May 13, 2021
Agriculture Victoria weed warning
A NOXIOUS state prohibited weed is popping up in Bendigo backyards. Known as alligator weed, Agriculture Victoria’s leading biosecurity officer Emily Hill said its growth...
May 12, 2021
Huntly harness club taking new members
THE Central Highlands Pleasure Harness Club is welcoming new members following a booked out graded dressage day three weeks ago. The Huntly-based club trains riders...
May 10, 2021
All eyes on future court
THE public will get its first up close look at the Law Court development at an information pop up session at the Bendigo Library...
May 10, 2021
Sneaky lessons through ninja training
RINGMASTER Vern Hardie will return to Hargreaves Mall on 19 May and this time he’s teaching kids his ninja tricks! But among the dragonstaffs and...
May 7, 2021
A healthy dose of healing poetry
THERE’S a growing connection between the studies of medicine and humanities allowing for creative projects driven by science like Bendigo doctor Michael Leach’s poetry...
May 6, 2021
Women’s Shed secures location
THE Bendigo Women’s Shed is one step closer to becoming a reality after the group secured a location for the community space last week. Co-founders...
May 6, 2021
Guide Dogs Australia calls for better ‘petiquette’
AMONG the celebrations during last week’s International Guide Dog Day on Wednesday, 28 April was an important lesson for pet dog owners. Regional team leader...
May 6, 2021
All welcome at neighbourhood hub
THE doors at Bendigo Neighbourhood Hub are always open but this month they’re inviting the community in for special events, programs or even just...
May 6, 2021
Mother’s Day Classic runs local
THE Mother’s Day Classic will return this year to Beischer Park in Strathdale on Sunday, but it will look a little different. All things pink...
May 3, 2021
Shop, sip and socialise under the stars
THE Moonlight Market will fill Hargreaves Mall with all the tastes, sounds and smells Bendigo has been craving in a one-off event from 5pm...
May 1, 2021
Bike group riding for a better Bendigo
BIKE Bendigo has been offering the community a different way to explore the city since 2014 and is inviting people of all ages and...
May 1, 2021
Shining a light on families in need
IT’S said it takes a village to raise a child and leading the effort are the volunteers at Sunshine Bendigo. Founded by Glenda Serpell in...
April 30, 2021
Building a Women’s Shed from the ground up
THE catalyst to establish a Women’s Shed in Bendigo occurred when most great ideas do these days: at about 10pm on Facebook. Co-founder and recently...
April 30, 2021
Swanbuild flies into town
MODULAR residential and commercial building company Swanbuild officially announced their arrival in Bendigo late last week as the newest player in the region’s construction...
April 30, 2021
Safety grants for FNCs
FOOTBALL and netball clubs across regional Victoria can apply for grants from the State Government to improve the conditions of their facilities and enhance...
April 29, 2021
Construction to start on cross-cultural kinder
WORK is set to begin on one of only two culturally blended kindergartens in Victoria at the Bendigo and District Aboriginal Co-operative site on...
April 29, 2021
History brought to light
TALES of Bendigo’s past will light up Rosalind Park in an all-new sound and light show during the winter school holidays. Awaken - Bendigo brought...
April 29, 2021
Skatepark kickflips into action
EPSOM skatepark was officially opened last Wednesday to the delight of the children who brought the project to life. Originally petitioned to council by then...
April 29, 2021
New planning rules okayed
MAJOR change is in the works for the City of Greater Bendigo’s planning scheme with the first of three amendments adopted recently. Director of strategy...
April 24, 2021
Meet some of Bendigo’s busiest women
WHILE the issues facing women at home and abroad have changed throughout history, the Zonta Club of Bendigo’s commitment to solving them hasn’t faltered. For...
April 22, 2021
Reusable cup scheme goes green
COFFEE drinkers can turn their takeaway cup of the black stuff green following the launch of a new swap-and-go coffee cup scheme last week. In...
April 22, 2021
Timely reminder to check home heating
THE CFA are reminding people to check their in-home heating and brush up on fire safety knowledge as temperatures begin to drop across the...
April 22, 2021
Touch footy a family affair
BENDIGO Touch Football Association launched their free four-week Youth in Touch and Switch programs for women and children at the Tom Flood Sports Centre...
April 19, 2021
Treasure trove of toys at eager fingertips
MORNINGS are always abuzz with excited children at the Bendigo Community Toy Library. Kids can visit the Spring Gully and Long Gully campuses across four...
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