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Sami’s wisdom for International Women’s Day 2025

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

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

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

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

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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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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