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Partnerships expansion set to have positive impact

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: Red Energy Arena x Axis Employment

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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Super Sport Relief Day

Super Sport Relief Day at the arena for flood affected Rochester students

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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Red Energy Arena glows pink for Breast Cancer Awareness Month

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

‘Lunch at the Arena’ for Lifeline’s Hello for Hope fundraiser

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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Residents invited to “Give a Sheet for Planet” at Linen Recycling Day

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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Farm-to-table: Bendigo urban grower turns Red Energy Arena green

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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Red Energy Arena wins Best Family Community Club of the Year

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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Mirabel

Mirabel children bounce with joy at Red Energy Arena

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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