Media Release
Celebrate National Science Week with Bendigo Discovery
17 August 2022
16 August 2022
Federal Member for Bendigo, Lisa Chesters is encouraging locals to get involved in National Science Week, with a number of local events taking place this week.
Government Offers Lifeline Extension and Improvements to In-Home Care Services
10 August 2022
10 August 2022
The Federal Labor Government has announced a 12-month extension for the current council run in-home care program to July 1 2024.
Labor Mourns Gibbons' Passing
22 July 2022
Better Deal for Central Victorian Businesses Under Commonwealth Contracts
04 July 2022
The Albanese Government has taken the first step to deliver
Rural and regional Australians on fixed wireless to benefit from NBN investment
28 June 2022
The Federal Labor Government has delivered its first major milestone under the Better Connectivity for Rural and Regional Australia Plan, with $480 million provided to NBN Co to upgrade the NBN fixed wireless network.
Chesters Secures Strongest Vote in Bendigo's History
22 June 2022
This morning the Australian Electoral Commission formally declared the result in Bendigo, following the May 21 federal election.
The seat of Bendigo now sits at 62.1% to Labor - the strongest result the electorate has ever seen.
Chesters fights for Bendigo Electorate
18 May 2022
Federal Member for Bendigo Lisa Chesters has detailed how the Bendigo electorate will be better off under a Labor Government.
Chesters commits to schools and childcare funding for a better education under Labor
04 May 2022
A Labor Government will invest $120,000 in schools and early education across the Bendigo electorate.
Member for Bendigo, Lisa Chesters has visited Castlemaine Co-Operative Childcare Centre to make the announcements, which includes $20,000 to upgrade the early learning centre under Labor’s Family Infrastructure Grants.
Bendigo Islamic Community Centre to receive funding boost under Labor
28 April 2022
Federal Member for Bendigo, Lisa Chesters has announced a federal Labor Government will commit $100,000 towards the completion of the Bendigo Islamic Community Centre.
North Bendigo Recreation Reserve upgrades will get kickstart under Labor
20 April 2022
An Albanese Labor Government will commit $1 million to upgrade facilities at North Bendigo Recreation Reserve.