June 4, 2023
From Tatooine to Bendigo
THE man behind Eaglehawk Garden Sculptures has just created something right off the silver screen, literally. Stephen Brown has recently finished construction on a replica...
June 4, 2023
Lockdown small business still rolling on
FOR some people, lockdown restrictions during the COVID-19 pandemic were an opportunity to get small businesses up and running. While it might have been a...
June 3, 2023
Red Cross calls for volunteers
MANAGERS at the local branch of the Red Cross are seeking to increase membership of the Central Victorian volunteer base by five hundred pairs...
June 3, 2023
Türkiye comes to town
A TOURING Turkish lamp-making workshop stopped by in Bendigo recently. The event was run by Rose Bulca who co-owns Adelaide-based Love in Istanbul. “We started with...
June 2, 2023
Marong rezoning goes out for input
PROPOSED changes to the rules relating to what can be built where in Marong have gone out for public feedback. Known as a planning scheme...
June 2, 2023
First Nations group launches climate strategy
A LOCAL First Nations group has launched its climate change strategy document. Championed by Djaara, the strategy was revealed at an event last week by...
June 2, 2023
Ball kids take a shot at the Open
AHEAD of next year’s Australian Open, Tennis Australia staff have been scouting several hundred ball kids for the tournament. TA ball kid strategy and operations...
May 31, 2023
Social group helps mates get around
A MAN based at Finley, in New South Wales, is on a mission to connect people within twenty-three towns in two states. Scott Vesty created...
May 30, 2023
Cultural dance group seeks new members
YOU may have seen the Bendigo Filipino Cultural Dancers make appearances at the Easter parade and other events around town. Now the group is seeking...
May 29, 2023
Student salon a chance to get hands-on
HAIRCUTS and beauty appointments are the kind of often expensive services that people could be pushing further down the priority list as the cost...
May 27, 2023
Combined choirs to raise their voices
THE Bendigo Chorale will again be joining forces with Melbourne’s Glen Eira Choir for a performance in early June. The two groups collaborated successfully last...
May 27, 2023
Club members get fire safety lessons
MEMBERS of a local Probus club are fire ready after receiving safety tips from a CFA brigade recently. A dozen members of White Hills Probus...
May 26, 2023
Council approves budget
THE City of Greater Bendigo’s budget for next financial year was approved at Monday’s regular council meeting. Cr Matthew Evans said while he felt some...
May 26, 2023
Fresh fruit effort gets brave new backer
THE McKern Steel Foundation’s Fresh Fruit Fridays program has expanded with the backing of a local semi-pro sports team. The Foundation recently partnered with the...
May 24, 2023
Eaglehawk pipe works complete
WORKS by Coliban Water to replace an almost century-old water pipeline in Eaglehawk have been completed. The upgrade began in January and saw slip-lining upgrades...
May 24, 2023
Elmore Cup ready to jump
SADDLE up horse racing fans, the Elmore Cup is returning to the Bendigo Jockey Club at the start of next month. Chair of Elmore Racing...
May 24, 2023
Roadshow to roll into town
THE biggest lifestyle show to come to Bendigo will be in town next month. Bendigo Caravan Camping and Leisure Roadshow will showcase the latest campers...
May 22, 2023
Kids under 10 can get into the swing
MEMBERS of the Bendigo Baseball Association are aiming to bring younger players into the sport with a series of T-ball games for kids aged...
May 22, 2023
I Hate Cooking is not what you think
What’s your feeling about cooking, do you love it or dislike it? If you fall into the latter category, childcare worker Kylie Kent is here...
May 20, 2023
Reduced fares caused bump in numbers
IT’S been almost a month-and-a-half since VLine fares were capped at a maximum nine dollars and twenty cents by the State Government. But what’s the...
May 19, 2023
Councillors to make call on budget
THE City of Greater Bendigo’s proposed budget for the upcoming financial year will be evaluated at the next council meeting on Monday. Underpinned by a...
May 19, 2023
Rower eyes Paralympics
A LOCAL rower has tasted success at recent competitions claiming gold and bronze medals. Para-athlete Kim Hampton took first place at the Ballarat Masters Regatta...
May 19, 2023
Heart and soul go into silver medal
A GROUP of Bendigo chefs have taken home silver medals for their performance in the recent Australian Culinary Federation’s 2023 Restaurant Challenge. The team of...
May 18, 2023
Get excited for science festival
AN international science festival is making an in-person comeback after being run online for the last few years. Called Pint of Science, La Trobe University...
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