Local artist profile: Beck Sutton
THIS week we chat with innovative yet traditionalist writer and author Beck Sutton. What initially motivated you to have a go at writing? I was 21...
Cash on offer for RAW talent
ARTISTS below the age of twenty-five from the Bendigo region are invited to enter the 2023 RAW Arts Awards. The creative competition offers with cash...
Overhaul of highway overpass underway
A THREE-week project has commenced to overhaul the road surface and remedy extensive collateral damage to a badly affected bridge on the McIvor Highway. The...
City’s new youth leaders declared
THE City of Greater Bendigo youth council has appointed Ryan Peterson youth mayor for 2023 as the group begins a new two-year term. Mr Peterson...
Local artist profile: Keith MacQueen
THIS week we chat with gun guitarist and songwriter about town Keith MacQueen, whose band the Bridesmaid launches its third album at the Golden...
Lauded author to talk on new tome
FICTION fans will have the opportunity to get up close and personal with double Miles Franklin Literary Award-winning author Alex Miller next week. Miller will...
Questions answered for LGBTIQ+ and wider community
A NEW support service co-delivered by the former Victorian AIDS Council, now known as Thorne Harbour Country, and Bendigo Library has been announced. Known as...
Local artist profile: Amy Doak
THIS week we chat with local writer and soon-to-be published author Amy Doak What initially motivated you to become a writer? I’ve always loved reading, and...
Two in a row for winning funny man
THE Bendigo heat of Australia’s biggest comedy competition, RAW Comedy, has been taken out by gagster Dane Knowles before a packed-out room at Hustler...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...