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About: Sophie Founé

Posts by: Sophie Founé

November 26, 2023

Story of the guy behind Jessie’s Girl brought to life

A ONE-man stage adaptation of Australian-American musician Rick Springfield’s autobiography Late, Late At Night is coming to the region.  The...

November 26, 2023

Switch to be flicked off on DJAARA Lights

OVER the next four months people have a final opportunity to witness a light installation and augmented reality experience before it is decommissioned.

November 25, 2023

Service to help seniors get tech savvy

GOLDFIELDS Libraries are providing free one-on-one technology education for adults aged 60-plus through a State Government program.  The funding comes through the...

November 24, 2023

Thousands raised in fitness challenge

THIS year’s Move for Mental Health Challenge has raised seventy thousand dollars for Bendigo Health’s Exercise and Wellbeing program for regional mental health...

November 24, 2023

Annual water supply underway

THE provision of Coliban Water’s annual supply to irrigation and agricultural customers has begun, with users able to access their full allocations this...

November 20, 2023

Health program seeks to get people moving

PEOPLE with osteoarthritis are being invited to join a Bendigo Health program to help manage pain and improve strength and walking speed. 

November 19, 2023

Nature writer shortlisted for prize

A WRITER, poet, and RMIT creative writing senior lecturer who lives in the Chewton Bushlands has been shortlisted for a national writing award.

November 17, 2023

Sunday social ride for a great cause

THE Bendigo Cycling Classic will be on the road Sunday with three different routes on offer to riders.  There will be 35-kilometre,...

November 16, 2023

Women in Ag event heading to town

AUSTRALIAN Women in Agriculture will be holding their 2023 conference in Bendigo later this month.  AWiA secretary Mikayla Keith said the event,...

November 14, 2023

Musical melange has a French twist

A MELBOURNE-based music duo is set to present a varied program including French art songs at Langley Estate in their performance Mirror...

November 13, 2023

Rail lover gets on the job training

ALL his life, Henry John has been passionate about trains, and his dream is to someday work for regional public transport provider V/Line. 

November 12, 2023

Handpicked display aims to confront

THE La Trobe Art Institute will open a collection of work by several national and international artists that’s been designed to have a...

November 12, 2023

More info out on new mental health service

DETAILS on the services at a planned new mental health and wellbeing hub soon to open in the region have become available. 

November 11, 2023

Calls to guard against mozzie bites

WITH summer just around the corner the risk of being bitten by disease-carrying mosquitos can increase.  As a result, health authorities have...

November 11, 2023

Gates open on annual sculpture garden display

IF you’re looking for something nice to do on the last few weekends of spring, consider visiting a seasonal open garden in the...

November 11, 2023

Radio station wins two national awards

PHOENIX FM has won two of the five awards it was a finalist for at the 2023 Community Radio Awards.  The broadcaster...

November 8, 2023

Pottery to host market day

BENDIGO Pottery is inviting people to come and see all the wares made by local creators at its market day later this month. 

November 7, 2023

Mental health service to be established

A NEW, free mental health and wellbeing local service will soon be up and running in the region and staff are aiming to...

November 7, 2023

First aid for kids course coming

A REGISTERED paediatric critical care nurse duo is bringing a first aid course specifically for preventing and managing injuries to babies and children...

November 6, 2023

Swap meet to make big return

THE Bendigo National Swap Meet is back for the first time since before the pandemic and potentially putting millions of dollars into the...

November 6, 2023

Pens put to paper in the hopes of change

AMNESTY International’s Write for Rights is coming up and the local branch of the human rights lobby group are calling on locals to take...

November 5, 2023

Exhibition helps redefine culture

THE Bendigo Art Gallery is showcasing a Western Sydney artist’s solo exhibition that explores nuances of motherhood, sexuality, tradition, femininity, and masculinity. 

November 4, 2023

Fate of maternity and ICU unclear

THERE is uncertainty about the future of St John of God Bendigo Hospital’s maternity and intensive care unit services.  The maternity unit...

October 28, 2023

Comp backs anti-vaping callout

BENDIGO Community Health Services, along with the City of Greater Bendigo and Sports Focus, are running a competition for young people to help...