May 12, 2023
Feds release more cash for roads
THE Federal Government have announced extra funding for road infrastructure projects in rural areas that includes the City of Greater Bendigo as well as...
May 12, 2023
Writers Fest praised by speakers, attendees
THIS year’s Bendigo Writers Festival came to an end on Sunday with the likes of Nick Hornsby, Tom Keneally, Yves Rees and Barry Jones...
May 9, 2023
Tom Petty tribute about fulfilling a dream
THE music of rock and roll legend Tom Petty is coming to town with Learning to Fly: A Celebration of Tom Petty and the...
May 6, 2023
Lessons in the fine art of gin making
GIN seems as popular as ever right now and riding that wave is Domaine Asmara Vineyard. The Toolleen-based winery is hosting a distiller for the...
May 5, 2023
Nod for wine making young gun
THE nominees for this year’s Young Gun of Wine Awards have been announced with Emily Kinsman from Lake Eppalock-based ECK Wine earning herself a...
May 5, 2023
O’Keefe Challenge more than just a fun run
THE O’Keefe Challenge gets underway tomorrow with running events ranging from full marathons to two-kilometre kid’s courses being held. But there will be plenty on...
April 30, 2023
Tom Ballard wants to start a revolution
COMEDIAN, radio host, actor and TV show host, Tom Ballard has had a crack at it all, you can now add author to the...
April 29, 2023
Local MPs back ‘yes’ campaign
A SECOND ‘yes’ campaign for an Indigenous voice to parliament gathering was held at Rosalind Park last week with the meeting bringing together local...
April 29, 2023
Solar push for homes in need
THE Bendigo Sustainability Group has announced, Giving Power, a crowd-funding campaign that’s aiming to provide low-income households with solar panel systems. The campaign is focused...
April 29, 2023
Nats claim issues with Comm Games planning
NATIONAL Party MPs were in Bendigo last week to voice issues with the Commonwealth Games and a supposed budget blowout. Federal Senator Bridget McKenzie said...
April 28, 2023
Down, down, Supermarket voted down – City of Greater Bendigo council meeting briefs
A MAJORITY of City of Greater Bendigo councillors have knocked back a plan for a Coles supermarket and liquor store at 715-723 Calder Highway,...
April 25, 2023
Jazzy fundraiser set for Huntly
A RAGLAN Street Jazz Concert will be going ahead to help raise money for the flood-affected Rochester community next month. The show will feature the...
April 22, 2023
Amy Shark set on keeping it rural
WHEN Groovin the Moo gets underway at Prince of Wales Showground next weekend one of the main drawcards will be Gold Coast-born artist Amy...
April 22, 2023
Charity marks decade of food fight
BENDIGO Foodshare celebrated its tenth birthday last week with a party at its home base as volunteers and board members past and present marked...
April 21, 2023
Input sought on water pricing
THE Essential Services Commission has asked for public consultation before making a final decision on Coliban Water’s proposed five-year pricing plan. The plan put forward...
April 21, 2023
To the rescue!
Female VICSES volunteers from across the Loddon Mallee region gathered at Huntly’s Victoria Emergency Management Training Centre on Saturday as part of the SES...
April 16, 2023
Debut novelist loves to talk love
MADELAINE Lucas will take to the stage at this year’s Bendigo Writers Festival with award winning and highly successful author Christos Tsiolkas in an...
April 15, 2023
MP makes bookish donation
FEDERAL member for Bendigo, Lisa Chesters launched her annual School Book Donation Program at Kangaroo Flat Primary School last week. First being held in 2018,...
April 13, 2023
Festival celebrates Dja Dja Wurrung culture
A FIVE-day arts festival showcasing Dja Dja Wurrung culture is now underway at Dudley House. Called Malamiya Mang, or then and now, the festival includes...
April 7, 2023
Not-for-profit announces merger
THE employment service provider behind Peppergreen Farms and Catering, Access Australia Group, has announced a merger with Melbourne-based company WISE Employment. Prue Mansfield, board chair...
April 7, 2023
Supermarket makes donation to charity
CHAMPIONS IGA has donated over eleven-thousand dollars to Bendigo Foodshare via the supermarket’s Community Chest program. The effort sees a portion of funds from purchases...
April 6, 2023
Love your folks, love for everyone
CHILDREN’s band The Beanies are in town next week to put on their show The Beanies EGG-Straordinary Day! Made up of performers Laura, Mim and...
April 6, 2023
Rotary art show set up ready to go!
THE region’s biggest art show gets happening tonight after days of unpacking and hanging at the Bendigo Town Hall. Rotary Easter Art Show coordinator Brian...
April 6, 2023
Mental health support called for
AFTER a recent visit to flood-affected Rochester, National Party Northern Victoria upper house MP Gaelle Broad has called for more mental health support for...
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