January 6, 2023
Not the rivers and the lakes that you’re used to
WITH warmer weather here, there’s a good chance you’re keen to make a splash in your favourite water hole. Yet before you dive in, Goulburn-Murray...
January 6, 2023
Forest groups urging for a safe summer
THE State’s national park, reserve and forest authorities are encouraging everyone to be responsible when visiting public land over the holidays. Parks Victoria, the Conservation...
January 6, 2023
Charity relaunches relief program
MEMBERS of non-profit charity Rural Aid have ramped up their flood support efforts for farmers over the holidays. The group has relaunched their Buy a...
January 6, 2023
Keeping pets cool through warmer weather
THE days are getting warmer, and pet companions, just like humans, can be susceptible to the hotter climate. RSPCA Victoria’s chief veterinarian Dr Bronwyn Oke...
January 2, 2023
Having a happy life off the small screen
WITH technology use becoming more common for some families, many parents might be at a loss for what to do to keep their kids...
December 2, 2022
Staley seemingly out as Ripon flips
LABOR’S Martha Haylett looks to have won the seat of Ripon following the State election on Saturday night. Despite a less-than-one percent swing towards incumbent...
November 26, 2022
Mo bro lets it grow, again
A MADI Madi man and Golden Square resident is doing his part for Movember for the fourth year in a row. Last year, Shannon Kennedy-Dee...
November 22, 2022
Putting pen to paper in protest
THE local push for Amnesty International’s annual Write for Rights cause is set to take place in Bendigo next month. Following a session in early...
November 22, 2022
Lego builders behind local flood fundraiser
THE Bendigo Lego User Group is joining the flood relief effort with a fundraiser set for next weekend. The event, titled Brick Relief 2022, is...
November 19, 2022
Farm therapy through healing horses
A TWENTY-two-acre property at Shelbourne is home to horses, ponies and alpacas that serve a unique purpose. The animals are the key to the Equine...
November 18, 2022
Call for spaces for regional health studies
STAFF and students at La Trobe University are encouraging regional health students to study and stay local. Vice-chancellor Professor John Dewar said about 70 to...
November 17, 2022
Holiday harmony for carols’ return
THE town’s longest-running choral group is set to ring in the holiday season for the first time in three years. On Saturday, 19 November, the...
November 14, 2022
Allan aiming for re-election
WITH the State election at the end of the month, deputy-Premier and long-serving Labor Member for Bendigo East, Jacinta Allan, is contesting her seat. She...
November 12, 2022
Input sought on Games village
LA Trobe University-owned land at Flora Hill is set to be overhauled for the 2026 Commonwealth Games, and community members are being asked to...
November 12, 2022
Meet your State candidates
TWO forums will take place in the leadup to the State election, aiming to give the community an opportunity to meet and question local...
November 12, 2022
Program for police diversity
A LOCAL information session on the Victoria Police Diversity Recruitment Program will take place next week. Delivered by Victoria Police, Jesuit Social Services and Victoria...
November 11, 2022
Funding pledged for queer fest
ORGANISERS of LGBTIQA-plus volunteer association Bendigo Queer Arts Festival have been promised fifty thousand dollars should Labor be re-elected in this month’s State election. The...
November 11, 2022
Playground works sliding in on time
WITH the new Lake Weeroona playground set to be unveiled next month, Federal Member for Bendigo Lisa Chesters has visited the site to check...
November 11, 2022
Food drive gets underway
EVERYONE is encouraged to lend a hand, or some non-perishables, to the Bendigo Foodshare community food drive. The charity initiative takes place twice a year,...
November 11, 2022
Indigenous advocate gets national nod
A LOCAL advocate for Indigenous health is one of one-hundred-and-thirty Australians to be recognised in the 2023 Australian of the Year Awards process. Gunaikurnai man...
November 11, 2022
On-court for flood relief
FLOOD-IMPACTED community members were treated to some sporting entertainment over the weekend, with Bendigo Spirit playing Perth Lynx. The basketball game took place on Sunday...
November 11, 2022
Bring ideas to City’s budget
COMMUNITY members are encouraged to have their say on the City of Greater Bendigo’s 2023/24 budget. City of Greater Bendigo mayor Cr Andrea Metcalf said...
November 11, 2022
Final note for Blues Fest
THE final bow has been taken for the Bendigo Blues and Roots Music Festival. More than 140 artists performed throughout more than 40 different venues,...
November 11, 2022
Locals receive senior honours
TWO of the city’s older residents were acknowledged as part of the 2022 Victorian Senior of the Year Awards. Recently at Government House, Diana Collier...
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