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Red Energy Arena and Hoop City partner to bring elite basketball development to Bendigo

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Red Energy Arena and Hoop City have joined forces to bring a new era of basketball development, culture and excitement to Bendigo, with the national basketball brand set to deliver premium training opportunities, elite coaching and player development programs from the city’s premier indoor sporting venue. The partnership will establish Hoop City Bendigo inside Red […]

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Quest Bendigo and Quest Bendigo Central Join Red Energy Arena as Signature Partners

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Red Energy Arena and the Bendigo Braves are excited to welcome Quest Bendigo and Bendigo Central as Signature Partners. As part of the partnership, Quest will become the preferred accommodation provider for Red Energy Arena events and the NBL1 Men’s Coaches Sponsor, helping us welcome teams, officials and visitors to Bendigo. Head of Partnerships Ben

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‘Overwhelming’: thousands of tickets sold as Bendigo embraces NBL Blitz

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The NBL Bendigo Blitz may still be three months away, but at Red Energy Arena – where the games will take place – the excitement is truly buzzing. Stadium chief executive David Elliott has described the public reaction as “overwhelming” since news of the event was announced in May 2026. People have flocked to buy seats to

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Record crowds to help attract more elite sport to Bendigo: Red Energy Arena CEO

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With two sell-out NBL games and record-breaking Bendigo Spirit and Junior Basketball Classic attendances, it’s fair to say the last month has been one of the biggest in Red Energy Arena’s history. Red Energy Arena CEO David Elliot is over the moon with the venue’s busy January. Picture by Darren Howe And CEO David Elliott

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Former Australian Opals Captain and Olympian Tess Madgen Appointed Head Coach of NBL1 Champions IGA Bendigo Braves Women for 2026 and 2027 Seasons

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The Bendigo Braves are excited to announce the appointment of former Australian Opals Captain and Olympian, Tess Madgen as Head Coach of the NBL1 Champions IGA Women’s team for the upcoming 2026 and 2027 seasons. Madgen, one of Australia’s most respected basketball figures, brings an impressive playing career and deep leadership experience to the role.

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Bendigo to host blockbuster South Africa series opener

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The Origin Australian Diamonds will host South Africa in a three-match series this October ahead of the Constellation Cup. The series will open at Red Energy Arena on Saturday, 4 October at 7.30pm AEST, in partnership with the Victorian Government through Visit Victoria, and supported by City of Greater Bendigo. After their historic 2023 series

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Former Marvel Stadium CEO, Michael Green appointed to Bendigo Stadium Limited Board

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Bendigo Stadium Limited (BSL) – Red Energy Arena is pleased to announce the appointment of Michael Green to its Board as a Non-Executive Director. Michael brings over 30 years of senior leadership experience across stadia, sports, hospitality and event management. His distinguished career includes serving as the long-term CEO of Marvel Stadium and Director of

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Sami’s wisdom for International Women’s Day 2025

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Our Bendigo Spirit is in the middle of the 2025 WNBL Grand Final series, and it is fitting we can highlight one of the team’s stars this International Women’s Day.  Sami Whitcomb has enjoyed an outstanding season for the Spirit, leading the club’s charge for a first championship since 2013/14.  She’s also an outstanding leader

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Red Energy Arena to manage Swan Hill Stadium

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Bendigo Stadium Limited (BSL) – Red Energy Arena is proud to announce that we have been appointed as the new centre manager for Swan Hill Stadium, following a formal tender process conducted by Swan Hill Rural City Council. This partnership represents an exciting opportunity to bring our expertise in facility management, event coordination, and community

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Thousand-match milestone as community backs basketball

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Central Victoria’s support for our programs here at Red Energy Arena was highlighted in November, when more than a thousand games of community basketball were played. This milestone was achieved as we continued to see surging numbers of players registering with our local clubs. This summer, there are 540 teams registered, up from 489 just

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David Elliott appointed CEO of Bendigo Stadium Limited

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Bendigo Stadium Limited (BSL) is pleased to announce the appointment of David Elliott as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective 2nd December 2024. David brings with him over two decades of senior leadership experience in the sports, entertainment, and stadium sectors. He has spent the past 24 years in senior executive roles, including 11 years

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Bendigo basketball shines at Paris Olympics

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The strength of our region’s elite basketball pathway has been showcased on the international stage, with Bendigo success stories shining at the Olympic Games in Paris.  Home-grown NBA star Dyson Daniels was among our standout performers as the Australian men reached the quarter finals.  Dyson’s selection for the Boomers at the Olympic tournament capped his

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