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Have you seen this weed? Alligator weed (Alternanthera philoxeroides) can be mistaken for a vegetable but is a State prohibited weed which has been found mostly growing in suburban backyards in Melbourne, with a few infestations in Bendigo and Warragul. Agriculture Victoria leading biosecurity officer Emily Hill said State prohibited weeds (SPW’s) are the highest category of declared noxious weeds in Victoria. “Alligator weed is native to South America and is regarded as one of the worst weeds. It is a declared

noxious weed in all states and territories of Australia because of the harm it can cause to the economy and environment,” Ms Hill said. “Alligator weed is a particularly hard weed to eradicate because it grows rapidly both on land and in water. It can grow from plant fragments spreading from a parent infestation to produce new infestations downstream. “Mats of alligator weed can cover an extensive area, impact on irrigation and recreational activities, displace local native flora, damage habitat for native animals, clog up drains and

other infrastructure and block water flow. “On land it can be spread by mowing or sharing plants and can quickly invade your yard, making a mess of backyard gardens, smothering other plants and spreading to congest waterways. Alligator weed can be mistaken for the vegetable Mukunuwenna, or sessile joyweed (Alternanthera sessilis), which looks similar and has short, round leaves. “It is unsafe to eat as it accumulates heavy metals from the soil.” Agriculture Victoria is responsible for eradicating alligator weed from all land in Victoria and has been working closely with local authorities, land managers and community groups to eradicate the plant. “Please don’t attempt to treat

or dispose of this weed yourself. Agriculture Victoria will treat, remove and dispose of alligator weed safely, and at no cost to the landowner,” Ms Hill said. You can find more about alligator weed or other State prohibited weeds online. If you think you may have seen alligator weed, please contact Agriculture Victoria on 136 186 or weed.spotters@agriculture. vic.gov.au

New La Trobe library opens to the community Bendigo is now home to a state-of-the-art library that promises to connect the local community to La Trobe University’s world-class teaching and research. The final building in the $50 million Bendigo Campus Transformation Project, the library incorporates the substantial and historic Sandhurst collection, active learning spaces, a digital learning lab, modern event spaces, and local Indigenous artwork. Professor Dewar said he anticipated the new cultural heart of La Trobe’s Bendigo campus would become a regular gathering place for staff, students and members of the community. “This impressive new library will play an important role in nurturing collaboration, research and learning – not only for our staff and students, but also the

local community,” Professor Dewar said. “It will offer the latest in technology and flexible learning spaces – but it will also be a place where people can gather, relax, explore ideas, have a coffee and enjoy artwork and events. “We encourage the Bendigo community to come to the campus and see it for themselves,” he said. University Librarian, Ms Fiona Salisbury said, like many libraries around the world, this new building incorporates the concept of libraries as the ‘third space’. “This library will be a community gathering point – a place for ideas and discussion. It’s a collaborative learning space between the home and workplace,” Ms Salisbury said. “Ensuring the library is reflective of the community’s needs, as well as being a

Bendigo National Trust Many 19th century buildings and cast iron ornamentation were saved during the 1950s/60s due to the work of Graeme Robertson and he is to be honoured at an event on the 30th May (2pm) at the La Trobe Arts Institute organised by the local National Trust Branch. Spokesperson for the Branch, Darren Wright, said today “ Graeme Robertson made a significant contribution at a time when authorities were tearing down historical buildings

throughout Victoria. He published his first book ‘Victorian Heritage’ in 1960 which captured in words and photographs the beauty of the state’s iron work. He also worked hard to found the Victorian Branch of the National Trust in 1956. Robertson was appalled that Councils throughout Victoria were ordering the destruction of cast iron verandahs at that time.” he said. Robertson’s own Cast Iron Collection was gifted to the

culturally safe space for our Indigenous students and community, was a vitally important component of the design.” Bendigo Campus Director Dr Julie Rudner said the new library incorporates impressive digital resources as well a vast collection of physical books, including the historic Sandhurst collection. “We are grateful to local couple, Dr William and Mrs Carol Holsworth, for their generous contribution to the development of a permanent home for the Sandhurst collection,” Dr Rudner said. “Thanks to their foresight and generosity, this important collection that provides insight into the literary culture of mid-19th century Bendigo, is now protected.” Features of the library include: · The Sandhurst collection – a unique collection of 2500

works that provide insight into the literary culture of the Bendigo community in the mid-19th century, including novels, periodicals, biographies, histories and memoirs · Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) teaching labs, providing an engaging student experience · Artwork by local indigenous artist, Kane Nelson, which reflects the journey of learning · Active learning spaces designed to inspire learning and self-discovery · A 460 square metre events space to support the social and cultural activities of the University and community La Trobe University library welcomes members of the local community to join and use the library. View information on community membership here or email library@latrobe.edu.au.

National Trust which advertised for a custodian to take care and exhibit the Collection. The Greater Bendigo City Council won the rights but it has remained in storage for the past 20 years and has never been exhibited. Mr Wright said “ The event will hear Dr Denis Robertson talk about his father’s life and Architectural Historian, Professor Miles Lewis will speak on the history of cast iron. It will give an insight into the struggles of the 1960’s to save our heritage.” “Bendigo lost many historic buildings and verandahs

during that time including verandahs on the Hopetoun Hotel, the City Family Hotel, the Oriental Hotel and many more. It was very much out with the old and in with the new. Authorities did not understand the importance of 19th century architecture. A fine example of a building that was not destroyed is the Shamrock Hotel, today displaying its cast iron splendor and admired by so many visitors and local residents over many years.” The event is free and open to the public bookings are essential. Ph 0447473674

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Some of Greater Bendigo’s most talented young artists have been recognised at the City of Greater Bendigo’s 2021 Raw Arts Awards in a special presentation at The Capital with the Mayor Cr Jennifer Alden. The aim is to showcase and foster the talents and artistic pursuits of young people in the region aged from 10 to 25 years of age and this year’s awards attracted 95 entries. The winner and a highly commended entry are recognised in four categories: visual arts, literature, digital media and performing arts. Mayor Cr Jennifer Alden said the awards and exhibition provided an opportunity for young people to profile their work, receive public

and financial recognition and support further studies in their chosen arts field. “I would like to congratulate all of the artists who took part in this year’s awards. We are so fortunate to have such talented young people living in our community,” Cr Alden said. “We had a strong response for the awards and interestingly the literature category saw an increase in entries compared to previous years with submissions in fiction, short stories, poetry and even a screenplay.” Winners in each category received a $1,000 cash prize and a $250 cash prize was awarded to highly commended artists. The 2021 Raw Arts Awards winners and highly commended

entries are: Digital Media Award: Highly commended: Maddie Kay for ‘I’m in love with fictional characters’ Winner: Leroy Miller for ‘Holding On’ Literary Award: Highly commended: Uzzielle Santos, Freiheit Winner: Jobe Thomson, Come Spring Performing Arts Scholarship: Highly Commended: Tara Muscatello, Music Winner: Jade Cuskelly, Music and Drama Visual Arts Award Highly Commended: Cody Dewit-Hayes for Breach Loaded Acid Trip Winner: Lilly Skipper for Things, therefore I am

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Lovell gets win on new online learners’ testing system. “This is a common-sense move by the government, and while the delay has beenfrustrating, I encourage the Minister to meet his own timeline and implement the new system state-wide as quickly as possible.” The Liberal Member for Northern Victoria Wendy Lovell has welcomed the introduction of a new testing system allowing young Victorians to obtain their learners permit online but questioned why the system was not available state-wide now. Ms Lovell called for online learner permit testing in August last year after being inundated with constituents complaining about the huge backlog of applicants waiting to do their tests created by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Ms Lovell congratulated Shepparton man David Doherty who advocated for the Andrews Labor Government to implement an online learners permit system and she was proud to sponsor Mr Doherty’s Victorian Parliament e-petition calling for the change. The program was launched in Gippsland last month and the system will not be available to all young Victorians until the end of June. The new test takes learners through a course that is a mix of theory, visual

graphics, and interactive videos prior to a final assessment. Ms Lovell said while the online learners permit test will be more convenient for applicants, those successful will still need to attend VicRoads to confirm their identity, have their photo taken and complete an eyesight test and be subjected to the usual conditions of a learner driver like having a licenced driver beside them as they learn to drive.

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blood ( there are some unknowns in my family history ) Mr Carter has pretty much summed up how I see my involvement in hunting. As taught by my adoptive father and my uncles who were taught by their fathers With the approach of the much abbreviated Victorian hunting is important to me as it provides a connection duck hunting season soon to the natural world and to begin I feel my thoughts it’s life and death realities. on some aspects of the way I look upon hunting may be When hunting I am part of my country and of interest to yourself and environment. The traditions your readers. Also of interest is the recent of my ecological knowledge encompass sustainable launch of the Traditional harvesting of game and reOwner Game Management specting their worth by not Strategy by Agriculture wasting them. Hunting is a Minister Mary-Anne very intimate and personal Thomas at Lake Tang Tang way for me to honour the in March this year. At Creator who has provided this launch local Dja Dja the duck, deer and everyWurrung CEO Mr Rodney thing else to sustain my life. Carter said in reference to The Supermarket may be the Aboriginal Traditional easy and perhaps efficient Owner position on hunting ; but very antiseptic. A bit “Hunting, as an experience, like driving to Melbourne is very important to us as on the freeway. Hunting and a way to stay connected to indeed, growing your own Country, to put Traditional food is more like the old Ecological Knowledge into Calder Highway. practice, and to honour our Challenging and always reliance on Culture and Country for our sustenance”. changing but very real and Now, even though as far as grounding. I know I have no Aboriginal Harold Hall, Huntly

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Maiden Gully Monsants Road Development Eight objections from adjacent and nearby residents have been received at the City of Greater Bendigo for yet another development application to create serviced residential lots within a floodway area. How many residents within the City of Greater Bendigo have witnessed or personally have experienced the effects of continued approval of land developments within floodway areas by the Council (COGB) engineering and planning staff that ultimately increase the flood flows through adjacent properties and also increase the height of flood flows within their neighbourhoods. Local planning and engineering consultants together with Council planners and engineers appearing at hearings will it take before Councillors wake up that Council staff are getting it 100% wrong when they approve developments in floodway areas that result in the

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removal of flood storage and redirecting of flood flows / increasing of flood flows through other privately owned land with homes already constructed. These Maiden Gully residents are about to experience what some residents in the Epsom, Ascot and Huntly, Golden Square and Kangaroo Flat areas have been experiencing for years. R.Hughes, Bendigo

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Victorian fox and wild dog bounty collections resumed on Monday 1 March 2021, in line with current COVIDSafe requirements. Agriculture Victoria has a The Bendigo Monthly will bring you updates with COVIDSafe Plan for each every future issue bounty collection centre. regarding the plight If you are attending a of these Maiden Gully collection centre, you must residents and their fight comply with COVIDSafe with Council planning & requirements including engineering staff to not physical distancing, good recommend more hygiene practices. construction in the Electronic funds transfer Maiden Gully Creek floodway area that will increase (EFT) is the preferred flooding of adjoining method of payment so properties. We also aim to please bring your EFT deget Councillors comments tails to the collection centre. on this ongoing flooding Stay safe by following the saga in the City of Greater COVIDSafe requirements Bendigo and what their and, if you feel unwell, get respective views are. tested and stay home.

Acceptable entire fox scalps and entire wild dog body parts will be collected from eligible members of the public at specific dates and times, and from sites scheduled as collection centres. Please note that no entire-fox scalps or entire wild dog body parts will be accepted at any public counter or state government office. Collections will only be accepted at the designated times and will run until the end of October. You can view the Collection schedule for North West Victoria or call the Customer Contact Centre on 136 186.

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EDUCATING DOG OWNERS ON CONFINING THEIR DOG Animal Welfare Victoria has recently launched an advertising campaign educating Victorian dog owners about the importance of keeping their dog safely confined to their property. Targeting dog owners in regional and peri-urban areas, the campaign highlights the legal obligation of keeping a dog confined to Photo: Artists,Bronwyn Morton, Anne Mawson, Penny Silver and Kerry Williams its property and how doing so will keep the animal and the community safe. Animal Welfare Victoria Director of Pets and Animal Welfare Dr Tracey Marsden wants Victorian dog owners to be aware of The group exhibition community arts projects we already have,” explains their responsibilities. “Inside Job” will showcase over the past decade. They Mawson. “It’s law to keep your dog works by four stalwarts of value collaboration and The collection of art, that securely confined to your Echuc.a support each other in their includes works on paper, Moama Arts Initiative. The artistic pursuits. canvas and board, celebrates property; this means yards group has strong The title of their first group the creativity individuals can must have a closed connections to EMAI and exhibition, Inside Job, gain from focusing on what The Foundry Arts Space and explores their different is immediately before us, each artist has contributed approaches to art making. and what comes from within many ways to the arts in “In recent times, we have in. This approach may be the Echuca Moama region. experienced isolation that intuitive, spontaneous and Bronwyn Morton, Anne has restricted our ability to process driven. Mawson, Penny Silver and explore the outside world. Inside Job opens at the Kerry Williams have worked We have all had to make do, Foundry Arts Space on May together on many compromise, and use what 22 until 20 June, 2021. Victoria’s capacity to manage Queensland fruit fly and protect horticultural production and jobs will be reinforced with a $6.4 million investment in the Victorian Budget 2021/22. Queensland fruit fly is a serious pest that can affect production and markets in horticulture industries – more than $1 billion of Victoria’s horticultural exports are susceptible to damage from fruit fly. The State Government’s investment will back the implementation of the Fruit Fly Strategy for Victoria, which promotes a community and industry-led approach to the issue. The government’s work to manage Queensland fruit fly will protect the 14,000 jobs supported by horticulture production across the state. Fruit fly can build up in

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gate and an escape-proof fence that it can’t jump over or get through.” “Dogs can find themselves in dangerous situations if they escape their properties such as getting lost, sustaining a traffic injury or fighting with other dogs.” “Keeping a dog safe at home will also prevent it from rushing, chasing or attacking a person or another animal, all of which have significant legal consequences.” RSPCA Victoria CEO Dr Liz Walker said wandering dogs can pose a risk to the community and are an ongoing burden for animal shelters and pounds. “The RSPCA receives many dogs that have escaped their property or become lost.

Unfortunately, many lost dogs in Victoria – around 21 per cent - are never reclaimed by their owners.” “To reduce the likelihood of a dog escaping, it’s important that owners are doing what they can to enrich the animal’s environment at home with plenty of exercise, mental stimulation and attention.” Animal Welfare Victoria’s dog confinement campaign will run until Wednesday 26 June across digital, print and outdoor media. For more information about safely confining your dog visit https://agriculture.vic. gov.au/livestockand-animals/animal-welfare-victoria/dogs/legal-requirements-for-dog-owners/ confine-your-dog

Management of fruit fly in Victoria home gardens and unmanaged lands which then leads to problems on productive farms. The strategy, which has been developed in close consultation with industry, will deliver awareness programs that empower the community and growers to keep their crops free of damage from Queensland fruit fly. As part of the Budget investment, $5.3 million will be available in grants for Victoria’s three key horticultural regions – the Yarra Valley, Sunraysia and the Goulburn Murray. These grants will fund Regional Fruit Fly Co-ordinators to deliver on-ground help to manage Queensland fruit fly such as monitoring, community awareness programs, hot spot management and trialling of new techniques for improved

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management. The strategy will build on the successes of the Managing Fruit Fly in Victoria Action Plan 2015-2020. In addition, it will keep Victoria free from biosecurity risks such as exotic fruit fly species while investing in research, contributing to national systems and facilitating trade. The Fruit Fly Strategy for Victoria 2021-25 will be released next month, with implementation to begin soon after. The Budget initiative supports the government’s Agriculture Strategy and will help to ensure Victorian growers are well placed to respond to biosecurity risks, while promoting and building confidence in the sector for international markets and the community.

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BENDIGO FAMILY HISTORY GROUP

In 1907 Cohns Brewery issued what was, the first collectable cigarette type card in the Bendigo region of Victoria.

Cohns collectables, Cobber! Local Bendigo brewers, Cohns Brothers produced a non-alcoholic beer to satisfy the temperance activists. Originally it was called Tonic Ale. Cartof Hulzy Correspondent

brewery in Bendigo’s Victoria Street was producing ale and porter. https:// australianfoodtimeline.com. au/ In1916, the same In 1907 Cohns Brewery temperance advocates issued what was, the first succeeded in their quest to have pubs close at six o’clock, collectable cigarette type and the brew was re-named card in the Bendigo region of Victoria. The die cuts 6 o’clock Lager. Cohn Brothers was a brand featured local Bendigo and well-known in Bendigo from district football clubs. This extremely rare set is rates 10 the gold rush days until the 1970s. Their first venture, on out 10 rarity rating by Aussie arriving at the gold fields, was a pub, the Criterion Hotel. They were, perhaps, a little over-lavish in the hotel’s appointments. Failing to recoup their expenses, they were forced to sell the business after a year. The Rules Collectables. brothers turned their hand to making drinks rather than The cards show two beer bottles on a rounded back selling them. Initially, they focused on soft drinks, cider with a club colour panel and initial across the front. A and raspberry vinegar, but tab at the bottom of the card by 1856 the Cohn Brothers

shows the team’s name Cohn Brothers Brewery, established in 1858, became a public company on 17 November 1887, and the following year the aerated-water factory of John Wharton was purchased. The company took over the Bridgewater Brewery in 1893. This may explain why the clubs featured on the die cut cards include football clubs close to the Bridgewater area, Dingee, Kamarooka, Raywood & Sebastian. Local Bendigo clubs, South Bendigo, Epsom United and Long Gully are also seen on this issue of the Cohns die cut cards. Only 7 clubs are known to be represented. As a a junior Cohns Cobber in the 1950s I find these local Bendigo Cohns collectables fascinating.

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Bendigo Family History Group are seeking your help. Like everyone else in this world the group has been affected by COVID. “We are pleased to say that we now have permission to reopen our volunteer family history research assistance service which we have conducted in the Bendigo Library for many years” said Michael Trounson spokeperson for the group. “The COVID situation has made us evaluate how we manage this service and, coupled with the fact that several members are quite elderly, we are seeking to expand our volunteer network.” “The volunteer times are Wednesdays 10 am to 1pm and 1pm to 4pm and Saturdays 10am to 1pm.” “We do have to abide by the Library COVID safe plan which would be explained. We are allowed to have two volunteers on duty and could help up to 4 persons at any time (eg 2 couples). There would therefore be 6 persons in our area. We will provide the appropriate training. Please, could you consider joining our team?” “The old adage of “Many hands make light work” will certainly help us to continue our worthwhile community service. Just one three hour volunteer session a month would be a big help and assist us to maintain our tradition of service”. Those interested parties should contact Michael Trounson. mtrounson1@gmail.com

The Card Collector David Lidsay Correspondent Royal families were a popular subject for postcard collectors in the late 1800s and early 1900s. The postcard shown nearby features the rulers of the Grand Duchy of Hesse (or Hessen). This territory has a long history going back to the 12th century and is still a German state today with Wiesbaden as its capital. Long after this postcard was published the last Grand Duke of Hesse died in a plane crash along with his family in 1937 on the way to his brother’s wedding. The plane hit a tall chimney while trying to land in bad weather in Belgium due to the Duke’s wife giving birth on board. All the passengers died. The Duke’s funeral was attended by many from the European royal families including a 16 year old Prince Philip, who never spoke publicly of his grief but took a long time to recover from this tragedy. Hesse was then absorbed into Nazi Germany and two years later was embroiled in World War II. The football card shown was printed in Bendigo and was given away by Lenten’s Shamrock Store, a tobacconists in the Shamrock Hotel. It is one of only two sets of

football cards known to exist that were issued by businesses in country Victoria up to that time. Lenten’s produced a set of 98 cards showing footballers from the five teams that comprised the Bendigo Football League. There were two quirks of this set of cards – firstly the card numbers related to the numbers on the footballers’ backs which resulted in some duplication, and there was an uneven distribution of cards between the teams, with Sandhurst featuring 26 footballers and Rochester only 14. Thirteen of these Bendigo League players also played senior VFL football which was quite an achievement. Vic Profitt from South Bendigo for example, played 4 games for Geelong. The photos were supplied by the famous local photographers Bartlett Brothers. It is a pity that the cards were not printed in colour but they are an attractive and fairly rare set today. Lenten’s opened a second store in Bendigo in the mid twenties at 14 Charing Cross where the Bendigo Bank stands today. Stickers were applied to the back of some of the cards showing the new address, giving collectors something extra to collect. David can be contacted at dlindsay5@protonmail.com

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Fitzpatricks Home Timber & Hardware Fitzpatricks is your one stop shop for all hardware, nursery, gardening, timber supplies, paint, plumbing and much more. They have been locally owned and operated since 1923 and support your local community. Shane and Kim Fitzpatrick and the team here are all locals and are always happy to go beyond to help with all your hardware needs. They have a huge bright open shop full of plenty of stock with a massive range. They also have a large carpark for ample parking, a beautiful nursery and a drive thru undercover timber yard. The store is located at 320 Eaglehawk Road, California Gully. “The

HOME of Bendigo” Make sure to drop in and support your local hardware store that supports your community today. Congratulations To Jayden Rice Jayden began working for Fitzpatricks Home Hardware of a weekend in 2006 as a junior at 15. During this time, he completed both schooling at Eaglehawk Secondary and Bendigo Senior. Shortly after finishing VCE in 2008 Jayden began working full time in the retail shop. He was part of the store move from Eaglehawk to our bigger and brighter shop in California Gully in 2010. While working here, Jayden was given the opportunity

WHAT NEXT? Church News Photo: Jayden Rice retail staff member of the year for Victoria and Tasmania

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you ask not.” When I minister to people I offer to pray for their needs and talk them about Jesus . When that happens Jesus is listening and He answers in wonderful ways. ....always better than we can imagine the way of the World and Ps Peter Pritchard. . I can’t answer their needs. remain in conflict or chaos. Jesus does. I recommend to you that I turn to Him in my times Jesus is the Way. He invites After Jesus died and He of trials and through my us all to come to Him and reappeared to the apostles faith in Him I come through they were perplexed on how be comforted , strengthened victoriously . He is the God and loved unconditionally. to handle such events . I of “ more than enough.” figure many of us would feel Nobody else can do that .... I encourage you to reach nobody. like that. out to Jesus. The Apostles Jesus walked this Earth as He reassured them that did just that in their time of a man sharing His life with it was He. They gathered confusion . An many to the point of death around for reassurance. extraordinary anointing was as an innocent man. In It’s no different today. on the way. scripture it says “ He healed We have many social, It was being prepared for them all.” That is still political, financial and after His Ascension into available today. domestic situations arising Heaven. This is what the World continuously that we are I invite those of you who needs to know and grow in. are battling life just now; sit almost exhausted coping We are all invited to cry out down and ask Jesus to help with them. to Jesus for His help. He says you. Indeed ask Him into So what do we do? We have two options . Walk ... “ you have not because your life .

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to be Store Manager which he accepted. Since then, Jayden has worked towards building a great team of local staff and a fantastic product range, as well as overseeing a constantly changing retail/ hardware industry. In 2019 he won retail staff member of the year for Victoria & Tasmania for the Hardware industry. Outside of work Jayden enjoys the outdoors and is a mad keen fisherman, he also enjoys renovating his own home here in Eaglehawk. Jayden enjoys helping all his regular loyal customers and welcomes any new faces to drop in and see the team at Fitzpatricks Home Timber and Hardware. “Keep it local with Fitzy’s”

Scripture Adv . “that He will regard “ But nofor weapon is formed the against prayer of theshall destitute , and not you prosper....” despise their prayer.” Ps 102:17.

Sunday service at 10 am. Y Community Hall opp Aldi, Kangaroo Flat. All welcome in Jesus name. Enquires to Ps Peter Pritchard. 0413682999.

In case you missed it Bootcamp is back in Bendigo for young farmers Agriculture Victoria is running its first face-to-face Young Farmer Business Bootcamp in 12 months in Bendigo in June. Agriculture Victoria’s Young Farmer Network is excited to announce the twoday business bootcamp for those who are young or new to managing a farm business and wanting to forge a long and successful career in beef, sheep or mixed farming enterprises.

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Caravan Holidays The New Trend Peter Rhodes Lifestyle & Leisure Roadshow And the buzz is: Caravan Travel is the way to go! “With all of the problems we’ve faced over the past few months, some joy is emerging travel.” “ Once upon a time buying a caravan was a tough process, going back and forth to different yards, but today’s world is so much simpler. Many people now do their research online, and then come to our show, to view their desired caravan choices first hand, it’s so easy” say’s Peter. “Today’s caravan is almost like bringing your own home along which includes your own ensuite, washing machines, diesel heaters, solar powered and very comfortable furniture.” “And you can see the van of your dreams this month Friday 28th, Saturday 29th and Sunday 30th at the Annual Bendigo Lifestyle and Leisure Roadshow, at the indoor centre, Bendigo showgrounds. 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 older Australians, and I might add, not so old Aussies, are taking to the form of personal travel.

“My family prefer the combination of road travel and use the huge amount of safe free camping areas The main reason is - it’s inexpensive, it’s fun, and we get to stay at places we like.” “Technology in part is the key here, Diesel vehicles are extremely powerful and are

inexpensive to run, which means it’s not á major expense take the many popular sized vans on the market today, anywhere in Australia.” “My family prefer the combination of road travel and use the huge amount of safe free camping areas, together with the many caravan on site parks. My best mate and his family prefer the more rugged offroad style, whilst my wife and I prefer the caravan parks and again there is a van to accommodate both of our forms of travel.”

“Yes, but do vans cost a lot? Absolutely not. There are caravans to suit every budget, and style of activity, again this is why going to a caravan expo is so worthwhile, as there are so many different brands to choose from, as well as experts to help, from choice of van, towing vehicle and any accessories you may need, all within your budget.” “One senior caravan dealer said recently that he sees so many people of all ages, eager now to see their own country, particularly as international travel is not an option for a long while to come.” “Coming soon to Bendigo, is the Annual Bendigo Lifestyle and Leisure Roadshow, a caravan and outdoor living show with all the latest model caravan, campers and accessories from which to choose. Jayco, plus other well-known brands this year will be bringing a huge array of caravans to the show, which is now in its 17th Year takes place at the Bendigo Prince of Wales Showgrounds in Holmes Rd. “ “The show, will be fully complying with all covid protection protocols, so your assured of safety.” Tickets are available at the door, or you can buy on line through their web site www.lifestyleandleisureroadshow.com.au/

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Millard MFlow series to feature at Bendigo Lifestyle & Leisure Roadshow Elaine Williams Correspondent For over 75 years Millard caravans have been a regular sight on Australian roads. One could well argue this iconic brand is the Hills Hoist of Australian highways. Donway Caravans in Shepparton have been promoting the Millard brand since their inception and have seen sales rise dramatically in recent times as more and more Aussies

The bones of the Mflow is as you would expect from a high quality builder such as Millard, containing their signature Aluminium frame, Hot dipped galvanised chassis and even a 1 piece sandwich pressed composite roof! realise their dream of exploring our nation at their own pace. Built in Australia for Australian conditions, the Millard brand is one all should seriously consider when looking to purchase a caravan. Released in 2019 the MFlow series is Millards answer to an affordable family caravan. Packed with features but without the hefty price ticket, the MFlow range offers four floorplans in the range, starting with the 17ft 6in two-berth MFlow with an L-shape dinette; a 19ft 6in two-berth with cafe dinette; a 21ft two-berth with cafe dinette and the 22ft double-bunk van with L-shaped dinette or with a triple-bunk option. All models have a north-south front double bed and full ensuite at the rear, and feature Millard’s own in-house 4in galvanised chassis and aluminium frame with one-piece fibreglass composite front/roof panel and aluminium sheet sides. The MFlow even has black checkerplate lower panels on the sides and rear! Other key features across the range include a 160watt solar panel, 110Ah AGM house battery, Finch RV CD/MP3/USB player, 24in LED TV/DVD, two 95-litre water tanks, an external awning, reverse-cycle air-conditioner and 15-inch alloy wheels. A front-loader 2.5kg washing machine, four-burner hob

Pictured: Millard Flow 19’6

and grill and a 190-litre three-way fridge/freezer are standard inclusions for all but the 17ft6in model. The bathroom has ample room, with a large separate shower and more than enough storage space for the essentials. If you’re considering some off-the-grid camping with the Millard MFlow, the 160watt panel, 110Ah AGM battery, 180 litres of fresh water capacity and two 9kg gas bottles should see you though a week or two if you’re careful to conserve supplies and get a good amount of sunlight into the solar panel. If you’re planning some longer bush stays, an additional solar panel is on the options list (as is a grey water tank).

Interior Millard MFlow 19’6 variant with all the modern comforts of home

and aftermarket additional battery options are plentiful. So be sure at this years show to drop by The Donway Caravans display in the Exhibition Centre Hall (E09). Here you will be able to view firsthand the MFlow and other quality caravans such as the Emerson 22ft triple bunk. For those wishing to view Donways full range of vans and services you can always visit their website donwaycaravns.com.au or give the team a call on (03)9052 4652. Donway Caravans: 7851 Goulburn Valley Highway Kialla 3631 Victoria (Opposite the Shepparton Airport). Well worth a visit.

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14 We’re back in Bendigo – and we love it, are the words of Bendigo Indoor Lifestyle show General Manager Chris Evans

“This show has been at the Bendigo showgrounds for the past 20 years without interruptions, he said, and we’re so glad to be back. He went onto say to that the COVID pandemic, although not over, has substantially subsided, which allows us to present our iconic show in Bendigo.” “Bendigo has always been one of the most successful roadshows in our family, mainly because it’s an indoor show, however because there has been a huge interest in the show, we’ve had to extended out on to the arena. The show starts on Friday May 28th, 29th and 30th, at the Rural Centre, Bendigo Show Grounds in Holmes road, an ideal spot. Also, being indoors does allow us to feature a lot more entertain-

ment, as kids’ activities food and wine, plus one of our new popular feature Reptile Kingdom Australia, the snake man, what more could you ask for.” “And there will be caravans, most of the major brand caravans will be on display, they will include Jayco, Lotus, Leader, Blue Sky and Royal Flare, Kokoda Millard, Franklin and Freestyle to name a few. As well see, Boats, campers and Camping Accessories, Fishing, Bikes. 4x4’s. Motorcycles. and tow vehicles. “And we are covid safe. As per the requirement of the Victorian government health department, any patrons and exhibitors before purchasing tickets & entering the precinct,

will be required to be electronically registered (QR Code) with their details at the entrance. (Name, post code, email address, and telephone number etc.) This is for COVID-19 contact tracing requirements and will be held by Health Victoria for 28 Days, then destroyed. BENDIGO SHOWGROUND BENDIGO EXHIBITION CENTRE AND RURAL PAVILON - MAY 2021 FRIDAY 28th. SATURDAY 29th & SUNDAY 30th Booking are available at the gate, or line, and it’s an easy as going to our web site, www.lifestyleandleisureroadshow. com.au/ and book one day, or many as you like, it’s so easy.

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Bendigo Ford To Unveil New Victory Caravan “Equipped with many standard inclusions and loads of storage, the Victory GT (0ff road) ensures a sense of independence for the longest of times away from home”. N.Nicholas Correspondent

Fantastic news for caravan enthusisats as Bendigo Ford unveil their new range of caravans. Customers will no doubt be over the moon knowing warranties, servicing and quality won’t be an issue given their purchase is backed by one of Bendigo’s leading car dealerships. An added bonus is Bendigo Ford unlike other competitors has the abilty to match the perfect vehichle with your van. Bundle deals will be the future I,m sure. How many times have you heard someone had gone out and bought a van only to find out their vehichle isn’t really up to the task of towing it? In my past career working on national caravanning magazines this is a far too often a familar cry. Be one of the first to view the new Victory Caravan range at the Bendigo Lifestyle and Leisure Roadshow. Bendigo Ford will be displaying models from the GT range. Both are available in numerous sizes with multiple floorplans

designed to cater for clients varying needs and budgets. Manufactured by Network RV P/L an Australian owned company who has been designing and manufacturing caravans for over 30 years. With 7 factories located around Campbellfield, Victoria they are a leader in their field. Other well- known brands they manufacture include Network RV Caravans, Victory Caravans, NextGen Caravans and Elite Caravans. The GT (Off Road) range of caravans is directed to the holiday maker who appreciates the luxuries whilst away. Standout features include; full independent 3.5t tuff ride suspension, DO35 off road hitch, 2 x 170w solar, 2 x 100ah battery and 16” alloy wheels. And the interior?, well the photo’s speak for themselves pure luxury on wheels. In the near future the Victory LS (touring) range will be available to view as well at Bendigo Ford. Features of this range include; reverse cycle A/C, full-ensuite, pillow top queen size mattress, 15” alloy wheel, 2 x 95 litre fresh water storage, 1 x 95 litre grey water, 1 piece fibreglass roof, aluminium composite walls, CNC interlocking furniture, 170w solar, 100ah battery 2” riser, 12” brakes 3.5t roller rocker suspension, 6” permigal chassis and reverse cameras. For those wishing further details please contact Victory Caravans Bendigo on 5445 6789 or visit the website www.bendigomotorgroup.com.au alternatively see them at the show or drop in anytime to their showroom located at 37 Midland Highway Epsom.

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OUTDOOR DINING TRIAL TO CONTINUE UNTIL APRIL 2022 Council has endorsed a recommendation to extend the expanded outdoor dining trial until April 30, 2022. Last year in September the City of Greater Bendigo supported 51 businesses to expand their outdoor dining offer, which was seen as a way to assist the hospitality sector to increase its ability to trade as COVID-19 restrictions began to ease. The trial included the option for businesses to expand along footpaths, into

car parks and the northern-side of Bull Street in the city centre was closed. The trial was due to end on June 30, 2021. Mayor Cr Jennifer Alden said the tail of the pandemic was long and continuing with expanded outdoor dining was one way to assist the local economy to recover. “Outdoor dining has added to the overall vibrancy of the city centre and in suburban and rural areas where businesses have taken up the

opportunity,” Cr Alden said. “Community consultation broadly confirmed support for the initiative, however Council understands there are elements of expanded outdoor dining that would need to be improved if it were to continue, particularly the appearance of traffic management bollards and the use of car parks and road closures. “The consultation process yielded constructive feedback and the continued trial will give the City more

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Its your time to shine you have been stuck. The travel door is now open so enjoy the journey.

The wheel of fortune will come your way when you balance your scales to find the truth. Go with your intuition.

A change of direction is happening for you. Trust your The hard work you have done has paid off. It’s now time for strength,intuition and keep grounded to find your ambition. you to let your hair down and enjoy the success. P.S let them pay.

Gemini May 22- Jun 21

Thinking to serious can be a drag,so be more playful. Bring out the other twin and pack your bag.

Cancer Jun 22- Jul 23

Don’t go with your first instinct. Take your time and breathe. Pick a rose and make a wish see what happens.

Leo Jul 24- Aug 23

You are fun to be around but people can take you for granted. Be careful with your money flow and put some aside for a rainy day.

Virgo 24 Aug- Sept 23

Sagittarius Nov 23- Dec 22

How much flame do you have? Its now time to find your own magic.Put on the music and dance like no one is watching.

Capricorn Dec 23- Jan 20

The shift is on the horizon. A new adventure you have been working on will come true. Believe in your inner self.

Aquarius Jan 2- Feb 19

Take time to smell the roses, changing things in your life will make for a more relaxing you.

Balance out your well being to improve yourself. Being the Pisces Feb 20- Mar 20 leader of the pack can be hard work so Simon says take time You have been lead astray, focus on the positive things in out. your life. Find a challenge that will bring you happiness , you know the truth so believe in you.

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7. From the menu (1,2,5) 8. Hobbyists 11. Encourages, ... on 15. Full of high spirits 17. Tendering 18. Sleeveless overdress 20. Universal ages 21. Insanitary 22. Homing bird 23. Discontinued 26. First Greek letter

News

• Vol-02 • Edition-16 • May 2021

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Next Edition - What they didn’t want the public to know. This will be the result of nine months investigation into Local Government

Editor

in Bendigo. Ombudsmans findings, correspondence from IBAC (Independent Broad-based Anti-corruption Commission) and of course first

Once upon a time there were two cities. Both of these cities were large regional centres of very similar size and similar in history as both were large ex gold mining towns. These two cities were not far apart and both enjoyed a healthy competition for attracting new industries to establish in their towns. Both towns were always trying to outdo the other but the towns always remained level pegged in competing for employment growth. UNTIL NOW The CEO and Directors of one city have recently overseen major co-ordinated

hand accounts from you the ratepayers and the private sector.

The Tale Of Two Cities developments of infrastructure and industrial land precincts that has given it an amazing advantage over its old arch rivals when it comes to offering choices of location for manufacturing and employment. Major by-pass roads have been constructed to service 3 major industrial development areas, with the third area just recently commenced.

The residents have also benefited with easier road access throughout their city and well planned new residential suburbs with new community services. This city is the city of Ballarat. The CEO and Directors of the other city have achieved nothing in comparison during the last decade. The choice of available industrial land in small, heavy traffic

Farmers, families in regional Victoria paying more, but getting less Peter Walsh

crying out for new export Leader of the National Party opportunities to fill the void left by trade tensions with China, the Labor Rural and regional Victorians have been robbed Government has shaved 63 per cent from Victoria’s in this weeks Labor State trade programs. Budget. In the 2021-22 State Labor’s latest State Budget Budget, Labor has also: sends a clear message that • Failed to provide the final this is a government that’s $5 million for planning out of money and raiding on the Murray Basin Rail the pockets of country Project, families, farmers and small • Cut $66.7 million from business owners. Nearly $285 million slashed trade and global engagement, • More than halved efforts from regional development and $61.3 million butchered to develop new strategies from the agriculture budget. to maintain and/or grow Cuts to biosecurity, no new export opportunities, money to fix our crumbling • Failed to invest a single cent in new residential regional roads and millions rehabilitation beds in rural of dollars plundered from regional public transport to and regional communities, pay for trains in Melbourne. • Ignored key infrastructure projects, like the Shepparton In a blow to our farmers and farm businesses that are bypass, while others like the

Echuca Bridge and Kilmore Bypass suffer huge cost blowouts, • Cut $2.54 million from community grants that support the fight against Queensland fruit fly, • Overlooked priority upgrades to country schools and hospitals, • Halted the rollout of Orange Door services which provide crucial support against domestic violence for families in crisis, and; • Scrapped rural outreach workers who provide mental health support to people in the Wimmera. These cuts come as Labor’s cost blowouts on major projects swells to $22.3 billion, including $10.79 billion on Melbourne’s North East Link and $3.43 billion on the Metro Tunnel.

areas is mixed with residential traffic, by-pass roads are non-existent with heavy vehicles passing though the centre of suburban commercial and shopping areas, and new residential estate sometimes consisting of many hundreds of lots have little to no commercial or community infrastructure. And what is even worse it that many new residential

lots have been constructed in floodway areas, meaning flood insurance is required for many new home owners. This City is the City of Bendigo. The Bendigo Monthly is hearing from some industry sources that they have had enough and are calling for a CRISIS MEETING to be held this month sometime. What exactly forms the basis for the holding a CRISIS

Rural roads ignored in budget Roma Britnell MP Shadow Minister for Rural Roads

There is also no transparency about how much of the road funding is spent on the rural network compared to the metro network. Rural and regional roads This budget explains why will continue to crumble Labor has been floating the with the Andrews Labor idea of lowering speed limits Government failing to on country roads – because deliver any additional maintenance funding in this they don’t want to invest the week’s 2021-22 State Budget. cash to fix them properly and it’s easier to just stick up Without a significant a sign. injection of funds, counCountry motorists have try roads will get worse as Labor continues to chase its been let down again by the Andrews Labor Government tail by continually patching holes without addressing the and while billions of dollars are poured into underlying cause of surface infrastructure project cost deterioration. blowouts in the city – country As costs for materials motorist are left with goat continue to rise, it will tracks instead of high cost more to do the work quality, safe roads. – meaning even less roads will get attention despite the worsening deterioration.

MEETING and exactly who will be attending? Are these industry representatives about to join the long list of others in the Bendigo Community that are not happy with the City’s CEO and Directors? The Bendigo Monthly will plan to keep you undated on the CRISIS MEETING and what it aims to achieve for the community.

Quote of the month goes to John Ferguson of the Australian Newspaper “This is Tim Pallas’s lipstick on a pig budget. The Victorian economy is clearly recovering but the budget bottom line, battered as it has been by the pandemic, remains terrible. It is weighed down by still soaring debt, surging public service wages and major projects overruns.”

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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.

Peter Walsh MP 496 High Street, Echuca 3564 Tel: 5482 2039 or 1300 467 906 E: peter.walsh@parliament.vic.gov.au Funded by Parliamentary budget.