October 25, 2024
Find what’s over the Dark Rainbow at Pride Ball
RECENTLY-appointed Bendigo Pride Festival director Emma Ireland has hit the ground running with a bunch of new events pencilled in to add to the...
October 25, 2024
Scottish heritage to come to life
BENDIGO's local Scottish community and those interested in the country's deep cultural history are expected to come out in droves for the first annual...
October 21, 2024
Substantial grants available to develop future leaders
APPLICATIONS for grants of between $24,000 and $56,000 are now open as part of the Victorian Government's Future Ready 2025-2026 program. The grants are available...
October 18, 2024
Scottish heritage to come to life
BENDIGO's local Scottish community and those interested in the country's deep cultural history are expected to come out in droves for the first annual...
October 18, 2024
Funds to stimulate mental health workforce
ALMOST 300 scholarships and grants have been announced by the State Government in a bid to retain and recruit mental health nurses, allied health...
October 17, 2024
Fearless women short film extravaganza
THE amazing feats of female adventurers from different cultures and sports around the world will be presented at the Women's Adventure Film Tour 2024...
October 17, 2024
Slim Dusty Band to grace The Vine
AUSTRALIAN country music fans are expected to flock in droves to the Golden Vine Hotel in King Street on Thursday 31 October to bear...
October 17, 2024
INXS tribute is What You Need
INXS fans will have a rare chance to relive the musical brilliance of Michael Hutchence and co. in person when the "fully immersive" Australian...
October 17, 2024
Bumper baby Expo ready for debut
EXPECTANT mums, those with little ones and their families will be able to access a huge amount of like-minded service providers and experts at...
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...
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