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• Edition-12 • January 2021

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Council Votes To Close Site A container site at

Eaglehawk has been given sixty days to appeal or move.

N. Nicholas Editor Residents of Eaglehawk are celebrating the decision made by councillors last week to oppose the application for an equipment hire, sales facility to continue current operations at 128 Victoria Street, Eaglehawk.

The council has received numerous objections to the site being used in it’s present form from both residents and the Bendigo

Ratepayers Assoc.

Concerns raised included the use of residential roads by semitrailers, causing both congestion and noise, dust and the sheer visual impact of containers being stacked up to 3 high throughout the property.

Residents must think our new councillors are a breath of fresh air as for over 18 months the COGB Planning Dept. had been aware of issues relating to both permits and planning on the site and failed to reach any decision.

This being said the owners of the container site have made Continued

The site in question some locals now lovingly refer to as the tip. As one resident stated to us “would you

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“We want to provide the safest and most efficient service for our customers that we can,”

The City of Greater Bendigo’s Customer Service Centres at Hopetoun Street, Bendigo and High Street, Heathcote have reopened to the public today, Wednesday January 27, with some new changes in place to keep the community safe.

To meet health requirements, only a limited number of customers will be allowed to queue in the reception areas at any one time. A concierge will manage the numbers to ensure social distancing can be maintained to comply with health guidelines.

Customers visiting the centres are required to provide their name and contact number for contact tracing purposes.

Cash payments will no longer be accepted at the two centres and customers who prefer to pay by cash are advised to refer to the payment options on their invoice. Eftpos, credit card and cheques will continue to be available payment options at both centres.

Masks are not compulsory in reception areas but customers are asked to carry a mask and wear it in cases where social distancing cannot be maintained. Customers attending appointments in meeting rooms will have to wear a mask in the room.

For customers seeking a meeting or advice from

specialist staff in Statutory Planning, Local Laws, Building, Environmental Health or Engineering, a pre-arranged appointment is required and can be made by phoning Customer Support on 5434 6000.

Approximately half of the City’s workforce continue to work from home in accordance with State Government advice, and therefore are not immediately available at the counter.

City Director Corporate Performance Andrew Cooney said it was important that customers were aware of the changes in the City’s procedures.

“We want to provide the safest and most efficient service for our customers that we can,” Mr Cooney said.

“To do this, we need to deliver services differently at the Customer Service Centres.

“Only a limited number of customers can queue in the reception areas at any one time, which may result in a longer wait during peak times.

“I encourage residents to call our friendly Customer Support team who can deal with most enquiries and take payments over the phone.

“Our team can advise if a visit to a Customer Service Centre is necessary or if the

matter can be dealt with over the phone.

“We are continuing to offer accessible payment options at Australia Post or Bendigo Bank branches across Bendigo. We are ceasing to accept cash at our counters but will continue to process Eftpos, credit card, cheque and mobile app payments.

“When the Customer Service Centres temporarily closed last year in response to the pandemic, customers adapted very well to the contactless services available and logged requests, paid invoices online via their bank or on our website, or they called Customer Support and paid over the phone.

“It’s important that people keep following these great safe practices. By doing so, it will help to keep the number of people visiting the Customer Service Centres in Bendigo and Heathcote to a safe, manageable level during the pandemic and save people an unnecessary trip.

“It also means our Counter Service staff are available for those members of the community who have to visit a centre in person.”

For a comprehensive list of frequently asked questions on the new changes at the City Customer Service centres, please visit www. bendigo.vic.gov.au/

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a significant financial investment in establishing this business and might well question why the past council didn’t act sooner.

Newly elected councillor David Fagg rejected the applicants proposal on a number of grounds. “ This application arose from a planning compliance matter and was brought to the city’s attention that a shipping container business was operating from the site without the required approvals in place. The application seeks retrospective planning approval for all aspects of the proposal”.

“The site is currently zoned industrial 3.

Purpose is to provide a buffer between the industrial 1 zone or industrial 2 zone and local communities, which allows for industries and associated uses compatible with the nearby community.

To ensure its uses do not affect the safety and amenity of the adjacent more sensitive land uses”.

“This land is adjoined by residential areas and recreational areas and this accounts for the history and the zoning of this site. The land was rezoned to industrial 3 because this would allow industrial applications that would be compatible with the nearby residential and recreational zones”.

“In addition, a design development overlay, specific to this site was inserted into the planning scheme to ensure any future development on the site was compatible with the surrounding area.

The question before us is not can industry occur at this site. Is this kind of industry compatible with the other land uses?

On a number of grounds I argue that this application be rejected”.

“Overall, the intent of rezoning this parcel of land industrial 3 zone and putting a design and development on it was to protect the amenities surrounding residential land, the purpose or recreational land adjacent and to provide a linear trail

from the town centre to the Albert Roy rec reserve. I don’t think this particular industry is compatible with those purposes.

First the stacking of shipping containers 2 to 3 high greatly impacts on amenity. Even though they are being constantly rotated they create the appearance of permanent buildings”.

“From my visits to the site, it’s my assessment that even with setbacks and generous landscaping such negative impacts on the amenity are unavoidable and is incompatible with industrial

3 zoning”.

“Second, clause 53 of the city’s planning scheme which relates to shipping container storages states these types of business must prevent inappropriate use of local residential streets.

The use of Crowther street which is a narrow residential street for egress by large trucks many times a day is inappropriate”.

“The third reason relates to the zone development overlay schedule 15. That was inserted into the planning scheme at the time of rezoning the land.

The overlays purpose is as follows: To promote development of a scale that respects the scale of surrounding development To ensure development provides an attractive interface to Victoria street, the Albert Roy recreation reserve and residential areas.

To protect the adjoining Albert Roy rec reserve by incorporating a landscape buffer on the southern boundary and to protect the opportunity to create an open space linkage between the Eaglehawk town hall and the Albert Roy rec reserve”.

“Technically because the

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• Vol-02 • Edition-12 • January 2021 application in not asking for new buildings or works on the land the overlay is said not to apply. However, I remind you of my earlier comment that the permanently stacked containers have a defacto visual effect of new buildings”.

“The intent of the overlay is clearly to constrain industrial development at 128 Victoria street.

Confining these industrial developments to applications that would be compatible with the recreation and residential use and the future development of the linear path from the town centre. Which is part of the Eaglehawk structure plan adopted by council”.

“Even though new building and works are not being proposed in this application. The spirit and intent of the overlay is not compatible with the commercial operation being undertaken at this site”.

Councillor Margaret O’Rourke almost a lone voice, asides from Rod Fyfe, argued the site should be able to continue as it would meet requirements under the current planning scheme and that “ there were no objections from the Victoria Street residents” In summing up councillor Fagg stated “Just a couple of quick clarifications that Cr. O’Rourke said that the neighbourhood overlay mentioned by the objectors does not apply to the site.

She is right. But I would just emphasize that the design and development overlay schedule 15 definitely does apply to this site”.

“As regarding industrial land supply. This is an issue, but this motion is not taking away from industrial l and it is simply asking the council to keep to the decision guidelines of the industrial zone 3. The problem with industrial land supply will not be solved by ignorance of specific overlays”.

In addition other media has reported the vote incorrectly the outcome at council was 6 opposing the permit be granted and 3 for the development going ahead.

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National retailer Letters To The Editor readies for ‘attack’ New Mayor

Darren McGown Price Attack

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ustralia’s leading professional hair care retailer is widening its search for a local entrepreneur after identifying Bendigo as a key location in its expansion and customer service strategy.

The hair care sector is worth $500 million a year and continues to grow 3% year on year. Price Attack Salons is ranked 3rd largest in the hair care industry.

Price Attack Salons’ Network Development Manager Tanya Kanaris is on the hunt for potential franchisees with the company setting a 2025 expansion strategy of increasing store numbers by 46% after identifying regional centres where there is a real need for a retailer like Price Attack Salons.

“Price Attack Salon owners don’t necessarily have to be hairdressers or from the beauty industry,” Ms Kanaris said. “Our franchisees range from mum and daughter teams to investors who have a passion for creating a great customer service experience

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regional Australia has so much to offer without the capital city prices with professional products and expert advice: they come from all walks of life.

“We have already identified a number of sites for a new store: so, anyone with a love of hairdressing, customer service and the desire to be their own boss can apply and create their own destiny

that continues to this day, why are these residents beDear Sir, ing forced to share the road The new Mayor is off and with cars, trucks, and buses? running,(Bendigo Monthly I’m sure these people would Dec) spelling out the the like to have their living challenges Bendigo Council standards lifted by having has to face from recovery the same “Road Safety” post Covid, to managing the standards impacts from climate change provided for residents in as well as biodiversity other areas of Bendigo. breakdown. An earlier Even Bendigo’s longest report stated she was serving councilor now disappointed Bendgo had representing these people in failed to declare a climate Lockwood Ward seems to emergency last year, so have been unable to secure no doubt she will declare such basic necessities for one, and that would give a these people, no doubt his massive boost to Bendigo’s attention has been focused hospitality industry so elsewhere. Does this council devastated by Covid 19. believe, as previous ones She is also interested in the obviously did, that providing promised $85M investment bike lanes for these people promised for Bendigo’s to push their prams and social housing to improve pushers along the road is in a growing community. the living standards, and adequate in this (Duty of Our new focus on network council is all ready working Care) environment Councils expansion has brought about on an Affordable Housing now have to operate in? a big increase in franchise Action Plan. One can only Despite changing the applications across Australia. hope this plan along with guard at Town Hall with a The company is also the investment will new Mayor who believes in offering incentives reacting ensure that unlike past social strong social and commuto the COVID-19 crisis and housing developments all nity outcomes, will Wesley its economic fallout with infrastructure needed to lift St residents still have to wait special deals”. those living standards such to become part of Bendigo’s Ms Kanaris says anyone as basic safety are included. inclusive, equitable society? made redundant can have Arriving 10 years ago I If the Mayor insists on conconfidence in the franchise noticed the lack of any centrating on issues outside sector, as it continues to be pavements in one of the her Mayoral authority and resilient and, if managed and older social housing control, instead of putting supported correctly, has a developments Wesley St her energy into solving the strong success model.

Kangaroo Flat, something issues she and her council

are responsible for, the wait could be a long one.

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Dear Editor, during 2020 we were still around, but unable to operate due to COVID restrictions. Our numbers meant that we were unable to hold meetings, coffee mornings, dine-outs or trips.

With restrictions easing we are hopeful of holding our first meeting in February 2021. This will be an extremely important meeting, as it will be our Annual General Meeting and a decider for our future and where we go from here.

A newsletter “The Banter” will be sent out at the start of February with details. You can contact Ken/ Jeanette on 03 5443 9726 or mail kjns4647@gmail.com

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VICTORIA’S BIOSECURITY It affects us all

Ken Arnold

in the area. You may wonder why I do this, well, the answer is simple. The car usually attracts the Over the past few years I attention of somebody thus have been catching the that person will often come Bendigo to Swan Hill train to see what the problem is or for a day out. what I am doing. Can’t say I Each year, as the train blame anybody for coming. speeds through TragowThis meeting is often el, I have noticed that the beneficial to both parties. family of Minions, near the Kelly road crossing, has been Back to my visit to view the steadily growing. As a result minions. I had to walk about I drove up there recently and 300 metres towards Tragowel to where I parked my vehicle near to could see members of the the crossing. I use the ploy of leaving my vehicle where family skipping a rope, throwing a ball, playing on it easily seen by any house Travel Correspondent

playground equipment, driving a beach buggy, cutting up sleepers with a chain saw whilst another one was happily swinging back and forth in a tree to name a few. I had just started back to my car when a golf buggy came down to meet me. Rather than there be any confrontation I leant into the buggy and stated “I am not lighting a fire” to which I got a response “ have you been down looking at the minions, jump in and I will give you a ride back to your car, follow me home

Biosecurity plays a big role in protecting Victoria’s economy, environment and way of life, and that’s why Victorians are invited to share their views on biosecurity through an and I will show you our online survey. dinosaur.” On the way The Understanding back to the car I was told Victoria’s Biosecurity System that somebody had Survey, from Agriculture recently lit six fires around Victoria, seeks to that immediate area. understand attitudes and As a result I ended up at knowledge of Victoria’s Shepo’s Whey, a working biosecurity system to dairy farm, cum farm stay, improve how we prepare for come sculpture park. and meet future biosecurity There are also emus challenges. somewhere on the farm but Biosecurity Services I did not get to see or feed Executive Director them as I was Katherine Clift said farmers, fascinated with the businesses, industry groups sculptures. and community members Hosts Mick and Cath were invited to contribute. allowed me to wander “The agriculture sector around the gardens looking contributes over $14 billion at the sculptures that Mick to the Victorian economy, and his daughter Tiarna supporting essential food make from old items, scrap supply both here in Australia iron and cutlery that is and overseas, and providing either donated or found thousands of jobs,” Dr Clift on the farm. On the day I said. visited the four piece band, In 2020, six farms tested known as Metal as positive for three different Anything, where even strains of avian influenza in wearing their face masks.

Victoria. This was the largest Around the gardens I saw avian influenza outbreak sculptures of pigs, a turtle, recorded in Australia and panther, lizards, the most significant crocodiles, flowers, biosecurity event in Victoria skeletons, busts, bush rang- for the last 20 years, highers, spiders, a penguin and lighting the importance of a other funny looking strong biosecurity system. birds, a motor bike, an “Timely, effective reimpressive map of Australia, sponse is critical to rapid a huge fire cauldron, which eradication of the disease, is Mick’s pride and minimising the impacts on joy, along with many quirky the poultry industry and items and the dinosaur with maintaining the trust and eggs, which, by they way confidence of consumers Cath told me and trading partners.” almost caused a divorce as Over the past 20 years, Mick builds all his creations Australia has responded late in the day. to biosecurity incursions, It was a very interesting vis- including Varroa mite, it, which came about by my citrus canker and equine curious nature of having to influenza as well as prepared have a look at the minions, for threats such as foot and or maybe it is as a friend mouth disease and African once said to me, Ken you are swine fever, all of which can a sticky beak. have a significant economic Sculpture tours are by impact. appointment only, telephone “Managing biosecurity 54520306 or 0458520366 or risks is increasingly 0427520306. challenging, as international If you want to see some of and interstate migration, the creations go to the web climate change, tourism and type in Shepo’s Whey and increased movement of

goods all contribute to the risk of new incursions.”

Dr Clift said government, industry and the community needed to work together to prepare for, and respond to, current and future biosecurity risks.

“Everyone has a part to play in protecting Victoria from the impacts of pests and diseases,” she said.

“You can contribute to biosecurity by seeking advice when you see something unusual and reporting it, implementing good biosecurity measures in your business or on your property, working with your community to manage pests such as gorse, Queensland fruit fly or rabbits and practicing good hygiene while travelling.

“These simple steps can help protect yourself and those around you, and keep our beautiful bush and bountiful farmland free from pests and diseases.

“Taking part in the survey lets you have your say on issues ranging from potential biosecurity threats and impacts, to where you like to get your information from and what could be improved.”

The results from the survey will be published online and will inform the development of future biosecurity initiatives.

“Your participation in the survey will help identify how we strengthen Victoria’s biosecurity system.”

This survey comes as part of the Victorian Government’s unprecedented $143 million investment into Strengthening Victoria’s Biosecurity System as part of the 2019-20 budget.

The online survey takes about 15 minutes to complete, and is open for submission until Thursday 11 February.

To complete the survey visit wmsr.com.au/agvic and for more information, visit agriculture.vic.gov.au/ svbs-program

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What’s On

GREATER BENDIGO Bendigo Yoga DANCELAND INC. Festival Your weekend of unlimited yoga & mindfulness. March 6th-7th, Bendigo

Sharon Tanner For Greater Bendigo Danceland Inc. Greater Bendigo Danceland is happy to advise that they will be back on the dance floor from Saturday 6th February and are looking forward to welcoming everybody back .

They have rotating programs of old time/new vogue dances and a beautiful selection of cd music is played by their music directors.

Organisers have a Covid Safe Plan under which they were unfortunately unable to offer their usual delicious suppers, however theywill be providing tea and coffee and individually wrapped biscuits. Please bring your own filled water bottles, and if you wish byo supper, which cannot be shared with other thats ok.

There is the usual raffle and lucky door. Entry is $8.

Venue is St Andrews Uniting Church Hall, Myers Street, Bendigo. 8pm to 11pm.

For further information phone Sharon on 0417470774 or check them out on Facebook

ARE YOU PLANNING AN EVENT, BIG OR SMALL - WE WOULD LOVE TO KNOW.

Wether you are running a local chess club and looking for new members or organising a local market or larger function we will do our best to include you in our ‘Whats On’ pages. Simply email details to media@bendigomonthly.net and one of staff will be in touch Photo THE DANCING COVID QUARTET

Join us for the second annual celebration of Australian film featuring nine titles showcasing our rich cinematic history.

Full details at: www.starcinema.org.au/bfaf

Wednesday March 17 – Monday March 22 2021

a four day celebration of australian cinema

Bendigo Bank Theatre The Capital 50 View St Bendigo P R O U D LY P R E S E N T E D B Y

Organisers of this year’s Bendigo Yoga Festival are excited to invite people to join them in their gathering of spiritual seekers & yogis for the third annual Bendigo Yoga Festival this March 6th & 7th.

“Take this time out to go on your own personal journey of awakening, mindfulness and transformation. The remarkable community of yoga and meditation instructors, speakers and musicians at this year’s event brings together an experience that will transcend daily life and activate new beginnings for you” said organisers.

Throughout the Bendigo Yoga Festival weekend participants will have access

to multiple Yoga classes and workshops in the beautiful setting of historical Bendigo.

The perfect place to experience a myriad variety of different forms of yoga, including Vinyasa, Hatha, Yoga Nidra, Yin, Kundalini & more. If you are new to yoga or an experienced yogi you can enjoy this opportunity to go deeper into your personal practice and take the time to indulge and discover.

This is a ticketed event, details and prices visit www. bendigoyogafestival.com.au All festival yoga classes and activities including meditation, workshops, kirtan and more are included with one or two day entry.

Terrie Dempster

I would strongly advocate for Yoga to be present in all Australian schools.

Terrie’s Yoga journey has taken her to many places and seen her undertake many trainings. After completing her initial 200 • Come and be part of this years Yoga Festival Hour training, she went on to study children’s yoga with Zenergy Yoga: (Queensland), Vinyasa Yoga: Being Yoga (Queensland), Yin Yoga: Power Living (Melbourne) Teen Yoga with Charlotta Martinez (UK) and Hatha Yoga: Kashish Yoga (Goa, India).

Additionally, her work as a History teacher means that she has a great interest in Yoga Philosophy and is passionate in her focus on Vedanta.

“People come to Yoga for many reasons, often these initial reasons change or deepen as they develop their awareness” say’s Terrie.

Terrie has seen incredible benefits and changes that come as a result of Yoga, and considers it to be an honour to be part of a persons Yoga “Kundalini yoga classes are a the clarity and beauty of your soul. No previous expe- journey. dynamic blend of postures, rience in yoga is required for It is her deepest wish that pranayam, mantra, music Yoga be made available to and meditation, which teach you to achieve results with all those who need it, and your very first class.” you the art of relaxation, she would strongly advocate Yogi Bhajan — Master of self-healing and elevation. for Yoga to be present in all Kundalini Yoga Balancing body and mind Australian schools. enables you to experience

Kundalini Gong classes at this years festival

What’s On

Great Aussie Beer Shed Elaine Williams Bendigo Monthly

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

Be amazed by the vast

array of everything beer related you can possibly imagine under one roof . The museum is open weekdays by appointment and weekends all day from 9.30am.

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Event by Art on View, Ha Ho Art and Chris Duffy Chris Duffy’s art is bold and colourful, often with a sense of ironic humour. A perfect match for Valentines Day. This Exhibition is very relatable. It’s all about relationships and the falling in and out of love. Of COVID kisses.

Duffy paints in Acrylic on canvas as well as on board which are then ‘cut out’ using a jigsaw as an alternative display option. He is both passionate & excited to be a part of the “new” art movement Street Art! Ever

wondered how artists do their thing? See them in action over the Valentines Weekend 13 & 14 Feb in View Street. Enjoy finding several of his hand painted street art, murals & paste ups in & around Bendigo’s CBD under the name Ha Ho Art as well as other regional Vic towns & overseas. Current exhibition: Art on View - Inside Valentines Antique Centre 18 View Street Bendigo. Open 10am -5pm Tues -Saturday and 11am 4pm Sunday.

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More than 2.7 million Australians (1 in 9) are living with diagnosed asthma, and the majority (71%) do not have an Asthma Action Plan in place.

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“The severity and frequency of a person’s symptoms can change at different points in time and many people with asthma may have struggled to keep their condition well controlled in light of the many factors we have seen this year.”

As with other combination inhaler

treatments for asthma, Fostair® is generally well-tolerated and side-effects may include fungal infections of the mouth and throat, hoarseness, headache and sore throat.3 Asthma patients should speak to their doctor or other healthcare professional if they require further information about Fostair®.

The YouGov Galaxy survey revealed that more than half of people surveyed with asthma (52%) said their asthma management has been impacted in some way by the events of 2020.2

Sixty-three per cent faced challenges as a person with asthma during COVID-19, while 60 per cent felt impacted by the bushfires.2 Sixty-nine per cent have concerns going into the new year.

Professor Bruce Thompson said: “It’s important to reassess your Asthma Action Plan with your doctor at least once a year to make sure it’s working for you. As we enter the summer period and with the new year not far away it is a timely reminder to visit your GP.

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Have your COVID-19 test done at home using the Call to Test Service COTA Victoria Have your COVID-19 test done at home using the Call to Test Service preview imageIt is important to get tested for COVID-19 if you have any symptoms or have visited a known case location. If you aren’t able to get to a testing location, you may be eligible to have the test done at home through the Victorian Government’s Callto-Test service.The Call-to-Test service is available to: people with an injury, chronic health issue, or frailty affecting mobility, people with moderate to severe physical or psychosocial disability, people with moderate to severe mental health or behavioural issues not otherwise classified as a psychosocial disability, carers for a person with moderate to severe disability.

To find out if you are eligible for the Call-to-Test service, Call the coronavirus (COVID-19) hotline on 1800 675 398 and select option 9.

Want to know more about how the Call-to-Test service works? You might like to read through the frequently asked questions and answers that have been developed by the Department of Health and Human Services.

One of our staff recently used the Call-to-Test service and has written about their experience below “The Victorian Government was encouraging anyone who had been in Brisbane on or after 2 January 2021 to get tested for COVID-19 and isolate at home until they had received a negative result. As I was in Brisbane on 2 January, I knew I needed to go ahead and get tested.As a person who is totally blind, getting to a testing location in an area I am not familiar with would have been challenging and problematic. In addition to the degree of difficulty involved, I was also concerned about potentially exposing others to the virus if I was found to be infectious. In order to get to a testing location, I would need to have used public transport as I live alone and do not have any friends or family who could had driven me. Given I cannot visually assess my surroundings, it is also impossible for me to maintain 1.5 metre distancing when I am moving around the community.On Saturday 9 January at approximately 10am, I called the Victorian Coronavirus Hotline on 1800 675 398 and pressed the number 9 on the keypad. I was read a list of eligibility criteria for the Call to Test service and was directed to press the number 1 on the keypad if I felt I met the criteria.

After keying in the number 1, I was immediately transferred to a nurse who asked some initial screening questions such as whether I had symptoms and why I was getting tested. She also took down my address and phone number and informed me that this information would be passed on to a GP who would contact me within 48 hours to arrange an in-home visit.I received a call from a GP at approximately 4:30pm that same day.

The call went to voicemail as I had not been near my phone at the time. The voicemail message indicated that the GP would arrange for a nurse to come out and visit me within the next 48 hours and that I would receive a phone call from them before they arrived at my home.

At around midday the next day, I received a phone call from the nurses who were coming to perform my test to let me know that they would be arriving in 10-15 minutes. The two nurses both arrived within this time frame and I let them up to my apartment. They stood outside my front door while they asked me to clarify my personal details, including date of birth and phone number. They also got all of their personal protective equipment ready while still outside.

The nurses asked whether I would prefer to come outside my apartment to do the test or whether I would rather have it done inside. I opted for the test to be done inside my apartment, so one nurse came in while the other waited just outside my front door.

The test took about a minute to complete and the nurse was very respectful and professional. She told me that I would receive my test results within 48-hours. At around 3pm on Monday 11 January, I received a text message from the Call to Test service informing me that my test had come back negative.

The nurses who performed the test told me I would have received a direct phone call had the test come back positive.”

How do I access this service?

Call the coronavirus (COVID-19) hotline on 1800 675 398 and select option 9. to see if you are eligible for this service. If you need an interpreter, please press 0 when you call the hotline.

When you call the hotline, they will ask you if you have a referral from a general practitioner. If you have a regular GP, you can get a referral from them by calling them.

If you don’t have a regular GP, a telehealth consultation can be arranged for you when you call the coronavirus hotline.

The service will ask you questions to see if you are eligible .

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The Care Factor

• Jayne and Barrie Flower

Jayne and Barrie Flower are grateful for every day they spend together at their beloved Bendigo home of the last 45 years.

“If it wasn’t for our home care packages through Uniting AgeWell, Jayne would undoubtedly be in hospital and we’d be apart,” Barrie explains.

He’s not wrong. Jayne, 74, is in heart failure and has a serious lung disease which entails being on oxygen

around the clock, but Barrie says she’s “a fighter who is determined to live.”

Through her home care package, she gets oxygen bottles, and has bought a special bed, a chair for the shower and other equipment, including trialling an electric lounge chair that can lift her into a standing position.

Barrie, 75, who has arthritis in both knees and myopathy in his feet, is also on a home

care package which means they get their meals, help with cleaning the home and also doing the garden.

Jayne says she’s totally content sitting in the sun in the lounge and watching telly, reading and chatting to friends and family. “Barrie helps me with my personal care, but when that gets a bit too much for him, I’ll ask our fantastic care advisor Vikki Carter to organise someone to come in,” she

says. “Nothing is too much trouble for Uniting AgeWell, they’re wonderful.”

A respite carer comes in for two hours every week to give Barrie the chance to run a few errands and just to have a bit of a break knowing that Jayne is safe and being looked after.

“We’ve been married for 54 years, she’s my inspiration,” Barrie says. “We’re a team, and with the help we’re getting, we’re going along just fine.”

Another team is 72-yearold Tim and his wife, Carol, 71, who are still living in their beloved weatherboard home they bought when they moved to Bendigo to be closer to their daughter 15 years ago.

Tim was working as a broadcasting engineer and Carol as a teacher in Alice Springs, when he was diagnosed with early onset Parkinson’s Disease at the age of 57.

Carol has cared for Tim for years, but things got particularly tough during COVID-19 and she found her exhaustion levels were growing. “I realised I couldn’t do things on my

own anymore, that I needed help,” she says simply.

Tim accessed the Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP) through Uniting AgeWell which afforded him flexible day respite care at home and at the Seven Hills Respite House, while they waited for his home care package, which offers greater levels of funding for services, to come through.

A few months ago, Tim commenced his home care package and now gets help with his personal care.

“But I do all the cooking, shopping, ironing, basically everything,” Carol explains.

“I’m thinking of getting some home cleaning to help out. And I’m grateful to have Uniting AgeWell in my corner.”

Many others are also realising this.

Over the past few months there has been a huge increase in the number of people taking up their home care packages through Uniting AgeWell, says Program Manager Loddon Mallee Community Programs, Kaylene DeWacht.

She says 70 new clients signed up for packages ranging from levels one to four between July and December last year, which she attributes to word-ofmouth recommendations, as well as a greater need for care during COVID-19 restrictions.

“We’ve heard from so many clients that their Uniting AgeWell home care team became increasingly important in their lives during isolation restrictions, especially with family and friends not allowed to visit.”

Uniting AgeWell also lent clients computer tablets, and with staff showing them how to zoom, it meant they could connect with friends and family more easily.

Uniting AgeWell CHSP team leader Cheryle Hague says day respite care, which was closed during COVID-19 restrictions, has started up again and is operating at reduced hours five days a week from the Seven Hills Respite House, in White Hills.

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being strictly monitored to ensure social distancing and participants will direct what the program includes.

Currently they’re enjoying doing crosswords, playing cards, watching movies and chatting.

Cheryle says many who attend are frail or have dementia, and the respite is welcomed not only by the participants who love to socialise, but by their loved ones who are their carers.

The Strath-Haven residential community in Bendigo offers round the clock nursing care and support, including for those with dementia, and a vibrant and engaging lifestyle program and social events calendar ensures there is always plenty to do.

Many have taken up the special respite stay package currently on offer at Strath-Haven which enables people to book a three week stay for the price of just two, while their carer takes a break. For details call 1300 783 435 or visit unitingagewell.org

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• Residents at Freedom Bendigo live in their own private home within a welcoming community. While remaining independent, they have peace of mind knowing there is a care and support team onsite 24/7.

Freedom Care Bendigo Freedom Bendigo offers care and support in a community that encourages residents to remain as independent as possible, for as long as possible.

As one of 27 Freedom Care Communities, Freedom Bendigo offers private homes for seniors, with care and support staff onsite 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Residents are encouraged to be themselves, while being supported to keep doing the things they love.

At the heart of every Freedom Care Community is their unique approach to care. Each resident has their own individualised care plan and receives the care and support they need in line with their preferences and daily routine. These services are based on assessed care needs and are delivered by a team of qualified registered nurses, clinical case managers and personal carers, all within the privacy and comfort of their Freedom unit or apartment.

Renowned for its supported living and clinical care, Freedom Bendigo caters to a range of care needs, from everyday support for those with minimal care needs through to high care and palliative care. The community even offers a

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Aged care done differently in Kennington To make the move easier for residents, Freedom Bendigo often allows residents to live with their pets*.

welcome additions to the community.

A welcoming and neighbourly community, Freedom Bendigo offers a real sense of friendship and is a place where everyone looks out for each other. private respite care program Even if a resident’s care for those requiring needs change over time, short-term care. couples can choose to stay To make the move easier together and keep on living for residents, Freedom as independently as Bendigo often allows resipossible in their Freedom dents to live with their pets*. home while receiving the Many residents have been care they need. able to bring their pets with The community offers them and they have become a range of living options,

including one, two and three-bedroom units.

Purposely designed for low-maintenance, selfcontained senior living, each features a modern kitchen, ample storage, a modern ensuite, an in-home emergency call system and a private courtyard. Residents also have the freedom to open or close their front door at any time, and to make their home theirs with their own memories, knick-knacks and furniture.

Eating well is important for

seniors’ health and wellbeing.

With input from Nutrition Professionals Australia, the community offers a morning tea, lunch and dinner menu, with delicious and nutritious meals cooked fresh daily and served in the dining room.

From hearty classics and fresh salads to tasty Mediterranean dishes, there’s something to tempt all tastebuds.

There’s always plenty to see and do at Freedom Bendigo.

Residents can relax in their unit or get involved in as many fun social activities

and events as they wish, from walking groups and Tai Chi classes to indoor bowls and daily happy hours.

Friends and family are also welcome and encouraged to visit and stay anytime.

The best way to experience Freedom Bendigo is to see it for yourself. Located near the scenic Kennington Reservoir, the community is offering respite stays, which are a great way to experience the lifestyle and care on offer in the community before making the commitment to purchase. *subject to approval

Discover a place to be yourself At Freedom Bendigo, we do things a little differently from traditional aged care.

We offer everything residents need to live happily and comfortably, including spacious, well-maintained gardens, tailored care and support services, an experienced and dedicated care and support team, and a real sense of community and friendship.

We also offer a variety of activities for residents to participate in if they choose, including walking groups, exercise classes and regular happy hours.

• Care team onsite 24/7

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endigo’s only Medical Spa, Victorian Skin and Wellness Centre is fast becoming the place to go for those in the know when seeking beautiful skin and treatment for varying skin complaints such as acne, scarring and psoriasis to name a few. The Centre is home to consulting Doctors and a senior dermal therapist, Liza Curwen-Begg who has over 32 years experience in her field. Liza has also run successful clinics and spas in South Yarra and Falls Creek (voted by Harpers Bazaar one of top 10 in the world).

Some may also recall her name from recent guest column appearnces in both Good Health and Body and Soul magazines.

One of the latest advances

World Class Skincare Treatment Now Available In Bendigo

HydraFacial is essentially a peel, microdermabrasion, and hydrating mask in one. in Skin care treatments and now available at Victorian Skin and Welllness Centre is HydraFacial therapy.

“HydraFacial was created to provide the best skin of your life. The technology is unique and so are the amazing results it achieves. After just one treatment you’ll look and feel great, instantly. Plus the

more treatments you have the healthier your skin will become”.

“Every day we are exposed to stress, pollution, toxins, and most importantly sunlight. These are known as free radicals and are the root of skin damage and ageing, they destroy the chemical makeup of our skin cells,

preventing them from functioning properly therefore causing our skin to deteriorate” says Liza.

“The HydroFacial medical facial has a unique 5 step procedure which uses latest, clinically-proven techniques to truly cleanse and replenish deep into the skin’s layers for clearer, more

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youthful skin with fewer lines and wrinkles, tighter pores and a smoother more radiant appearance”.

“The treatment not only removes surface damage such as dead skin cells and impurities, but it also replenishes the skin with antioxidants, peptides and hyaluronic acid through Vortex-Fusion, the most advanced application of nutrients to the skin”.

“Each treatment uses a series of HydroPeel tips – each one has multiple peeling edges to exfoliate the skin several times, achieving better, more even results. The unique spiral design of the tip creates a vortex effect to easily dislodge and remove impurities while simultaneously introducing hydrating

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skin solutions with potent antioxidants”.

“The treatment is soothing, moisturising, non-irritating and immediately effective.

For best results I recommend a course of treatments followed by monthly maintenance but results can be seen from a one off treatment”, said Liza.

Liza can assist with serious skin conditions and general day to day maintenance issues and procedures.

Other services offered include, Gernetic Cellular Facials, Acne treatments pre and post -plastic surgery peels and CO2 fractional laser therapies.

Being a paramedical skin specialist she can help with pre or post surgery complaints and can also refer you for specialist care if required.

Liza is also a stockist of Gernetic Skincare products one of the worlds foremost brands.

During the month of February Liza is waiving her normal consultation fee so now is the time to call and arrange a time for your skin needs in 2021.

The Victorian Skin and Wellness Centre is located at 11 Grattan Street Bendigo.

Phone 54430935 or call Liza direct on 0412 203 288.

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Services Available Include: IPL Laser. Pigmentation.

Capillary damage. Anti ageing. Scar treatment.

Hair reduction. Gernetic Cellular Facials, Acne Treatments Pre and Post - plastic surgery peels CO2 Fractional Laser Therapies And a full range of Beauty and Skin services.

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Victorian Skin and Wellness Centre 11 Grattan St. Bendigo, Vic 3550 Phone: Liza Curwen-Begg 03 54430935 Mobile 0412 203 288 Email The.bendigo.lab@gmail.com Web hydrafacialbendigo.com.au

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Helping Older Australians, having little or no vision is no reason to put your old hobbies away.

Matt Collins Vision Australia

Vision Australia is a staunch believer in the notion that having little or no vision is no reason to put your old hobbies away in the closet. On the contrary, we actively work with our clients, a lot of them in the retired phase of their working lives, and we help them relearn or adapt new ways to continue doing the things they love.

2020 certainly went out of its way to make this difficult, but we found ways to persevere, focusing a lot on teleconferencing to connect like-minded individuals to allow them to continue pursuing their hobbies and interests through conversation and their own at-home variants of their passions.

Going into 2021, we are looking to slowly and safely expand back

into making physical connections with our clients a possibility but for now these are telehealth groups that can be participated in over the phone and online over Zoom. There is no limit to how many you can attend.

The simple act of conversing with others in a similar position to yourself can do so much to improve your mental health. That is why we have social chatting groups running every day of the work week.

Belinda Abel, who started as a client and now also doubles as a volunteer with Vision Australia, says of her time in these groups: “Just one hour there gives me a lift and puts me in a better frame of mind.”

If that sort of social group isn’t specific enough, and you have something you really need to share with the world, then our

themed social groups could be exactly what you’re looking for.

They cover everything from sports, films, music, books, even a group discussing and sharing poetry. Any and everything you could possibly want to discuss with your peers.

We also have exercise and zen groups for those that want to break out of their comfort zone and keep active at the same time.

Finally there are various trivia, games, and challenge groups running as well that will keep you entertained and may even teach you a thing or two!

While we look forward to returning to in-person groups and activities (pictured), we hope you’ll find something to take away from our exhaustive list of Telehealth groups. For more information, please contact us on 1300 84 74 66 or on email at info@visionaustralia.org

• June Smith and partner enjoying one of the many activities organised by Vision Australia.

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Make daily living easier

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Access the support you need to do the things you love

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Access Creative Studios offer NDIS approved programs tailored to individual needs.

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Healthy eating to protect your heart You might have heard that changing the way you eat can impact your health.

But what about your heart specifically?

Poor diet is one of the leading risk factors for heart disease in Australia. What you eat and drink impacts several heart disease risk factors, including: Blood pressure Cholesterol Weight Diabetes risk.

What does a heart-healthy eating pattern look like?

Enjoying a wide variety of foods focused on fresh and unprocessed food can be good for your heart.

A diet naturally low in unhealthy fats, salt and added sugar, and rich in wholegrains, fibre, vitamins, minerals and healthy fats is ideal.

Follow this 5-step heart-healthy eating pattern

to help you achieve this balance.

1. Eat plenty of vegetables, fruit and wholegrains Fruit and vegetables are some of the best foods for your heart, but most Australians aren’t eating anywhere near enough. These foods contain a variety of vitamins and minerals, as well as fibre and antioxidants, and have been shown to help prevent heart disease.

Wholegrains are foods like brown rice, wholemeal pasta, grainy bread and oats. These foods are full of fibre and can help lower your cholesterol. Swapping from refined grains like white bread and white rice to wholegrain versions is a simple change that can improve your diet.

2. Include a variety of healthy protein-rich foods Some protein-rich foods are better choices than others.

The best options are plant-based proteins like beans, chickpeas, lentils, nuts and seeds, as well as fish and seafood. These foods have been shown to reduce your risk of developing heart disease [2].

Eggs and poultry are also protein-rich foods that can be enjoyed as part of a hearthealthy eating pattern.

If you eat red meat, it’s best to limit it to 1-3 meals per week as research shows it is associated with an increased risk of heart disease [3].

3. Choose unflavoured milk, yoghurt and cheese These foods don’t increase or decrease your risk of heart disease, but they can be an important source of calcium, protein and other minerals.

Unflavoured versions with no added sugar are the healthiest options.

If you have heart disease or high cholesterol, reduced-fat

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lead to high blood pressure, which is a risk factor for heart disease. On average, milk, yoghurt, and cheese Australians are eating nearly are healthier options. For double the recommended those who don’t, you can amount of salt [4]. choose between reduced-fat Many people don’t realise or full-fat alternatives. that most of the salt they 4. Include healthy fats and eat is found in processed oils and packaged foods such Fats and oils can play an as canned foods, deli meats important role in your risk (like ham and salami) and of developing heart disease. baked goods.

Different types of fats can One of the best ways to reimpact your health differduce the amount of salt you ently—healthy fats can help eat is to base your diet on protect your heart, and fresh, unprocessed foods like unhealthy fats can increase fruit and vegetables. If you your risk of developing heart want to add extra flavour to disease. your food, try adding herbs Choose foods with high and spices. amounts of healthy fats such What foods should I have as avocados, olives, nuts and less of? seeds, and use healthy oils Reducing the amount of for cooking, for example, highly processed food you olive, canola, sunflower, pea- eat is great for your heart. nut and soybean oil. These Up to 35 per cent [5] of the foods can help lower your average Australian diet is cholesterol. currently made up of highly 5. Use herbs and spices to processed foods, such as: flavour foods instead of salt Baked goods e.g. cakes, Eating too much salt can biscuits and pastries

Chocolate Chips Lollies Sugary drinks e.g. soft drinks, energy drinks, sports drinks Take away food e.g. pizza, burgers.

These foods are usually high in added sugar, salt, and saturated and trans fats, and they aren’t part of a hearthealthy diet. Try to have these foods only sometimes and in small amounts.

Avoid over-eating: The ideal portion size How much you eat is another important part of eating well for your heart.

There are some foods we are eating too much of, some foods that we don’t eat enough of, and in general, the size of our meals has grown over time.

The amount you should eat depends on many factors, including the type of food served. Use a plate with healthy proportions from different food groups.

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Buda Historic Home and Garden

Self Managed Superannuation Funds

Buda Castlemaine is a magical step back in time.

It was the home of the talented Leviny family from the Goldrush until 1981.

An Historical property of National significance, Buda provides a unique insight into the times in which the Leviny family lived, their lifestyle and interests over a 118 year period.

Why not make a day of it at Buda and have a picnic!

A viewing of this historic home of the Leviny family is a must for lovers of the Arts and Crafts movement, heritage gardens and Gold Rush architecture. A gentle stroll around the grounds could be capped off with a picnic lunch on the lawn overlooking the township or listening to the aviary birds while seated at our comfortable tables in the courtyard.

You are welcome at anytime to bring your own rug and picnic hamper, but for those travelling, or an extra special treat, why not book an exclusive Buda gourmet hamper lovingly prepared by Melanie of Fryers Teahouse.

All gourmet hampers feature fresh seasonal produce (low food miles) and are self contained, with picnic rug, thermos’ and fine china.

There are vegetarian options for each basket and dietary requirements can be catered for upon request. They also feature special Buda recipes direct from the diaries of the Leviny women.

Baskets must be ordered at least 24 hours in advance and will be waiting for you upon arrival on your chosen date at reception. Baskets are simply delivered back to

reception after your picnic.

Amidst the 1.2 hectares of delightful heritage garden there is a comprehensive plant nursery to browse through and ample room for the kids or grandkids to stretch their legs. Buda’s gift shop also provides a lovely range of Buda merchandise and handcrafted items for sale. Bus and tour groups can be catered for with morning or afternoon tea or lunch in our function room overlooking the garden but advanced bookings are essential. Visitors are welcome at Buda all year round for picnics and self guided tours so please visit budacastlemaine.org for more information and to check any Covid restrictions effecting opening hours.

Locally owned and operated in Bendigo Victoria, Venture Financial Advisers has been providing solutions for Self Managed Superannuation Fund (SMSF) trustees and their advisers for over 15 years Our qualified accountants are specialists in their field who have a client first focus. Our aim is to ensure you are teamed with the right information to live your best life in retirement Whether you currently have your own fund or are looking to take control of your retirement by establishing a new SMSF, we can tailor a package which suits your needs and objectives We can help you by providing: ● Establishment of a quality SMSF to provide for your future ● Technology and accounting solutions to minimise the time you spend on tax compliance, allowing you more time to focus on your retirement goals ● A proactive and forward thinking partner for SMSF trustees to know they are making the best financial decisions ● Robust attention to detail ● The ability to view your SMSF online so you can monitor your retirement investments at any time ● A straightforward transparent fee structure The accountants at Venture Financial Advisers also partner with respected professionals to ensure other aspects of your financial future are protected. These services can include: ● Financial planning services that provide strategic, investment and insurance advice ● Business and individual tax accountants that offer comprehensive tax solutions ● Legal services to ensure your wealth is not just protected during your lifetime but also for your loved ones ● Finance and mortgage solutions for your SMSF and other borrowing needs Book time with one of our SMSF specialist advisers to know that you’re making the best financial decisions

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Escape Coach Tours N.Nicholas Bendigo Monthly

Locally owned company Escape Coach Tours is excited to bring you their new tour schedule for 2021.

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Mornington Peninsula & Yarra Valley 2 Day Coach Tour 27- 29th April 2021 Cost $750 *Per person twin Share *Single room price add $100

More than just a tour company Call Us Now for your next corporate event, function, wedding or group outing.

Owners Damien and Annette Harris have been busy working during the Christmas break to put together a list of wonderful new tours.

Being a Bendigo based Coach Tour Company they are starting the year off with tours in Regional Victoria.

With 16 years experience touring, they will strive to find those interesting and unique places and while providing passengers a great time.

Regional Victoria has so many wonderful places to

Wetlander Cruises part of the Gannawarra Wetlands tour

see and do, and example of this is the new tour Mornington Peninsula & Yarra Valley which has a jampacked itinerary show casing both areas and don’t forget the 3 day Silo tour and The Bushrangers, Wetlands and rural Art Tour there is still a

few seats left on these tours.

Check out the Website and Facebook for a full range of tours on offer.

Escape Coach Tours specialise in group tours, thinking of that special destination they can work with you to tailor make that right

tour to give you the best trip possible.

If you have a Wedding, birthday or needing transport for a group to an event they can help. www.escapecoachtours.com. au

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Gannawarra Wetlands Day Tour, 15th April Cost $85.00 p.p* Mystery Day Tour 30th May Cost $80.00 p.p* Swan Hill 2 Days 28th & 29th June

Cost $359.00 p.p* Single Supplement $100.00

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Highlights National Holden Motor Museum, The Great Aussie Beer Shed & Heritage Farm Museum, a trip on the Murray river on board the MV Mary Ann. Our first stop of the day is the National Holden Motor Museum, enjoy the display of 50 vehicles, the museum takes you through the remarkable history of Holden. Next is morning tea and free time to take in the wharf area, enjoy the many shops or explore the port discovery centre (at your own cost).

Next a cruise on the MV Mary Ann, once we are on, sit back, relax and enjoy the incredible scenery of the majestic Murray River.

While you are served your complimentary lunch including a non-alcoholic drink. Back on land we load back up on the coach to visit The Great Aussie Beer Shed & Heritage Farm Museum to a guided tour and a wander around there is something for everyone to enjoy.

Inclusions: 2 guided Tours and entry, morning tea and lunch + non alch. drink.

Day 1 This morning we depart.

Bendigo to Organ Pipes NP for morning tea, Frankston RSL for lunch then after a quick stop at Dromana beach bathing boxes we will arrive at Arthurs Seat Eagle summit for an exhilarating gondola ride back down to sea level. Pt Leo Estate sculpture park & winery is next for a selfwalk tour of the sculpture garden. Then to pre-dinner drinks at St Andrews Brewery (located at the former Freeman Bro’s horseracing facility) off to our home for the night Dinner included.

Day 2 First stop after breakfast this morning is the wild coast & Cape Schanck Lighthouse. A short drive to Boneo Discovery park to see Animalia in Sand sculptures. Then we grab some goods from Peninsula Pure Honey & on to Yarra Valley Chocolaterie & Ice creamery for lunch & chocolate tasting followed by a visit to Alowyn Garden. Our next visit is award winning 4 Pillars Gin distillery (free time for tasting) If Gin is not your thing Payten & Jones Winery is right across the road. A quick stop at Selovers loockout on the way to our home for the

Photos Dromana Bathing Boxes & Alowyn Garden

night at Sanctuary House.

Dinner Included Day 3 This morning we will visit Healesville Sanctuary to view the wonderful Australia wildlife. Next more wine & produce this time its Badger Creek Blueberry winery followed by lunch & a tour of The Big Bouquet Gerbera garden & friendly Alpaca herd. Next stop Yarra Valley Dairy for cheese & icecream before we start our trip home. Last stop of the day is the Tramway Heritage Centre for a tour & afternoon tea. Arrive home early evening.

Notes includes all transport and accommodation, 2 x 2 course dinner, 2 x breakfast, 3 x lunches & 2 x Morning tea & all tours & entries listed.

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Discover Narrapumelap Homestead Annette Harris Escape Coach Tours

Discover the dream Narrapumelap it was built in 1873 and is an impressive French Gothic Mansion in the west of Victoria. Its original owner, John Dixon Wyselaskie (1818-1883) was a successful pastoralist and a philanthropist with his own intriguing life story. Visit and discover more about his life and enjoy the dynamic revival of his house that can only be described as a national treasure.

In June we were lucky enough to stay and enjoy the beauty of this homestead and garden, Kevin Macintyre (owner) showed us around and talked about the history of the house, this included the tower that has been recently repaired the view is outstanding.

Escape and enjoy this outstanding part of Victoria’s history We start our day with a visit

to Marg & Hayden’s Watlington Collectables, this collection is from a lifetime of love of history and interest in stories behind many of the relics.

Hayden’s ‘Garage” showcases a variety of historical items ranging from fully restored classic and vintage cars, to workshop tools and garage memorabilia. Marg’s interest is in household Knick knacks began with some early irons and has now grown to include items from every room of the house.

We will have a tour and free time to wander with morning tea served here.

Next stop at Ararat to the Chalambar Golf Club for a 2-course lunch with a cuppa or soft drink included.

Next stop Narrapumelap, Kevin will do a guided tour of the homestead and afternoon tea. Included in the tour is a two course lunch with complementary cuppa or soft drink, morning, and afternoon tea.

Gannawarra Wetlands Includes Morning Tea & Lunch

Enjoy a scenic drive up to Koondrook, our first stop is the River Statues - Take a leisurely stroll down the Redgum Statue walk as it meanders along the banks of the Murray River through the towns of Koondrook and Barham.

Admire the exceptional craftsmanship of the gorgeous statues which depict the pioneer men and women of the district along with the iconic wildlife of the area. These works of art were carved out of local red gum by

world renowned chainsaw carvers Kevin Guilders and Angela Polglaze. Morning Tea will be served here. Next stop is Arbuthnot Sawmills where we will do a tour of the sawmill which will cover the history and economic effects on Koondrook, Environmental management of sustainable redgum forests, processing with viewing from a walkway and kiln drying.

On to lunch in Koondrook, then to our Cruise on the Wetlander Cruises our captain for the day will take us out on a cruise in the Gunnawarra Wetlands showcasing the historical environment.

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Also via MTA Genine has access to perks and upgrades that only selected travel advisors can offer, It’s all part of special membership benefits that she passes on to clients.

Personalized coach travel to theatre shows, day tours and

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Loddon Shire the perfect Getaway The spectacular Loddon Valley delivers a diverse range of attractions for visitors to explore. From farm based cottage industries to endless outdoor activities, the plentiful open spaces this region offers are full of surprises.

Meanwhile the villages and towns of the Loddon Valley serve up rich gold rush heritage and a healthy dose of friendly country locals.

Natural attractions abound in the State and National Parks for the outdoor enthusiast; discover a number of

rewarding lookouts, easy bushwalks, bird watching and pleasant picnic areas to relax and unwind. Get

swinging with your gold detector as you explore Victoria’s golden triangle

Old Tarnagulla In Colour Exhibition

and perhaps unearth another Welcome Stranger to start your own gold rush!

Head straight to the Loddon River or Little Lake Boort for water sports including skiing, fishing, canoeing or inland stand up paddle boarding. Otherwise enjoy a family picnic along the banks of the river and take a dip in a natural infinity pool.

Walk the streets of gold-era ghost towns and hunt down your own treasures along Inglewood’s vintage and collectables hot spot. A day, weekend or week, it’s your choice, the one certainty is; you’ll be spoilt for choice.

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For further information contact: The Loddon Visitor Information Centre 24 Wilson Street, Wedderburn Phone: 03 5494 3489 visitloddonvalley.com.au

Hard Hill Tourist Reserve, Wilsons street, Wedderburn Saturday, 06 March 2021 | 06:45 AM to Sunday, 07 March 2021 | 03:00 PM Senior Detector Hunt - $50 for the weekend or $40 for one day Seniors Gold Panning- $5 Junior Detector Hunt - $10 per child aged 8-16 years Junior Gold Panning - $5 per child Contact Wedderburn Tourism 03 5494 3489 Saturday 6 & Sunday 7 March and participate in all the activities to do with detecting and gold panning.

Major gold detector draws, and many lucky draw prizes

up for grabs.

• Senior token hunt Saturday and Sunday • Senior gold panning knockout Saturday • Monster town garage sales Saturday • Saturday evening entertainment Prizes this year are: •Senior token hunt Minelab GPX 5000 valued at $5999.00 • Junior token hunt - 1st prize Minelab GO-FIND 60 Detector valued at $399, 2nd price Minelab GO-FIND 40 detector valued at $299, 3rd prize Minelab GO-FIND 20 detector valued at $199

Tarnagulla History Archive will present Old Tarnagulla In Colour, an exhibition of local historical photographs which have been scanned, digitally restored, ‘colourised’ and reprinted in large format.

The images were created via digital colourisation and restoration of photographs by local business Circa (www. circamuseumservices. com) in a process which also involved careful historical research and consultation with a local historian and longterm residents. Digital colourisation is a new approach to a much older tradition, popular in the early 20th Century, in which photographic prints were hand-coloured with paint. Unlike in those days, a benefit of the digital approach is that the original photograph remains untouched and unmodified.

Print copies of the colourised images can be purchased (order & pay on the day, delivered after printing). Proceeds from these sales will also support running costs for the Hall and the Archive.

Tarnagulla Archive Open Day Tarnagulla Public Hall, 69-71 Commercial Road, Tarnagulla Second Sunday of every month 10:00 AM to 03:00 PM The Tarnagulla History Archive is a repository for all things related to the local history of Tarnagulla and its surrounding district.

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Tips For Your Garden See you later alligator weed This Summer

Derek Fraser Habitat Nursery

The importance of adequate soil moisture in sustaining plant growth and metabolism cannot be overstated.

The inevitable arrival of the heat this Summer should begin to focus the thoughts of Bendigo Gardeners towards the challenges of maintaining adequate plant moisture over the always harsh, Central Victorian summer.

The importance of adequate soil moisture in sustaining plant growth and metabolism cannot be overstated. The significant investment a garden embodies can easily be undone by scrimping on water use, especially during the establishment phase of a new garden. As gardeners, we tend to overly focus on Commercial our water bill and forget the de Canopy significant capital investall pests, weather ment our plants represent. and weeds.

Moreover, the loss of established plants due to inadequate irrigation meable Mesh represents an enormous allows light, air of cumulative andwaste rain in. gardening effort, growing time and money, as anyone who has had to replace an Self Watering established plant with an icking reservoirs keep advanced nursery specimen your plants alive can attest.

The constant ‘thirst’ plants exhibit arises from the One Foot pivotal role water plays in SoiltheDepth growth and Deep growing photosynthetic activities of medium plant cells. Water movement maintains the circulatory system of plants, carrying life sustaining substances to all plant tissues, from the Optional highest leaf to the deepest

root tip. A cruel irony is that of all this water absorption, plants are only able to retain approximately 5% of the water they take up, the rest being lost through pores on the underside of their leaves in a process known as Transpiration. While this seems wasteful to us, it is the only way nature has found to facilitate the process of photosynthesis, involving the creation of sugars from nothing more than water and carbon dioxide. This seemingly improbable process is of course powered by sunlight and fundamentally underpins all life on earth.

To maintain photosynthetic activity, plants deploy an astonishingly complex system of roots to extract as much ground water as possible. Fine root tips search out the smallest traces of water from the surrounding soil, actively sensing dry and wet zones withing the soil profile in a process known as Hydrotropism. As the foraging root tip moves on, it leaves behind an ever-thickening root that transports absorbed water and nutrients to the above ground tissues of the plant, all the while acting as an anchor for the entire organism.

In a hot, dry climate such as ours, most of the mature trees that constitute our

surrounding forests have rot in water-logged clay soil. incredibly deep roots that Both scenarios restrict soil tap into ground water oxygenation and consedeposits located within the quently, nutrient uptake regions’ aquifers, enabling by plant roots. Over time, them to survive prolonged plants growing in such soils droughts. These same trees will develop shallow root have shallow surface root systems and never achieve systems that will happily self-sufficiency. absorb rainfall when it is Clays can be improved with available, thereby supplemechanical disruption menting their long-term (decompaction), organic needs. Anyone who has tried matter additions and to establish a garden under copious amounts of mature trees can attest to Gypsum. This is best their ability to greedily soak achieved before planting as up all the water and fertiliser significant soil disruption you add, well before younger can upset established plants. plants have a chance to When a major soil overhaul establish. is not an option, the best Mist Spray The major obstacle to approach is to mulch the watering efforts of Irrigator extensively and install a inbuilt high volume Bendigo gardeners is our surface drip irrigation sprays unique soils. Unless you are system. The slow addition of extremely lucky, you will be water to clay soils prevents blessed with high quality surface runoff and clay, comprising beautifully evaporation. Furthermore, small and even particles thatMicro it is the only way to achieve Climate pack together better than Amazing deep soil wetting growth rateswithout canopy the kids Lego. This result’s under further compaction caused is some of the best pottery by traditional flood in the state and possibly one irrigation. In general, an of the most difficult soils for application rate for each successful gardening.

Dripper of two litres per Clay soils repel water in dry hour for as much as five climates and retain water hours is required to effecin wet ones which poses tively water using this metha significant problem in od. Frequent, short duration Bendigo as our seasons are watering cycles are undeoften extreme. Over summer Stands sirable as they orencourage water absorption is limited shallow root development. trolleys Give true waist to the uppermost layer of So, the take home message is height - no more soil leaving deeper roots to ‘a big, slow drink occasionalbending or knee work wither and die. Conversely, ly’, is the best approach for a over winter, deep roots will Bendigo garden.

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Sarah Hetherington Agriculture Victoria Agriculture Victoria has been working closely with local authorities, land managers and community groups in Bendigo to raise awareness of the State prohibited weed, alligator weed.

There is only one alligator weed infestation that lies north of the Great Divide in Victoria. That infestation is located at Bendigo Creek.

Local land managers are working to rehabilitate and

improve Bendigo Creek, including the Reimagining Bendigo Creek project, however the benefits of these works would be lost if alligator weed invaded the proposed infrastructure, frog ponds and revegetation sites.” If you see alligator weed, or any other State prohibited weed, please report it to the Agriculture Victoria Customer Contact Centre on 136 186 or email weed.spotters@agriculture. vic.gov.au.

Coliban Water new Smart Gardens for a Dry Climate booklet

Greater Bendigo since its launch in 2003 during the Millennium Drought.

“In the latest edition we’ve This popular and helpful collaborated with Dja Dja guide for creating and Wurrung to reflect the maintaining waterwise special connection our gardens in a changing Traditional Owners have climate. with the land in which Executive General Manager Coliban Water operates and Customer, Community & acknowledge that Aboriginal Stakeholder Affairs Lauren Australians have sustainably McLean said the redesigned managed the land’s natural booklet is bigger, brighter resources for thousands of and bursting with useful generations. content and inspirational “Harley Douglas, a Djaara ideas. man and project officer at “The new booklet is Dja Dja Wurrung more user friendly with Enterprises, writes on the advice and ideas to inspire local plants used or food, green-thumbed and novice medicine and fibre, and gardeners to create their shares the Djaara language ideal garden space that is names for plants. water efficient and drought Smart Gardens for a Dry tolerant.

Climate is available in “A region focus section libraries across the looks at soil types and Coliban Water region . climate from the nine local A PDF version of the council areas across the booklet is available on their Coliban Water region, and website, as well as an online includes information on form for customers to councils’ green waste and request a copy of the booklet gardening initiatives. to be mailed to them.

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News

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Out and About

why I do this, well, the answer is simple. The car usually attracts the attention of somebody thus Over the past few years I that person will often come have been catching the to see what the problem is or Bendigo to Swan Hill train what I am doing. Can’t say I for a day out. blame anybody for coming.

Each year, as the train This meeting is often speeds through Tragowbeneficial to both parties. el, I have noticed that the Back to my visit to view the family of Minions, near the Kelly road crossing, has been minions. I had to walk about steadily growing. As a result 300 metres towards I drove up there recently and Tragowel to where I could see members of the parked my vehicle near to family skipping a rope, the crossing. I use the ploy of leaving my vehicle where throwing a ball, playing on playground equipment, it easily seen by any house in the area. You may wonder driving a beach buggy, cutting up sleepers with a Travel Correspondent

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chain saw whilst another one was happily swinging back and forth in a tree to name a few. I had just started back to my car when a golf buggy came down to meet me. Rather than there be any confrontation I leant into the buggy and stated “I am not lighting a fire” to which I got a response “ have you been down looking at the minions, jump in and I will give you a ride back to your car, follow me home and I will show you our dinosaur.” On the way back to the car I was told that somebody had recently lit six fires around that immediate area.

As a result I ended up at Shepo’s Whey, a working dairy farm, cum farm stay, come sculpture park.

There are also emus somewhere on the farm but I did not get to see or feed them as I was fascinated with the sculptures.

Hosts Mick and Cath allowed me to wander around the gardens looking at the sculptures that Mick

and his daughter Tiarna make from old items, scrap iron and cutlery that is either donated or found on the farm. On the day I visited the four piece band, known as Metal as Anything, where even wearing their face masks.

Around the gardens I saw sculptures of pigs, a turtle, panther, lizards, crocodiles, flowers, skeletons, busts, bush rangers, spiders, a penguin and other funny looking birds, a motor bike, an impressive map of Australia, a huge fire cauldron, which is Mick’s pride and joy, along with many quirky items and the dinosaur with eggs, which, by they way Cath told mealmost caused a divorce as Mick builds all his creations late in the day.

It was a very interesting visit, which came about by my curious nature of having to have a look at the minions, or maybe it is as a friend once said to me, Ken you are a sticky beak. Sculpture tours are by appointment only, telephone 54520306

New release book. History of Bendigo’s CBD. A Golden Valley in the Forest. The Pioneers who helped shape Bendigo in the early years.

This new book explores the early history of the Bendigo Central Business District.

Well researched, informative factual history of historical Bendigo, from when the first settlers arrived as early as the 1830’s and during the gold rush in 1852.

Early maps. Infancy of Bendigo pencil sketch.

Historical photos. Early prospectors, pioneers stories, photos.

Family histories of the early settlers to Bendigo.

Location of early buildings. Origin of the name of Bendigo.

Included in this book is valuable historical research written by well known local Bendigo historian, the late Dr Ralph Birrell.

Limited edition. $70. Available from the author Glenys Pollard.

Researcher, Historian and Genealogist.

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Heffernan of the Shamrock

The story of Sandhurst’s Famed Hotelier Author:Mary Healy

In Heffernan of the Shamrock, Mary Healy provides a fascinating insight into this remarkable man. From impoverished conditions in Ireland he travelled the world seeking a better life for himself and his family.

He found gold in California and then sailed to Victoria seeking his fortune. He established The Shamrock Hotel and his 30 year tenure of the hotel mirrored the rise of Sandhurst as the world’s richest goldfield.

This new book is a worthwhile addition to the library of those who are fascinated with early Australian history and its Irish influences.

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WILL THIS YEAR BE ANY BETTER?

Peter Pritchard

Southern Gateway Christian Church

We have seen the usual replays of what happened in 2020. We recall different elements in different ways based on our own experiences. No matter what trials we faced there is an amazing fact for those who believe in and follow Jesus . “He never leaves or forsakes us.”( Hebrews 13:5) and we are advised “don’t leave in haste or go in flight, for the Lord will go before us, and will be our rear guard”.(Isaiah 52:12).

He is with us in any catastrophe and He guides and cares for us. The core of this for us all is to believe .

When we believe in Jesus we don’t just believe in a good man. We actually

believe in Jesus the Saviour of the World. He came to set everyone free of the pain of sin. When we turn to Him and repent we are forgiven.

A transformation takes place within us and we go forward and don’t look back.

If we live in the past we will die there.

This transformation involves the love of God for everyone. As we get closer in our prayer, study of scripture and listening to Him, some amazing spiritual surgery takes place.

We become alive in Christ.

We become witnesses to His victory on the Cross and He changes us into Christians who reflect His joy.

I often get asked...” why are you different?” Or... “you’ve changed”... or even.. “ I want what you’ve got”.

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• Card depicting Charles Nungesser and fellow ace shortly before shortly before they crashed attempting non stop flight between New York and Paris.

Photo Courtesy D.Lindsay

The Card Collector David Lindsay Correspondent

Charles Nungesser was the third best French flying ace in the first world war. He lived a most remarkable life.

He was born in 1892 and excelled at sport, mechanics and romance. During his teenage years he quit school and moved to Brazil to find a long lost uncle. There he took up motor racing and was quite successful. One day a fellow Frenchman landed a Bleriot aircraft and Nungesser asked him if he could fly it.

Having no flying experience the pilot laughed at him. At the first opportunity Nungesser jumped into the plane and took off. It was a rough landing but he survived the flight.

When war was declared in 1914, Nungesser sailed to France and joined the French cavalry. In his first month of combat he led a patrol which took over an enemy vehicle after killing the occupants and capturing their top secret documents.

On the way back to base, his car was shot at by the German soldiers who noticed its French occupants, and by the French soldiers because it was a German vehicle.

Nungesser was awarded a Military Medal and was given the bullet-ridden car as a reward.

He requested a transfer

to the Flying Service and earned his pilots licence two months later. He became a very successful pilot in his Voisin fighter plane.

One day a brand new aircraft was assigned to his squadron, and even though it had not yet entered service, Nungesser decided to take it for an unauthorised spin. Grabbing his gunner, he tested the new machine out to see what it could do. As they flew around, five German planes

attacked the air base and his superiors desperately searched the base to get him into his plane to defend it.

When Nungesser returned he immediately shot down one of the German planes and chased the others away.

Nungesser was arrested on landing and jailed for 8 days.

When he was released he was awarded the War Cross for his bravery and actions by the French Government.

By April 1916 Nungesser had shot down so many enemy planes that he officially became an ace, but the list of injuries that he suffered was shocking. He

often had to be carried to his plane and lifted into the cockpit.

His feats off the field were just as legendary. Many nights he drove to Paris for its nightlife and women.

He would often turn up for morning patrol in his tuxedo with a woman on his arm.

After the war he moved to the US where he joined the barnstorming craze and became a stunt pilot for Hollywood films. A $25,000 prize was on offer for the first non-stop flight between New York and Paris, so Nungesser attempted the flight with another French ace in the white plane pictured on the postcard. They crashed and disappeared having lived a colourful life. The other card showing Charles Nungesser is an American bubble gum card from a series called Skybirds.

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