The Australian Government has extended support for people affected by floods making the one-off, non-means tested Australian Government Disaster Recovery Payment available to more local communities.

Federal Member for Bendigo, Lisa Chesters has announced around 4800 of local families will be better off under Labor’s cheaper child care plan.

The community of Bendigo is now better prepared for emergencies and natural disasters following the installation of a backup NBN Sky Muster satellite service under the Australian Government’s Strengthening Telecommunications Against Natural Disasters (STAND) program at the Prince of Wales Showground.

From Saturday 1 October, thousands of regional Australians will be helped into their first home through the Albanese Government’s Regional First Home Buyer Guarantee - three months earlier than promised.

Member for Bendigo, Lisa Chesters has met with early childhood educators to learn more about workforce shortages in the sector.

The Albanese Government will fund 20,000 additional university places to tackle skills shortages and give more students from under-represented backgrounds the chance to go to university, including those in rural and remote areas.

Member for Bendigo, Lisa Chesters said it’s good news for Central Victorians wanting to get a degree.

Volunteer organisations across the Bendigo electorate are being encouraged to submit expressions of interest for the 2022 Federal Volunteer Grants program.

Funding under the Australian Government’s Black Spot Program will substantially improve 47 dangerous crash sites on Victorian roads in 2022–23.

17 August 2022

Minister for Skills and Training, Brendan O’Connor MP will join Federal Member for Bendigo, Lisa Chesters today for a Jobs and Skills roundtable at Bendigo Tafe.

16 August 2022

Federal Member for Bendigo, Lisa Chesters is encouraging locals to get involved in National Science Week, with a number of local events taking place this week.