Category: Community
Make Your Will at Beck Legal and Support Palliative Care Bendigo
Beck Legal has officially launched Matter for a Cause, a new community initiative encouraging Bendigo residents to prepare a legal Will while helping raise $50,000 for the Bendigo Health Palliative Care redevelopment. The initiative was launched at a special event held within the Palliative Care Unit. Make a Will in Bendigo and Support a Vital ...
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Employment Law updates every business needs to know
MADELINE WORME – SOLICITOR Victorian businesses are navigating numerous employment law reforms that require careful attention. Recent and upcoming changes, particularly in relation to psychological safety within the workplace, superannuation payments and paid parental leave, are among the key changes employers should ensure they understand and consider. Psychological Safety In Victoria, regulations were introduced effective ...
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Victorian Landowners: What the Latest Compulsory Acquisition Amendments Mean for You
The Victorian Government has introduced major changes to the Electricity Industry Act 2000, altering when and how private land can be compulsorily acquired for transmission and renewable energy projects. The amendments received royal assent on 11th March and have immediate impact, allowing acquisition to occur earlier in the planning process than before. These changes affect ...
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Give to Gain: Why this matters to me
International Women’s Day is often a moment of reflection but for me, this year’s theme, Give to Gain, feels deeply personal. For almost 17 years, I’ve had the privilege of growing my career at Beck Legal. Like any long journey, it has come with its share of challenges, moments of doubt, and lessons learned the ...
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VNI West Negotiated Agreements actively increasing prior to July 2026
As the VNI West transmission project advances through its revised timeline, landholders along the proposed transmission line corridor are entering a critical phase of negotiations. Option Deeds—agreements that outline easement locations, compensation frameworks, access arrangements, and long‑term project obligations—are rapidly becoming the central focus of discussions between landowners and Transmission Company Victoria (TCV). With TCV ...
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Legal Eagles on the Goldfields
The Beck Legal Community Fund is proud to support the Bendigo Historical Society’s latest exhibition, Legal Eagles on the Goldfields, now open at the History House Museum. Our sponsorship reflects a strong commitment to fostering culture, arts, and heritage across the region—pillars that sit at the core of our community purpose. By investing in projects ...
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Supporting Bendigo Winter Night Shelter: A Community Effort That Matters
In 2025, Beck Legal was proud to provide pro bono legal services to the Bendigo Winter Night Shelter (BWNS), an organisation dedicated to supporting people experiencing homelessness during the coldest months in our region. The Beck Legal Community Fund, alongside the incredible contributions of other businesses and donors, helped the staff and volunteers of BWNS ...
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Beck Legal Proudly Supports McKean McGregor Gala Ball
Beck Legal was honoured to return as a Platinum Sponsor for the 2025 McKean McGregor Gala Ball, marking our fourth consecutive year supporting this incredible event. Held at Red Energy Arena, the evening brought together 950 guests for a night of glamour, generosity, and community spirit.The Gala Ball raised an $252,820.02 for the Cancer Wellness ...
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Beck Legal Proudly Supports Young Writers at Swan Hill Regional Library
Beck Legal was delighted to sponsor the Year 11/12 category of the Swan Hill Regional Library Young Writers Award, an initiative that celebrates creativity and storytelling among emerging writers. This year’s theme, “The Day Social Media Disappeared,” challenged students to craft narratives of up to 800 words exploring life without the digital platforms we often ...
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Backing Community, On and Off the Field: Beck Legal Sponsors Bendigo Crushers
Beck Legal is proud to support the Bendigo Crushers Rugby League Club as a 2026 season sponsor, reinforcing our commitment to building strong, connected communities. Community sport plays a vital role in regional life, and our sponsorship (along with the collective sponsors) helps the Crushers cover essential costs like ground fees, registration, uniforms, and equipment ...
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