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WORK BEGINS TO REPURPOSE THE FORMER HARGREAVES MALL TOILETS INTO NEW POP UP SPACES FOR BUSINESSES Work has begun to repurpose two former toilets structures in Hargreaves Mall to become pop up activation spaces suitable for new business opportunities.

The two structures, known as Lanterns, were closed in early March and the building interiors have been gutted. The next stage is to repurpose the Lantern structures so they can be used on a temporary basis for pop-up-style tenancies suitable for businesses, micro retailers, creatives and start-ups.

The buildings will be refurbished to include a servery window that opens onto the Mall. The project

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is expected to be completed by the end of September.

The initiative is to stimulate activity and bring new business and retail attractions to the pedestrianised area on a regular basis throughout the year.

City of Greater Bendigo Director Strategy and Growth Bernie O’Sullivan said the Lanterns would be suitable for businesses looking to raise their profile and promote themselves in the heart of the city, while complementing the existing businesses in the Mall.

“This is an opportunity to support small businesses coming out of the pandemic to market themselves in a unique way in the city centre and stimulate retail activity,” Mr O’Sullivan said.

“While the structures are small internally, these will be flexible spaces that would allow for a range of complementary tenancies

to be based and they will have the opportunity to make use of the outside area around the base of the structures and under the awnings.

“Once the repurposing works are close to completion at the end of September, the City will open an expressions of interest process for businesses to register for the chance to become a temporary tenant in the Lanterns. As part of plans for the Mall, the draft 2020/2021 Budget also includes funding for a new shade pavilion in Hargreaves Mall. Once built, the new shade structure will allow the Mall to be used all year round and support a wider range of uses, including events, markets and entertainment.

The designs for the structure are due to be released in the coming months and the community will be given the opportunity to provide input.

Nearby public toilet facilities near the Mall can be found at the Changing Places in the Hargreaves Multi Storey Car Park in Hargreaves Street, the Edward Street Multi Storey Car Park and on Lyttleton Terrace

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Last Council Meeting Councillor Williams made the statement that even Coliban Water may reconsider moving into the new GovHub. We thought this odd so we rang them.

In line with their previous public statement they have no intention of moving as council should well know.

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A Journey Into Expressionist Art Opening Soon In Bendigo Local Bendigo artist Angela Morrissey is having a solo exhibition at Exhibit B at Bendigo Bank Central building. The exhibition will run from the 24th of July till the 12th of August 2020 and will feature a new selection of artworks called The Emu Series. The paintings depict the cute and silly faces of the Australian emu: an important part of our First Nation’s culture and firm favourite with many of our citizens. The emu is even on our coat of arms!

Angela is an Expressionist artist. Expressionism is an artistic and literary movement originating in Germany at the beginning of the 20th century, which sought to express emotions rather than to represent external reality: characterized by the use of

symbolism and of exaggeration and distortion.

Angela studied the Bachelor of Visual Arts (Fine Art) at La Trobe University, Bendigo between 1997-1999 before completing the Bachelor of Visual Arts (Honours) (Fine Art) in 2000. She then went on the complete her Graduate Diploma in Education in 2001.

Due to COVIDS-19 restrictions there won’t be an exhibition opening however people are welcome to come along during business hours on weekdays and between 9am – 4pm on Saturdays to view the exhibition, which is supported by the City of Greater Bendigo and the Bendigo and Adelaide Bank.

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“A few weeks ago I contacted the local Labor member in Melbourne to get an official card sent out for my Mother’s 95th birthday in late July.

At the time I was worried about whether she would still be there at the time.

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How much do you love your local café, restaurant, pub, gym, retailer, hairdresser, beautician, market or florist?

What about your local sporting club, school, community group and neighbourhood?

Now, more than ever before, it is time to love your local, which is why the City of Greater Bendigo has launched the new Love Your Local campaign to drive social and economic recovery in the community following COVID-19.

In a recent media release Mayor Cr Margaret O’Rourke said COVID-19 changed life as we knew it but a new normal was starting to unfold.

“As we start to emerge from home isolation and business hibernation, it is important that we make the effort to reconnect with each other and support our business community however we can,” Cr O’Rourke said.

“We can help do this by buying a couple of coffees, heading out to brunch or lunch with a friend,

updating our wardrobe, getting a haircut, shopping at a local market, joining or re-joining a gym when they re-open, surprising someone with a localy-bought gift or buying a gift voucher to use later.

“You can also ‘follow’ and ‘like’ your favourite small business online or leave a positive review and share your love with others. This costs nothing, builds a sense of community pride and lets our local business owners know how much they are valued. Your positive feedback is also another way they can attract new customers.

“Greater Bendigo has done a wonderful job of staying home to stay safe, and in doing so we’ve missed our local sport, volunteering, seeing the people we love in person and, for some of us, being able to attend work.

“We know the threat of COVID-19 is still among us so we must be careful, but as we start to move around more let’s all do our bit to help our economy and community and Love Your Local.”

Banners Fly High At Golden Dragon Museum

Having been closed since 17 March due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Golden Dragon Museum, including the Yi Yuan Gardens and Guan Yin Temple, reopened on Tuesday.

Over the past weeks Museum staff have been working on a range of projects that cannot be undertaken when the Museum is busy with visitors. Housekeeping and cleaning have seen offices emptied, sorted and tidied improving efficiency and better managing spaces. The popular workshops offered through our Education Program have been reviewed and the Golden Dragon Book Club that meets every Tuesday morning via video conferencing is proving very popular with people in the region and further afield.

During the closure the City of Greater Bendigo has supported the Museum with strategic advice especially with the planning for the reopening along with access to Council staff who have assisted with a range of projects including maintenance and general upkeep. One of these joint projects has seen three colourful banners designed and manufactured, ready to be installed this Friday morning.

Banners are a popular and eye-catching means of place signing and it will be exciting to see these bright red banners flying, letting

people know they are at the Golden Dragon Museum.

The banners are in both Chinese and English and feature a detail taken from Dai Gum Loong, Bendigo’s newest dragon. The banner poles located out the front of the Museum have never been used but will now play their part in welcoming people to Dai Gum San Precinct. Services Manager, City of Greater Bendigo: ‘The City has recently been working to ensure the Dai Gum San Precinct is looking its best, including repainting the facade of the Golden Dragon Museum, undertaking repairs to the Museum roof, tree pruning in the area and cleaning the pond. It’s fantastic to see the banner poles in use and with the reopening of the Museum we hope they will entice more people to come and explore and enjoy the area.

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The Henderson Report Victorian residents are being encouraged to “join the Aussie-made Club” as a new campaign was launched to promote Australian Made. “I know everyone wants to do their bit to help in our national economic recovery,” Senator Sarah Henderson said. “I encourage local residents to go to the Australian Made website and literally “join the club” - it’s free and it helps you identify a range of Australian-made products.”

Senator Henderson said

buying Australian-made products whenever possible is a really practical way to back local producers and manufacturers. “So many locals have come to me asking what we can do to grow Australian manufacturing. One of the best things we can do is to buy local,” Senator Henderson said. “When you buy Australian Made you’re not just helping the local shop, you’re supporting Aussie manufacturers and all the businesses in their

Public asked to comment on new Bendigo Law Courts The public has been invited to submit suggestions regarding the new Bendigo Law Court development.

According to the Engage Victoria Website.

“The new Bendigo Law Court Development will service the Magistrates Court of Victoria, Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal as well as the County Court of Victoria, Federal Circuit Court and Supreme Court of Victoria on a circuit basis.”

“This innovative future court will be the first in Victoria to feature a full suite of specialist courts at one location, including a Koori Court, and courts Your Monthly Stars With Miss

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There’s no doubt about it, you’ll want to be where the action is, and will definitely see to it that you are – even if this means putting off appointments to be wherever that happens to be!. If you have to take the lead, others will meekly follow, so put your plans in action on the 12th or the 20th The monthly horoscope will give you masses of additional ‘get up and go’, along with enthusiasm and abundant energy to spend with energetic friends and children. Your usual Taurean calm could at some time be interrupted by an angry outburst – you’ll have good reason to let off steam. You’ll no doubt have right on your side.

Think twice or even three times before committing yourself to any even remotely important investment; you could make an over-hasty decision which you’ll later regret. This

for family violence, drug matters, mental health assessment and referral.”

“In another Victorian-first, the Children’s Court will provide a specialist response at Bendigo, and across the Loddon Mallee on a circuit basis.”

To have your say, accessthe survey by visiting https://engage.vic.gov.au/ bendigo-law-court-development

supply chains from farmers to designers.” Minister for Industry, Science and Technology Karen Andrews said the new ad campaign reflects the ground-swell of community support for Australian products. “As a country we’ve rallied together to slow the spread of coronavirus, now we need to pull together to back our local businesses and manufacturers,” Minister Andrews said.

“Australians are the first to put up their hand to help in a crisis. As we look to navigate the economic impacts of coronavirus the simplest thing we can do to

help is to buy Australian.”

Australian Made Campaign Limited CEO Ben Lazzaro said the campaign is designed to build on the huge grass-roots movement spawned by the COVID-19 pandemic. “Our website is attracting more than 250,000 visitors a month – a 130% increase on normal.

Our social media audience has grown ten-fold since the beginning of this pandemic,” Mr Lazzaro said. “Australian brands are also seeing the value in using our logo, with a four-fold increase in applications and a doubling in new licensees.”

Artist impression: View from Hargreaves Street.

Artist impression: View from Corner of Mundy and Hargreaves Streets.

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Stakeholder and community engagement about the Bendigo Law Court Development is ongoing, and is evolving as the project moves through the various stages.

negative indication from Mercury (your really important planet), ends on the 12th, after which you’ll get a clearer perspective on financial possibilities, so be patient.

Celebrate your birthday with the most romantic possible evening out you can contrive.

Venus is sending you every conceivable beautiful vibe – especially until the 14th.

Birthday after that date?

Don’t worry, she’ll not neglect you – in fact you may get an even bigger, better and more hugely expensive present as a result of her changed mood.

Relax – which traditional astrology says is important before your birthday! This year Venus decrees that romance is definitely in the air for you, your languid expression and drooping eyelids igniting passion in admirers’ eyes, and with any luck not only in his or her eyes!

As the month progresses your mood will become extravagant, in a first-class leonine way, and you’ll enjoy that too. After the 23rd, nothing will restrain you.

You’ve been working really hard recently, and now is the time to concentrate on your possibly neglected social life.

Spend as many as possible of your leisure hours doing precisely what you want to do, and what gives you most pleasure; you really deserve it.

Your best time for some of this sheer unadulterated pleasure is on and around the 20th.

Be prepared for a not particularly easy month. Try not to force any issues which might be in the least controversial – especially at work. You’re likely to come up against a brick wall if you do – that is until the 12th when Mercury will stop working against you.

You’re probably feeling restless and in need of a change of scene. If you feel like traveling, try not to leave home before the 12th; there may be delays and irritations. Until then, just plan your trip. However, maybe it’s not a physical change of scene you need, but something more intellectual – some kind of mental stimulation, for instance.

In any case, whatever’s going on in your life, you do need a short break from your regular pattern.

Your gambling spirit will surface – but keep in mind the fact that for a while the planets are definitely not on your side, especially if you’re feeling particularly reckless and want to place a bigger bet than usual. You’ll do well to hold back until after the 12th – up to that point Mercury and some other planets will be in a bad mood, particularly for lively Sagittarians and their hardearned cash. So watch it!

It seems likely that at the moment you’re rather more concerned for your partner than you need be. If s/he says there’s nothing for you to worry about, believe it – you’re probably getting something quite inconsequential out of perspective. Put any negative thoughts right out of your mind.

This is actually a time of year when there’s a good general astrological emphasis on your relationship, and there’s no point in wasting it.

Your natural magnetic Aquarian appeal will positively sizzle, so don’t waste a moment of this delicious influence from Venus, aimed straight at you and with you until midJuly 2020! You could attract someone new, or buy (or get someone to give you) that much- longed-for piece of jewelry or unusual watch – or, rather differently, simply make a special impact at work, when your ideas will stun all and sundry. You choose: but whatever, go for it!

You’ll be coping with uncertainties about the way you feel, or about the way your lover feels about you. Perhaps you should have a discussion to clear the air – but because Mercury is not being particularly charitable until after July 12th you will do well not to speak up until after then.

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DITCH RATE AND FEE HIKES, ALLIANCE TELLS COUNCIL In a recent media release the Bendigo Alliance has called on City of Greater Bendigo to abandon its proposed two per cent rate hike and six per cent increases in waste collection fees. The Alliance also wants council to remove more than 80 new charges and fees that are included in the draft budget. For example, at least 30% increases for families wishing to attend the new pool at Kangaroo Flat.

President Max Turner said: “Council is totally out of step with the community in its ill-conceived drive to impose increases in rates, fees and charges on businesses and residents who have just taken a massive economic hit under COVID-19 restrictions.

“Postcodes within the Greater Bendigo council boundaries are among the worst hit suburbs and towns across Australia,” he said.

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challenges for economic and social survival being faced by people across Bendigo, Heathcote and our other towns and provides real relief.”

Mr Turner said any rate and fee increases would hamper local recovery and further disadvantage Bendigo compared with other major regional centres. “In Bendigo rates are proposed to go up two per cent, waste collection up six per cent and in a grubby bid to impose taxation by stealth, council wants to bring in 80 new fees and charges yet in Ballarat, there has been a total freeze on rates and charges,” he said.

“The Bendigo Alliance is aghast that council has even contemplated taking a poorly-judged whack at local businesses trying to employ local people, at residents. “Council, if it genuinely cares for the people of Bendigo beyond patronising statements, will immediately ditch any rate and charge increases.”

Greater community consultation and canvassing of the best options for Bendigo’s future are the aims of the new Bendigo Alliance ahead of planned council elections in October.

“The Bendigo Alliance will consider support of any candidates in the October election who stand on a platform of putting Bendigo first and ending the extravagant and costly betrayal of our city and independence that the dud GovHub now represents for our independence as a leading regional city.”

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Pg.5 Ratepayers Victoria Demand Investigation In a statement Ratepayers Victoria have been appalled at the allegations aired by 60 minutes against the Local Government Minister, Adem Somyurek MP. For a long time, Ratepayers Victoria has sought to clean up the corruption that appears systemic in local government.

Local Government has over $10 Billion in revenue and little oversight, which makes it perfect for corrupt activities.

Ratepayers are being failed on every level by The Victorian Government.

Ratepayers Victoria says the evidence is CLEAR: Casey, Whittlesea & South Gippsland Councillors sacked, Ballarat &

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Enduring Powers of Attorney and Appointment of Medical Treatment Decision Makers As part of a comprehensive estate plan, it is important to remember two key documents:- Enduring Power of Attorney and - Appointment of Medical Treatment Decision Maker.

What is an Enduring Power of Attorney?

This document allows you to appoint someone to make decisions for you in relation to legal, financial, and personal matters. An Attorney manages your legal and financial matters on your behalf, including paying your bills from your accounts, buying and selling property for you, and advocating with Centrelink and the ATO on your behalf.

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Have Your Say Letters To the Editor

Council ignore ratepayers!

Dear Sir,The latest addition of the Bendigo Monthly highlights genuine concerns ratepayers have regarding the direction in which Bendigo Council is heading. With the report of councils proposed budget and reader’s letters. Bill Collier’s letter highlights the folly of councils proposed UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy. His description of it as “an upmarket elite inspiration” is right on the money, along with his comment that it does nothing for workers, mums and dads with kids.

A perfect example of council ignoring ordinary rate payer’s problems, is that faced by the people of Wesley St Kangaroo Flat they are forced to walk and push prams on the roadway competing with bikes and other traffic because council has neglected to provide them with a pavement.

How long that has been the case I have no idea but nothing has been done since I came to live in the area ten years ago, in that time I have lost count of the many millions of dollars council has spent on that lost cause the “Hargraves Mall” and still intends to spend more.

Council refuses to accept the reality that what was a popular fad of the eighties regarding cities and Malls is over and it’s time to move on. The Mall was comatose when I arrived here ten years ago and it is well and truly dead and cremated now, the only use it could possibly have is as a set for SBS’s reality show Filthy Rich and Homeless.

Get over it councilors stop wasting more of ratepayers money trying to prove there is a role for this place just to placate your own egos.

Why is it that so many leaders these days have lost the capacity to admit mistakes rectify the problem and move on? This has been amplified during this coro-

navirus crisis where leaders refused to amend rules that made Victoria and its government a laughing stock, and Bendigo councilors have this same intransigent attitude.

The Gov Hub continues to create controversy amongst many ratepayers confused over why council would sell a perfectly good asset paid in full by ratepayers only to rent back the space they need at an amount no one knows. What rent increases will be imposed, and how often? after all anybody believing things have been set in stone for the next twenty years is deluding themselves and ratepayers.

Given the secrecy surrounding the direction Daniel Andrews wants to steer Victoria at the moment who knows, in a few years’ time we could well have the Chinese government as the landlord of the proposed Gov Hub. After all Daniel Andrews has stated he wants Chinese money to pay for all the grandiose projects he has in mind.

It is pleasing to read the Bendigo Alliance will vet all council candidates at the next election, last thing we need is more councilors who believe once elected they have some God given right to spend other peoples money. Usually on grandiose schemes that benefit the lifestyles of themselves, their friends and colleagues but are of no use what so ever to ordinary ratepayers.

Whilst candidates with a vision for Bendigo’s future are welcome that vision must be tempered by that basic human necessity “Common Sense” sadly lacking in local government these days. They must not allow themselves to stray and spend time discussing social and national issues that are the domain of parliaments elected to deal with such issues.

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Response to 20/21 Council Budget

Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the 20/21 Council budget.

While this is a minimum requirement of the Local Government Act, in times of a health pandemic and consequently a serious economic downturn, a public forum on the budget would have been worthwhile to allow a wider contribution from business and the community.

The public process is explained on page 80 and demonstrates a lack of public input, particularly during the early stages August to November, when Council could call for community contributions.

With only Officers and Councillors formatting the budget it limits the ideas that might arise from wider consultation. A ten minute opportunity for members of the public to contribute in May, after nine months of internal debate, makes it very difficult for the process to be meaningful and local citizens to believe that they can actually influence the final outcome.

While attention has been drawn to a 2% rate rise, the overall cost to ratepayers is closer to 4% (page 28) and in addition people will be subjected to 80 new charges for Council services as shown in Appendix A which starts on page 49.

At this time of a health pandemic where one in five households in some Bendigo postcodes are struggling to put food on the table (Active Living Census, June 2020), thousands are unemployed and not knowing if they can pay their mortgage or rent, there needs to be a nil rate rise. The 6% rise in waste and recycling could be managed differently so that citizens can make savings and reduce Council’s expenditure. This budget can be described as ‘business as usual’ and gives little acknowledgement to the hearsay of this pandemic “We are all in this together”. People and businesses will not recoup

what they have lost financially during the pandemic period and assistance such as deferred payment of rates is unacceptable as the major action for coping.

Councillors did not give consideration to reducing their own remuneration and that of staff for a short period so that the financial burden of the pandemic could be spread more evenly across the community. Staff costs in this budget are rising by over $4mill (page 38) which includes wage rises and new positions (FTE from 715 in 2019 to 752 in this budget, page 26).

Council is budgeting for a $5.95mill surplus (page 19) which includes the rise in rates and charges which demonstrate alternatives are possible.

At the end of each financial year there are projects which are incomplete due to a variety of reasons and for this budget $9.5mill of capital works (page 44) will be carried forward for completion. This has come to be accepted as the norm over many years with the highest efficiency performance accepted as not being possible.

Performance Indicators Every budget line needs to have a performance indicator and no doubt these are included in project and operation plans that the public do not get to see.

Even a sample of them shown on page 18 does not give actual figures but only a scenario. It would have been informative if the previous year’s figures were used. In fact it would greatly enhance Council’s reputation if a separate document giving details was published annually.

They would only need to be collated from current documents.

There has always been debate that big ticket items such as the operation of the Art Gallery (subsidised by $3.3mill), Libraries ($3.37mill), Performance Centres/Events ($2.76mill),

tourism ($4mill) Parks & Open Space ($12.58mill) and Waste Services ($18.14Mill), among others, should be subsidised by all.

Personally I believe these services are essential and greatly contribute to the wellbeing of the community.

But that does not mean that services cannot contribute to the income of the budget to a greater degree.

One of Council’s greatest assets is its staff. They all have remarkable skills in their particular field of expertise. It would be possible to encourage and develop their entrepreneurial skills where a small part of their work time was devoted to raising income levels. This would retain the current free entry and use of services but introduce new fee for service options.

If ratepayers are asked to work harder to pay increased rates every year, in times of economic hardship the same could apply to staff.

Feedback from staff would be essential and a pilot study could commence to investigate further.

Waste and reuse has potential for huge savings if it is looked at in averting rate and fee rises. Waste Services costs have risen by 53% over the past 10 years from $11.7 mill to $25.1 mill. There is little incentive for Council to act as there is no savings on their bottom line of the budget. While Council does not make a profit from waste services (page 5) its system does not encourage people to reduce and reuse. It blames the State Government for increased landfill charges yet it can do things differently but chooses not to. When the feasibility study for the organics bin was undertaken in 2015 people loved the idea and others who were already using their green waste on their properties were exempted from paying for a collection. At the same time, because much less waste was going into the waste bin, those residents in the trial were asked if they would favour a fortnightly collection of their waste bin. 63% said they would but Council in 2016 did not have the leadership to implement it. It was encouraging to see in the media this week where a couple put out their waste bin for the first time in 12 months. I received a letter from Council recently saying they couldn’t work out where my waste bin was put out as they wanted to check it because I have an

exemption for an organics bin. It didn’t occur to them that I rarely put it out.

Elderly people are hardest hit with waste fees because they are waste wise and often live alone therefore having less waste. I believe a fortnightly waste pick up could be introduced and households of all types could make savings each year with the introduction of a 360 lt bin, where needed, instead of paying for a 6% rise as planned for in this budget. There would be less transport costs and noise early in the morning. People will adapt and savings would be made.

Council made a wise decision in 2007 when it took the Eaglehawk Recycle Shop out of the land fill so it did not have to pay the State Government fee on those items that were reused.

Only one service needs to be in the landfill, that is, the dumping of those items that cannot be reused. All others need to be sorted outside the landfill perimeter to avoid the fee. You don’t see companies like ASQ or Omega Metal Recyclers in Eaglehawk paying State Government landfill fees.

Are fees on green waste, timber or metals being paid from the Eaglehawk Landfill to the State Government? Council purchased land for another landfill but decided five years ago that it was too costly to proceed but has not sold this land to make savings to offset waste costs?

Capital Works to create jobs Council has for some time discussed the possibility of using Crown Land, mainly vacant mine sites, for the development of housing projects. Has any progress been made?

In 1990 during the last recession the five local Councils including Bendigo, used Crown Land in front of the Eaglehawk Landfill, a former landfill site, to build twenty factories for start-up businesses using training funds for jobseekers who at the same time gained TAFE Trade Qualifications. The model provided self-funding accommodation for new businesses and after 30 years is still successful at no cost to Council. The same model could apply to building new homes.

I urge Council to consider spreading the economic hardships of this current pandemic across the whole community by taking decisions that will benefit all.

Peter Cox/ Former Mayor 2014/2015 GB City Council

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Tailoring Is the Secret of the Well - Dressed Subtle Nips and Tucks Can Transform a Look Known to locals Griffanne, clothing alterations and repairs has been servicing the needs of many for over three decades.

Nestled away above Susans’s on Hargreaves Mall is where you will find owner Shirley Griffin and her talented staff.

Ever gone to the wardrobe and pulled out that favourite little black dress or suit from years ago only to find it doesn’t quite fit. Then whip in to Griffanne and they will have you fitted out in no time.

Same day Service and great value for money is the core of their business. Griffanne also guarantee all their work so theirs no need to stress about quality.

“Ready-to-wear” is often a misnomer when the clothing sizes can’t accommodate the many shapes bodies can take. Good seamstresses and tailors can breathe new life into clothes.”

“Even designer clothes can be spoiled by ill-fitting shoulders, loose straps, gaping blouses and bulging waistbands. The difficulties multiply with age; after 40, it can seem that nothing fits quite the same” said Shirley.

Your repair or alteration may be as simple as replacing buttons or a zip to being as complicated as a total re-fit, whatever it might be Griffanne will ensure the same high levels of quality and workmanship

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Don’t miss out on grabbing yourself an exclusive Colonial Leather belt, made here in Bendigo and sold throughout the world.

Owner Andrew Moyle a Bendigo native has been crafting fine leatherwork for

over 30 years.

Quality hand crafted leather belts, affordability and functionality being their essence, these belts suit any occasion, be it working in the paddock or going out to dinner. All of Colonial Leathers products

are fully guaranteed Take advantage of factory direct prices. call on in for a browse at their showroom 34-36 Craig St Long Gully, next to the Salvo’s.

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Griffanne When it comes to quality - Think Griffanne Bendigo’s most trusted clothing company for over 30 years.

The best in the business. Work guaranteed. are applied to each and every garment. Ever since they started their alterations and repairs service they have prided themelves on being able to make your garment fit you perfectly, like it was made just for you.

Currently Griffannes are running a July Special 15% off alterations and repairs if you mention this advert (Limited to three garments per person) so there is no better time to pop on in.Up the stairs, corner Hargreaves Mall and Mitchell Street.

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Huge in store savings at ROUNDABOUT Kids For over thirty years Helen from Roundabout Kids Baby and Childerns wear in Williamson Street has been outfitting the children of Bendigo.

Known for stocking quality garments at reasonable prices with the most up to date fashions.

Due to recent forced closures Roundabout Kids has become overstocked.

Winter fashions must go to make way for Spring.

This years stocktake sale will be like none before with some designer clothes items on the rack from as little as ten dollars.

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So if your children need

clothes pop on in theres no better time.

Let their expert staff assist you with all your needs, from formal to casual wear RONDABOUT Kids has everything you need.

Please note new trading hours Monday to Friday 10am -4pm and Saturday 10am -2pm.

Phone: 5443 8745

Perfect plums Whether you like your plums with golden yellow, rich crimson or creamy white flesh, they’re sweet, juicy and delicious. Some plums are freestone (the flesh comes away easily from the stone) or clingstone and come in a range of skin colours from dark purple to light red and yellow.

If you enjoy eating plums during summer and early autumn then winter is the time to plan a plum tree for your garden, when they’ll be available as bare rooted trees.

Most varieties of plum trees do best in areas with cool winters however some have lower chill requirements, so in warm temperate areas look out for varieties such as Gulf Gold, Gulf Blaze and Gulf Ruby.

Plum trees can reach up to 5 m tall. For smaller spaces look out for dwarf varieties of plums, reaching around 2 m tall, which can also be grown very successfully in large pots, making them ideal for a sunny courtyard. A Yates® Tuscan 400 mm pot is a sturdy, attractive and lightweight pot choice. For best results, fill pots with a good quality potting mix such as Yates Premium Potting Mix. Plums will need to be grown in a full sun, wind protected position, near a pollinating partner to help achieve the best possible harvest. The plant tag will provide information on the best matching plum varieties.

For the best flavour and maximum sweetness, allow plums to ripen on the tree. They’re ready to pick when they’re just starting to soften.

Feed plum trees from spring to autumn with Yates Thrive® Natural Citrus & Fruit Organic Based Pelletised Plant Food, which promotes healthy leaf growth and lots of delicious plums. Yates Thrive Natural Citrus & Fruit also contains more than 50% natural ingredients, including Yates Dynamic Lifter®, which helps improve soil quality and encourage hardworking earthworms and beneficial soil microorganisms.

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The Small Holder Keeping Chickens Dr Jeff Cave District Veterinary Officer Chickens can be a great addition to your garden, fulfilling various roles such as producing eggs, fertilising gardens and eating your food scraps.

The most trouble-free chickens to purchase are vaccinated hens at the point of lay (16 – 18 weeks) from a reliable commercial source.

Chickens need a welldrained and well-ventilated pen. Make sure the chicken pen is fox and wild bird proof and, unless the sides are attached to a wooden or concrete floor, dig them into the soil to a depth of at least a half a metre.

Part of the pen needs to be under cover, particularly where the chickens roost and lay. It works well if the chicken house/coop is located under a tree for shade.

The chicken coop should be north facing with an eve about a metre long to protect from the summer sun and the rain but to still let light in during winter.

It is easier to manage the chickens if the chicken coop is high enough for you to stand up in. Cover the floor with sawdust or straw to form a deep litter with the chicken’s droppings.

Nesting boxes need to be off the ground, dark and

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Ideally build the chicken coop with outside access to the nesting boxes.

Perches for roosting need to be wide enough for the chickens to comfortably stand on.

Commercial layer pellets or crumble that can be bought in 20 kgs bags at your local rural store are a satisfactory food source but chickens can be supplemented with food scraps. Don’t feed more scraps than the chickens can consume, or the leftovers will attract vermin and create odours.

A round feeder is good for the pecking order as the weaker chicken can be on the other side of the circle and not beside the dominant chicken. Provide enough feed for no more than three days to prevent it from becoming stale.

An automatic chicken feeder is preferred; these are suitable for all backyard chicken flocks and the step-on mechanism helps prevent vermin, wild birds and rain from ruining the feed.

Chickens also need continual access to clean, fresh water.

Finally, monitor your chickens daily for their health, egg production, and food and water availability.

If you have more than 50 chickens, you are required to have a Property Identification Code (PIC) and also a unique egg stamp. You can apply for a PIC online at http://agriculture.vic.gov.au.

Additionally, you must either be in a recognised industry or commercial quality assurance program, or complete and follow Agriculture Victoria’s food safety management statement.

Check your local government requirements, as many have by-laws on flock size and housing.

For further advice please contact your local veterinarian or your Agriculture Victoria district veterinary or animal health officer on 136 186.

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Are you an NDIS participant who has recently left school, or will soon finish school, and would like to find meaningful work, while making friends and having fun? Then you need to be EPIC! EPIC is Access Australia Group’s NDIS-funded employment preparation program. With NDIS School Leaver Employment Support (SLES) funding, you can participate in a program that will build your work skills and experience and then find you a job.

They offer up to five days per week of great activities, including retail group-based work experience at places like Bunnings and Coles, several microbusinesses such as Test & Tagging and their woodwork microbusiness, short courses in various work-related skills, and individually-tailored support in everything from public-transport travel training to getting your Learner’s permit, supported 1:1 work experience in your preferred industry, learning “life skills” like healthy cooking and budgeting, to participating in their frequent fun days which

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include ten-pin bowling, excursions, and more.

Access Australia Group is a not-for profit organisation, meaning any profit we make is re-invested into their programs and microbusiness opportunities such as EPIC’s.

The Test & Tag business is run by both their EPIC staff and participants. In their model the participants will test your electrical devices under the watchful eyes of qualified staff, thereby learning valuable skills. This means that you are helping

your community while ensuring that your electrical items meet all legal and safety requirements, and all for a price that will pleasantly surprise!

The job is then double-checked and signed off by Access Australia Group’s certified tester.

Upcycle, their woodwork microbusiness, transforms wooden pallets into innovative furniture and other items. The creative team includes a qualified cabinet maker, but most of the work is done by EPIC

participants. This model arises from a philosophy of always teaching real skills, while fostering teamwork and collaborative decision-making. They also regularly visit markets to sell wares, offering participants the chance to brush up their retail and sales skills.

For further information contact Paul Weeks, Team Leader EPIC – Employment Services at Access Australia Group on 5445 9875 or by email paul.weeks.aag.org.au

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• Shalee Soy Candles they smell great.

• Fresh Honey anyone!

• Cherie Platts Easy Peasy Garden Tools

Sunday Market returns bigger & better than ever

• Freshly cooked Asian anyone! always a favourite with the locals

• Alison & Emma from “To You From Me Designs”

• The crowds couldn’t get enough of all the local grown produce

• Jon from Lockwood Canvas displaying his vast range of wares

Enjoy one of Victoria’s busiest markets

EVERY SUNDAY 8.30am To 2.00pm *except major annual events www.bendigoshow.org.au

• Everyones favourite hot fresh jam donuts.

Local Markets Bendigo Bendigo Community Farmers Market

Second Saturday of each month from 9am -1pm Bendigo Pony Club, Corner Breen St and Belle Vue Road, Golden Square

Weekly Thursday Pop Up Market

When: 2pm - 4.30pm Where: The Good Loaf Sourdough Bakery and Cafe, 404 Hargreaves St,Bendigo

PepperGreen Farm Community Market

Arts and crafts as well as produce.

Monthly on a Saturday from 10am – 2.00pm PepperGreen Farm - 40 - 44 Thunder St, North Bendigo

It was fantastic to see everyones favourite Sunday market at the Prince of Wales Showgrounds re-open it’s doors.

After a long spell both vendors and the public were keen to get back into the swing of things, grabbing a bargain and catching up with friends.

The number of stallholders especially in the outdoor areas defenitely has increased with some sellers having used their forced lockdown to finally clear out the shed and sell their items.

The showgrounds has gone to great effort to ensure everyone’s safety due to the recent virus pandemic.

Marshalls on entries and exit points to the pavillions to ensure crowd control and social distancing being one.

Visitors will also note wider aisles , a one way traffic flow system within the pavillions, and hand sanitiser available free at every entrance.

The market staff do ask everyone to remember social distancing relies on the individual to work effectively so please be

aware.

I for one was glad to restock my pantry with fresh local produce at bargain prices and be able to buy my favourite Thai curry only available at the market.

The Showgrounds Market is one of the largest weekly markets in country Victoria. With 200 plus sites including 130 sites under cover, and spread over 3 hectares, there is literally something for everyone.

The market is run by the Bendigo Agricultural Show Society and is one of the longest running markets in Central Victoria.

Show Society Executive Officer, Ian Furze said “Although we have a large market area at the Showgrounds, we have made a number of changes.

Everyone has adapted to the changes very well, however, as there are some limits which apply to stalls and stall holders, bookings are required.”

The Showgrounds Market is open from 8.30am – 2.00pm If you haven’t been its well worth a visit.

Rich River Golf Club, Echuca-Moama The Star Cinema has re- opened it’s doors to the public. Manager Martin Myles said “ It’s great to be back but due to COVID restrictions seats are limited so ring ahead to book or do so online as we have had a massive response from people wishing to attend our screenings.”

Reservations, screening and general information please phone: 03 5446 2025. www.starcinema.org.au

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Caravan holidays are the new Trend

Your Journey Starts Here!

Echuca Moama Visitor Centre is your one stop shop to experience Echuca Moama

With all of the problems we’ve faced over the past few months, some joy is emerging – Caravan travel.

Caravanning has always been popular, but over the past few years, and particularly with the advent of Caravan Expo shows, the caravan industry is going through a new boom.

Many greyheads, and I might add, not so grey heads, are taking to this form of personal travel. It inexpensive, it’s fun, you can take the whole family, and equipment, and you get to stay at places you may not have been able to enjoy before, and what a joy it is exploring new areas.

My family prefer the combination of highway travel and use the many safe free camping areas, together with the caravan parks.

My best mate and his family prefer the more rugged offroad style, and again there is van able to accommodate

both forms of travel. One senior caravan dealer said recently, that he sees so many people of all ages, now eager to see their own country Yes, but are vans expensive?

Absolutely not. There are caravans to suit every budget, and style of activity.

This demonstrates that going to a Caravan Expo in your area is so worthwhile, as there are many different brands to choose from, as well as experts to help with the choice of van, towing vehicle and any accessories you may need, all within your budget.

Technology also plays a part in your choice of travel. The internet makes it so easy to look at the different style and shapes of vans available, and then off you go to a caravan show, to actually see your choice.

Once upon a time buying a caravan was a tough process, going back and

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forth to different yards.

Today’s caravan is almost like bringing your home with you, as many include ensuite, washing machine, diesel heaters, solar powered and very comfortable furniture.

And of course, the comfort doesn’t stop there.

Caravans, motorhomes and campers are state of the art, and can be towed by vehicles which are powered with economical diesel engines. These vehicles are extremely powerful and are inexpensive to run, which means it’s not a problem to tow the many popular sized vans on the market today, anywhere in Australia.

Coming soon to Bendigo, is the Bendigo Leisurefest Roadshow, a caravan expo with many of the latest models and accessories from which to choose. This show, now in its 16th year, takes place at the Bendigo Prince of Wales

COVID-19 SHOW DATE

AUGUST 2020 FRIDAY 7th SATURDAY 8th SUNDAY 9th

Showgrounds in Holmes Rd. This show has all the fun of the fair, including a wide array of caravans, camper trailers, Motorhomes and Boats. It will feature camping equipment, together with boat, caravan, and 4x4 accessories. It’s got the lot.

The show, because of the recent virus scare will fully comply with all virus protection protocols, so your assured of safety.

As the COVID -19 is still with us, and the State government has not given us an absolute time frame, so we have two alternative dates, which are: AUGUST 2020 FRIDAY 7th - SATURDAY 8th - SUNDAY 9th, or SEPTEMBER 2020 FRIDAY 25th - SATURDAY 26th - SUNDAY 27th So, it’s time to research, go to a caravan show, and then off to enjoy another world – in comfort.

Echuca Moama

VISITOR CENTRE • • • • • • • •

Start your visit by talking to a local Book your accommodation, tours and tickets Learn about events happening in the region Explore the region with maps and guide books Discover our local produce, gifts and souvenirs Enjoy a coffee overlooking the beautiful Aquatic Reserve Take advantage of our free wifi Connect with us for assistance with your weddings, events and conferences

Echuca Moama Visitor Centre Contact us at Echuca Moama Visitor Centre from 9am to 5pm daily p. 1800 804 446 w. www.echucamoama.com

COVID-19 ALTERNATIVE DATE

SEPTEMBER 2020 FRIDAY 25th SATURDAY 26th SUNDAY 27th

Caravans . Camping . Motoring. Boats

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Bird watching Echuca Moama

Where To Camping There are a great number of great camping spots along the river which is so much fun for all the family.

However current situation is: From VIC: From 11.59 pm on 31 May 2020, camping and accommodation will be permitted in some areas.

We are assessing all Parks Victoria managed campgrounds to determine which ones can be opened safely in line with the latest requirements.

Campgrounds and accommodation that require the use of communal areas, such as shared bathrooms and kitchens, are subject to the current restrictions and will

remain closed.

From NSW: In line with the NSW Government’s announcement, from June 1st all campers will be required to book online or via the NPWS contact centre (1300 072 757) prior to arrival for the foreseeable future in order to manage campground numbers. This includes locations which were previously available without a booking. The booking rules or maximum capacity may have changed for many campgrounds, so please encourage visitors to check the webpage for their chosen campground or call 1300 072 757 before planning their visit, as changes may be made at short notice.

Echuca Moama provides a natural habitat for so many bird species. Just take some time and sit on the banks of the Murray and enjoy the large number of bird species.

For bird lovers spend a day in Mathoura or camp at Picnic Point. Visit the Reed Beds Birdhide at Mathoura (35 mins from the Echuca Moama Visitor Centre).

This is a haven for birds and birdwatchers situated in the National Park, just off Picnic Point Road allows visitors to view the wetland without disturbing the natural wildlife. The Eastern Great Egret, and the Cattle Egret are known to nest here while the wetland also provides important foraging and habitat opportunities for a large range of fauna including the White Bellied Sea Eagle, Sacred Kingfisher and Royal Spoonbill.

Plan your visit: For further information and specific details as Tourism businesses & Parks re-open visit the Echuca Moama Visitor Centre at 2 Heygarth Street Echuca or call 1800 804 446

Dreaming of your next nature escape...

Once it’s safe to travel we encourage you to support regional Victoria and make the Gannawarra your next holiday destination. the secrets of Gunbower Discover the beautiful National Park.

Explore waterways of the Murray River, Gunbower Creek and Kerang Lakes.

Experience camping, kayaking or bushwalking in Victoria’s Kakadu.

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Birdwatching In The Gannawarra Shire The abundant lakes, waterways and wetlands of the Gannawarra Shire provide valuable habitats for the many species of water birds found in the Gannawarra.

Many of the Kerang Lakes are recognised RAMSAR-listed wetlands of international significance, and all throughout the region, there are wonderful opportunities to spot some extraordinary and rare native species.

The bird hide at Reedy Lake near Kerang is an ideal viewing platform to see the many waterbirds nesting in the shallow waters.

Information shelters located at Lake Charm and Reedy Lake provide interesting details on the region’s wetlands and waterbirds.

Gunbower National Park and State Park on Gunbower Island are also recognised as a Ramsar Wetland site. As a permanent body of water, Gunbower Creek and the many lagoons provide vital

habitat for feeding and breeding for numerous species.

Lake Cullen, north-east of Kerang where over 75 species of birds have been spotted. After being flood filled in 2016 the lake has been reinvigorated as a birdwatchers paradise as it is an important bird feeding and breeding wetland.

The sighting and photography of endangered

species – the Australasian bittern – has reinforced the significance of the Kerang Wetlands in fauna conservation. Lake Tutchewop is also proving an important bird watchers destination.

Water flows into Lake Murphy has provided ideal conditions for waterbirds, with a pair of brolgas settling in at the lake along with hundreds of other waterbirds.

Local or specialised knowledge on Australian birdlife, education programs and bird watching information can also be accessed at Birdlife Australia.

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Buda Castlemaine To Re-Open

Buda (named after Budapest in Hungary) is a unique heritage asset located in the Central Goldfields town of Castlemaine.

It was the home of noted colonial goldsmith and jeweller, Hungarian-born Ernest Leviny, and his family from 1863 up until 1981, when his last surviving daughter died.

The villa house with its intact furnishings and collection, surrounded by its substantial 1.2 hectare (3 acre) garden, was opened to the public as a house museum in 1982 under the ownership of the Castlemaine Art Gallery and Historical Museum Trustees.

Today it is operated by Buda Incorporated, the custodians who manage the property, normally open to the public five days a week, with a minimum of paid staff and many dedicated volunteers.

The property is the only one of its type in the region, and is considered to be of national historic

significance, listed on both the prestigious Register of the National Estate and Victoria’s Heritage Register.

Late last year Buda was awarded a $120,000 State Government Living Heritage Grant to carry out urgent conservation and repairs to the building.

Work to repair the exterior render on the building façade commenced in early March, just when the impact of the COVID-19 virus was unfolding. The decision was made to close to the public, in-line with other arts and heritage organisations. Tour bookings, functions and public programs were all cancelled, depleting Buda’s main income sources virtually overnight.

Fortunately, the building repair project was able to be continued with minimal disruption for trades on-site, adhering to recommended health and safety guidelines.

According to House Curator, Lauretta Zilles, ‘The silver-lining to the story is that works have

been able to progress more quickly than expected and we are now about two months ahead of schedule.’

Currently, the external render and brickwork re-pointing has all been completed, as well as repairs to some of the internal plasterwork, which is now ready for painting to commence.

‘It has been a challenging time for Buda on the survival front, but on the other hand, an exciting time and opportunity for important repairs and renewal works to the 160 year old house’ said Lauretta. ‘We are very much looking forward to re-opening to visitors the near future.’

Management is proposing to re-open the property to the public commencing with the garden in late June on restricted days from Friday to Sunday and reduced hours from 1 – 4pm. The house will be re-opened when the project works are complete in early August. Any one proposing to visit should check Buda’s website for updated details www.budacastlemaine.org Currently, Buda’s Garden Room venue is available for hire with restricted number gatherings.

The Buda plant nursery is also open from 9.30am – 2.30pm Monday to Wednesday.

Garden Nursery Gift Shop re-opened now Friday, Saturday & Sunday 1pm -4pm For information on their Traditional Arts Fair Re-imagined Workshops go to www.budacastlemaine. org/events Buda is located at 42 Hunter Street Castlemaine.

For further enquiries and information please email admin@budacastlemaine. org or leave a message on Tel: 5472 1032

Bendigo – the greatest boxer of his day This article follows on from the story of Bendigo Thompson the boxer in the May issue of the Bendigo Monthly and aims to provide some additional information about his success.

Up until 1860 the Championship of England was considered the Championship of the World, in the absence of any other comparable contests.

London Prize Ring Rules were introduced in 1838 and governed the conduct of bare knuckle boxing.

Behaviour such as head butting, gouging, scratching and hitting a man while down were outlawed.

In contrast to the well regulated contests of today, a round ended when a man was downed by a punch or throw.

He was then given 30 seconds to rest and return to scratch (the centre of the ring where a scratch line was drawn).

There were no limits to the number of rounds in a fight, so after about 20 or 30 rounds neither boxer had enough strength to knock out his opponent. So then generally one of the contestants had to either give up and surrender, or to cheat.

Bendigo first fought for the Championship in 1839 against James “Deaf ” Burke. Bendigo was one of the most extraordinary characters that ever entered the ring, and the manner in which he caught the public’s imagination can be judged by the fact that his name was given to an important Australian city, and also to one of the greatest racehorses of the 1800’s.

That racehorse won the Eclipse Stakes in 1886, the richest race in England, as well as a host of other top

handicap races.

Bendigo’s proportions were not very imposing for a Champion of England, standing only 5ft 9½in (177cm) tall and weighing 11st 10lb (74kg). But he was a trained acrobat, full of hitting power, and a splendid all round athlete.

Deaf Burke had become Champion of England upon the retirement of Jem Ward. Burke and Bendigo met on February 12 1839, Bendigo at this time being 28 years of age, and Burke thirty. Both knew every trick of the ring, but Burke

lacked the fine condition of Bendigo, and was well beaten by the tenth round.

As a last resort, he dashed in under a merciless hail of blows and tried to smash Bendigo on the ropes. His strength was too far gone by this time, however, and realising this, he deliberately head-butted Bendigo and was fouled out. Burke did this to avoid the shame of throwing in the towel (in those days called throwing up the sponge).

It was six years later when Bendigo again fought for

the English Championship.

This time it was against Ben Caunt, a giant of a man. Caunt stood 6ft 2½in (188cm) and weighed 18st (114kg), although he invariably got down to about 15st (95kg) for important engagements.

His big fight with Bendigo – lasting 93 rounds – took place in Oxfordshire, and created so much interest that a crowd of over 10,000 people gathered to see the event.

This was due mainly to the fact that these two had met twice before and each had beaten the other once.

Bendigo won the first match because Caunt had struck him while he was on his knees, and Caunt had won the second because Bendigo had “gone to grass” to escape punishment.

This third meeting was to decide the “Rubber”, and as they stepped into the ring, the famous Bendigo looked like a pigmy compared to his huge opponent.

Bendigo’s crouching attitude made him appear even shorter than he was, so that he looked like a terrier tackling a bull mastiff.

Yet he cut the big man to pieces, dancing around him and ducking and weaving all the time, then going to earth the moment he got his blows home. Caunt, towering with rage, was “ruled out” eventually for falling without being hit, but many in the crowd felt that Bendigo had not fought him fairly. To win the Championship twice against men of far greater stature was a magnificent feat, and Bendigo deserves to have his name among the greatest of champions.

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Exhibiting Bendigo Art Gallery until 18th OCT 20

The Card Collector

Field notes presents an ambitious new body of work by Central Victorian artist Ross Taylor.

Exploring the landscape, history, people and architecture of Central Victoria and the forces that have shaped it through time, Taylor’s drawing-led practice considers the evocations and resonances of interior and exterior spaces through carefully composed images. Motifs both sacred

Advertising postcards were used for many purposes, including political promotion like the card shown. This postcard was sent out by Jim Cribb, a member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly, to all those people he hoped would vote for him in 1912.

Jim Cribb worked in the family’s retail business in Ipswich and was actively involved in politics at local and state level for 22 years. He represented various political parties over the years and obviously thought that appealing to the working man would be the best way for him to be re-elected. It worked, and he continued as a member of parliament for the next three years. His two brothers were also politicians making them part of a wellknown political dynasty in Queensland at the time.

The other card was given out in Hoadleys chocolates in the 1930’s. Designed to appeal to young children it

Ross Taylor: Field notes

and banal; of the ancient and the everyday are woven and spliced into layered and colour-drenched drawings. Vignettes of daily life are presented alongside moments recalled through memory, chance and the overabundance of visual media in contemporary life that competes for our attention.

Through a dedication to the medium of drawing and the interrogation of colour and spatial

relationships, Taylor’s works read like an expanded notebook; an assemblage of visual ‘field notes’ in which a new – and often playful – chronicle of Central Victoria’s cultural landscape is offered.

Kyneton-based artist Ross Taylor (b. 1982, Northumberland, UK) relocated to Australia in 2009. He holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts (Hons) from the University of Newcastle Upon Tyne.

David Lindsay

is one of a set of 50 cards devoted to magic tricks.

These magic tricks all involved common household items like matchboxes, coins, string and food. They were intended to amuse the adults and keep children occupied for a few hours. It would have taken quite a consumption of chocolate to complete the whole set of cards, so cards would have been swapped and traded.

The card shown is an egg trick called the Acrobatic Egg. The instructions printed on the back of the card are as follows – “Place a hard boiled egg in a wine glass, and place

a second wine glass close alongside, as illustrated.

Ask someone to remove the egg from the first glass and place it in the second glass without touching either of the glasses or the egg. This seems an impossible feat, but if you blow sharply down in the direction of the perpendicular arrow, the egg will jump from one glass to the other.”

I have tried several of the tricks from this set of cards with matchboxes and coins but have never attempted the egg trick. If someone could have a go at this trick, or set it up for a child, I would love to know if it works as well as it should.

David can be contacted at dlindsay5@protonmail.com

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How to buy the best heating system for your home Electric, gas or reverse-cycle air conditioning – which is right for you?

We explain the options.

When the cold really hits in winter, you need to find a middle ground between having a home that’s cosy and a resulting energy bill that won’t send you broke.

This guide will help you heat your home using less power but with maximum effectiveness.

A gas heater can be very efficient and good value for money, and some people prefer the feel of gas heating over electric heaters and air conditioners. Gas heaters can run from reticulated natural gas (gas connected to your home) or bottled LPG, but you need to make

sure you have the right model for the type of gas you have available, as a heater designed for natural gas won’t work with LPG, and vice versa.

Gas heating produces small amounts of waste products: gases including carbon monoxide which are dangerous, and water vapour, which can lead to condensation and mould problems. The two main types of gas heaters deal with these waste products differently.

Flued heaters direct their fumes outside through a flue, or pipe, and are

generally more expensive to buy and install. This removes the carbon monoxide and water vapour from the home, which is safer, but can also create a small amount of heat loss, reducing the efficiency.

Portable, or unflued heaters expel their the fumes and water vapour into the room being heated. Australian standards and regulations strictly limit the amount of emissions allowed, but even so you need to keep the room ventilated.

Gas heaters need to be professionally serviced every few years to ensure they are operating safely and effectively.

NEVER use an outdoor gas heater for indoor heating! They don’t have the same emission standards as indoor gas heaters and can give off a dangerous amount of carbon monoxide and other gases if left running indoors for several hours.

The same applies for your kitchen’s gas cooktop or

oven.

If you have a gas heater of any type (whether flued, portable unflued, or ducted central heating) then make sure to install a carbon monoxide alarm too. They are readily available from hardware stores. This could save your life if the heater develops a fault and starts putting out dangerous amounts of this deadly gas.

If you’re going to leave a heater on all day, a gas heater may be cheaper to run than a portable electric heater, though probably not as cheap as a reverse-cycle air conditioner. However, average national gas prices have risen in recent years and solar power is making electricity much cheaper in many homes. It’s not a given that gas heating is always cheaper than using electricity. Gas is a fossil fuel, a factor to consider if you’re trying to go green.

Before buying a heater Make your home as thermally efficient as you

can, to keep the heat inside in winter and outside in summer.

Eliminate draughts. Make sure windows and doors are well sealed. Use draught excluders and door snakes if needed and close off any rooms you don’t need to heat. But remember that if you’re using a portable gas heater, you need some ventilation.

Insulate the ceiling. Ideally, walls and floors should also be insulated. Rugs can provide some useful insulation on a hard floor.

Curtains and blinds will help keep the warmth from escaping through glass windows and doors.

Before the winter chill hits, think about what sort of heating you’re going to need.

If you know you’re going to need a new electric or gas heater, try to beat the rush and buy one ahead of winter (which is not always easy, as stores often don’t stock many heaters until the

cold weather arrives).

Clean your reverse-cycle air conditioner’s filters to keep it running effectively, and consider whether it needs a service.

If you’re looking at having a new air conditioner or flued gas heater installed, get this done well ahead of the peak cold season; don’t wait until the installers are busy. You might pick up an off-season bargain this way.

Ensure you get the right size of heater for the space you’re looking to heat.

Room heating calculators can be found online; try searching for room heater size.

There are several factors to consider when choosing your heater’s capacity: the climate you live in, the floor area and ceiling height of the room, how much natural sunlight it receives, whether the room is carpeted, whether adjacent rooms or floors above and below are heated, and of course the amount of other insulation.

As a general guide: for moderate climates, a well-insulated room of 20 square metres will probably need a 2000W electric heater or a gas heater with 6–8MJ input.

The same room would need more heating if poorly insulated; even a 2400W electric heater could struggle, and you could need at least a 10–12MJ gas heater. In cold climates, you’ll need still more heating power.

How to keep it cheap

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Only use the heater when you really need to. That sounds obvious, but it’s easy to get into the habit of routinely switching the heater on, when maybe just putting on a jumper is a better option.

Don’t heat rooms to tropical temperatures; for example, try 20 degrees instead of 23 degrees. Each degree less will save about 10% on your energy use.

Only heat the rooms you’re actually using.

Hot air rises to the ceiling, so if you have a ceiling fan with a reverse-direction option, consider using it at a low speed to help circulate the hot air more evenly through the room without creating a downward breeze.

Hydronic heating is another option itworks through heating water (or steam), piping it through the house into panel radiators and returning the water back to the heating system to be reheated.

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Digital divide aged care challenge for older people Age more than any other factor defines digital inequality in Australia The CEO of the Council on the Ageing (COTA) Victoria, Tina Hogarth-Clarke said many older victims of the COVID-19 pandemic have significant challenges in bridging the digital divide as they face the issue of dealing with isolation and illness.“The impact of separation from a lifelong partner, especially where one partner is in an aged care facility in lock down, is naturally for everyone very distressing and can compound the sense of isolation and stress.“This distress is heightened dramatically when one of the partners is unable to use or does not have access to an iPad or mobile phone to see or speak to a partner who has been placed in isolation. “It is important for management in aged care facilities to recognise that partners may not have access to digital devices or the ability to operate them and assist with making the face to face connection.”Ms Hogarth-Clarke said COTA Victoria supports the new guidelines, approved by the National Cabinet, and recently announced by the Prime Minister, as clear and sensible guidelines for care providers and families.“We believe the guidelines ensures safety and is also a sensible approach to be compassionate, respectful and proportionate for each resident and family members, whilst also providing operators with the opportunity for flexibility in managing residents on a case by case basis.“Older Victorians face the daily battle of bridging the digital divide in many aspects of daily life because of the rapid transfer of all essential services online including water, gas and power, pensions, unemployment benefits, medical information, banking, and transport concessions.

Where possible, they should be spared having to battle to see or have online contact with a loved one in an aged care facility,” Ms Hogarth-Clarke added.

New hotline for older Australians during COVID-19 pandemic launched A new COVID-19 hotline will help older Australians get the critical information they need to stay healthy and safe during the pandemic, providing an accessible one-stop source for personal support, questions and up-to-date guidelines.Council on the Ageing (COTA) Australia, National Seniors Australia, Older Persons Advocacy Network (OPAN) and Dementia Australia have banded together, supported by the Commonwealth Government, to create the National COVID Older Persons Information Line.

Older people and carers are encouraged to call 1800 171 866 to speak to friendly, specially trained staff from a senior’s advocacy organisation. OPAN CEO Craig Gear said the hotline will provide particular support to those accessing aged care services who are disproportionately impacted by health precautions and restrictions.“People are scared and confused. Many are unsure what is safe what isn’t. The hotline is an

important part of what will need to be a big community response. We need everyone checking in and supporting older people in aged care in particular because they are vulnerable to both the virus and social isolation,” said Mr Gear.“Our message to older people is that there is no need to do this alone.

There are services there if you need them. There are no stupid questions.”COTA Chief Executive Ian Yates said older Australians often don’t have access to the internet and have understandable concerns and uncertainties about how to minimise their exposure while carrying out all their necessary activities.“The government has very sensibly advised Australians over 70 to stay at home as much as possible. This means many people have questions about what they should or shouldn’t do or how they can get access to groceries, health care and other services. This hotline will provide the information they need and allow them to speak to an organisation they can trust about their concerns,” Mr Yates said.

1800 171 866

National Seniors CEO Professor John McCallum said the service provides experienced and understanding call centre staff who will be a friendly and sympathetic voice at the other end of the line.“It’s unrealistic to expect older Australians who are living alone and are told to stay home, not to suffer some sort of mental anguish, anxiety and uncertainty.“This helpline is there to help them through what are challenging times for all of us, but especially our seniors. We’re all in this together,” Professor McCallum said.Dementia Australia CEO Maree McCabe said we encourage people living with dementia, their families and carers to call and they will be connected with our trained Dementia Australia advisors.“We can offer strategies and support for families with concerns about a loved one in residential care. We can support carers of a loved one at home who might be struggling with isolation or changes in routine,” Ms McCabe said.“And we are here for people living with dementia to talk through their own issues and come up with solutions to support them through this period of uncertainty.”

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Living In A Covid World

Sensor Taps

This edition we examine gadgets and products which might soon become common place in our homes, public and commercial buildings.

For those looking to take up the Federal Governments offer when it comes to renovations you may do well to consider some of these suggestions as hygiene is quickly becoming the new buzz word in town.

Do you really want to touch that tap!

The Enmatic range of touchless taps from Enware-Oras combines advanced technology with Nordic design and engineering to deliver some of the most advanced electronic tapware on the Australian market.

The auto-focus beam incorporates triangulation technology for a more reliable operation and less interference from reflective surfaces, and this is combined with Intelligent Activation Technology.

The optional temperature adjuster allows the user to wash their hands with warm water or brush their teeth with cold water, all with the luxury and hygiene of hands-free operation and the water-saving benefit of automatic shut-off. The range is WaterMark approved, and holds an impressive 6 Star WELS rating for water efficiency. The range is available with mains or battery power and dual fixing point options for extra strength in public washrooms. www.enware.com.au

Plug & play air filtration unit Knock out airborne viruses

Rimless Toilets The rimless bowl removes the hiding places for germs and Caroma’s latest flush & flow innovations give you a more powerful whole bowl clean. So you spend less time cleaning the toilet and more time with the family.

Now that presses your buttons, doesn’t it!

Alcohol sanitisers Alcohol-based solutions should contain between 70%-85% alcohol to eliminate germs by breaking down cell walls.

There are several types of alcohol you can use in disinfecting, but Ethanol is the most readily available and effective virus-killer noted to eliminate viruses including herpes and flu. No matter which alcohol-based solution you choose, make sure to apply it to the surface, rub it in, and then let it dry. A final rinse with water will ensure everything is disinfected, clean, and ready to use again.

The ultimate in air filtration systems, proven to knock out 99% of airborne viruses. These units sold by Veto Medical Technolgy here in Australia are the latest state of the art inovation in air purification. Trusted by airports and hospitals throughout the world the units utilise nano- confined catalytic oxidation, the latest advance in technolgy.

Units are available for domestic use starting in price from approximately $1800. Larger units are available for commercial properties.

The basic unit has great flexibility and is used in smaller areas such as wait rooms, store rooms, offices, homes, workplaces or can be used where there are local spillages of solvent or smoke particulates. It includes our world-wide patented NCCO technology and is ideal for the removal of odour, bacteria and viruses. It also collects allergens & prevents inhalation of suspended particulates. Installation is a breeze requiring no ducting. Enquiries please go to vetomedtech.com.au

ZOONO? People Counting software Once the worlds best kept antimicrobial secret, this odourless, non-leaching, environmentally safe, non-corrosive technology which contains NO ALCOHOL is now available to everyone.

Completely safe for humans, animals, food surfaces and our precious planet, but deadly for bacteria, mould, fungi, and harmful viruses.

When the Zoono application dries, it’s like having millions of sword shaped “road spikes or pins” on the surface that attract, pierce and kill the pathogen (like a pin bursting a balloon) – with just ONE single application.

Sick of counting patrons!

Queensland based company Cohera Tech has been supplying advanced people counting solutions for over a decade.

Their systems have been utilised in large retail enviroments, sporting & service clubs, banks, credit unions, & building societies, performing arts centres and museums, government buildings, libraries, aquatic & recreation centres, universities & TAFES, shopping centres & more.

Given current Covid restrictions what beeter way to track numbers of people entering your business premise and traffic flow.

Employing 3D sensors information is downloaded in real time straight to youtr tablet, PC or mobile phone. The sensors can even accurately differentiate between children, adult and even groups of visitors. Their unique range of sensors are able to classify customers by gender and age groups.Staff are not counted as visitors they simply wear a lanyard with an attached chip that is recognised by the sensor as a staff count and not included in your tally.www.cohera-tech.com.au

ALASEPT Antibacterial surface for door handles Alasept is an invisible, high-quality coating for stainless steel fittings. It is particularly suitable for furniture handles in public buildings, doctors’ surgeries, hospitals and everywhere where perfectly hygienic finishes are important.

Life is vibrant wherever people congregate. The same handles are used repeatedly, and this is exactly where many bacteria, viruses and other pathogens can be found. Particularly in location such as hospitals, doctors’ surgeries, care homes and in public institutions such as kindergartens or schools, the contact frequencies are extremely high.

This innovation for hygiene-sensitive areas can be used as a preventive measure: Alasept, the antibacterial and antiviral highly-effective surface with which stainless steel fittings such as handles can be coated – and therefore provides with effective protection from germs. Alasept claims the number of bacteria is reduced by more than 99.9% and the number or viruses is reduced by more than 99.9999% in just 1 hour of treatment. The antibacterial effect of Alasept is always there, providing reliable protection before and after surface disinfection. www.handlesandmore.com.au

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Puzzle Page NINE LETTER WORD IS PLURAL - Using the letters in the grid (below) find the nine letter word. Each letter must be used only once. Make a list of words of four letters or more. The centre letter must be included and each letter must be used only once. No colloquial or foreign words.

NINE LETTER WORD & DOUBLE WORD SUDOKU This is a word puzzle, instead of numbers enter the letters in the grid (top left). Fill in the grid so that each row, column, and 3 by 3 frame contains every letter in the grid. Each letter can only appear once in each row, column and frame. The nine and seven letter words for this puzzle appear in the boxed shaded area. The nine letter word is also the answer to the top puzzle.

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ACROSS 1. Crowing (over) 5. Levels 9. Poppycock 10. Llama relative 12. Excusing 13. Backcomb (hair) 14. Rank, ... admiral 16. Gunman

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CHURCH NEWS JESUS LOVES EVERYONE I read it in scripture . I know it because of what He has done in my life.

In fact He is here for us all.

People often find that hard to understand.

He came to save sinners and heal us of all diseases .

He’s not racist. His Heavenly Father created mankind. All people have their creation from God .

Growing up in Australia, the country which I love so much for its marvellous natural wonders, is my home.

It belongs to all of us who live here. We see conflict over the virus and it’s possible origin . Chinese people came here during the gold rush looking for answers .

At home I have an old book case with a stamp stating it was made by Chinese labour . It was bought by my grandfather some 100+ years ago at least. Even then there were disagreements. All races harbour elements of racism . It grows from jealousy, envy, revenge, pride, ignorance and cruelty.

Jesus was sent to us to set us free from all evil. We have a choice of course .

We can turn to Him who loves us ALL unconditionally . Or, we can wallow in the pit of pain and disharmony .

By His Grace I’ve learned to forgive much. As a younger man I was not so inclined .

John , writing in his gospel message , talks of the love of God for us. He comes back to it over and over. His love and mercy is endless . So much so that He sent Jesus to us to help us overcome and conquer evil.

However we have free will.

We choose life or death.

That is the opportunity to choose life forever by continually following Jesus.

On the other hand the other

option is choosing death.

Death caused by evil.

In following Jesus we aren’t perfect . But , once we give our lives to Him then He gives us strength to do all things in His name . He forgives us and keeps no record.

Sadly mankind keeps a record of offences and that’s why we see conflict at many levels in society .

Forgiveness comes from knowing Jesus in your heart.

Ps Peter Pritchard Southern Gateway Christian Church.

Suburbs should be identified as hot spots - not local government areas

Residents in some Victorian towns and suburbs with no active coronavirus cases are being discriminated against due to the Andrews Labor Government’s failure to break down cases within local government areas.

Reports last week of Victorians who live within local government areas identified as ‘hot spots’ are being turned away from caravan parks and being denied access to TAFE classes.

Earlier this month, Daniel Andrews gave the go ahead to around 10,000 people attending the Black Lives Matter protest in Melbourne, yet has warned cafes who have 21 customers inside will be fined and is now treating all people who live in ‘hot spot’ council areas as potential cases.

The State Government has been distracted with internal factional brawling and corruption within the Labor Party, which has cost three Ministers and is now at the centre of a major IBAC investigation

SOUTHERN GATEWAY CHRISTIAN CHURCH.

CITY TO HOST WEBINAR ON STRATEGIC ROLE OF COUNCIL The City of Greater Bendigo will host a free webinar for potential Council candidates, focusing on the strategic role of Council.

The session will feature Chief Executive Officer Craig Niemann and Director Corporate Performance Andrew Cooney, as well as Mayor Cr Margaret O’Rourke.

This session will focus on the strategic role of Council including the Community Plan, the annual Budget and long-term financial plan, governance, training and Councillor support.

Mr Niemann said the aim of the sessions was to demystify the role of Council so people can understand what is required of a Councillor and decide if it’s something they want to consider.

“This is a free webinar so we hope that anyone who is considering running for Council can join and learn

more about Council’s decision-making and governance role,” Mr Niemann said.

“We really want to encourage people from different backgrounds to think about running for Council this year. If you are passionate about your community, it could be a great opportunity for you.”

When: Wednesday July 1, 6:30pm-8:30pm Where: Webinar which can be accessed at www. bendigo.vic.gov.au/election2020. The webinar will be interactive so participants can ask questions.

The 2020 Council elections will take place in October this year, To nominate for election, a person must be an Australian citizen or qualified British subject, at least 18 years of age on election day, enrolled to vote in the municipality and eligible to stand under the Local Government Act. Nominations for Council elections open on September 17 and close on September 22.Election day is on October 24.

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IT’S TAX TIME - ARE YOU A POTENTIAL AUDIT TARGET THIS YEAR? Due to the increased incidence of errors being made in tax returns, taxpayers will need to be prepared for increased scrutiny by the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) when preparing their tax return this year.

One of the main areas of concern is in relation to over-claiming of work-related expenses.

Generally, unless expenses are actually incurred in gaining or producing assessable income, no claim is allowed. But this can be a trap too, as many taxpayers think that just because they bought something required for work, it must therefore be deductible, which is not necessarily the case (see work clothing below). Furthermore, no deduction is allowed for expenses that are re-imbursed by an employer, such as Internet or Mobile Phone expenses.

1. Work Clothing A typical example of an expense that may be incurred for work, but which is not deductible, is conventional clothing such as shirts, suits, and shoes.

That is, although an employer may require employees to wear say black pants and a white shirt for work, that requirement does not, therefore, make the cost of those items deductible for tax purposes.

For work clothing to be deductible, it must be; · a compulsory uniform (i.e. cannot be worn by the general public, such as a police uniform). · a non-compulsory uniform (the design of which has been registered by the employer). · Occupation specific clothing (e.g. chef’s checked pants) or · Protective clothing (e.g. safety boots or overalls).

2. Work-Horse Vehicles (i.e. designed to carry more than one tonne) Claiming expenses for these vehicles, which are often used by ‘tradies’, is certainly receiving much more scrutiny from the ATO, following an increase in the incidence of errors such as; · Deductions been claimed at the wrong label on the tax return. · Deductions being made under the cents per kilometre or logbook method. · Claiming 100% of the vehicle expenses when the taxpayer doesn’t have access to another vehicle after hours for private use.

3. Rental Properties The ATO is doubling the number of audits of taxpayers with rental properties, following a very high error rate they have discovered recently. This year there will be a particular focus on; · 100% of loan interest being claimed when, in fact, some of the loan consists of a personal/private portion. · Expenses incorrectly being claimed as repairs rather than being depreciated etc. · Travel expenses to inspect rental properties continuing to be claimed. · Undeclared income and/or expenses being overclaimed where houses are used for holiday accommodation purposes. · 100% of rental property expenses being claimed when family members or friends lease the property at less than market rates. · Holding costs on vacant land (e.g. Interest, rates etc) continuing to be claimed. From the 1st July 2019, even if the land was purchased before that date, these costs are no longer deductible, even if it is the taxpayer’s intention to eventually construct a rental property on the land.

4. Ride-Sourcing The rapid increase in size of this industry has led to increased scrutiny of tax returns submitted by ride-sourcing drivers. This includes data matching vehicle registration details held by ride-sourcing companies. The obligations for these drivers are quite onerous, e.g. ABN and GST registrations, and then, of course, there is the issue of determining what expenses can and can’t be claimed as a tax deduction. Also are they eligible for the instant asset write-off? And what about food delivery drivers? Do the same or different rules apply to them?

5. Home Office This year there has been a surge in the number of people having to work from home due to the coronavirus pandemic. In an attempt to make the process as easy as possible to claim the various home office expenses incurred, the ATO is allowing a rate of 80 cents per hour to be claimed for the hours worked from home between the 1st March and the 30th June 2020. Multiple people living in the same house can each claim this rate and there is no longer a requirement to have a dedicated work area. But will this rate result in the best tax outcome for you? It may not, as during this period and using this rate, no separate claim can be made for expenses such as stationery, phone or internet, which can be claimed if instead the traditional 52 cents per hour method was to be used. And then there is the question - is travelling between home and the office (e.g. for meetings) during the pandemic now deductible?

SUMMARY Tax law is continually changing and consequently so also is the focus of the ATO each year.

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