A humane alternative
Mount Alexander Animal Welfare (MAAW) have voiced concerns about the use of inhumane cat traps around the region.
Theatre staff thank community
Dhelkaya Health’s Theatre staff took time out from their busy schedule recently to thank the Mount Alexander community for their help with the purchase of four new theatre trolleys.
Climate activists highlight grave issue
On Wednesday, members of the Red Rebels and the Central Victorian Climate Action Group joined Rise Up picketers outside MP Lisa Chesters offices in Bendigo for a 'funeral procession' through the centre of town.
Maternity service makes history
Dhelkaya Health has made history this month by welcoming the very first baby born via a planned caesarean through their midwifery group practice model.
Gallery: Anzacs honoured
Crowds turned at in force at Dawn Services and Anzac Day Services across the region last Thursday morning April 25 as we went to press.
Digging into the Gold Rush
As part of the National Trust Australian Heritage Festival 2024, a highly successful event was held in Castlemaine on Saturday, attended by over 120 people.
Enough is enough
Hundreds of Central Victorian residents gathered in Rosalind Park on Sunday as part of an Australian-wide movement against gender-based violence.
Beautiful music in beautiful spaces
The Bendigo Chamber Choir and Orchestra will perform Haydn's Nelson Mass on Saturday, May 11 at 5pm in the Sacred Heart Cathedral Bendigo.
Castlemaine bowlers celebrate
Castlemaine Bowling Club held their annual dinner and presentation evening Saturday, April 27.
Flu season
Bendigo Health’s Loddon Mallee Public Health Unit (LMPHU) is urging residents to book an influenza vaccination.
Support payment boost
People receiving youth, student or carer support will see a six per cent boost to their payments as indexation takes effect from January 1, 2024.
Supermarket takes shape
There was a buzz in Castlemaine last Tuesday April 16 as concreting commenced on the footings for the new Castlemaine Woolworths Supermarket on the former Gasworks site.