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October 13, 2024

Boutique to offer pre-loved women’s fashion

A NEW shop offering second-hand, high-end women's products is about to open at the old Beehive Building in Pall Mall just in time for...

September 11, 2024

Helping young people run fun, safe events

APPLICATIONS are now open for FReeZA 2025-2027, a grants program that helps young people organise affordable drug, alcohol and smoke free festivals, live music...

August 21, 2024

Funds for footy-netball club upgrades

APPLICATIONS are now open for major grants to improve the facilities of regional and outer metropolitan netball and football clubs, including upgrading court lighting,...

July 27, 2024

Gaming room hours limited

PUBS and clubs across Victoria will be forced to close their gaming rooms between the hours of 4am and 10am seven days a week...

July 23, 2024

Grants to support sport volunteers

APPLICATIONS are open for two new regional programs financed by the State Government's $60 million Regional Community Sport Development Fund. The Sustainable Volunteer Workforce Program,...

July 3, 2024

Cold weather tips for pet owners

PET owners are being alerted to the dangers of cold temperatures this winter for their furry friends, highlighting the importance of ensuring they have...

February 18, 2024

Local artist profile: Ange Dunstone

THIS week we chat with Ange Dunstone, a local face painting artist extraordinaire who encourages fellow aspiring creative types in the region to “accept...

February 11, 2024

Local artist profile: Warwick Cooney

THIS week we chat with Warwick Cooney, the drummer and one of the principal songwriters from local hard-core punk/ desert rock/ Aussie alternative band...

February 4, 2024

Local artist profile: Stanley Knife

THIS week we chat with bass playing ace and lead singer of the new phenomenal breakout Bendigo Ozpunk outfit Relays, who’ll be gracing the...

January 28, 2024

Local artist profile: Steve Stratton

THIS week we chat with DJ Steve Stratton, who has performed at the legendary Earthcore Festival on multiple occasions, St Kilda Festival, as well...

January 21, 2024

Local artist profile: Callum Rowe

THIS week we chat with local DJ Callum Rowe, a vinyl-only groove merchant who cites the legendary Avalanches as a “massive reason” he took...

January 14, 2024

Local artist profile: Darren Tolley

THIS week we chat with veteran local disco, house and techno DJ, the one and only Darren Tolley, who fell into the vocation through...

December 31, 2023

Local artist profile: Patti Fawcett

THIS week we chat with another mega-talented local emerging gagster, Patti Fawcett, who took a shine to performing after coming from nowhere to win...

December 24, 2023

Local artist profile: Jay Howie

THIS week we chat with the phenomenal blues and rock singer, songwriter and musician Jay Howie, who cites Led Zeppelin, Joe Bonamassa and Marcus...

December 17, 2023

Local artist profile: Lloyd Dodsworth

THIS week we chat with guitarist and singer/songwriter Lloyd Dodsworth, who originally hit the stage with his folks at the ripe old age of...

December 10, 2023

Local artist profile: Louise MacGregor

THIS week we chat with Bendigo singer/songwriter Louise MacGregor, whose first attempts at composing music were sparked by a bout of glandular fever during...

December 3, 2023

Local artist profile: Dane Knowles

THIS week we chat with local rising comedic star Dane Knowles, whose self-described “weird, often fairly anecdotal and pretty performative” breakout style, as seen...

November 26, 2023

Local artist profile: Stephanie Baker (aka artcomfy)

THIS week we chat with the startling mixed media artist Stephanie Baker, who draws inspiration from not only visual artists but musicians as well,...

November 19, 2023

Local artist profile: Kim Burns

THIS week we chat with ukulele maestro, performer and inspirational musical director Kim Burns, who fell in love with the Portuguese-originated instrument while studying...

November 12, 2023

Local artist profile: Bill Conroy

THIS week we chat with highly accomplished local photographer Bill Conroy, who’s been there and done that across the worlds of editorial and commercial...

November 5, 2023

Local artist profile: Bridie Lynas

THIS week we chat with dynamic local singer, songwriter and guitarist Bridie Lynas, who says there’s a certain amount of vulnerability behind her “aggressive”...

October 29, 2023

Local artist profile: Jared Healy

THIS week we chat with blues, rock and country singer and guitarist Jared Healy, whose self-described style has been influenced by Gary Moore, Slash,...

October 22, 2023

Local artist profile: Sam Edmonds (Earth Cadet)

THIS week we chat with Sam Edmonds - singer, songwriter, guitarist, producer, label owner, and the founder of Bendigo Vinyl in Hargreaves Street, who’ll...

October 15, 2023

Local artist profile: Angie Robinson

THIS week we chat with ceramicist and mosaic artist Angie Robinson, whose self-guided approach to and passion for ceramics is built around a deep...