The people.

Less traffic , easy pickup kids school, Easy Trasport to kids sports goods services competitive to melb prices Fuellow Not cold

Open space Quality architecture Education and sporting facilities Low traffic Safe Low crime

We have lived in Strathfieldsaye and a few years ago down sized to Elmore. We like the Bendigo region because of the good facilities.

Lovely sited City, in central Victoria with all of the amenities that you'd expect a city to have. Great climate with access to many other

Lovely sited City, in central Victoria with all of the amenities that you'd expect a city to have. Great climate with access to many other

I moved here five years ago from Melbourne, but it feels like it’s always been my home.

The green spaces, the nutritious whole of food system, walking paths and culture. Progressive thinking of leadership in health and wellbeing

The diversity of, and proximity to, endless experiences including sport, culture, arts, food, wine, water, parks, bushland, beaches & snow.

All the perks of living in a city in proximity to the bush. Good food, good wine, arts and culture and all 5 mins from home.

Lots of great things to do, lovely parks, and many different ways to be part of our community

Lots of great things to do, lovely parks, and many different ways to be part of our community

The implementation of a visionary integrated and coordinated transport plan to cater for a growing regional population. Start Park & Rides

A Mind Sports Centre! - maybe allied with, say, the Athletics Track, Gurri Wanyarra or the Bendigo Stadium to make a "Mind AND Body" centre.

Bike lanes that support getting from A to B, clean bike lanes that drain properly. More places to lock up bikes safely (some under cover).

Better public transport! Improve the linkages between trains and buses. More frequent buses. Shelter and seating at bus stops.

The footpaths in Elmore are covered in pigeon droppings and it’s very off putting when shopping. Bad for passing trade.

High Speed rail connection to Melbourne . Upgraded water supply network ( currently supplied from Eildon )

High Speed rail connection to Melbourne . Upgraded water supply network ( currently supplied from Eildon )

to be able to walk & cycling safely to more places, less need 4 cars. maintain all its natural assets & heritage ie parks, lakes

Great schools, culture, food, walking paths, and inclusion. Supporting sustainable agriculture and low-impact infrastructure.

Public school kids didn't have to change schools end of yr10. Such a challenging age to manage a huge social upheaval & focus on study!

All children transitioning from school to either further education or a job. 0% dropout might be a fantasy, but just imagine the benefits.

Moving sustainability beyond a "nice to have". More renewables and less consumption is better for both the environment and our hip pocket.