Federal Labor pledges thousands for local schools

Ms Chesters visited Castlemaine Co-operative Childcare Centre on Wednesday to make the announcements, which include $20,000 to upgrade the early learning centre.

"Castlemaine Co-Op is one of the most sought-after childcare centres in the region but the bathrooms and toilets are not currently suitable.

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"This funding will upgrade the wet rooms and assist with the development of a master plan, increasing privacy for children, modernising the space and future proofing for years to come," Chesters said.

The $120,000 schools funding package will be distributed across the region:

Ms Chesters said she was proud to deliver the projects and was aware of how children had been affected by the Victorian COVID-19 lockdowns.

"I'm proud to be able to commit to these projects as local children return to school after home-learning," Chesters said.

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The Labor party presence in Bendigo has remained strong throughout the election campaign, despite the lack of a discernible opposition.

Liberal candidate for Bendigo Darin Schade has not responded to the Bendigo Advertiser's requests for comments, and has so far pledged only $5000 for the Bendigo women's cycling club as an election commitment.

Currently, Ms Chesters' electoral promises sit above two million as the candidates prepare for pre-polling to open on Monday.

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