Are you getting active in Bendigo? and other top stories

Are you getting active in Bendigo?

More than 17,000 000 residents responded to the City of Greater Bendigo Active Living Census, surveying residents on their lifestyle habits. The council's research and evaluation officer Amy Brown said it's the best response the council has ever had to ... >> view original

No Gold, but Jones keeping eye on VFL

From last year's Bendigo Gold squad, 14 have joined new VFL clubs this season - Jesse Wallin (Collingwood), Joe Redfern (Werribee), Daniel Toman (Port Melbourne), Jake Aarts (Richmond), Devin McFarlane (Richmond), Jesse Collins (North Ballarat), ... >> view original

From jail to theatre: Bendigo turns its notorious prison into arts centre

A $26 million investment to turn one of Victoria's most notorious jails into a hub for the arts, will pay off this weekend when the Ulumbarra Theatre opens in Bendigo. Ulumbarra was developed on the site of the former Sandhurst, later Bendigo, jail ... >> view original

Bendigo On the Go | Wednesday April 22, 2015

The City of Greater Bendigo says the appointment of Bendigo Art Gallery director Karen Quinlan to two state government advisory positions shows the city's reputation as a cultural hub is growing. Admissions suspended at Simpkin House. Admissions to ... >> view original

Bendigo residents not eating enough veggies

JUST nine per cent of residents are eating the daily recommended intake of vegetables, the City of Greater Bendigo Active Living census reveals. It also reveals more than 50 per cent are not eating the recommended one or two pieces of fruit per day. >> view original

Police investigate bashing of Bendigo loner

Emergency services were notified after a local man, Antony James Woodward, entered the One Tree Hill Hotel in Spring Gully about 2.45pm on April 10. Staff became concerned when Mr Woodward, who is known to them, appeared disoriented and had an ... >> view original

Bendigo residents not eating enough vegies

JUST nine per cent of residents are eating the daily recommended intake of vegetables, the City of Greater Bendigo Active Living census reveals. It also reveals more than 50 per cent are not eating the recommended one or two pieces of fruit per day. >> view original

BSSC Lions tackle Catholic College Bendigo's footy stars

NINE players from the Bendigo Pioneers under-18s football squad are in the Bendigo Senior Secondary College team for Wednesday's clash with Catholic College Bendigo. The Lions and CCB will play at Queen Elizabeth Oval from 1pm. BSSC is coached ... >> view original

Bendigo Teachers See Emotional Intelligence Curriculum As Future of Education

While the Australian education department is doing its best to cope with the ever-changing landscape of global education, many teachers remain doubtful of its efforts' efficacy to prepare the children for the future. For the teachers at Girton Grammar ... >> view original

Jolly builds strength in lead-up to Australian judo titles

Jolly and several Judo Bendigo clubmates will step on to the mat when the nationals are contested on the Queen's Birthday holiday weekend in June. The Australian titles campaign for Jolly will include senior men under-60kg. “Fighting in seniors is a ... >> view original