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Hello for Hope week is an annual suicide prevention awareness and fundraising initiative run by Lifeline Central Victoria and Mallee. On Monday, Red Energy Arena hosted ‘Lunch at the Arena’ to launch the beginning of Lifeline’s week of fundraising activities and events across the Bendigo region. Through Red Energy Arena’s rebate program, 20% from all meals purchased …

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The City of Greater Bendigo is holding a BlockTexx linen recycling day from 10am to 2pm, Saturday September 10 at the Red Energy Arena (Bendigo Stadium) carpark. City of Greater Bendigo Resource Recovery and Education Manager Brooke Pearce said the City is calling on residents to “give a sheet for the planet” by donating their …

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When COVID-19 lockdowns became the norm across Victoria, many people took the opportunity to take up new activities and hobbies they wouldn’t normally try. It was during one of these lockdowns in 2020 that saw Bendigo local, Claire Sayle sprout a fresh and healthy business idea – growing and selling microgreens to individuals and businesses …

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The Red Energy Arena team celebrated a big win on Saturday night at the Community Clubs Victoria Awards at the Crown Melbourne, taking home the award for Best Family Community Club. The Community Clubs Victoria Awards is designed to acknowledge the high performing individuals and clubs whose efforts contribute to the social and economic well-being of their local …

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Children from The Mirabel Foundation had the opportunity to practice their basketball skills within a team environment last week at Red Energy Arena. Mirabel assists children who are in kinship care by providing support and opportunities to ensure their families thrive. The programs allow vulnerable children to be part of the local community by participating in a …

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Hon Jacinta Allan MP has confirmed Bendigo Stadium (Red Energy Arena) will host the netball for the 2026 Commonwealth Games. Victoria and predominantly regional Victoria has been confirmed as the host of the games, with four key hubs to be Bendigo, Geelong, Ballarat and Gippsland with athlete villages and sport programs. Visiting the Bendigo Stadium …

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