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

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 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 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

Kyneton beats Gisborne away from home for first time in 14 years to set high ...

KYNETON set the bar high for 2015 with a stirring win over Gisborne in the opening round of the Bendigo Football League season on Friday. The Tigers claimed the points for the first time in 14 years at Gardiner Reserve in style, romping to a 19.11 (125 ... >> view original

Bendigo poised for cultural boom

Built on the site of the former Sandhurst Gaol, Bendigo's new Ulumbarra Theatre – a $26 million project developed with national, state and local government funding, as well as corporate and community fundraising – is expected to have significant ... >> view original

Bendigo Buddhist prayer room accidentally burned down by worshippers

The fire was accidentally lit by a Nepalese family who travelled from Melbourne to the monastery north of Bendigo to mourn the death of their father. Several candles left burning as the family departed soon lit other items on the alter, and soon the ... >> view original