Rural TED talk looking for talent
MALDON is set to host an event as part of global information sharing initiative TEDx in early July, and speakers from across Central Victoria...
Seaside stay for Rochy women
SIX women from flood affected Rochester have been treated to a beach trip away thanks to the Rotary Club of Bendigo. As part of the...
Kid’s rehab the drive behind new playground
IT’S time to get revved up with this year’s Bendigo Ford Fun Run set to take place in March and proceeds from the event...
Mental health support on offer for local FNCs
SPORTS Focus has again partnered with Sports Central to bring a free mental health training program to football and netball clubs in the region. Known...
Women’s shed to reopen doors
THE team at Bendigo’s Women’s Shed is planning to open up at new site by the end of March as well as seek to...
Punk rocker’s talking tour coming to town
PUNK rocker, grammy award winner and general jack of all trades, Henry Rollins, is bringing his latest tour, titled Good to See You, to...
Proposed hub to help GP shortage
FEDERAL funding is being sought by Bendigo Community Health Services with the aim of building an international medical employment, training and supervision hub in...
Orchestra reveals 2023 schedule
THE program for the Bendigo Symphony Orchestra’s 2023 season has been released and combines fan favourites and classics with some lesser-known gems. The first performance...
Scars of Beauty shines bright
SCARS of Beauty, the art exhibition, auction and weekend long event aimed at raising awareness and money for birth trauma came to an end...
Super Netballers ready for local warmup
THE Melbourne Vixens will host three Super Netball sides in Bendigo this weekend with Giants Netball, Adelaide Thunderbirds and the Sunshine Coast Lightning all...
Neurodivergent cast leads way
UNCERTAIN Curtain Theatre is returning to local stages this February with their production of William Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night. It is the fifth production from the...
Kimberly elder brings music to the Hill
FIRST Nations blues singer and activist Kankawa Nagarra will be performing at the Old Church on the Hill this Sunday. The 77-year-old Wankatjanka elder from...
State champs will have you in a spin
The 2023 Victorian Ultimate Frisbee Championships will take place at Epsom Huntly Recreation Reserve this weekend for the second year in a row. The event...
Hospital welcomes new critical nurses
A GRADUATE program for critical care nurses was launched at Bendigo Hospital on Monday. Twelve registered nurses will rotate through the Bendigo Hospital’s emergency department,...
Rotary Ag scholarship on offer
THE Rotary Club of Bendigo is accepting applications from students in the region for a scholarship to study agriculture at an Australian university. Worth $4000,...
Bin collection changes aim to limit landfill
CITY of Greater Bendigo councillors have agreed domestic waste collection changes that will see red lid bin pick up in the municipality change from...
French film festival drops line-up
THE program for the 2023 Alliance Françoise French Film Festival in Bendigo has been announced and the movies will include A-List leading ladies like...
Cash boost for airport
BENDIGO airport will see a cash influx this year thanks to the third round of the Federal Governments Regional Airports Program which was announced...
US born country star is back on stage
AFTER quite a long layoff, two-time Golden Guitar nominee and local country singer Doug Bruce and his band, the Tailgaters, are back rocking stages. Due...
Meet Bendigo’s Citizens of the Year
THE City of Greater Bendigo’s 2023 top community awards were revealed on Monday, with Trevor Strauch taking home Citizen of the Year honours. Meanwhile Young...
Last weekend of science filled summer fun
THE Discovery Centre’s Summer of Science! is coming to a close in just a few days, so this weekend is your final chance to...
Helping hands make Masters
THE Australian Masters Water Ski Championships will take place at the Bridgewater Ski Club on the Loddon River over the weekend in what is...
Groovy: date set for music fest
GROOVIN the Moo is back for 2023 with the date for the music festival at Prince of Wales Showgrounds confirmed. Saturday, 29 April will see...
Pull up a chair at new Men’s Table
A CHARITY dedicated to helping men open up about their lives is coming to Bendigo for a launch event on Tuesday, 7 March. Known as...