From struggles to strength: empowering parents on International Women’s Day
INTERNATIONAL Women's Day is a time to recognise the strength, resilience, and achievements of women everywhere. It is also a reminder of the challenges...
Shared ambition to help you thrive
FOR psychologists and allied health practitioners, private practice offers flexibility, growth and community. Launch Psychology co-founders Daniela De Fazio and Brooke Davis trained together as...
Airshow to take to the skies
AVALON Australian International Airshow returns with a bang, fueling the passion of aviators, hobbyists, and entertainment lovers from across the globe. Get ready for an...
Creating community for ceramicists
AUSTRALIAN Pottery Supplies, based in Torquay, grew very organically from Prue Morrison's passion for working with clay. It was born from its humble roots of...
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...
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...
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...
“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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...