Latest news from Bendigo.
News
Completed units in central Bendigo and early works at Flora Hill highlight the next steps for nominated sites and annual housing goals set by Greater Bendigo City Council.
25 July 2026written 19 July 20261 min read
Links to sources include (but not limited to): development.vic.gov.au, bendigo.vic.gov.au, prd.com.au
Finance
Recent developments show Bendigo’s business landscape is shifting, with some sectors and entrepreneurs already reaping benefits.
25 July 2026written 13 July 20261 min read
Links to sources include (but not limited to): bebendigo.com.au, podcasts.apple.com
News
With vital education institutions shaping Bendigo’s future, stakeholders face crucial choices on growth and support.
25 July 2026written 13 July 20262 min read
News
Planners must now weigh infrastructure needs and sequencing across multiple sites after early works begin and annual targets are set.
25 July 2026written 15 July 20261 min read
Links to sources include (but not limited to): premier.vic.gov.au, prd.com.au
Community
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 2026written 26 June 20265 min read
Links to sources include (but not limited to): education.vic.gov.au, studymelbourne.vic.gov.au
Community
A significant interstate or national netball fixture is coming to the city, reflecting growing infrastructure and competition status.
25 July 2026written 26 June 20261 min read
Links to sources include (but not limited to): bendigoadvertiser.com.au
Finance
Everyday consumers benefit from recognising how job availability shapes household spending and long-term planning in the region.
25 July 2026written 13 July 20262 min read
Links to sources include (but not limited to): medium.com, dailyiowan.com
News
Residents face emergency department overcrowding, ambulance ramping, and more than 11,000 properties without power as the City of Greater Bendigo launches a new online dashboard.
25 July 2026written 19 July 20262 min read
Links to sources include (but not limited to): abc.net.au, miragenews.com, victoriannews.com.au +2 more
Sport
Forget World Cup semi-finals and pro-league labour disputes: the real story in youth sport is the quiet, determined work happening on Bendigo's suburban ovals and school courts.
25 July 2026written 15 July 20263 min read
Links to sources include (but not limited to): bendigobank.com.au, bendigo.vic.gov.au, mi-3.com.au
News
Decisions by Bendigo’s local government are influencing everything from community services to environmental stewardship for area residents.
25 July 2026written 13 July 20262 min read
Politics
The federal report on AI risks identifies women and university graduates as most exposed, with immediate relevance to employment options for those connected to the La Trobe University regional campus in Bendigo.
25 July 2026written 9 July 20262 min read
News
With pressing challenges ahead, the city council must outline priorities and strategies to guide Bendigo's near-term future.
25 July 2026written 13 July 20262 min read
Finance
Output fell $28 million and hundreds of business jobs were lost in July, reshaping the region's employment landscape across key sectors like health care and construction.
25 July 2026written 19 July 20262 min read
Links to sources include (but not limited to): prd.com.au, bendigobank.com.au, bendigobank.com.au +1 more
Property
A French-language HR workshop lands in Bendigo this week, targeting recruitment professionals keen to master AI-powered hiring techniques.
25 July 2026written 8 July 20263 min read
Links to sources include (but not limited to): eventbrite.fr
Politics
Bendigo residents working in education and health services will see council-coordinated retraining options funded through the state allocation, with distribution rules set out in the 2025 Victorian budget papers.
25 July 2026written 9 July 20262 min read
Links to sources include (but not limited to): researchgate.net
Technology
Free LoRaWAN network, smart water stations and heat-mapping satellites bring efficiency gains, but critics warn data collection could outpace safeguards in this regional proof of concept.
25 July 2026written 15 July 20263 min read
Links to sources include (but not limited to): rmit.edu.au, itnews.com.au, coliban.com.au
Finance
A 2.3 percent rise in local micro-businesses over two years highlights growth patterns that established operators in Greater Bendigo can apply now.
25 July 2026written 15 July 20262 min read
Links to sources include (but not limited to): business.vic.gov.au, bbea.com.au, nbnco.com.au +2 more
News
Developments in Flora Hill, Huntly, Marong and Golden Square align with the Greater Bendigo Housing Strategy target of 900 houses per year.
25 July 2026written 18 July 20262 min read
Links to sources include (but not limited to): development.vic.gov.au, prd.com.au, premier.vic.gov.au