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Bendigo councillors vote to retain control of art gallery, Capital Theatre

Bendigo councillors voted last night to retain control of assets including the city's art gallery and Capital Theatre. The gallery and theatre are part of the council's City Futures directorate. Last year's independent review of the council's ... >> view original

Funding boosts for region clubs

South Bendigo Football-Netball Club president Rick Townsend said the Bloods were likely to use their grant to buy a new set of senior and junior jumpers. “One of the things we're looking at doing is replacing our senior and junior jumpers, so this will ... >> view original

Single parents, Newstart recipients Bendigo's most in need

The northern Victoria region covers Mildura to the state's north east, and down to Bendigo. In Bendigo, the Salvation Army Community Support Office received 1300 clients - representing 3500 to 4000 people - during 2014. Captain Craig Wood said single ... >> view original

Netballers on court for title qualifier

Squads from Golden City, Bendigo-Strathdale, Bendigo FNL, Loddon Valley FNL, North Central FNL and Heathcote and District FNL are among those playing. They face competition from as far afield as Horsham, Mildura and Swan Hill. Bendigo-Strathdale ... >> view original

Country Women's Association holds state conference in Bendigo as membership ...

The Country Women's Association (CWA) says discussion at this year's state conference in Bendigo, in central Victoria, will focus on domestic violence. The conference begins today with a concert featuring the members' choir and will end with cheese ... >> view original

Bendigo to host roller derby action

Four hard-hitting games will be played at Bendigo Stadium from noon between Victoria's eight female roller derby leagues. Bendigo's Chiko Rollers take on the Roughcut Rollers from Diamond Creek at 2pm and everyone is invited to go along and get behind ... >> view original

Vahland centenary draws family to Bendigo

Vahland served the city as a councillor, was a member of many committees and community groups and was a leader in encouraging homeownership through loans from the then local bank, Bendigo Mutual Permanent Land and Building Society. >> view original

RSL thief takes two safes

BENDIGO police are searching for a man involved in a break-in and theft at the Bendigo RSL two weeks ago. The incident occurred on Friday, May 15, on Havilah Road in Long Gully. Bendigo senior detective Lloyd Twycross said the offender first appeared ... >> view original

Musical review: World premiere of Ned at Bendigo's new Ulumbarra Theatre

The Ulumbarra Theatre, previously the Sandhurst Gaol in Bendigo, is sure to be home to many more great productions and further secures Bendigo's reputation as a key arts destination. Ned has been years in the making for creator Adam Lyon, and director ... >> view original

Show truly does us proud

I WAS extremely lucky to have been part of the capacity audience for the world premiere of NED on opening night to see a world-class show performed by a highly talented group of actors and musicians. Bendigonians should be proud of the many local ... >> view original