Team to bring world culture closer to home
THE City of Greater Bendigo introduced its Intercultural Ambassador team last weekend at Harmony Fair in the Dai Gum San Chinese Precinct. The 12 community...
Puppy pool days a splash hit
GOLDEN Square Swimming Pool’s season finished up in adorable fashion on the weekend with their second annual Pool for Paws day taking place. The event...
Get ready to get messy!
THE Bendigo Toy Library’s annual Messy Play Day is being held tomorrow at their Spring Gully location. The event promises to be a lot of...
Hairdresser to hair-composter
IT appears Jackie Yong was always destined for a career working with people’s hair, it just may not be the kind she might have...
Morning ride seeks to start
THE California Gully Primary School community will take part in National Ride2School Day this month to promote a healthier and more active start to...
No verdict on old court building
WEEKS after the opening of the new justice precinct on Hargreaves Street there has been no movement on what is to become of the...
Helpers working on flood fence fixes
IN the wake of last year’s floods that affected many parts of the region, volunteers and organisations have been helping those in need. One such...
Funding for arts grants needed
A GRANTS program that benefits Bendigo-based arts organisations run by The Ulumbarra Foundation is seeking donors. Established in 2018 and known as Performing Arts Power...
Residents still waiting on insurance for flood fix
ROCHESTER CFA captain Luke Warren was away on holiday when floodwaters swept through town last October. Now, like many in the community, he’s still dealing...
Community celebration is back this weekend
THE Dahlia and Arts Festival is back in Eaglehawk this weekend after being put on hold for three years due to the pandemic. In what...
Taking cheer to the USA
LOCAL cheerleader Maddy Theobald will soon be on a plane heading to Orlando in America for a major contest. The 25-year-old is set to compete...
Health records come home
BENDIGO Regional Archives Centre has recently received records and registers regarding Bendigo Health that go back 160 years. Archives coordinator at BRAC, Sue Walter, said...
Boats get revved up for fundraising weekend
THE inaugural Eppalock Extravaganza took place at the Victorian Speed Boat Club’s base at the lake over the weekend after an initial event planned...
Record number of entries possible for art show
MEMBERS of the Rotary Club of Bendigo are hard at work organising submissions for this year’s Bendigo Easter Art Show, with the number of...
Rochy FNC seeking to reconnect community
IN smaller country towns the football and netball club can be the heart and soul that brings the community together, gathering at the local...
Movie and information night for veterans
THE Defence and Veteran Legal Service is holding a presentation on the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide at Star Cinema in Eaglehawk...
Prolific artist ready Rotary Easter show
ROB Penno has long had an affiliation with the Rotary Bendigo Easter Art Show with this year’s submission being over the tenth time he’ll...
Shared workshop for community groups
The Marong Men’s Shed has opened its doors to Your Women’s Shed Bendigo Region members and giving them access to a woodworking space as...
New designs for Pioneers
WITH season 2023 right around the corner, the Bendigo Pioneers will take to the footy field this year in new-look jerseys. The updated strips were...
Nurse awarded for top effort
BENDIGO Health oncology nurse Jenna Sing has been recognised with a top gong at the recent Fundraising Institute of Australia’s National Awards for Excellence. Ms...
More works set for Tom Flood
REPAIRS to the cycling track, new line markings, lighting upgrades, and the installation of new fencing are all set to go ahead at the...
Spirit confirm new sponsor
THE Bendigo Spirit have announced a new major sponsor with pharmacy retailer Chemist Warehouse signing on for a multi-year deal. The agreement will see the...
Funding for drought prevention on offer
THE Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal and the Australian Rural Leadership Foundation are seeking submissions for drought prevention funding across Central Victoria. The financing...
Festival show of sustainable lifestyles
THE Bendigo Sustainability Festival is back at Garden of the Future in While Hill later this month with guest speakers, community groups, and businesses...