Architect Eli Giannini gives Bendigo library a new chapter in its life and other top stories

Architect Eli Giannini gives Bendigo library a new chapter in its life

Occupying a prominent site in Bendigo's CBD is the library. Adjacent to the historic town hall, the library, originally designed in the mid-1980s, was one of the least 'polished jewels' in the streetscape. However, with its solid concrete-block walls ... >> view original

Historic Victorian farms near Bendigo bought by Chinese buyers

Two historic farms near Bendigo have been bought by a foreign buyer aiming to capitalise on the district's prime agricultural land and China's booming demand for food. The stunning properties - about 2200 hectares combined - are in the Sutton Grange ... >> view original

Pumping Bendigo groundwater to evaporation ponds 'not an acceptable long ...

"These are contaminants, there's no question about that and what we faced in December was a decision about whether we allowed the groundwater to continue to rise and reach the surface and therefore get into other Bendigo waterways," she said. >> view original

Illegal ride-sharing groups spring up in Bendigo

BENDIGO taxi drivers say they are losing work because of illegal ride-share operators who are using social media to offer rides to others around town for cash. These operators have also been touting for clients at the taxi rank queue at Bendigo station ... >> view original

Bendigo groundwater problems on agenda as Water Minister Lisa Neville visits ...

Victoria's Water Minister, Lisa Neville, is visiting Bendigo today as talks continue about how to manage the central Victorian city's groundwater problems. Public sessions were held in February to discuss the possible treatment or reuse of the ... >> view original

Bendigo National Broadband Network construction to start next year

NBN Co reveals construction is due to start by September next year to connect 31,000 homes and businesses in Bendigo to the network. Planning will also start to connect properties in Echuca-Moama. The i-Loddon Mallee group's Bruce Winzar said it was ... >> view original

Bendigo Spirit coach Bernie Harrower at odds with board after WNBL grand final ...

Infighting has riddled the Bendigo Spirit in the wake of the team's WNBL grand final loss to Townsville on the weekend. The Spirit's board has confirmed it will seek fresh applications for the head coaching position held by Bernie Harrower, who was a ... >> view original

Puppy farm raided: 36 dogs rescued near Bendigo

An alleged illegal puppy farm in rural Victoria has been raided after the RSPCA uncovered squalid conditions on the property. The animal welfare organisation rescued 36 puppies and dogs from a property north-west of Bendigo on Wednesday. "These were ... >> view original

Bendigo Health jobs safe in privatisation plans says Victorian Health Minister ...

The State Government has reassured staff at Bendigo Health, in central Victoria, that the privatisation of positions will include existing entitlements and will not lead to job losses. The contract, between the builder of the new $630 million hospital ... >> view original

Three To Watch - Bendigo

Hipster Girl may have been good enough to finish fourth in the $1 million Crown Oaks (2500m) in November but the three-year-old remains a maiden after eight starts. Notably this race will be the first time the daughter of Nicconi has raced in a maiden ... >> view original