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February 24, 2024

Cities fight for dragon rights

MIRIAM LITWIN IN two regional Victorian cities live two processional dragons, both of which are claimed to be the oldest of their kind. Housed at Sovereign...

February 21, 2024

Total fire ban declared for tomorrow

THE Mallee, Wimmera, Northern Country, North Central, South West and Central regions of Victoria will be under a total fire ban tomorrow with hot...

January 15, 2024

Grants open for producers

The first round of the State Government’s regional activation grants program has opened with the effort seeking to help regional tourism boards, food and...

January 10, 2024

Government wants kids hooked on fishing

CHILDREN from across the region will be able to try their hand at fishing over summer with the State Government providing Little Anglers Kits...

January 9, 2024

Friends sought for seniors program

A NATION-wide scheme that seeks to provide support and social connection to isolated seniors is looking for more volunteers. Known as In Great Company, the...

January 7, 2024

Local artist profile: Jann Maree

THIS week we chat with local author Jann Maree, who spent four decades as an educator before turning her hand to the page, and...

January 5, 2024

Partnership creates hooks program

BENDIGO Community Health Services and the Victorian Fisheries Authority have partnered to create a program that’s seeking to educate Karen people about safe and...

December 29, 2023

Sky high tech used to prevent fires

THE Environmental Protection Authority, or EPA, is using drones to find potentially hazardous waste this fire season. Throughout summer drones will fly over facilities in...

December 15, 2023

Herbert declares Olympics a goal

TEEING off at an Olympic Games is a goal Bendigo-raised golfing champion Lucas Herbert would like to achieve. The first of a series of questions...

December 10, 2023

Festive Irish song and dance takes to the stage

THE Ulumbarra Theatre is set to come alive with Irish music as A Taste of Ireland perform their festive special, A Celtic Christmas. The world-renowned...

December 1, 2023

Tiny towns set for boost

SMALLER localities in Victoria are now able to apply for State Government funding to go towards local projects. Known as the Tiny Towns Fund, the...

November 21, 2023

Gifts to unite community

AS the season of gift giving approaches, a series of handmade items will be available to purchase at the annual Uniting Threads craft stall...

November 20, 2023

New water strategy celebrated

A NEW water strategy has been officially launched by Dja Dja Wurrung Elders, Dja Dja Wurrung Clans Aboriginal Corporation, and water industry partners. The Strategy...

November 15, 2023

Feedback wanted on key landscapes

CITY of Greater Bendigo staff are looking for community input as they aim to identify landscapes in the Big Hill and Mandurang Valley areas...

November 7, 2023

Avid gardeners to open the gate

THREE different but magnificent gardens in and around Bendigo will be open to the public next weekend. The Central Victorian Goldfields Garden Trail, organised by...

November 3, 2023

Chesters called Medicare rebate increase a ‘game changer’

THE amount GPs are able to bulk bill for some patients increased by up to fifty per cent of 1 November following Federal Government...

October 19, 2023

Duo to bring Celtic sounds to old church

AS part of Celtic duo Half Light’s spring tour the pair of musicians will be heading to Bendigo later this month. Rennie Pearson and Bob...

October 7, 2023

Week seeks to support veterans’ mental health

THIS year local offerings for Veterans’ Health Week will see a range of events aiming to promote the health and wellbeing of returned service...

September 8, 2023

Australian-first respite program announced

MORE than one and a half million dollars in funding has been announced to offer GreenCare Respite in the Loddon-Mallee region. The program will be...

September 8, 2023

Tips for keeping safe this swooping season

THE Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action, or DEECA, are reminding Victorians that swooping season is approaching. Native birds like magpies and plovers may...

September 5, 2023

Day seeks to ask important question

R U Ok? Day is coming up and the event organisers are calling on Australians to let their loved ones they are here to...

August 26, 2023

Climate group award finalist

THE Greater Bendigo Climate Collaboration has been announced as a finalist in the 2023 Cities Power Partnership Climate Award collaboration category. The award seeks to...

August 25, 2023

Spa offers tasting to honour farewell

PACIFIC Earth Day Spa’s first Vanuatu massage therapist Mary Geroge will be returning home this month and the organisation is holding a Kava tasting...

August 19, 2023

Greater challenges for women on council

NEW research conducted in Victoria has found that female councillors are more likely to have negative experiences in local government based on their gender. The...