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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Country Club series set for return
FOOTBALL matches promoting sport and safe work in farming communities is back in the region this season. On Monday it was announced the WorkSafe Country...
Fire season comes to an end
THE final fire restrictions in Victoria were lifted on Monday, marking the end of the fire season which was similar in call out and...
Lower regional PT fairs launching
A REGIONAL fare cap for public transport is beginning next Friday with Premier Daniel Andrews and Minister for Public Transport, Ben Carroll, visiting Southern...
Jobs push ahead of Comm Games
THE State government has launched what’s being called a “jobs pipeline” to kickstart preparation for the Commonwealth Games which is less than three years...
Colourful works come to life
A NEW exhibition is swooping into Living Arts Space at the Bendigo Visitors Centre Titled Swoop the exhibit is a celebration of the vibrant works...
CFA training day for air support
FIREFIGHTERS gathered at Bendigo Airport recently to hone a special set of skills. Seven County Fire Authority members joined with colleagues from Fire Forest Management...
Help launch new planetarium!
A UNIVERSE of discovery awaits at an out of this world fundraising event. Set for this Saturday at the Discovery Science and Technology Centre, money...