Self-defence classes aim to help women
BENDIGO Mixed Martial Arts Academy is running six-week self-defence classes for women. BMMA senior instructor Barry Johnson said the classes are aimed at teaching everything...
Community club rocks on
THE Bendigo Gem Club has been around for more than fifty years and over that time it has grown beyond just rocks to offer...
The club lets you glide on in
BENDIGO Gliding Club has had members and guests falling from the sky, in a safe and fun manner for over thirty years now offering...
Grant for business mental health podcasts
THE mental health of local business operators and employees will be the focus of a Be.Bendigo project after the Chamber of Commerce received a...
Part of new airport terminal opens
THE second half of the Bendigo Airport terminal expansion is underway with a new entry foyer, baggage check-in, baggage claim and toilets to be...
MP backs in changes
CHEAPER childcare, improved paid parental leave, and a pay bump for aged care workers are some changes the Federal Government are touting as cost-of-living...
Town Hall to light up for concerts
INTERNATIONAL musical event series Candlelight Concerts is coming to Bendigo’s Town Hall for a three-show run that will include tributes to Hans Zimmer, Queen,...
Wineries ready to roll out the barrel
THE Bendigo and Heathcote Barrel Wine Tasting Weekend is back again and seeking to give guests the chance to slip in behind the cellar...
International talent launches back home
VIOLINIST Lizzy Welsh is holding a concert at the Old Church on the Hill next weekend to celebrate her debut album The Target Has...
Stories and music to tell meaningful tales
AUSTRALIAN music veteran David Bridie is touring his new album It’s Been a While Since Our Last Correspondence with a stop scheduled at the...
Packed schedule to heat up winter
THE City of Greater Bendigo’s Ignite Winter campaign was launched last week with the switch flicked on Electric Wonderland in Rosalind Park. During the rest...
Community strikes for local VNL team
BENDIGO business and community members have come together to form the Bendigo Strikers, a new netball team that has applied for a place in...
Algae warning lifted at lake
BLUE-green algae in Lake Eppalock has dropped below the level required for a warning to be in place for the first time in 160...
Female gunsmiths in the sights of history
WHILE digging through old records, staff at Bendigo Regional Archives Centre stumbled across a triggering find. It turns out Bendigo was home to not one,...
Funny females to bring the laughs
THE Engine Room is set to play host to some of the country’s funniest women next week as part of this year’s Women of...
Weaved art on show
SIX artists who come together to make art pieces out of everyday fabrics and textiles have put their creations on show in the Living...
Water storages above 2022 marks
THREE of Coliban Water’s Reservoirs are currently holding higher volumes than at the same time last year. Coliban executive general manager of strategy Jarrah O’Shea...
Media workshop on air for budding stars
JOURNALIST and teacher Matt Christie is coming to town next month to hold a radio presenter and podcasting information session at Long Gully Neighbourhood...
Comedian to expose his flaws at The Capital
AWARD-winning comedian Troy Kinne is bringing his latest show Made Wrong to The Capital at the end of the month. The star of Kinne Tonight...
Fundraising board gets new chair
AN official handover of the role of chair of Bendigo Health’s Fundraising Advisory Board was held last week with Dianne Foggo stepping down and...
Sweet creations for Weekly’s celebration
TO coincide with The Australian Women’s Weekly ninetieth birthday exhibition at Bendigo Art Gallery something sugary is on offer. A Sweet Treat Trail has been...
Young talent recognised at awards
WINNERS in the City of Greater Bendigo 2023 RAW Arts Awards were revealed at the Capital last week and nominees put on a performance...
Cash boost for specialist school
DEPUTY-Premier and Member for Bendigo East, Jacinta Allan, visited a local special needs school last week as part of the State Government’s support package...
Wellbeing day a chance to connect
A FREE well-being day that’s aiming to support women dealing with cancer is coming to Bendigo later this month. The event is set for Thursday...