Media Release

WORKS UNDERWAY AT BENDIGO BLACK SPOT PROJECT

23 June 2025

Works are underway to improve the safety of a dangerous Bendigo intersection, thanks to funding delivered via the Federal Labor Government’s 2024-25 Black Spot Program.

DROUGHT SUPPORT AVAILABLE FOR CENTRAL VICTORIAN FARMERS AND PRODUCERS

12 June 2025

The Albanese Labor Government is backing Central Victorian farmers and producers impacted by drought, implementing a range of measures to ensure support is available when our farmers need it.

COMMONWEALTH PRAC PAYMENT REGISTRATIONS OPEN TO TAFE NURSING STUDENTS

10 June 2025

Australians studying Nursing at TAFE can apply for Commonwealth Prac Payments from today, as part of the Albanese Government’s support for higher education and vocational education and training students.

FESTIVALS AUSTRALIA BACKS OUR REGIONS

05 June 2025

Over $38,000 in funding will support The Creativerse Festival’s Immersive Zone, through Round 20 of the Australian Government’s Festivals Australia program.

A diverse range of vibrant festival projects are being supported from community arts to music, literature, visual arts, circus, theatre and beyond.

RESULTS ARE IN: CHESTERS DECLARED MEMBER FOR BENDIGO

30 May 2025

Labor Member for Bendigo, Lisa Chesters MP has officially been declared as the Member for Bendigo at the declaration of the polls by the Australian Electoral Commission this morning.

CHESTERS JOINS NATIONAL VOLUNTEER WEEK CELEBRATION

20 May 2025

This morning, Federal Member for Bendigo, Lisa Chesters MP joined local civic leaders and volunteers at the Long Gully Neighbourhood Centre to celebrate National Volunteer Week 2025, and the amazing contribution local volunteers make to enrich Central Victorian communities.

CHESTERS AND LABOR WILL CONTINUE DELIVERING FOR BENDIGO

01 May 2025

Labor Member for Bendigo, Lisa Chesters vows to continue to deliver for Bendigo if re-elected at Saturday’s Federal election.

LABOR WILL DELIVER A BENDIGO VETERANS’ AND FAMILIES HUB

24 April 2025

Federal Member for Bendigo, Lisa Chesters, today announced that a re-elected Albanese Labor Government will establish a Veterans’ and Families’ Hub in Bendigo to provide services and supports for thousands of veterans and families across the community.

LABOR PLEDGES $7 MILLION TO REVITALISE BENDIGO CREEK

22 April 2025

A re-elected Albanese Labor Government will deliver $7 million to the City of Greater Bendigo who will work with DJAARA, North Central Catchment Management Authority and local community groups to improve the health of Bendigo Creek.

NORTH BENDIGO RECREATION RESERVE UPGRADES WILL BE DELIVERED UNDER LABOR

16 April 2025

A re-elected Albanese Labor Government will deliver $3 million for the redevelopment of the North Bendigo Recreation Reserve Pavilion.