A PORTRAIT of actor and Bunurong, Wiradjuri, and Dja Dja Wurrung man Uncle Jack Charles will be going on show at the Ulumbarra Theatre. Created by 19-year-old Goornong-based Wiradjuri artist Keira Long, the City of Greater Bendigo purchased the artwork and subsequently reproduced it on a banner that will hang outside of the Capital. Charles … [Read more…]
Guest Reviewer Hamavand Engineer Saturday 6th May 2023, 7:30pm Coliseum Theatre Rooty Hill ROLLING THUNDER VIETNAM has made its eagerly awaited return to the stage after it took Australia by storm when it first toured in 2014 and received critical acclaim, making it one of the most talked about musical and theatrical events ever to … [Read more…]
FEDERAL Member for Bendigo, Lisa Chesters lauded her party’s second Federal budget and said it will ease the pressure on families struggling with the cost of living, especially in the medical sector. “This Federal budget delivers relief to local families and people doing it tough through the targeted cost of living relief,” she said. “We … [Read more…]
L-R: Craig Fletcher (President, BGRC), Anthony, Carbines (Minister for Racing), Juliana Addison (Member for Wendouree), Martha Haylett (Member for Ripon), Cr. Des Hudson (Mayor, City of Ballarat), Adrian Matherson (CIQ Construction) Construction to build a new, state-of-the-art kennel complex the Ballarat Greyhound Racing Club has commenced, with the Victorian Government this week announcing a $1.6m … [Read more…]
Image source: Getty Images Investors in ASX 200 bank share Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Ltd (ASX: BEN) have not had a great time watching their investment over the past five years. Bendigo Bank shares were asking a share price of over $11 back in May 2018. But today, this ASX bank is going for $8.75 … [Read more…]
BEN Simmons could make a long-awaited Boomers appearance as early as this year’s World Cup, with coach Brian Goorjian confirming the three-time NBA All-Star is keen to represent his country. Simmons was cut from the 2014 World Cup roster and since then has continuously put his NBA career first. Instead of competing in the 2020 … [Read more…]
TWO Ballarat rowers are set to compete in Paris this year as part of an Australian Rowing Team. Lucy Richardson and Katie Jackson from the Wendouree Rowing Club have been chosen alongside coach Jamie McDonald to compete in the Under 19 World Rowing Championships. The event will take place from Wednesday, 2 August until Sunday, … [Read more…]
GEELONG superstar and AFLPA president Patrick Dangerfield has said he believes the newly announced Tasmanian team should have access to contracted players from rival clubs ahead of their inaugural 2028 season. To have Tasmania competitive straight away, Dangerfield said the new franchise should be able to recruit one player from every club – no matter … [Read more…]
Carngham-Linton Football Club have received David Mundy as pick two in the Carlton Draft to play in this Saturday’s game against Beaufort Football Club at Linton Recreation Reserve. Club president Greg Spratling said the players are thrilled to be able to play with such a high calibre player. “Playing purpose wise Mundy would have been … [Read more…]
BALLARAT Grammar student Zoe Addinsall has been named female under twenty-one Australian modern pentathlon champion. Aged 15, Addinsall completed a full pentathlon of running, swimming, shooting, horse riding and sword fencing in a higher junior age group at the comp at Caulfield Grammar recently. “The competition was challenging,” she said. “I swam and ran with … [Read more…]