January 24, 2022
New spot for next Moonlight Market
THE popular Moonlight Market will make its long-awaited return next weekend, but in a new location. On Saturday, 29 January the market will be held...
January 24, 2022
Club’s course on mental health skills
THE Zonta Club of Bendigo is taking expressions of interest for a two-day mental health first aid course. The all-day classes scheduled for 19 February...
January 21, 2022
Fire management focus for jobs program
FIFTY new jobs have been created in fire and land management across the state for people disadvantaged by the COVID-19 pandemic. The State Government’s Forest...
January 20, 2022
Safety advocate backs proposed road works
A PROMINENT road safety advocate is putting her support behind the Midland Highway and Howard Street intersection works being proposed by a developer as...
January 20, 2022
Upgrade on the way for airport
THE Federal Government has committed to funding the last of the Bendigo Airport upgrade costs on the same morning the Opposition made an identical...
January 18, 2022
Singers to take centre stage
STEP into the intimate world of song writing at Sing a Song of Sixpence, coming to Bendigo next month. Originally slated for August last year,...
January 17, 2022
Competition a cause for celebration
ENTRIES are now open to the annual Mulga Bill Writing Award and wordsmiths of all skill levels and experience are being encouraged to apply. Named...
January 15, 2022
Major acts heading to town
BENDIGO audiences will soon be able to enjoy performances from The Australian Ballet and Melbourne Symphony Orchestra close to home with State Government funding...
January 14, 2022
Spots open for business support program
LOCAL businesses and organisations can showcase their offerings for free at Lansell Square Shopping Centre throughout February. As part of the centre’s Connecting Our Community...
January 14, 2022
Little closure on little street
A SECTION of Lyttleton Terrace will be closed to traffic from late January until early March as work continues on the Galkangu – Bendigo...
January 13, 2022
Cards a show of Christmas compassion
FOUR hundred Christmas cards were delivered to patients in mental health units across the region during the recent December Cards project. Led by mental health...
January 13, 2022
Public toilet plan opens
NOW is the time to have your say on the design of new public toilets at Railway Place in Elmore. The planned build would replace...
January 11, 2022
Car swap meet ready to rev
ROLL up to the thirtieth annual Centre State Swap Meet when it returns later this month. The all-day event set for Sunday, 23 January at...
January 10, 2022
Chamber fest set to charm
ENJOY some of Australia’s best musicians in the city’s greatest concert venues when the Bendigo Chamber Music Festival returns next month. Fourteen masterful instrumentalists will...
January 7, 2022
Parks the place for summer fun!
A STRING of events set for the city this year will kick off with the municipality’s annual Summer in the Parks program. This month, the...
January 6, 2022
High hopes for Epsom development
DEVELOPERS are hopeful their proposed upgrade for the Epsom Village shops, including works to the Midland Highway and Howard Street intersection, will be approved...
January 6, 2022
Make a splash this summer
THERE’S nothing like a dip in the pool to keep you cool in summer, and Bendigo has plenty of facilities to choose from. For five-year-old...
January 6, 2022
Picture book fun at local parks
TRANSPORT your love of reading to the great outdoors this month at StoryWalk events hosted by the Kangaroo Flat and Eaglehawk libraries. The pages of...
January 6, 2022
Cellar doors swing open
WINE lovers can get a taste of all the Heathcote region has to offer at this season’s Summer of Cellar Doors program. Headed by the...
December 31, 2021
Season of generosity for Foodshare appeal
THOUSANDS of dollars and kilograms of food were donated to Bendigo Foodshare over the festive season. About 3100 kilograms of food and $51,000 dollars will...
December 31, 2021
Interest open for business program
BENDIGO entrepreneurs are being encouraged to take part in a local program aimed at boosting emerging businesses. The Accelerator Program is an offering of Startup...
December 31, 2021
Support program helps women succeed
THE first cohort of women involved in a specially designed TAFE course program have completed their studies. WomenCAN Australia launched the initiative, called the Placement...
December 24, 2021
Nationwide support starts in Bendigo
A BENDIGO man has acted as the catalyst for a nationwide support initiative between Woolworths, Federal MPs and community organisations. Max Blume is the coordinator...
December 24, 2021
Volunteer groups get a boost
THIRTY-SIX central Victorian community organisations have received Federal Government funding to help support their volunteers. The volunteer grants of $1000 to $5000 totalled almost $140,000...
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