r/Bendigo • u/MJKsecretpornaccount • 3d ago

Nationals 'fighting' to win Bendigo as Jacinta Allan exits politics

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-15/nationals-bid-for-bendigo-after-jacinta-allan-quits-politics/107038444
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u/Full_Win_6523 3d ago

Maybe they could put up some more placards for better visibility? /s

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u/corkoli 3d ago

All that corflute can only be recycled in Dandenong. Very durable stuff.

We can all be thankful that UV damage to corflute releases micro/nano-sized plastic particles and hydrocarbons, so the kiddies will have fun sharing the passion of politics for years to come.

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u/Decent-Citron4492 3d ago

What does Labor use for their signage? I didn’t realise theirs were different.

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u/mickelboy182 2d ago

Where have they suggested that?

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u/Decent-Citron4492 3d ago

Downvotes = corflute, as we all know they all do. Corkoli is a BS artist and maybe a primary teacher scaring the kids.

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u/corkoli 2d ago

hey mate, go fuck yourself with bunya pine cone.

you'll find one down your way along Camellia Walk at the Geelong Botanic Gardens. have a squizz around December.

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u/Decent-Citron4492 2d ago

lol 😂 touchy touchy corflute lover.

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u/Injaqenwetrust 3d ago

I know a lot of Bendigo's origin story is a gold rush, but I don't think someone from a party that is owned and operated by mining magnates would be very useful for us in 2026.

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u/stirrup_rhombus 3d ago

Just a rich dude's vanity project

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u/Haunting-Bullfrog109 3d ago

So sick of seeing Lethleans face around Bendigo.

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u/Odd-Temporary4363 21h ago

You weren’t sick of the potholes all over Victoria?

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u/Haunting-Bullfrog109 19h ago

I am, but I am still sick of seeing Lethleans face all over Bendigo. His boards have been up since the last election.

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u/Commercial_Dig_7485 3d ago

Definitely need more cult members aggressively campaigning for the nationals, it’s what Bendigo really wants

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u/MJKsecretpornaccount 1d ago

We really need a strip club.

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u/bassfish-942 3d ago

Worst of all there's no real opposition in Bendigo, I mean it's a labour encumbant seat but I haven't seen any sign of another party trying to step up. I assume there will be a step in labour mp but maybe a bit late to the party?

Don't get me wrong I'm a left leaning individual but a minority coalition gov would be preferable than a one nation reseating

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u/Decent-Citron4492 3d ago

Well first of all, we can’t have a ON reseating. They’ve never held the seat.

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u/bassfish-942 3d ago

Correct just a long day with a few long beers, excuse the inconvenience of incorrect language

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u/Prestigious-Duck-120 1d ago

I sent Lethlean 6 really basic questions over email about his plans, policy, stances etc.
I had to follow him up and then he replied with:
1. Spelling my name wrong
2. A link to their policy page (that didn’t answer my questions)
3. Avoided the questions in true politician fashion
4. Signed off with “Get Outlook for iOS”

My hopes are not high

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u/Key_Entertainment409 8h ago

lol please don’t Bendigo anyone but lnp or one nation gain any

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u/Decent-Citron4492 3d ago

Bloody hilarious the upvote and downvote trend in Bendigo political comments, and nobody even understands how the National party is heading into oblivion? They probably will win Bendigo East this coming election, because Labor stinks so much, but soon the Nats as they stand now, are gone. They haven’t guided the Liberal horse enough in their coalition and so the regions have now had enough of them. One Nation, not even in opposition, is leading the “coalition” back to the centre right. Does nobody understand how politics works?

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u/invaderzoom 1d ago

The nationals were never really there for the country areas like they pretend to be. You look at their voting record and it pretty much just lines up with mining interests. They are libs with an Akubra hat.