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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.

That’s a wrap on the 2022 Energy Breakthrough!

It was an electrifying finish between our two 19-hour trial winners, Bendigo Senior Secondary College’s (BSSC) Earth Mover and Peninsula Human Power’s Hare & Forbes  in the final minutes of the 2022 Energy Breakthrough. Despite representing different categories (EEV Single power source and HPV Open categories respectively), there wasn’t much between these two teams throughout the duration of the event. A particularly impressive feat for Hare & Forbes given the absence of an external power source!

By |2022-11-20T14:38:11+11:00November 20th, 2022|Generally Newsworthy|Comments Off on That’s a wrap on the 2022 Energy Breakthrough!
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From the Energy Breakthrough participant to Boeing Engineer – meet Aaron

The Energy Breakthrough is more than just an event. We’ve heard time and time again about the impact it’s made on young people’s lives. How it’s helped them get through high school, make life-long friends, inspired their career choices, and even start their own community teams so they can continue the racing long after their last Maryborough checked flag has been flown. 

By |2022-11-21T10:41:17+11:00November 20th, 2022|Generally Newsworthy|Comments Off on From the Energy Breakthrough participant to Boeing Engineer – meet Aaron
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EB Event Update: Camping Locations – 14 Nov

Here's an update on camping locations for this year’s Energy Breakthrough - as of 14 November 2022. Unfortunately, the EB site in Maryborough received 25 mm of additional rain overnight. Maryborough has now received double the monthly average rainfall for November to date, and we are only halfway through the month. Please view the information on the website.

By |2022-11-15T07:52:34+11:00November 14th, 2022|2022 Site Updates, Generally Newsworthy|Comments Off on EB Event Update: Camping Locations – 14 Nov
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Community encouraged to enjoy festival atmosphere at EB Central

Families, friends and Maryborough community members are encouraged to come along, enjoy the festival atmosphere and activities in the new "EB Central" area from Scouts Victoria, Transurban, Toyota, Freeza and more. EB Central offers fun for the entire family and will be open 10am to 5pm on Friday 18 and Saturday 19 November. It will be located between Princes Park Oval and Earl Street on the grass area. EB Central is a vibrant and vital part of Energy Breakthrough, offering visitors and participants an interactive, educational and active exhibition space, as well as a chance to relax, close to the event action.

By |2022-11-03T16:19:35+11:00November 7th, 2022|energy expo|Comments Off on Community encouraged to enjoy festival atmosphere at EB Central
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Teacher and Principal Event Site Tours – Expressions of Interest

Calling for expressions of interest from School Teachers or Principals to attend a guided Event Site Tour, hosted by Country Education Partnership's Chief Executive, Mark McLay on Friday 18 November 2022.

By |2022-11-03T12:28:15+11:00November 4th, 2022|Event Preparation|Comments Off on Teacher and Principal Event Site Tours – Expressions of Interest
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2022 EB School’s Event Manual released

The 2022 Energy Breakthrough Schools Event Manual provides school teams with all the key details and links to the information they need for this year’s event. It includes links to schedules for Display & Presentation, Design & Construction and Scrutineering, marshal rosters, event site maps and more.

By |2022-11-02T09:08:29+11:00November 2nd, 2022|Event Information, Event Preparation|Comments Off on 2022 EB School’s Event Manual released
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Term 4 2022 – EB Update for Team Managers

Welcome to Term 4! It’s ‘Energy Breakthrough Term’ … and that means very likely going to be very busy for you and us as we approach the event on 16 – 20 November. We – no doubt like you – are feeling both excited and daunted about the task ahead of us! Here are some updates for our Team Managers as we start to get into the 'nitty-gritty' of preparing for this year's event!

By |2022-10-04T11:08:27+11:00October 4th, 2022|Event Preparation, Team Manager Info|Comments Off on Term 4 2022 – EB Update for Team Managers
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Energy Breakthrough ‘Local Scoop’ – Wednesday 7th Sept

Living in the Maryborough region? Get the inside scoop on Maryborough's largest annual event: the Energy Breakthrough on Wed 7th September between 5pm - 6pm.

By |2022-08-25T10:27:11+10:00August 24th, 2022|Generally Newsworthy, Preparation|Comments Off on Energy Breakthrough ‘Local Scoop’ – Wednesday 7th Sept
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