Gim Hwee Lim

I have seen some pretty negative comments about Bendigo - comparing it with 20 years ago and commenting that it is now "worse" than before. think this is neither fair nor helpful. Which major cities in Australia have not grown in population in size and numbers over the last 20 years? In this globalised world where things progresses so rapidly, it is impossible for Australia, let alone Bendigo to remain stagnant.

For those who complain about the heavier traffic and lack of job opportunities, they should turn around and see what has happened to Melbourne and the other small country towns.

Bendigo offers a mix of business with good lifestyle. It is a progressive and growing city that has almost everything one expect to have in a Big city. There are always issues around but I feel at the end of the day, it is how one orientate himself to face them.