Media Release

BENDIGO TO RECEIVE MORE SUPPORT FOR PEOPLE LIVING WITH VERY SEVERE SYMPTOMS OF DEMENTIA

28 March 2025

The Australian Government is investing $4.3 million from 2024-25 to 2028-29 to establish a specialist dementia care unit in Bendigo, directly benefiting some of the most vulnerable Australians living with very severe dementia.

CELEBRATING BENDIGO’S CHINESE COMMUNITY WITH $800,000 FUNDING BOOST TO GOLDEN DRAGON MUSEUM

27 March 2025

The Federal Labor Government is investing in the Bendigo Chinese community’s cultural and historical heritage, providing $800,000 to progress the redevelopment of the Golden Dragon Museum.

BUDGET 2025: DELIVERING FOR BENDIGO

25 March 2025

The Federal Labor Government’s 2025 Budget is delivering for every Australian and for everyone in Bendigo.

NO DATA IF THERE'S NO PUBLIC SERVANTS

24 March 2025

The Liberals and Nationals have committed to cutting at least 41,000 public service jobs across the country – approximately 20 per cent of the entire public service workforce – which would have a direct impact on the Federal Government's ability to collate, analyse and publish road condition data.

GREATER BENDIGO ON TRACK FOR MORE LIFE-SAVING LEVEL CROSSING UPGRADES

23 March 2025

Greater Bendigo will receive its fair share of regional railway crossing safety upgrades thanks to over $54 million in shared funding from the Albanese Labor Government and the Allan Labor Government.

FUNDING FLOWS TO FIX KYNETON BLACK SPOT LOCATIONS

22 March 2025

Kyneton residents will benefit from safer roads thanks to investments made via the Federal Labor Government’s Black Spots Program.

FEDERAL FUNDING DELIVERED TO HONOUR THE SERVICE AND SACRIFICE OF BENDIGO’S LOCAL HEROES

19 March 2025

The Bendigo District RSL Sub-Branch is set to receive support from the Federal Labor Government to commemorate the rich of history of Bendigo’s ADF personnel, veterans and families.

MOUNT ALEXANDER BRIDGE AND CHANGE ROOMS PROJECTS COMPLETE

18 March 2025

The Albanese Government continues to partner with Mount Alexander Shire Council to get high-priority local road and community infrastructure off the ground – with construction of two projects in Mount Alexander Shire officially complete.

LABOR LOCKS IN FREE TAFE FOR BENDIGO

17 March 2025

Member for Bendigo Lisa Chesters has been joined by Minister for Skills and Training Andrew Giles to lock in Free TAFE for the people of Bendigo.

FEDERAL LABOR DELIVERING ON CHILD CARE 3 DAY GUARANTEE FOR BENDIGO FAMILIES

13 March 2025

The Federal Labor Government is delivering on its promise to ensure every Australian child has access to early childhood education, implementing the 3 Day Guarantee and replacing the Liberal’s Activity Test.