August 29, 2025
PM grilled on renewables amid rural backlash
Anthony Albanese says he won’t mislead regional Australians on the energy transition, but acknowledges community consultation on renewable projects could be better. The prime minister...
August 29, 2025
Square tackles Hawks in preliminary final
GOLDEN Square takes on Eaglehawk in tonight's Champions IGA-backed CVFL senior women's footy preliminary final in Bendigo. The Bulldogs and Hawks will play at Queen...
August 28, 2025
Community mourns loss of young student after school bus tragedy
THE young victim of a horror school bus crash on the Hamilton Highway outside Geelong yesterday (Wednesday, August 27), has been remembered for her...
August 28, 2025
Parliament speech confirms bipartisan backing for regional news
COUNTRY PRESS AUSTRALIA A powerful speech delivered in Canberra by the Member for Monash, Mary Aldred, has reinforced the depth of community and bipartisan political...
August 28, 2025
If Meta was a miner we’d shut them down
By Damian Morgan - Regional news publisher and Country Press Australia president. I’m often asked why Meta (owners of Facebook) should be forced to...
August 25, 2025
Here’s how footy fans can get Finals tickets this week
Finals footy returns next week, with two massive Toyota AFL Finals Series now confirmed to open the 2025 Toyota AFL Finals Series. Adelaide Crows...
August 22, 2025
Bec’s ecstatic about first national XC champs
BENDIGO athlete Bec Wilkinson will mark a career-high when she races at the Australian Athletics cross-country championships at Ballarat Victoria's Park. Ninth place in the...
August 22, 2025
Loddon Valley Arts launched
DELICATE embroidery is not often displayed so that it can be admired alongside chunky wood sculptures or photos of lovingly restored cars. Loddon Valley Arts...
August 20, 2025
Bendigo trio earns spot at 2025 AFLW State Combine
Three Bendigo Pioneers have been invited to the upcoming 2025 AFLW State Draft Combine, which is set to be held in Melbourne...
August 15, 2025
Bendigo’s Leading Hearing Clinic to Launch First Comprehensive Balance Testing Service
PROUDLY independent and family-owned, Smart Hearing Specialists continues to deliver affordable, personalised hearing care across Bendigo and surrounding communities, and now, we’re proud to...
August 15, 2025
Janelle Stevens Property is redefining real estate
ADVERTORIAL AT Janelle Stevens Property a dedicated team of six is redefining the real estate experience by doing things differently. Rather than operating from a traditional...
August 15, 2025
A Timely Boost to Bendigo’s Healthcare Access at UFS Pharmacies
ADVERTORIAL BENDIGO residents now have more options when it comes to getting the healthcare they need - when they need it. Bendigo United Friendly Societies (UFS)...
August 15, 2025
Welcome to @Home Bendigo!
For over two decades, @Home Bendigo has been the go-to destination for high-quality kitchenware and homewares in Bendigo. Proudly locally owned and operated, this...
August 15, 2025
Expertly crafted homes, with a local touch
IF you've been dreaming of a brand - new home with more space, natural light and room to grow, Simonds Homes is helping families...
August 15, 2025
The past effortlessly meets the present at The Gold Mines Hotel
ADVERTORIAL WHAT makes The Gold Mines Hotel truly special is its rare ability to connect the past with the present in a way that feels...
August 15, 2025
Need to recharge, a change of pace or timely escape?
ADVERTORIAL FLY Bendigo to Sydney with Qantas and depart in style from Bendigo Airport. From the moment you pull up, expect a warm regional welcome. Park right...
August 15, 2025
40th Militaria and Collectables Show moves to an exciting new venue!
THE Golden City Collectors Assoc. are excited to be holding their 40th Annual Militaria and Collectables Show in the Regional Events Complex Exhibition Centre...
August 13, 2025
Landcare grants for healthy cities
ENVIRONMENTALLY conscious groups are being invited to apply for a Healthy Cities Landcare Grant. Following a successful grant round last year, Landcare Australia and Bupa...
August 12, 2025
Delayed gratification for borrowers as RBA cuts again
Borrowers have received welcome relief from the Reserve Bank of Australia, which has delivered a widely expected interest rate cut. The central bank opted not...
August 11, 2025
Why the RBA’s rate cut is almost certain now
The "Trumpification" of the US Federal Reserve provides an unsettling backdrop to the Reserve Bank's August meeting, where it is expected to cut...
August 8, 2025
Finals arrive early for Dragons, Hawks
IT will be a finals-type intensity as Sandhurst and Eaglehawk clash in Friday night's start to round 17 in the Champions IGA-backed CVFL senior...
August 8, 2025
Free and Informative Dementia Support Events for Carers
DEMENTIA Support Australia extends an invitation to family carers of people living with dementia and health and aged care professionals, to attend tailored information...
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Victorian growers invited to help shape RD&E
GRAIN growers in Natte Yallock, Rochester, Dookie and Yarrawonga are invited to take part in a new series of Grains Research and Development Corporation...
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Australia’s Smart Tech Boom: How AI and BNPL Are Reshaping the Way We Shop, Play and Pay
As Australia’s digital economy evolves, consumers are navigating new tech frontiers—from Buy Now, Pay Later to AI-enabled shopping. But with convenience comes...
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