There are more opportunities for people living in Castlemaine to get active and healthy with the Castlemaine Bowling club and the Castlemaine United Cricket Club sharing in over $737,000 in funding from VicHealth for sports clubs across the state. Castlemaine Bowling Club will receive $2,799.03 to provide more opportunities for women to take part in…
Read MoreSporting Clubs in Bendigo set to Score from Vichealth Funding
There are more opportunities for people living in Bendigo to get active and healthy with six local sporting clubs sharing in over $737,000 in funding from VicHealth for sports clubs across the state. Through VicHealth’s funding, local sports clubs have created more opportunities for women and girls to get active by offering new female teams…
Read MoreNew Play Space Swings into Castlemaine
From rock climbing boulders to a new zipline, the kids and the kids at heart in Castlemaine now have their own awesome new play space in the heart of town thanks to the Andrews Labor Government’s Community Sports Infrastructure Fund. Member for Bendigo West Maree Edwards yesterday officially opened the new playground at Victory Park,…
Read MoreStaff interpreters a first for Bendigo Health
Bendigo’s Karen community will have improved access to the public healthcare system thanks to Bendigo Health’s two new in-house interpreters. Funded through the State Government’s $405 million investment in Bendigo Health for 2019-20, Karen interpreters Sei Sei and Moo Wah will help service a growing refugee population in Bendigo. Member for Bendigo West Maree Edwards…
Read MoreNew Lease of Life for Historic Queen Elizabeth Oval Cottage
The Victorian Government continues to protect the state’s heritage with one of Bendigo’s oldest buildings, the Queen Elizabeth Oval Cottage, reopening today following restoration and conservation works. Member for Bendigo West Maree Edwards, representing Minister for Planning Richard Wynne declared the cottage open following the works which were made possible by a $200,000 grant from…
Read MoreBarkers Creek Celebrates Female Friendly Pavilion
One of the oldest cricket clubs in Regional Victoria now has one of the newest pavilions thanks to funding from the Andrews Labor Government. Member for Bendigo West Maree Edwards today officially opened the upgraded female friendly pavilion at Barkers Creek Recreation Reserve, made possible with a $96,400 investment from the Labor Government’s Community Sports…
Read MoreImproving Access to Castlemaine Community House
Castlemaine Community House (CCH) will soon benefit from improved universal access thanks to the Andrews State Labor Government. Member for Bendigo West, Maree Edwards MP today announced disability access upgrades will be undertaken at CCH to make sure all members of the community enjoy safe and easy access to the valuable services provided by the…
Read MoreFunding for Bendigo Gambling Harm Project
The Andrews Labor Government is providing $100,000 for a project that will focus on preventing gambling harm in Bendigo. Member for Bendigo West, Maree Edwards MP congratulated Bendigo Community Health on their successful proposal to look at ways of preventing gambling harm in their community. Bendigo Community Health will receive the funding over two years…
Read MoreHelping Central Victorians Get to Bendigo Health
Central Victorians will find it easier to get to Bendigo Health with new and improved transport options thanks to the Andrews Labor Government. Member for Bendigo West Maree Edwards said the most vulnerable members of the community around Bendigo now have better access to transport and medical appointments thanks to a new 9-seat volunteer bus…
Read MoreWork Starts on Chewton Primary School Upgrade
Students at Chewton Primary School are a step closer to getting the facilities they need for a great start in life, with architects appointed to design the school’s exciting upgrade.
Read MoreWork Starts on Local Schools Upgrades
Students at Bendigo Special Development School and Specimen Hill Primary School are a step closer to getting the facilities they need for a great start in life, with architects appointed to design both schools exciting upgrades.
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Bendigo West Electorate Schools to Share in $515M Maintainance Blitz
Schools in the Bendigo West Electorate will share in a $515 million in the single largest boost to school maintenance ever undertaken, thanks to an unprecedented investment by the Andrews Labor Government.
Read MoreLocal Artworks and Artefacts Available at a Click
Castlemaine Art Museum will open its collection to art lovers across the world thanks to the latest stage of the Andrews Labor Government’s Regional Digitisation Roadshow.
Read MoreNew Life For Harcourt General Store
Locals and visitors will have a new meeting place to enjoy the harvest of the Harcourt Valley, with the opening of the new Harcourt Produce and General Store today thanks to support from the Andrews Labor Government.
Read MoreConserving the Historic Buda Garden
The Andrews Labor Government has provided vital funding for conservation works to the historic gardens at the heritage listed Buda in Castlemaine. Member for Bendigo West Maree Edwards today celebrated the end of initial conservation works for the historic site funded by the Labor Government’s Living Heritage Program. An additional $120,000 in funding will be provided…
Read MoreNew Indigenous Program to Support Young Victorians
Young people living in Castlemaine will have the opportunity to reconnect with nature and learn about Indigenous culture through a bespoke program funded by a grant from the Andrews Labor Government’s Pick My Project initiative.
Read MoreUpgrading Castlemaine Secondary College Brick by Brick
Students in Castlemaine will soon have access to the first-rate classrooms and facilities they deserve, with work under way upgrading Castlemaine Secondary College.
Read MoreHelping Kids To Stay Safe In The Sun
Students and other Victorians will be better protected from the sun’s damaging rays thanks to new grants being made available by the Andrews Labor Government. Member for Bendigo West announced the latest round of the School Shade Grants Program – and encouraged local schools to apply. The Community Shade Grants Program is also returning, for…
Read MoreSpecialist Appointments Close To Home For Regional Victorians
Regional Victorians will be able to get the specialist care they need closer to home thanks to the Andrews Labor Government.
Read MoreWeekend Works to Keep Bendigo Line Moving
Vital track maintenance will be completed under the new Melton Highway road bridge at Sydenham – helping to boost reliability for Bendigo line passengers. Coaches will replace Bendigo and Echuca trains between Southern Cross Station and Gisborne from the first service on Saturday 10 August through to last service on Sunday 11 August. Coaches will…
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