May 5, 2023
O’Keefe Challenge more than just a fun run
THE O’Keefe Challenge gets underway tomorrow with running events ranging from full marathons to two-kilometre kid’s courses being held. But there will be plenty on...
May 5, 2023
Homegrown talent wins at cheer world champs
BENDIGO’S Maddy Theobold is back from representing Australia at the International Cheer Union World Cheerleading Championships with a gold medal hanging proudly around her...
April 30, 2023
Tom Ballard wants to start a revolution
COMEDIAN, radio host, actor and TV show host, Tom Ballard has had a crack at it all, you can now add author to the...
April 29, 2023
Bikes, blues and beers for Black Swan
AFTER several years of closure, Pall Mall venue Black Swan re-opened earlier this month. The old building was purchased by Bendigo local Dugal James four...
April 29, 2023
Water works head to the west
WORK on a new drinking water pipeline running twelve kilometres from Golden Square to Marong is about to get underway with the aim of...
April 29, 2023
Local MPs back ‘yes’ campaign
A SECOND ‘yes’ campaign for an Indigenous voice to parliament gathering was held at Rosalind Park last week with the meeting bringing together local...
April 29, 2023
Solar push for homes in need
THE Bendigo Sustainability Group has announced, Giving Power, a crowd-funding campaign that’s aiming to provide low-income households with solar panel systems. The campaign is focused...
April 28, 2023
Higher education milestone marked
AN academic procession that began at The Capital and concluded at Bendigo TAFE’s MacGillivray Hall took place last week to mark one hundred and...
April 28, 2023
Young achievers up for awards
TWO Bendigo TAFE health students have been nominated as finalists in the 7NEWS Young Achiever Awards. Pathology graduate Shee Lay Bell Po and dental assistant...
April 28, 2023
Down, down, Supermarket voted down – City of Greater Bendigo council meeting briefs
A MAJORITY of City of Greater Bendigo councillors have knocked back a plan for a Coles supermarket and liquor store at 715-723 Calder Highway,...
April 28, 2023
Nats claim issues with Comm Games planning
NATIONAL Party MPs were in Bendigo last week to voice issues with the Commonwealth Games and a supposed budget blowout. Federal Senator Bridget McKenzie said...
April 27, 2023
Gasworks opening for tours
PEOPLE will be able to take a rare up-and-close look at one of only three intact gas works in the world in the coming...
April 25, 2023
Jazzy fundraiser set for Huntly
A RAGLAN Street Jazz Concert will be going ahead to help raise money for the flood-affected Rochester community next month. The show will feature the...
April 22, 2023
Passion and hobby brews up new pub
A new brewpub opened its doors on Short Street late last month and to start with the venue is offering eight of their own...
April 22, 2023
Amy Shark set on keeping it rural
WHEN Groovin the Moo gets underway at Prince of Wales Showground next weekend one of the main drawcards will be Gold Coast-born artist Amy...
April 21, 2023
Calls to establish Bendigo Museum
BENDIGO Historical Society held an open meeting at the La Trobe Art Institute last week with the aim of exploring support for a proposed...
April 21, 2023
Input sought on water pricing
THE Essential Services Commission has asked for public consultation before making a final decision on Coliban Water’s proposed five-year pricing plan. The plan put forward...
April 21, 2023
Charity marks decade of food fight
BENDIGO Foodshare celebrated its tenth birthday last week with a party at its home base as volunteers and board members past and present marked...
April 16, 2023
Debut novelist loves to talk love
MADELAINE Lucas will take to the stage at this year’s Bendigo Writers Festival with award winning and highly successful author Christos Tsiolkas in an...
April 15, 2023
From the Madison to the Moo
BENDIGO musician NAYYETHWEY has been announced as this year’s Triple J Unearthed artist who will take the stage at Groovin’ the Moo Bendigo later...
April 14, 2023
Easter art show levels up
THE Bendigo Easter Art Show came to an end on Tuesday with a celebratory lunch for the organisers and those lucky enough to purchase...
April 14, 2023
Supreme Court holds first sitting
A CEREMONIAL sitting was held at the new Bendigo Law Courts last week to mark the Supreme Court’s first hearing at the new facility. The...
April 14, 2023
Students bloomin great effort!
A TRIO of Bendigo TAFE horticulture students have been awarded bronze medals for their showcases at this year’s Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show. Clair...
April 14, 2023
MP makes bookish donation
FEDERAL member for Bendigo, Lisa Chesters launched her annual School Book Donation Program at Kangaroo Flat Primary School last week. First being held in 2018,...
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