Uni welcomes rural and international students
AFTER a few lean years due to the pandemic, La Trobe University’s Bendigo campus has seen a large uptick in student offers for the...
Why and how you can beat the heat!
AFTER an unprecedently cool few months for this time of the year, the heat has arrived, and swimming season is in full swing. Last week...
Young doctors pick up rural awards
THREE local doctors were awarded for their outstanding service earlier this week, with them picking up Monash Rural Health Talent awards. All three junior medicos...
Incident reduction behind pet bylaw push
WITH a decision on proposed new pet bylaws drawing nearer the City of Greater Bendigo is taking public feedback on the issue until Monday,...
Water utility begins pipe clean
CLEANING of Bendigo’s water mains got underway earlier this week in what is to become an annual process. The large-scale operation is set to run...
Volunteers needed as Lifeline calls spike
LIFELINE Loddon Mallee region is currently searching for the next batch of crisis call volunteers to take up positions early this year. With calls coming...
Blue-green algae detected at lake
THE public is being warned to avoid contact with water from Lake Eppalock following the recent detection of high levels of blue-green algae. A popular...
Comedian bringing hit show to town
FUNNY man Aidan Jones and his hilarious yet personal story of heading to Colombia to meet his biological father for the first time in...
Scars of Beauty to shine light on birth trauma
LOCAL artist Alicia Huddy and friend and educator Emma Jensen are opening a community art exhibition, Scars of Beauty, this February, to help raise...
Hospital’s new interns check in
BENDIGO Health welcomed its latest round of interns this week with thirty-nine new doctors taking up roles at Bendigo Hospital for the next year. The...
Community backs Rochy sports gear effort
A RECENT sports equipment drive for the youth of flood affected Rochester has been a great success with donations pouring in from across the...