Aaron Spong for Eppalock Ward

19/05/2026

29/04/2026

The City is hosting an information session in May about subdividing residential land.

At the session, people will hear from City experts about how to subdivide a block of land. The practical session will explain the steps involved, what needs to be considered, and give people a chance to ask questions.

Event details:

📅 Wednesday May 6
🕒 5.30pm to 6.30pm
📍 The Capital’s Banquet Room

This session is for anyone thinking about subdividing their land. It will help people understand what is involved before starting a project.

🔗 Book now: https://boxoffice.gotix.com.au/WEBPAGES/EntaWebEvent/EventSBandPrices.aspx

26/04/2026

🌊 Looking for clarity about flooding in our region? These webinars are for you.

Join our upcoming community webinars to hear clear updates on flood mitigation following the 2022 and 2024 floods in Heathcote, Goornong, Junortoun and Epsom Huntly.

Independent facilitators will guide each session, with updates on:

• What flood mitigation activities are complete, underway, delayed, or not proceeding – and why
• Outstanding flooding issues relevant to each area

Community members are welcome to submit questions during the webinars, and responses will be provided during the session or followed up afterwards.

Webinar details:

💻 Heathcote Community Drainage and Flooding Webinar
📆 Wednesday April 29 | 🕖 6pm to 7pm

💻 Goornong Community Drainage and Flooding Webinar
📆 Thursday April 30 | 🕖 6pm to 7pm

💻 Junortoun Community Drainage and Flooding Webinar
📆 Monday May 4 | 🕖 6pm to 7pm

💻 Epsom Huntly Community Drainage and Flooding Webinar
📆 Monday May 11 | 🕖 6pm to 7pm

Can’t make it live? No worries – all sessions will be recorded and uploaded to the Let’s Talk Greater Bendigo website.

For more information, or to access the webinar links, visit:
https://letstalkgreaterbendigo.com.au/flood-and-waterways-studies

24/04/2026

Damage to new Heathcote Basketball Half Court

Damage to the recently completed Heathcote Basketball Half Court has been identified.

The damage is to the acrylic playing surface and believed to have been caused by use of an e‑scooter or e-bike on the surface. Whilst much of the damage is superficial, there are several areas where the acrylic coating has been completely removed, exposing the concrete base.

Cleaning and repairs works will now be programmed.

08/04/2026

Book in for your free mattress drop-off!

The City of Greater Bendigo’s next Mattress Muster event will be held on Saturday April 18, 8am – 11am at the City’s Adam Street Depot.

Bookings are essential and must be made by Friday April 17, unless fully booked prior. Visit www.bendigo.vic.gov.au/events/mattress-muster for more information.

Places are only open to Greater Bendigo residents and are limited to one per household. This event is likely to sell out so book early and be prepared to queue while mattresses are unloaded on the day.

Please note that mattress recycling is available year-round at City Recycling Centres for around $40 per mattress.

23/02/2026

ARE YOU PLANNING TO BUY, BUILD OR DEVELOP?

The City of Greater Bendigo is hosting an information session in March to help community members understand planning basics and learn how to effectively research a property.

The free session, Planning 101 and researching a property, will be held at The Capital on March 19 from 5.30pm to 6.30pm. Following the presentations, there will be an opportunity for the audience to ask questions and hear from planning experts.

The information sessions provided a sound introduction for anyone planning to buy, build or develop in Greater Bendigo.

The Greater Bendigo Planning Scheme controls how we use and develop land in Greater Bendigo. It includes state and local planning policies, zones, overlays and other requirements that affect what can be built.

This free session aims to demystify planning and give community members essential planning basics, including how to research a property using tools available on the City’s website. It will also highlight important services that City staff can provide to guide people who are looking to buy, build or develop.

The tools for researching a property provide a wealth of information for landowners and prospective buyers, and this session will demonstrate how easy it is to access the information you need, when it suits you.

A question-and-answer session will follow, providing a great opportunity for people to better understand planning rules, processes and how they can be involved in supporting more housing in Greater Bendigo.

This information session is part of a series to help community members who are considering options to buy, build or develop.

Future sessions will cover topics such as subdivision, building a second dwelling, and understanding environmentally sustainable design. More details on these sessions will be available once registrations open.

To attend the March 19 session, please register here:

Are you planning to buy, build or develop? The City of Greater Bendigo is hosting a free information session on how to understand planning basics and effectively research a property. You will also hear about a real-world example of a small-scale local redevelopment. The information session at the C....

06/02/2026

Heathcote Basketball Half Court at the Heathcote Skate Park- UPDATE

Construction of the new Heathcote Basketball Half Court at the Heathcote Skate Park is progressing on schedule. To establish the new pad, a site cut was required and this has resulted in a larger amount of excess soil than initially anticipated.

Adjacent to the new pad is a small BMX track with several jumps. This track has seen limited use due to:
A heavy infestation of bindi weeds, causing immediate punctures to bike tyres
Large rocks present throughout the track, presenting greater safety risks for riders

Some local riders began removing the bindis and rocks themselves and then lodged a customer request for remediation works. These works were completed, with a positive community response.

A further nine customer requests have since been received seeking broader track improvements.

A site meeting was held with track users and parents to discuss issues, understand usage patterns, and identify opportunities to enhance the space.

As an outcome, the excess soil generated from the site cut has been used to:
Re‑form and extend the BMX track
Create new jumps
Improve the neighbouring swale drain to reduce flooding impacts

These works are beyond the initial project’s scope however have provided a safer, more engaging space for local riders and addressed some long‑standing maintenance issues.

The additional works were made possible through the responsiveness of staff from the City’s Engineering Unit.

02/02/2026

APPLICATIONS OPEN FOR CITY’S MEDIUM GRANTS PROGRAM

Applications for grants of up to $10,000 are now open for the City of Greater Bendigo’s Medium Grants category to support local groups to undertake projects that align with the objectives of the City’s Council Plan Mir wimbul 2025-2029 or a local community plan.

City of Greater Bendigo Manager Community Partnerships Amy Holmes said Council allocates around $850,000 each year through the Community Grants Program and its various grant categories.

“It’s an important program and we want to see as many groups as possible accessing the funding available”

“The Medium Grants category provides up to $10,000 to help community groups cover essential costs and deliver activities that align with the Council Plan Mir wimbul 2025-2029 or a local community plan.

“The Community Grants Program makes a real difference for local groups as without this funding they would often not be able to undertake important activities that benefit our community.

“To be considered for a community grant, applicants must be a registered legal entity such as an incorporated association. However, if you are informal group or individual your application can be submitted by an auspice organisation.

“Before applying, groups should consider if there is a clear need for their activity, if there is community support for their activity and if they have the resources needed to deliver the activity.

“Grants Officers are available to provide advice, and we recommend applicants speak to our team about their project by calling 1300 002 642.”

To support groups to make their application, drop-in information sessions will be held as follows:

Thursday February 5, 12.30-2pm at Galkangu – Bendigo GovHub Room G.03
Tuesday February 10, 11.30-1.30pm at Bendigo Library Activity Room 1
Wednesday February 18, 12.30-2pm at Galkangu – Bendigo GovHub Room G.03

Applications for the Medium Grants will close at 4pm on Thursday February 26, 2026.

For more information about the Community Grants program please visit:

Helping groups to develop projects that complement our priority areas. How to apply for community grants, dates, guidelines.

02/02/2026

Applications for Medium Grants are now open! 💰

Grants of up to $10,000 are available in the Community Medium Grants category to support local groups to undertake projects that align with the objectives of the City’s Council Plan Mir wimbul 2025-2029 or a local community plan.

To support groups to make their application, drop-in information sessions will be held as follows:

📅 Thursday February 5
🕧 12.30pm – 2pm
📍 Galkangu – Bendigo GovHub Room G.03

📅 Tuesday February 10
🕦 11.30am – 1.30pm
📍 Bendigo Library Activity Room 1

📅 Wednesday February 18
🕧 12.30pm – 2pm
📍 Galkangu – Bendigo GovHub Room G.03

Please note, prior to making a Medium Grant application, you must check that the project is eligible. You can do so by attending a drop-in session, contacting one of our Grants Officers or visiting the link in this caption.

Applications close on Thursday February 26.

For more information, or to apply, visit:
https://go.bendigo.vic.gov.au/communitygrants