Show’s new attraction is big, yellow, and monstrous
MONSTER truck driver Clive Featherby is bringing one of Australia’s biggest and best nights out for the whole family to the Bendigo Show. His pride...
Open day highlights National Carers Week
STARTING this Sunday is National Carers Week and it’s aiming to give recognition to Australian carers for the support they provide to family and...
Heavenly quartet to perform among the stars
ASTROPHILES can traverse the known universe accompanied by music from Angel Strings Quartet at the Bendigo Planetarium later this month. The one-night event was originally...
Local and national riders expected at bull riding titles
SET on a ranch at Muskerry is Bennet Ranch Rodeo, home to the regions first family-run rodeo and this year’s Victorian bull riding titles. James...
Set your watches for an hour of comedy with citizen Ivan
MANY moons ago, Ivan Aristeguieta performed at the International Comedy Festival Roadshow in Bendigo and now the Comedian is back with his solo show...
The Bendigo Show is back, bigger and better than ever!
WITH three years of absence to make up for, members of the Bendigo Agricultural Show Society are gearing up for a show like no...
Local laughs to take over stage at Engine room
BENDIGO Comedy Festival organisers have announced the list of performers for Big Grebby and Poppa’s Local Line Up Show. Described by festival organisers as “crazy...
Small town life and dark humour on stage
CASTLEMAINE Theatre Company is just a few weeks away from opening night of their production of Under Milk Wood. Written by poet Dylan Thomas in...
Jazz tribute to the prince of cool
LOCAL jazz guitarist Simon Wigney will make up one third of a musical trio set to deliver a tribute concert to jazz musician Chet...
Natural and digital realms mix
A LIVING installation is now on display in the atrium windows at the visitor centre on Pall Mall. The artwork, Symbiotic Pulse, is part of...
Minister lends support to yes rally
FREDAL Minister for Immigration, Citizenship and Multicultural Affairs, Andrew Giles, was in town on Tuesday to support the local yes campaign as part of...
Non-profit appoints new board
NEW additions to the board of directors of disability service provider Amicus have announced. Stan Liacos will step into the role of chair after a...
Franklin brings himself to Comedy Fest
COMEDY staple Heath Franklin is among this year’s line-up at the Bendigo Comedy Festival. Known for his parody of Mark ‘Chopper’ Read, Franklin will step...
Festival a celebration of Asian cultures
A NEW twist on the Harvest Moon Festival is in the works this year, with the event to take place on the Friday before...
Tulips at train station to tempt tourists
THREE thousand tulips were handed out to commuters at Southern Cross Station last weekend to promote tourism in Bendigo. The City of Greater Bendigo was...
Flood insurance focus for inquiry
AN inquiry into the insurance cover provided after last year’s floods is now underway. The Federal Parliament’s House Standing Committee on Economics, which was appointed...
Singer still relevant after half a century
AFTER accidentally creating a successful touring show out of Joni Mitchell’s album Blue, Australian singer Katie Noonan will bring the concert to the Capital...
Students to live forever, learn how to fly!
A JOURNEY back to the 80s awaits as Girton Grammar’s middle school students’ adaptation of the films and subsequent TV show Fame takes to...
Rochy flood relief funding ending
STATE funded financial counselling services in Rochester will soon see their funding end. The service was funded by the Victorian Government to provide flood-affected families...
Perkins brings Man in Black tribute to town
ROCK icon Tex Perkins will be in Bendigo next month to pay homage to the legendary Johnny Cash. The Australian rocker is known for being...
Creative youth coding program
A NEW workshop aiming to encourage young people to learn how to code will be at Bendigo Library next month. The Creative Bytes program is...
First Peoples’ Assembly to meet with locals
NEWLY elected members of The First Peoples’ Assembly of Victoria will come together next weekend to connect with their supporters and the wider community. North...
Curtain raised on theatre company’s new home
SUPPORTERS of Arena Theatre came together last week to celebrate the opening of the company’s new venue. The youth-focused theatre group can now be found...
Film celebrates Falcons inclusive journey
FILMMAKER Mitch Nivalis will be at Emporium creative hub next week to chat about their documentary film Equal the Contest. The film began as a...