The Albanese Government is helping Australia’s trucking industry manage the impacts of the war in the Middle East, ensuring truckies and transport operators are better protected from fuel price rises.

Families in Bendigo now have a safe place to call home as Labor’s landmark Big Housing Build delivers more homes.

Federal Member for Bendigo Lisa Chesters was today at Long Gully Neighbourhood Centre to talk about upcoming changes to the age pension and other government payments which will be increased when indexation takes effect from 20 March 2026.

The Albanese Labor Government is delivering a 72% funding boost for our frontline family, domestic, and sexual violence workforce.

Federal Member for Bendigo, Lisa Chesters MP visited Long Gully Neighbourhood Centre today to see the results of their Round 9 Stronger Communities Programme Grant.

Federal Member for Bendigo, Lisa Chesters MP joined new owner of Theatre Royal Greg Bennet in Castlemaine to talk about funding the Federal Labor Government is delivering to support our live music industry.

Students and staff across Australia, including at La Trobe Bendigo are heading back to university as the Albanese Labor Government rolls out major reforms in higher education.

The Albanese Labor Government’s Cheaper Home Batteries program has sparked a battery boom in Bendigo, with the area installing batteries at six times the rate of Melbourne, with community facilities like libraries and households also getting a leg up to go green and cut their bills.

Federal Member for Bendigo, Lisa Chesters today announced that the Federal Labor Government is backing the La Trobe Art Institute Residency Program (2026–2027) with a new funding commitment. 

Yesterday, the State and Federal Governments announced further support for people affected by the Ravenswood/Harcourt fire.