“What if he says no?”: King poses free agent Bontempelli hypothetical
WESTERN Bulldogs captain Marcus Bontempelli is a free agent this year and yet to re-sign with the club. David King has posed a simple question:...
New Zealander Geary claims hard-fought Vic Open win
New Zealander Josh Geary has won the men's Vic Open the tough way, overcoming brutal conditions as strong winds whipped around 13th Beach. Geary began...
Su Oh has tamed strong winds to win the Vic Open
Former junior prodigy Su Oh was the last woman standing on a day of windy carnage at 13th Beach as she came from nowhere...
Furry Friends and Financial Freedom
FOR over-55s looking to downsize without compromise, Park Lane Living offers more than just a roof over your head—it's a community built on transparency,...
How strong are your bones?
OSTEOPOROSIS is a condition in which bones become fragile, leading to a higher risk of fractures (or breaks) than in normal bone, and it...
Hearing and happiness!
Why is our hearing so important to us? Our quality of life is linked to our ability to hear well. Hearing well allows you to join...
Appearances can be deceiving
MAGDALENA Carmen Frida Kahlo y Calderón was born on 6 July 1907, in her family home, La Casa Azul (the Blue House) in Coyoacán,...
Need a fun, effective way to stay active and healthy as you age?
GURRI Wanyarra Wellbeing Centre's Active Adults class is the perfect solution! Designed specifically for older adults, this low-impact strength and aerobics class will keep your...
Personalised, flexible in-home care services
AT Simply Helping Loddon Mallee, the team share one common goal. That is, to provide person-centred, flexible home care solutions. Staff recognise that everyone is...
Heathcote vineyards and producers to star again at Harvest Festival
HEATHCOTE will celebrate the beginning of autumn and the harvest season for local vineyards and producers once again when the Heathcote Harvest Festival takes...
Will the Saints be a bottom four team in 2025?
SOMEONE has to finish in the bottom four in 2025 and Kane Cornes believes St Kilda will be one of those teams. While he believes...
Schmid has first win for Australian team at Cadel race
An outstanding one-two combination from the Australian Jayco AlUla cycling team has helped Mauro Schmid to win the Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race. The...
A special screening and Q&A
ONE of Australia's finest actors, the much loved David Wenham is coming to Bendigo in February for a special Q&A screening of SPIT, the...
CFA declares total fire ban
The CFA has announced tomorrow, Monday, January 27, to be a day of Total Fire Ban (TFB) for most of Victoria including Central and...
Neale Daniher named 2025 Australian of the Year
The AFL legend has turned his diagnosis of motor neurone disease into a search for a cure, bringing Australians along for the fight. Neale Daniher's...
Discover your next adventure at Geelong’s Travel and World Cruise Expo
Geelong Travel’s highly anticipated Travel and World Cruise Expo returns to Geelong on Sunday, February 2, at GMHBA Stadium. The annual event promises to be...
Euphoric Self-Expression: The rise of gender-diverse fashion in Victoria
We all should have the opportunity to express ourselves freely and safely. However, for trans and gender-diverse communities across the globe, this...
Surprisingly Cool Adventures Await at Sovereign Hill This Summer
SOVEREIGN Hill is the place to be these school holidays, with a lineup of activities to keep adventurers refreshed and relaxed on a memorable...
Jenny’s Early Learning Centre recognised as Bendigo’s best kindergarten
This prestigious recognition places the centre among the top three per cent of childcare services nationally, underscoring its commitment to delivering exceptional education and...
Bendigo FNL 2025 fixture
Round 1, April 12 Sandhurst v Castlemaine Kangaroo Flat v Gisborne Golden Square v Eagleahwk South Bendigo v Strathfieldsaye Round 2, April 18, Good Friday Gisborne v South Bendigo Strathfieldsaye v...
Festival fun on Geelong Waterfront
THE 2025 Festival of Sails is just around the corner and it promises to be bigger and better than ever. From January 25 to January...
From the desk of Roland Rocchiccioli
THERE is consensus of confusion. Do we need to know someone’s personal pronouns? Surely, their name is enough. If they elect to be called...
Surf Coast retirement living at Stockland’s Halcyon Horizon
VICTORIANS over fifty-five are increasingly seeking to unlock the capital in their homes and invest it in an upgraded quality of life as they...