May 18, 2023
Raglan Street fundraiser a success
THE Raglan Street Jazz concert was held in Huntly recently with the aim of raising money for a couple of good causes. Organiser, Bill Knight,...
May 17, 2023
Art in Marong goes on show
SMALL-town artists can often rely on independently run exhibitions to make a living. That at least, is the opinion of Marong artists Ray Pearce and...
May 15, 2023
School building revamped to celebrate 140 years
CALIFORNIA Gully Primary School’s heritage-listed building is undergoing its first major renovations in about fifty years. Worth more than $5.5 million, the works are coming...
May 13, 2023
Young man’s side hustle warming things up
IT’S been said that kids these days love spending loads of time on their devices, and it’s not uncommon to hear parents complain their...
May 12, 2023
Uncle Jack painting unveiled
A PORTRAIT of actor and Bunurong, Wiradjuri, and Dja Dja Wurrung man Uncle Jack Charles will be going on show at the Ulumbarra Theatre. Created...
May 12, 2023
Tables turn for FIDA Suns outcome
THE Bendigo FIDA Suns Red and White teams scored a chilly, though beautiful, sunny Sunday morning as the sides returned to Queen Elizabeth Oval...
May 12, 2023
CFA brigade marks 25 years
MEMBERS of the Maiden Gully CFA recently celebrated a silver anniversary, marking twenty-five years protecting the community. Andrew Howlett is the current treasurer, and was...
May 12, 2023
City sculpture a First Nations celebration
A SCULPTURE created by Bendigo artists has been installed outside the Queen Victoria Women’s Centre in central Melbourne. The 4.6-metre-tall artwork depicts an arm and...
May 8, 2023
Host families sought for exchange students
A STUDENT exchange program is looking for host families in the Bendigo area. Donna Lack, marketing and communications officer for World Education Program Australia, or...
May 8, 2023
Drag revue ready to slay all day (and night!)
ONE of Australia’s most sought-after drag queens will be sashaying into town this May. Set for The Capital, the All-Drag Revue is headlined by Prada...
May 6, 2023
New home for Women’s Shed
DESPITE the re-launch of the Bendigo Women’s Shed not going ahead a few weeks ago, the team behind the initiative is forging on. The shed’s...
May 6, 2023
New Mason lodge a chip off the old block
THERE’S a new opportunity for Freemasonry in the Loddon region, with members of the Mathew Flinders Lodge splitting off from other, more established ones. Peter...
May 5, 2023
Dragon City skaters ready to roll
LOCAL roller derby devotees are getting ready for action as round three of the Statewide Stampede takes to the track at the Bendigo Showgrounds...
May 5, 2023
Local artist finalist in prestigious prize
BENDIGO artist Alanah Ellen Brand has been named as a finalist for this year’s Archibald Prize. Australia’s premier portraiture arts prize, Brand’s work is of...
May 5, 2023
Improved efficiency at hospital
STAFF at Bendigo Health are making changes they hope will help free up hospital beds and expand at-home care services. The effort is a result...
May 5, 2023
Ride for a good cause this Mother’s Day
THE Heathcote and District Pony Club is holding a horse ride on Mother’s Day weekend to raise money for the club, and breast cancer...
April 28, 2023
Strong support for Bendigo Dawn Service
HUNDREDS of people gathered at Soldiers Memorial Institute in Bendigo for the Anzac Day Dawn Service on Tuesday. The event marked both 50 years since...
April 28, 2023
Strong support for Bendigo Dawn Service
HUNDREDS of people gathered at Soldiers Memorial Institute in Bendigo for the Anzac Day Dawn Service on Tuesday. The event marked both 50 years since...
April 28, 2023
Community service honours the fallen
THE sacrifice of the Anzacs sent to Türkiye in World War One was acknowledged at the Eaglehawk commemorative service on Tuesday. Bendigo RSL committee member...
April 28, 2023
Heathcote celebrates the Anzac spirit
VICE-president of the Heathcote RSL sub-branch Miles Humphrey said he was impressed with the number of people who attended the commemorative service in the...
April 28, 2023
Community support after pizza shop cash crash
AFTER McCrae Street pizza place Luchiano’s was ram-raided about two weeks ago the business has recovered quickly with the support of staff and locals. Owner...
April 24, 2023
Services about honour and sacrifice
BENDIGO RSL will hold dawn and commemorative services this Anzac Day, 25 April, to remember military service men and women lost during wartime conflict...
April 24, 2023
Local Anzac Day services
BENDIGO DAWN MARCH AND SERVICE. 5.45am march from Bull Street to Soldiers Memorial Institute. 6am service starts at Soldiers Memorial Institute. EAGLEHAWK DAWN SERVICE. 6am...
April 24, 2023
Mental-health grants available
REMOTE, rural and regional community health and wellbeing groups can now apply for grants of up to twenty-thousand dollars. The money is coming via the...
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