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.

Today, the Bendigo interfaith community will be gathering at the Great Stupa of Universal Compassion. The focus is togetherness and mutual understanding. 

The Federal Member for Bendigo, Lisa Chesters MP and the Federal Labor Government have delivered for the Bendigo Electorate in 2025 and will continue to deliver for the Bendigo Electorate in 2026.

The Federal Member for Bendigo, Lisa Chesters MP and the State Member for Bendigo West, Maree Edwards MP announced today that the Mount Alexander Shire Council will receive $95,000 for the Campbells Creek Flood study.

Federal Member for Bendigo Lisa Chesters is today with Mount Alexander Shire Mayor Cr Toby Heydon to announce the $247,925 to electrify Castlemaine Town Hall.