From jail to theatre: Bendigo turns its notorious prison into arts centre and other top stories

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

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's new Ulumbarra Theatre in the historic former Sandhurst Gaol a ...

A new musical about bushranger Ned Kelly will launch in the most atmospheric of venues – a Bendigo jail that has been converted into a performing arts hub. The finishing touches are being put on the new Ulumbarra Theatre, which opens to the public on ... >> view original

The week in pictures

Alice and Emily Bibby dance while waiting before the Wiggles concert at Bendigo Stadium. Picture: BRENDAN McCARTHY. Hannah Perry in the Bendigo Thunder vs North Geelong football match. Picture: LIZ FLEMING. Australian Turf Bowlers Carnival ... >> view original

Bendigo babies - 18.04.15

Weather. Your 4-day local weather forecast · Bendigo Advertiser. Saturday April 18, 2015. Multimedia. Larger / SmallerNight Mode. Bendigo babies - meet central Victoria's newest arrivals. April 18, 2015, 9:30 a.m.. Say hello to central Victoria's ... >> view original

Paying tribute to our local heroes

Bendigo City Councillors enthusiastically responded to the news that Australian soldiers were to be sent to serve in Europe. Bendigo's affection for the Empire resonated through their impassioned motion. On August 4 1914 Great Britain declared war on ... >> view original

Bendigo Kangan's $10.4 million loss

Bendigo Kangan Institute was the fourth worst performing financially of the 10. In his annual review, Bendigo Kangan chief executive officer Grant Sutherland said the financial result was "disappointing" but was confident the merger could help to ... >> view original

Bendigo mosque plans still have community support says Islamic leader

An Islamic community leader says he still believes there is broad community support for plans to build Bendigo's first mosque. A lunch was held yesterday to highlight Bendigo's multicultural community. The event was followed by a tour of the site of ... >> view original

Stage lights up sky

Friends and families filled the theatre to support the community groups and local talent of almost 500 performers from the Bendigo region. Jonathan Ridnell promised few speeches and many performances as he hosted the night that combined schools ... >> view original

Coming together to support diversity: Video

AS part of one of the first Pakistani families to come to Bendigo, Dr Aisha Neelam has seen first hand how the city has developed in the last few decades. "We've seen this place grow quite significantly since the time we moved here, and it's certainly ... >> view original