshnychenko visited Bendigo to acknowledge its role in assisting the fight against...
Elvis sign signals campaign success
VIVA the Bendigo sign, with a section of the large lettering at the entrance to Rosalind Park Piazza here to stay.
Funds raised for final festival
AS the clock winds down to the last ever Bendigo Blues and Roots Music Festival, artists took to the Golden Vine Hotel...
Firefighter acknowledged with leadership award
EAGLEHAWK CFA Captain Kylie Davis has been recognised by the statewide organisation for demonstrating quality leadership.
Ms Davis was a dual...
More library space needed – City of Greater Bendigo council meeting briefs
BENDIGO’S libraries do not have enough space, according to the Goldfields Library Corporation.
The issue was raised at Monday’s regular City...
Local athletes take on Commonwealth Games
THE Birmingham Commonwealth Games kick off this week, and there a several Bendigo athletes who will be going for gold.
Jenna...
Hometown behind injured Daniels
FRESHLY minted New Orleans Pelican, Dyson Daniels, has won his second monthly Bendigo Sports Star award, this time for June.
On...
Young basketballers receive Sports Star support
A PAIR of junior Braves, Dash Daniels and Mia Harvey, have had their talent recognised with Bendigo Sports Star scholarships.
Both...
A weekend of local art
THE Anglican Parish of Kangaroo Flat’s winter art show is on again.
Held in spring last year after a previous cancellation,...
Connecting to country
YORTA Yorta woman and artist Annie Brigdale has been working with local students on a new exhibition all about acknowledging country.
Much-loved variety store for sale
VINTAGE collectibles and handmade goods hub Plumes Emporium is on the market.
The space is made up of Peter and Marlene...
Handmade jewels shine
THE latest exhibition to come to the Bendigo Visitor Centre’s Living Arts Space is a celebration of two central Victorian jewellers.
iPad delivery to aid communication
IT was an exciting start to term three for Bendigo Special Developmental School students, with State Schools’ Relief providing fifteen iPads to...
Website highlights business opportunities
TEN local government areas that make up the Loddon Mallee have come together to create a new website outlining investment opportunities for...
New options on school menu
STUDENTS at Kalianna School have ditched the party pies and the sausage rolls in favour of healthier options.
The school completed...
Help need to plan Huntly’s future
A GROUP of Huntly residents is being sought to assist the City of Greater Bendigo in developing a structure plan for the...
Classic trucks rolling into town
THIS weekend, vintage trucks are taking over the Bendigo Showgrounds as the Historic Commercial Vehicle Club of Australia celebrates fifty years with...
Gears turning on mountain bike proposal
A PUSH for mountain biking to be included in the 2026 Commonwealth Games could see the sport hosted by a Harcourt bike...