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Issue 11 | Dec 2020

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Organisers Optimistic Regards Easter Festival

Permit required to move street trees Council Reminds Residents Council News The City of Greater Bendigo would like to remind residents and landowners that they must not remove any nature strip or street trees without first obtaining the correct permission from the City.

City of Greater Bendigo Manager Parks and Open Space Paul Gangell said street trees are important City assets and must not be removed, relocated or pruned by residents or landowners without a permit.

“The City understands that sometimes trees need to be removed for various works to take place but this cannot take place unless the resident or landowner applies to the City for a Works Within a Road Reserve Permit,” Mr Gangell said.

“The best course of action is to always contact the City first to discuss any issues they may have with their street trees or visit the City’s website www.bendigo.

• Scenes that will hopefully soon return to our streets with an announcement that the Bendigo Easter Fair for 2021 may still go ahead.

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The City is currently in discussions with a range of entertainment providers, food vendors, Rotary and the Showmen’s Guild to plan for the Bendigo Easter Festival.

“I must stress that we are in the very early stages of preparations because we know that such an event will have to be carefully planned so the community is safe,” Mr Karamaloudis said.

“We are working on various scenarios and seeking advice from the State Government on how we can deliver a COVID-safe Easter event.

“Easter is such a special time

Residents Vote For Greater Engagement Bendigo Alliance Max Turner

faces to the council table who have campaigned on a platform of listening to the community.

REATER The new Bendigo residents council will have voted for face a level better consultation and of scrutiny engagement on major not seen decisions by the new city for many council. years from The election results residents announced last week saw a angry and majority of councilors disappointed elected for the first time that was a strong sign residents expected better for Bendigo previous councils have simply bowed and surrounding to demands from paid staff communities from their and the State Government. council.

Voters opted to retain some The new council has been invested with trust from the councilors but bring new

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residents and ratepayers.

That faith will quickly evaporate if Bendigo is dished up the same distasteful and dismissive menu that characterized the majority of previous councilors.

There is an expectation that the new council stands up and puts Bendigo first, that there is greater support for our small businesses which employ thousands of local people but are often overlooked by

There is no place in the new council for an inferior model of democracy

council when purchasing products and views and concerns they hold dismissed.

The new council should end the charade of councilors giving reports at meetings. Be like other probing and inquiring councils across Victoria and replace reports with questions of the CEO and directors – return the initiation of new projects and actions back to residents and their elected representatives.

There is no place in the new council for an inferior model of democracy that has only served to shut out questions and concerns of residents.

in our community we want residents and the business community to have something to look forward to.

“In the meantime, if we continue to have very low active COVID-19 cases in Victoria, we are planning some great free or low cost outdoor events in January and February as part of our Summer in the Parks program that comply with COVID-19 guidelines so people can relax, enjoy the great outdoors and entertainment while staying safe and responsible.

Dugouts

Reporter Ted Coleman Council has a thing about digging up perfectively good roundabouts and replacing them with more costly roundabouts, examples: Edward and Queen Streets, and two in Mundy Street near the Council offices. What about a new one at the busy dangerous Thistle and Hargreaves Street intersection for those who use the east-west Flora Hill Calder Highway Golden Square Eaglehawk link.

COVID-19

WE ARE IN THIS TOGETHER We are family, friends, colleagues and neighbours — but most of all we are a community.

The coronavirus pandemic has had a profound impact on all our lives so looking after your mental wellbeing is essential. It is normal to feel anxious, stressed and fearful during times of crisis. The Liberals Nationals Federal Government is providing support the mental health and wellbeing of Australians as we face the challenges of the pandemic; go to www.headtohealth.gov.au if you feel like you might need some additional help coping with anxiety and worry about Coronavirus.

For the latest Coronavirus information at www.peterwalsh.org.au or follow us on We are in this together, and together we will get through.

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White Hills traders along Napier St are furious their pleas to both VicRoads and Jacinta Allan have been ignored.

The argument is over the relocation of a bus-stop taking away what little parking they were left with after the recent Napier St re- development.

Spokesperson for the group Chris Conroy said “After we requested an on-site meeting with local member Jacinta Allan we thought the project would be delayed while we submitted an alternative better and safer location for the bus stop but to our disappointment Jacinta did not meet with us and simply wrote to us saying the project would go ahead” “First months of closures and restriction of trade due to road works, then Covid now this.”

The Napier St debacle comes on the back of another group of business owners furious with council over parking.

The installation of parking metres and the re-design of footpaths along Lyttleton Tce.

has resulted in restricted access and disrupted trade and in the case of one business a total loss of internet when a cable was unearthed due to earthworks.

“We only had just re-opened our doors said one owner and then bam! road works, why couldn’t council have completed this work when we were all shut due to Covid instead of waiting for when we re-open is a classic example of the disconnect and we don’t really care about small business agenda.”

“We hear all the time that they are trying to re-invigorate the CBD, making people pay to park to get their fish and chips or run into a store to make a quick purchase is not my idea of how to help in attracting custom.”

“It would seem Council not Councillors are simply out to collect as much revenue as possible from ratepayers to fund their grand plans such as employing more council staff and gastronomy, nice for some, they all get paid no matter what, I only wish they could spend a week or two in our shoes and they might not be so cavalier in their decision making.”

Once again no consultation.

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Rotary supports STEM students in Bendigo to attend the National Youth Science Forum 2021

will not be run as a residential program in 2021. Instead, participants will take part in an online program across two weeks in January featuring all the STEM elements that NYSF is famous for: speakers, behind the scenes tours, workshops, debates, expos and social activities.

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even Bendigo students have been invited to attend the National Youth Science Forum (NYSF) Year 12 Program for 2021. The successful applicants, three students from Bendigo Senior Secondary College, two from Catherine Mc Cauley College and two from East Loddon P-12 College will be financially supported to take part by the 6 Bendigo Rotary Clubs.

The NYSF Year 12 Program is a 10-day program designed to give students a broader understanding of the diverse study and career options available in science, technology, engineering and

Rotary is proud to support the students with information, interviews and a financial contribution

will also include local events and visits, enabling students to safely engage with their peers and experience the networking and community Photo • National Youth Science participants from Catherine McAuley College Deanna aspects of the program.

Courtesy Rotary Club Bendigo Participants will join the Duane and Toby Costigan extensive alumni network of mathematics (STEM) and to of learning more about over 12,000 individuals who to consider teaching as a encourage further pursuit of possible career pathways. At profession. “I’m still have previously attended the subjects. the moment I don’t really working things out,” he said. the forum and will gain know which area of STEM https://www.nysf.edu.au/ “I am looking forward to the access to a lifetime of STEM in particular I want to Deanna, from Catherine professional development magnitude of the pursue, as everything Mc Cauley College said “I and peer networking events. experiences NYSF offers, applied for the program be- interests me so much.”

Throughout the rest of 2021, and it is one of the main cause I really love STEM and Toby, also from CMC has reasons I ended up applying.” participants will also be been inspired by his teachers Due to COVID-19, NYSF was excited by the thought able to access a wide variety

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Some of the keynote speakers engaged for the coming program include Nobel Prize Winner and Astrophysicist, Prof Brian Schmidt, ABC Identity and Science Communicator, Dr Karl Kruszelnicki, Women in STEM Ambassador and Astrophysicist, Prof Lisa Harvey-Smith, Australia’s Chief Defence Scientist, Prof Tanya Monro, along with many more.

One of Rotary’s objectives is to ‘Empower our Youth’ so we provide innovative and practical opportunities, to assist and motivate young people to acquire learning and life skills.

The Rotary Club of Bendigo Youth Director, Ms Joy Bruce said that Rotary is proud to support the students with information, interviews and a financial contribution. All students are supported by the combined Rotary Clubs of Bendigo.

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CHRISTMAS AT BENDIGO MARKETPLACE Bendigo Marketplace is committed to delivering a memorable festive experience, however, the priority is to keep the local community, and very importantly, Santa Claus himself, safe so that he can deliver gifts to all the boys and girls this Christmas!

Sensitive Christmas Sessions For Special Needs Children Sunday 6th & Sunday 13th of Dec. Sensitive Christmas Sessions are coming to town!

Santa Claus can’t visit in person this year at Bendigo Marketplace, instead they will be offering Sensitive Christmas Sessions so that children can get a special festive photo in a 3D self-serve pod. The sessions are run during quiet periods where many of the stores are closed so that all can enjoy their experience in a lowstress environment. From 8am to 9.30am. Bookings are essential for sessions, each family booking to use the pods will be allocated a 10 minute timeslot. Please note: These sessions are strictly for special needs children only. To book your Sensitive Christmas Session email bendigo.reception@colliers.com

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Join the Trolls Harmony Holiday Hunt for your chance to WIN Trolls & Ninja Turtle Showbags!

Trolls Harmony Holiday Hunt Friday 11th to Thursday 24th December You’re invited… Join the Trolls Harmony Holiday Hunt for your chance to WIN Trolls & Ninja Turtle Showbags! Simply collect your activity sheet from the Holiday Hunt desk located near Best & Less and find the SIX Trolls characters hidden around the Centre. Once you’ve found all the Trolls characters and completed the activity sheet, return it to the Holiday Hunt desk to receive a FREE Christmas Activity Pack and go into the draw to WIN! Competition terms and conditions apply see website for details www.bendigomarketplace.com.au Self-serve Christmas photo pods Snap a festive photo at the Christmas-themed photo pod located near Jeanswest. Jump in and take a fun family pic – and if you’re feeling really festive, follow the pod instructions at the snowglobe photo to create an animated image to share with your loved ones this Christmas! The pods will provide a safe, socially distanced and FREE alternative to the traditional Santa Photo.

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Santa dialling in from the North Pole Lansell Plaza Elaine Williams Bendigo Monthly It’s never been easier to visit Santa in the North Pole! Visit Santa’s lounge room and say hi to Santa live streaming from his workshop! Santa’s lounge will be located next to Cotton On (near centre entry).

and old.

Entry is via gold coin donation with monies raised going to charity.

The market is located on the popular tourist Calder Hwy at the Mt Wycheproof & District race course. Wycheproof is centrally located to some of the major regional towns and is a main thoroughfare for many motorists. Situated approximately 1.5 hours from Bendigo.

Wycheproof is world famous for the smallest mountain in the world nicknamed the mound.

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Kids won’t be disappointed Organisers of this year’s either as unlike many other Mt Wycheproof Country venues Santa has decided to Market have gone above make a special appearance and beyond to bring you to greet all the girls and boys the best food and gift-wear and wish them a merry regional Victoria has on Christmas. offer. Choose from an Bringing the wild life to array of regional farm your door! Snakes, fresh produce to specialty crocodiles, lizards and hand made, home cooked, mammals plus a huge range home baked and home of native animals Jamie and grown stalls. Exhibitors Kims Mobile Zoo will be include: KNM Berries, another highlight for young

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Local News

• Vol-01 • Edition-11 • December 2020

United Nations International Day of People with Disability

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bserving the United Nations International Day of People with Disability on the 3rd of December, is a time for organisations and the community to focus on the rights and well-being of people with disability.

Angela McKinley Access Australia Group

Societal recognition and increase awareness; be inclusive and equitable and strive towards the 2030 UN Agenda, as quoted

by António Guterres, UN Secretary-General “When we secure the rights of people with disabilities, we move closer to achieving the

central promise of the 2030 Agenda – to leave no one behind”.

Access Australia Group’s vision is ‘Employment for people living with disability or disadvantage’ supported by our purpose to ‘Provide meaningful participation, training and employment opportunities for people living with disability or disadvantage’. With three social enterprise divisions focussed on employment of people with disability; PepperGreen Farm, PepperGreen Farm Catering and Access Employment Enterprises; our social inclusion division Access Creative Studios who provide tailored supportive NDIS programs; a Disability Employment

service providing assistance to people with disability to achieve employment goals; and Access Skills Training (a registered training organisation) who have tailored training courses with additional support and funding for people with disability, AAG strive to make a difference to people with disability, their carers and family.

Diane Finch, Manager of Employment Services stated “For AAG’s Disability Employment Services Team, it is about the employment consultants tailoring the service to each individual job-seekers needs. It is not a one size fits all, each jobseeker is supported by their employment consultant and

they take the time to get to know them and to understand their skills, strengths, goals and their individual needs”.

One specialised service within the Employment Services divisions is EPIC – Employment Preparation and Inclusion in the Community Program, Team Leader Paul Weeks, is very proud of the achievements and difference this unique service offers and its successes; “AAG’s School Leaver Employment Service is for young people with disability and an NDIS plan.

We provide intensive, individually tailored employment preparation.

Our service is work-focused, with real-world work

• EPIC Program woodwork display showcasing the skills of

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experience and skill development, our top priority. We are very experienced, and most importantly, we get people jobs”. With a range of courses which provide additional support and tailored learning to achieve positive outcomes when a student enrols with Access Skills Training the view that “AST understand every student who studies with us is unique individual and

that’s why we tailor our learning programs to suit their learning style, ensuring they’re on the right path to achieving their goals.” Paul James RTO Manager To find out more about the services AAG offer: Visit www.aag.org.au Follow AAG on Facebook @Accessaustraliagroup or Instagram @Accessaustraliagroupltd Call 5445 9800

from a political and social institution that spends 95% of its budget on staff and administration.

The thing is CEO, Craig Neimann, is not upfront about it , so ratepayers don’t really know what is happening with their money, other than a pretty picture and a glass token.

It is a front for social change, like so many positions in the Health and Well Being directorate.

Let’s be the first City in Australia that has a council that truly serves the people with a scoreboard to show it rather than seek outside recognition.

Remember the Community Satisfaction Survey results show little warmth for council’s overall performance.

I wonder how much staff time and money went into this? Enough money to pay for free CBD parking?

It is all so transient and is like the Child friendly City applause etc. and oh so woke.

Of course Bendigoneans have always been welcoming. It is a nonsense!

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On behalf of The Nationals and the teams in our electoral offices I would like to wish each and everyone of you a safe and happy Christmas and a safe, happy and prosperous New Year.

After all the demands of 2020 and its pandemic, we will all be looking for anything like a return to normality in 2021 and the first – and most important – steps in that are supporting local business and your local economy.

That is how we can signal the rejuvenation of our regional and country sectors; get people back to work, give them some pride that they are contributing while celebrating how we coped with the pandemic.

I congratulate you all on getting through 2020 and hope to catch up with as many of you as possible in the next 12 months.

Once again Merry Xmas and a happy and safe new year.

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CR Jennifer Alden Mayor-elect, CR Andrea Metcalf Deputy Mayor-elect Cr Jennifer Alden will serve as Mayor and Cr Andrea Metcalf will serve as Deputy Mayor in the first year of the City of Greater Bendigo 2020-2024 Council term.

This is Cr Alden’s first time stepping into the Mayoral robes and her second term on Council. Cr Alden said she was honoured to have the opportunity to lead the new Council.

“It is a privilege to be elected by the community to become

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manufacturing sector, the development of clean jobs and identifying pathways to employment for young people, particularly through the tourism and hospitality sectors as a result of Bendigo and the region becoming a City of Gastronomy.

“I am also interested in the latest announcements around the Government’s investment in social housing, which includes a minimum of $85M for Greater Bendigo, and how this can help

I just want to say thanks to all of the people that voted for me in the Council elections. I’m thrilled to be re-elected. I will continue to work hard for the community and encourage you to contact me if you have any ideas or concerns with Council. Andrea Metcalf

a Councillor and equally humbling to then have the support of my fellow Councillors to serve as Mayor. I look forward to us working together to provide the best possible quality of life to our residents,” she said.

“We have some challenges and opportunities ahead, particularly driving social and economic recovery from COVID-19, managing the ongoing impacts of climate change and biodiversity breakdown, supporting a growing

improve living standards locally. The City is currently working on an Affordable Housing Action Plan, so there is a great opportunity to build on this announcement and advocate for strong social, economic and environmental outcomes for our community as this new housing is built.

“In this first year Council will set a new Council Plan and Vision, new Municipal Public Health and Wellbeing Plan, and publish a 10-year financial plan. This work must be guided by the need

to improve on poor local physical and mental health indicators, food insecurity and poverty, and commitment to preserving our environment.

“I welcome hearing from and meeting with residents, and achieving great outcomes for our community together. Ward Councillors are in the process of planning how they will engage with their communities and I welcome resident feedback coming to the Council table, so as we can focus on making decisions in the best interest of everyone.”

Deputy Mayor-elect Cr Metcalf shared Cr Alden’s priority of connecting with the community and responding to the impact of COVID-19.

“Work is about to commence on the 2021/2022 budget, which will be critical to further supporting Greater Bendigo’s recovery from the pandemic. As a community we have done a wonderful job of abiding by the restrictions of the day but as we start to safely re-open we need to ensure there is continued support for businesses to remain open,” Cr Metcalf said.

“Other areas of interest include finding a sustainable waste management solution, continued support for our rural communities and planning for population growth.”

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Events

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Double the Days Double the Bargains

MAJOR EVENTS SET TO RETURN IN 2021

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Council News

The City of Greater Bendigo has confirmed at least 30 major events will take place in Greater Bendigo next year Events include: · Lost Trades Fair · Bendigo Open House · Big Time Boxing · Bendigo Blues and Roots Music Festival · Bowls Victoria State Championships · Various junior state basketball championships · Bendigo International Squash Tournament · BMX Victoria State Titles · Calisthenics Victoria State Titles · 2021 Australian Junior Volleyball Championships · 2021 Squash Australia Club Championships

Local collectors and the general public are in for a treat with the Bendigo Agricultural Show Society confirming that they will be running a

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Two day collectables & old wares market at the Prince of Wales Showgrounds on the 12th and 13th of December in addition to the regular Sunday Market.

two day Collectables and Old Wares market at the Prince of Wales Showgrounds, in conjunction with the Christmas Market weekend on the 12th & 13th of December.

“With the cancellation of many great events, including the Swap meet, Coin & Collectors Fair and so forth, it’s a good opportunity for buyers and sellers to catch up and discover those vintage and antique gems they all seek” said Ian Furze, Executive Officer for the Show Society.

The Showgrounds will be full of bargains with the regular Sunday Market extending to a two day market also on the Saturday & Sunday, making it a huge Christmas shopping weekend.

“Many of our regular market traders will open for both Saturday & Sunday, with many new traders also attending. We are still taking bookings for vendors who wish to have a site for both days or just one day.

The Sunday Market is already one of the largest markets in regional Victoria and with site bookings remaining open until Dec 10th, the

market will resemble a mini swap meet by 8am on the Saturday.

The Market will be open from 8.00 am – 2.00 pm on Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th. Site information and bookings can be made via the Showgrounds Sunday Market Facebook page, bendigoshow.org.au/market or phone 0407 094 805

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Out & About

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Great Aussie Beer Shed Re-opens Elaine Williams Bendigo Monthly One of our region’s best attractions for young and old the Great Aussie Beer Shed & Heritage Farm Museum has once again opened its doors.

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Exploring death through art: a topic close to home in 2020 Latrobe University

A new exhibition at the La Trobe Art Institute in Bendigo will explore death and dying, at a time when many are experiencing complex feelings about the fragility of life.

Running until 17 January, depending on Victorian Government advice, One foot on the ground, one foot in the water is the first exhibition the Institute has been able to hold since closing its doors in March due to the pandemic.

The exhibition includes paintings, sculptures, installations and sound works by 11 contemporary artists that invoke experiences of loss, impermanence, transience, remembrance, memorialisation, and expressions of grief and loss.

The artists are based in London, New Mexico and across four Australian states, Photo I AM Passing Through

including a remote Indigenous community in Western Australia.

La Trobe Art Institute Director, Ms Bala Starr, said as the world continues to tackle a deadly pandemic, exploring the complexity of death and dying has never been more relevant.

“As we read about deaths from COVID-19 around the world, the idea of our own mortality, and the process of grieving, is front of mind for many people,” Ms Starr said.

“This powerful exhibition offers an environment of gentle calm for people to undertake quiet contemplation or discuss this very important topic,” Ms Starr said.

The exhibition is complemented by a public program of events, including online panel discussions, virtual tours and film screenings.

related you can possibly imagine under one roof .

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this time. Seating will be allocated. Each booking of up to six people in the one household or bubble is allocated exclusive use of their own compartment.

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Bendigo Art Gallery Piinpi: Contemporary Indigenous Fashion Piinpi: Contemporary Indigenous Fashion brings together a selection of garments and textiles

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Exhibiting until the 17th of January.

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Featuring stunning lakes, wetlands and forests, the Gannawarra is the ideal destination to immerse yourself in nature.

The hub also features a fire pit area and canoe launch and is connected to the Gunbower Forest via a newly constructed redgum footbridge over the Gunbower Creek, and links to a 3km looped walking track via the unique and historic Condidorios Bridge.

Discover Gunbower Island (Australia’s largest inland island), a place where the Murray River, Gunbower Creek and red gum forests combine to provide a range of nature based experiences including kayaking, mountain bike riding, camping and fishing. The canoe trail at Safes Lagoon is an easy 5km selfguided paddle through the beautiful waters of the Gunbower Creek, home to turtles, sea eagles and platypus.

The Kerang Lakes are a naturalist’s and photographer’s paradise, and in spring more than 100,000 birds flock to the area to nest. The most popular and rewarding viewing times are at sunset and sunrise when thousands of birds take flight.

Be sure to include the camera and binoculars! Kangaroo Lake, Lake Charm and Lake Meran are popular water sports locations and great places for a day out fishing or a family picnic.

A unique and limited opportunity this spring and early summer has been created from environmental watering. The jewel of the Gunbower Forest is Reedy Lagoon, a special place for photography, waterbird watching, nesting turtles, the song of the frogs and a diverse range of aquatic vegetation.

In Cohuna, families can enjoy swimming and kayaking at ‘the beach’ at Apex Park which is only a short walk from the Cohuna Waterfront Holiday Park and the many shops and eateries in the main street. Factory and Field Waffles is a must visit, attracting visitors from afar with its great food, coffee and stunning gift shop.

The Long Paddock Food Store is a great place to stop for coffee and cake or a gourmet lunch before exploring Koondrook’s historic township, award-winning wharf and refurbished waterfront.

A new accommodation experience is expected to open later this year in Koondrook and features six safari style glamping tents, complete with an ensuite, kitchenette and a private deck offering magnificent views of the creek and forest.

We invite you to stay with us, whether it’s for a weekend, a week or much longer. Choose your accommodation waterfront cabin, campsite, motel, hotel, self-contained apartment or holiday house.

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Offering affordable housing, a nature-based lifestyle and quality health, education and professional services, the Gannawarra is the perfect place to call home.

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We are looking for pop-up shops, new and established businesses!

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Travel

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The start of our annual Christmas Lights fundraiser night trip to see our Bendigo light up for Christmas.

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Day 1 We set off on day 1 for Rochester Silo Art & Stanhope Fonterra Dairy Mural. We spend some time with a local at Tongala Art Murals.

Lunch will be at Cactus Country followed by a tour. Next, we enjoy a Cobba paddleboat cruise on the Murray River. Say goodbye to the river and call in to Tungamah & Devenish Silo Art before arriving at the comfort Inn Benalla our home for the next 2 nights. Dinner included at the Bowls Club.

Day 2 This morning we visit Goorambat Silo Art & Sophia (pictured above) at the Uniting church before arriving at the Winton Wetlands Mokoan Hub centre and trail. A quick drive around Winton racetrack. Next stop Glenrowan Ned Kelly Museum & replica Kelly Homestead. After visit Birchwood near Benalla garden for a stroll. A final

stop for a refreshment at the Tatong Tavern and water tower art. Dinner this evening at the Golf Club.

Day 3 This morning we will enjoy a guided walk of the Benalla rural artworks with a stop at the Benalla costume and Kelly Museum. Next stop the Chocolate Apple Factory and lunch in Monash park amongst the moving art.

After lunch enjoy a stop at the Furphy museum before heading home with a final stop at Colbinabbin to see the Silo Art. Highlights Glenrowan Ned Kelly Museum & Replica Kelly Family home, Winton Wetlands, silo & township Mural Art, and Birchwood near Benalla Garden.

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Bianca Drieberg conquering The Great Wall of China

Charity adventures: contributing to the world you love to explore Bianca Drieberg

Daylesford Day Tour Starting with Lavandula Swiss Italian Farm for a tour of the original homestead built in 1860’s, the gardens and the farm animals.

Browse their large range of handcrafted Aromatherapy Products made on the farm.

Once in Daylesford we will visit The Amazing Mill Markets here you can find a range of vintage items, collectables, antiques, memorabilia etc.

Then onto Daylesford Cider for a wonderful lunch, you are welcomed by wonderful landscaped gardens into the English Tavern Cellar Door

and Restaurant were we will have a wonderful lunch (included in cost) also able is cider tasting paddles at $15.00 (own cost) there is a wide range of ciders by the glass as well and wines, beer, soft drinks and coffee.

Our last stop for the day is Overwrought Garden and Gallery this place is so much more than you imagine with a sculpture garden including display the wonderful work of David Dawson owner and Artisan. We will have a guided tour and wonder around.

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Drieberg refocused on getting to the heart of why In 2021, Just Peoples will be running Life Changing people travel and what will encourage them to travel Adventures, led by Bianca, where people will have the more purposefully in future.

During lockdown Bianca started contacting people opportunity to join one of two tours within Australia and fundraise to make an impact on and writing about the reasons behind their travels – education and health related projects, globally. With to connect with family, to feel a sense of the choice of week-long trips in the Larapinta Track accomplishment and to contribute to communities, in the Northern Territory or the Overland Track in to name a few of the stories she shares in her blog, Tasmania, what a way to look toward a better future, About That Trip. She discovered that it’s those truly with a trekking challenge, making new friends meaningful trips that stay etched in people’s travelling in a small group and making a life changing memories for years to come. difference to some of the world’s poorest This year Bianca found a purpose of her own and communities. The goal is to fundraise $28,000 for Just made a promise that while she was unable to travel, Peoples projects next year and give Aussies a great she’d contribute to the world she longed to see again reason to get out there and live a fulfilling life again, and has been making regular donations to a charity enjoying travelling with purpose. If you want to know called Just Peoples who fundraise for projects more, you can contact bianca@aboutthattrip.com or tackling global poverty.

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History

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The Sandhurst Burial Ground or Sandhurst Graveyard as it was commonly referred to.

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t present there are no

known photos, illustrations or detailed maps of what the old Sandhurst Graveyard may have looked like.

However there is a series of four photographs purchased by Jenny Bradley some thirty odd years ago that claim to be of the graveyard. It is difficult to prove with no other known photos to compare.

The Burial Ground was opened in 1852 and by 1855 government legislation prevented it from further use.

Its location was on the flat at the base of the Commissioners’ Camp, Camp Hill.

Its main gate at the end of Cemetery Street off Bridge Street, a cairn at the back of the Chinese Museum next to Mulqueens now marks the old entrance.

There are detailed records of the 219 occupants and some visual descriptions in various newspapers of the time. According to these records the first burial was in February 1852. William Binks a 23 month old son of James Binks and Ann Hodgson from Paddy’s Gully and the last, November 1854. At that stage the Back Creek (Carpenter Street) Cemetery was operating.

In the 1860s the people of Sandhurst used to dump their rubbish in the local tip - an area now known as the Conservatory Gardens, Pall Mall. When this location was targeted by the city for “beautification” and put off limits, residents simply continued over the creek and dumped it in the old abandoned graveyard.

Numerous attempts to prevent this failed. There were other complaints also about the state and location of the graveyard mainly the fact that locals had to walk over the graves to get to sporting events at the sports ground.

Eventually some of the bodies were exhumed and re-interred. A large retaining wall was then built along Cemetery Lane and 20 or 30 feet of soil was placed over the graveyard. The soil came from the foundation of the ‘Law Courts’ on Pall Mall and a leveling of the side of the Sports Centre hill near the Waters Street entrance.

Record also show that there were 3 monuments removed and repositioned at other cemeteries when the occupants were relocated.

But the records are vague and the monuments have inscriptions that do not verify this.

If this photo (top right) is the Sandhurst Graveyard it is extremely rare but diffi-

cult to prove, on its own. If it is the graveyard then it was taken looking south towards what is now the fernery at the end of Park Road. The hill on the right leading to, what is now the old goal.

The road in the centre a continuation of Cemetery Street and the foreground track Bridge Lane. Fortunately this photo was in a series of four.

The second photo appears to be taken inside or near the cemetery looking east towards what, in early Bendigo history is referred to as the ‘first white hill’ - in more recent times the saleyards or what is now TAFE. On the side of the hill is a mine (circled) that becomes the focal point of the remaining photos. This photo also shows what appears to be the back of a church (just below the circled highlighted) making it the St Killians original stone church which opened in 1857.

The third photo shows a closer view of the side of the hill taken from an area near what is now Hume and Iser’s. The mine’s location being in what is now Lansell Street, just in front of the East Bendigo pool. in what is now Lansell Street, just in front of the East Bendigo pool - the ruins of which are still visible to this day.

Making the fourth pho-

to the Great Central Railway Mine on the Tyson Reef Sink-line (circled) The mine began operated in the late 1850s and the photographs show no preparations for the construction of the Melbourne - Murray Railway line, which commenced construction around that time and began operating in1862 indicating that the photos were taken in the late 1850s or very early 1860s if these presumptions are correct.

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Gardening

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Victorians Encouarged To Look For Locusts Nicole Cairns Department of Jobs, Precincts and Regions

Victorians are encouraged to look for and report Australian plague locusts after a number of sightings in the west and northwest of the state this month.

Australian plague locust (Chortoicetes terminifera) can be identified by the large dark spot on the tip of the hindwing and the distinctive red shanks on Commercial the hind legs. Their body Grade Canopy colour varies and can stops all pests, weather and weeds. be grey, brown or green.

Adult males are 25-30 mm long while females are 30-45 mm long.

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“Locusts can feed on fresh, green plants and, when present in large numbers, causing damage to pastures, horticultural crops, gardens, parks and sporting grounds.”

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NEWS

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Andrews cuts IBAC funding

Shadow Special Minister of State, Kim Wells

The Andrews Labor Government has cut funding to the Independent Broad-based Anticorruption Commission (IBAC) and Parliamentary Committees in last weeks State Budget.

With Daniel Andrews and Labor’s property developer donations and meetings

highlighting current IBAC investigations, and a new inquiry into three Andrews Government ministers and allegations of branch stacking within the Labor Party, the government has taken the axe to IBACs funding.

In recent weeks IBAC has exposed entrenched corrupt conduct in Victoria’s public sector, IBAC has uncovered cavalier

activities that should worry all Victorians. Budget cuts that will constrain investigations are unacceptable.

Is Daniel Andrews worried that an adequately resourced IBAC will uncover more activities that implicate his government?

There is also an ongoing probe into the long-running CFA pay dispute that also includes an investigation into the relationship between

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3. Budgie smugglers.

4. Batmania—named after John Batman who built a settlement on the Yarra River.

5. Prime Minister Harold Holt.

6. Toorak tractor.

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8. We have the longest golf course in the world.

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the Labor Government and the United Firefighters Union.

Why doesn’t Daniel Andrews want to fund this important integrity agency.

Last month IBAC warned a lack of funding from State Labor Government means it can’t probe all allegations of government misconduct and police integrity concerns.

Commissioner Redlich has warned that IBAC will not be able to maintain current services and its capacity to expose and prevent corruption will be further curtailed and significantly impacted.”

Just last sitting week, Daniel Andrews told Parliament: “IBAC will receive more funding than it has ever received before. That is the way it works. If that is a point of contention, well, people are free to have a different view. The government will make announcements on budget day about funding to integrity agencies and I boldly predict that they will receive a funding increase on what they received last year, and I would be surprised if that did not mean they receive more in this coming year than they have ever received beforehand.”

Parliamentary Committees which are currently looking into Victoria’s COVID response, contact tracing, Management of Child Sex Offender Information and access to TAFE for learners with a disability has also been cut.

Meanwhile, the Parliamentary Budget Office and the Victorian Auditor-General’s Office has had no increase to their funding, despite also pleading with the Andrews Government for more funding to Victoria’s integrity agencies.

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Southern Gatewat Christian Church As we roll into the Christmas season let’s all claim it as normal Christmas.

Let’s not be bogged down in other terms defined by politics or systems .

Jesus was sent into this world to set us free . He came for everyone to know His love , forgiveness and peace for ALL. Of course in our humanity we’re not perfect .

Grace comes from heaven in continuous outpouring of love from Jesus .

This year has been a battle on many fronts .

However scripture tells us “ I can do all things in Christ who strengthens me”, “ I’m more than a conqueror”, “ I’ll never leave or forsake you”.

Many more affirmations of the power we are given as Christians teach us to claim victory in Jesus name .

Christians ,truly believing and receiving from Jesus, ought have no fear of any virus.

This coming season can be, and should be , a time of reunion , celebration and joy.

Yes. We can have parties and presents and great holidays.

In reality it’s about the birth of Christ .

The church many centuries ago declared Dec 25 as Christmas Day.

The actual day is irrelevant . It’s Christ’s birth that is the key to our lives.

Nobody else lived a life such as He did on this Earth.

The Birth of Christ is the trumpet sound of a new and everlasting life for all who believe .

I invite those who don’t know Jesus in their hearts to ask Him bless them and their families . It’s not hard to do. You don’t need a special prayer .

He’s always listening . He answers . Maybe not the way you expect .

But, He will answer because He came to save us all.

Often we hear stories of people who ask if there’s a god can he do something in a crisis . I can assure you there are countless testimonies of people who heard from Him and He came alongside them in their need.

Scripture has many accounts of Godly blessings and rescues as people struggle forward in life .

Jesus heals all who turn to Him. He promised He would and He did while he walked the Earth and then the victory of the Cross brings that awesome scripture ... “by His stripes we were healed”.

He taught His disciples to lay hands on the sick and the possessed and they would be healed. It is still occurring today.

This is the Jesus who was born in Bethlehem .

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Collectables

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What is a demijohn In brewing, a carboy or demijohn is a glass or plastic vessel used in fermenting beverages such as wine, mead, cider, perry, and beer. ...

Polypropylene carboys are also commonly used in laboratories to transfer purified water.

The most common glass demijohn takes one gallon.

That is 4.54 litres, or 8 pints, or the equivalent of 6 wine bottles. This makes them perfect for making a 6 bottle wine kit.

At first glance this appears to be just an attractive postcard featuring a thoroughbred horse from the 1920’s.

Spearfelt won the 1926 Melbourne Cup and is one of many different racehorses in this series of photographic postcards. What is unusual is that it has a price of 1 shilling at the bottom right of the card, quite a princely sum for a postcard at the time.

Photo demijohns from local collector

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Valentines Antiques has recently moved to new premises at 16-22 View Street.

The building they now occupy served as the original Post Office for Bendigo and it is only now after months of loving

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restoration that it’s true beauty has again been put on display after some seventy years of the interior being utilised for office space and obscured by partioned walls.

Even if you aren’t a collector of antiques the architecture alone is well worth a visit.

This new multi-function complex also houses various local artists some of whom work on site and are happy to

The stunning interior now fully visible.

chat and demonstrate their craft. In addition various antique dealers have their own displays plus Valentines own art gallery, featuring prominent Australian artists.

A conference room is available for hire and Cafe Loft is the perfect place to unwind. Put your feet up and relax on their Chesterfield lounges.

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These cards were offered by an sp bookmaker syndicate as part of a race tipping competition run in the 1920’s. The illegal betting scheme involved participants purchasing postcards for 1 shilling each, and receiving a coupon which entitled them to enter a race-tipping scheme, with points allotted for horses which won or ran a place in a series of six races. Prize money was paid out on these results and the gamblers could collect their winnings if they were lucky.

If queried by police, the sp bookmakers and their staff were able to say that they were simply selling postcards and knew nothing about any gambling that may be taking place. The schemes were very popular and there were a few syndicates offering postcards with similar arrangements. The cards are fairly common today and are very appealing to postcard collectors.

The red card is part of a series of cards included with Griffiths tea in

the early 1960’s. Tea leaf reading is an unusual subject for card collectors, but Griffiths did everything that they could to promote their tea. Most tea drinkers today use tea bags, which are not suitable for the joys of finding shapes in the residues left in the bottom of tea cups.

It is suggested that a tea cup with a white bowl is best for examining the tea leaf remains after the unstrained tea has been drunk. I find it difficult to recognise the various shapes, but no doubt, a skilled reader can easily make sense of it.

Leaves near the handle represent the person’s immediate surroundings, whereas those across from the handle represent outside influences.

Tea drinkers are less common today so modern practitioners use other beverages such as hot chocolate, coffee or wine.

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