January 24, 2024
Hike partners with mental health org
THE Great Aussie Hike is set to take place in Daylesford and the Wombat State Forest this April, with all proceeds going towards Beyond...
January 17, 2024
European restaurant to open in old bank
THIS year a new European inspired restaurant called Terrae is set to open in the Hotel Ernest. The venue will be run by chef Tim...
January 15, 2024
Grants open for producers
The first round of the State Government’s regional activation grants program has opened with the effort seeking to help regional tourism boards, food and...
January 10, 2024
Government wants kids hooked on fishing
CHILDREN from across the region will be able to try their hand at fishing over summer with the State Government providing Little Anglers Kits...
January 9, 2024
Friends sought for seniors program
A NATION-wide scheme that seeks to provide support and social connection to isolated seniors is looking for more volunteers. Known as In Great Company, the...
January 5, 2024
Partnership creates hooks program
BENDIGO Community Health Services and the Victorian Fisheries Authority have partnered to create a program that’s seeking to educate Karen people about safe and...
December 29, 2023
Sky high tech used to prevent fires
THE Environmental Protection Authority, or EPA, is using drones to find potentially hazardous waste this fire season. Throughout summer drones will fly over facilities in...
December 10, 2023
Festive Irish song and dance takes to the stage
THE Ulumbarra Theatre is set to come alive with Irish music as A Taste of Ireland perform their festive special, A Celtic Christmas. The world-renowned...
December 1, 2023
Tiny towns set for boost
SMALLER localities in Victoria are now able to apply for State Government funding to go towards local projects. Known as the Tiny Towns Fund, the...
November 24, 2023
Webinar to get community fire ready
A WEBINAR held by Agriculture Victoria next week will focus on getting farmers prepared for the fire season. The session will involve land management extension...
November 24, 2023
Webinar to get community fire ready
A WEBINAR held by Agriculture Victoria next week will focus on getting farmers prepared for the fire season. The session will involve land management extension...
November 21, 2023
Gifts to unite community
AS the season of gift giving approaches, a series of handmade items will be available to purchase at the annual Uniting Threads craft stall...
November 19, 2023
Doctor poet up for enviro award
A POEM by local artist Dr Michael Leach has been shortlisted in the Woollahra Digital Literary Award’s poetry category. The visual ecopoem entitled Limits of...
November 17, 2023
New water strategy celebrated
A NEW water strategy has been officially launched by Dja Dja Wurrung Elders, Dja Dja Wurrung Clans Aboriginal Corporation, and water industry partners. The Strategy...
November 17, 2023
Weekend deliveries for Aus Post
AUSTRALIA Post customers will now be able to receive their online shopping on weekends, with the organisation commencing delivery in Bendigo on Saturdays and...
November 13, 2023
Inclusivity nod for local employer
CVGT employment has been recognised as an inclusive employer by the Diversity Council of Australia. The company was one of 82 organisations to be named...
November 10, 2023
Feedback wanted on key landscapes
CITY of Greater Bendigo staff are looking for community input as they aim to identify landscapes in the Big Hill and Mandurang Valley areas...
November 7, 2023
Avid gardeners to open the gate
THREE different but magnificent gardens in and around Bendigo will be open to the public next weekend. The Central Victorian Goldfields Garden Trail, organised by...
November 3, 2023
Chesters called Medicare rebate increase a ‘game changer’
THE amount GPs are able to bulk bill for some patients increased by up to fifty per cent of 1 November following Federal Government...
October 19, 2023
Duo to bring Celtic sounds to old church
AS part of Celtic duo Half Light’s spring tour the pair of musicians will be heading to Bendigo later this month. Rennie Pearson and Bob...
October 7, 2023
Week seeks to support veterans’ mental health
THIS year local offerings for Veterans’ Health Week will see a range of events aiming to promote the health and wellbeing of returned service...
October 6, 2023
Winter writers’ festival return
THE Bendigo Writers Festival will once again be a winter event, returning to the town next August. For the last few years, the multiday celebration...
September 11, 2023
Australian-first respite program announced
MORE than one and a half million dollars in funding has been announced to offer GreenCare Respite in the Loddon-Mallee region. The program will be...
September 8, 2023
Tips for keeping safe this swooping season
THE Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action, or DEECA, are reminding Victorians that swooping season is approaching. Native birds like magpies and plovers may...
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