June 3, 2026
Fleetwood Mac fans’ dreams
ACCLAIMED Fleetwood Mac tribute band Go Your Own Way is coming to Bendigo next month. The band has just completed a sell-out run at London's...
May 13, 2026
Shield appeal supports those doing it tough
WITH many residents struggling financially due to cost of living pressures, the Salvation Army within the Goldfields region is asking locals to dig deep...
April 28, 2026
Global recognition for Ford dealership owners
BENDIGO Ford owners Travis and Donna Holt have received global recognition for their philanthropic work in the community. They were named 2026 Ford Salute to...
April 18, 2026
Law firm has will to boost palliative care
A COMMUNITY initiative aiming to raise $50,000 for the Bendigo Health Palliative Care redevelopment was launched recently by Beck Legal. Matter for a Cause invites...
April 15, 2026
Drought hardship loan applications open
FARMERS affected by long-term drought are being encouraged to apply for Regional Investment Corporation Drought Hardship Loans. Federal Minister for Agriculture, Julie Collins, made the...
April 11, 2026
Library helps homeless access heathcare, support
PEOPLE experiencing homelessness can connect to support services and attend health appointments thanks to a program based at Bendigo Library. The Bendigo Community Health Services...
March 31, 2026
The biggest Easter egg hunt in Bendigo
ONE of Bendigo's most loved Easter traditions will return, bigger and better, at the 2026 Bendigo Easter Festival. Families are invited to join Vision Australia's...
March 31, 2026
Lifeline crisis support volunteers needed
LIFELINE Loddon Mallee is seeking caring community members from the Heathcote and Bendigo areas to consider becoming crisis support volunteers. Online volunteer information sessions are...
March 25, 2026
Safer battery and electronics disposal
SAFER disposal of batteries and electronics will soon be possible thanks to improved collection points in Bendigo, Ballarat and Golden Plains. Funding through Sustainability Victoria...
March 25, 2026
Greater support to care for nature
GRANTS of up to $20,000 for projects and $500 for support are now available for Victorian Landcare and environment volunteer groups. THE Department of Energy,...
March 24, 2026
Seeking submissions for short film festival
THE Heathcote Film Festival has officially opened submissions for its 14th annual celebration of storytelling on screen The festival is set to take place on...
March 24, 2026
Museum a vessel for Chinese ceramics show
A DIVERSE array of traditional Chinese ceramics from the late Qing dynasty will be on display at the Golden Dragon Museum until 6 September. Daily...
February 25, 2026
Bringing opera to regional areas
LYSTER Opera will bring Christoph Willibald Gluck's Orphée et Eurydice to the Phee Broadway Theatre Castlemaine this Saturday. The opera, sung in French with English...
January 31, 2026
Fire brigade welcomes new recruits
HEATHCOTE Fire Brigade recently welcomed two new recruits, bringing the number of operational firefighters to 32. Volunteers Robert Lowe and Taylor Stenson will be much...
January 19, 2026
Artist preps for Archibald Prize with Reyne portrait
CONTEMPORARY artist Steve May has high hopes for his latest work, a portrait of Australian rock icon James Reyne. May met Reyne at an event...
December 3, 2025
Giving hope through the Christmas season
THE Salvation Army is asking Goldfields residents to dig deep for their annual Christmas Appeal to help those who need support during the festive...
November 18, 2025
Showcasing Christmas spirit and imagination
PRIMARY school children across the Euroa electorate have been busy preparing their entries in Nationals Member for Euroa Annabelle Cleeland's annual Christmas Card competition. Heathcote...
November 4, 2025
Fire season begins
FIRE season has officially started with Fire Danger Periods (FDPs) declared in many parts of the state and more to be introduced following assessments...
October 20, 2025
A piano for the people by the people
BENDIGO Fine Music has launched a public appeal for The People's Piano Project. The organisation is hoping to raise $75,000 towards obtaining a grand piano...
October 8, 2025
Prepare now for potential weather-related disaster events
AUSTRALIAN Red Cross is partnering with Australia Post to urge regional residents to prepare for potential disasters to minimise impact. The campaign follows research indicating...
October 7, 2025
Plan ahead and register burn-offs online
AS property owners prepare for the upcoming fire season, the CFA is urging landowners to register burn-offs online instead of by phone. Currently, less than...
September 30, 2025
Service to honour 2/29th Infantry Battalion
A COMMEMORATIVE service honouring local men from the 2/29th Australian Infantry Battalion and other battalions will be held on Sunday 5 October. The service will...
September 29, 2025
Dream role for Phantom performer
FANS of Michael Crawford, the original Phantom of the Opera, are invited to Phantom: a tribute to Michael Crawford at the Capital Theatre on...
September 24, 2025
Get to know neighbouring birdlife
THE Aussie Bird Count is back for its twelfth year, with registrations now open for the citizen science initiative running from Monday 20 to...
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