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Community News
Stay connected and informed with the latest updates from our vibrant community. Here, you’ll find our members’ podcasts and blogs, exclusive offers, upcoming events, and insightful articles. Join us in celebrating the achievements and initiatives of our members as we continue to grow and thrive together.
OUR MEMBERS' PODCASTS
Remarkable Regional Business
Interviewing Founders and CEOs of Australia’s most remarkable regionally based businesses.
You’ll hear about their company and what makes it so remarkable. You’ll also get an insight into their growth journey, the mistakes they made, and how they overcame some of their hardest challenges. Hosted by Caleb Maxwell, Director of Bendigo-based video marketing company Hebron Films, this podcast uncovers regional businesses that are rocking their industries and proves that great companies really can come from smaller places.
Soul Care Bendigo's Podcast: NAKED
Discover The Podcast, a space where we embrace life’s challenges, explore raw truths, and uncover the beauty in our imperfections. Through heartfelt storytelling and thought-provoking reflections, Gayle Wilson takes you on a journey to reconnect with yourself, navigate life’s complexities, and find joy in the unexpected. With quick, sharp episodes packed with insight and warmth, The Podcast is your companion for real, relatable, and uplifting conversations.
Beyond the Farm Gate
Beyond the Farm Gate is a show where we shine a light on great Australian stories in agriculture. On the show, you’ll hear from farmers who’ve survived challenges like fire, flood and drought; farmers who run innovative and unique agribusinesses; and farmers who are balancing work and family in rural Australia. You’ll be inspired hearing their stories and pick-up some insights along the way.
Are you a Be.Bendigo partner or member? Do you produce a local podcast?
Contact us to be featured and share your stories with our community!
BLOGS AND ARTICLES
EXCLUSIVE OFFERS
If you are a Be.Bendigo partner or member and would like to promote an exclusive offer, please contact us.
The Conductor’s Quarters
Welcome to The Conductor’s Quarters, a spacious and character-filled retreat just steps from the iconic Bendigo Tramways and CBD.
Perfectly suited for professional groups, conferences, or corporate getaways, our property offers a unique blend of comfort, history, and convenience. With room for up to 11 guests and modern amenities throughout, it provides the ideal setting for colleagues to stay, connect, and unwind in style.
Located on the doorstep of Bendigo, in what was once known as Irish Town, you’ll be minutes away from the city’s key attractions, including the Bendigo Tramways, The Tram Café, Bendigo Woollen Mills, Rosalind Park, Bendigo Art Gallery, Lake Weeroona, and more. The property is also within easy reach of Bendigo’s vibrant dining and café scene—perfect for team dinners or networking opportunities.
Enjoy the well-appointed kitchen and spacious dining areas for group meals, or relax and entertain on the deck in the leafy courtyard and garden. For downtime, take advantage of the games on offer—table tennis, cornhole, and Jenga—or simply recharge in the massage recliner after a productive day.
COLLABORATION OPPORTUNITIES
Are you passionate about hospitality and ready to take your business to new heights? Or do you know someone who is?
Bendigo Airport is seeking an experienced and enthusiastic café operator to bring fresh energy and quality service to our newly upgraded terminal. With growing passenger numbers and a vibrant mix of aviation activity—including regular public transport (RPT), charter flights, emergency services, and recreational aviation—this is a prime location for a thriving café business.
Why Bendigo Airport?
-Modern terminal with high visibility and foot traffic
-Projected growth to 200,000 passengers annually by 2034
-Diverse customer base including passengers, pilots, staff, and visitors
-Supportive airport management and flexible service arrangements
What We’re Looking For:
-A café operator with a passion for great coffee, fresh food, and friendly service
-Experience in hospitality or retail food service
-Ability to cater to a flexible Regular Passenger -Transport service
-Creative ideas to enhance the passenger experience
Expressions of Interest: Submit your proposal outlining your vision, experience, and operational plan. We welcome innovative concepts and local partnerships.
Contact:
airportmanager@bendigo.vic.gov.au if you’d like to gain access to the RFQ and Café Services Agreement in Vendor Panel to find out more about this exciting opportunity.
All submissions and questions are to be lodged through Vendor Panel prior to the closing date of October 28, 2025. Please ensure you are registered on Vendor Panel to access this EOI. The VP Reference Number is VP481632.
COMMUNITY SURVEYS
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UPCOMING EVENTS
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Join the 2026 Bendigo Ford Fun Run – Form Your Team Today!
We’re excited to support the 2026 Bendigo Ford Fun Run, returning bigger and better, supporting the Bendigo Health Foundation, helping fund vital equipment and programs across our hospital and community services. You can choose what cause you want to fundraise for including neurology, cancer, mental health, children’s ward or where it is needed most.
Be.Bendigo members are invited to create or join a team, get active, and make a positive impact.
Whether you run, walk, or cheer from the sidelines, every dollar raised supports local programs and people in need. And to make things even more fun, we’ll be awarding the Be.Bendigo Business Fun Run Challenge to the business team that raises the most funds (adjusted for team size to keep it fair).
Opportunities and Grants
The Victorian Government is offering free mentoring for small business owners — up to three one-hour sessions with an experienced mentor. It’s all about helping businesses tackle challenges, build skills, and make real progress.
The program focuses on six key sectors: advanced manufacturing/defence, health and medical tech, circular economy, digital tech, agribusiness, and regional tourism.
Eligible businesses can use their three mentoring sessions over a three-month period.
More info (including guidelines and FAQs) is here: