Mid 2010 will see the City of Greater Bendigo launch their first Inventor of the Year Award.

$20,000 in prizes is the substantial incentive for the inventive and although Bendigo is not necessarily world renowned as a hotbed of innovation and invention, it should be pointed out that some great Aussie innovations were born here, such as Gillies Pies, Fernwood Ladies Health Clubs and the iconic Chiko Roll. Let us not forget the removable shirt cuff, the self-firing rifle and of course, the recent breast feeding sling!

Further information is available from City of Greater Bendigo Business Development Manager, Peter Jeffery (03) 5434 6241 or email p.jeffery@bendigo.vic.gov.au