Celebrating 10 years of Marist College Bendigo
AS MARIST College Bendigo celebrates its 10th anniversary as a vibrant educational community, we reflect on our journey of growth and faith, embracing a...
Strikers young guns become the VNL queens of the close one
IT'S not just the six wins that have been satisfying for the Bendigo Strikers 23-and-under side in the early part of the VNL season,...
Where care, curiosity, and connection come to life
ASPIRE Early Education has become a cherished part of the early childhood landscape in Bendigo—offering families more than just childcare, but a true sense...
The Importance of Regular Health Checks for Senior Pets
AS our pets grow older, their needs change — and regular health checks become more important than ever. Just like us, senior pets are at...
From city roots to rural routes: Kamil Ibrahim’s medical journey
WHEN Kamil Ibrahim moved from New Zealand to Australia at 15, he was set for a life in the city. However, as a final-year...
Girton Education Week 2025, a celebration of cultures
THIS Education Week, Girton Grammar celebrates the rich cultures that shape our school community. The values of diversity, equality and inclusion have been at Girton's...
Women’s Choir to sing at St Paul’s
ADVERTORIAL THE Central Victorian Women's Choir will host their third choral spectacular, Come to the Music, on May 24th, at St Paul's Cathedral in Bendigo. This...
Bloods ready for test against ‘competition benchmark’ Sandhurst
SOUTH Bendigo co-coach Troy Coates says the Bloods will embrace the challenge of taking on the BFNL's benchmark team when it clashes with Sandhurst...
Happy Education Week!
EDUCATION Week is an annual celebration of education in Victoria. This year's theme, Celebration of Cultures, highlights the rich diversity of our communities and...
How to Build a Safer, More Confident Team on the Job
- Confidence plays a vital role in how effectively workers apply safety protocols in real-world situations.
- Practical, tailored training helps lift both...
Lest we forget
ANZAC Day was marked across the region last Friday 25 April, including in the heart of Bendigo where the annual march and commemorative service...
Victorian housing market steady ahead of election
With the federal election taking place this Saturday, the Victorian housing market continues to show resilience despite national debate around affordability and housing supply....
Local Anzac Day events for 2025
Dawn service Bendigo 6am at Soldiers Memorial Institute, 37-39 Pall Mall. Dawn service Eaglehawk 6am at Brassey Square, corner of Peg Leg and Sailors Gully...
A Real Legacy for Regional Australia Starts Here
FOR too long, communities like ours in the Bendigo region and central Victoria have had to fight tooth and nail for the basic infrastructure,...
All regional Victoria footy and netball games this Easter
Ballarat Football Netball League
Friday, April 18 Bacchus Marsh vs East Point Football: 2:15pm at Maddingley Park, Bacchus Marsh Netball: 2:30pm Sunbury vs Redan Football: 2:15pm at Clarke Oval,...Police crack down on impaired drivers in Bendigo region
Police have identified the Bendigo, Campaspe, Macedon Ranges and Goldfields region as one of Victoria’s worst for impaired driver collisions involving...
DDS Clinics: A New Era for Denture Care in Bendigo
NEWLY opened at 58 Lucan Street North Bendigo, DDS Clinics provides efficient, high-quality denture services to the local community. Despite being a fresh face in...
The Whitlams join Melbourne Symphony Orchestra for Hamer Hall show
Beloved Aussie band The Whitlams will join forces with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra (MSO) for a one-night-only symphonic performance at Hamer...
Collaborative Centre to lead mental health training in Victoria
VICTORIA'S mental health workforce will soon have a single statewide hub for training and development, under changes announced by the State Government this week. Minister...
Truth-telling, accountabilityin focus at state Treaty talks
NEGOTIATIONS for Victoria's first statewide Treaty have entered a new phase, with discussions centring on truth-telling and the creation of an independent accountability body. Representatives...
No back-to-back mortgage relief as RBA holds rates
The Reserve Bank of Australia has kept interest rates on hold, denying borrowers back-to-back mortgage relief. As widely expected by economists, the RBA's new monetary...
New planes expandVictoria’s air ambulance fleet
FOUR new fixed-wing aircraft have joined Victoria's air ambulance fleet, expanding the state's capacity to provide emergency medical care and patient transport across long...
Johan Lees Wins 2025 Platinum Players Championship, Putting Aussie Poker on Notice
Club Marconi hit peak energy as the 2025 Australian Poker Open played out its biggest moment yet. Over a thousand players packed...
Dragons, Roos share spotlight with Vixens
KANGAROO Flat and Sandhurst have warmed up for a massive season ahead, with the BFNL netball powerhouses sharing the stage with the Melbourne Vixens...