February 5, 2023
Local artist profile: Henry Livingstone
THIS week we speak with trumpeter Henry Livingstone. What initially motivated you to have a go at the trumpet? When I was nine years old, I...
February 5, 2023
Debut show for captivating persona
FANS of quality independent music can look forward to the first live performance of bountiful local songwriter Shann Lions’ latest solo endeavour. Set for Saturday,...
January 29, 2023
Local artist profile: Graeme Phillips
THIS week we chat with inspirational and prolific trombonist Graeme Phillips, who rediscovered his love of the instrument after retirement. What initially motivated you to...
January 22, 2023
Local artist profile: Liam Sheppard
THIS week we chat with Liam Sheppard, an amazing dancer ready to set the world on fire. What initially motivated you to become a dancer? From...
January 22, 2023
Marist band ready for new brass
THE acclaimed Marist Brass Band is preparing to open its doors on Tuesday. 31 January for its Come & Try Day - Try playing...
January 15, 2023
Local artist profile: Gabriel Macura
THIS week we chat with the amazing vocalist/arranger/composer and producer Gabriel Macura. What initially motivated you to have a go at singing? I don’t actually remember...
January 10, 2023
Film Festival poised for second screening
THE Eaglehawk Film Festival is back for its second incarnation from 13 January, with this year’s theme exploring the concept of being alone. Movies throughout...
January 8, 2023
Local artist profile: Cheryl Long
THIS week we chat with Cheryl Long, a leading member of the Bendigo performing arts community, renowned pianist, and an accompanist at Girton Grammar...
January 2, 2023
Local artist profile: Troy Murphy/Redz
THIS week we chat with ground-breaking local DJ and passionate advocate of the Bendigo underground electronic music scene, Troy Murphy How did you get into...
December 30, 2022
Changes afoot for planning scheme
CITY of Greater Bendigo council has given the go ahead to a series of changes to the municipal planning scheme. The changes, officially known as...
December 27, 2022
Maccas backs local hoop dreams
THE licensee of the Bendigo, Strath Village, Kangaroo Flat, Epsom and California Gully McDonald’s fast-food restaurants, Ben Duncan, has agreed to a two-year sponsorship...
December 24, 2022
Students’ words light up the page
BENDIGO TAFE certificate IV and diploma students in professional writing and editing have launched their very own 424-page anthology, titled Painted Words 2022. The book...
December 23, 2022
Thousands flock to huge carols event
THE organisers of this year’s Rotary Bendigo Carols by Candlelight are basking in the glow of its biggest turnout ever, with up to six-thousand...
December 23, 2022
Foodshare takes holiday help on the road
Bendigo Foodshare has declared it is determined and well prepared to fill in the gaps during the Christmas-to-New-Year period while other similar local organisations...
December 18, 2022
Local artist profile: Scarlett Abbott
THIS week we chat with multi-talented young Bendigo dancer Scarlett Abbott What initially motivated you to become a dancer? I guess you could say dancing is...
December 17, 2022
Gold miner makes big Rochester donation
CANADIAN gold mining company Agnico Eagle has donated $750,000 to the flood-affected Rochester community. The money will be provided through the miner’s Agnico Eagle Community...
December 16, 2022
Town tourist scheme returns
THE Bendigo Ambassador Pass is back after a two-year hiatus and it’s offering residents the rare opportunity to accompany out-of-town guests to a plethora...
December 15, 2022
Stage is set for fun and festive Carols
FINAL rehearsals are done and the reindeer are fed and primed for Bendigo’s marquee Christmas event, Bendigo Rotary Carols by Candlelight, which takes place...
December 11, 2022
Local artist profile: Mikey Thompson
THIS week we complete the third and final part of our sojourn into the fascinating backgrounds of Bendigo’s most established percussive artists. What initially motivated...
December 10, 2022
New regional head for uni
LA Trobe University will have a new regional pro vice-chancellor from January next year with the appointee covering the Bendigo, Shepparton, Mildura, and Albury-Wodonga...
December 6, 2022
Bendigo’s community carols return
THE heart-warming nostalgia of the sound of sleigh bells is set to fill Rosalind Park once again when the Bendigo Rotary Carols by Candlelight...
December 2, 2022
Summer series set for festive fun
BENDIGO’S iconic Summer in the Parks event series begins tonight with the customary lighting of the Rosalind Park Christmas tree. The Entertainment starts at 6.30pm...
November 30, 2022
Fire risks flagged ahead of summer
CITY of Greater Bendigo fire prevention officers are beginning to crack down on overgrown grass and other vegetation on residential and rural properties ahead...
November 28, 2022
It’s grow time with incubator info sessions
BUDDING and early-stage creative entrepreneurs are invited to one of two information sessions at Emporium Creative Hub on Mitchell Street that will outline details...
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