THE Dja Djuwima First Nations Gallery at the Bendigo Visitor Centre opened a new exhibition last week celebrating the contributions of local elders. Titled Listening to our Elders, the exhibit focuses on their connections to the community and country. Curator and First Nations art officer for Bendigo Venues and Events, Janet Bromley, said she wanted … [Read more…]
THE City of Greater Bendigo’s proposed budget for the upcoming financial year will be evaluated at the next council meeting on Monday. Underpinned by a 3.5 per cent rate rise spread across the municipality, the plan also includes millions in borrowing and a $68 million capital works program. Unlike previous years, community feedback on the … [Read more…]
A VOLUNTEER recruitment campaign by the CFA is underway and aims to increase member numbers in regional areas for both firefighting and support roles. Kim Marini the manager of volunteer sustainability for the northwest Victoria region of the CFA, which includes the Greater Bendigo Region, said there were plenty of positions to fill. “There’s a … [Read more…]
THE Federal Government has signed a deal for nearly eighty more Thales-built Bushmaster armoured vehicles. Inked by Minister for the Defence Industry, Pat Conroy, on Wednesday at the Bendigo North factory, he said the new contract would support jobs at the facility and help secure the future of Thales in the region. “I’m really pleased … [Read more…]
Aurum Poultry Co. has had its poultry adopted by a growing number of restaurants and cooking enthusiasts. Picture supplied It’s no secret that Australia is a country that loves meat. As one of the world’s largest meat consumers, with 89.6kg per capita being consumed annually according to studies in 2019, it’s clear that meat and … [Read more…]
Construction has started on a new flight training centre in Sydney, which will train up to 4,500 Qantas and Jetstar pilots and cabin crew each year from early 2024. The multi-million-dollar facility will be home to up to eight full motion simulators including for the Airbus A350, the aircraft that will operate non-stop flights from … [Read more…]
Yes that’s right, you can be as charitable as Mother Theresa merely by doing something you would’ve already done, folks. But how is this possible, you ask? Well, Hurricane Head Brewing Co. is donating $1 from every case of their Thirst Breaking Lager sold to support Australian communities impacted by severe weather events. If you … [Read more…]
A hotbed of activity during the 1850s gold rush, the central Victorian town now offers a rich vein of food and drink experiences. Save You have reached your maximum number of saved items. Remove items from your saved list to add more. Save this article for later Add articles to your saved list and come … [Read more…]
A hotbed of activity during the 1850s gold rush, the central Victorian town now offers a rich vein of food and drink experiences. Save You have reached your maximum number of saved items. Remove items from your saved list to add more. Save this article for later Add articles to your saved list and come … [Read more…]
MEMBERS of Hockey Ballarat are getting ready for a big weekend. On Saturday and Sunday the association’s players will play at three Melbourne-based venues in Hockey Victoria’s Grassports Junior Country Championships. Hockey Ballarat president Cristin Ruyg said the event will be a big one for the organisation. “The Country Championships are a significant event in … [Read more…]