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Daily Network editorial team

The Daily Network editorial team publishes Bendigo news, community coverage and daily-life guides for The Daily Bendigo.

Articles from the Daily Network editorial team

News
Things to Do in Bendigo 2026: Best Activities, Attractions and Day Trips
An evergreen guide to getting out and about in Bendigo.
25 July 2026, 10:06 am
Community
Multi-Species Micro-Abattoir at Eganstown Begins Processing Livestock
A multi-species micro-abattoir at Eganstown, in Victoria's central highlands, has begun processing livestock for regional farmers and processors.
25 July 2026, 10:06 am
Community
Bendigo's Top Yoga and Pilates Studios Serve All Skill Levels
The best yoga and pilates studios in Bendigo for beginners and experienced practitioners.
25 July 2026, 10:02 am
Community
Bendigo transforms gold rush heritage into thriving Australian arts capital
Why Bendigo consistently punches above its weight in Australian cultural life.
25 July 2026, 10:00 am
Community
Bendigo Art Gallery: A Regional Institution of National Standing
The gallery's collection and touring blockbusters punch well above the city's weight.
25 July 2026, 9:59 am
Community
Bendigo's 1862 Railway Station Embodies Victorian Gold Rush Grandeur
The 1862 station building and its surroundings represent Victorian-era civic ambition at its most impressive.
25 July 2026, 9:59 am
Community
Kindergarten expansion signals sustained growth in Bendigo's newest residential corridor
A $5.5 million community hub with zero waiting lists shows how rapid local housing development is outpacing early childhood infrastructure.
25 July 2026, 9:59 am
Community
Healthcare in Bendigo: Hospitals, Services and Where to Go
A practical, plain-English guide to the public and private hospitals, primary care and emergency options that serve Bendigo and the wider Loddon Mallee region.
25 July 2026, 9:58 am
Sport
Women's Sport in Bendigo: Teams, Leagues and How to Get Involved
From the nationally recognised Bendigo Spirit to grassroots netball and football, women's sport is thriving in Bendigo and the pathways to get involved are wide open.
25 July 2026, 9:57 am
Community
Bendigo creative precinct proves city's ambition extends beyond heritage tourism
A city initiative transformed a street into a festival of arts and commerce, showing local support for creative economy investment.
25 July 2026, 9:57 am
Sport
Bendigo Junior Cricket: Start Your Child in 12+ Local Clubs Today
Bendigo has a lively junior cricket scene with clubs across the region and summer programs designed to bring new players of all ages into the game.
25 July 2026, 9:50 am
Finance
Epsom's retail expansion continues with new business planned for Midland Highway
Continued development in the outer Bendigo suburb shows how the city's retail footprint is reshaping beyond the CBD.
25 July 2026, 9:49 am
Finance
Bendigo's EV boom creates 23,000 jobs, positioning city as national hub
Two young women are leading a trading and manufacturing surge that is positioning Bendigo at the centre of Australia's energy transition.
25 July 2026, 9:49 am
Community
Schools and Education in Bendigo: Universities, Schools and Training
A general guide to how Bendigo families and students navigate universities, TAFE, and the public and non-government school systems in central Victoria.
25 July 2026, 9:45 am
Community
Bendigo courts set to host major netball event as local leagues continue to develop
A significant interstate or national netball fixture is coming to the city, reflecting growing infrastructure and competition status.
25 July 2026, 9:45 am
Community
Bendigo parents grappling with social media challenge as under-16s continue accessing banned platforms
A new study reveals most young Australians are still using social media despite the government ban, raising questions for Bendigo families about protecting children online.
25 July 2026, 9:41 am
Sport
Bendigo Spirit: Complete Guide to Watching Australia's Top Women's Basketball
The Bendigo Spirit are one of Australia's best-known women's basketball clubs, and following them is easier than you might think.
25 July 2026, 9:40 am
Sport
Bendigo's Growing Inclusive Sports Programs Welcome All Abilities
Bendigo has a growing network of inclusive sport programs that ensure everyone, regardless of age, ability or background, can find a welcoming place to participate in physical activity.
25 July 2026, 9:40 am
Community
Bendigo's Top 5 Suburbs for Families, Schools, and Community Life
The best Bendigo suburbs in 2026 for families, young professionals, retirees, first home buyers and lifestyle seekers.
25 July 2026, 9:40 am
Sport
Bendigo's Two Elite Basketball Clubs Dominate Regional Competition
With two elite representative clubs and a network of community associations, Bendigo punches well above its weight as a basketball city.
25 July 2026, 9:39 am
News
Bendigo's Best Weekend Events: Your Complete Guide This Saturday and Sunday
Things to do across Bendigo over the days ahead.
20 July 2026, 4:19 am
News
Discover Five Must-Do Activities in Bendigo Today
An evergreen guide to getting out and about in Bendigo.
19 July 2026, 3:29 am
News
Things to Do in Bendigo This Weekend
Discover workshops, community events & family activities happening in Bendigo this weekend. Live music, creative classes & social gatherings.
28 June 2026, 12:46 pm
Community
Bend woman campaigns for change to rental inspection protocol across Victoria
A Bendigo woman is pushing for reform of a standard practice in residential property inspections, raising questions about tenant privacy rights.
26 June 2026, 7:36 pm
Community
Bendigo's Golden Dragon Museum marks 170 years of Chinese community history in the goldfields
One of Australia's most significant Chinese heritage institutions tells the story of Bendigo's Chinese mining community and the cultural legacy that shaped central Victoria.
26 June 2026, 5:05 pm
Sport
Mountain Biking and Trail Riding Around Bendigo: Tracks, Routes and Where to Start
From single-track through Spring Gully Reserve to long goldfields gravel routes, Bendigo and the Greater Bendigo National Park offer mountain bikers and trail riders a variety of terrain right on the city's doorstep.
18 June 2026, 7:50 pm
Sport
Bendigo's Best Public Sporting Facilities: Ovals, Courts and Venues Open to Everyone
From the Queen Elizabeth Oval to neighbourhood tennis courts and the Red Energy Arena, Bendigo's public sporting infrastructure gives residents of every suburb access to quality places to play.
6 June 2026, 7:30 pm
Sport
Swimming in Bendigo: Clubs, Lap Lanes and the Best Pools for Every Kind of Swimmer
Whether you are training for competition, swimming for fitness or looking to enrol a child in lessons, Bendigo has excellent aquatic facilities to suit you.
30 May 2026, 6:15 pm
Sport
How to Watch and Listen to Local Sport in Bendigo: Radio, Streaming and Community Coverage
From community radio calls of BFL football to WNBL live streams, Bendigo sports fans have more ways than ever to follow their favourite local teams wherever they are.
23 May 2026, 8:00 pm
Sport
Cycling in Bendigo: Rail Trails, Goldfields Routes and How to Find Your Ride
From the family-friendly O'Keefe Rail Trail to criterium racing and road clubs, Bendigo offers cyclists a diverse and scenic range of riding options.
16 May 2026, 5:50 pm
Sport
Athletics and Little Athletics in Bendigo: Track, Field and Pathways at Tom Flood Sports Centre
From Saturday morning Little Athletics meets to senior club competition, Bendigo's athletics community at the Tom Flood Sports Centre gives every runner, jumper and thrower a place to develop and compete.
9 May 2026, 7:20 pm
Sport
Netball in Bendigo: Where to Play, Watch and Get Involved Across the Region
From junior Saturday morning competitions to senior club netball and the BFNL's thriving netball program, Bendigo is a wonderful city for the sport.
18 April 2026, 5:45 pm
Sport
Lawn Bowls in Bendigo: Social Clubs, Pennant Play and How to Give It a Roll
Bendigo's lawn bowls clubs offer one of the friendliest entry points into competitive sport, with social days, twilight competitions and pennant seasons welcoming players of all ages.
11 April 2026, 7:00 pm
Sport
On the Water in Bendigo: Rowing, Paddling and Aquatic Sport in Central Victoria
Landlocked Bendigo makes the most of its lakes and waterways, with rowing, dragon boating, kayaking and aquatic fitness all thriving across the region.
14 March 2026, 8:40 pm
Sport
How to Follow the Bendigo Braves: Men's Basketball in the Heart of Victoria
The Bendigo Braves compete in NBL1 South and give basketball fans in central Victoria top-level men's hoops to follow each season.
7 February 2026, 7:30 pm