Media releases
Cr Andrea Metcalf to serve back-to-back Mayoral terms, Cr Alden elected Deputy Mayor
Cr Andrea Metcalf has been elected by her Council peers to serve a second consecutive term as Mayor, with Cr Jennifer Alden to serve as Deputy Mayor.
16 Days of Activism Calendar of Events and Activities launched
Greater Bendigo Against Family Violence Committee has released a calendar of free local events and activities for the community to get involved in the 16 Days of Activism against gender-based violence from November 25 through to December 10.
Bendigo NEXT tourism conference looks to the future
The region’s biggest tourism conference, Bendigo NEXT, returns to The Capital on Monday November 21 with an exciting program tailored to support local and regional tourism businesses to grow in 2023.
Bendigo Emergency Relief Centre to close October 27
The Bendigo Emergency Relief Centre will close tomorrow, Thursday October 27.
City's Tulip Dig is back in 2022!
After a two-year absence the City of Greater Bendigo’s popular Tulip Dig is back and will take place from 9am Thursday November 10 in the Conservatory Gardens.
FunLoong Fun Day returns to Hargreaves Mall
Hargreaves Mall will be bursting with fun activities from 11am to 2pm as part of the 2022 FunLoong Fun Day on Saturday October 29 – weather permitting!
Redeveloped Kennington Recreation Reserve to be officially opened
Greater Bendigo Mayor Cr Andrea Metcalf and the Hon Jacinta Allan, Member for Bendigo East will officially open the $4.9M redevelopment of the Kennington Recreation Reserve at 2.30pm Friday October 21, 2022.
Cr Rod Fyffe OAM presented with 35 years of service award
Cr Rod Fyffe OAM was last week presented with a years of service award from the Municipal Association of Victoria, recognising his 35 years as a Councillor.
Flood update from the City of Greater Bendigo
City of Greater Bendigo staff are in the process of understanding the impacts of last week’s heavy rain across the municipality.
Bendigo Showgrounds to remain relief centre, Bendigo Agricultural Show cancelled
Due to the current flood event and Bendigo serving as a critical evacuation centre for central and northern Victoria, the 2022 Bendigo Agricultural Show has been cancelled.