Council budget backs $100m for roads, parks and facilities

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1. Greater Bendigo City Council adopted a $280 million 2026–27 budget allocating nearly $100 million to roads, buildings, parks, and community facilities[2].

   Greater Bendigo City Council adopted a $280 million 2026–27 budget allocating nearly $100 million to roads, buildings, parks, and community facilities.

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2. Bendigo plans approximately $1.2 billion of new projects commencing construction in 2026, including key residential developments like 55 units at 387 High Street & Haase Rd and 41 dwellings at 190-194

   Bendigo plans approximately $1.2 billion of new projects commencing construction in 2026, including key residential developments like 55 units at 387 High Street and 41 dwellings at Retreat Road.

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3. Over 11,000 properties in the Bendigo region remain without power as crews respond to more than 490 faults in the Powercor network following a 'Code Red Day' event[1][2].

   Over 11,000 properties in the Bendigo region remain without power as crews respond to more than 490 faults in the Powercor network following a 'Code Red Day' event.

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4. Bendigo Guided Tours, a family-run business highlighting Bendigo's gold rush heritage, won Gold for Best New Business at the 2025 Victorian Tourism Awards and is a finalist for the 2026 Australian Tou

   Bendigo Guided Tours, a family-run business highlighting Bendigo's gold rush heritage, won Gold for Best New Business at the 2025 Victorian Tourism Awards and is a finalist for the 2026 Australian Tourism Awards.

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