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