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About: Sophie Founé

Posts by: Sophie Founé

November 3, 2023

Mental health service to be established

A NEW, free mental health and wellbeing local service will soon be up and running in the region and staff are aiming to...

October 28, 2023

Comp backs anti-vaping callout

BENDIGO Community Health Services, along with the City of Greater Bendigo and Sports Focus, are running a competition for young people to help...

October 27, 2023

Water safety call ahead of summer

A LOCAL pool operator is reminding people to be safe around water this summer.  To help with the effort, Belgravia Leisure, who...

October 23, 2023

Fun the focus for kids’ day

BENDIGO’S FunLoong Day will be back in time for Children’s Week at the end of the month.  As part of the event...

October 23, 2023

Songstress sisters set to return for album launch

WHAT started as two little girls dancing in the dust of a local music festival has come full circle, with the pair of...

October 22, 2023

Monthly market shows off local makers

BENDIGO is known for its many and varied creative communities, and markets can be a great opportunity for makers in the community to...

October 21, 2023

Students’ stories screen at TAFE film festival

A GROUP of forty Bendigo TAFE students with disabilities had the opportunity to present their own short films at the institution’s short film...

October 21, 2023

Community radio awards finalists

NOT-for-profit local community radio station 106.7 Phoenix FM is a finalist in five categories at the 2023 Community Broadcasting Association of Australia awards.

October 20, 2023

Barbecue festival steaks its claim

MEAT lovers rejoice! An Australian celebration of all things barbecue, beef and brisket, the entertainment festival Meatstock will be coming to Bendigo for...

October 20, 2023

Red Energy Arena gets new boss

 BENDIGO’S largest sports complex, Red Energy Arena, has appointed a new general manager.  Craig Armstead will start in the role at...

October 19, 2023

Cathedral to host showcase of diverse artistic talent

THERE will soon be an art show in town displaying pieces by just about any artist that wants to have their work exhibited. 

October 13, 2023

Choir to present classic program

IT is four hundred years since two well-known English Renaissance composers passed, and Bendigo Chamber Choir will be performing a selection of their music...

October 13, 2023

Train tracking now in real time

PASSENGERS on Victoria’s regional transport network, V/Line, can now see when trains will arrive with real time information made available on Google and...

October 13, 2023

Discovery gets grant for new kid’s lab

THE old planetarium at the Discovery Centre is set to be converted into a lab space where children can learn about science. As part of...

October 13, 2023

Time to get active for mental health

LAST Tuesday was World Mental Health Day, and as part of the event, Bendigo Health Foundation members ran a twenty-four-hour fitness challenge as part...

October 13, 2023

Campaign helps women and girls keep fit

IT’S This Girl Can Week and as part of the seven days of awareness women and girls in the region are being encouraged...

October 13, 2023

Calisthenics teams claim state titles

TEAMS from a local calisthenics group recently achieved success at the Calisthenics Victoria State Championships on their home stage at the Ulumbarra Theatre. Sabelle Calisthenics,...

October 13, 2023

More Strikers coaches revealed

THE Bendigo Strikers have announced the new coaches of its youth team.  Bendigo Football Netball League A Grade coaches Jayden Cowling and...

October 12, 2023

Stepping out for diabetes support

AN average of seven people in Australia are diagnosed with type one diabetes each day, according to the most recent stats by the Australian...

October 12, 2023

Ewing Park upgrade set for grand opening

THE second stage of Ewing Park’s multimillion dollar upgrade will be officially opened this Saturday with people invited to come along and check...

October 9, 2023

New record label debuts first album

BENDIGO Vinyl’s new recording label, Bendigo Records, has just released its first studio album.  The debut release from the label will come...

October 9, 2023

Wellbeing works go on show

WORKS from an amateur art class went on show to the public recently.  The Art for Wellbeing class was started by artist...

October 9, 2023

Businesses back pay it forward effort

A COUPLE of city centre businesses are giving customers an option to help out those who might need it.  Out of Order...

October 8, 2023

Bendigo Strikers back from bench

THE new Bendigo Strikers Netball Club, which will represent the region in the Victorian Netball League from next year, has roots in an...