The Daily Bendigo Guide

Bendigo Courts 2026

The courts are where many of the region's most consequential stories are decided, and our coverage brings transparency to the justice system as it operates in Bendigo through 2026. This guide collects our reporting from the Magistrates' and County courts that serve the region, covering the cases, verdicts and sentencing decisions that matter to the community. We report responsibly and accurately — focusing on matters of genuine public interest, respecting legal process and the presumption of innocence, and explaining how the justice system works for readers following along. Our coverage spans criminal proceedings, significant civil matters, coronial findings and the broader trends shaping policing and the courts locally, including crime patterns, community safety initiatives and the pressures on the legal system. We aim to inform without sensationalising, providing a clear public record of how justice is administered in Bendigo. Below you will find our latest court and crime reporting, updated as cases are heard and outcomes are handed down. For readers who want to understand what is happening in the local justice system — and why it matters for community safety and accountability — this page serves as the ongoing front door to our court coverage for the year. All reporting adheres to our editorial standards.