Media releases
General waste and organics bin collection service to change
The City of Greater Bendigo will change the collection frequency of household red general waste bins and green organics bins in the second half of 2023.
City appoints new Youth Council; releases draft Youth Action Plan for comment
Eighteen young people have been appointed to the City of Greater Bendigo Youth Council for 2023/2024.
City seeks comment on draft Road Safety Action Plan
The City of Greater Bendigo is seeking community feedback on the draft Greater Bendigo Road Safety Action Plan 2023-2027, which aims to reduce fatal and serious injury crashes on Bendigo’s roads over the coming years.
Council to consider changes to general waste and organic bin collections
At the January Council meeting, Greater Bendigo City Council will consider changing the frequency of household red general waste bin collections from weekly to fortnightly, and green organics bin collections from fortnightly to weekly.
City congratulates 2023 Citizen and Young Citizens of the Year
The City of Greater Bendigo is pleased to announce Trevor Strauch as the Citizen of the Year and in 2023 there are two Young Citizens of the Year, Amelia Leach-Unmeopa and Mitchell Graham.
Australia Day events taking place in Bendigo
A range of community groups have planned Australia Day activities for residents on Thursday January 26.
Exciting events planned for 2023
Greater Bendigo will enjoy an exciting line up of events in 2023, including world class shows, exhibitions, sporting events and festivals to entertain and stimulate the local visitor economy.
City sets up new local soft plastic collection points following pause of REDcycle
From January 1, 2023 the City of Greater Bendigo will provide free soft plastic drop off points at the Strathfieldsaye, Goornong and Heathcote Transfer Stations and at the Eaglehawk Recycle Shop.
Calls for patience as City strives to catch up on road grading program and flood repair works
The City of Greater Bendigo is asking residents to be patient as it works to grade and repair unsealed gravel roads and repair damage to sealed roads caused by recent flooding following an unprecedented year of wet weather.
Council approves next steps for city centre planning amendment proposal
Council approves next steps for city centre planning amendment proposal