Newstead hosted a horde of prominent politicians, TV crews and corporates in high-visibility vests last week at its innovative solar farm. Minister for Energy and Resources, the Hon. Lily D’Ambrosio, accompanied by Member for Bendigo West Maree Edwards, visited on Thursday 22 August to officially open the Newstead Community Energy Project, initiated by locals under the banner of Renewable Newstead. Minister D’Ambrosio said, “We’re supporting regional Victoria to make the most out of the renewable energy transition.”

Convenor of Renewable Newstead Geoff Park said that the group was guided by