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1. Greater Bendigo Council unanimously approved its $280 million 2026/27 budget on June 15, 2026, allocating $97 million for capital works including the Bendigo Art Gallery redevelopment and Low Line tra

   Greater Bendigo Council unanimously approved its $280 million 2026/27 budget on June 15, 2026, allocating $97 million for capital works including the Bendigo Art Gallery redevelopment and Low Line trail. Waste collection bin costs will not increase for ratepayers in the 2026/27 financial year.

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2. The Bendigo Art Gallery is set to close in November 2025 for a $45–$54 million redevelopment and will be closed until early 2028 [1][3].

   The Bendigo Art Gallery is set to close in November 2025 for a $45-54 million redevelopment and will remain closed until early 2028. The project aims to double temporary exhibition space with a new second-floor blockbuster gallery, children's gallery, learning centre, theatrette, and Traditional Owner Place of Keeping for Dja Dja Wurrung artifacts.

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3. {"key_facts": ["Greater Bendigo City Council is committed to developing 900 new houses annually across five growth areas: Marong, Junortoun, Huntly, Maiden Gully, and Kangaroo Flat as part of its Hous

   Greater Bendigo City Council is committed to developing 900 new houses annually across five growth areas: Marong, Junortoun, Huntly, Maiden Gully, and Kangaroo Flat. The Myers Street/St Andrew's project in central Bendigo has delivered 73 new energy-efficient units, with completion expected before the end of 2025.

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4. Bendigo is planned to see approximately $1.2 billion of new projects commencing construction in 2026, including the $300 million South Energy Raywood Solar Farm delivering up to 200 MW [1].

   Bendigo is planned to see approximately $1.2 billion of new projects commencing construction in 2026, including the $300 million South Energy Raywood Solar Farm delivering up to 200 MW. The local housing market shows strong demand with house sales increasing 14.1% in Q4 2025 and price growth of 5.2% for houses and 8.0% for units compared to 2024.

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