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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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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The NBL1 Bendigo Braves, in partnership with the McKern Steel Foundation, are running the wellbeing initiative aimed at promoting healthy eating habits among local school children. As part of this initiative, players from the Bendigo Braves will be visiting schools in the area on Fresh Fruit Fridays, to distribute fresh fruit and promote healthy eating
This week is National Volunteer Week! For every day of the week, we’ll shine the spotlight on one of our many dedicated volunteers, who we wish to recognise and thank for all their efforts and hard work here at Red Energy Arena, and within our sporting community. The week-long event recognises the vital support that
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Be.Bendigo has officially launched the 2023 Bendigo Bank and Be.Bendigo Business Excellence Awards program today, announcing three brand new categories and Red Energy Arena as the new host venue for the gala event. Be.Bendigo Board Member and Award committee chair Eve Ritchens advised “We are excited to be bringing the awards gala to Red Energy
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Last week International Women’s Day (IWD) was celebrated around the world on Wednesday 8 March. On Friday, together with Be.Bendigo, we recognised and celebrated this important date with a breakfast in our Sky Lounge! The theme for IWD 2023 is ‘Cracking the Code: Innovation for a Gender Equal Future.’ The theme highlights the vital role
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OUR COMMITMENT TO COMMUNITY Community is at the heart of everything we do here at Red Energy Arena. It’s at the core of our values and a key priority in our planning and day-to-day business activities. From the smaller initiatives like hosting fundraising lunches, to the larger such as court accessibility – we continue to
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We’re excited to announce our new two-year Platinum Partnership with Be.Bendigo! This partnership will provide local business opportunities and stronger business connections in the Bendigo region. “We’re wrapped to be involved with Red Energy Arena and to announce our two-year platinum partnership agreement,” said Robert Herbert, CEO, Be.Bendigo. “This includes being the host for the
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Red Energy Arena and McDonald’s have signed a two-year major partnership agreement. The partnership will see McDonald’s come on board as a major basketball sponsor at Red Energy Arena. From 2023, McDonald’s will sponsor the Youth League Bendigo Braves Program and the Bendigo Junior Classic. Ben Duncan, who is the McDonald’s licensee at Bendigo, Strath
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International Day of People with Disability (IDPwD) is held on 3 December each year. IDPwD aims to increase public awareness, understanding and acceptance of people with disability. The theme for IDPwD 2022 is: ‘Transformative solutions for inclusive development: the role of innovation in fuelling an accessible and equitable world.’ The annual theme provides an overarching focus on how
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Over 300 students and teachers from Rochester came to Red Energy Arena on Friday to enjoy a day of sports, fun, food, and games after a harrowing week of floodwaters across Victoria. We rallied together with other businesses in Bendigo to provide an action-packed day for children who have been impacted – some who have
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For the month of October, Red Energy Arena will be turning pink to support Red Energy’s long-term partner, Breast Cancer Network Australia (BCNA). When you visit the arena throughout the month, you will notice that our LED lighting will be glowing pink, rather than our signature red – a move that we hope helps to raise awareness of
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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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