Festival of Small Halls Announces 2026 Autumn Tour: Port Fairy Folk Festival and Regional Victoria
Woodfordia's Festival of Small Halls has announced that Irish/Canadian powerhouse Irish Mythen and Australian folk troubadour Kaurna Cronin will feature on their next tour...
Lost Trades Fair relocating to Macedon Ranges
LOST Trades will move back to the region where it all started back in 2014, relocating back to the Macedon Ranges. The event will be...
Why almost every Australian will get same text message
Almost all mobile phones in Australia will receive a test emergency alert in late July as the federal government prepares to roll out a...
Air Wing swoops on Bendigo car chase
Bendigo police have arrested two men after the Air Wing tracked an allegedly stolen vehicle across multiple suburbs of Greater Bendigo on...
Simonds display homes now open at Coridale Estate, Lara
SIMONDS has opened the doors to two new display homes at Coridale Estate in Lara, giving local families the opportunity to experience contemporary design...
Pioneers lock in girls squads for ’26
THE Bendigo Pioneers have finalised their under-18 girls and under-16 girls squads for the 2026 Coates Talent League season. Twenty-two clubs from across the region...
Heeney: Swans spark back after “embarrassing” Grand Final
ARE the Sydney Swans in position to compete once again in 2026? While many credit the acquisition of Charlie Curnow as the major needle mover...
Classy group excels in all sorts of sports
A DOZEN pursuits are represented across the scholarship intake in the 60th Bendigo Sports Star of the Year awards.Whether it be on the canvas,...
Bendigo’s Annual Doll & Teddy Show
MARK your calendar and bring your friends and family to the Bendigo Doll & Teddy Show, a must-see event full of charm, creativity and...
Open Day at Early Learning Victoria Nyernilang Lar in Eaglehawk North
DISCOVER opportunities across our 18 government-run early learning and childcare centres at the Early Learning Victoria Nyernilang Lar Recruitment Open Day on Saturday 28...
Teachers push four day week and work from home rights
Victorian public school teachers are preparing for a 24 hour statewide stopwork on 24 March 2026, with calls for four day working...
Fighting for the right to play
When the women of Kyneton’s football community walked away from their club at the end of 2024, it was not because they had fallen...
Victoria stands firm on Anzac Day
With Anzac Day set to fall on a weekend in both 2026 and 2027, Victoria will maintain its current public holiday arrangements,...
Roos aim to rebound on Strathdale’s ground
KANGAROO Flat will aim to bounce back from defeat when it faces Strathdale-Maristians in Saturday's start to Bendigo District Cricket first XI action. Third and...
Many stars align for 60th celebrations
CHAMPIONS from many sports across the Bendigo region will soon gather for the 60th Bendigo Sports Star of the Year awards. The theme for the...
‘Overwhelmed’: Borlase claims historic WNBL MVP gong
Bendigo Spirit star Isobel Borlase has etched her name into WNBL history, claiming the league’s Most Valuable Player award after a season...
BFNL players dominate GWV Rebels squad
TWENTY-FIVE Ballarat league footballers have been picked in the Greater Western Victoria Rebels under-18 squad for 2026. They comprise exactly half of the 50-player squad...
Cash for camps, excursions and sports
FUNDING for students to attend camps and excursions is available from this term, the state government has announced. The Camps, Sports and Excursions Fund is...
49ers confirmed for MCG NFL game
Melbourne’s reputation as Australia’s sporting capital has reached a new milestone, with the San Francisco 49ers confirmed to play in the nation’s...
A message from Premier and Member for Bendigo East Jacinta Allan
I HOPE you and your family had a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. For many in our local community, the extreme weather conditions...
A place to call home in the heart of Kangaroo Flat
LIVING Well at Bendigo offers independent living in a welcoming community. Nestled in Kangaroo Flat, the village boasts a beautiful garden setting and is...
Supporting Bendigo seniors to stay local
FOR many older Bendigo residents, the thought of leaving familiar streets, friends and routines can feel like losing a part of life. The good...
Where tradition meets talent : Lost Trades Fair returns
THE Lost Trades Fair will move back to the region where it all started in 2014, relocating back to the Macedon Ranges. The event will...
Helping first home buyers get ahead : Get $500 a week while you build with Simonds
BUYING your first home is an exciting milestone, and Simonds Homes is making the journey even more rewarding with a new offer designed to...
