March 7, 2026
Delivering the highest of standards
THIS year marks a major milestone for Reecy Owins, Licensed Estate Agent at Tweed Sutherland First National, as she celebrates 40 years of helping...
March 7, 2026
Top accolade for APCO Alfredton
APCO Alfredton was recently named Retailer of the Year at the service station company's annual gala event. The award is given to the retailer who...
March 7, 2026
Rikkie-Lee Tyrrell MP – Member for Northern Victoria Region
RIKKIE-Lee Tyrrell became the first One Nation's member in the Victorian Parliament when she was elected as the Member for Northern Victoria Region at...
March 7, 2026
Neon Evolution: Why High Performance Environments Are Reshaping the Commercial Landscape
THE most powerful evolutions in business rarely begin with noise.They begin with a shift in mindset. Right now, the environments once considered "emerging" – women's...
March 7, 2026
Gaelle Broad, The Nationals’ Member for Northern Victoria
AUSTRALIA'S first female members of parliament left their shoes outside the toilet door as a sign, because there were no women's toilets in parliament. When...
March 6, 2026
Bendigo Sustainability Festival 2026 invites community to come home – and make history
THE Bendigo Sustainability Festival will return on Sunday 29 March, bringing the community together for a vibrant, hopeful and action-focused day under the powerful...
March 6, 2026
Celebrating one year of Heathcote Jewellery
HOW quickly does time fly by? We opened our doors in Heathcote fourteen months ago, marking the beginning of a very special chapter. The privilege...
March 6, 2026
Flavours of Loddon 2026 – Bridgewater on Loddon
RETURNING for its second year, Flavours of Loddon is a beautiful Sunday afternoon by the river celebrating the very best wineries, breweries and food...
March 6, 2026
Sleep on it: how quality sleep strengthens memory
WHILE attention and repetition matter, the most important stage of memory formation happens after you fall asleep. Sleep is not simply rest. It is...
March 6, 2026
Share experience of CSA to make Victorian schools safer
PEOPLE who experienced child sexual abuse in Victorian schools are coming forward to contribute to a public record to protect future students and make...
March 6, 2026
Social bowls rolls on Heathcote’s greens
MIXED social bowls will be played at Heathcote Bowling Club this Saturday from 1pm. A field of 21 braved last Saturday's warm conditions to play...
March 6, 2026
Harvest Festival set to be the best yet
THERE will be something on offer for everyone at the annual Heathcote Harvest Festival to be held this Sunday 8 March at Barrack Reserve...
March 6, 2026
Madeleine West to share her story at Give Geelong breakfast
THE Give Where You Live Foundation has announced actor, author and advocate Madeleine West as guest speaker for the 2026 Give Geelong Breakfast. Proudly presented...
March 3, 2026
All businesses bound by Victoria WFH plan
Small businesses will not be carved out of an Australian-first legal right to work from home as a state stares down a...
February 27, 2026
People are invited to share their experiences of child sexual abuse to make Victorian schools safer
People who experienced child sexual abuse in Victorian schools are coming forward to contribute to a public record to protect future students and make...
February 27, 2026
Famous Taradale Mineral Springs Festival enters its 17th year
THE Taradale Mineral Springs Festival is now in its 17th year and will be held on 8 March, running from 10am to 4pm. An important...
February 27, 2026
Saints bounced from bowls finals
HEATHCOTE'S run in division two weekend pennant bowls was ended in a 14-shot loss to Kangaroo Flat in last Saturday's preliminary finals. Division three premier...
February 27, 2026
Lost Trades Fair relocating to Macedon Ranges
LOST Trades will move back to the region where it all started back in 2014, relocating back to the Macedon Ranges. The event will be...
February 27, 2026
Peggy’s Café is perfect for those on the go
PEGGY'S Café has become a much-loved favourite in Bendigo, offering a warm, welcoming atmosphere paired with fresh food, great coffee, and genuinely friendly service. Located...
February 27, 2026
Festival of Small Halls Announces 2026 Autumn Tour: Port Fairy Folk Festival and Regional Victoria
Woodfordia's Festival of Small Halls has announced that Irish/Canadian powerhouse Irish Mythen and Australian folk troubadour Kaurna Cronin will feature on their next tour...
February 26, 2026
Why almost every Australian will get same text message
Almost all mobile phones in Australia will receive a test emergency alert in late July as the federal government prepares to roll out a...
February 26, 2026
Air Wing swoops on Bendigo car chase
Bendigo police have arrested two men after the Air Wing tracked an allegedly stolen vehicle across multiple suburbs of Greater Bendigo on...
February 26, 2026
Simonds display homes now open at Coridale Estate, Lara
SIMONDS has opened the doors to two new display homes at Coridale Estate in Lara, giving local families the opportunity to experience contemporary design...
February 25, 2026
Heeney: Swans spark back after “embarrassing” Grand Final
ARE the Sydney Swans in position to compete once again in 2026? While many credit the acquisition of Charlie Curnow as the major needle mover...
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