Orchestra on the big stages
THE Bendigo Symphony Orchestra will perform their entire season in the city’s premier venues for the first time this year. Four concerts are scheduled in...
Local growers prepare to pour
THE Strategem Bendigo Winemakers Festival is preparing for its biggest instalment yet when it returns on 2 and 3 April. This year’s event at Rosalind...
On the hunt for dragon wranglers
BECOME part of a dragon or join the torchlight procession at this year’s Easter Fair as a volunteer for the Bendigo Chinese Association. The BCA...
More upgrades set for Kalianna School
VICTORIAN Premier Daniel Andrews visited the region to officially open the redeveloped Kalianna School last week, announcing further upgrades for the site. Stage one and...
Plan focused on First Nations healthcare
BENDIGO Health has launched its first Reconciliation Action Plan, aimed at making a difference in service for First Nations patients. Manager of Aboriginal services Dave...
Star-studded opening for Elvis exhibition
ELVIS Presley may have feared being forgotten after his death, but forty-five years on, fans new and old have flocked to the Bendigo Art...
Kids get brave and shave
ELEVEN brave Girton Grammar Junior School students said goodbye to their hair last week for the Leukaemia Foundation’s World’s Greatest Shave. Through sponsorships, the students...
DeAraugo to return with Motown show
THE Capital theatre is the first stop for Bendigo-raised Kate DeAraugo on her new tour, From Motown to Memphis. The vocalist found fame after winning...
Record store finds its groove
BENDIGO Vinyl has already built a following in the local music community before even setting up shop. Trading online and regularly at the Sunday Showgrounds...
Tiny trees a labour of love
IN the 1970s, David Allen had nothing but one book to go off to help him establish a healthy supply of potted plants. Now, he...
Foundation prepares to tee off
REGISTRATIONS are still open for teams of four to join this year’s golf day fundraiser for the Otis Foundation. The foundation was established in Bendigo...
UAP name local candidate
UNITED Australia Party candidate Elijah Suares will contest the seat of Bendigo in the next Federal election. Mr Suares said decisions made by “career politicians”...
Changemaker’s work wins award
SHARING women’s success is Kimberley Furness’ passion, but last week she celebrated her own win taking home the Victorian AgriFutures Rural Women’s Award. Ms Furness...
Green light for White Night
WHITE Night will light up Bendigo this year after the State Government confirmed the event’s return last week. The light show is scheduled for the...
Hopes solar will drive down costs
A PROJECTED drop in electricity costs for one local golf club after switching to solar power is helping them expand their membership to more...
Stories and celebrations of women’s strength
THE SisterWorks community gathered together to celebrate International Women’s Day last week, sharing stories of strength and promoting solidarity to overcome barriers to gender...
Orienteers get back in the bush
BENDIGO Orienteers are gearing up for the start of a new season navigating the region’s bushland, with two come and try days scheduled this...
Volunteers needed at community house
THE call is out for new volunteers to join the Kangaroo Flat Community House. The organisation offers everything from meditation, self-defence classes and a seniors...
Food offerings garner a following
ONE foodie is on a mission to taste everything the region has to offer and she’s documenting the entire journey on Instagram. Rosie Armstrong-Dwyer has...
Stroke support connects survivors
EMMA Hemsley had a stroke on the operating table in 2019 as surgeons removed a tumour on the then thirty nine year old’s brain. So,...
Early stages sell out at Huntly development
The first two stages of a Huntly residential community, known as Harlowe, have sold out, with all sixty lots snapped up by buyers in...
Spots open at rescue group
ANIMAL lovers are being encouraged to volunteer with the Wildlife Rescue Information Network. The organisation was formed about 25 years ago by passionate wildlife carers...
Easter Fair program goes live
A JAM-PACKED schedule of events detailing this year’s four-day Bendigo Easter Fair is now available online. The 150th seasonal celebration will see the return of...
Artists prepare to open their doors
KERRY L Brown is one of more than 30 artists on show during this long weekend’s Bendigo Open Studios, and as part of the...