March 6, 2025
Spirit’s a win away from basketball championship
BENIDIGO Spirit needs one more victory to be crowned the Cygnett Women’s National Basketball League champions of the 2024-25 season. The Spirit tipped off the...
March 5, 2025
Strengthening First Nations tourism businesses in Victoria
FIRST Nations tourism businesses throughout Victoria can now apply for grants of up to $300,000 to expand their offerings under the new First Peoples...
February 28, 2025
Regional shake up to accommodate population boom
The population of regional Australia will boom in the coming decades as the boundaries of major centres are redrawn in a bid to ease...
February 21, 2025
“Bendigo, we have a problem…”
I'VE spoken to hundreds of locals and the increasing crime rate is a major concern across our community. People are scared in their own homes...
February 20, 2025
Regional house prices rise as capital city values fall
As growth in housing prices slowed in the capital cities, towns in regional Western Australia and Queensland have skyrocketed in value. Property values rose one...
February 19, 2025
AFL boss flags possible return of state of origin games
AFL chief executive Andrew Dillon has flagged the possible return of state of origin amid a "groundswell" of support for the concept, as the...
February 18, 2025
RBA cuts rates, bringing long-awaited mortgage relief
The Reserve Bank of Australia has cut interest rates for the first time in more than four years, bringing long-awaited financial relief to mortgage...
February 14, 2025
All-star wrestling heads to Bendigo
GET ready for an unforgettable night of high-octane action and jaw-dropping entertainment as All-Star Wrestling Australia returns to Victoria for the highly anticipated Night...
February 9, 2025
New Zealander Geary claims hard-fought Vic Open win
New Zealander Josh Geary has won the men's Vic Open the tough way, overcoming brutal conditions as strong winds whipped around 13th Beach. Geary began...
February 9, 2025
Su Oh has tamed strong winds to win the Vic Open
Former junior prodigy Su Oh was the last woman standing on a day of windy carnage at 13th Beach as she came from nowhere...
February 7, 2025
Personalised, flexible in-home care services
AT Simply Helping Loddon Mallee, the team share one common goal. That is, to provide person-centred, flexible home care solutions. Staff recognise that everyone is...
February 7, 2025
Appearances can be deceiving
MAGDALENA Carmen Frida Kahlo y Calderón was born on 6 July 1907, in her family home, La Casa Azul (the Blue House) in Coyoacán,...
February 7, 2025
How strong are your bones?
OSTEOPOROSIS is a condition in which bones become fragile, leading to a higher risk of fractures (or breaks) than in normal bone, and it...
February 7, 2025
Furry Friends and Financial Freedom
FOR over-55s looking to downsize without compromise, Park Lane Living offers more than just a roof over your head—it's a community built on transparency,...
February 7, 2025
Need a fun, effective way to stay active and healthy as you age?
GURRI Wanyarra Wellbeing Centre's Active Adults class is the perfect solution! Designed specifically for older adults, this low-impact strength and aerobics class will keep your...
February 7, 2025
Hearing and happiness!
Why is our hearing so important to us? Our quality of life is linked to our ability to hear well. Hearing well allows you to join...
February 6, 2025
Heathcote vineyards and producers to star again at Harvest Festival
HEATHCOTE will celebrate the beginning of autumn and the harvest season for local vineyards and producers once again when the Heathcote Harvest Festival takes...
February 2, 2025
Schmid has first win for Australian team at Cadel race
An outstanding one-two combination from the Australian Jayco AlUla cycling team has helped Mauro Schmid to win the Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race. The...
January 30, 2025
A special screening and Q&A
ONE of Australia's finest actors, the much loved David Wenham is coming to Bendigo in February for a special Q&A screening of SPIT, the...
January 26, 2025
CFA declares total fire ban
The CFA has announced tomorrow, Monday, January 27, to be a day of Total Fire Ban (TFB) for most of Victoria including Central and...
January 25, 2025
Neale Daniher named 2025 Australian of the Year
The AFL legend has turned his diagnosis of motor neurone disease into a search for a cure, bringing Australians along for the fight. Neale Daniher's...
January 22, 2025
Discover your next adventure at Geelong’s Travel and World Cruise Expo
Geelong Travel’s highly anticipated Travel and World Cruise Expo returns to Geelong on Sunday, February 2, at GMHBA Stadium. The annual event promises to be...
January 16, 2025
Surprisingly Cool Adventures Await at Sovereign Hill This Summer
SOVEREIGN Hill is the place to be these school holidays, with a lineup of activities to keep adventurers refreshed and relaxed on a memorable...
January 16, 2025
Jenny’s Early Learning Centre recognised as Bendigo’s best kindergarten
This prestigious recognition places the centre among the top three per cent of childcare services nationally, underscoring its commitment to delivering exceptional education and...
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