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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...

September 5, 2023

Day seeks to ask important question

R U Ok? Day is coming up and the event organisers are calling on Australians to let their loved ones they are here to...

August 25, 2023

Climate group award finalist

THE Greater Bendigo Climate Collaboration has been announced as a finalist in the 2023 Cities Power Partnership Climate Award collaboration category. The award seeks to...

August 25, 2023

Heat’s right on Dragons, Hawks

THERE’S plenty at stake for Sandhurst’s and Eaglehawk’s senior footy teams in Saturday’s final round of the Bendigo Bank Bendigo FNL season. The Dragons and...

August 19, 2023

Greater challenges for women on council

NEW research conducted in Victoria has found that female councillors are more likely to have negative experiences in local government based on their gender. The...

August 11, 2023

Drive for dignity returns

SHARE the Dignity has launched its biannual dignity drive with the aim of ending period poverty. Throughout the month of August, pink collection boxes will...

August 5, 2023

Social focus for group

STAFF at Bendigo Health Community Allied Services have created a group with the aim of helping older people engage in social activities. Known as the...

August 3, 2023

Change to start a high powered career

MORE than forty roles with electricity providers Powercor and CitiPower are available in the biggest apprenticeship recruitment drive in a decade being undertaken by...

July 26, 2023

Electric tour takes the stage

THE electric and iconic Pseudo Echo are coming to Bendigo later this year to celebrate the release of their new double album. The Ultimate tour...

July 23, 2023

Remembering the birth of democracy

AUTHOR, artist and designer Geoff Hocking will be at the Eureka Centre Ballarat next month to share his knowledge and mark the one hundred...

July 1, 2023

Award for flood response

THE Institute of Public Administration Australia has awarded Coliban Water the Emergency Management Award for its response to 2022’s spring floods. Managing Director of Coliban...

June 30, 2023

Community thanked for fundraising effort

THE annual McKean McGregor Gala Ball was held earlier this month, raising money for Bendigo Health’s Cancer Wellness Program. In total, more than $277,000 was...

June 30, 2023

New water prices approved

THE Essential Services Commission has made its final decision on Coliban Water’s five-year pricing plan, with typical water bills expected to increase by one...

June 12, 2023

Grants aim to build resilience

THE Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal, or FRRR, is offering grants to Victorian communities affected by October’s floods or their aftermath. Grants of up...

June 4, 2023

Quilters called on to get creative

THE LIONS Club of Quilters Victoria are seeking people interested creating the comforters to join their challenge. The club is asking for handmade quilts that...

May 12, 2023

Residents saught for inclusion committee

THE City of Greater Bendigo is looking for input from people who have a disability, or people who care for or work with someone...

May 5, 2023

Public art policy goes on show

A draft public arty policy is being put to the public by the City of Greater Bendigo for feedback. The document centres around the themes...

May 3, 2023

Namaste as courses make yoga accessible

THE benefits of mindfulness are being made accessible thanks to donations-based yoga courses for rural Victorians. The Yoga Partnership has two eight-week courses beginning in...

April 28, 2023

Missed voters please explain

THOSE who failed to vote in last years State election will have the chance to explain why, with a failed to vote notice to...