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City of Greater Bendigo

Locality: Bendigo, Victoria

Phone: +61 3 5434 6000

Address: 15 Hopetoun Street 3550 Bendigo, VIC, Australia

Website: http://www.bendigo.vic.gov.au/

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25.01.2022 Have a Friday File Fling to celebrate National Recycling Week! Countless homes have been decluttered during COVID-19 so why not tackle your home office? Sort out your files and fling any you no longer want into your recycling bin. #fridayfilefling #nationalrecyclingweek #environment

25.01.2022 It’s never ok to dump your unwanted things in the bush or on the side of a road. If you don’t want that old mattress, those worn tyres or old furniture then get rid of them the right way by taking them to one of the following: Eaglehawk Recycle Shop (at the entrance to the Eaglehawk Landfill)... Eaglehawk Landfill Strathfieldsaye Transfer Station Goornong Transfer Station Heathcote Transfer Station You might even find that some of the things you want to get rid of will be accepted free of charge! You can also report illegal dumping to the EPA by calling 1300 372 842.

24.01.2022 Good luck to all of the students taking VCE exams this month. Thank you to students Jasmine and Lauren for contributing to our Voices of Optimism campaign and sharing their positive thoughts. If you'd like to send a video on what makes you optimistic, please visit https://bendigo.vic.gov.au/voicesofoptimism.

24.01.2022 The Fire Danger Period has been declared in Greater Bendigo. The Fire Danger Period is when the CFA restricts the use of fire in the community to help prevent fires from starting. This means you cannot light a fire in the open air unless you have a permit or comply with certain requirements. For more information, visit the CFA website.

23.01.2022 We've recently completed an $820,000 reconstruction of Belle Vue Road and Sullivan Street Golden Square to serve the busy Golden Triangle Industrial Estate. This sustainable project has included the use of recycled glass and asphalt products in the new pavement and has been funded by the Australian Government Roads to Recovery program. Both roads are now open and available to use.

23.01.2022 The November round of our Community Grants Program is now open! Community groups and businesses can apply for community focused projects for up to $10,000 Guidelines and a grant writing tutorial, as well as a link to apply, are available on our website at: https://www.bendigo.vic.gov.au/grants... Grant applications close at 5pm on Monday November 30.

23.01.2022 Find out what is happening this week in Greater Bendigo https://mailchi.mp//in-greater-bendigolove-your-local-crea

23.01.2022 It’s time to vote in the Greater Bendigo City Council election! If your ballot pack hasn’t turned up yet, contact your local election office. Visit: https://www.vec.vic.gov.au/

23.01.2022 There’s no better way to get a taste of the Bendigo region than by shopping at a local farmers’ market! From fresh micro-dairy milk and vegan donuts to fresh seasonal fruit, the farmers’ markets in the Bendigo region are outstanding

22.01.2022 Does your business provide goods, works or services to Council? VendorPanel is a centralised online tool for suppliers, which is used by many Councils to seek and receive quotations for work. It is free and simple to register your business. To help get you up to speed, VendorPanel are hosting a free online information session on October 20 to guide businesses on how to request, receive and respond to quotes.... For registration details, please refer to the event description.

21.01.2022 "By keeping connected with friends and family in times like this makes me optimistic. We will be stronger for the future." Thank you to Year 12 student Mattia for her thoughts on how to stay optimistic. You can submit your own video about what makes you optimistic at: https://www.bendigo.vic.gov.au/voicesofoptimism.

21.01.2022 Are disposable nappies costing you a fortune? This online workshop could be just what you’re looking for! The free one-hour, online workshop on Monday November 9 will be facilitated by Fiona from Darlings Downunder to help people learn more about modern cloth nappies, feel more confident in their decisions and choose their family’s first cloth nappies. For registration details, please see the event description.

20.01.2022 Join our great team! Applications are invited for the following employment opportunities:... Manager Community Partnerships Capital Systems Lead Home Support Worker (2 positions) Director Presentation and Assets Population Health Officer - Development & Communications Population Health Officer - Policy & Planning For further information including a detailed position description, and to view available traineeship, apprenticeship and volunteering opportunities, please visit: www.bendigo.vic.gov.au/workingatthecity

19.01.2022 As the weather warms it's a great time to get out and explore! You can also have fun while doing it by joining Healthy Heart of Victoria's Adventure Bingo As you wander the Bendigo Creek Trail in Kangaroo Flat, mark off the sites on the bingo card as you see them. Once you find all the sites in a straight vertical, horizontal or diagonal line you’ve got bingo!... You can win sporting equipment each week by sending a photo of your completed bingo card or yourself with one of the sites along the way to [email protected] Grab a printed booklet from Gurri Wanyarra Wellbeing Centre or Kangaroo Flat Library, or print the one below to get involved For more details, visit: https://www.bendigo.vic.gov.au/adventurebingo

18.01.2022 Previous dry seasonal conditions combined with the COVID-19 pandemic have had a significant impact on our rural communities. If you live in our rural communities, join us on Tuesday November 10 for a free online webinar to learn the skills of supporting others who may be emotionally distressed. To register, visit: www.trybooking.com/BLSDU

18.01.2022 Young artists won't want to miss YO Arts: Underground! YO Arts: Underground is a two-week skill development program running from December 5 to 20, where young artists can build their street art skills with well-known artist Nacho Station The program will be followed by an exciting installation and public exhibition event in January 2021.... To find out more, visit: https://www.yobendigo.com.au/

17.01.2022 Bendigo is open for business! Our traders have missed their customers and are ready to safely welcome you back. You don’t have to spend a lot of money to help get businesses back on their feet, just spend locally as much as you can It might be a cup of coffee, a bite to eat, a haircut, heading to the local farmers market or starting your Christmas list ... So come on Greater Bendigo, love your local!

16.01.2022 Healthy Heart of Victoria's Adventure Bingo is underway and you could win some great prizes by exploring the Bendigo Creek Trail Pick up a printed booklet from Gurri Wanyarra Wellbeing Centre or Kangaroo Flat Library to get involved, or print this one and take it along with you. Then send a photo of your completed Bingo card to [email protected] to be in the weekly prize draw!... For all the details, visit: https://www.bendigo.vic.gov.au/adventurebingo

15.01.2022 Register today for this free webinar on Wednesday December 2 developed by psychologist David Cherry. David has run this workshop all around Australia for those working with people affected by family violence, economic hardship, drought, bushfires and floods as well as for those providing peer support in emergency services.

14.01.2022 Greater Bendigo's play spaces are for everyone Find a play space near you: https://www.bendigo.vic.gov.au/playspaces

14.01.2022 Applications are open for the Farming and Agribusiness Advisory Committee The role of the Committee is to provide advice and strategic representation to Council with respect to agribusiness and farming related issues and opportunities in the municipality, and to support Council in the development of policies, strategies and advocacy in farming and agribusiness. Expressions of interest are sought from individuals engaged in a broad range of commercial rural businesses across... the region. Applications close Friday November 20. Access the application form at: https://COGB.formstack.com/forms/fa_advisory_committee

13.01.2022 For the third year in a row, Bendigo’s historic Rosalind Park has retained its prestigious Green Flag award recognising it as one of the best green spaces in Australia. Rosalind Park is the only park in Victoria to receive a Green Flag in 2020. It is also one of only four parks outside of a capital city and one of only nine green spaces in Australia to have received a Green Flag this year.

13.01.2022 We've had to make some changes to our festive calendar of events due to COVID-19. To ensure we keep our community safe, our Community Christmas Lunch and New Year's Eve fireworks cannot go ahead this year. Our Christmas Tree will still be going up at the Rosalind Park piazza, however instead of having a light up event we're encouraging you to enjoy the tree over the coming weeks by having a picnic dinner or walk in the park. We'll let you know when the lights have been turn...ed on! We hope you stay safe over this time and look after each other.

10.01.2022 Although we were unable to celebrate the lighting of the tree as a community this year, we hope you will have your own celebrations and enjoy the display Wishing everyone a very happy and safe festive season!

10.01.2022 "I think it's really important to focus on the things that you have control over. Instead of constantly thinking everything is different, there are lots of things that are actually the same." Thank you to Kathy Wilton on her thoughts for staying optimistic. You can submit your own video about what makes you optimistic at: https://www.bendigo.vic.gov.au/voicesofoptimism.

09.01.2022 Do you have a pool or spa at home? Residential pools and spas must be registered with the City by November 1, 2020 as required by new Victorian Government legislation. Under the new mandatory requirements all residential swimming pools and spas that fall within the requirements of the Act must have a compliant barrier in place and must be registered with their local Council. ... To find out more, and register your pool or spa, visit https://www.bendigo.vic.gov.au/poolregister

09.01.2022 Join us virtually on Monday November 9 to celebrate the start of NAIDOC Week 2020 in Bendigo. We'll be holding a special live streaming event of our annual NAIDOC Week Flag Raising Ceremony, which will include a Dja Dja Wurrung Welcome to Country and Smoking Ceremony.

07.01.2022 Thanks to the Sunrise crew for visiting this morning! Wonderful to welcome visitors back to Greater Bendigo

07.01.2022 We're calling for innovative ideas from local creative businesses and artists to activate public spaces! The Creative Recovery Activation Fund is an opportunity for the local arts and creative industry to maintain and grow its skills, while supporting Greater Bendigo’s many talented creatives who have been unable to work due to cancelled events and the closure of venues. Businesses and individuals are invited to submit an expression of interest application outlining how the...ir idea will activate public spaces. Grants of up to $3,000 will be available. Projects could include visual and performing arts, pop-up concerts, digital and screen-based media, light projections, writing and publishing or poetry readings, broadcasting, temporary art installations, textiles or fashion, provided the idea is inclusive, supports economic recovery and can be delivered in line with COVID-19 restrictions. Applications close Friday November 27 and projects must be delivered between December 2020 and June 2021. For more information and to apply, visit: https://www.bendigo.vic.gov.au/lylcreatives

07.01.2022 Yo Bendigo is looking for 15 local, young visual artists aged 14 to 24 to participate in the YO Arts: Underground program with well-known artist Nacho Station YO Arts: Underground is a two-week skill development program running from December 5 to 20, followed by an exciting installation and public exhibition event in January 2021. The program is open to young people aged 14-24 who live, study, or work in Greater Bendigo and is free for participants. ... No previous street art experience is required and applications close 5pm, Friday December 4, 2020. For more information and to apply, visit: https://www.yobendigo.com.au/

07.01.2022 Applications are open to join the Youth Council! There are up to 18 positions for those aged between 14 and 22 who would like to contribute a stronger youth voice in Greater Bendigo To find out more, visit: www.yobendigo.com.au ... You can also contact our Youth Development Team on 03 5434 6092 or at [email protected] Applications close 6pm Sunday December 6, 2020.

06.01.2022 Join our great team! Applications are invited for the following employment opportunities:... Mechanic (2 positions) Early Childhood Educator - Diploma (2 positions) Director Presentation and Assets Pits and Drain Operator Maintenance Grading (3 positions) Parks Worker - Passive Reserves Systems Accountant Project Support Officer - Connecting Greater Bendigo Project Officer - Connecting Greater Bendigo For further information including a detailed position description, and to view available traineeship, apprenticeship and volunteering opportunities, please visit: www.bendigo.vic.gov.au/workingatthecity

06.01.2022 The aviary at the Bendigo Botanic Gardens is now open There are a few COVID-safe rules in place with a maximum of 10 people in the aviary at one time and one-way traffic walking through (enter via the play space end). Please be sure to sanitise your hands on entry and exit The aviary is open on weekdays until 4pm and the birds look forward to seeing visitors once more!

05.01.2022 Here's something to look forward to. We know Christmas is just around the corner but we're starting to plan for the 2021 Bendigo Easter Festival! We're still investigating what the event will look like and it could be a bit different to what we're used to, but we hope to confirm more details next year in line with COVID-19 health guidelines at the time. We're excited!!

05.01.2022 Today marks the start of 16 Days of Activism, an international campaign to eliminate gender-based violence. The Greater Bendigo Against Family Violence Committee is hosting a range of events and activities for the community to get involved in from November 25 through to December 10. Visit their Facebook page, or view the full calendar of events at: https://bit.ly/32Ql7fA

05.01.2022 Find out what is happening this week in Greater Bendigo https://mailchi.mp//in-greater-bendigoits-time-to-prepare-

04.01.2022 Thinking Christmas, think Greater Bendigo! Our fantastic retailers have everything you need, from the city centre to our suburbs and small towns and for every $100 spent in a local business, up to $70 stays in our community. When we support local businesses, we’re also helping to keep local people in jobs, so make sure to love your local favourite businesses this Christmas.... #loveyourlocals #shoplocal #christmasshopping

03.01.2022 Mark October 25 in your calendar to tune into Dragon City Sounds! We're excited to bring you performances from Aboriginal hip-hop artists Baker Boy and Dallas Woods, along with local group Aswang via an online concert for young people Dragon City Sounds will go live from 4pm on Sunday October 25 on the Bendigo Venues & Events YouTube channel, meaning you'll have plenty of options to watch at home!

03.01.2022 We all know someone who makes a real difference in our community. Why not celebrate their achievements by nominating them for the Citizen and Young Citizen of the Year awards! Nominating is easy and can be done online at: https://www.bendigo.vic.gov.au/citizenoftheyear

03.01.2022 We're delighted to share that the Bendigo region has won its first-ever food industry award, taking out the Outstanding Region category in delicious. Australia magazine's Harvey Norman Produce Awards 2020 The award recognises an Australian region or place that has successfully established itself as an outstanding culinary destination. Judges for the national award include renowned chefs Maggie Beer, Alla Wolf-Tasker, Shannon Bennett, Matt Moran, Neil Perry and Christine Man...field. Read more: https://bit.ly/3nSZjZl

03.01.2022 Join in the fun at a special exhibition launch and Christmas shopping night this Thursday December 3 from 5-7pm in the Bendigo Visitor Centre There's also a chance to win a door prize for those who attend - a Uniquely Bendigo hamper to the value of $200!

01.01.2022 "The optimism I see is the people, businesses and organisations who've adapted to the changing landscape." Thank you to David Bicknell for sending us his video on staying optimistic. You can submit your own video about what makes you optimistic at: https://bendigo.vic.gov.au/voicesofoptimism.

01.01.2022 Need to declutter? The Garage Sale Trail is a great way to re-use or recycle unwanted items and make a few dollars in the process Registrations are still open to host a sale, including a virtual option, on November 21 and 22.... To register, or find out more, visit: www.garagesaletrail.com.au/Greater-Bendigo

01.01.2022 Join in the fun at a special exhibition launch and Christmas shopping night on Thursday December 3 in the Bendigo Visitor Centre Table Matters is a new exhibition featuring the work of ceramists Sharon Alpren, Cassandra Hansen and Emma Jimson, who have come together with Libertine Florists to ‘set the table’ in the Living Arts Space. And you're sure to find that something special amongst Uniquely Bendigo's curated collection of some of Greater Bendigo’s best local produce,... hand crafted items, and gifts for every taste and budget. See you there!

01.01.2022 Is your home ready for summer? Make sure you're prepared for the season ahead by cleaning up around the yard, clearing gutters and checking that your air conditioners and blinds are in working order. For more tips, visit: https://www.cfa.vic.gov.au/pla/how-to-prepare-your-property

01.01.2022 Have you ever heard of soil farming? Some farmers in the greater Bendigo region are turning their hands to regenerating their farms, with extraordinary results. Read more