Variety Bash raising cash for kids

MORE than eighty fancily decorated classic cars stopped over in Bendigo on Tuesday night at the finish of the third leg of the 2025 Variety B to B Bash.

The Bash is an 11-day, 3600-kilometre journey across New South Wales, Victoria and South Australia that aims to raise $1.5 million for the Variety children’s charity, which supports young people who are sick, experiencing disadvantage, or living with a disability.

The convoy departed Bomaderry on the NSW southern coast on Sunday and will finish in Blacktown (Western Sydney) on Wednesday 13 August.

According to Variety NSW/ACT CEO Tony Warner, the Bash is about fun, friendship and making a lasting impact.

“(It’s) about having fun with purpose,” he said.

“Every kilometre travelled and every costume worn helps us to deliver life-changing grants, programs and events to the kids who need it most, especially those in remote and regional areas.

“We’re incredibly lucky to have a passionate Bash community – some of whom have been with us for over 30 years – supporting Variety’s vital work, which opens doors to improved mobility and freedom and unlocks the potential of every child.”

This year’s Bash will see $65,000 in grants dropped off directly at 13 regional schools, including Lockwood Primary School, helping to fund educational resources, as well as playground and sporting equipment.

A key event highlight is happening today in Adelaide, where over 650 Bash cars and 1600 participants from across the country are coming together to celebrate Variety’s 50th year in Australia.