February 8, 2026
Strong showing from Bendigo East at state country titles
BENDIGO East Swimming Club delivered another powerhouse performance at last month's 2026 Victorian Long Course Country Championships in Geelong. A team of 39 swimmers represented...
February 6, 2026
Dragons help shape mayor’s dedication to service
IT IS often said that sport isn't only about winning – it has lessons to teach us about life. For Bendigo mayor Thomas Prince, some...
February 6, 2026
Spirit join fight against gastrointestinal cancers
BENDIGO Spirit's final home game for the 2025-26 regular season against Perth Lynx took on extra meaning, as the defending WNBL champions partnered with...
February 5, 2026
Spirit crash to back-to-back defeats, WNBL legend makes return
HOPES of a home court advantage during the WNBL semi-final series have all but evaporated for Bendigo Spirit following a disappointing loss in the...
February 5, 2026
Crushers to host come-and-try rugby league day
BENDIGO Rugby League Club is encouraging anyone interested in taking up the sport to attend a come-and-try day this month. The event on Sunday 8...
February 4, 2026
Strikers to host umpire development day
AN umpire development day run by Victorian Netball League (VNL) club Bendigo Strikers hopes to inspire the next generation of match-day officials in central...
February 4, 2026
Football-netball leagues to share admin services
A GROUNDBREAKING administrative services sharing agreement between the neighbouring Heathcote District and Loddon Valley football-netball leagues is being hailed as an exciting new chapter...
February 4, 2026
Local boxers eager to impress on home turf
UP-and-coming boxers in Bendigo and a few more seasoned ones will have the chance to shine in front of a fanatical home crowd at...
February 2, 2026
Maturing pacer leaves Cup rivals in a twist at Bendigo
HARKNESS trainer Joe Pace has always known the ability is there with Twisting By, but it's taken time and a trip up north to...
January 31, 2026
Simpson’s WNBL seasonover after injury blow
BENDIGO Spirit guard Micah Simpson will miss the rest of the WNBL season after tearing her ACL in the team's win over Canberra Capitals...
January 29, 2026
Spirit hang tough for three wins in five days
AFTER briefly dropping to third place on the WNBL ladder, Bendigo Spirit is back in second spot following a gritty 77-73 victory over Canberra...
January 29, 2026
Irish luck pays offfor Wild Irish Rover
YOUNG Bendigo trainer Annalise Maragos had the luck of the Irish on her side at Great Western last weekend, as her striking chestnut Wild...
January 28, 2026
Making fitness his mission: Don’s kettlebell passion is no secret
POUND for pound, this club boasts an enviable record of producing as many or more world champions and world record holders over the last...
January 27, 2026
BFNL board shake-up as former chair misses spot
FORMER Bendigo Football Netball League (BFNL) board chair Carol McKinistry has been voted off the board at the league's annual general meeting. Five newcomers were...
January 26, 2026
Bulldogs add former state league talent
GOLDEN Square has added further reinforcements in its bid to rebound back up the BFNL ladder in 2026. In a timely boost to their midfield...
January 26, 2026
‘I think I’ve found myself again’: Eddy becomes king of the road
BENDIGO cyclist Pat Eddy insists his boilover Australian National Road Championships win in Perth this month has helped him rekindle his passion following a...
January 25, 2026
Bulldogs bolster defence, attack ends
A PAIR of quality recruits from the Riddell District league will give Gisborne's defensive and attacking ends a new dimension. The Bulldogs have lured dual...
January 25, 2026
Manu’a returns to Strikers
KRISTIANA Manu'a has revealed her next move following her retirement from elite netball by signing with Bendigo Strikers. The New Zealand-born 30-year-old will join the...
January 24, 2026
Cup night win relief for Graham after tough 48 hours
IT IS often said the harder the battle, the sweeter the victory. The phrase certainly rang true for Sutton Grange trainer Ross Graham, who pulled...
January 22, 2026
Spirit’s Simpson pinching herself playing alongside game’s greats
BENDIGO Spirit guard Micah Simpson admits she still sometimes has to pinch herself about listing her profession as a full-time basketballer. That goes double for...
January 22, 2026
Spirit in hunt for win at home
BENDIGO Spirit will be hoping a return to Red Energy Arena against Canberra Capitals tonight will help them rediscover their exceptional early-season form. The Spirit...
January 18, 2026
United seeks redemption in Bendigo
MELBOURNE United plays its second game in Bendigo in two weeks against Brisbane Bullets this Wednesday 21 January at Red Energy Arena. Playing their first...
January 18, 2026
New coach for NBL1 Braves men
BENDIGO Braves has appointed one-time Brisbane Bullets development coach and renowned pathways mentor Josh Cheney as men's coach for the 2026 NBL1 season. Cheney brings...
January 15, 2026
Spirit clash postponed due to bushfire impacts
BENDIGO Spirit says it is fully supportive of the WNBL and its decision to postpone last Friday night's clash against Southside Flyers, scheduled to...
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