March 27, 2022
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...
March 27, 2022
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...
March 25, 2022
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...
March 24, 2022
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...
March 24, 2022
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...
March 24, 2022
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...
March 24, 2022
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...
March 22, 2022
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...
March 20, 2022
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...
March 20, 2022
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...
March 18, 2022
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...
March 18, 2022
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”...
March 17, 2022
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...
March 17, 2022
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...
March 17, 2022
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...
March 17, 2022
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...
March 16, 2022
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...
March 15, 2022
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...
March 13, 2022
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...
March 12, 2022
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,...
March 12, 2022
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...
March 11, 2022
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...
March 10, 2022
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...
March 10, 2022
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...
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