Community Bank Bright

23/09/2026

14/09/2026

🎉 And then there were THREE! 🎉

A huge congratulations to Alpine Outreach, Valley United Cricket Club and Alpine Cycling Club, who have been shortlisted as the three eligible projects in our 20for20 Grants Giveaway! 🥳

Now, it’s over to YOU! 🫵✨

📍 Head along to our marquee at Bright Twilight Tastings
📅 Thursday 15 October
⏰ 5pm–7pm

1,000 voting tokens. $20,000 in funding. Your vote counts! Help decide how the funding is shared between our three local projects. 💰🙌

And there’s an extra reason to celebrate! 🥂 This grants round marks our branch’s 20th anniversary, and over the past two decades we’ve proudly invested more than $1.3 million back into our community. 🫶

So, come say hello, enjoy the Bright Twilight Tastings and have your say!

Three projects. $20,000. One big community vote. ❤️

See you there! 👋

06/09/2026

To all the dads, new dads, dads to be, those missing their dads, those that can't be near their dads, those working dads, dads who are going through tough times and those dads we choose for ourselves.

Today we celebrate you. Happy Father’s Day!

26/08/2026

Bendigo Bank is big on security. We are focused on helping you bank safely online and learn how to protect yourself from scams and fraud. Learn more this Scams Awareness Week at: www.bendigobank.com.au/security

23/08/2026

ONE WEEK TO GO! APPLICATIONS CLOSE AUGUST 31.

20FOR20 Community Grants Giveaway 🎈🎉

It's our 20th Birthday! And to celebrate 20 years in the community, we are giving away $20,000 in our Q1 funding round to support eligible community projects. It’s a bit like our usual community funding but with a twist- this time we are placing the decision-making power into the hands of the community. 💛

All shortlisted eligible projects will be presented for public voting at our 20th Birthday celebration marquee at the 2026 event, giving locals the opportunity to support the initiatives that they believe will make the most difference in the community.

Applications are open from August 1 to August 31. Follow the link in our bio to view the eligibility criteria, application guide and to make a submission.

05/08/2026

You're Invited- Coffee with a Business Banker ☕ 💬

Ready for a better banking relationship? Come and meet our dedicated business banker, Rani. 😊

Tuesday August 11
9.30am - 2pm
Bright Branch

Get in touch with our team to book your appointment. Call 5755 1932 or email [email protected].

31/07/2026

20FOR20 Community Grants Giveaway 🎈🎉

It's our 20th Birthday! And to celebrate 20 years in the community, we are giving away $20,000 in our Q1 funding round to support eligible community projects. It’s a bit like our usual community funding but with a twist- this time we are placing the decision-making power into the hands of the community. 💛

All shortlisted eligible projects will be presented for public voting at our 20th Birthday celebration marquee at the 2026 Bright Twilight Tastings event, giving locals the opportunity to support the initiatives that they believe will make the most difference in the community.

Applications are open from August 1 to August 31. Follow the link below to view the eligibility criteria, application guide and to make a submission.
https://communitybankbright.smartygrants.com.au/20FOR20GrantsFY27

23/07/2026

Thank you to the guests from our business community who joined yesterday's State of the Economic Market breakfast, presented by Bendigo Bank's Chief Economist, David Robertson.

It was fantastic to hear David's insights into current market conditions and emerging trends that give our local business community a clearer view of the economic challenges and opportunities ahead. We were proud to create a forum where our community could learn, ask questions and build the relationships that underpin a confident and resilient regional economy.

A big thank you to our friends at Coffee and . cafe & juice bar for keeping the coffee flowing and food plentiful.
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