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Is GovHub already a white elephant The Editor

So our existing Council Chambers are soon to face the wrecking ball after Council voted to sell the land to the State Government for the purpose of building supposedly their one stop Gov Hub. Part of their rationale is, that now finally all council workers can be relocated under one roof.

Well, Council might want to rethink that plan given the worlds current circumstance. No one knows if Covid is with us to stay for 12 months or twenty years. Even if a vaccination is found the

as well. It is far more likely they will continue renting existing properties which already house their staff.

The other factor that weighs heavily on my mind is the financing of State Govt -buildings within Bendigo. Tim Pallas, Treasurer of Victoria recently confirmed that the State Budget will be $7.5 billion in deficit for the financial year 2019-20.

This was announced just one week after ABS figures revealed 169,000 Victorians had lost their jobs since March.

Figures released by the Department of Treasury and Finance earlier this year confirmed that Victoria’s budget has been in deficit since 2019 and that the Victorian economy was worlds foremost laboraties in recession before the have stated publicly it will introduction of restrictions take years to manufacture in March in response to the and immunise the COVID-19 pandemic. population.

So where is the money Social distancing rules will be in effect for some time to to build GovHub and our new Law Courts coming come, is the plan now to go from? back to the drawing board I would sincerely hope and build a structure twice our elected represenatives the size to accomdate the original intention in housing don’t intend to dip into the coffers of the Chinese all staff under one roof?

Communist Parties Belt Given Council has stated and Road Scheme our State many times how effective Government seems so keen their workforce has been in working from home I doubt on. Wouldn’t that be fun if the State can’t repay the it, and if they did are they loan inevitably residents of going to consult the Bendigo would be paying community as to the new rent to the CCP. design, I highly doubt this

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Letters To The Editor COUNCIL RATE RISE UNNECESSARY respondents voted to keep During the Bendigo Council ‘Budget debate’ on 15 July Cr Fyffe commented that if Council did not collect the 2% rate rise then $2 million would be lost each year in the future and never retrieved.

He failed to use that analysis over the 37 new staff costing approximately $3.5 million each year forever. In fact, the 37 additional staff were not mentioned in the ‘Budget debate’ by any Councillor.

Rates could have been frozen if Councillors, aware of the devastating impact of COVID-19, had persuaded CEO, Craig Niemann, to forego new appointments.

Council officers, totally unaffected during the crisis, proceed with a ‘business as usual approach’ as if COVID-19 does not exist.

The money to bankroll this extravagance is coming from tottering or closed businesses, workers that lost their jobs, and families struggling to make ends meet or put food on the table.

Bendigo Councillors need to put a stop to an ever increasing council bureaucracy in these tough times.

Revise the budget.

Colin Carrington, Heathcote

Golden Square Survey Editor, The confusing Council Officer’s report on Otium consultants research into Golden Square Recreation Reserve project leaves a lot of issues for Bendigo ratepayers to untangle..

The report deceptively omits that 75% of the survey

the Golden Square Pool, yet include unnecessary respondents information like: 11.1 % of them were over 59 years of age.

Otium claimed, “ Volunteers become tired and then decline, and this presents a risk to council for at those times the obligation to run the pool often falls to council.” No! It was councils mismanagement, they became tired, and in 2013 the committee took over.

The well led pool committee is run by volunteers, and overcame councils past failed management maintenance obligations. The 72% attendance increase in 4 years to 18,218 , and a council subsidy of just $2.69 per attendee , compared with $3. 69 for the new Kangaroo Flat Gurri Wanyarra and $10.71 for the Faith Leech Aquatic Centre-- says it all.!

If Council is concerned about finances when it is looking to save money, then undertake a report on the cost of projects like the Hargreaves Mall, the Govhub and Gastronmy.

Despite acknowledging the great work undertaken by the Golden Square Pool Committee this biased report recommends the decommissioning of the pool at the end of 22/23 season.

Leave the situation alone.

No Decommissioning. A partnership is best, between the Community, Council and the Pool Leadership Committee.

Bill Collier Golden Square

Beryls Jacinta Allan’s empty promises are an insult Corner to Bendigo says Walsh Alone At last!

By Peter Walsh The Nationals Victoria Leader

The Minister for Empty Promises, pretending to be Victorian Transport Minister, said at the time “it’s By the next step of our regional Beryl rail revival, investing in the Marshall public transport that regional Victorians deserve and can rely on’.

After a lifetime of family – In July 2018 we heard from oh, the joy of living alone! them again that regional When everything belongs passenger rail services on just to you – especially the the Bendigo-Echuca line phone. were set to become quicker To please YOURSELF, and more reliable. when you sleep, wake or eat.

Construction works were set No-one to interrupt or deto begin in late 2018. mand – freedom’s complete.

And the trains still run You can choose to sing slow because nothing has along with your favourite been done and the track is tune off key, off-beat, like Regional Victoria is being Bendigo-Echuca line is not safe enough. a dog baying at the moon. definitely not one of them. hoodwinked about rail In October 2019 they were Who cares if you only know services by the Andrews For her to go into print and back, saying two consortia barely half the words and say ‘we’re not wasting a Labor Government in had been shortlisted to sing the chorus loudly, never general and Jacinta Allan in minute in delivering better deliver signalling works as to be heard. train services for the particular. part of the Bendigo and You eat onions and garlic, communities of Bendigo On behalf of Bendigo and Echuca line upgrade. anchovies and baked beans and Echuca’ is an insult to the rest of regional Victoria And the trains still run and when nature takes its the people in all the towns we are demanding we be slow because the track is not course – you know what I given an exact date for when along the line between the safe enough. mean – there’s no one there the work on upgrading the two hubs.

On July 6 this year the to say, “oh pooh, who did Ms Allan is not wasting a Bendigo-Echuca line will Minister for Empty Promises that?” You don’t quickly have really start. minute, she is, and has been, magically reappeared with to say, “must be the cat!” wasting years.

Ms Allan, the Minister for another bag of mythical cash “You must be soooo lonely Empty Promises, has been Mr Walsh said he had – you won’t believe it but it – we’ll drop in,” they say, promising regional Victoria looked for any evidence of was $300 million – assuring even though you know they a $300 million investment the millions, even hundreds us all the Bendigo-Echuca are never out ‘your way’. of millions, of dollars Ms on its railways for the past line was set to benefit from Because you live alone, they three years – and no-one has Allan has been promising ‘faster and more frequent think you are incapable – but cannot find any sign of seen a penny of it. train services as part of a and friends and family insist them.

And now she is back in $300 million regional rail they are willing and able to He said in April 2017 the print, once again promising rescue you from what they Andrews Labor Government funding boost’. bazillions of dollars for all And abracadabra she was think is a terrible existence announced a $91 million sorts of upgrades and back in print on July 29 with, with pleas and pressure and improvements. spend on the Bendigoyes, you guessed it, another boring persistence.

But no promise of any start Echuca line so it could go $300 million (but don’t be They should step back and date, no proof anything is at 130km/h instead of the fooled, it is the same money take note you are over 21, being done, and in her letter current 80km/h. going nowhere). and allow for the difference Then in May 2017 a $3 to the editor she claims ‘we Seriously Jacinta. Three between ‘theirs’ and your billion deal was announced listen to the community … years of hot air and empty fun. we said we would repair the between Canberra and the promises is enough. Give us Why can’t they understand damage … and we are’.

Andrews Labor Government a location, a date and a time that this peace is Bliss, for regional rail I don’t know what lines and we will meet you there my choice for freedom and improvements, including the Ms Allan thinks are being to see the work actually start. contentment, not loneliness. repaired, but the Bendigo-Echuca line.

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CITY SEEKS FEEDBACK ON NEW DRAFT RECONCILIATION PLAN The City of Greater Bendigo has developed a draft Reconciliation Plan 2021-2025 and is now seeking feedback from the community until August 18, 2020.

City of Greater Bendigo Manager Community Partnerships Steven Abbott said the draft plan was developed following an extensive community engagement process with Traditional Owners, the broader Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community and City staff.

“The new draft Reconciliation Plan 20212025 provides a clear direction for the City to continue to advance reconciliation and support local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities,” Mr Abbott said.

“The draft strategy articulates how the City and other partner organisations will engage in reconciliation over the next four years. It also includes the City’s responsibilities under the Dja Dja

Wurrung and Taungurung language in public spaces across the municipality.

Working with Bendigo and District Aboriginal Co-operative to improve Wurrung and Taungurung organisational cultural safety Recognition and Settlement and to ensure the City’s Agreements. direct service provision is “The draft plan aims to build culturally responsive. on the progress of the City’s Actions that focus on youth first Reconciliation Plan leadership, employment and 2016-2019 and outlines new training pathways related to actions and strategies to Aboriginal young people. further advance Improving the City’s delivery reconciliation both internally of the Dja Dja Wurrung and within our organisation and Taungurung Recognition externally with key and Settlement Agreements partnerships.” under the Traditional Owner New themes and actions Settlement Act 2010 and featured in the draft improving engagement with Reconciliation Plan include: the Dja Dja Wurrung Clans Improving Aboriginal Aboriginal Corporation and employment and economic the Taungurung Land and outcomes by setting Waters Council.

Aboriginal procurement and Seeking opportunities to employment targets for the celebrate the role and City to achieve over the next contribution of local Elders four years. and older Aboriginal people Increasing the visibility of to the Greater Bendigo Aboriginal culture, history community. and landscapes across Providing further support to Greater Bendigo through First Nations artists, Public Art, interpretative performers and productions. signage, public “The City is keen to obtain performances, open space community feedback on the works and initiatives. draft Reconciliation Plan Working with Traditional 2021-2025 which is available Owners to promote to view online at https:// Aboriginal place naming www.bendigo.vic.gov.au/ and the use of Dja Dja Your-Say until August 18.

Wide awake: light pollution keeps magpies and pigeons tossing and turning Researchers are urging city-dwellers to switch off their garden lights at night-time after a study of magpies and pigeons revealed the harmful impact artificial light is having on the birds’ sleep patterns.

The study by La Trobe University and University of Melbourne, published in Current Biology, is the first to measure neurological responses to light pollution in wildlife.

The researchers looked at how birds’ sleep was affected by artificial white light and the apparently more “sleep-friendly” amber light.

They found light comparable in intensity to street lighting can disrupt the length, structure and intensity of sleep in magpies and pigeons, regardless of the light’s colour.

So if you’re ever woken by the early call of a magpie, remember it could be just as sleep deprived as you are.

In October residents of the Bendigo Shire will be asked once again to cast their vote in deciding who will be elected to represent council.

This year more than ever the media will be a major factor in conveying candidate’s messages given current restrictions on mass gatherings and a general feeling of in trepidation for most in venturing outdoors. We are asking all those whom are running to contact us here at the Monthly to state your case in what you want to achieve during your term of office if elected. Of those councillors currently in office we have contacted all to determine whether they are running again and will bring you more details as they arise.

Weighing heavily on voter’s minds this election will be several recent and old

issues the Carter Farm, the redevelopment and sale of the existing council building for a GovHub, rate and fee increases, Golden Square Pool and most importantly who has the capacity and ability to lead us post Covid.

In the September edition we shall bring you a rundown of councillors re-contesting their seats, their votes and comments on the above issues plus more.

Nominations open September 17th and close on the 22nd. Postal voting will close on the 23rd of October, with Election Day to be held on the 24th.

For those still considering putting their hat in the ring please visit https://www. bendigo.vic.gov.au/About/ Council/Council-elections to see would you have to do to qualify.

Retraction

AND THE RESULTS ARE IN

Last Edition we published the following: “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.

Nice try - but really!

A big apology to Councillor Williams it was Councillor Pethybridge who stated the above.

COVID-19

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

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

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

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.

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Bendigo Ratepayers Association Slam Budget The City of Greater Bendigo has seen fit, for whatever justification, to impose further economic burden onto all residents and rate payers in the form of rate hike to the maximum permissible level. Rate payers will also need to prepare to be slugged further in the hip pocket with some 80 new fees and charges across the board for 2020-2021 in conjunction with the rate hike.

Certainly, the delivered budget with all its increases was not something that The Bendigo Rate Payers Group expected given the COVID-19 Pandemic situation that we as a community are struggling with and trying to come to terms with.

It was reasonably expected that this council would recognise the extent of the pain that is clearly evident in the community, look at the community compassionately and release a rates budget that would give people some much needed assurance and confidence that they will not have to deal with more financial burden that they are already under and give some hope to already struggling families and businesses.

Our group was confident that Council would recognise all the obviously evident key social and fiscal indicators and take into full consideration the sever impact the Pandemic is having on our communityand family’s. We did expect the Bendigo Council, after logically assessing all of these factors and key indicators, such as the major

down turn in the economy, rising unemployment, job uncertainty and many other health consequences that are encountered in prolonged stressful times.

Unfortunately, and to our disappointment and dismay, this was not the case.

Given that recent working groups interested in how COVID-19 is effecting and impacting regional communities and how those communities were/are structured for such a situation.

Interesting is that emerging data that is suggesting that communities who rely heavily on tourism/ hospitality as a major contributor to a regions wealth, will be hardest hit during COVID-19.

Councils continually proclaim and advocate for a resilient community.

However, councils should look towards ensuring they are doing their utmost to ensure the regions have a diversity of employment sectors so that we can be economically resilient. By losing focus or ignoring options, simply relying on narrow fiscal sectors such as tourism/hospitality alone, we will discover this model is inextricably connected to and solely reliant on having a community that is not stifled and restricted in movement as a direct consequence of a set of circumstances such as a Pandemic. Then, this model will fail to deliver adequate economic benefits to the community and we are agonizingly exposed and face broad economic hardship and job losses.

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Postcards were a popular form of advertising right up to the invention of email.

David Lindsay The postcard shown is a promotion by the EMI record label in Australia for the release of the Beatles

second album and includes printed signatures of the band members. “With the Beatles” was a follow-up to “Please Please Me” and was released late in 1963.

The back of the postcard features a list of all the Beatles records currently on sale at the time. Movie star and recording star postcards were much sought after in the 1950’s and 1960’s and were usually kept in albums.

Because of this, most have

been remained in very good condition.

The other card is from the G-Men series found in packets of Yankee Gum in 1951. G-Men were Government Men, the name given to the FBI by Machine Gun Kelly, and they fought the criminals of their day.

Each of the brightly coloured cards features a story on the back to describe the action shown. The cards were an American series and carried the theme that crime did not pay.

Originally the Chewing Gum Co of Chippendale NSW purchased sets of these American cards in 1937 to include in their

Pg.13 packets of gum. Many parents were horrified by the gun violence shown on the cards and the authorities threatened action against the Company. The Company relented and gave up their stocks of cards to the police who took them away to be incinerated.

Some 13 years later the Company decided to have another go with the cards, and got 48 of the cards from the set reprinted here in Australia. Having paid for and given up the original

Your safety is top priority for organisers and staff at the Sunday market

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 American cards, they decided to go their own way effectively so please be aware. and print slightly smaller The Showgrounds Market copies without the copyright is one of the largest weekly information. Some of the text on the backs of the cards markets in country Victoria. With 200 plus sites had to be edited to fit in to including 130 sites under the smaller size, but essentially they were copies of the cards that they had bought years ago but were unable to use.

Over in America there ended up 168 different cards in the set, and some of these

are very rare, selling for over a thousand dollars each. At last count there were only 12 complete sets of the American cards in the hands of collectors, and it remains the hardest non-sport set to complete.

Even the 48 Australian cards are hard to find and very attractive to card collectors today. The drawing style evokes memories of comics and advertisements from that era.

David can be contacted at dlindsay5@protonmail.com

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.

Enjoy one of Victoria’s busiest markets

Bendigo Lifestyle and Leisure Show Still Going Ahead Organisers Tell The Monthly The Leisure which was scheduled for August has now been moved to their pre-arranged back up dates.

Friday 25th until Sun 27th of September. Organisers are confident the event will go ahead after long discussions with all relevant bodies.

This years show will feature 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

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.

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

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August 2020 The tradition of winegrape-growing in the Bendigo region is nearly as old as Bendigo itself, with the planting of vines being documented as far back as 1855.

Credited by 19th century wine writer de Castella with being Bendigo’s first vignerons are Jacques Bladier and a German named Delscher “both of whom planted vineyards at Epsom about 1855, and Jean-Baptiste Loridan, whose vineyard of 10,000 vines on the Sheepwash Creek was noted in the May 1856 Bendigo Advertiser as being two years old.

The connection between the discovery of gold and the proliferation of vineyards in the middle of the last century is made in a number of ways. Benwell (1978) believes that when the “easy gold” ran out, viticulture was something which “the scattered labour force, uncommitted, used to hard work and still ready to gamble” could easily turn to. But the lasting legacy of grape growing and wine making in the Bendigo district is more

to be found in those who benefited from the prosperity the gold rush produced while drawing upon skills and tastes acquired in their European homelands of Germany, Switzerland and France.

The discovery of phylloxera on December 8th, 1893, at the Emu Creek vineyard of Frederick Grosse marked the beginning of the demise of the original wine industry in the Bendigo district.

Climate Situated completely inland within the zone of Central Victoria, the proposed region of Bendigo has a Mediterranean climate with warm, dry summers and mild, wet winters. Within the proposed region of Bendigo, there is some variation in meso-climatic conditions due to elevation, slope and aspect, from the foothills of the central highlands (such as at Castlemaine, Harcourt, Elphinstone) to the warmer undulating plains west and north of Greater Bendigo.

Overall, however, the region is classified, in terms of suitability for wine grape

production, as a “Region with Mean January Temperature (MJT) from 21.0 to 22.9 C”.

Comparisons of the Bendigo region with its neighbouring regions using other indices common in evaluating areas for wine grape production show that Bendigo has higher daily mean temperatures during the ripening period, a lower daily range of temperatures, a lower relative humidity, and more sunshine hours at that time, while the average amount of rainfall is similar to the other regions.

Wines Produced In the vineyards in this region, plantings of red grape varieties predominate over white, with the dominant red variety being shiraz, and the dominant whites chardonnay and sauvignon blanc.

Other red grape varieties include cabernet sauvignon, pinot noir, merlot, cabernet franc, malbec, mataro, sangiovese and touriga. Other white grape varieties include riesling, semillon, and traminer.

Please call first if planning to visit. Some cellar doors are open and some are conducting tastings but limited numbers. Most wineries are offering free delivery in Bendigo Open 7 days 1. Water Wheel Vineyards) 5437 3060 2. Connor Park Winery 5437 5234 3. Sandhurst Ridge Winery 5435 2534 4. Balgownie Estate 5449 6222

Open weekends & public holidays (other times by arrangement) 5. Glenwillow Wines 0428 461 076 6. Mandurang Valley Wines 0417 357 688

7. Grangehill Winery 0457 353 838 8. Killiecrankie Wines 0447 733 599 9. Sutton Grange Winery (Sunday only) (03) 8672 1478 10. Blackjack Wines 5474 2355 Open by appointment 11 Burnt Acre Vineyard 0419 582 106 12. Belvoir Park Estate 5435 3075 13. Byronsvale Vineyard & Accomodation 0427 576 882

Pop up cellar doors at events 14. Rivergate Wines 0409 397 366 15. GilGraves 0409 805 951 16. Black Estate Vineyard 0438 424 842 17. Lorne 0438 544 317 18. Newbridge Wines 0438 210 330 19. Black Wallaby Wines 0448 917 093 20. Turners Crossing 0437 493 303 21. Two Creeks Vineyard 0402 860 264

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BENDIGO INVENTION + INNOVATION FESTIVAL TO BRING OPTIMISM TO THE FORE To mark its 10th birthday, the theme for this year’s Bendigo Invention + Innovation Festival (2020BIIF) is Optimism through Innovation, celebrating Greater Bendigo’s role as Victoria’s premier regional city in innovation and manufacturing.

In response to the impact of COVID-19 and restrictions on public events, the free festival will be presented in a different format this year. Instead of hosting the traditional one-week event, 2020BIIF will be a fully virtual program starting on Monday August 31 and extending to Friday October 2 to give participants greater involvement and access to a series of engaging events.

Deputy Head of the Australian Space Agency Anthony Murfett, CEO Austmine Christine Gibbs Stewart, Paul Cooper and Michael Sharpe from the Advanced Manufacturing Growth Centre, Victor Perton from The Centre for Optimism, AI Group CEO Innes Willox, Dr Leah Heiss from the RMIT Wearables and Sensing Network, and Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Managing Director Marnie Baker are among some of the keynote speakers headlining the festival.

The program will combine live streamed presentations from national and international key speakers, panel discussions and inspiring videos to showcase local businesses and innovation. Due to the impact of the pandemic, the festival’s popular Inventor Awards has been postponed for 2020 but the Festival of Failure remains a highlight during the series of virtual events.

Participants can take

advantage of a wide selection of virtual sessions and contribute to lively conversations around innovation, development and future trends. The 2020BIIF will also be an opportunity to bring together business owners, national and global thought leaders, and celebrate regional Australia’s strong industry sectors now and into the future.

Hosted by the City of Greater Bendigo, 2020BIIF has been developed in collaboration with the Bendigo Manufacturing Group, Bendigo Tech School, the Digital Innovation Festival Victoria, Goldfields Local Learning and Employment Network, The Centre for Optimism, and several small to medium-sized businesses and individual community members.

Greater Bendigo Mayor Margaret O’Rourke said the City was delighted to host 2020BIIF and thanked the festival partners and contributors for their extensive role in creating an inspiring program to celebrate innovation.

“Greater Bendigo has long prospered from inventions and innovations and we are proud of our reputation as a forward-thinking City of the Future. The COVID-19 pandemic has been the great disrupter and now more than ever the ability to invent, innovate, and capitalise on new ideas are key to business success and survival, whatever the size or industry.” Cr O’Rourke said.

“We’re also part of UNESCO’s prestigious Creative Cities Network following our selection last year as the first Australian City of Gastronomy. This accolade is global

recognition of our creativity and innovation.”

2020BIIF Chair Paul Chapman said the festival’s theme of Optimism through Innovation focused on the enormous opportunities being presented to business, educators and rural communities with a “can do” attitude.

“2020BIIF will showcase some wonderful local, national and international talent that develops local skills and shines the spotlight on our city. The festival is also looking to build pathways between education and industry through keynote speakers and panellists and a day dedicated to STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics), which is facilitated through the Bendigo Tech School,” Mr Chapman said.

“This free festival is open to everyone who has a strong desire to do things better. It is designed to inspire innovative thinking within Greater Bendigo and promote the extraordinary career path opportunities available for the region’s younger generation.”

Some of the festival highlights include: •An Optimistic Future for Regional Victoria •Opportunities for Australian Regional Manufacturing •Greater Bendigo’s New Gold Rush •Virtual Reality and the Internet of Things •Showcasing Innovation Series •Regional Growth Summit •Festival of Failure •Engaging all ages in STEAM To register for 2020BIIF, please visit www.biif.com.au

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Dimensions Width: 990mm, Length: 3645mm, Height 2276mm, Weight: 1631kg, Ground Clearance: 180mm, Max. Digging Depth: 2440mm, Motor: 24hp Diesel Used for excavating, moving soil, loam, and mulch. Ideal for levelling sand, rock and dirt.

4 in 1 Bucket, 1120mm wide, Operating load rating 317kg, tipping load weight 640kg.

Comes on own trailer.

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

Slasher (Self Propelled) The Deutscher HE660 Slasher is a heavy duty reliable machine, with lockable front castor wheels and large tractor tread grip tyres on the rear, it allows for use in all types of terrain.

SOME OF THE FEATURES : Engine: GXV390 Honda Manual recoil start Cutting Width: 66cm (26’’) Cutting Deck: Designed to easily discharge grass through a safety side chute Blades: Two heavy duty blades attached to a blade plate Cutting Height: Six height setting from 10mm – 88mm Transaxle: Commercial quality 2 speed forward, 1 reverse & differential fully enclosed and running in oil

03 5446 7877

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August 2020 Classifieds Call: 5448 4339 Mon - Fri 9am - 4pm

Mail: PO BOX 6098 White Hills VIC 3550 Email: media@bendigomonthly.net

(please include your name address & contact phone number)

BOOK NOW FOR NEXT EDITION Phone the team on 5448 4339 WANTED TO BUY

CLASSIFIEDS BRICKLAYING

No Job Too Small Phone Mick 0417 127 131 CIVIL CELEBRANT

Lainie Aiello Civil Celebrant J.P Let me help you celebrate the most important events in your life.

P: 0411 126 509

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Hedge Trimming

Also stump removal 15 years experience Pensioner Discount Ph Brian 0439 667 144

HAIR DRESSING MOBILE HAIRDRESSER

Specialising in Seniors Call Jinie 0409 951 510

HOME MAINTENANCE Home Maintenance

WANTED TO BUY Old bottles, Town or Company names - Ginger Beers, Marble Bottles, Milk Bottles,

Demijohns etc.

Single items or Boxed Lots. Cash Paid Ph 0452 264 661 We buy Deceased Estates, Shed

Cleanouts, or downsizing. Box Lots or the Whole Lot. Cash Paid on day.

Ph 0452 264 661 CLEANING

Wonder Women Window Cleaning/ Spring Cleaning Excellent services, great rates. Simone Ph: 0430 349 332

Records

LP’s & 45’s for collector.

Fair prices paid

Phill: 0428 333 834

WANTED TO BUY $ $ $ $ Cash Paid for:

• Old hot water services • Electrical wire bulk

PH: 0419 779956 Looking toBuy old toys, movie posters Individual items or the whole lot.

Cash paid call 0450 341 313 Mon to Fri Lic. Sec Dealer.

CLEANING

Ken McDonald’s

Epoxy Coating & Concrete Polishing

• Driveways Safety Flooring • Verandahs Resurfacing all • Floors concrete areas • Ramps for a non slip surface • Paths Phone TOM 0417 308 490

BENDIGO ONSITE SERVICING Lawn Mower Repairs Free Pick Up & Delivery In Bendigo Area

By Qualified Small Engine Mechanic On Site Servicing Available

• All labouring jobs

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Cleaning Services

Phone: (03) 5442 7474 Mobile: 0417 399 801 39 Sydenham Avenue, Bendigo, Victoria 3550

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BEST IN THE BUSINESS ELECTRICAL SERVICES

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INSULATION

Specialising in under floor ceilings & walls New and existing homes Industrial vac also available for removal of old non-compliant ceiling insulation Pensioner discounts

www.flatbats.com.au

PH: 0432 172 351

PAINTING

FOR ALL YOUR PAINTING REQUIREMENTS. QUALITY WORK AT AFFORDABLE PRICES. RELIABLE, FULLY INSURED PROFESSIONALS.

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With Summer looming there’s no better time to pop into Bendigo Auto Air. If last Summer is anything to go by you don’t want your cars air-conditioning to fail so who better to ensure that doesn’t happen than Bendigo Auto Air. With over 80 years combined experience in the automotive industry, Ray and Dianne Kent plus their expert staff will always offer a professional and reliable service for any problems you have with your vehicle.

Located at Golden Square, Bendigo Auto Air, service everything from cars, trucks, farm machinery, earth moving equipment and even caravans.

Ray and his team have the proven experience and knowledge to diagnose and fix your next auto electrical or air conditioning problem; they can service and repair your car as well. All Log book servicing is available.

They service and install cruise controls, reverse cameras, dual battery systems, light bars, central locking repairs, and reprogramming of electronic keys.

They can also discretely install Guardian alcohol

interlock devices for all private and commercial customers. Having a problem installing your CB radio, then bring it in to Bendigo Auto Air. With the latest electrical diagnostic equipment for your vehicle they can quickly diagnose and rectify any problems or even install a new starter motor, alternator or battery to keep your vehicle up and running.

They can also service and repair your vehicle’s air conditioning , keeping numerous parts in stock , along with the ability to manufacture hoses if needed for all vehicles, and the business and staff are licensed with the Australian Refrigeration Council.

You can trust the guys at Bendigo Auto AirMechanical and 4 Wheels Auto Electrical to provide honest advice and competitive rates for all your mechanical, automotive electrical and air conditioning needs.

Bendigo Auto Air & 4 Wheels Auto Electrical, 118 Hattam Street, Golden Square. ARC licenced – Au00464 Ph 5444 4006, www.bgoautoair.com.au

PLUMBING

TV TUNING

TV Tuning from $40

• Servicing Bendigo & Surrounds • Aerials & additional aerial points • Satellite & Computer Setups • Digital/Smart TV’s • Home Theatre, Wall Mount • DVD Recorders & Foxtel • Installed & explained

Phone Ron on

5447 7823 or 0431 609 423 WATER TANKS

49 years experience Prompt efficient service at reasonable rates Quotation gladly given

5444 4006

For All your Air Conditioning, Heating and Auto Electrical problems Qualified Licensed Technicians Ray Kent 118 Hattam St, Golden Square www.bgoautoair.com.au www.4wheelsautoelectricalbendigo.com.au

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• Tyres • Batteries Spare Parts & Accessories

Mobilty Scooter Servicing

Walker Repairs

Repairs & Servicing To All Major Brands

Recliners Electric

Golf Buggie Repairs

Electric Lift Chair Repairs

In Home Service Available Electric Recliner Repairs • Carry Bags • Sun Covers • Battery Chargers

Ph: (03) 5446 2012 Glen: 0417 321 569 3/89 Victoria Street, Eaglehawk, Victoria. 3556 Email: bms@chariot.com.au

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When Jesus walked this Earth His ministry included numerous healings of diseases and possession by evil spirits . Often it says in scripture ..... “ He healed them all.”

For some time people assumed that it was all over when He ascended into heaven. No! He had commissioned his Apostles and Disciples to do the same . He gave them power and authority . In fact Christians who have given their lives to Jesus also have that authority . It doesn’t say it stopped. Man came up with that understanding. Jesus is the same today as He was yesterday.

I’m aware of many testimonies of miracles of healing from all types of illnesses and afflictions.

There was a great outpouring of the Holy Spirit in various nations about 1900 and many signs and wonders followed.

They are still occurring all over the World , including oppressed nations as Jesus works through people to bring healing to all those who seek Him. This Jesus heals the broken hearted, the depressed , the addicts, criminals.....sinners.

We have all sinned and Jesus came into the World to set us free. Jesus carried all that affliction on the Cross to set us free. In 1Peter2:24...as prophesied in Isaiah 53:5..... it states.. “ by His stripes/ wounds we were healed.” I invite you to claim that .

The greatest thrill I have in this journey is have a person give his/ her life to Jesus . To see them grow in His love and His protection .

I often suggest people should read Psalm 91 to see what wondrous protection God offers us.

His protection is there for all who reach out to Jesus.

Ps Peter Pritchard. Southern Gateway Christian Church.

COTA Victoria J obKeeper and JobSeeker announcement welcomed, but reintroduction of the Liquid Assets Waiting Period must be dropped, and Rent Assistance raised The extension of the JobKeeper scheme and the continued additional support for people on JobSeeker have been welcomed by Council on the Ageing (COTA) Australia as essential support for mature age workers thrown into unemployment or at risk of it due to COVID-19.

However, the peak body for older Australians is calling on the Government to make a comparably permanent increase to JobSeeker in the October budget, and to reverse its decision to reintroduce the Liquid Assets Waiting Period (LAWP) from the end of September, at least for unemployed mature workers, who will be among the most vulnerable amid what will be a long term recession.

JobKeeper will continue to protect many mature workers from redundancy.

However, as businesses restructure, experience from past periods of economic downturn tells us that older workers are amongst the highest proportion of people forced into redundancies. Once unemployed, older job seekers face poorer employment prospects due to age discriminatory hiring practices. Mature age unemployed people must not be forced to deplete their retirement savings in order to become eligible for JobSeeker.

COTA Chief Executive Ian Yates says it is deeply disappointing to see the LAWP reinstated when the overall JobSeeker asset test is

SOUTHERN GATEWAY CHRISTIAN CHURCH. Isaiah 54:7.. “ But no weapon that is formed against you shall prosper....”

Sunday service at 10 am.

Y Community Hall opp Aldi, Kangaroo Flat.

All welcome in Jesus name.

Enquires to Ps Peter Pritchard.

0413682999.

sufficient to determine need.

“The extension of JobSeeker supplement and JobKeeper is welcome news for every Australian, including older Australians who have lost their jobs or face redundancy in the next nine months,” says Mr Yates.

“However, there are 13 job seekers for every job vacancy in Australia. It is impossible for every person seeking work to find it, and as we know, mature age workers are too often at the bottom of employers’ lists, and they dominate the long term unemployed numbers.

“In the current climate many older Australians will be out of work for years through no fault of their own. Forcing them to spend all of their savings before being provided with income support will leave them living in poverty as they age, with negative consequences for their health and wellbeing.”

Along with a permanent increase to the base rate of JobSeeker comparable with the new supplement, COTA is also calling for the October budget to include a 40% increase to the maximum rate of Commonwealth Rent Assistance to help all unemployed people in the private rental market.

“The new JobSeeker Coronavirus supplement of $125 per week from September is welcome. But after20 years of no significant increase in the former Newstart means it is long past time for the Government to announce a comparable permanent increase,” says Mr Yates.

“COTA’s State of the Older Nation survey demonstrates that people over 50 years in the private rental market, both unemployed and age pensioners, had the poorest health and wellbeing outcomes of all demographics. We must ensure these policies are tailored to prevent people, including older Australians, falling into long-term poverty.”

VICTORIA REMEMBERS: 75 YEARS ON FROM THE END OF WWII The Victorian Government is helping stage a series of virtual exhibitions, augmented reality experiences and a special online ceremony so that Victorians can mark the 75th anniversary of the end of World War II from home.

On 15 August, it will be 75 years since Japan surrendered and brought about the end of WWII for Australians –marking what’s now known as Victory in the Pacific Day (VP Day).

Victorians – including those living in areas subject to Stage 3 restrictions – are encouraged to commemorate the day and pay tribute to the service of WWII veterans at home and abroad, from the comfort of their own homes.

An online ceremony will be hosted by RSL Victoria and the Shrine of Remembrance on their Facebook pages from 11.20am on VP Day, while that weekend, Victorians can also take part in an interactive digital exhibition WWII at Home: Response, Reflection & Rejuvenation. Curated by the National Trust of Australia in conjunction with Open House Melbourne and the Centre for Architecture Victoria, the exhibition will profile 18 of Victoria’s most significant WWII sites, highlight veterans’ stories and the impact of the war on the home front.

Some of Melbourne’s iconic buildings and institutions, as well as local and regional community organisations and museums, will also take part in the anniversary by holding online exhibitions, such as: The Shrine of Remembrance’s Imagining Centaur: 31 July 2020 – April 2022 The Old Treasury Building’s Women Working for Victory: 12 August – 27 June 2021 Museums Victoria’s RAAF in the Royal Exhibition Building: 15 August – 30 December 2020 Among the many local and regional projects across the state are Through Childhood Eyes, which will tell forgotten stories of young people during the war and an interview series with veterans now living in Torquay. To mark the day, Victorians are encouraged to write a letter to a veteran, share their message for veterans on social media using #victoriaremembers or #VPDay75, or download bunting to place in their window, fence or door.

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