The Bendigo Tech Community holds monthly gatherings on the 4th Tuesday of every month to connect, share ideas, and showcase projects[1][3].
The Bendigo Tech Community holds monthly gatherings on the 4th Tuesday of every month to connect, share ideas, and showcase projects[1][3].. The Bendigo Developer Meetup meets on the 4th Wednesday of every month with pizza, beer, presentations, and casual conversations[4].. A new monthly AI innovation gathering kicks off at the Emporium Creative Hub on Thursday, 18 September 2026, featuring AI talks and networking[10].. The annual Bendigo Technology Festival is scheduled for Sunday, 4 May (10 am–4 pm) at the Prince of Wales Showgrounds, showcasing electronics and radio communications[6][8].. Upcoming library tech events in Bendigo include 'Apps to make everyday life easier' on 23 July 2026 and 'AI for beginners' on 20 August 2026 at Bendigo Library[5].
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The Bendigo Tech Community is an inclusive collective founded in 2017 (originally as the Bendigo Developer Meetup) that gathers technology enthusiasts and professionals in Central Victoria [2][5].
The Bendigo Tech Community is an inclusive collective founded in 2017 (originally as the Bendigo Developer Meetup) that gathers technology enthusiasts and professionals in Central Victoria [2][5].. La Trobe University hosts the Deloitte Australia Digital Operations Centre, a new tech skills centre designed to create up to 200 local jobs and provide work-based learning for digital operations [3].. The City of Greater Bendigo and Bendigo Telco have launched the '100 Gig Bendigo' initiative, providing a 100-gigabit fibre broadband network and a local data centre to attract digital businesses [6].. Local software and digital content sectors, including web design and app development, have experienced steady growth, with a 9.5% increase recorded between 2011 and 2016 [1].. Bendigo is developing a regional advanced manufacturing and innovation hub at La Trobe University, supported by $2 million in funding to assist local industries with digital transformation [11].
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{"key_facts": ["Bendigo Guided Tours, a gold rush heritage tour operator, won Best New Business at the 2025 Victorian Tourism Awards and is a finalist for the 2026 Australian Tourism Awards[2].", "Ben
{"key_facts": ["Bendigo Guided Tours, a gold rush heritage tour operator, won Best New Business at the 2025 Victorian Tourism Awards and is a finalist for the 2026 Australian Tourism Awards[2].", "Bendigo is emerging as a small business hotspot with a 2.3% uplift in local micro-businesses (1–4 employees) over the last two years, driven by population growth and improved broadband connectivity[6].", "The Bendigo Business Excellence Awards feature a "Small and Succeeding" category for established small businesses with 2–10 employees that support staff and connect with customers[3][5].", "Local businesses like Bendigo Locksmiths have been featured in "Small Business Spotlight" segments highlighting their role in the Bendigo community[1].", "Be.Bendigo (Bendigo’s Chamber of Commerce) launched an online business directory to help locals source products and services from small business suppliers in Greater Bendigo[12]."]}
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As of February 2026, the Bendigo Employment Region had approximately 7,135 full-time employed workers in the largest employing industries, with Health Care and Social Assistance being the dominant sec
As of February 2026, the Bendigo Employment Region had approximately 7,135 full-time employed workers in the largest employing industries, with Health Care and Social Assistance being the dominant sector[1][3].. In August 2024, total employment in the Bendigo Employment Region was around 78,400, with Health Care and Social Assistance rising 20.1% to 18,200 workers while Manufacturing and Retail Trade declined[3].. Victoria projects 11,655 new workers needed in Bendigo, Echuca, and surrounds from 2024 to 2027, with Health care and social assistance requiring 3,413 new workers and Construction needing 1,855[4].. The unemployment rate for the Bendigo Region was 4.5% in January 2022, with youth unemployment at 8.8% in August 2021, matching the national rate and presenting ongoing challenges[5].. Manufacturing faces specific skills shortages in engineering for welders and fabricators, employing predominantly males (6,100 of 7,100) with 6,500 working full-time[5].
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Over 46,000 premises in Bendigo can now access faster NBN speeds following the completion of the 'Accelerate Great' program, with more than 24,000 eligible to upgrade[7].
Over 46,000 premises in Bendigo can now access faster NBN speeds following the completion of the 'Accelerate Great' program, with more than 24,000 eligible to upgrade[7].. Approximately 3,300 premises in Bendigo are scheduled for NBN upgrades to deliver 100 Mbps uncapped, unmetered speeds, complementing a $480 million federal investment to upgrade the fixed wireless system[1][2].. The City of Greater Bendigo and Bendigo Telco have launched the '100 Gig Bendigo' initiative, leveraging local fibre infrastructure to provide businesses with 100Gbps capacity and close the digital divide[3][4].. Mobile connectivity is being boosted through a new tower and upgrades to 13 existing towers in Greater Bendigo (spanning 355 km² and 100,000+ premises) to transition from 4G to 5G, with work completing by 2025[5].. Free superfast public WiFi is available at over 140 outdoor locations in central Bendigo, offering users up to 5GB of daily data without requiring personal information[6].
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