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The Central Deborah Gold Mine: Going Underground in Gold Rush Country

The heritage mine in the heart of Bendigo provides the most direct connection to the goldrush that built the city.

By The Daily Bendigo · 23 June 2026 · 2 min read

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Major solar farm developments near Bendigo signal central Victoria's renewable energy future

Large-scale solar installations in the Loddon and Campaspe shires surrounding Bendigo are contributing to Victoria's renewable energy targets while generating local economic activity.

By The Daily Bendigo · 23 June 2026 · 2 min read

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Business

Bendigo's manufacturing sector adapts to global supply chain shifts with quality and specialisation

Central Victorian manufacturing businesses are competing on precision, quality and local service rather than volume, finding niches that offshore producers cannot easily serve.

By The Daily Bendigo · 23 June 2026 · 2 min read

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Best Gyms and Fitness Centres in Bendigo for 2026

The top gyms and fitness studios in Bendigo for every budget and fitness goal.

By The Daily Bendigo · 22 June 2026 · 3 min read

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Bendigo Art Gallery: The Regional Gallery With National Ambitions

The gallery has built a national reputation for ambitious major exhibitions in a regional setting.

By The Daily Bendigo · 22 June 2026 · 2 min read

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Bendigo's Chinese Heritage: The Longest Surviving Chinese Community in Australia

The Chinese miners who came for gold stayed to build one of the most enduring Chinese communities in the country.

By The Daily Bendigo · 22 June 2026 · 2 min read

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Bendigo Art Gallery: A Regional Institution of National Standing

The gallery's collection and touring blockbusters punch well above the city's weight.

By The Daily Bendigo · 22 June 2026 · 2 min read

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Women's Sport in Bendigo: Teams, Leagues and How to Get Involved

From the nationally recognised Bendigo Spirit to grassroots netball and football, women's sport is thriving in Bendigo and the pathways to get involved are wide open.

By The Daily Bendigo · 22 June 2026 · 3 min read

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Bendigo Easter Festival celebrated for 160 years as the city's most distinctive community event

The annual Easter procession featuring the imperial dragon Loong is one of Australia's longest-running community traditions, drawing visitors from across Victoria and interstate.

By The Daily Bendigo · 22 June 2026 · 2 min read

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Business

Hargreaves Mall retail precinct shows resilience as Bendigo's regional shopping catchment holds firm

Bendigo's central retail precinct serves a catchment of over 300,000 people across central Victoria, giving the city's retail economy a scale that supports a diverse mix of national and independent retailers.

By The Daily Bendigo · 22 June 2026 · 2 min read

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First Home Buyer Guide: How to Buy Property in Bendigo in 2026

Everything Bendigo first home buyers need to know about grants, deposits, and affordable suburbs.

By The Daily Bendigo · 21 June 2026 · 3 min read

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Cycling in Bendigo: The Rail Trails That Connect the Goldfields

The converted rail lines provide the cycling network that links Bendigo to the goldfields countryside.

By The Daily Bendigo · 21 June 2026 · 2 min read

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Bendigo Art Gallery: The Regional Gallery That Punches Above Its Weight

The gallery has built a national reputation for the quality of its major exhibitions.

By The Daily Bendigo · 21 June 2026 · 2 min read

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Bendigo Health: Regional Healthcare at Scale

The Bendigo Hospital redevelopment created a facility that serves all of central Victoria.

By The Daily Bendigo · 21 June 2026 · 2 min read

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Cost of Living in Bendigo 2026: A Full Breakdown of What You Will Actually Spend

What does it really cost to live in Bendigo in 2026? Housing, groceries, transport and lifestyle costs broken down.

By The Daily Bendigo · 20 June 2026 · 3 min read

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Business

Bendigo's Evolving Economy: Beyond Gold to Technology and Services

The city is building a modern economy on the foundations that gold wealth created.

By The Daily Bendigo · 20 June 2026 · 2 min read

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Bendigo Health: The Hospital That Serves Central Victoria

The expanded Bendigo Hospital complex has transformed health care for the region.

By The Daily Bendigo · 20 June 2026 · 2 min read

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Bendigo Housing: The Affordability Question as the City Grows

A decade of population growth has reshaped the city's property market.

By The Daily Bendigo · 20 June 2026 · 2 min read

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