More than 11,000 properties in the Bendigo region remain without power following a 'Code Red Day' storm, with Powercor responding to over 490 separate faults [1].
More than 11,000 properties in the Bendigo region remain without power following a 'Code Red Day' storm, with Powercor responding to over 490 separate faults [1].. Bendigo Health's emergency department is under significant strain, triggering a 'Code Yellow' internal emergency alert due to high occupancy and limited bed availability [2].. Ambulance Victoria continues to operate effectively in Bendigo with regular response protocols, as the city faces no immediate catastrophic threats unlike other regional areas [12].. The City of Greater Bendigo has launched a new Emergency Dashboard on its website providing real-time warnings, road closures, and relief centre locations for bushfires, floods, and storms [5].. Emergency services recently declared a hazardous liquid spill in Golden Square 'safe' after cleaning up approximately 60 litres of chemical product, with no risk to human health or the environment [6].
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Early works have begun at the former Bendigo Teachers’ College site in Osborne Street, Flora Hill, to deliver approximately 160 new homes, including 56 social and affordable units, with construction e
Early works have begun at the former Bendigo Teachers’ College site in Osborne Street, Flora Hill, to deliver approximately 160 new homes, including 56 social and affordable units, with construction expected to start in 2027[2][3].. Greater Bendigo City Council is committed to creating 900 houses per year across five key growth areas: Marong, Junortoun, Huntly, Maiden Gully, and Kangaroo Flat[1].. The Viewpoint Estate in Huntly is a major residential development with an estimated capacity of over 800 homes, featuring parklands and walking trails, and has already sold hundreds of lots[7].. VincentCare Community Housing is developing 84 new apartments and townhouses in Kennington to replace 30 old social housing units, specifically targeting people aged 55+ and those at risk of homelessness[10].. 73 new, energy-efficient social and affordable homes are now ready for families in central Bendigo, with 75% allocated to priority housing waitlist applicants[8].
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Bendigo high school students in Years 7–12 can apply to the select-entry Athlete Development Program (ADP), which includes Athletics (Track & Field) alongside AFL, Basketball, Cricket, Netball, Cyclin
Bendigo high school students in Years 7–12 can apply to the select-entry Athlete Development Program (ADP), which includes Athletics (Track & Field) alongside AFL, Basketball, Cricket, Netball, Cycling, and Football, integrating sport with academics across four local colleges [4][8].. Bendigo Senior Secondary College (BSSC) athletes recently won six medals at the School Sport Victoria State Athletics Finals, including gold in the 400m for both Jake Hilson (20yr) and Ben Powell (16yr) [6].. Local track and field athletes from Bendigo schools progress through the Sandhurst Division carnival to the Loddon Mallee Region finals held annually in Bendigo [9].. Athletics Bendigo unites four local clubs (Bendigo Harriers, Bendigo University, Eaglehawk, and South Bendigo) and offers coaching and competitive opportunities for athletes of all ages, including high schoolers [3][5].. High school athletes in Bendigo can compete in the Athletics Victoria AVSL summer season (October–March) and qualify for the Victorian All Schools and Junior Championships to contest national school titles [1][11].
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Bendigo Stadium is undergoing major upgrades funded by the Regional Sports Infrastructure Program, including two new courts, refurbishment of courts 9 and 10, and 200 lux lighting for outdoor netball
Bendigo Stadium is undergoing major upgrades funded by the Regional Sports Infrastructure Program, including two new courts, refurbishment of courts 9 and 10, and 200 lux lighting for outdoor netball courts, with works finishing in late 2026[1][5].. Despite the cancellation of the Regional Victoria 2026 Commonwealth Games, promised upgrades to Bendigo Stadium and the Bendigo Showgrounds have commenced, including a new multipurpose pavilion at the Showgrounds[5][8].. The $25.9 million Mercy Junortoun Sporting Precinct at Catherine McAuley College has officially opened, featuring junior ovals, a senior oval with lights, outdoor netball courts, an indoor two-court stadium, and a cricket training hub[2].. La Trobe University's new Bendigo Sports Centre has opened, offering indoor and outdoor courts for netball, basketball, volleyball, and badminton, plus a gym, oval, and group fitness studio, with a free trial period until August 22[3].. The City of Greater Bendigo council provided a $100,000 interest-free loan to bail out the struggling Golden Square ice skating rink, requiring facility upgrades and a new financial plan to ensure its continuation[6].
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The most recent weekend sporting results for Bendigo are from **Friday, June 26, 2026**, when **Paw Vada** won the 13:29 greyhound race, followed by Out Of Elite and Nickleby Action[1].
The most recent weekend sporting results for Bendigo are from **Friday, June 26, 2026**, when **Paw Vada** won the 13:29 greyhound race, followed by Out Of Elite and Nickleby Action[1].. The latest available **football (Australian Rules)** results for the Bendigo region are from **Saturday, July 4, 2026**, where the **Bendigo Pioneers** defeated the Geelong Falcons 71–62 in a boys' match[2].. On **June 24, 2026**, horse racing at Bendigo saw **Sharaz** win Race 1, with **Scoobartie** and **Pick A Symphony** winning subsequent races on the same day[4].. Greyhound racing results from **June 5, 2026** show the order of finish for 12 races, including Pink Diamond Maiden and Champion Distance heats, with winners such as puppies 1, 8, 2, and 7 across different events[6].. No sporting results for the weekend of **July 11–12, 2026** (the most recent weekend prior to today, July 15, 2026) are currently available in the search results[2][3].
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