June 3, 2026
Awards celebrate multicultural MVPs
NOMINATIONS for the 2026 Victorian Multicultural Awards for Excellence, which pay tribute to exceptional individuals and groups working to strengthen multiculturalism across the state,...
April 6, 2026
Memories the mainstay of new destination drive
A FRESHLY-concocted destination campaign will showcase nostalgia, retro fun and immersive experiences across the Bendigo and Loddon Valley regions throughout the mild months of...
April 1, 2026
Nominations open for Victorian Volunteering Awards
NOMINATIONS are officially open for the 2026 Victorian Volunteering Awards across eight categories, with one winner to receive the honour of Volunteer of the...
February 18, 2026
Deadline shifted for troubled Tiny Towns
THE deadline for applications for round three of the State Government's $20 million Tiny Towns Fund has been extended by four weeks as part...
February 8, 2026
Inspiring women sought for 2026 Victorian Honour Roll
COMMUNITY members are being encouraged to nominate eligible inspirational individuals from all walks of life, cultural backgrounds and age groups for the 2026 Victorian...
February 4, 2026
Review prompts new $5 million grant program
APPLICATIONS are now open for a new $5 million grant program aimed at helping grassroots multicultural organisations strengthen their foundations and expand their impact...
February 3, 2026
Blues guitarists to ignite the Capital for one night only
A CURATED showcase of some of Australia's best and brightest blues guitarists is set to amp up the audience at the Capital in View...
February 2, 2026
Veteran vocalists combine for operatic extravaganza
A quartet of Australia's most enduring musical theatre and opera stars will bring their indisputable talents to Ulumbarra Theatre on Sunday 1 March for...
February 1, 2026
Local artist profile: Kim Percy
THIS week we chat with multidisciplinary artist Kim Percy, whose practice involves developing a concept initially, then choosing the best medium or material to...
January 29, 2026
Axedale teen becomes youngest-ever Bendigo Young Citizen of the Year
AXEDALE teenager Phannika Finnerty has been named the City of Greater Bendigo's Young Citizen of the Year. Recognised for leadership, compassion and community impact, Phannika,...
January 28, 2026
Going dry in February to back Lifeline
CRISIS support and suicide prevention service Lifeline has been announced as the sole beneficiary of Febfast 2026, an initiative that challenges participants to go...
January 25, 2026
New grants target inclusive sport roles
APPLICATIONS are open for a new program designed to increase opportunities for regional Victorians living with a disability to join the sport and recreation...
January 21, 2026
Jobs growth headlines upbeat rumblings for regional Victoria
RECENT figures released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) have shown that an extra 5800 regional Victorians found work in November – the...
January 15, 2026
Big Switch to signal final phase of Metro Tunnel integration
THE statewide weekend free-for-all-comers public transport scheme known as The Summer Start ends on the last day of this month to make way for...
January 14, 2026
2026 brings in increases to multiple support payments
OVER one million Australians receiving Youth Allowance, Austudy, ABSTUDY, the Youth Disability Support Pension and the Carer Allowance have benefited from an increase to...
January 13, 2026
Broad calls for transport app audit
NATIONALS Member for Northern Victoria Gaelle Broad has highlighted a foible in the Transport Victoria journey planner app that gives regional travellers a mere...
January 13, 2026
Bank stumps up millions for scholarship kitty
APPLICATIONS for Bendigo Bank's scholarship program are now open for the 2026 academic year. The program consists of more than 70 Community Bank scholarships supporting...
January 9, 2026
Solace proffered to Heathcote, Marong Solstice customers
THE City of Greater Bendigo has offered to help Solstice Energy customers in Heathcote and Marong transition from compressed natural gas following the announcement...
December 24, 2025
Generation-defining Metro Tunnel to carry passengers through summer of free PT, and beyond
TAKING a break in Melbourne this summer? The Metro Tunnel is in motion after a decade of works that saw the removal of 1.8 million...
December 11, 2025
One stop shop for emergency info launched
A NEW web-based Emergency Dashboard has been created by the City of Greater Bendigo where residents can access potentially lifesaving information before, during and...
December 2, 2025
Help at hand for farming’s brightest sparks
A BAKER's dozen of young farmers from around Victoria have been awarded up to $10,000 each by the State Government to help grow their...
November 26, 2025
Slap on a shirt for epic appeal
A FUNDRAISER concocted to drive donations to provide crisis relief and mental health programs and services for musicians, managers, crew and music workers is...
November 25, 2025
Creative cash empowering artists to get out of town
APPLICATIONS for the 2025 round of the Touring Victoria program are open. The initiative provides between $10,000 and $150,000 for regional producers and artists to...
November 24, 2025
Projects announced under cost-shared Disaster Ready Fund
HIGH-voltage systems at Eppalock Pump station will be elevated and ten flood-prone sewer stations in Rochester are due to be retrofitted after a $10.22...
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