The Liberal Party has launched a stinging personal attack on Federal Bendigo Labor candidate Lisa Chesters, labelling her stupid, naive, out of step, reckless, inexperienced, cavalier and unfit to be a candidate. Senior Victorian Liberal Senator Michael Ronaldson was reacting to Ms Chesters&r..

A celebration of Andrew ‘Banjo’ Paterson’s life comes to Bendigo on Sunday. The day marks the 149th anniversary of the famed Australian bush poet’s birth. The Bendigo Club will be hosting a lunchtime performance of The Man from Ironbark, delivered by Eaglehawk entertain..

By CHRISTINE McGINN The 140th anniversary of Strathfieldsaye Primary School saw teachers and students travel back to the 1870s to celebrate its milestone. The school was buzzing with enthusiasm as students and teachers dressed in period clothing to recreate the original 1873 school. The..

A partnership between Elders Real Estate and Bendigo Community Health Services is bridging the communication gap for migrants and humanitarian entrants who have just arrived in Bendigo. Elders’ Property Management team has been working with BCHS by using a Telephone Interpreting Service when..

Bendigo’s water superpipe could be turned back on in the next six weeks after sitting idle for almost a year. Coliban Water’s main storage levels have dropped below 77 per cent as the region suffers one of the driest summers on record. Bendigo’s been left to sweat as temperatur..

Bendigo's unemployment rate continues to be the envy of the state. Latest figures from the Federal Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations show the city’s unemployment rate at 5.3 per cent for the September 2012 quarter. While slightly up on the previous quarter,..

With the Bendigo Blues & Roots Music Festival less than two weeks away, MICK GRIFFIN features some of the artists who are sure to turn heads at the festival over November 25, 26 and 27.... DEANO STANTON: There are few performers that can boast a CV as varied and colourfu..

By Mick Griffin Good Voodoo is the title of Ganga Giri’s latest CD release, and never has a title conveyed such a compelling mission of intent. The Old Hepburn Hotel on Sunday November 13 was buzzing with good voodoo aplenty. Heavy on didgeridoo drenche..

With The Triffids announcing a number of special shows later this year, including the Queenscliff Music Festival, BEN CAMERON spoke to guitarist, Graham Lee. It’s ironic that alternative rock group The Triffids were inducted into the ARIA Hall of Fame in 2..

THE GIG GUIDE Friday, November 11 GOLDEN VINE The Lost Boys from 9pm. Free THE BRIDGE The Mystery Betts from 7.30pm. Free THE HIBERNIAN Chris Morley from 8.30pm. Free GOLD DUST LOUNGE ..

The Triffids will reunite, and Pseudo Echo are back, for the Queenscliff Music Festival. Boasting the best in past, present and future Australian and world music, the three day festival (November 25,26 and 27) features Eskimo Joe, Gypsy & The Cat, The Cruel Sea, The Herd, K..

With the Bendigo Blues & Roots Music Festival less than a month away, MICK GRIFFIN features some of the artists who are sure to turn heads at the festival over November 25, 26 and 27.... JACOB MCGUFFIE: Melbourne based, Bendigo bred musician Jacob McGuffie is an exceptional t..

Bendigo cyclist Glenn O’Shea has capped a remarkable return from illness and injury to be crowned a world champion. The Tim Decker-coached rider last night won the world omnium title at a packed HiSense Arena in a thrilling finale to a two-year-long journey back from the cycling wilder..

New Bendigo Lady Brave Mia Newley has big plans for season 2012: to be the team’s go-to player. “I set myself a goal at the start of the season to become a real offensive threat,” the former Townsville Fire player said. “From a playing point of view, I look up to (Sydney ..

Grass roots soccer in Bendigo is slowly beginning to retain its younger players from the clutches of Aussie Rules and netball. Bendigo Amateur Soccer League Operations manager Brock Rogers said traditionally players approaching their teenage years would turn to Aussie Rules and netball as their ma..

Former Bendigo Spirit star Tess Madgen insists it wasn’t the dollar that made her sign with the Bulleen Boomers, but a greater chance of breaking into the Opals squad. “I want to be in the Opals squad and I got cut out of that, so a change had to be made,” she said. Madgen,..

A BENDIGO Spirit board member has urged the WNBL to get “fair dinkum” after star Spirit player Tess Madgen signed with the Bulleen Boomers. Madgen confirmed to www.bendigoweekly.com.au on Tuesday her reasons for leaving the Spirit. She made the decision on Sunday, told coach Bernie H..

With 16 new players added to its roster, a brand new captain and a solid pre season under its belt, the Bendigo Thunder is all about ensuring season 2012 is an improvement on last year’s preliminary final finish. And they will need to improve, as the competition got a bit tougher over the of..