The Bendigo Art Gallery has closed for an extended period to allow for some extensive reimagining (extensions and renovations) and renewing of their facility in View Street and their Curatorial Manager Lauren Ellis came in for a fascinating chat with Brett and Keith about why they are undertaking this huge exercise, what that will mean for their future, what will be happening with the collections and activities during that time, and a brilliant general chat about art.
Well worth a listen back!

The Bendigo Art Gallery has closed for an extended period to allow for some extensive reimagining (extensions and renovations) and renewing of their facility in View Street and their Curatorial Manager Lauren Ellis came in for a fascinating chat with Brett and Keith about why they are undertaking this huge exercise, what that will mean for their future, what will be happening with the collections and activities during that time, and a brilliant general chat about art. Well worth a listen back!

The Phatt Community Conversations are interviews with local community organisations during The Phatt on community radio station 106.7 Phoenix FM Bendigo, Australia. The Phatt is on Wednesdays 7am-9am with Keith and Brett, follow us for more more in-depth chats with community organisations.

The Phatt Community Conversations are interviews with local community organisations during The Phatt on community radio station 106.7 Phoenix FM Bendigo, Australia. The Phatt is on Wednesdays 7am-9am with Keith and Brett, follow us for more more in-depth chats with community organisations.

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Lauren Ellis, Curatorial Manager from the Bendigo Art Gallery - 25th February 2026

On Community Conversations Brett and Keith were joined by Director Kate Stone and Actor Ivan Sun from Castlemaine Theatre Company to talk about their production Camp Darwin running from the 15th until the 31st of May. The production is focused on people who are in the quarantine camp during the COVID pandemic and how they react to each other and grow their relationships. 
You can find out more and grab tickets via their website at https://www.castlemainetheatrecompany.com/camp-darwin/

 

On Community Conversations Brett and Keith were joined by Director Kate Stone and Actor Ivan Sun from Castlemaine Theatre Company to talk about their production Camp Darwin running from the 15th until the 31st of May. The production is focused on people who are in the quarantine camp during the COVID pandemic and how they react to each other and grow their relationships.&nbsp; You can find out more and grab tickets via their website at <a href="https://www.castlemainetheatrecompany.com/camp-darwin/">https://www.castlemainetheatrecompany.com/camp-darwin/</a>
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Kate Stone and Ivan Sun from Castlemaine Theatre Company - 13 May 2026

We caught up with Chris Dalton last year about Bendigo Winter Night Shelter and, with their CEO Sleepout Event coming up on 27th May we thought it an opportune time to get an update on their progress in supporting people who are homeless at this time of year in our community. It was heartening to hear how much they have been able to grow the viability of their work, and also how many people have been volunteering to support their work.
To learn more about Bendigo Winter Night Shelter, and to see how you can be involved, you can go to their website at https://www.bwns.org.au/ or follow them on FaceBook at https://www.facebook.com/bendigowinternightshelter

 

We caught up with Chris Dalton last year about Bendigo Winter Night Shelter and, with their CEO Sleepout Event coming up on 27th May we thought it an opportune time to get an update on their progress in supporting people who are homeless at this time of year in our community. It was heartening to hear how much they have been able to grow the viability of their work, and also how many people have been volunteering to support their work. To learn more about Bendigo Winter Night Shelter, and to see how you can be involved, you can go to their website at <a href="https://www.bwns.org.au/">https://www.bwns.org.au/</a> or follow them on FaceBook at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/bendigowinternightshelter">https://www.facebook.com/bendigowinternightshelter</a>
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Chris Dalton, Chair of Bendigo Winter Night Shelter - 6th May 2026

Cr Andrea Metcalf is a fixture in Bendigo, she has been on council for a decade, is a former Mayor of our city and represents Whipstick Ward, one of the larger one's in the council area.
As part of the regular chats with Councillors of the City of Greater Bendigo, Andrea came in to have a chat with Brett and Keith on The Phatt about what's happening on council and some of the issues that are topical at the moment.

Cr Andrea Metcalf is a fixture in Bendigo, she has been on council for a decade, is a former Mayor of our city and represents Whipstick Ward, one of the larger one's in the council area. As part of the regular chats with Councillors of the City of Greater Bendigo, Andrea came in to have a chat with Brett and Keith on The Phatt about what's happening on council and some of the issues that are topical at the moment.

Lauren Ellis, Curatorial Manager from the Bendigo Art Gallery - 25th February 2026

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