Community Notices
Wattle Street Bridge closure in 2025
The City of Greater Bendigo is undertaking a $1.4 million project to repair the Wattle Street Bridge across the Bendigo Creek. The work will focus on repairing the bridge's damaged southern barrier, with the historic structure requiring extensive strengthening to support the installation of modern barriers. The work will also include the installation of a new, separated pedestrian path, which will allow pedestrians to cross the creek.
This project will require the full closure of the bridge and a partial road closure at the intersection of Wattle Street and Creek Street South, with work expected to commence in late January 2025 and be completed by June 2025. As illustrated in the below image, during the works, parents and carers wishing to drop off or pick up students at any of the Senior School entrance points along Wattle Street will need to access Wattle Street via High Street or Creek Street North
Young Women in Leadership Award
This award recognises young women aged 16 to 19 for demonstrating leadership skills and commitment to public service and civic causes, encouraging them to continue their participation in public and political life. Our Youth Mayor Lilly Correll was the 2024 International Awardee. Applications are now open, closing on 31 January 2025.
Eligibility
Women aged between 16 and 19 as of 1 April each year, who demonstrate evidence of the following:
- Active commitment to volunteerism
- Experience in local government, student government, or workplace leadership (paid or unpaid)
- Volunteer leadership achievements
- Knowledge of Zonta International and its programs
- Support of Zonta International's mission of building a better world for women and girls.
Application process
Applications must be completed, signed and submitted via email by 31 January 2025. More information and a downloadable application form is available from our website.
Chess on the Hill
