Bendigo

New leadership advancing rural health

We’re pleased to announce Dr Kylie McIntyre as the new Deputy Director of the Violet Vines Marshman Centre for Rural Health Research.

Spotlight on: Dr Freda Haylett

This International Women’s Day, Dr Freda Haylett’s work highlights why investing in early prevention, and valuing care and education, is essential to addressing gender inequality.

International Women’s Day Spotlight: Associate Professor Donna Whelan

This International Women’s Day, discover how Associate Professor Donna Whelan is redefining STEM leadership, advancing biomedical science, championing equity and showing that diversity drives better science.

Data measures farms’ true sustainability

New method measures farm-scale natural capital for farmers.

New toolkit helps women report abuse in sport

Australian women face high risks reporting gender violence in sport.

$1m investment empowers La Trobe's regional youth

La Trobe's successful Regional Pathways Program gets major boost.

Antibiotic resistance under the microscope

An Australia–New Zealand research team is examining a key bacterial enzyme linked to the spread of antibiotic resistance, using world‑leading imaging technology in Bendigo.

2025 Bendigo Writers Festival - statement

La Trobe University statement regarding 2025 Bendigo Writers Festival

Cancer treatment research breakthrough

By studying viruses that target harmful bacteria, scientists are developing new therapies that could offer hope to rural patients with hard‑to‑treat diseases.

Rural Medical Pathway produces its first doctors

Victoria's sought-after Rural Medical Pathway produces first doctors

New regional scholarships boost university access

La Trobe's new regional scholarships increase access to university

Grand Challenge 2024 winners visit to La Trobe

Marg O'Rourke OAM receives prestigious TAFE award

Marg O'Rourke OAM receives prestigious TAFE leadership award.

Regional innovation takes centre stage at Appathon

Regional innovation in the age of AI takes centre stage at Appathon

How future students will drive regional growth

Open Day visitors will see how La Trobe helps shape Bendigo's future.

New strategy could save lives, limbs, millions

Ambitious new strategy tackles urgent, overlooked health issue.

La Trobe unveils $21m Dentistry School in Bendigo

La Trobe unveils $21m Rural Dentistry and Oral Health Clinical School

Councils unite as frontline crisis responders

Councils become ‘critical frontline actors’ in 2022 flood response.

‘Nothing in town other than us’: rural pharmacists

Pharmacists are stepping in as frontline providers of oral healthcare advice in rural Victorian towns without dental practitioners, according to a new study by La Trobe University.

New tech gives second life to plastic farm waste

Researchers develop an innovative recycling solution for bale twine.