Media Release

FUNDING A SAFER JAMES CREEK BRIDGE

22 April 2026

Today Federal Member for Bendigo, Lisa Chesters MP and Mount Alexander Shire Mayor Toby Heydon announced an $844,500 project to replace James Creek Bridge in Redesdale.

UPGRADING BENDIGO REGIONAL WATER SECURITY

15 April 2026

A new $160 million water efficiency infrastructure project will deliver more water for the Murray–Darling Basin in Victoria, by modernising water infrastructure around Bendigo and surrounding townships.

LOCAL INNOVATOR RECEIVES FUNDING BOOST

13 April 2026

Federal Member for Bendigo Lisa Chesters today announced Aston Dynamics Pty Ltd in Golden Square will receive $1,500,000 of funding from the latest round of the Albanese Governments Industry Growth Program (IGP).

FEDERAL GOVERNMENT SUPPORT FOR SMALL BUSINESSES IN THE BENDIGO ELECTORATE

01 April 2026

The Albanese Labor Government is working with the business and finance sectors to help ease the pressure on Australian families and small businesses.

SUPPORT FOR LOCAL TRUCKIES ACROSS CENTRAL VICTORIA

24 March 2026

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.

BRAND NEW HOMES READY FOR BENDIGO FAMILIES

20 March 2026

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

BENDIGO ELECTORATE PENSIONERS RECEIVE A BOOST

17 March 2026

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.

BACKING OUR FAMILY, DOMESTIC, AND SEXUAL VIOLENCE FRONTLINE WORKERS

04 March 2026

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

STRONGER COMMUNITIES ELECTRIFYING LONG GULLY COMMUNITY GARDEN

26 February 2026

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 GOVERNMENT FUNDING BOOST TO THEATRE ROYAL

24 February 2026

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.