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.
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Bendigo property market gets boost as overseas investor acquires Kangaroo Flat shopping hub
The sale of Lansell Square to international buyers signals confidence in Bendigo's retail landscape and major shopping precincts.
Young Bendigo athlete gets elite pathway boost with new girls' program expansion
A 10-year-old local girl's sporting ambitions are getting a significant lift from expanded elite development opportunities.
Marong's league bid creates complex path for BFNL expansion
A unanimous member vote to shift competitions has left the Bendigo Football League board weighing competing club applications.
Junior inclusion match puts Bendigo Strikers' finals hopes on the line
A special netball fixture celebrating inclusion will have playoff implications for a Bendigo club pushing for finals entry.
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.
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.
Getting Around Bendigo 2026: Buses, V/Line Trains, Cycling and Parking Guide
V/Line trains to Melbourne, local bus routes, Bendigo's off-road cycling network, ride share options and where to park in the CBD - everything you need to navigate Bendigo.
Bendigo's Property and Housing Market: Prices, Rents and What Drives Them
A plain-language guide to how prices, rents and demand work in Greater Bendigo, and the forces that shape what locals pay to buy or rent.
Bendigo’s Economy Explained: Gold Heritage, a Home-Grown Bank and a Regional Services Powerhouse
How a central Victorian goldfields city built a diversified economy around finance, health, tourism and manufacturing, and what underpins its jobs and growth.
Maiden Gully's BFNL push backed by strong junior pathway commitment
The club is banking on its pathway from junior ranks to sustain an ambitious return to senior competition.
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.
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.
Watching the Footy Finals in Bendigo: Where the Community Gathers Every September
When September arrives and the AFL finals begin, Bendigo comes alive with community screenings, packed club rooms and a shared excitement that makes the city a fantastic place to watch the footy.
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.
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.
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.
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.