Archive

Bendigo news — July 2026

Every story we published in July 2026.

1. Sport · 19 July 2026

   Bendigo Schools Dominate Regional and State Sports Competitions

   Students from Bendigo Senior Secondary College and Bendigo South East College have recorded multiple regional and state results through school-based programs.

2. Sport · 19 July 2026

   Bendigo Youth Smash Fitness Records Across Multiple Sports Programs

   Numbers from recent tournaments and programs reflect steady engagement across multiple sports in the city.

3. Property · 19 July 2026

   New Buyers Cash in on Bendigo's Low Vacancy and Steady Growth

   Bendigo's low vacancy rate and steady price growth create opportunities for new buyers focused on rental returns and long-term demand.

4. Sport · 19 July 2026

   Amateur Clubs Drive Community Ties Across Bendigo Leagues

   Standings in the FV Greater Bendigo League 1 and Bendigo FNL competitions show how local sides maintain operations and ties across the region.

5. Sport · 19 July 2026

   Bendigo Clubs Launch Youth Sports Programs Connecting Thousands of Families

   Local organisations use structured programs and events to connect young athletes and families across the region.

6. News · 19 July 2026

   Bendigo Opens Four-Times-Larger Airport Terminal, Completes Major 2024/2025 Infrastructure Works

   Mayor Andrea Metaf outlined completed projects ranging from reservoir repairs to new kindergartens in an update released last October.

7. News · 19 July 2026

   New pedestrian signals activate at McCrae and Mundy streets intersection

   Works finished this year bring new lights and layout changes to improve access for walkers and riders in central Bendigo.

8. News · 19 July 2026

   Greater Bendigo Closes All Public Consultation Projects Temporarily

   The Let's Talk Greater Bendigo platform lists zero open consultations as of mid-July 2026.

9. News · 19 July 2026

   Bendigo Crews Restore Power After Strathallan Fire; Five Still Without Service

   Five customers in the Bendigo area remain without electricity as crews finish mop-up from the Code Red conditions that sparked multiple blazes across central Victoria.

10. News · 19 July 2026

    Bendigo activates pedestrian signals at two major intersections today

    Two sets of pedestrian operated signals have been switched on at city centre crossings, accompanied by targeted parking reductions and turn bans.

11. News · 19 July 2026

    Discover Five Must-Do Activities in Bendigo Today

    An evergreen guide to getting out and about in Bendigo.

12. Technology · 19 July 2026

    Bendigo secures city deal linking tech investment to worker skill development

    The Alliance for a Smarter Bendigo is pushing a city deal that links technology investment with workforce development in the regional centre.

13. News · 19 July 2026

    Bendigo tracks 32 active fires as 350,000 hectares burn statewide

    Control room in Epsom reports 10 major fire grounds under heavy resource pressure with 350,000 hectares already burned

14. News · 19 July 2026

    Vacant Bendigo site draws rough sleepers as Virginia Hill redevelopment stalls

    A former public housing estate in northern Bendigo remains vacant two years after demolition, drawing homeless campers as redevelopment stalls.

15. Technology · 19 July 2026

    Bendigo Tech Boom Creates Jobs While Raising Ethics Concerns

    Initiatives at La Trobe University and through local partnerships expand opportunities in digital skills and connectivity, yet they also surface considerations around long-term implications.

16. Technology · 19 July 2026

    Bendigo Launches NBN Upgrades, Business Fibre, Expanded Mobile Coverage

    Faster NBN access, new business fibre capacity and expanded mobile coverage are now available across Greater Bendigo.

17. Technology · 19 July 2026

    Bendigo Pursues Zero Emissions Roadmap Amid Infrastructure Challenges

    As the city pursues a Zero Emissions Roadmap, we examine the path toward total electrification and the practical challenges of sustaining a green energy future.

18. Lifestyle · 19 July 2026

    Bendigo Approves Major Lifestyle Development to Expand Recreation

    A significant investment into the region’s community infrastructure is set to expand local recreational opportunities.

19. Culture · 18 July 2026

    Bendigo's Arts Gallery and Cultural Exchange Transform City's Scene

    Construction at the Bendigo Art Gallery and the opening of Cultural Exchange highlight the work of local organisations and Traditional Owners shaping the city's cultural offerings.

20. Culture · 18 July 2026

    Bendigo Book Clubs Host Monthly Meetings and Lending Programs

    Local groups maintain monthly meetings and lending programs across the city.