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About Nigel Preston

Nigel Preston is a self-confessed 'HPV Tragic'. After 'catching the bug' from his older brother, he helped launch the Energy Breakthrough program at Eaglehawk SC with his dad and some mates way back in 1998. Having participated in the EB for four years he finished his VCE in 2001 and volunteering to help with the event management straight away. He's been helping out ever since. Nigel has also been a part of teams that have taken line honours at the EB in 2000 & 2001 (Bendigo Senior SC); the Australian International Pedal Prix 2003, 2004 & 2009 (Bendigo Youth Racing); and the Wonthaggi Human Powered Grand Prix in 2019.

Community Group Expressions of Interest now open for toilets and showers cleaning, ‘sustainability pit crew’, track set-up and pack-up and waste collection

Energy Breakthrough has four great opportunities for community groups to get involved and fund raise across toilets and showers cleaning, 'sustainability pit crew', track set-up and pack-up and waste collection. Visit the Central Goldfields Shire Council website for all of the specification information and to apply!

By |2025-07-22T14:08:48+10:00July 22nd, 2025|Generally Newsworthy|Comments Off on Community Group Expressions of Interest now open for toilets and showers cleaning, ‘sustainability pit crew’, track set-up and pack-up and waste collection

Local Maryborough community share their ideas at recent Energy Breakthrough Kitchen Table Conversation 

A very well attended Energy Breakthrough Kitchen Table Conversation event was recently held at the Maryborough Community Hub. On behalf of the Thank you to those that turned up and contributed with their thoughts and ideas for the future of Energy Breakthrough in Maryborough. This was an important event, bringing community members together sharing ideas and having their voices heard.

By |2025-07-15T11:51:07+10:00July 15th, 2025|Generally Newsworthy|Comments Off on Local Maryborough community share their ideas at recent Energy Breakthrough Kitchen Table Conversation 

Calling all explorers: Theme for Sphero Global Challenge announced!

Calling all explorers! Gather your team, pack your backpack, and join the 6th season of the ultimate STEM Competition: “Sphero Global Challenge: Outdoor Adventures" at the Energy Breakthrough.  This year, participants will embark on a national park-themed coding and robotics journey to spark curiosity, teamwork, and creativity through hands-on learning under the theme on "Outdoor Adventures". The Challenges for this year look super exciting and with this early notification teams will have plenty of time to prepare. Full details on the EB website now!

By |2025-07-02T11:53:04+10:00July 2nd, 2025|Generally Newsworthy, Robotics|Comments Off on Calling all explorers: Theme for Sphero Global Challenge announced!

Position Vacant: Pushcart Coordinator

We are on the hunt for a new Pushcart Coordinator to help us here at the Energy Breakthrough! Is it you? Our awesome outgoing Pushcart Coordinator - Rob Higgins - is continuing as our Sphero Global Challenge Robotics Coordinator, but handing over the reins of the Pushcart Coordination. The Pushcart Coordinator leads the Pushcart category by guiding a team of volunteer judges and ensuring that students, teachers and parents have a great experience. Download the Position Description for all of the details.

By |2025-06-10T13:54:48+10:00June 10th, 2025|Pushcarts|Comments Off on Position Vacant: Pushcart Coordinator

Local Maryborough community invited to share their ideas for Energy Breakthrough

An informal gathering for members of the Maryborough community will be held on Monday 23 June at 6pm at the Maryborough Community Hub and will be hosted by Energy Breakthrough organisers and the Maryborough Volunteer Resource Group.

By |2025-06-03T12:53:17+10:00June 2nd, 2025|Generally Newsworthy|1 Comment

Test N Tune Days coming to Bendigo, Ballarat and Morwell in 2025

Test N Tune Days coming to Bendigo, Ballarat and Morwell in 2025. Sign-up today and get your teams ready to roll out for a day of learning and connecting.

By |2025-06-17T12:08:15+10:00May 26th, 2025|Generally Newsworthy|Comments Off on Test N Tune Days coming to Bendigo, Ballarat and Morwell in 2025

2025 Schools Handbook, Pushcart Handbook, HPV and EEV Vehicle specifications & Trial Regulations released

Drumroll please! The 2025 Schools Handbook, Pushcart Handbook, HPV and EEV Vehicle specifications & Trial Regulations for the Energy Breakthrough have now been published!!

By |2025-02-27T21:38:51+11:00February 27th, 2025|Generally Newsworthy|Comments Off on 2025 Schools Handbook, Pushcart Handbook, HPV and EEV Vehicle specifications & Trial Regulations released

2025 Entry Fees

We are pleased to confirm our 2025 entry fees for the Energy Breakthrough. The fees were initially announced in a news bulletin back in September 2023, but we wanted to share a reminder ahead of our entries opening date on Wednesday 12th March. Fees to all categories remain unchanged from our previous announcement EXCEPT for our Sphero Global Challenge Robotics, which was first introduced in mid-2024.

By |2025-02-17T14:03:09+11:00February 17th, 2025|Entries, Event Information, Team Manager Info|Comments Off on 2025 Entry Fees
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