Racecourse works begin following cup day
AS the dust settles on another incredible Bendigo Cup Day, work has begun on the renovation of the racetrack at White Hills. Resurfacing of the...
BFNL signs up for tough test; new interleague opponent named
THE Bendigo Football Netball League (BFNL) will embrace one of the biggest challenges in Victorian interleague football by taking on the powerhouse Ovens and...
Tardrew heads west on ‘unfinished business’
STAR Sandhurst on-baller Lachlan Tardrew says he is excited by the opportunity of another crack at state league football at WAFL club Peel Thunder. The...
Horbury rejoins Bloods for 2026 BFNL season
NATHAN Horbury will enjoy the best of both worlds in 2026, combining his loves of life in Queensland and South Bendigo. Horbury, now based at...
City announce key leader appointments
BENDIGO City FC has shored up its restructured football department with the reappointment of three club leaders. Following a year of rapid expansion and unrivalled...
Kangaroos land big fish ahead of return to football in BFNL
BFNL newcomer Broadford has made its biggest splash to date ahead of its return from a two-year recess, landing former AFL player Quinton Narkle. The...
Stampede their way to state championship
BENDIGO'S Chiko Rollers have taken on and beaten Victoria's best roller derby teams to be crowned Statewide Stampede champions for the first time. The Chiko...
Sacrifices bring great reward for Hardess
CENTRAL Victorian netball umpire Jessie Hardess has been recognised for her selfless dedication to her craft and commitment to personal and community development. Hardess was...
Eaglehawk signs Strikers goaler
EAGLEHAWK has been quick to strengthen its playing list for the 2026 BFNL season, signing Bendigo Strikers VNL goaler Mia McCrann-Peters. The 22-year-old joins the...
Cowling to lead Roos for two more years
KANGAROO Flat 2025 premiership coach Jayden Cowling has signed a two-year contract extension to remain at the helm of the Roos. Cowling, whose first season...
Hawks coach to miss large chunk of 2026 season
EAGLEHAWK has failed in its bid to have a ten-week suspension meted out to co-coach Clayton Holmes following this year's BFNL grand final reduced...
Fitzsimmons pleased with progress; Shamateur to make return for Fliedner
BENDIGO'S leading trainer Tim Fitzsimmons says it's regrettable, but he is increasingly unlikely to be without a runner on Bendigo Cup Day next Wednesday. Fitzsimmons...
New Spirit partnership pure gold
BENDIGO Spirit has hailed a new partnership with Agnico Eagle as the start of a dynamic new collaboration between one of the region's most...
Ermel honoured by athletics life membership
BENDIGO Athletic Club great Rick Ermel is glad the stars aligned and he was back in town as he was unveiled as the club's...
Reeves, Lawry, Suleiman grab top Bulldogs honours
INSIDE midfielder Terry Reeves, defender Keira Lawry and Lauren Suleiman have won Golden Square Football Netball Club's top individual honours for 2025. The talented trio...
Tennis roadshow hits Bendigo
SUPPORTING clubs, volunteers, and coaches with the tools, training, and confidence they need to make tennis thrive locally was the aim of a Tennis...
Bulldogs snare VNL recruits
GOLDEN Square has made an early recruiting splash in preparation for the 2026 BFNL netball season, landing a pair of Victorian Netball League (VNL)...
Back-to-back top honours for Tardrew, Clifford
GUN midfielder Lachlan Tardrew and midcourt ace Shae Clifford have gone back-to-back as Sandhurst's senior football and A-grade netball best and fairest winners for...
Spirit welcomes proud partner Bendigo Bank
REIGNING Women's National Basketball League (WNBL) champion Bendigo Spirit has unveiled Bendigo Bank as a key partner for the upcoming 2025-26 season. In what marks...
Spirit and Tangerine unite to champion change on and off the court
AS the countdown winds down to the start of Bendigo Spirit's WNBL season opener against Townsville Fire this Sunday 19 October, the club has...
Opals Olympic skipper appointed Braves coach
BENDIGO Braves have turned to two-time Olympian and former Braves star Tess Madgen as the new coach of the club's NBL1 women's team. Madgen, who...
State backs harness, gallops racing projects
BENDIGO Harness Racing Club will undergo a $1.36 million LED lighting and technology system upgrade, significantly improving visibility at Lord's Raceway and helping slash...
Vixens captain impressed by Sexton’s development; praises world cup win
MELBOURNE Vixens captain Kate Moloney says it has been exciting to see Bendigo's Charlotte Sexton fast-track her development with the Suncorp Super Netball premiers...
Kirby and Koalas get shot at Deaflympics glory
ELLA Kirby is ready to put her best foot forward in green and gold at the 2025 Deaflympics in Tokyo. The 22-year-old, who was born...
