June 27, 2024
Easing into retirement and building your legacy
THE best time to start planning for retirement is as early as possible. Educating yourself early gives you the best chance of reaching your...
June 27, 2024
Petting Zoo and Green Thumbs Bring Joy to Bendigo Health Residents
Animals bring joy to residents FARMER Darryl Sheridan gets as much joy out of his petting zoo visits to Bendigo Health residential care nursing homes...
June 24, 2024
New skills and social connections
FIFTEEN participants gathered at the Heathcote Community House last Saturday for a Kokedama workshop facilitated by Abbey Brown from Kokos about Kokos. The event was...
June 23, 2024
Starting early with fire safety
FOLLOWING on from a visit by CFA volunteers earlier this year, Heathcote Primary School students showcased fire safety projects last week. CFA members attended as...
June 21, 2024
Unlock Your Leadership Potential at the Connect, Lead and Thrive Conference 2024
Immerse yourself in a dynamic two-day event designed to empower you with the skills and insights needed to master effective team leadership, drive positive...
June 21, 2024
Targets set as Victoria eyes millions of extra homes
THE Victorian government has identified where it wants two-and-a-half million homes to be built, with some regional centres including Ballarat and Bendigo to do...
June 18, 2024
RBA keeps rates on hold for fifth meeting in a row
Mortgage-holders have avoided another bump in their monthly repayments but have longer to wait for relief, with the Reserve Bank of Australia leaving interest...
June 18, 2024
Homestead estate’s new botanical garden opens in Wallington
TLC Healthcare officially opened Homestead Estate's Botanical Garden at our Wallington healthcare precinct in April 2024. This substantial investment in resident amenity was initiated by...
June 12, 2024
Making a difference in the lives of students
EDUCATION support has a lasting impact on students, something Charlotte Brunt understands first-hand. Ms Brunt is a graduate of The Gordon and has a passion...
June 10, 2024
Top Things To Do In Melbourne These School Holidays: A Parent’s Guide
The school holidays pass in the blink of an eye. Before you know it, those days off have been lost to lounging...
June 7, 2024
Heathcote set for flagship event
Heathcote On Show – a local fixture on the June long weekend for more than 15 years – will feature more than 25 producers...
May 29, 2024
Redevelopment of tlc Healthcare’s Belmont aged care home and medical centre begins
REDEVELOPMENT on The Belmont Residential Aged Care precinct has begun courtesy of provider TLC Healthcare. The $27 million project will see extensive renovation works including...
May 26, 2024
Choose A-grade upgrades or housewarming gifts with Dennis Family Homes’ latest offers
WHETHER looking for a stunning first home, upsizing to accommodate a growing family, or considering downsizing into a smaller home, Dennis Family Homes has...
May 18, 2024
Heathcote goes on show in flagship event
LOVERS of fine wine, good food, live music and lifestyle will find much to enjoy when Heathcote On Show takes place in and around...
May 10, 2024
Preparing people for the future with CORE values
Attending Eaglehawk Secondary College as a student is about more than learning mandated curriculum and content. Eaglehawk Secondary College educators aim to create an environment...
May 10, 2024
Where every day is an adventure
JENNY'S Early Learning Centres have been a consistent part of Early Childhood Education in Bendigo for over sixteen years. The mission of the ELCs are...
May 10, 2024
Heading home for medical placements
CREATING a strong local medical workforce starts with local training. In Bendigo, Monash University's School of Rural Health has been doing this for more than...
May 10, 2024
Sustainable living at 5-star Smart School
Eppalock Primary School has a strong environmental focus through their involvement in water saving initiatives, National Tree Planting Day and sustainable energy projects. The school...
May 10, 2024
Instilling CORE values in young people.
STRATHFIELDSAYE Primary School is located ten kilometres from the centre of Bendigo in a unique rural setting bounded by high quality community and recreational...
May 10, 2024
Giving every child the best start in life
Education Week is an annual celebration of school learning in Victoria. This year's theme, Spotlight on STEM, highlights the importance of Science, Technology, Engineering, and...
May 7, 2024
Interest rates kept on hold despite inflation worries
Borrowers have been spared more mortgage pain following the Reserve Bank of Australia's decision to keep interest rates on hold for the fourth meeting...
May 7, 2024
State budget slaps go-slow on projects
PASSENGERS will have to wait until 2033 to take a train to Melbourne Airport, as the Victorian government takes an axe to major project...
April 12, 2024
Regional Victoria sees a dip in property prices after years of growth
NEW PropTrack data reveals a slight cooling in Regional Victoria's property market after four years of significant growth, with property prices falling 3.7 per...
April 2, 2024
Regional alliance seeks federal funding boost
A COALITION of regional Victorian cities are lobbying the federal government for more infrastructure funding to be allocated outside metropolitan Melbourne. Regional Cities Victoria -...
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