From the office of ROLAND ROCCHICCIOLI
“Fear no more the heat o’ the sun, Nor the furious winter’s rages; Thou thy worldly task hast done, Home art gone, and ta’en thy wages: Golden lads...
2026 Dahlia and Arts Festival to bloom on 20-22 March
THE 2026 Dahlia and Arts Festival in Eaglehawk promises a vibrant three day celebration of creativity, community, and the rich harvest heritage of the...
Disability Peer Support comes to the Greater Bendigo Region
LEARNING to live with a new disability can be enormously challenging. Mandy McCracken knows this all too well. After having both her hands and feet...
Buyers to be set free from costly househunting headache
Frustrated home-buyers have been promised relief from out-of-pocket costs as a state embarks on a major rethink of real estate due diligence. The burden of...
Driving disability inclusion for a better future
AINSLEE Hooper is an anthropologist, disability inclusion consultant, and business owner transforming how organisations remove barriers and create workplaces and communities that respond to...
Delivering the highest of standards
THIS year marks a major milestone for Reecy Owins, Licensed Estate Agent at Tweed Sutherland First National, as she celebrates 40 years of helping...
Rikkie-Lee Tyrrell MP – Member for Northern Victoria Region
RIKKIE-Lee Tyrrell became the first One Nation's member in the Victorian Parliament when she was elected as the Member for Northern Victoria Region at...
Top accolade for APCO Alfredton
APCO Alfredton was recently named Retailer of the Year at the service station company's annual gala event. The award is given to the retailer who...
Neon Evolution: Why High Performance Environments Are Reshaping the Commercial Landscape
THE most powerful evolutions in business rarely begin with noise.They begin with a shift in mindset. Right now, the environments once considered "emerging" – women's...
Gaelle Broad, The Nationals’ Member for Northern Victoria
AUSTRALIA'S first female members of parliament left their shoes outside the toilet door as a sign, because there were no women's toilets in parliament. When...
Share experience of CSA to make Victorian schools safer
PEOPLE who experienced child sexual abuse in Victorian schools are coming forward to contribute to a public record to protect future students and make...
Harvest Festival set to be the best yet
THERE will be something on offer for everyone at the annual Heathcote Harvest Festival to be held this Sunday 8 March at Barrack Reserve...
60th Bendigo Sports Star of the Year Awards
Best of the best drawn from many pockets THE 60th Bendigo Sports Star of the Year awards brought together many of the city's best who...
Madeleine West to share her story at Give Geelong breakfast
THE Give Where You Live Foundation has announced actor, author and advocate Madeleine West as guest speaker for the 2026 Give Geelong Breakfast. Proudly presented...
Bendigo Sustainability Festival 2026 invites community to come home – and make history
THE Bendigo Sustainability Festival will return on Sunday 29 March, bringing the community together for a vibrant, hopeful and action-focused day under the powerful...
Celebrating one year of Heathcote Jewellery
HOW quickly does time fly by? We opened our doors in Heathcote fourteen months ago, marking the beginning of a very special chapter. The privilege...
Flavours of Loddon 2026 – Bridgewater on Loddon
RETURNING for its second year, Flavours of Loddon is a beautiful Sunday afternoon by the river celebrating the very best wineries, breweries and food...
Sleep on it: how quality sleep strengthens memory
WHILE attention and repetition matter, the most important stage of memory formation happens after you fall asleep. Sleep is not simply rest. It is...
All businesses bound by Victoria WFH plan
Small businesses will not be carved out of an Australian-first legal right to work from home as a state stares down a...
People are invited to share their experiences of child sexual abuse to make Victorian schools safer
People who experienced child sexual abuse in Victorian schools are coming forward to contribute to a public record to protect future students and make...
Peggy’s Café is perfect for those on the go
PEGGY'S Café has become a much-loved favourite in Bendigo, offering a warm, welcoming atmosphere paired with fresh food, great coffee, and genuinely friendly service. Located...
Sporting stars to shine
LOTS of glitter and gold will be on show at Friday night's 60th Bendigo Sports Star of the Year awards. The Diamond Jubilee of the...
Famous Taradale Mineral Springs Festival enters its 17th year
THE Taradale Mineral Springs Festival is now in its 17th year and will be held on 8 March, running from 10am to 4pm. An important...
