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McDonald’s® Australia partnership growing employment opportunities for youth

An innovative partnership between Red Energy Arena, Bendigo Braves and McDonald’s® Australia is opening a world of employment opportunities for our young people. Macca’s® came on board as naming rights partner for the Braves Men in October 2023. That partnership has allowed young people in our community to link up with the local franchisee and […]

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CEO Dennis Bice announces retirement: A legacy of leadership and commitment to the Bendigo community

Red Energy Arena (Bendigo Stadium Limited) today announced that CEO Dennis Bice will retire at the end of his three-year contract with the organisation at the end of October 2024. Bice has had an illustrious career, dedicated to Bendigo business and community engagement. Beginning in 1975 with his first role at Bendigo Bank in the

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Australian Diamonds To Shine Bright In Bendigo

The Allan Labor Government is bringing international netball to Bendigo with the Australian Diamonds to play the England Roses this September in a clash that is set to delight local fans and visitors from across the country. Premier Jacinta Allan and Member for Bendigo West Maree Edwards today made the announcement alongside Netball Australia CEO

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Bendigo Sets the Stage for Foot Locker U16 National Championships

Red Energy Arena will be the home of the U16 National Championships until 2025. The City of Greater Bendigo will be the home of the Foot Locker U16 National Championships over the next two years with the first instalment hitting Red Energy Arena from 6 – 14 July. Taking the U16 National Championships to Bendigo

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Slam dunk for sporting clubs in Bendigo

The Allan Labor Government is giving Bendigo’s players, fans and grassroots and elite sporting clubs the facilities they need to succeed – with big upgrades to bring more Victorians closer to the action. Premier Jacinta Allan and Member for Bendigo West Maree Edwards today visited Bendigo Stadium to announce the Bendigo Sports Package, which is

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Three generations of women leaving their mark

The Pattens are synonymous with Red Energy Arena, with three generations of women from the family serving the community here at the stadium. On International Women’s Day 2024, it’s the perfect time to celebrate their remarkable contribution. The story begins with Kaz Patten, who joined our team 18 years ago after previously working in early

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Update: Regional Sports Infrastructure Program

If you have visited Red Energy Arena recently, you may have noticed signage relating to additional and upgraded courts. We are pleased to share with you that there has been confirmation of funding and scope for our venue as part of the Regional Sports Infrastructure Program. The Regional Sports Infrastructure Program is delivering 15 new

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Craig Armstead joins Red Energy Arena as General Manager – Sport

BSL – Red Energy Arena is thrilled to announce the appointment of Craig Armstead as their General Manager – Sport. Craig joins the team with a wealth of experience as a sports administrator, including Regional Manager with AFL Central Victoria, General Manager for Wyndham Basketball Association and CEO at the Essendon District Football League. He

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Bendigo Strikers to join the Victorian Netball League for 2024

The Victorian Netball League will expand to welcome three new clubs next year. The Bendigo Strikers, Gippsland Stars and Western Warriors enter Victoria’s premier netball competition as part of exciting changes set to help grow the game across the state. The Bendigo Strikers and Gippsland Stars join existing club Geelong Cougars in representing regional Victoria,

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Bendigo Stadium Limited in the Spotlight at Community Clubs Victoria’s Awards Gala

Bendigo Stadium Limited (BSL) – Red Energy Arena was awarded the prestigious Sports and Entertainment (Regional) Award at the Community Clubs Victoria (CCV) 2023 Gala Awards. Held on Saturday, 29 July at Leonda by the Yarra, Bendigo Stadium Limited was awarded the winner’s trophy for Sports and Entertainment (Regional) at the CCV Awards Gala. The

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VWFL heads to Bendigo

For the first time ever, one of the fastest growing Wheelchair sports in Australia the Victorian Wheelchair Football League (VWFL), will make its way to Red Energy Arena on Sunday August 20th. The day will begin with the Community Wheelchair Football League (CWFL) at 12:30PM, followed by the 2022 Grand Final rematch between the Essendon

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Slam dunk for basketball as it reaches top spot in schools

Last month, Basketball Australia released new figures about the interest of basketball in schools, showing record interest in basketball in 2022. There are now more than 124,000 students participating in the sport, and this is anticipated to grow in 2023! According to Basketball Australia, basketball was the number one chosen sport in the Sporting Schools

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