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Central Victorian council votes to keep divisive public holiday

The City of Greater Bendigo council has voted to keep Bendigo Cup Day as the local public holiday for another five years, despite a push from local businesses to switch to Melbourne Cup Day.

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ABC AustraliaSep 22, 2026, 8:33 PM

Central Victorian council votes to keep divisive public holiday

The City of Greater Bendigo council has voted to keep Bendigo Cup Day as the local public holiday for another five years, despite a push from local businesses to switch to Melbourne Cup Day.

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