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ISSUE NO. 589 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Friday, January 2, 2009

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MAYORAL MOVES

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in your hands Anne Caudle Centre named top site as new hospital plan is handed over - Page 5

DECISION TIME: The next major hospital decision will be made by the state cabinet. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN.

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2 • Bendigo Weekly – Friday, January 2, 2009 How to contact us 30 Bridge Street, Bendigo Postal: PO Box 324, Bendigo, 3552 Phone 5442 5448 Fax 5442 5450 Classifieds Phone 5442 1646

Index Bendigo life......................................................... 19 Bendigo property................................................. 25 Bezzo..............................................................52-56

Bendigo Briefs Mall umbrellas THE City of Greater Bendigo council has installed small umbrellas in the Hargreaves Mall. The umbrellas were installed on the permanent seating in the mall after months of negotiation with the Bendigo Traders’ Association.

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Child centre study

Discover Bendigo................................................. 20 Letters................................................................. 12 To let...............................................................68-69 TV guide............................................................... 24 What’s on............................................................. 45 What’s this?......................................................... 18 Who’s new?.......................................................... 44

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THE City of Greater Bendigo council is asking the community to have online input into a study to determine the feasibility of establishing an Early Learning Children’s Centre for families with children aged from nought to eight in Strathfieldsaye similar to the Helen Jessen Children’s Centre in Crook Street. Council Family and Wellbeing co-ordinator Maureen Tessier said there were several ways locals could contribute to the feasibility study. “The first way is to visit the City’s website at www.bendigo. vic.gov.au/noticeboard and complete an online form under the heading of Strathfieldsaye Early Learning Children’s Centre,” she said. “The second way is to attend one of three community consultation sessions set to take place on Thursday, February 19 at the Strathfieldsaye Sports Club at 10am to 11am, 2pm to 3pm and 7.30pm to 8.30pm.” Ms Tessier said facilities or services at Early Learning Children’s Centres included long day care services, occasional childcare, preschool, Maternal and Child Health Services, early intervention services and family support services. “In order to ensure the proposed centre meets the needs of families, council is seeking input from the community,” she said. “Community feedback is integral to this project and we are encouraging people to visit the city’s website and complete the online form. For more information about the study or the community consultation sessions, contact Ms Tessier on 5434 66373.

Winery wins BENDIGO’S BlackJack Vineyard has won a gold medal and scooped the overall trophy for Victoria’s Best Shiraz at the prestigious Le Concours des Vins du

Liberty Swing a fun option THE City of Greater Bendigo council will provide a special key to families who have a child with a disability to provide them with access to the Liberty Swing at Strathdale Park in Crook Street whenever they want. An Australian invention, the Liberty Swing works like most other swings except it is bigger and features a ramp that allows a wheelchair to be loaded onto it. Council director of Community Well Being Barry Secombe

said the Liberty Swing required a universal key to operate and the council was keen to hear from families who would like to use the Liberty Swing on a regular basis. “Once a family has a universal access key they can use it on Liberty Swings throughout Australia,” he said. “This could be very handy especially when they are travelling or when they go on holidays.” Mr Secombe said the Lib-

erty Swing was first installed at Strathdale Park as part of the council’s Community Access and Inclusion plan to provide a more accessible environment for people with disabilities. “It also ties in with our ongoing commitment to make Bendigo a child-friendly city,” he said. Families wanting to apply for an access key should contact Chris Walters on 5434 6316 or email c.walters@bendigo.vic. gov.au

WAY TO GO: Cole Birrell-Jarvis gives the thumbs up to the Liberty Swing with Pam Lee of Variety. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN. More photos at www.bendigophotos.com

Victoria event. The award-winning wine was the Block 6 Shiraz 2006. Le Concours des Vins du Victoria is a unique wine competition in Australia in that it involves a panel of French wine experts and commentators judging Victorian wines. It is organised by the FrenchAustralian Chamber of Commerce and Industry. More than 300 wines were entered this year and the judging panel was led by renowned Rhône Valley winemaker Michel Chapoutier. Winemakers Ken Pollock and Ian McKenzie from BlackJack Vineyards were thrilled with the result.

It was the third time the winery won the trophy.

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LA TROBE University’ is encouraging students to apply for a civil engineering scholarship available to help students who plan to pursue higher education at the university’s Bendigo campus in 2009. One of the many scholarships on offer is The City of Greater Bendigo scholarship of $23,000. It is open to a prospective civil engineering student with a strong academic background. For more information on civil engineering scholarships visit http://www.latrobe.edu.au/ceps/

SUMMER is well and truly here and snakes are active, particularly in semi-rural and bush locations where they find habitat and food. The Department of Sustainability and Environment (DSE) is advising people to keep their properties clear of rubbish and long grass to avoid providing a refuge for eastern brown snakes, black snakes and tiger snakes. DSE advises residents to clean up around the house, keep grass cut short and keep grain or pet food storage areas clean.

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Multi-million dollar redevelopment set to ease problems LOOKING AHEAD: Peter Noble says he believes change is in the wind. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN..

New court building ‘in budget process’ By ANTHONY RADFORD and ANNIKA SMETHURST THE Department of Justice is planning a multi-million dollar redevelopment of Bendigo’s court precinct, according to a leading local lawyer. Most of the city’s law fraternity, welfare groups, and Victoria’s chief magistrate Ian Gray believe Bendigo’s historic law courts are unsafe, overcrowded, have poor disabled access and are generally unsuitable for modern law. Court staff also have to share toilets with the general public. The Bendigo Weekly can reveal syringes and a knife have been found in the toilets and staff are often abused by the public while using the facilities. The public’s access to magistrates has also been brought into question, with at least one occasion where a judge’s property was stolen from his office, only to turn up for sale in a

OLD WAYS: The court precinct is facing a revamp. Photo: vicki harrington.

nearby retailer. In most court rooms, judges are forced to walk among the public before and after hearings. There are no rooms for lawyers to meet with clients and no

provision for the separation of parties, sometimes involved in violent disputes. The law courts also have no provision for the security of children involved in custody battles. Loddon Campaspe Community Legal Centre principal solicitor Peter Noble said he believed a plan to fix the problem was being considered for this year’s state budget. It is understood the department has been looking at a way of bringing together Bendigo’s justice agencies such as Corrections Victoria, the Sheriff’s Office and the courts, and also including an adequate holding cell for defendants facing court. Until now, the plan has cen-

tred around a minor refurbishment of the former police station behind the law courts. “I believe they are moving away from a simple revamp of the police station to a more comprehensive and long-term proposal that will serve Bendigo now and well into the future,” he said. “It is costed at tens of millions of dollars and I believe it is being considered for the May budget.” Mr Noble said the plan would include the demolition of the former police station and the council-owned building next to it, and the construction of a new court building with modern and adequate facilities. “The old court will still be used for a court, but the highvolume stuff such as the Magistrates Court, Children’s Court and VCAT will be dealt with in the new facility,” he said.

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n MAKING A POINT: The Bendigo Weekly poster campaign pushed the matter of the new hospital to the foreground

BENDIGO Health has recommended building a new hospital behind the existing Anne Caudle Centre. The Bendigo Weekly believes the recommendation was part of the business case handed over to the state government. The report highlights the five potential sites for the planned redevelopment – Anne Caudle, the Tom Flood Centre, Chum Street, the current hospital and the former Bendigo Psychiatric Centre site – and why the ACC was the best option. The costings of all five proposals are being checked by the Department of Human Services, who will then hand the report onto the government. Bendigo Health chairman Marika McMahon refused to comment on the preferred site or the costings, but said the process was progressing. “We have done everything we can do internally,” she said. “We have done what we have to do. We have handed it over and we will see what happens from here. “Now it will go through the government’s budget process.” The past year has been a watershed one in the history of the city’s health sector, and a state government commitment to a redevelopment of the hospital would see the biggest ever single health budget spend in regional Victoria. In the past 12 months there has been a recognition by the government of the need for an

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Councillors pick up areas of responsibility By ANTHONY RADFORD NEW City of Greater Bendigo council mayor Kevin Gibbins will allocate portfolios to his new councillors. Cr Gibbins will give each councillor an area they are qualified in to act as a spokesperson, an advisor to council and a contact for staff. Keith Reynard will take on the sustainable energy portfolio, Rod Fyffe arts and culture, Lisa Ruffell commerce, Barry Lyons industry, James Reade progressing youth, Peter Cox the environment, Rod Campbell infrastructure and Alec Sandner finance. Cr Gibbins said each of the councillors were experienced in the areas. “Cr Fyffe has a greater knowledge of arts and culture than most of us put together and Cr Ruffell already has a history representing commerce,” he said. “We need to continue what we are doing about industry and need someone with Cr Lyons’ skills to drive that a bit more. “Cr Reynard has a track record in the renewable energy area and Cr Cox is very passionate about the environment. “I didn’t want Cr Reade to focus just on youth, but on progressing youth, and Cr Sandner is a qualified accountant. It is good to have an accountant again, to replace Greg Williams. “Rod Campbell is an engineer and he is very community minded, so he will do well with infrastructure.” Cr Gibbins said the aim of the idea was to develop a stronger team and better use the talents of councillors. “It is a little bit different, but it is a conscious effort to try and do better,” he said. “I want to do this as a management idea. It is not delegation, but it is building on their strengths. “What is the point of having someone with all their experience just sitting there.” Cr Gibbins said the move would also benefit the councillors themselves. “I would like to be able to give them the chance to gain a bit more knowledge about their

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area of interest and be able to consult with them and delegate information to them,” he said. “It is a good opportunity to set them up for the next four years and about getting everyone involved. It will also give them a lift and raise their profile.

“At the end of the day decisions still come from a majority of councillors.” Cr Gibbins said the community would also benefit. “It brings the team together and gives us the opportunity to build a strong team,” he said.

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Gibbins puts new life into parking schemes By ANTHONY RADFORD NEW City of Greater Bendigo mayor Kevin Gibbins has breathed new life into two rejected plans to improve the CBD’s traffic flow. Cr Gibbins has thrown his personal support behind building a new multi-storey car park on Hargreaves Street and a traders’ plan to build a I large bus interchange in Bath Lane. In July 2007, plans for a $40 million car park and residential development on the corner of Hargreaves Street and Edwards Street collapsed after disagreements between the council and the private owner of the land. The previous council decided instead to investigate building a multi-storey car park on the existing Target and Telstra car parks.

In April last year the Bendigo Traders’ Association unveiled a plan to take the city’s bus terminal out of its main shopping precinct. The plan included building over Bendigo Creek between the Bendigo Bank and Short Street, and takes into account the her-

High Street into the core of the CBD. The previous council rejected the proposal. However, Cr Gibbins said that part of the CBD was the right place for a car park to be built. “My personal view is we have to build one around the

believe there is an absolute need for it and we should have built it by now itage-listed former Beaurepaires site. Under the plan, a bus interchange would be built at the ground level of a multi-storey car park, which would also provide secure bicycle parking. A boardwalk would be built between the bank and the car park, bringing McDonalds and

Hargreaves Street and Bath Lane area,” he said. “I believe there is an absolute need for it and we should have built it by now.” Cr Gibbins said he liked the bus interchange idea. “I like that idea because it is forward thinking,” he said. “I like the idea of building

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things that are different. “It also gives us the opportunity to increase the boardwalk on Bendigo Creek.” Cr Gibbins said the new council would discuss major infrastructure ideas such as the car park and the bus interchange early in the new year. “I want them to give some thought to the new car park in their break,” he said. “We will have more discussions about it when we come back from the Christmas break. “I would like this group to have a discussion about this. “There is a motion on the books from 2004 to build a car park on Hargreaves Street and the recent motion was to build on the Target site. “I think is will be disappointing if it ends up too close to the Marketplace.”

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WATER: The challenge ahead for Bendigo Easing of restrictions give gardeners flexibility

Stage Three water restrictions Gardens and lawns (private) and Commercial accommodation Watering lawns or grass — by any means at any time — is banned. Garden areas (other than lawn) may be watered by a manual dripper system, hand-held hose fitted with a trigger mechanism or a watering can or bucket between 6am-8am and 8pm-10pm; or an automated dripper system between midnight and 4am, on permitted days only. Please note: no other sprinkler systems are permitted. For Stage Three Permitted days means: Sunday and Wednesday for odd numbered properties. Saturday and Tuesday for even numbered and un-numbered properties. No watering permitted on Monday, Thursday and Friday. Public Gardens Watering lawns or grass — by any means at any time — is banned. Garden areas (other than lawn) may be watered by a manual dripper system, hand-held hose fitted with a trigger mechanism or a watering can or bucket between 6am – 10am and 8pm – midnight; or an automated dripper system between midnight and 8am, on permitted days* only. Please note: no other sprinkler systems are permitted. Vehicles (including motor vehicle dealers) Wash and rinse from a bucket to clean vehicle windows, mirrors and lights only. Only commercial car washes which use less than 70 litres per vehicle where water is drawn from the Coliban Water reticulated water system and where an approved Water Conservation Plan has been approved may be used. Sports grounds Watering banned on non-exempt playing surfaces (e.g. grassed oval or fairway). Exempt playing surfaces (e.g. cricket pitch, tennis court, golf and bowling green, running track) can be watered by manual dripper systems between 6am-10am and 8pm-midnight, or an automated dripper system which operates between midnight and 8am on a needs basis, or by a handheld hose fitted with a trigger nozzle between 6am – 10am on permitted days. Dust Suppression Water must not be used to suppress dust, unless dust is causing a health or environmental hazard; and then only by means of either a hand-held hose, fitted with a trigger nozzle or by a watering

can, filled by either a hand-held hose fitted with a trigger nozzle, or directly from a tap. Fountains Fountains must not operate unless the water recirculates and must not have water added or replaced. Garden ponds Must not be filled from empty. Top up with written permission of Coliban Water only. Construction Use a trigger hose only in the construction or repair of any building or works. Mobile Water Tankers Fill anytime for firefighting, construction, dust suppression, in-house use, stock watering or public health reasons, or other uses consistent with Stage 3 requirements. A tanker permit from Coliban Water is required. Dams and tanks Dams, tanks or like containers must not be filled or have their water added to or replaced, unless the water is to be used for inhouse domestic, stock, firefighting purposes, or with written permission of Coliban Water. Poultry Sheds Must not be cooled using sprinklers, unless shed temperature reaches 30 degrees, and then only between 6am-9pm. Fogging systems may be used anytime. Swimming pools and spas (residential and commercial) All previous exemptions are void. Cannot be filled without prior written approval. Can be topped up by bucket only. Plant Nurseries and Market Gardens Use of automated or manual watering system with written approval of Coliban Water only. Can use a hand-held hose fitted with a trigger mechanism, or bucket, anytime. Paving, concrete and other hard surfaces Water must not be used to clean paved areas except for construction or health or safety reasons, and only when dirt and debris cannot be removed without water, and only then by means of a bucket or hand-held hose fitted with a trigger mechanism. This includes paving, houses, walls, sheds etc.

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Nurseries gear up for bumper season BENDIGO nurseries are looking forward to a bumper 2009, with the introduction of Stage Three water restrictions. Bendigo residents are now allowed to water their gardens with a manual dripper system or handheld trigger hose between 6am and 8am, and 8pm and 10pm on the same alternate days. The easing of restrictions also allows bucket watering at any time, and an automated dripper system between midnight and 4am, on allocated days. The alternate days will

stay the same – Sunday and Wednesday for odd-numbered houses and Saturday and Tuesday for even and un-numbered properties. Melbourne is now on harsher water restrictions than Bendigo, which was last on Stage Three in October, 2005. Alwyn Campbell of Richardson’s Garden Centre at Epsom said restrictions were the talk of the Christmas break from customers. “It has been commented in by many people,” he said. “We had people who

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ment. It is part of a Coliban-wide idea to link most of its towns to the Superpipe water, although that is not considered viable at this stage. The radial wells plan would mean building wells under Lauriston Reservoir to capture any seepage and pumping it into Kyneton’s water supply. About half of all water lost in the reservoir is through seepage. The draft report also discusses capturing storm water in the region for urban supply. For Bendigo, ideas such as raising the level of Lake Eppalock and building a desalination plant for groundwater are mooted. Mr Hanlon said most of the new ideas were not on Coliban’s official water plan, so a lot of work would be needed if the worse-case scenario played out. “This report does recognise there are endless possibilities and scenarios,” he said. “It highlights for all our systems we have at least two months supply in reserve and Coliban Water has a number of initiatives being progressed to ensure the region has water for the worst-case scenario, should it eventuate.”

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UNEARTHED: The Lansell Cascades. Photo: vicki harrington. Alexandra Fountain at the bottom of the cascades would continue to operate. “We should continue that because it ads to the quality of our environment.” The impressive cascades were designed by William Vahland in the 1880s. Heritage Victoria horticultralist John Hawker said they were

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at Rosalind Park.” Mr Hawker said the water feature came across a few problems early on. “It actually took some time to get established and it may have been operating in the late 1880s, but not for very long,” he said. “At some stage it was filled in and only recently restored. It was excavated using an archaeologist to unearth as much as possible of the original fabric. “A new fountain and stone structures were introduced to replace missing sections of the cascade, based on historic records and sketches prepared as part of the conservation plan. “There are records indicating that there was always trouble getting the water circulating, as you could appreciate. “The pumping mechanisms of the 1880s were very different to what is available today and there was always a problem getting the lift that was necessary.” During the excavation a number of artifacts were uncovered including two cannons from HMS Nelson.

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Question time back on agenda By ANTHONY RADFORD THE City of Greater Bendigo council has reintroduced its full question time procedures for a six-month trial. The ability to ask on-the-spot questions of councillors and staff was abolished under the former council, the gallery was video taped and a barrier was placed between the council table and the public. It was claimed at the time some councillors felt threatened by the public. Epsom Ward councillor and former Epsom Huntly Action Group leader Lisa Ruffell moved a motion at the council’s December meeting to have the question time fully installed again. “We have to earn the public’s respect again, and this is a way of doing that,” she said. “No body from EHAG was behind any threatening behaviour at the time, and if anything was said surely it would be better to simply walk away rather than shut people out.” Cr Ruffell said the new trial would give residents a chance to see council was changing. “We were elected to be more open, democratic and transparent,” she said. “We need to earn back the residents respect and honour and I think this is one way we can do this. “People need to think they have access to their councillors on issues they are passionate about during public meetings. “While we may not be able to answer the question on the spot, asking it in public gives the public confidence it will be followed through.”

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A NEW bus will change the lives of Bendigo Health’s aged care residents by allowing them to resume their much loved recreational outings. The 14-seater bus, which was delivered to Bendigo Health’s Joan Pinder Nursing Home in Gibson Street, will allow staff to once again take the aged care residents on their much missed social outings. Bendigo Health’s fundraising team had begun to raise the $65,000 needed to replace the previous recreational bus, when Bendigo Toyota came to the rescue by donating a Yaris as a raffle prize to raise the much-needed funds. Tickets were sold throughout Bendigo, raising $45,000. Over the next year the team ran a variety of raffles and other smaller events and fundraisers to make up the remaining $20,000. Bendigo Health nursing director Marlene Connaughton said small pleasures were extremely important to residents in aged care facilities. “The arrival of the new bus today will bring so much joy to our residents,” she said. “Outings to such social activities as events at the Capital Theatre, shopping, special trips away or tours of the Christmas lights each year is so important to the morale of residents.” The new bus will be shared by Bendigo Health’s four nursing homes.

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A breath of fresh air for Neangar By ANTHONY RADFORD A SOLUTION to Lake Neangar’s toxic bird problem is expected to be implemented by May, a year after the City of Greater Bendigo council decided to act on it. Early last year the Bendigo Weekly revealed the infestation of ibis and seagulls on the lake’s island could be solved, after years of authorities claiming it couldn’t.

In May last year the council allocated more than $200,000 to fixing the problem which had caused significant angst in the community. Stench from the birds’ droppings was forcing nearby residents to close their doors and windows and some locals were even refusing to walk around the lake. Others were wearing handkerchiefs around their faces when they passed the

near-side of the island, and some locals had concerns about the potential health effects of airborne droppings and dust. For four years the Department of Sustainability and Environment had not let the council take any action on the issue, pointing to the protected nature of the ibis. However, public debate led to negotiations reopening and an easing of the DSE’s position.

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“It is great we were able to receive some local sponsorship for this project to continue.” In order to guarantee the project remains sustainable, key changes will be made to the bus service including timetable alterations. “The service needs a bit of

tweaking so it remains cost effective,” Mrs Karena said “The service will focus on moving larger groups of people. “Currently the buses run at set times but this will be altered to a needs-based service.” The new funding will continue to provide security, both on the buses and at the taxi rank. Bendigo Police, crime prevention officer Terry Davies said the service has been a positive addition

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Cogho, Shaz and Anthony Radford Cog – Mate, thanks for 2008. We are doing it early from now on as part of the new format of the Breakfast Show. What has been your highlight for 2008 at the Weekly? There have been a lot of things happen around the region. Is there anything that really stands out? AR – We have had a pretty big year, both at the Weekly and in Bendigo, with the new council, the water crisis, the turmoil at board level at Coliban Water and the buses, but there is one highlight for me, and it was not news related. Cog – Oh, really? AR – Yeah, the highlight for me has been to be able to witness first hand the strength of inspirational people like Michelle King, Cath Harwood, Charlize Nebenfuehr and Connor O’Sullivan and their families. To spend five minutes with any of these heroes, and they are heroes in my book, gives you strength. Seeing the way they go about living their lives and loving others during what is undoubtedly the toughest thing anybody can go through is awe inspiring. As is the way the Bendigo community, including yourself Cogho and those at 3BO, have gone about supporting these people. Shaz – We all really take our health and our life for granted a bit too much, don’t we Anthony, and meeting people like this really does put things back in perspective. Cog – And sometimes we worry about stuff that really doesn’t matter, especially this time of year as we all run around and get that last minute gift. Shaz – And it doesn’t matter what you have in life, as long as you have support and friends and close family. Cog – Do you get the feeling here in central Victoria we are getting closer? The old thing about talking to your neighbour over the back fence. Is the big wheel turning? Are we getting back to that? AR – Bendigo Bank managing director Rob Hunt has a saying that as things become more global, people become more tribal. People begin looking inwards more and relying on local help and support. I went to my first street Christmas party this year, after living in the street for five years, and I met people I had never met before and had a great time. Shaz – We used to have street parties every year when I was growing up. It was a real community, which is something that almost doesn’t exist today, but I think you are right and we are going back to that.

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Perpetuating the myth of underhand behaviour Alan Howard’s letter last issue “Public protest took its toll on councillors” tried to perpetuate the myth that the Greens are somehow underhanded in their approach to standing candidates for council. The truth is that Greens candidates are transparent about the fact without trying to trumpet it. It has been critics (individual and press) who have been making it such a big deal. When the last council was elected, it was the fact that two Greens were elected that was the headline – not the fact that three Liberals were. During the recent election it was the six Greens standing that was highlighted “Greens ambush” – not the umpteen Liberals who were also in the race. This is the hypocrisy that Alan doesn’t mention. Now we see some Liberals scurrying to discard their party membership, as if this will somehow change their principles and approach. Do they only join the Liberals to get the support needed to be elected, or is it the Liberals who make demands of their members in office? Grassroots democracy is one of the key pillars of the Greens, so it is entirely appropriate for Greens members to stand for office in local government. This is not because it is required of Greens members, but because the Greens attract people interested in working for their local community. The commitment to the party of a Greens councillor is to be honest, hardworking and represent their constituency – not to shove party politics down ratepayers’ throats. The irony is that the previous councillors themselves seemed to work very well together without reference to party allegiance (with one or two non-Green exceptions). It was people outside who wanted to define them in this way. The lesson I have taken from the election results is that if you throw enough mud over a long enough period, some of it sticks. Congratulations to the political arms of EHAG and BRACS. Bruce Rivendell, Flora Hill.

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councillors put into place some good infrastructure into what is required for Bendigo to advance into the future. Shift the Bendigo airport to a new location in the Woodvale area because the old airport cannot be upgraded enough for the future needs of Bendigo. There is plenty of cheap land out in the Woodvale area that can be acquired for a reasonable sum. The runways and facilities could be built so passenger jets big enough to bring in overseas visitors as well interstate visitors into the Bendigo area. The railway line to Swan Hill could be right next to the new airport. There could be a passenger and freight station built to suit what would be required. Build the new industrial estate out at Marong, because all the future heavy and light industrial business would be better

suited out of the city limits. This would keep heavy vehicles out of the residential areas also. The industrial area would have good road transport access direct to Melbourne and have air-freight facilities close by at Woodvale. The old Bendigo Airport site could be used for the new Bendigo hospital, ambulance station and helicopter-pad for faster transit times to Melbourne when required. There would be plenty of room to expand the hospital for the next 100 years or so. This land is also flat being better accessible for the elderly and disabled people. Change the zoning out the other side of Big Hill for the new international golf course, hotel and town houses. This would be one of the biggest draw card for overseas visitors that Bendigo has not got at the present, this would bring millions of dollars into Bendigo each year. We have all have just got to think of all the employment that if all this was put into place, it would put millions of dollars into the Bendigo economy. Frank Roach, Eaglehawk.

Causing a crisis in order to claim you saved it Cause a crisis and then claim you solved it. That’s been the track record of Labor governments this year. We’ve seen Treasurer Wayne Swan let the inflation genie out of the bottle, talking up the glob-

al financial crisis and then wiping the surplus built up through hard work over 12 years by the Coalition government. An attempt to solve the problem he and Prime Minister Rudd brought to our doorsteps. Closer to home, the antics of the Brumby government on water have displayed remarkably similar traits. After all, they created the problem through poor water management and failing to invest in local water infrastructure. When the crisis they created hit our front and backyards, they weren’t too sure what to do. Eventually, they were dragged kicking and screaming to adopt Liberal Party policy and construct a pipeline to Lake Eppalock, but something they couldn’t do without $30 million from the Howard government. Now local cabinet members Jacinta Allan and the embattled Bob Cameron are claiming the credit for the solution to that crisis. Their constant public cravings for adulation associated with a pipeline they tried to ignore is a further indictment on their disgraceful management of our water resources over the last decade. Bob Treller, Maiden Gully.

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Good policy equals good politics THE start of a new year always brings hope, and for the Bendigo community, 2009 certainly offers a lot of that. Households will start the year with more access to water than they have had in more than three years. Stage Four bans are no longer, and it is with much pleasure we say good riddance. Bendigo’s gardens, house prices, economy, population and overall growth have suffered at the hands of the water crisis for too long. For the past 12 months Coliban Water has acted responsibly, strategically and with the best interests of the Bendigo community at heart. It has been, pardon the pun, a watershed year in its history and shows what can be achieved when looking for solutions, rather than simply managing problems. The end of 2008 was also an important time for the City of Greater Bendigo council. The community drew a line in the sand, voting out a council people believed had lost touch with them. And they may have had a point. The November election must serve as a warning to the new councillors to not make the same mistakes, listen to the community more and encourage transparency and debate.

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Editorial Comment Persecuting, and sometimes prosecuting, residents or other community leaders simply because they do not agree with you does not auger well for a long career in local government. Good policy equals good politics, not the other way around. However, there has been one issue that has focussed the minds of most Bendigonians – the redevelopment of their public hospital. Bendigo Health’s plan to re-build the hospital behind the existing Anne Caudle Centre faces some strong opposition from within cabinet and from Melbourne’s eastern suburbs. The Box Hill hospital has been in dire need of redevelopment for almost a decade, and only patch-up work has been done. It is a story most Bendigonians are well aware of. As we reported in 2006, our hospital has been bursting at the seams for years. Thanks to you, politicians and bureau-

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crats now know how important a redeveloped hospital is. People in senior health circles have long expressed surprise at how easy it has been for successive governments to delay the rebuilding of Bendigo hospital, and how passive and compliant the Bendigo population has been. Times are changing. The Weekly has led with publicity about the hospital’s shortcomings and will not let up until a satisfactory announcement is forthcoming from the state government. We make no apology for our campaign which is in the interests of every Bendigo person, and an enormous district population. As we have said before, the requirement is for a very large expenditure – several hundreds of millions – and the job must be completed in a tight time frame. It came to light during the week Premier John Brumby was an avid reader of The Weekly. Today’s front page will no doubt result in many in cabinet taking a closer look at what needs to be done in the 123 days until the May 5 budget. Energy, sound planning and action is needed. We trust the administrators and the governments are up to the task.

Paying top dollar and this is all we get AM I somwehwere in Uzbekistan or in a 1960s-style new Bendigo

mall of grey cement block, some trees, cold hard slippery polished marble seats and some large jagged rocks all scattered about? There are some big murals and a kids’ designer playground to come. We know it’s good for tourism, traders and shoppers, but for the high cost where are paver mosaics patterned through the big boring plain blocks? Even some stunning statues or a historic monument depicting our development or heritage would be worth the trip so we could come down occasionally for a look and hold our heads high with some pride. Still to come are the graffitiready tree guards to stop the possums. Not forgetting the massive anti-bird mesh extending over the entire mall tree canopy.

This will stop the pooing pigeons, sparrows and scavenging seagulls relocating from Lake Neangar and the tip. Not much recognition for the ratepayers who worked hard, and still work hard, to build and pay for this town and are still waiting for a modern, vibrant, progressive city. This should include new hospitals, better transport, parking, tourism and transparency. And of course, a striking mall like no other. What happened? We have been paying top dollar all these years and this is all we get. How about on the big fancy mall opening extravaganza parade day our new-look councillors can walk the entire length of the mall, openly meeting and explaining to us where we are now

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Singers represent Bendigo on European tour

n GRAND TOUR: The magnificent city of Prague. Below: Ceske Budjovice.

Choir returns with happy memories By ANNIKA SMETHURST The Bendigo Youth Choir has returned from a whirlwind European tour where they took part in the 10th Choral Advent Festival in Prague. The group, comprising 26 choir members and 11 support crew, left for the Czech capital on November 26 and joined 50 choirs from around the world at the annual event. The choir’s first performance was at St Nicolas Church in the Old Town Square. Parents committee president, Mandy Cooper said the choir was a great representative for Australia. “As always the choir represented our country beautifully, starting the performance with the song ‘Spirit of Australia’,” she said. A highlight for the choir was an impromptu performance at St Vitus Cathedral at Prague Castle, the largest and most significant church in the Czech Republic. “This was a great honour and usually requires months of negotiation, with an answer that is usually in the negative,” Mrs Cooper said. “We attracted a large audience who were very appreciative.” After leaving Prague, the choir attended a workshop in the histor-

ic Czech town of Ceske Budjovice where they mingled with locals. In a sign of goodwill the choirs participated in a cultural exchange which included swapping badges and keepsakes. The choir ended its tour with a performance in Mozart’s Square in Salzburg, Austria. “It was very apt that our last city on the tour was Salzburg, being the home of Mozart and the Sound of Music,” Mrs Cooper said. “We visited the gardens that were used when filming the Sound of Music and some of the choir

members had the chance to go running through the garden, just like in the film.” Mrs Cooper thanked the choir, sponsors and the Bendigo community. “This was the culmination of many hours of work in the planning, fundraising and, practicing and performing,” she said. “I am very proud to say that I am part of this community, one that really does come together to support the many amazing organisations and individuals that we are blessed to have among us.”

n TIME TO SING: The Bendigo Youth Choir in action during the tour.

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Kangaroo Flat Primary School students rewarded

School garden helps growth of young minds By WHITNEY HARRIS

the ANZ’s support. She said the bank’s contribution towards the new revegetation area will go towards the school’s commitment to improving the health and well being of the students as well as the environment they work in.

them to be.” The school runs an environmental program as part of its curriculum. The children are responsible for establishing and maintaining the garden, which covers everything from an extensive vegetable patch to a chook

Four years ago Kangaroo Flat Primary School had no garden. Since then, however, the students and staff have been working extremely hard to establish new gardens and revegetation areas on school grounds. Learning basic environmental practices at Finally the students efforts were recschool enables life long learning skills ognised. At the school’s last assembly for the year Kangaroo “Learning basic environ- pen and water wise butterfly garFlat ANZ branch presented the mental practices at school en- den. students with a $500 cheque ables life long learning skills to The students are also inwhich will go towards the estab- evolve,” she said. volved in the planting, propalishment of a butterfly and small “The kids need to learn to gation and maintenance of the bird revegetation area. respect our environment and school’s kitchen garden. Environmental studies natural resources so that they The produce grown in the teacher Jennifer Cambell said can grow into a world that kitchen garden is cooked during the school was grateful for is a safe and healthy place for weekly cooking lessons giving

the students the opportunity to taste different styles of cooking as well as different fruit and vegetables. The students have also already planted a carbon-credit plantation which includes 150 eucalyptus trees. At the moment the butterfly garden is a patch of dirt and weeds. However, Mrs Cambell said the students plan to grow native plants that will eventually attract butterflies and native birds to the area. The money donated by ANZ will buy new seating and signage in the butterfly garden area. The signs will help educate the students by showing pictures of the plants and animals in the area.

Court in new process n From Page 3 “Let’s get rid of the cattle yard courts in the old buildings and leave the calm, civil matters, or the Federal Magistrates Court. “That will keep those happy who want to keep the old courts operating. “It will also include police cells so the police will have somewhere to put people when they bring them down, rather than leaving them in the back of a divvy van in the laneway where school kids walk past all the time, or in the docks.” Mr Noble said the case for a new court complex was being heard loud and clear, and was well overdue. “It is very clearly understood what the problems are,” he said. “It is now fundamentally a political issue about getting money, not about need. “This is something the community wants. We all see the need. “For goodness sake, let’s just do it.” In November the Department of Justice acknolwedged it was developing the Bendigo Justice Precinct Masterplan and “a number of options” were being considered, but would not give any details. A DoJ spokesman refused to deny Mr Noble’s comments. “The Department of Justice is continuing to develop the Bendigo Justice Precinct Masterplan in consultation with court users and other justice stakeholders in the Bendigo area,” he said. “The process is ongoing and the department is unable to provide any further detail at this time.”

Mall famous on Facebook n From Page 5 Some of the comments left on Facebook group ‘Who hates the new Bendigo mall’

“It is ridiculous what they have done. We had a nice shaded archway in the middle lots of nice seating with trees in the middle giving us shade, a playground, a raised platform for use as a stage for concerts. For the, what was it $5.5m, which they went over budget for anyway, what do we get? Flat gray concrete with horrible trees (that each cost in the thousands) and seating and shade coming in later. How the hell can you spend more than $5m on that?” HANDS-ON ACTION: Grade 3/4 students in the garden at Kangaroo Flat Primary School. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN. More photos at www.bendigophotos.com

A breath of fresh air for Lake Neangar residents n From Page 11 “Council has allocated $200,000 to it and is currently negotiating with organisations such as the DSE to find a solution.” Cr Cox said the council, and himself, would also talk to local residents about the best solution. “I plan to hold a forum at the

end of January and talk to people about it,” he said. “Some people want the island demolished totally, others want a boardwalk and some want a reedy wetland built. “Others don’t want anything done at all and for the birds to stay there.” Cr Cox said it was important something was done. “From my point of view it is

important issue and we need to clean up the area for the sake of the local residents,” he said. “Anyone who lives there puts up with the smell. “It is an unsavoury area that needs to be dealt with.” Cr Cox said involving the community in any solution was vital. “We need lots of discussion over the next few months to

come up with a result,” he said. “I am fairly confident we can make a decision and then inform people of that decision, That is an issue I feel council has been lacking with, letting people know what decisions they have taken. “I am looking forward to talking to a lot of people and putting a plan of action in so it is fully implemented by May.”

“Where, oh where. is the shade and the playground for families to visit? What about the rough surface to help our disabled and elderly to get around easily. WHAT A WASTE OF OUR MONEY! PUBLIC TOILETS? Is our city at all visitor friendly? I think NOT. “Apparently there are shades coming, but they got them made somewhere else (rather than locally) and have to raise powerlines to actually get them here.” “Maybe $5 million that could have been spent on a carpark.” “It’s ugly and I agree, no shade. I used to enjoy sitting on one of the seats in the mall, in the shade, on my lunch break. Now what have they got? Random, ugly, uncomfortable stones as seats. You can’t even relax in them. Dumb, dumb idea.”

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“The redevelopment was obviously simply a ploy to positive reinforce the slip, slop, slap campaign. $5.5m? I could only imagine what benefit could have done with that money.” “I read that they are going to put in a water feature. In a town with no water.”

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Project moves on RIDING for the Disabled Bendigo is launching a new project for 2009. The group hopes to buy another horse and carriage to enhance their harness program. Some of the $10,000 needed will be raised

from the Bendigo Strathdale Rotary raffle. A considerable amount was raised by a raffle for $1000 of groceries donated by Champions IGA. Volunteers are always needed for the group. Contact 5439 3831.

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By ANTHONY RADFORD THE organisation which started the campaign against the former City of Greater Bendigo council has vowed to continue. Bendigo Ratepayers Association of Council Scrutineers was set up to organise the public discontent against the council. Organiser Martin Ruffell said despite what he described as a “fantastic” result at the election, his organsation was still needed. “I think an council needs some sort of ongoing scrutiny,” he said. “There will always be issues that need to be questioned more deeply.” Mr Ruffell said his group may be re-born as an incorporated residents’ body, but would play the same role. “Council has been handed back to the people in some respects,” he said. “The councillors seem to now all be there for the same reasons – to fix things up and right some wrongs. ‘There is already fundamental change in the wind.”

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Bendigo Master of art

Karen Quinlan has had a long career around art. ANN-MARIE ROBERTS discovers the background story...

irector of the and textiles area, so it was retrospective.” Bendigo Art Gallery, an opportunity to broaden Goodsir was a female Karen Quinlan grew my knowledge base,” she artist who trained in up in Melbourne. said. Bendigo as a painter at the Her first job in museums “The Bendigo Art Gallery turn of the century. was at the National Gallery position was for 12 months “She travelled to Paris of Victoria working as only, so it was a definite to study, to work and made curatorial assistant in amount of time and I’d a name for herself as a the fashion and textiles been through Bendigo but portrait painter in Paris and department. initially thought the Capital in London,” she said. She smiles, Theatre was the gallery.” “I developed a keen acknowledging the The curatorial job interest in her and put serendipity between that stretched to three years together an exhibition as and procuring the current and Karen oversaw the curator and we toured it. haute couture exhibition. redevelopment of the gallery “It was our first big show “It’s funny how things building which started in we had produced in the go round in a circle. 1996. time that I’ve been here.” Costume and textiles was “It was a great moment As fate would have always my love.” to be here for the building it, Tony Elwood got After beginning a career as a teacher, It’s funny how things go round in a circle. Costume Karen volunteered at the National and textiles was always my love Gallery and became the first curatorial assistant in the fashion program, for those first the director’s job at the department. three years especially.” National Gallery of Victoria. It was during her time Describing these So in March, 2000, at the NGV she met Tony early days as ‘a big job Karen was offered the Elwood, former director of of reinvention,’ Karen position of director of the the Bendigo gallery. When reorganised the collection, Bendigo gallery, she also Karen took up her position and worked on lifting the happened to be pregnant in Bendigo as curatorial profile of the gallery. with her first child. assistant she was excited to “It was terrific, so I’ve “I was pregnant so it be working with someone been here from 1996 to was time to think about a with such a great reputation. 1999 as curator and during change and I became the “It was a great that time I’ve curated some director ... and had the baby opportunity to work with interesting shows. Probably two months later. someone like him and I’d the one that stands out only worked in the fashion is the Agnes Goodsir n Continued Page 23

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HE first of the modern gold rushes were to the Californian goldfields in 1849. This event sparked immense interest on the European and, soon afterwards, the Asian continents. Publicity through newspapers and magazines was instrumental in giving additional impetus to the emigrational rush to join the gold diggers in North America. Personal experiences through letters sent back home fed the interest in gold at a different, but personal level. Only two years later in1851, when the news was relayed that gold had been found in the British colonies of New South Wales, followed by Victoria, people in the United Kingdom were more inclined to join this new rush. The logistics involved in coming half way around the world were immense and it took the more adventurous souls to embark on such a journey. The limited population in the adjoining colonies, especially South Australia, were drawn to Victoria as it was seen as a place where fortunes were waiting, just to be picked up. One person from South Australia, through a letter to his family in England, gives an account of his experiences for a period of a number of months during 1852 while working on the Bendigo goldfield. I can do no better than to quote extensively from W Dorling’s first hand account; spelling and grammar have been left as per original. Doubtless you will have heard of my absence from South Australia by brother Samuel’s letter. I have to inform you that in the month of April last Mr E W Wright wished me to go with him on an expedition to the colony of Victoria and I readily complied with his request knowing him to be a gentleman who is highly

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Film review – by robert gibson Friday, January 2 – Sunday, January 4 d’Arcy W Doyle Memorial Gallery Exhibition 10am-6pm. Quality Resort All Seasons, 171-183 McIvor Rd Bendigo. Featuring a selection of d’Arcy W. Doyle original artworks as well as Max Mannix, Werner Filipich and Michael Taylor. Free Admission. Details: 1300 885 659.

Saturday, January 3 – Heathcote Bush Market Along the main street of Heathcote adjacent to the Visitor Information Centre you will find a variety of stalls to browse and buy. 8.30am 1pm. Stalls including local produce, tools, plants, clothing, bric a brac, beauty products, jewellery, household goods. Contact: 5433 3121.

Performance Night. Open mike. The Palais, 111 Main Rd, Hepburn Springs, 7pm. $2 entry.

Until March 22

Sunday, January 4

Until January 31

Bendigo Showgrounds Market Every Sunday from 8.30am to 3pm. More than 200 stalls of Fresh Produce, hardware, trash or treasure and bric-a-brac. Bendigo Showgrounds, Holmes Road. Contact: 0407 094 805.

Botanical Bliss at Bendigo Pottery (pictured right). Bendigo Pottery, 146 Midland Highway, Epsom. Exhibition of botanical illustrations, ceramic and stainless steel sculptures, fine mosaics and glass brooches. Finale event in the Celebration of 150 Years at Bendigo Pottery. Details: 5448 4404.

Title: Frost/Nixon

The Golden Age of Couture Exhibition Bendigo Art Gallery, 10am - 5pm. Cost: $16.50 Adults; $12 Concession Contact: 5434 6088.

GIVEAWAY THIS week the Bendigo Weekly has two copies of Kirsty Lee Akers’ new CD Better Days to give away ahead of its release on January 10. Kirsty was the winner of the Best New Talent Award and a finalist in Female Artist Of The Year at the most recent Country Music Awards of Australia, and also won the prestigious Toyota Star Maker Contest in 2007. Previous winners include Keith Urban, Lee Kernaghan and James Blundell. Kirsty also won The Telstra Road To Tamworth’s Songwriters Award in 2006. She is the only artist to have won major awards in both of Australia’s premier country music talent searches/competitions.

Guided Bushwalk Nature Saturdays – Greater Bendigo National Park This park contains some of the highest quality box-ironbark forest in the Bendigo area, along with broombush mallee, grassy woodlands and Kamarooka mallee. The park conserves some of north-central Victoria’s most outstanding natural features. Nature Saturdays are free for Conservation Volunteer members or it is $40 to join and enjoy a Nature Saturday. Contact: 5444 0777.

To be in for a chance to win this taste of true Aussie country send an email to bendigolife@ bendigoweekly.com.au with “Kirsty” in the subject line before 9am on Monday, January 5. Winners will be notified by email.

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ith colleagues, I once met David Frost but as working journalists we were miffed that we had to stand in a semi-circle to greet him like royalty as he went around the line shaking our hands. While we thought he was a bit of prima donna and a showman, it is ironic that he ended up conducting one of the most important interviews of last century in American politics – with Richard M Nixon. Ron Howard’s latest film Frost/ Nixon documents the series of interviews Frost broadcast with Nixon in 1977, several years after he had been the first president to resign while in office. Based on his play, Peter Morgan’s screenplay is not sympathetic to Nixon but is much more kind to Frost. Nixon is portrayed as the world knew him, the infamous Tricky Dickie. A consummate politician renowned for stonewalling with the ability to skilfully evade the questioning of his role in the famous Watergate break in of the Democratic Party and its subsequent cover-up. Morgan’s treatment of Frost shows him as an entertainer with a hidden intelligent agenda that fools even his closest supporters.

book review – by jacqueline perryman Title: Famous Five Survival Guide Original author: Enid Blyton Publisher: Hachette ISBN: 9780340970836 Price: $39.95 Series Title: Famous Five On the Case Original Author: Enid Blyton Publisher: Hachette Price: $12.99

nid Blyton’s much loved crime solving team The Famous Five is re-launched this season, and the premiere collection of books feature fact and fictional texts that promise entertainment aplenty. The series opens with 10 exciting adventures (two per volume), each offering a host of interactive components and in-text crime-solving. While star characters and thematic development will carry a certain familiarity for Blyton devotees, the newlycrafted texts shine with 21st century perspective. For full reviews go to www.bendigoweekly.com.au

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et 2009 be about the bugs. The things that get under your skin. Move you. The things that make you itch. I had planned to write something big this time around, some wise, memorable words that belie what I’m capable of to welcome in the new year. But as I write this by a gentle bend in the Murray, in a tiny town where the people swell with the heat, I’ve had a small, quiet realisation. And it’s all about the bugs. Right now I’m surrounded by them. They’re crawling over the keyboard, dodging my hand waves, hanging off the end of the hook now floating away with the current. Is a worm an insect?

As the world struggles from one crisis to another I have decided to focus on the smaller things in life... I’ve found some amazing creatures in our house this past week. It started with a Christmas beetle, beetling its way into the carpet, shy as a three year old remembering manners. Then there I’ll was the spider in the hallway, long, slender and twig-like; I’m ashamed to say it met its match down the toilet bowl. My mum commented on the unusual spiders among her roses. Ghost spiders, white as paper. She’s never seen such things before and wonders if these new bugs mean there’s

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good rain coming, or maybe they’re so hungry they’ve migrated to her garden as drought refugees. When my motivation finally outweighed my laziness I sat on our front

over pink-pale skin. Christmas night we were back out there, getting in some practice with the cricket bat when we saw the biggest beetle I’d ever come across. It was on its back, legs

be spending my days looking for the detail; turning over rocks, turning over beetles path, gingerly plucking prickles from between the pavers. You gotta admire the weeds really. My son sat behind me as I passed lady birds over my shoulder at him. Lost a whole hour he did, letting them crawl lightly

flailing, body tiring. Can’t tell you if it had wings or iridescent colours, because I’m so sorry now, but I turned my back on that belly-up bug. I was afraid of it. All seven centimetres of it. I’m thinking about it now.

PoolWerx and Life Saving Victoria have teamed up to give you the chance to win some great prizes to support their Home Pool Safety campaign, aimed at preventing backyard pool drowning deaths in 0 to four year olds. Each year in Australia up to 35 children under 5 drown, around half in backyard pools. To make sure you know what to do in the event of an emergency, Life Saving Victoria are offering you and a friend a place in their CPR course as the major prize. Other prizes include packs with supervision hats, sunscreen, a whistle, fun games for families to play in the pool plus first aid kits for you to keep handy. Royal Life Saving and PoolWerx are also offering every reader a free checklist so you can do your own home pool safety check. To make sure no one you love becomes a statistic, make this weekend your Home Pool Safety Weekend by using the free checklist to ensure your fence is in working order and the area around it is safe for small children. You can get a free checklist by visiting www. homepoolsafety.com.au. The best ways to keep your children or grandchildren safe are to supervise the child, provide barriers to water locations,

The crawler had every right to be in our garden; when it comes to bugs, they own the earth, not us. And I’ve realised all the problems in the world could be traced to that fear that made me abandon a bug in despair. Today’s newspapers all reflect on the year that was; a year of government upheaval around the world, falling fortunes and a climate out of control, but the flies are still annoying the bejesus out of me. And apparently fish still love worms, according to the silver bream now gasping for air in the dirt to the left of me. Quick, cheese, snap Bill’s

first fish and throw him back. That’s one bream to swim another day. As for today, and the next 363 after that, let them be about the small things. The amazing things under our noses. I’ll be spending my days looking for the detail; turning over rocks, turning over beetles. I resolve to make 2009 the year where for the first time in my life, I am not afraid of the things I cannot predict. That mother-of-all bugs under my front verandah was magnificent upside down; all caramel brown and kicking legs. Lord only knows how memorable it could have been if I’d only helped it out when it so desperately needed me to.

familiarise your child with water and learn resuscitation. PoolWerx’s John O’Brien says backyard pools are being targeted to ensure they are healthy, safe swimming environments – pointing out that you cannot put a price on saving lives. Visit www.homepoolsafety.com.au. To try and win one of our great prizes all you need to do is fill out your details below and send to: Royal Lifesaving Giveaway C/- Bendigo Weekly PO Box 324, Bendigo, Victoria, 3552. Competition closes 16-1-09

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When we came back it was a matter of where things would go, how we would do it ... and it worked

A time to reflect GRAND RESULT: The couture exhibtion was collective effort says gallery director Karen Quinlan. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN.

n From Page 19 “I didn’t take much time off because I really needed to be at the gallery and David, my partner, was always there and was the home person. “I had big shoes to fill when Tony left and it is always about increasing attendances and those sorts of things. Also keeping the profile of the gallery up there on a national level. “International connections are really important as well. “The past eight years as director has been a fantastic period for me because I’ve been able to take the gallery, consolidate and strengthen what we have and take it in a direction that I’ve wanted to take it. “With the support of the board of management here and of course the city, we’ve been able to do great things.” When Karen found out about the Victoria and Albert Museums’ Golden Age of Couture show, she felt compelled to do an exhibition about fashion and textiles. Although she was fully aware it would be a challenging job, she felt the need to take it on. “You know, I just had to do it. I was sent to London last year to assess

I just had to do it for me, and I was sent to London last year to assess the exhibition

the exhibition,” she said. “It was a great opportunity for me. I looked at the space and how it compared to ours. “Obviously content wasn’t a problem; it was all about whether we could fit the show into the gallery space. “When we came back it was a matter of where things would go, how we would do it ... and it worked. “It does mean the permanent collection is taken down, however we are supporting it by putting together some touring exhibitions, which will travel to Benalla and Morwell. “We have two exhibitions at the La Trobe University gallery.

“There is always a way, everything is possible,” she said. This determination and confidence in finding solutions to problems is reflected in the way Karen has managed to juggle parenting and her work responsibilities. “I have had two children while being the director here, both now school age, so we’ve crossed that big bridge and they’re quite happy. Ruby is eight and Jasper is six.” Directing the conversation back to business, she said the attendances were good. “What we’ve got is a nice steady, manageable flow and I expect the weekends will be busy, but during the week it is just comfortable,” she said. “We had 3550 people through in the first 10 days. “The exhibition catalogue is doing really well and so is our little shop and the gallery cafe is reaping the benefits. It’s great for local business. “I work with the art gallery board and the Bendigo council of which the events department and tourism department is helping with this exhibition. “It’s not just about the art gallery, it’s about their initiatives as well. It’s very much a collective effort.”

Your 2009 horoscope Aries (Mar 20 - Apr 19):

Cancer (June 21 - July 21):

Libra (Sep 23 - Oct 22):

Capricorn (Dec 21 - Jan 19):

Your life’s work is heading for transformation. Jan is for activities involving revisions and repairs. From mid-Mar through Apr 22 it will be best if you do not initiate new starts. Late April to early June do not follow impulses concerning money. July is restful and a favorable month to travel. Aug. is low cycle. Activities related to home and family will be prominent from Sep through mid-Oct. Relationships to superiors may require your attention through the last quarter. Do what you can to prevent an explosion in these areas at the end of Oct, and through Nov. Kick back and go with the flow through Dec.

The theme of probing deeply, searching for truth in relation to your spirit, and thinking about the other side of life continues through the first half of ‘09. The 1st quarter includes reorganizing shared financial and property issues. Mar is busy, with frequent shifts. During Apr you will be in a physical low and your temper may be short. May is quiet and good for a vacation. June-July is a time for an important closure. During the second half of the year the theme gradually shifts to your partner(s) and your closest inner circle of friends and family. It is possible that you will move toward developing a new partner-like relationship during the next 2 years, even if with the same person.

You have been pinned down by circumstances for a couple of years. During Feb-Mar-Apr you may fall into outdated habit patterns in relationships. During this period former loves may reappear. Tred lightly & beware the disappointment in Mar or May. The first 3 quarters will remain quiet, but prepare for the major changes rumbling in Sep. You’re on tap to create a new personal identity as you head into 2010. “Home” is soon to become an issue. For the whole year life will be expanding in the areas of creativity, children & maybe a new lover.

On Dec 27 Mars entered your sun sign which promises rapid activity for two months. However, your forward motion will have interference from mid-Jan through mid-Feb while Mercury retrogrades through your sign. During Mar-Apr you will have tests and accomplishments to prove. Throughout most of the year you will be making realistic changes related to your work, health and self-expectations. Those who do not love their work will be ready to escape, while those who are happy in their careers likely will be given more responsibility position or title.

Leo (July 22 - Aug 21):

Practicality is to become your byword. Circumstances involving these matters will be prominent through Jan, followed by the need to attend to home, hearth and family through Mar. 15. April is a month in which a lover or a child will clear the air. April 22 - May 31 will be devoted to work that soothes the soul. From here to July 11, your energies will be applied to a partnership. A move or change of jobs may be necessary in the early fall. In Oct. there will be challenges concerning lovers and/or children. In the last quarter you may choose to seek solitude. Take good care of your health during this highly emotional year.

Taurus (Apr 20 - May 19): You yearn for freedom in your relationship(s), but the rules or customs get in the way. This factor is especially noticeable in Jan, July and Oct. Make an effort to find the unique and novel within a permanent relationship. Former relationships may reenter your life during FebMar-Apr and again in Sep-Oct. In the big picture, your life will be encouraging you to expand through travel, the internet, and education. You could be among the fortunate whose career remains fairly stable, in spite of the global situation. During the last quarter career circumstances become less challenging.

Gemini (May 20 - June 20): You are ruled by the planet Mercury, whose path retrogrades 3 times per year. During each of those times you will backtrack and rethink your situation. Jan-Feb, May-June, and Sep-Oct have these features. Don’t make decisions during these periods unless everything feels “just right.” A financial concern that explodes in Aug will require nearly two months of attention before it is resolved. Beware of what is offered May through Aug. Anything too good to be true is too good to be true.

The year begins laden with projects throughout Jan. Feb will allow you time to play catch-up. In March you may polarize in favor of the new, unique and rebellious. Oddly, on the other side of the year, in Sep, you will be on the opposite pole. In Apr - June there could be changes concerning your career or workplace. Your partner will be receiving good news that improves life for both of you through the summer. In late Oct the action picks up considerably around the areas of home, hearth, and family. Finish important projects before November, as Mars turns retrograde in your sign from Nov through Jan 2010.

Virgo (Aug 22 - Sep 22): This is the third year of your identity makeover. Now is the time to pull yourself beyond that to a bigger vision of how you will interact with the world around you. Things have changed by necessity since 06 and will never be the same. By the 4th quarter you will be putting all your personal resources to use in service of the “new” in your life. Good fortune and positive developments concerning your employment, employees, and renters will follow all year.

Scorpio (Oct 23 - Nov 21):

Sagittarius (Nov 22 - Dec 20): For all of ‘08 your planetary ruler is in the sign of Aquarius. This highlights the areas of neighborhoods, siblings, organizations and friends. The idealism will be very strong with you from June to the end of the year. Punctuation points will occur the end of May, July, and Dec. Travel is accented. Extroverted Sagittarians are likely to be in a leadership role in more than one activity this year. The introverted Sagittarians will be knee deep in studies that feed the soul. The summer may slow you down, but activity picks up again in the fall. Your work status will change for the better in the last quarter.

Aquarius (Jan 20 - Feb 17): You will be rethinking or redoing previous projects and laying the groundwork for the future. The “other” in your life may be feeling that you are spending too freely. An episode in the first quarter may clear this issue. Throughout the year you will have Jupiter floating through your sign. Jupiter represents a lighter attitude, belief in hope, and positive expectations. You likely will travel more than normal through the year. This is a time to take the reigns and step forward to manage a pet project. Your humanitarian idealism will be fired all year, but in particular during May, June, and July, and then again in Dec.

Pisces (Feb 18 - Mar 19): The Fish will be taking a deep water swim through much of ‘09. You will be giving far more attention to quiet time, to things contemplative, meditative, or spiritual. The summer season will be notable for dream work, psychic perceptions, and intuitive flashes. Something new is bubbling beneath the surface of your mind. Create a bridge from the old to the new. If you see genuine value in projects asking for your time, you will give. But you may become thoroughly fatigued with long term friends or groups that no longer serve a meaningful purpose.

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Friday 2nd

Noon Movie: Volcano: Fire On The Mountain 2.00 Beyond Tomorrow 3.00 Deadliest Season 4.00 Children’s Programs 4.30 Seven News 5.00 Home Improvement 5.30 Deal Or No Deal 6.00 Seven News 6.30 Today Tonight 7.00 How I Met Your Mother 7.30 Better Homes And Gardens 8.30 Movie: Pearl Harbor: Ben Affleck, Josh Hartnett, Kate Beckinsale, Ewen Bremner, Jon Voight, William Lee Scott, Greg Zola and Cuba Gooding Jnr

Noon Dr Phil 1.00 Oprah 2.00 Ready Steady Cook: Presented by Peter Everett 3.00 Infomercial 3.30 Huey 4.00 Children’s Programs 4.30 Judge Judy 5.00 Ten News 6.00 The Bold & The Beautiful 6.30 Jamie At Home 7.00 Friends 7.30 The Simpsons 8.30 Numb3rs 9.30 Law & Order 10.25 Orange Roughies 11.25 Ten News 11.55 Sports Tonight

Noon World Watch 1.00 The Food Lovers' Guide To Australia 1.30 Pioneers Of Love 2.30 Life Under Napoleon 3.30 Policing The Pacific 4.00 World Watch 4.30 Newshour 5.30 Bluelist Australia 6.00 Global Village 6.30 World News 7.30 Wall Street Warriors 8.00 Counter Culture 8.30 Hitler's Family 9.30 World News 10.00 Thinking XXX 10.50 Movie: Agnes And His Brothers

Saturday 3rd

SBS

Noon The Ellen DeGeneres Show 1.00 The View 2.00 Days Of Our Lives 3.00 ET 3.30 Malcolm In The Middle 4.00 Children's Programs 4.30 Nine News 5.00 Antiques Roadshow 5.30 Temptation 6.00 Nine News 6.30 Win News 7.00 A Current Affair 7.30 Australian Geographic 8.30 Movie: King Solomon's Mines: Patrick Swayze, Roy Marsden and Alison Doody 11.30 Just Shoot Me

Noon Dynasties 12.30 Tennis: The Hopman Cup XXI: France v Asian Hopman Cup Winner 6.30 Best Of Gardening Australia 7.00 ABC News 7.30 Rain Shadow: Jill has trouble coming to terms with the austerity of life in droughtstricken Paringa. 8.25 ABC News 8.30 The Bill: Max Carter is joined by Beth Green on an undercover drugs bust. 10.05 ABC News 10.10 The Last Detective 11.20 Rage

12.30 The Cricket Show 1.00 Cricket: Third Test: Australia v South Africa: Day One: The SCG 6.00 Nine News 6.30 Australia's Funniest Home Videos 7.30 Movie: Prince Charming: Sean Maguire, Martin Short, Christina Applegate and Billy Connolly 9.30 McLeod's Daughters: Jaz and Grace visit the city to protest against the dam. 10.30 Waking The Dead 11.30 Movie: Cahill: U.S. Marshall: John Wayne, George Kennedy and Gary Grimes

Noon Eclipse 1.00 According To Jim 1.20 Movie: The Gods Must Be Crazy: Marius Weyers 3.40 Movie: George Of The Jungle 2: Christopher Showerman 5.30 Border Patrol 6.00 Seven News 6.30 Movie: Garfield: Bill Murray, Debra Messing, Jennifer Love Hewitt, Breckin Meyer and Stephen Tobolowsky 8.10 Movie: Miracle: Kurt Russell, Patricia Clarkson, Noah Emmerich and Sean McCann 11.05 Movie: Porky’s II: The Next Day: Dan Monahan and Wyatt Knight

Noon Star Wars: The Clone Wars 12.30 Pat Callinan's 4x4 Adventures 1.00 Infomercials 2.00 The Sunny Cowgirls So Far 3.00 The Family 4.00 Escape With ET 5.00 Ten News 5.30 Sports Tonight 6.00 The Simpsons 6.30 Movie: Hating Alison Ashley: Delta Goodrem, Saskia Burmeister and Jean Kitson 8.35 30 Best & Worst Beach Bodies 10.30 Orange Roughies 11.30 Movie: Patch Adams: Robin Williams and Monica Potter

Noon World Watch 1.00 Nureyev: From Russia With Love 2.40 A Russian Resurrection 3.10 Two Pieces For Het 3.25 Looking For An Icon 4.30 Newshour 5.30 A Fork In The Mediterranean 6.00 Classical Destinations 6.30 World News 7.30 Mythbusters 8.30 Iron Chef 9.20 Rockwiz 10.10 Movie: Junebug: Embeth Davidtz, David Kuhn, Alessandro Nivola, Amy Adams and Alicia Van Couvering

Sunday 4th

TEN

Noon Midday Report 12.30 Carry On Laughing 1.30 Movie: Dry Rot 3.00 Children’s Programs 6.05 Pilot Guides 7.00 ABC News 7.30 The 7.30 Report 8.00 Kylie Kwong: My China 8.30 Agatha Christie's Miss Marple: A plague of hate mail ends in a tragic suicide that Miss Marple finds suspicious. 10.05 The Complete Guide To Parenting 10.30 ABC News 10.40 Man Stroke Woman 11.10 Rage

Noon Message Stick 12.30 Tennis: The Hopman Cup XXI: Russia v Italy 6.30 Elephant Diaries 7.00 ABC News 7.30 Nigel Marven's Ugly Animals: Nigel Marven is on a quest to uncover the ugliest animals in the world. 8.25 ABC News 8.30 Movie: Magnificent 7: Helena Bonham Carter 9.55 Compass 10.25 Primo 11.55 Movie: None Shall Escape: Alexander Knox and Marsha Hunt

12.30 The Cricket Show: Presented by Simon O'Donnell 1.00 Cricket: Third Test: Australia v South Africa: Day Two 6.00 Nine News 6.30 Battlefronts 7.30 Two And A Half Men 8.00 The Big Bang Theory: When Penny learns that Leonard doesn't celebrate birthdays, she attempts to throw him a surprise party. 8.30 Movie: Around The World In 80 Days 10.55 Movie: City Hall: Al Pacino, John Cusack, Bridget Fonda, Danny Aiello and Martin Landau

1.00 Movie: The Gods Must Be Crazy II 3.00 Movie: The Beverly Hillbillies 5.00 Does My Bum Look Big? 6.00 Seven News 6.30 Outback Wildlife Rescue: Ranger Tommy Nichols sets out to capture a rogue crocodile. 7.00 Hot Property: Presented by Michael Caton 7.30 The Rich List 8.30 Movie: Shallow Hal: Gwyneth Paltrow, Jack Black, Jason Alexander, Rene Kirby, Susan Ward, Joe Viterelli and Jill Fitzgerald 10.50 Holby Blue

Noon Australian Fishing Championship 1.00 Infomercials 2.00 Country Matters 3.00 Movie: The Golden Child: Eddie Murphy, Charles Dance and Charlotte Lewis 5.00 Ten News 5.30 Sports Tonight 6.00 The Simpsons 6.30 America's Next Top Model 7.30 Don't Forget The Lyrics 8.30 Movie: Twisted: Ashley Judd, Samuel L. Jackson, Andy Garcia and David Strathairn 10.30 The Office 11.00 The Wedge 11.30 Cops

Noon Fair Dinkum Manjit 12.30 Dakar Rally: Preview 1.00 Speedweek 3.00 Football Asia 3.30 FIFA Futbol Mundial 4.00 Les Murray’s Football Feature 5.00 The World Game: Presented by David Basheer and Craig Foster 6.00 Dakar Rally: Highlights 6.30 World News 7.30 Lost Worlds 8.30 The Lobotomist 9.35 Movie: Captain Alatriste: Viggo Mortensen, Elena Anaya, Unax Ugalde, Eduardo Noriega, Eduard Fernández and Ariadna Gil

Monday 5th

Southern Cross

Noon Midday Report 12.30 Tennis: The Hopman Cup XXI: Australia v Germany 6.30 Elephant Diaries 7.00 ABC News 7.30 The 7.30 Report 8.00 Choir Of Hard Knocks 8.30 Gangland Graveyard: In 2004, the FBI led a three-week forensic excavation of an empty lot in Queens, New York. What they discovered lifted the lid on the gangland world. 9.30 Capturing the Friedmans 11.20 ABC News 11.30 The Mafia

12.30 The Cricket Show: Presented by Simon O'Donnell 1.00 Cricket: Third Test: Australia v South Africa: Day Three 6.00 Nine News 6.30 Win News 7.00 A Current Affair 7.30 Two And A Half Men 8.00 The Big Bang Theory 8.30 CSI: Three teens putting up flyers for a new music album are gunned down with a highpowered weapon stolen from a Las Vegas SWAT team member. 10.30 Monster House 11.30 Temptation: Presented by Ed Phillips and Livinia Nixon

Noon Tennis: Brisbane International 2009 (Cont): Day One: Presented by Johanna Griggs 5.00 Home Improvement 5.30 Deal Or No Deal 6.00 Seven News 6.30 Today Tonight 7.00 How I Met Your Mother: Lily and Marshall try to adjust to their new relationship. 7.30 The Rich List 8.30 Bones 10.30 Scrubs 11.30 Kath & Kim The American Series: Phil suggests that Kath visit his life coach and spiritual advisor.

Noon Dr Phil 1.00 Oprah 2.00 Ready Steady Cook 3.00 Infomercial 3.30 Huey 4.00 It's Me Or The Dog 4.30 Judge Judy 5.00 Ten News 6.00 The Bold & The Beautiful 6.30 Futurama 7.00 Friends 7.30 America's Next Top Model 8.30 Law & Order: Criminal Intent 9.30 Army Wives 10.30 Out Of The Blue 11.00 Ten News 11.45 The Late Show With David Letterman

Noon World Watch 1.00 The Food Lovers' Guide To Australia 1.30 Kidnapped 2.30 The Mormons 3.30 Calling All Aliens 4.30 World Watch 5.00 The Crew 5.30 Corner Gas 6.00 Dakar Rally: Highlights 6.30 World News 7.30 Top Gear 8.30 South Park 9.30 World News 10.00 Pizza 10.30 Skins 11.25 Movie: Chouchou: Gad Elmaleh and Alain Chabat

Tuesday 6th

PRIME

Noon Midday Report 12.30 Tennis: The Hopman Cup XXI: France v Italy 6.30 Elephant Diaries 7.00 ABC News 7.30 The 7.30 Report 8.00 The Museum 8.35 Party Animals: Scott is headhunted. Ashika prepares for her first public debate in Sedley. Kirsty is distraught after a constituent behaves violently. 9.30 Hustle 10.25 ABC News 10.35 Shrink Rap 11.25 Movie: The Harder They Fall: Humphrey Bogart

12.30 The Cricket Show 1.00 Cricket: Third Test: Australia v South Africa: Day Four 6.00 Nine News 6.30 Win News 7.00 A Current Affair 7.30 Police Ten 7 8.00 Sudden Impact: Paramedics make a heart wrenching decision when a husband and wife are seriously injured in a high speed accident. 8.30 Movie: Rush Hour 2: Jackie Chan, Chris Tucker, John Lone and Harris Yulin 10.30 Movie: Punch-Drunk Love: Adam Sandler and Emily Watson

Noon Tennis: Brisbane: International 2009 (Cont): Day Two 5.00 Home Improvement 5.30 Deal Or No Deal 6.00 Seven News 6.30 Today Tonight 7.00 How I Met Your Mother 7.30 Wild Vets: There is pandemonium in the chimp enclosure. 8.00 Coastwatch 8.30 Eli Stone: Eli's visions take him back to the day his father died. 9.30 Ghost Whisperer 10.30 Prison Break 11.30 Dirty Sexy Money

Noon Dr Phil 1.00 Oprah 2.00 Ready Steady Cook: Presented by Peter Everett 3.00 Infomercial 3.30 Huey 4.00 It's Me Or The Dog 4.30 Judge Judy 5.00 Ten News 6.00 The Bold & The Beautiful 6.30 Futurama 7.00 Friends 7.30 The Simpsons 8.00 Rules Of Engagement 8.30 NCIS 9.30 In Plain Sight 10.30 Out Of The Blue 11.00 Ten News

Noon World Watch 1.00 The Storm Rages Twice 2.00 Don Matteo 3.00 Here Comes The Neighbourhood 3.30 Everyone Loves A Wedding 4.00 World Watch 4.30 Newshour 5.30 Corner Gas 6.00 Dakar Rally: Highlights 6.30 World News 7.30 Desperately Seeking Doctors 8.30 Blood And Guts: A History Of Surgery 9.30 World News 10.00 Guerrilla: The Taking Of Patty Hearst 11.35 Movie: Whisky Romeo Zulu

Wednesday 7th

WIN

Noon Midday Report 12.30 Tennis: The Hopman Cup XXI: USA v Germany 6.30 Elephant Diaries 7.00 ABC News 7.30 The 7.30 Report 8.00 My Family: Ben is in the grip of mid-life crisis. 8.35 The Omid Djalili Show 9.05 Star Stories 9.35 Seven Periods With Mr Gormsby 10.00 The Robinsons 10.30 ABC News 10.45 Taggart 11.55 Movie: The Incredible Shrinking Man: Grant Williams

12.30 The Cricket Show 1.00 Cricket: Third Test: Australia v South Africa: Day Five 6.00 Nine News 6.30 Win News 7.00 A Current Affair 7.30 10 To One 8.00 New Adventures Of Old Christine 8.30 CSI: Miami: A bitter custody battle culminates in a shooting at the courthouse. 9.30 ER 10.30 Gossip Girl: Blair is thrilled when her mother chooses her to be the new face of her clothing line. 11.30 Temptation

Noon Tennis: Brisbane: International 2009 (Cont): Day Three 5.00 Home Improvement 5.30 Deal Or No Deal 6.00 Seven News 6.30 Today Tonight 7.00 How I Met Your Mother 7.30 Air Crash Investigations 8.30 Las Vegas: The new owner of the Montecito introduces himself, and his unusual marketing techniques, to the staff. 9.30 The Unit 10.30 Tennis: Brisbane: International 2009: Day Three

Noon Dr Phil 1.00 Oprah 2.00 Ready Steady Cook: Presented by Peter Everett 3.00 Infomercial 3.30 Huey 4.00 It's Me Or The Dog 4.30 Judge Judy 5.00 Ten News 6.00 The Bold & The Beautiful 6.30 Futurama 7.00 Friends 7.30 The Simpsons 8.00 Rules Of Engagement 8.30 House 9.30 Rush 10.30 Out Of The Blue 11.00 Ten News

Noon World Watch 1.00 Movie: Patlabor 3 2.45 Spacefiles 3.00 Salam Café 3.30 Football Stars Of Tomorrow 4.00 World Watch 4.30 Newshour 5.30 Corner Gas 6.00 Dakar Rally: Highlights 6.30 World News 7.30 Food Safari 8.00 Tales From The Palaces 8.30 The Long Way Down 9.30 World News 10.00 Movie: Atomik Circus: JeanPierre Marielle 11.35 Movie: The Best Of Times

Thursday 8th

ABC

Noon Midday Report 12.30 Tennis: The Hopman Cup XXI: USA v Australia and Germany v Slovak Republic 6.30 Elephant Diaries 7.00 ABC News 7.30 The 7.30 Report 8.00 Everest ER 8.35 Who Killed Stalin? 9.25 Courting With Justice 9.55 The Floating Brothel 10.55 ABC News 11.05 Live From Abbey Road 11.55 Wildside: Maxine is convinced her sister was murdered by her husband, but Bill and Charlie play it by the evidence.

Noon The Ellen DeGeneres Show 1.00 The View 2.00 Days Of Our Lives 3.00 ET 3.30 Malcolm In The Middle 4.00 Children’s Programs 4.30 Nine News 5.00 Antiques Roadshow 5.30 Temptation 6.00 Nine News 6.30 Win News 7.00 A Current Affair 7.30 Emergency 8.00 The Waiting Room 8.30 Cold Case 9.30 Secret Millionaire 10.30 Close To Home 11.30 Seinfeld

Noon Tennis: Brisbane: International 2009 (Cont): Day Four 5.00 Home Improvement 5.30 Deal Or No Deal 6.00 Seven News 6.30 Today Tonight 7.00 How I Met Your Mother 7.30 Ugly Betty: Betty fights her attraction to Gio, but is stuck with him when they agree to chaperone a school dance. Amanda agrees to do a reality show with her father. 8.30 Eli Stone 9.30 Heroes 10.30 Tennis: Brisbane International 2009: Day Four

Noon Dr Phil 1.00 Oprah 2.00 Ready Steady Cook 3.00 Infomercial 3.30 Huey 4.00 It's Me Or The Dog 4.30 Judge Judy 5.00 Ten News 6.00 The Bold & The Beautiful 6.30 Futurama 7.00 Friends 7.30 Don't Forget The Lyrics 8.30 Law & Order: SVU 9.30 Law & Order: Criminal Intent 10.30 Out Of The Blue 11.00 Ten News 11.45 The Late Show With David Letterman

Noon World Watch 1.00 TV Around The World 1.30 Blizzard 2.30 The Man Who Faked His Life 3.30 If Only 4.00 World Watch 4.30 Newshour 5.30 FIFA Futbol Mundial 6.00 Dakar Rally: Highlights 6.30 World News 7.35 Rex In Rome 8.30 Carla Cametti PD 9.30 World News 10.00 Movie: Good Girl: Emmanuelle Devos, Bruno Todeschini and Lambert Wilson 11.45 Queer As Folk

ABC

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SBS

Friday, January 2, 2009 – Bendigo Weekly • 25

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730 Sedgwick Road Ellis Nuttall Real Estate, Clarrie Rodda, 5442 1100; 0428 991 937 Auction Feb 14, 11.00am Inspect By appointment

exceptional parcels of land. One of these is located next door. It measures approximately 29.22 acres (11.83 hectares) and has a large dam with a 6 mega-

litre water rite. It’s 360 degree views are particularly spectacular. Both land allotments are mostly cleared and have power as well as elevated sites on which to build a dream home. The second allotment measures about 19.76 acres (8 hectares), has a 4 mega-litre water rite and a tree-lined creek running across the rear of the block. Here it seems little piece of heaven has fallen from the sky.

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ensational scenery across the hills and treetops of highly-esteemed Sedgwick surround this remarkable property. Established on approximately 23 acres (9.422 hectares) on the Melbourne side of Bendigo, the front patio of the residence directly avails its occupants of these breathtaking views. Recently repainted, the home offers comfortable accommodation that includes three bedrooms, a large lounge/dining room and a sunroom. A casual meals area is found in the kitchen, where there is an electric stove and ample cabinetry. Two of the bedrooms contain built-in robes. The third, although small, adjoins the sunroom that could be utilised as a playroom. A large shed sporting a new roof is positioned alongside a dam at the rear of the property. Also for auction on the same day are two

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Cath Milburn

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Heaps of room – plus a pool

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his very large family home offers exceptionally comfortable living with four bedrooms plus a study large enough to be a fifth bedroom, three living spaces and a great alfresco entertainment area with an adjacent in-ground pool. All this on a 795m2 block in a popular family-friendly development. The five-year old home presents very smartly with rendered features and a low-maintenance fullylandscaped front yard. A wide tiled entry and walkway has the spacious

epsom 31 Manna Gum Drive PH Property, Brad Hinton, 5454 1999; 0417 537 251 Price $339,000 Inspect By appointment

master bedroom suite, complete with its own splitsystem, walk-in robe and ensuite with twin vanities, opening from it.

Further along are the formal lounge and a huge open-plan family/dining/ kitchen area with a splitsystem, sliding glass doors and lots of windows looking out over the landscaped side yard, which is a bit like a resort and has lots of split-level decking, paving, pebbles, river stones, shade sails and a pool. It offers plenty of pleasant recreation but is very low maintenance, and includes a lock-up Colorbond workshop/shed approximately 12’ x 18’ in size. Other great features of the home include some cheerful feature walls, ducted heating, a double garage with direct house entry and a remote panel lift door, and stainlesssteel kitchen appliances including a dishwasher and range hood canopy. Annette Engstrom

26 • Bendigo Weekly – Friday, January 2, 2009

Bendigo’s Best

DISPLAY HOMES DENNIS FAMILY HOMES

OFFICE 178 McIvor Road, Bendigo Open 8.30 - 5.00pm Monday to Friday Closing Tuesday 23rd December Reopening Monday 5th January DIsplay hOME 76 McIvor Forest Drive, Junortoun Open Monday to sunday 1.00 - 5.00pm Closed Monday 22nd December Reopening saturday 3rd January

G.J. GARDNER HOMES

OFFICE - 5 King street, Bendigo Open Mon - Fri 8.30 - 5.00pm Closing Tuesday 23rd December Reopening Monday 12th January DIsplay hOMEs OpEN 200 station street, Epsom Open Wed - sun 1.00 - 5.00pm Closed Friday 19th December Reopening Wednesday 7th January

GLEN LODDON HOMES

salEs OFFICE 53 Wills street, Bendigo Open Monday to Friday 9.00 - 5.30pm Closes Monday 22nd December Re-opening Monday 12th January

J.G. KING HOMES

Something extra-special

t is obvious from the street that this residence is something extra-special. Originally constructed as a display home in a classy new residential area, it contains a lengthy list of additions to the standard inclusions list and it shows. Three indoor living areas include a home theatre with wall unit ready to house a huge screen, and a platform for seating. A dual-sided gas log-fire is positioned to add opulence to both the formal lounge and the master bedroom. The enormous open-plan family area has timber-framed glass bi-fold doors that adjoin an outdoor entertaining ‘room’ that features a second gas log-fire and a ceiling fan. The 900mm stainlesssteel stove and the servery window in the kitchen makes catering for alfresco

salEs OFFICE 17 high st, Kangaroo Flat Open Monday to Friday 9.00 - 5.00pm Closing Tuesday 23rd December Reopening Monday 5th January DIsplay hOME OpEN ‘The armadale’ lot 105 McIvor Forest Drive, Junortoun Open Monday to sunday 1.00 - 5.00pm Closing Tuesday 23rd December Reopening Monday 5th January

dinner parties a dream. Potdrawers, a dishwasher and a walk-in pantry complete this gourmet’s delight. Heating and cooling are ducted throughout, and three bedrooms contain built-in robes. The main has a walk-in robe, along with an ensuite with twin basins, 1500mm shower-stall, separate toilet and even a door directly to the outdoor spa area. A double garage allows secure access to the interior, and has an automated panellift door. Entirely landscaped in a water-wise yet highly attractive way, it also has the benefit of several huge shade trees. Just up the road from a Catholic College campus, this exceptional property leaves nothing undone.

Junortoun 29 Duncan Court Bendigo Real Estate, 5441 4555 Inquiry Range $495,000-$505,000 Inspect Sat 2.30-3.00pm

Cath Milburn

Historic miner’s cottage - your slice of history T

his quaint, historic Miner’s Cottage was part of the original Miner’s settlement located at St Just Point. It enjoys an elevated position in quiet Daniel Street, not far from the centre of town and convenient to schools and shops. The home has three, well-proportioned bedrooms. A central hallway leads to the lounge which has gas heating. Beyond is the kitchen, with a gas oven and pantry, and meals area. The tiled bathroom has a shower over the bath and compact vanity. A vestibule area provides extra storage space or a clothes drying area during winter months. Outside an original stone shed is an endearing feature. The low maintenance, rear garden is fully fenced and so secure

LANSELL pROpERtIES

OFFICE 5 Windsor Gardens, Kangaroo Flat Open Monday to Friday 9.00 - 5.00pm Closing Tuesday 23rd December Reopening Monday 12th January DIsplay hOME OpEN Elizabeth heights Estate Elizabeth street (off lockwood Rd) Open saturday 3rd January 3.30-4.00pm saturday 10th January 3.30-4.00pm

MAcquARIE HOMES

NEW hOME DEsIGN CENTRE 10 Merino Court, Bendigo Open Monday to Friday 9.00 - 5.30pm DIsplay hOMEs ClOsED 22/12/08 Re-open Monday 5th Jan, 2009 ‘The hamilton’ 80 McIvor Forest Dve, Junortoun Open Daily 1.00 - 5.00pm ‘The seville’ 77 McIvor Forest Dve, Junortoun Open Daily 1.00 - 5.00pm

MEtRIcON HOMES

salEs OFFICE 53 Myers st, Bendigo Open Monday to Friday 8.30 - 5.00pm DIsplay CENTRE - McIvor Forest 73-75 McIvor Forest Dve, Junortoun VicRoads Ref:44 G6 ph: 5449 3728 Open Every Day 1 - 5pm ClOsED Monday 22 December RE-OpENING saturday 3 January

MccARtHY HOMES

salEs OFFICE ClOsED 60 McIvor Road, Bendigo Mon-Fri 8.30-5pm. Re-open Jan 12th 2009 DIsplay hOMEs ClOsED - ‘The sienna’ 6 Medika ave, Kangaroo Flat Re-open Jan 10th 2009

pAuL GRAY buILDERS

salEs OFFICE Factory 1, 4 Merino Court Bendigo Open Monday to Friday 9.00 - 5.00pm Closing saturday 20th December Reopening Monday 12th January DIsplay hOME 74 McIvor Forest Drive, Junortoun Closed saturday 20th December Reopening saturday 10th January Wednesday to sunday 12.30-5.00pm

RuSSELL pARSONS

salEs OFFICE 172 McIvor Road, Bendigo Closing Friday 19th December Reopening Monday 12th January

SIMONDS HOMES

DIsplay hOMEs - ClOsED 15/12/08 - 2/1/09 inclusive strathdale harley street VicRoads 608 D10 Open Monday - sunday 12.00pm - 5.00pm Junortoun lanark Drive VicRoads 608 K11 Open Monday - sunday 12.00pm - 5.00pm

for pets or kids. There’s access to the back of the block via the side gate. The home is currently leased to a tenant that is happy to stay, however it can be available with vacant possession. Sure to interest both investors and restorers alike. Kylie Hughes

st just point 14 Daniel Street Dungey Carter Ketterer, Matt Bowles, 5440 5000; 0418 509 380 Price $158,000 Inspect By appointment

Bendigo retirement village

he peaceful veneer of the Bendigo Retirement Village may fool you into thinking not much happens, but under the surface it is abuzz with action. Residents of the Village can take the opportunity to participate in a multitude of appealing and motivating activities. Why not take advantage of all the Village has on offer - contemplate Melville and Hemingway with your book club, stitch up a storm in your embroidery group, or find the artist within in your art class. Enjoy both the classics and current blockbusters without the hassle of jostling for a seat at the cinema. The Bendigo Retirement Village offers a wide selection of movies

Spring Gully Bendigo Retirement Village Elders Real Estate, Michael Collins, 5443 1744; 0408 379 457 Inspect By appointment

to be shown at scheduled times in one of the common areas. Imagine having your hairdresser come to you! There’s no need to battle for a car park as a fully qualified hairdresser is available for appointments every Friday. However, if you do want to go into town, transport is available via the Village-run bus service, or public buses

stop at the main road every half an hour. For those days when the adrenalin is pumping, there’s plenty on offer too. Work up a sweat with the Village walking group, take part in group exercises or challenge a rival to a carpet bowls match. Catch up with the boys over a (friendly) game of cards, or reminisce over a drop during Happy Hour. Take up tai chi to help you relax, or join the singer’s group to finally realise your dream of performing in front of a crowd. Or if none of this takes your fancy, why not just come down for a barbeque every now and then? Residents are currently enjoying the “security” and “celebrations” of the Bendigo Retirement

Village. The “very caring” staff, along with medical help, will be by your side in a minute if there is an emergency. A wide range of accommodation is available, from bedsitter apartments to brand new 3 bedroom homes - buy off the plan, or select from one of the available units. For further information, contact Brenda at the Retirement Village on 1800 013 451 or visit the website at www.bendigorv. com.au. Alternatively, contact Martin Skahill at

Elders Real Estate on 5443 1744. Supplied by Elders Real Estate

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Friday, January 2, 2009 – Bendigo Weekly • 27

Invest or own - it‘s elementary

Kangaroo Flat 1 Sherlock Court Luke Goggin Real Estate, Georgia Barker, 5442 1422; 0408 533 071 Price $199,000-$219,000 Inspect Sat 1.30-2.00pm Sun 2.15-2.45pm

and the breakfast bar comes in handy for casual meals. The adjoining laundry ituated in a small court contains more cupboards, only a few doors from with a linen-press in the Kangaroo Flat Secondary hallway adding to the College, a primary school storage options. and a major bus route, this Three bedrooms with home is very well-placed for built-in robes surround the family living. bathroom and toilet. Gas A lengthy verandah heating and air-conditioning spanning the side of the maintain a comfortable home offers an ambient retreat, and shelters the main indoor climate year round. A treasure for entrance. Spacious enough tradespeople and tinkerers, to section-off a study area, the driveway leads to a the lounge-room is open to large shed in the backyard. the dining area. Timber cupboards in the With two car capacity, as well as a huge workshop kitchen harbour a gas stove,

space, concrete floor and power, it is ideal for hobby enthusiasts too. Between the shed and the home, a perfect spot for the placement of an alfresco setting is on the patch of lush grass that is just the right size to keep green with the use of grey-water. ‘It’s elementary dear Watson,’ this property has the attributes of a great family home, or alternatively an solid investment opportunity for the rental market.

Savvy contemporary-style

mart design encompassing savvy use of space and the capture of all available natural light sets this contemporary-style home apart from many of its peers. Cleverly conceived and constructed to a high standard of quality by local builder Michael Jordan, this stunning brand new residence has much to offer discerning buyers. Sited on over 700m2, just a few doors from Forest Lake reserve, the property promotes the pursuit of a variety of leisure activities both at home and close by. One of these includes entertaining in the elevated undercover alfresco area, where the spectacular view even incorporates the spire of the Sacred Heart Cathedral. An enormous loungeroom contains plenty of space for a study area, and double doors lead through to an open-plan living zone. Simply superb, the kitchen is appointed with stainless-

Kangaroo Flat 62 Queen Street Ken Preston Real Estate, Maureen Hosking, 5444 5113; 0408 462 285 Price $265,000 Inspect By appointment

steel appliances housed amongst cabinetry that is equipped with pot and crockery drawers behind a lengthy island-bench.

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Extra large showers are found in the bathroom and ensuite, and there are builtin robes to two bedrooms with walk-in robe to the main. The laundry/utilityroom is so large it would serve as an excellent studio or sewing-room. Ingeniously, toilets operate on tank water, with switch for mains water if required at any stage. The single garage has an automatic roller-door, as well as a direct access door to the interior of the home. Colorbond fencing secures the big backyard, and landscaping will be completed in the front yard. With a wealth of local shops and amenities nearby, why risk the potential nightmare of building when this well-designed residence could be your dream home?

Flora Hill

Ascot

Open

In excess of 40 squares of quality living. With enormous rooms including lounge, family room, study, hostess kitchen with adjacent dining room. Quality fittings throughout. Outside we have a paved BBQ area, 15m x 8m inground pool, tennis court, 4 car carport and huge shed with mezzanine floor. Set on 7 acres, suitable for horse etc, etc....

This extremely versatile home would suit a large family, an extended family seeking space for grandparents etc or is ideal for an astute investor looking to collect rent on a per person basis. 4 separate living areas, dining room, 4 inside toilets. Great condition inside and out. Fantastic access to schools, shops and university.

Located in a quiet court on approx 1 acre is this large brick veneer home. Offering a spacious relaxed lifestyle ideal for the family including large livings areas, functional and spotless kitchen. Outside you will find an excellent shed, double carport and room for the caravan. Set in a great location close to the new Epsom Shopping complex. This is an ideal family home.

Address: 172 Trotting Terrace Inspection: By Appointment For Sale: $500,000 - $550,000

Address: 16 Summit Drive Inspection: Sat 3rd Jan 11.15-11.45am For Sale: $380,000 - $400,000

Address: 4 Corella Court Inspection: Sat 3rd Jan 10.30-11.00am For Sale: $285,000

Bendigo

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Open

Quarry Hill

Price Reduction

Golden Square

Open

Kangaroo Flat New Listing

Open

Inner city living at its best only a block or two away from the city centre yet tucked away in a lovely quiet street. Substantial weatherboard and roughcast period home loaded with original features including ornate ceilings and leadlight bay windows. Big rooms. Very liveable as is but has heaps of potential. Good sized block.

Lovely old victorian weatherboard home in fantastic location. Comprises 3 good sized bedrooms with ensuite to master. Formal lounge and good sized kitchen/meals area. Well presented with neutral decor. Wide passage with polished floor boards. Manageable block with private backyard. Easy walk to railway station and city centre.

This lovely home is situated in a quiet street within walking distance to schools & shops. Freshlky painted, airconditioning, polished floorboards & an open fire place are just some of the features this home offers. With an outdoor entertaining area, carport & garden shed. Will impress a growing young family or first home buyer.

Fantastic buy for the first home buyer is this comfortable weatherboard home in a great location. Comprising three bedrooms, formal lounge and spacious kitchen/meals area. Set on a good size allotment with rear patio, fernery and garden shed. Located close to Kangaroo Flat shopping center, bus and shops.

Address: 7 Larritt Street Inspection: Sat 3rd Jan 12.00-12.30pm For Sale: $265,000 - $285,000

Address: 65 Gladstone Street Inspection: Sat 3rd Jan 12.00-12.30pm For Sale: $259,950

Address: 30 MacDougall Road Inspection: Sat 3rd Jan 11.15-11.45am For Sale: $210,000 - $220,000

Address: 8 Wireless Street Inspection: Sat 3rd Jan 10.30-11.00am For Sale: $170,000 - $180,000

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Darren Phegan

0438 005 446

0418 584 731

105 Mitchell Street, Bendigo

5444 9888

www.darrynmawby.com.au

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Investor’s dream - $25,300 return per annum

his property is an investor’s dream come true. It’s a group of three home units – circa 1980s – in the La Trobe Uni precinct. They are sturdy brick veneer and structurally sound with no-fuss native garden surrounds. The units – 2 x two bedroom, 1 x three bedroom – are currently leased to excellent tenants with a collective weekly rental return of $488. They are expertly managed through Curnow Dyett’s professional rental department.

Each unit is comfortable and in good order. They offer lounge, dining, kitchen with electric cooking, good bedrooms, fitted robes and three piece bathroom. They also have separate toilet, laundry with storage, linen press, gas heating, double carport and enclosed yard. Unit one – with three bedrooms – has double iron gates for extra privacy and a detached, lock up studio or storage room. The property is convenient to La Trobe Uni and the athletics track, transport, Flora Hill

Spring Gully Units 1,2,3/136 Retreat Rd Curnow Dyett, Steve Timperley, 5443 9255; 0438 442 844 Price $410,000 Inspect By appointment

shopping village and Spring Gully Primary. There is a natural bush reserve and walking track opposite.

“This is an outstanding investment opportunity with over six per cent gross income yield” says Steve Timperley from Curnow Dyett Real Estate. “Occupancy rates are high because this type of rental – in this location – is always in demand.” Unit one is securely leased until November 2009 at $188 per week, unit two until February 2009 at $162, and unit three until April 2009 at $138 per week. Cathy Matthews

REAL ESTATE 1 QUARRY HILL 40 Carpenter St

2 STRATHDALE 20 Harley Street

3 S/SAYE

1 Westhampton Place

N IO CT U A

Double Storey Red Brick Home

This property with some restoration would become a real ‘gem’ in this highly sought after address. Magnificent leadlight windows, patterned ceilings & polished timber floor boards all add to the grandeur. The versatile floor plan allows for 2 b/rooms downstairs, 2 up, large lounge, formal dining, timber kitchen, family room with dble French doors leading onto compact allotment. Excellent location! FOR SALE $290,000 - $310,000 VIEW Sat 10.30- 11.00am Internet ID: 105335581 CONTACT Jacinta McIvor 0418 592 228

4 MALDON 12 Ireland Street

Modern Family Home - Ideal Location

Approx 5 years old is this 4 bdrm + study BV home. Features include walk in robe & ensuite to main, bir’s, formal lounge/dining, 2nd open plan living area, kitchen meals with d/washer & SS appliances, ducted heating & cooling throughout & 3 piece bathroom. Outside includes a double lock-up garage on a generous 952m approx allotment & only minutes walk to the recreational park & playground.

Strathdale & Sub-dividable (STCA)

Rarely does an opportunity like this arise in this area. Situated back off the road, this 23sq (approx.) home is on a 2234m2 block that could be sub-divided at the front or rear. Featuring - 4 Bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 3 living areas, office/rumpus room, zoned ducted heating, ceiling fans throughout, galley style kitchen, workshop with power and concrete floor, lock-up garage and carport. Okay, the home may be a little “tired”, but it is still an extremely comfortable family home in a very private, elevated location with panoramic views. Inspect and be impressed.

5 S/SAYE 2 Centaur Close

FOR SALE NOW OR BY AUCTION

Saturday 31st January @ 1pm VIEW By Appointment Internet ID: 105407872 CONTACT

FOR SALE $310,000 - $320,000 VIEW Sat 11.00-11.30am Internet ID: 105375514 CONTACT Danny Clarke 0417 006 056

Phil White 0417 055 950

6 SPRING GULLY

7 BRIDGEWATER ON LODDON PRICE REDUCED

“Sundara”-Passive Solar Orientation

An architecturally striking new home with every modern comfort & convenience, combined with period external styling. Features 2 spacious open plan living areas 3 bdrms with robes, lrge ensuite, family bathroom & a stylish central kitchen. Offers polished hardwood floors, cathedral ceilings, wide decked areas for alfresco dining & period style verandah & c/port. This home exudes warmth & character. FOR SALE $315,000 - $330,000 VIEW Sat 1.00-1.30pm Internet ID: 105442921 CONTACT Terry Clarke 0418 323 126

8 KENNINGTON 14 Allison St

Four Bedrooms & A Pool

Delightful federation style home. Beautifully appointed and offering a sunny northerly aspect to the living areas. Features; large formal living/dining, superb kitchen with every convenience & an adjoining family meals area & rumpus room. The 4 bdrms have built-in robes, (ensuite to main), ducted heat/cooling, covered BBQ/ entertaining area, double garage & a fabulous in-ground pool. FOR SALE $315,000- $340,000 VIEW Sat 11.00-11.30am Internet ID: 105019783 CONTACT Terry Clarke 0418 323 126

9 FLORA HILL 3/4 Keck St

4 Units; with Scope to Further Subdivide Vacant Land(S.T.C.A) Situated on a 2103m2 (approx) allotment is this 4x 2 bedroom unit complex. Each unit is let at $160.00 p.w. & has been fully refurbished. The complex also includes a large undeveloped parcel of land with 2 street frontage, ideal for future townhouse/unit development (STCA).

This lovely brick veneer home is set on a 1 acre block with town water & sewer and is in walking distance to town centre and the Loddon river. Has 3 bedrooms, B.I.Robes, spacious lounge and large country style kitchen-dining area. Has a double lock up garage and lots of room for veggie plots and keen gardeners. Early vacant possession is available.

FOR SALE $549,000 VIEW By Appointment Internet ID: 105236066 CONTACT Danny Clarke 0417 006 056

FOR SALE $190,000 - $210,000 VIEW By Appointment Internet ID: 105239463 CONTACT Terry Clarke 0418 323 126

10 NORTH BENDIGO 72 Prouses Rd

11 HEATHCOTE

UNDER OFFER

SEE EDITORIAL PG34

Bridgewater on Loddon

UNDER OFFER

6 Bdrm Family Home/Great Investment

3 bdrm, 2 bathroom townhouse only minutes from the CBD and Latrobe University.

First Home Buyers/Investors

3 Bdrm on 5 acres (approx) & 2 dams.

12 LONG GULLY

13 GOLDEN SQUARE

14 SPRING GULLY

15 GOLDEN SQUARE

1 Bedroom Unit, Returning $130pw

3 Bedroom Brick Veneer Plus Garage

FOR SALE $290,000 - $315,000 VIEW Mon 12.00-12.30pm & Tues 1.00-1.30pm CONTACT Wallace Cairns 0419 531 841

FOR SALE $255,000 - $265,000 Internet ID: 105335580 CONTACT Danny Clarke 0417 006 056

FOR SALE $180,000 - $190,000 Internet ID: 105408863 CONTACT Danny Clarke 0417 006 056

FOR SALE $325,000 - $365,000 VIEW By Appointment Internet ID: 105308388 CONTACT Phil White 0417 055 950

Investment Opportunity

3 Bdrm with BIR’s, gas heat. & air con. FOR SALE $175,000 - $185,000 VIEW By Appointment Internet ID: 105391296 CONTACT Terry Clarke 0418 323 126

Safe and secure investment, managed Quest apartment. Has 3 bedrooms, B.I.Robes, spacious lounge, dining & kitchen. The apartment is in A1 condition throughout and offers an excellent return. Perfect for the buyer wanting hassle free investment with excellent tax benefits. Investments of this type are rarely available in Bendigo.

FOR SALE $220,000 - $230,000 VIEW By Appointment Internet ID: 105220707 CONTACT Terry Clarke 0418 323 126

FOR SALE $105,000 - $120,000 VIEW By Appointment Internet ID: 105106617 CONTACT Jacinta McIvor 0418 592 228

FOR SALE $205,000- $215,000 VIEW By Appointment Internet ID: 105195610 CONTACT Danny Clarke 0417 006 056

Bendigo 5442 1122

84 Mitchell Street Fax: 5442 1992

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Terry Clarke

Jacinta McIvor

Lachlan Ritchie

Danny Clarke

Wallace Cairns

Phil White

Kellie Preece

Michelle Reynolds

Tania Dole

Louisa Nicol

Melanie Rose

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City-side character and comfort Bendigo 17 Brougham Street Tweed Sutherland First National, Helen Ashby, 5440 9500; 0408 425 566 Price $230,000 - $240,000 Inspect Sat 10.15-10.45am

o close to the CBD, this sweet cottage awaits to be adored once again by its next occupants. Though quite thoroughly renovated and redesigned, it retains the spirit of charm inherent in periodera homes. However, now the interior invites more daylight

indoors, and rooms have been granted added proportions. Both bedrooms are huge, and the open-plan living area is spacious and bright. Polished floorboards feature throughout, as do high ceilings and ornate cornices. A modern kitchen has been recently installed, complete with new stainlesssteel appliances. These include a dishwasher and a glorious 900mm stove with five gas-burners. Thankfully, the walk-in pantry was kept for convenience. A gas heater and a reverse-cycle split-system now do justice to the internal temperatures. In the

bathroom, there is a shower over the bath, a vanity and the toilet. A great place to host summer barbeques, the broad rear deck is sheltered from rain and sun. It also provides undercover access to the laundry. Large enough to play in but small enough to maintain, the backyard contains a carport with attached potting/ tool shed. Ready to be enjoyed and appreciated for all of its character and comforts, this delightful residence is just a short stroll to the city centre. Cath Miburn

The price – and size – is right

ere’s a fabulous new listing to welcome in the New Year. It’s a modern Federation style home with an irresistible feeling of quality and comfort. It’s a perfect fit for families, and ideal for couples seeking all the luxuries of a larger home in a manageable easy-care size. Enjoy lounge, spacious dining and kitchen, three bedrooms, study – or fourth bedroom – and two shiny bathrooms. The home has elegant semi-formal drapes, premium carpets and carefully selected fittings. The neighbourhood is a peaceful bush setting with similar high-class homes and proud residents. The kitchen is bright and fresh with classic

Flora Hill 1 Lyndale Court PH Property, Nick Hall, 5454 1999; 0433 692 199 Price $310,000 Inspect By appointment

white appliances including dishwasher. The dining area has great space for a family-sized table and kitchen dresser. Big glass doors slide open to the patio and private back garden. The main bedroom has a walk-in robe and ensuite. There are two further bedrooms and

study with fitted robes. The family bathroom has separate shower, bath and vanity. There is a separate toilet, laundry with double linen press, central heating and ducted cooling. “The home has a prime corner position with easy dual access,” says Nick Hall from PHProperty, “it’s perfect for the home handyman or retired inventor” There is a double garage with automatic door and internal access, a lock up garden shed and 1000-litre water tank. This home is convenient to local shops, excellent schools and La Trobe Uni. Cathy Matthews

Includes 3 bedrooms, en-suite, double garage with remote control door and direct access into the home, paved alfresco outdoor living area with pergola, heating and cooling, block-out drapes, heavy duty carpet, tiles to all wet and high traffic areas, fully fenced, secure back yard, concrete driveway and paths, clothesline, landscaping … Move in with nothing to do into this energy efficient brand new fully complete 3 bedroom home in a quiet court location handy to shops and amenities.

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30 • Bendigo Weekly – Friday, January 2, 2009

Contemporary Living Within Strathfieldsaye

ocated amongst popular Strathfieldsaye, this immaculately presented brand-new three-bedroom brick-veneer home, with a quiet court location, offers a well-designed and flexible living space, suitable for a young family or

Graeme Forbes DIRECTOR

professional couple. Featuring a large formal living area, and a modern and stylish kitchen that includes a dishwasher, gas and electric cooking, microwave cavity, pantry, and a fabulous breakfast bar overlooking the family/

Megan Sutton SALES

Bawa Singh SALES

meals area, this attractive and appealing home offers space and versatility in abundance, in addition to three double bedrooms; all a good size; two with fitted robes and the master bedroom featuring a threepiece ensuite and a walk-in

Martin Skahill DIRECTOR

robe, a large contemporary, three-piece family bathroom with a relaxingly deep bath and separate toilet. An added bonus is the incorporation of ducted heating and evaporative cooling, perfect for keeping everyone comfortable all year round. While externally, the rear yard is both spacious and low in maintenance, and offers a blank canvas to put your own stamp on the property, and features a double garage with an automated roller door, pedestrian access to the home through the study and roller door access to the rear yard, and a paved entertaining area with sliding door convenience to the family space, all within

Michael Collins SALES

a secure, child-friendly space. And with the benefit of close proximity to Strathfieldsaye shopping complex, and a short drive into Bendigo, this appealing and well-designed home is perfectly suited to familyfriendly living.

Strathfieldsaye

Georgia Scutt

SAFE, SECURE INDEPENDENT LIVING

this spacious brick veneer home in excellent condition is situated on a 1,150m2 allotment. three bedrooms, kitchen/ meals with electric cooking and adjoining lounge with reverse cycle air conditioning and wood heating. double garage and workshop with power. the convenient location is a short walk to shops, schools and all amenities. Approx. ½ hour from Bendigo, 1¼ hours from Melbourne.

Join in organised activities, make new friends and enjoy the benefits of village life. 24 hour emergency buzzer, access to medical and personal care and community support. transport, post office and general store on site. A magnificent terraced garden surrounds this brick veneer unit featuring lounge, dining area, two bedrooms with robes, refurbished kitchen, combined laundry / shower and separate powder room. ducted evaporative cooling, gas heating. Single garage with remote.

Graeme Forbes 0428 507 864

Unit 51 Bendigo Retirement Village

SELLING NOW: $180,000 WEB ID: 357460

SEE EDITORIAL PG 26

Michael Collins 0408 379 457

UNDER INSTRUCTION FROM STATE TRUSTEES RESTORE OR RE-DEVELOP

2.5 ACRE BOUTIQUE ALLOTMENT Lot 17 Domenica Drive, Junortoun

22 Dowding Street, California Gully

the tranquil and peaceful environment with native bush backdrop will entice a family to purchase this outstanding elevated allotment and enjoy a refined semi rural lifestyle. the popular area is just 6 minutes from all amenities Bendigo has to offer. Choice home sites offer magic views of Mt Alexander and the property features bitumen road frontage, electricity at the boundary, town water, telephone and garbage collection. DIRECTIONS: From Bendigo travel 950m past Farmers Arms Hotel, left into domenica drive, 900m to property.

Built around the 1900s, this affordable miner’s cottage is in need of renovation. Central passage, kitchen/meals with gas cooking and gas heating, one bedroom plus sleepout, laundry, bathroom and separate toilet. Features include timber dado boards and timber lined ceilings. Situated on a 700m2 allotment, this is a property with development potential for a new home or units (StCA).

SELLING NOW: $160,000 - $180,000 WEB ID: 355496

SELLING NOW: $100,000 - $130,000 WEB ID: 348021

Michael Collins 0408 379 457

Graeme Forbes 0428 507 864

912 HA - 2254 AC - LODDON VALE CROPPING, GAZING & WOOL GROWING Loddon Valley Highway, Durham Ox

AS A WHOLE OR IN 3 LOTS NORTH BLOCK - 272 HA 673 AC EAST BLOCK - 256 HA 633 AC HOME BLOCK - 384 HA 948 AC Mix of black and red soils. Former irrigation farm with approx 650 acres laid out. 5.5 meg water right for livestock. Home (needs repair), shearing shed, machinery shed, barn and yards with covered handling race. DIRECTIONS: From durham ox continue north for 13klms. SELLING NOW: $450 PER ACRE WEB ID: 354884

Martin Skahill 0427 431 744

“ALLOWAH” (CIRCA 1914) OPEN SATURDAY 10:30 - 11:00AM

SELLING NOW: $320,000 - $360,000 WEB ID: 353101

Michael Collins 0408 379 457

7 Hunter Street, Golden Square SELLING NOW: $135,000 - $145,000 WEB ID: 342441

Graeme Forbes 0428 507 864

"WOODLANDS" - 2.5 ACRE ALLOTMENTS WITH TOWN WATER

17 ACRES - EPPALOCK

Kooroork Lane, Junortoun (off Popes Rd)

111 Coliban Pool Road, Eppalock

SELLING NOW: $110,000 - $140,000 WEB ID: 243718

Graeme Forbes 0428 507 864

CENTRAL VICTORIAN TERRACE OPEN SATURDAY 11:15 - 11:45AM

SELLING NOW: $78,000 - $84,000 WEB ID: 339434

Graeme Forbes 0428 507 864

BE ON A HOLIDAY EVERYDAY 2½ AC ON THE RIVER BANK OPEN SATURDAY 11:30 - 12:00PM

19 William Street, Axedale

69 Gladstone Street, Bendigo

SELLING NOW: $290,000 - $320,000 WEB ID: 343225

SELLING NOW: $189,950 WEB ID: 351879

Michael Collins 0408 379 457

BUDGET PRICED OPPORTUNITY SURROUND YOURSELF WITH ELEGANCE

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39 Neale Street, Bendigo

STYLISH RESIDENCE ON LARGE ALLOTMENT

SELLING NOW: $190,000 WEB ID: 356167

PRICE SLASHED ONLY $450 PER ACRE

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3 Playne Street, Heathcote

OPEN SATURDAY 10:45 - 11:15AM

4 Gordon Court Ken Preston Real Estate, Maureen Hosking, 5444 5100; 0408 462 285 Price $315,000 Inspect Sat & Sun 12.30-1.00pm

ULTIMATE LIFESTYLE - 28 ACRES

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SEE EDITORIAL PG 39 139 Peatlings Road, Huntly North

7 Hedley Court, Bendigo

SELLING NOW: $195,000 - $225,000 WEB ID: 353099

SELLING NOW: $285,000 - $315,000 WEB ID: 351865

Michael Collins 0408 379 457

LAND

Bendigo - 548m2 - Quick Street no delays, plans available for construction of three bedroom townhouse. $85,000 - $110,000 Web ID: 240552 Junortoun - 1.7 acres - George Terrace exclusive building allotment in blue ribbon Homebush estate. $180,000 - $215,000 Web ID: 318907 Kangaroo Flat - 1250m2 - Lot 17 Poorinda Crescent exclusive allotment in highly sought after Forest Lake estate. Build your dream home amongst quality new homes and the large ornamental lake. $95,000 - $110,000 Web ID: 301677 Lockwood South - 8.5 acres - Lot 13 Nethercraigs Road Picturesque property in a sought-after area. Productive soils ideal for vines, olives and grazing. dam and power at boundary. $119,500 Web ID: 280692 Sedgwick - 5.5 acres - 2 Peney Lane Beautiful setting with elevated building site and creek frontage. $139,000 - $149,000 Web ID: 216303 Spring Gully - 1777m2 - Lot 134 Keogh Drive enviable elevated block in a prestigious new estate. Magnificent views. $205,000 Web ID: 230554

Michael Collins 0408 379 457

46 queen Street, Bendigo 5443 1744

LAND

Eaglehawk - 660m2 approx - 5 Goldsmiths Road Close to Whipstick Forest, power, phone, town water, gas. $65,000 - $80,000 Web ID: 332617 Lockwood South - 11.4 acres - Lot 82 Wild Cherry Road Picturesque, creek, excellent shed, power, undulating. $120,000 - $140,000 Web ID: 336508 Sedgwick - 6 and 8 acres - Lemon Tree Lane two lots, power, phone, fenced, dam. $155,000 - $165,000 Web ID: 109034 Mandurang South - 2.5 acres - Lot 42 Mandurang South Road Power, creek frontage, attractive location. $180,000 - $200,000 Web ID: 345276 Junortoun - 2.5 acres - Lot 2/6 William Court Homebush estate, private, treed, town water, power, phone. $185,000 negotiable Web ID: 298344 Junortoun - 2.1 acres - 2 Flora Court Homebush estate, private, power, town water, phone. $190,000 - $210,000 Web ID: 335317

Graeme Forbes 0428 507 864

www.eldersbendigo.com.au

Friday, January 2, 2009 – Bendigo Weekly • 31

Period charm

aving seen over ten decades, this delightful red-brick home would have quite a few stories to tell. It has played host to several owners and seen various alterations, but has still managed to retain many original features and plenty of charm. The property has two large bedrooms at the front of the home, both with fire places. One bedroom, currently used as the main bedroom, has a beautiful timber mantle and fireplace insert, as well as decorative cornice. The hallway has a lovely timber and stained-glass door

and provides entry to the main living area. This comfortable living room has a timber ceiling and a central open fireplace, as well as a gas wall-furnace for winter warmth. Original built-in timber cabinetry either side of the fire place provides a striking focal point for the room. Etched glass and timber French doors provide access from this living area to a paved courtyard and landscaped garden. The large family room has solid-fuel heating and a reverse-cycle split-system. This room has a timber lined ceiling and also provides access to the paved courtyard and garden.

Real Estate tips & trends The laundry and three piece bathroom is accessed from here and the laundry has the added convenience of an external door. The good-size kitchen and meals area is well-equipped with gas upright stove, polished timber floorboards and timber

bendigo 152 Don Street LJ Hooker, Peter Armstrong, 5442 6000; 0418 509 101 Price $270,000 - $290,000 Inspect By appointment

benchtops. A skylight and elevated window ensures that the kitchen receives an abundance of light and adds to the inviting feel of this home. In recent years the home has been painted in fresh, light tones and has been re-plumbed, re-wired and had safety switches installed. The home is built on solid stone foundations and with plenty of space underneath, could easily be converted into a wine cellar. Vehicle access to the property is via a laneway with entry from MacKenzie Street (near Girton Grammar) and there is a lock-up garage at the rear of the property. Properties from this era and in this location are always sought after, so don’t hesitate to inspect or you may miss out.

Brought to you by REIV Bendigo Chairman, Brad Hinton

On behalf of the Executive Committee and members of the Real Estate Institute of Victoria Bendigo Division, I would like to wish everyone a happy and prosperous New Year and I hope you all had a great Christmas/holiday break. Thanks to everyone who reads this column and to those who have contributed in one way or another.

Kellie Trevean

38 Mitchell Street, Bendigo

Phone 5454 1999

AFTER HOURS SERVICE BRAd HInTOn 0417 537 251 nICk HAll 0433 692 199 JOHn PAWSEY 0412 519 998

www.phproperty.com.au

A very happy New Year to everyone Flora Hill

$310,000

White Hills

$198,000

Bendigo

$218,000

g/Square

$415,000

SEE EdITORIAl

View by appointment QUAlITY, lOCATIOn And STYlE

View by appointment MOVE In And EnJOY

• In fantastic location in superior quality Flora Hill Subdivision • Four bedrooms with built in wardrobes, ensuite to master brm • Spacious light filled living rooms with a very pleasant outlook • Year round comfort with central heating and evaporative cooling • A delightful fully fitted kitchen with all modern conveniences • Lovely block, water tank, garden shed, dble garage and pergola

• Steps from Holy Rosary School, Botanic Gardens & race course • Fabulous new kitchen with d/washer, pantry and plenty cupboards • Open plan living meals area with polished floor boards throughout • Modern three piece bathroom, spacious bedrooms w/ built-in robes • Central ducted evap cooling throughout & solid fuel heater in lounge • Large rear patio, single garage and very neat and tidy garden and yard

Strathdale

Cal gully

$190,000

View by appointment WHEn lOCATIOn COUnTS

$179,000

View by appointment A MUST TO VIEW

View by appointment lOCATIOn lOCATIOn lOCATIOn • Traditional period home with rear access to creek reserve • 506m2 allotment in excellent location close to city centre • Two bedrooms, sleep out and open plan lounge/dining room • Let to excellent tenant through PH Property Rental dept. • Genuine sale price to meet current Bendigo market trends • An ideal property to renovate, invest or for 1st home buyer

• Five bedroom Victorian villa style home, in excellent central locale • Lovingly restored and extended complementing the Vic period • Delightful kitchen with walk-in pantry and large wine store cellar • Master bedroom with garden door, ensuite and huge wardrobes • Large formal gracious living room, and dark polished timber floors • Handy rear access, three-car garage, and lovely shaded patio

Ironbark

kangaroo Flat

• Brick veneer home situated in a lovely quiet elevated position • A sound home, solidly built with solid hardwood floors throughout • Three bedrooms, two have built in robes, separate meals area • Huge lounge with new gas log heater, and wide passageway • Great value, ideal investment or family home. Good location • Single carport, garage, space for workshop, and wine cellar

CHOICE lAnd

goornong 15 Acres (Oberins Road)

kAMAROOkA 2 Lots from ............. $49,000 STRATHFIEldSAYE 732m ....... $93,000 2

SEBASTIAn 20ac SOld ................. $69,950 BAgSHOT/HUnTlY SOld .... $98,000

$199,000

View by appointment FIRST HOME BUYER AlERT

• Lovely unit, great location only metres from Strath Village centre • Two bedrooms with BIRs, large laundry & 3 pce bathroom • Kitchen/meals with bench top cooker and hotplates, pantry • Split-level cathedral ceilings with sky window and tiled roof • Lovely spot - rear access to parkland, very private locale • Single lock-up carport and small barbecue area, water tank

EPSOM 800m2 ............................................. $78,950

View by appointment CEnTRAl PERIOd HOME

• 7 year old brick veneer home on easy care allotment • 3 bedrooms have BIR’s, three piece family bathroom • Spacious open plan living with sliding access to patio • Kitchen boasts gas h/p, elec UBO and d/w - all quality • Gas wall furnace & air conditioning, timber look floors • Single lock up carport, fenced & lovely covered patio

$79,000

This fabulous private and flat 15 acre allotment is situated 15 minutes from Bendigo, and very handy to Goornong and Huntly being only 200m to a sealed road (Pethericks Rd) and zoned rural living. There’s good fencing and a good sized dam, this property also brings a fantastic opportunity to build your dream home (STCA) or just enjoy the peaceful lifestyle this lovely location has to offer.

View at leisure

$388,000

View by appointment QUAlITY ABOUndS • You will be amazed and surprised from the moment you enter • Featuring 4 or 5 bedrooms and excellent fitted Vic Ash study • Huge formal living room with Invicta carpets & Needle Craft drapes • 2 bathrooms and delightful solid Victorian ash modern kitchen • Large meals and family room opening to large elevated decking • Views from the deck & family room are breathtaking & inspiring

CHOICE lAnd EAglEHAWk 932m2 ...................$82,000 EPSOM 800m2 .......................................$84,950 kAMAROOkA 20 acres ..............$53,950 CAl gUllY 607m2 .........................$58,000 STRATHdAlE 666m2 ............... $169,950

BUIldIng OUR REPUTATIOn On RESUlTS

32 • Bendigo Weekly – Friday, January 2, 2009

Walk to Kennington Reservoir

here is space and comfort aplenty on offer in this three-bedroom brick veneer, located in an area of quality homes, close to Kennington reservoir, and not very far from schools, shops, public transport and the university. There are two living areas: a formal lounge with a builtin bar and an air conditioner, plus a family room with built-in storage space and direct access to the large single garage. The kitchen has been renovated and is thoroughly up-to-date featuring stainlesssteel gas hot plates, electric oven and range hood canopy. There is also a dishwasher, pantry and an adjacent

strathdale

dining area, with sliding glass doors out to a very pleasant, functional and easy-care backyard.

Two bedrooms have builtin robes with a mirror front, and the master bedroom has a walk-in robe, three-piece

Kennington • Great court location • Large 3 bedroom BV home • Formal lounge & dining • Bathroom & sep shower room

• Gas heaters X2, air conditioners X4 • Double carport plus garden shed • Schools, transport & shops nearby • Landscaped front & rear gardens

Kennington • Elevated 902m2 allotment • Overlooking Kennington Res • Natural bush, walking tracks • Prestigious home area

$255,000 - $275,000

• Excellent kitchen/ meals area • Insect proof outdoor ent • External Studio/ home office • Shedding plus carport

Golden Square • Secure investment • Two bedroom apartment • Excellent lease in place • Open plan with kitchenette

East Bendigo

$240,000 - $250,000

34 Jennings Street ~ Inspect Saturday 12.00-12.30pm

• Returning $1,152 per month • Great location on High St • Swimming pool & BBQ area • Managed by Quest Apartments

$192,500

$450,000 - $495,000

• Brand new townhouses • Split System R/C Air Con. • 2 Brms, Both with BIRs • Floor Coverings Included • Spacious Living Areas • LUG with Auto Door • Superb Kitchen, S/Steel App. • $29,000 first home owners grant ONLY TWO LEFT

• All services available • Handy to schools and transport • Walk to Strath village • Rare opportunity to purchase

$360,000

Mandurang • 4 Bedroom Family residence • North Facing to One Tree Hill • L Shaped Lounge/ Dining • Separate family room

ensuite and a built-in bed complete with side tables. Features of the home include ducted heating, an abundance of neat concrete paving in front and back yards, rose-patterned etched glass windows, spa bath in the three-piece bathroom and a huge versatile laundry

Spring Gully • Well maintained home • Low maintenance allotment • 3 Bedrooms, all with BIR’s • L shaped lounge/dining

• Compact kitchen • 3 piece bathroom • Gas appliances, new H.W.S • Close to shops, school, bus, hotel

$190,000 - $199,000

6 Kendell Street ~ Inspect Saturday 1.00-1.30pm

which could be converted to a study or 4th bedroom. The fully-fenced and paved backyard has a builtin BBQ, lock-up storage shed and plenty of alfresco entertaining space. Annette Engstrom

4 Moonah Court Dungey Carter Ketterer, Leonie Butler, 5440 5000; 0417 521 661 Price $295,000 Inspect Sat 12.30-1.00pm

Golden Square • Delightful period home • Oozing charm & character • Stunning lounge/pressed metal ceiling • 3 good sized bedrooms

• Spacious kitchen/meals area • Large swim spa-fully enclosed • Superb return verandah • Ducted heating & cooling

$320,000 - $340,000

Strathfieldsaye • Hildebrandt Rise Estate • 28.9 gently undulating acres • Fertile creek flats • Backs onto Axe Creek

• Fully fenced • Power and phone provided • Improved pasture - rye grass & clover • Strath 5 mins, Bendigo 15 mins

$220,000

Bendigo • Classic 100yo red brick home • Many original period features • Formal lounge open fireplace • Bright family room

• Polished f/boards & timber ceilings • Kitchen-timber benches, gas cook • Compact landscaped allotment • Rear access with single LU garage

$270,000 - $290,000

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5442 6000

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12 lots at Longlea Estate

he magic of a peaceful, relaxed lifestyle will be yours if you purchase one of these secluded building allotments zoned Rural Living in Longlea. Ranging from 13.81 to 30.63 acres, these outstanding acreages have diverse and unique appeal from the gently undulating, tree studded terrain to the rich grazing land and naturally treed creek flats. Ten allotments have extensive frontage to Axe Creek – a

Longlea Cnr O’Briens Ln & Hawkins Ln Elders Real Estate, Graeme Forbes, 5443 1744; 0428 507 864 Price From $155,000–$230,000 Inspect Anytime

seasonal creek lined with stately gum trees. Fertile soils support improved pastures comprising mostly sub clover, ryegrass and native grasses suitable for grazing of sheep and cattle. The properties would also be ideal for equine or stud interests. All allotments have a home site privately positioned where you can build a residence of grand proportions to provide superb lifestyle opportunities – a pool, tennis court, shedding for the boat, caravan or hobby, whilst water sports at Lake Eppalock are almost at your doorstep. Boundary fencing will be completed by the vendor and

Zoning: Rural Living

electricity and telephone are available. Lots 3, 7, 8 and 9 have catchment dams and Lot 3 includes a rainwater tank, Colorbond barn and machinery shed. What better environment in which to invest – you will appreciate the tranquil country atmosphere which embraces the appeal of rural living – a nature lovers recreational haven where birds and wildlife share the habitat. For further details, view our website at www.eldersbendigo. com.au (ID: 343091). Supplied by Elders Real Estate

Friday, January 2, 2009 – Bendigo Weekly • 33

3 bedroom BV under $200,000 W

alk to a recreation reserve, bushland and Forest Lake from this affordable brick residence. Built on a 779sq m block, it offers its occupants a much bigger than average backyard, and much more. Wrapped in a pleasant décor, the floor-plan provides a gasheated, ‘L-shaped’ living zone with enough space for a study area. The cream cabinetry of the kitchen incorporates a gas stove and pantry. The meals area has glass sliding-door access to a barbecue area that is sheltered beneath a huge shade-sail. Convenient for entertaining, outdoor playtime supervision is also handy here. All of the three bedrooms have built-in wardrobes and are sizeably proportioned. Close by, there is a three-piece bathroom, toilet and laundry with another door to the backyard. Extra-large single carport to a garden shed in the backyard. The well-fenced rear yard, has heaps of room remaining for children and pets to play.

Kangaroo Flat 50 Morrison Street Ellis Nuttall Real Estate, Jayde Neate, 5442 1100; 0407 437 184 Price $199,950 Inspect By appointment

Without the worries of requiring renovation, this would be a great first home for a family. Cath Milburn

don

Golden Square 219 King Street

$210,000 - $230,000

Epsom 22 Botanical Drive

OFI Sat 12.00-12.30pm

•3 Bedroom WB •Period style home •Large kitchen •Lounge polish boards

California Gully 20a McGowan St

•R/C air cond •Double carport •Secure yard •Close to town

$185,000 - $200,000

$250,000 - $275,000

Golden Square 124 McKenzie Street

Eaglehawk Lot 1 McClelland Drive

•Double carport • Room for caravan/trailer •Landscaped garden • Close school/supermarket

$270,000 - $290,000

$250,000 - $270,000

colleen

jamie

Bendigo

$620,000

OFI Sat 2.00 - 2.30pm

OFI Sat 1.00 - 1.30pm

•3 Bedroom BV home • Spacious kitchen/meals • Seperate formal lounge •Large family room

• 3 Brm rendered home • Large kitchen/meals •Seperate lounge • Polished floor boards

Golden Square 255 MacKenzie St

•New carpet & fittings • Fully remodeled bathroom •Ultra modern kiychen • 2 Lot subdivision STCA

$339,000 - $359,000

•4 Bedrooms upstairs •2 Living area • Kitchen/dining/lounge •Ultra modern living

Kangaroo Flat 4 Hibiscus Crt

•Inter city living • Close to lake & hospital • Sep Bed & Breakfast Business or work from home

$229,000 - $249,000

BRAND NEW HOME

• 3 bed BV townhouse • BIRs to bedrooms •All gas appliances • L shape lounge/dining

Kennington 1/80 Lowndes St

OFI Sat 12.45 - 1.15pm

OFI Sat 2.15 - 2.45pm

OFI Sat 1.30 - 2.00pm

•Single carport •Quiet setting •Covered pergola • Suit retiree/investor

•3 bedrooms BV • Open living area •Great kitchen/dining • Outside entertaining area

• Spacious master bedroom •Fully fitted out •Double garage • Fully landscaped

$185,000 - $195,000

Kennington

$390,000 - $430,000

•4 bedrooms • Magnificent period home •Renovated kitchen •Polished boards

Maiden Gully 59 Pioneer Drive

OFI Sat 2.00 - 2.30pm

•Garage & carport •Peaceful gardens •Inground pool •Fantastic location

•4 brm BV home •Only 5 years old • 2 way ensuite to main • S/S appliances

$309,000 - $339,000

Land for sale

L ITORIA SEE ED

• TV/Data points t/out • Ducted heating t/out •Great family home • Quick stroll to lake

Epsom

16 Verbena Tce

762 m2 $83950

Epsom

51 Manna Gum Dve

950 m2 $92950

Kennington 17 Currawong Ct 854m2 $169950 Maiden Gully Settlers Place

1600m2 $125000

Maiden Gully 119 Pioneer Dve 2000m2 $135000 OFI Sat 12.30 - 1.00pm

• Blue-Chip Investment • 2 brm BV unit •1 of 3 on block •Heating & Cooling

•Off street parking • Vacant possession avail •Close to Uni • Walk to Strath Village

• Lge kitchen & meals •4 brms w/ BIRs •Large study •Rumpus room

on duty all weekend jamie williams 0437 369 693 jesse gardner 0428 310 893 don richardson 0411 315 745

• Lounge & dining room • 2 bath & powder room •3 WC cisterns • Near Strathvillage & Uni

•4 BR brick veneer • Multiple living areas •Ensuite & WIR to main •Ducted h/c & vac

OFI Sat 1.15 - 1.45pm

Maiden Gully 160 Bundilla Ct 2004m2 $125000

•Dble auto garage •Rear decking •Huge block – 1193m • Landscaped front

Spring Gully Lot 135 Keogh Dve 1803m2 $145000

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White Hills

lot 21 Harold Ct

Cal Gully 5 Watson Ave

501m2 $72500 677m2 $59950

5444 2414

REIV member 77 Mitchell Street, Bendigo Victoria 3550

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Low maintenance and trendy

ith the smell of a new property in the air, this trendy 2 storey home will delight all who enter. Located only minutes from the CBD and both hospitals, this property will suite the professional couple who don’t want to be bogged down by a large backyard. With 3 bedrooms plus a separate study, there is ample room for the whole family to enjoy living in this modern home. The main bedroom has an ensuite and walk in robe while other bedrooms have built in robes for ample storage. Walk in linen press and under stair storage ensures an abundance of storage options are available. The downstairs is a sight to behold with the large lounge area being heated by a cosy gas “wood-look” fireplace taking

pride in the corner of the room. Natural light flows into the living area, dining area and kitchen which has dishwasher, gas hotplates and electric oven. Entertain with pride in the rear low maintenance yard which is accessed via glass sliding doors from the dining and meals area. Split system reverse cycle heating and cooling ensures

Golden Square 1B Sterry Street Tweed Sutherland First National, Andrew Pearce, 5440 9500; 0419 544 251 Price $300,000 - $330,000 Inspect By appointment

a constant temperature is maintained all year round. Safe and secure direct access to the home is provided from the single garage.

Directions: Enter Sterry St. from Chum St.

Supplied by Tweed Sutherland First National

Family friendly six bedrooms

t is showing its age a little, but this two-story home is wonderfully located on an approximately 700m2 corner block in a prestigious area, and would well repay any valueadding renovations you may chose to complete. The original house is brick veneer with an approximately 10-year old Hardiplank upstairs extension, complete with a front balcony. The layout of the home is very versatile, with extremely large living rooms upstairs and down, a spacious kitchen with possible dining rooms each side, and up to six good-sized bedrooms, four with built-in robes, and the master with a walk-in robe and three-piece ensuite. Features include ducted cooling throughout, gas heaters, under-stair storage, and gas cooking and a dishwasher in the older-style kitchen. Though reasonably compact, the split-level backyard includes a double carport with access doors into the side street, and a lock-up storage shed/workshop off it which is complete with a

Kennington 14 Allison Street Ray White Bendigo, Wallace Cairns, 5442 1122; 0419 531 841 Price $290,000-$315,000 Inspect Mon 12-12.30pm Tues 1-1.30pm

The home would make a great rental investment property, or a family home, and with such a sought-after location, quite close to the CBD and the university, it is well worth a look. Internet ID: 105422412 Annette Engstrom

separate toilet, sink, power and a concrete floor. Both the front and back yards offer wonderful landscaping potential, and could be made very lowmaintenance and appealing without too much effort.

5442 1100

www.realestateview.com.au/ellisnuttall Licensed Estate Agents Qualified Valuers - Accredited Auctioneers

92 Queen Street

$330,000

BEnDiGo

215 Don Street MaGniFicEnt Location – catHEDRaL & citY ViEWS

PRiME StRatHFiELDSaYE inVEStMEnt LanD • 4.75 Acres - 1.9 Hectares • On Strath-Eppalock Road, Strathfieldsaye township auction on SitE, Sat 7tH FEB 2009 @ 11aM contact clarrie Rodda 0428 991 937

BEnDiGo 236 McCrae Street

$205,000

ON DUTY THIS WEEKEND drew stratton 0414 576 371 StRatHFiELDSaYE

oPEn

$269,000

9 Magpie Court FantaStic HoME – VaLuE PacKED

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

auction - PRELiMinaRY noticE - iDYLLic SEDGWicK

From all of us at Ellis Nuttall Real Estate

EStatE FinaLiSation - 3 SPLEnDiD LotS

WantED FoR iMMEDiatE caSH BuYERS

1. 3 Bedroom house. Price range $170,000 - $180,000

2. 3 Bedroom house plus self contained granny flat

LanD SaLE EStatE FinaLiSation

312 Acres - 2 Paddocks 3 Dams - 2 Crown Allotments $1500 per acre

YaRRaBERB

286 Acres - 2 Paddocks Bridgewater-Raywood Road $1500 per acre

RARE OPPORTUNITY ONLY AVAILABLE TO FINALISE ESTATE

caL GuLLY 1 Nelson Street

$175,000

KEninGton 1/5 Clarence Avenue $154,000

Lot 1 Springs Rd - Exceptional 19 acre allotment. Panoramic views, quality soil, power, fenced. 3 megalitre water right, ready to build. Lot 2 Sedgwick Rd - House & Acres. Superb quality. 23 Acres with BV house. Commanding views over Sedgwick Valley. Big dam, fenced, 6 megalitre water right. Lot 3 Sedgwick Rd - Truly outstanding 29 acres. Stunning all round views. Easterly slope orientation. Excellent productive soil. Huge dam, trees, power, fenced, 6 megalitre water right. auction on SitE, Sat 14tH FEB 2009 @ 11aM

KanGaRoo FLat 50 Morrison St $199,950

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inspect: Saturday 10.20 - 10.40am

inspect: Saturday 10.50-11.10am

DuaL occuPancY - coRnER BLocK 583m2

HoME on HuGE BLocK - 911m2

WHitE HiLLS 388 Napier Street

EaGLEHaWK 2 Finch Avenue

$229,000

2 StREEt FRontaGES - 1400M² - 3BRM SHELBouRnE MaRonG GoLDEn SQuaRE GooRnonG KERanG junoRtoun ELMoRE

Drew Stratton

inspect: Saturday 11.25 - 11.50am

caMPBELLS FoRESt

• Comprising 10 allotments (as a whole)

Jayde Neate

This Immaculate home is located in a quiet court and it has picturesque surrounds. It comprises three bedrooms all with BIR’s, (two bedrooms upstairs, one downstairs), Two living areas, Modern kitchen with gas cooking, dishwasher, under bench electric oven, breakfast bar, pantry and plenty of cupboards. Spacious Dining/meals area which has double french doors that open out to the entertaining area. Family three piece bathroom . Good sized laundry. It has polished floor boards, evaporative cooling, ducted heating, split system & quality neutral décor through out. Outside there is a double carport, shed/workshop with concrete floor, great kids sand pit play area. The location is great, close to all Strathfieldsaye’s facilities and is a short drive to Bendigo. Inspections will impress.

This elevated home is located on a good sized corner block, accentuating Fantastic views over Bendigo. The home is immaculately presented, it comprises four bedrooms, two with BIR’s, study, a roomy formal entrance, the spacious lounge has large windows and also a sliding door which opens out to the balcony which has picturesque views over Bendigo and it looks fabulous at night all lit up. The kitchen meals dining area is modern, with gas cooking, dishwasher and loads of cupboards. It features a modern three piece bathroom, evaporative cooling, ducted heating, polished floorboards, balcony with great views, vestibule. Outside there is a shed with power, double carport, landscaped yard. Position is superb, what more can I say, it’s so close to town, inspections will delight. Web ID 1251604

PRELiMinaRY noticE FoRtHcoMinG auction

Clarrie Rodda

WaLK to SHoPS – cLoSE to uni

$164,000

SoLiD HoME - 3 BEDRooM - 455M2

2 lots - 60 ac allotments, dam, gently undulating, magnificent home sites 3 acres, Hobby farm, 3 brm WB villa, new kitchen, shed, large dam 1 acre, power connected, zoned LDRZ, top location 104 acres, 2 dams, hayshed, quality soil Farm 627 ac, 2 houses, shearing shed and 28 mgl water right 3 lots - 2.29 - 3.34 ac, town water, power, phone 5 bedrooms, shed, close to river, evap cooling

caLiFoRnia GuLLY 5 New Street $257,000

ELMoRE 143 Michie Street

FaMiLY HoME - BiG BLocK 1196M² - SHED

4 BEDRooM WB on ¼ acRE

LanD oPPoRtunitiES

$155,000 each $285,000 $175,000 $150,000 $465,000 $210,000 - $240,000 $195,000

VaLuE PLuS - BV- 779m2 - 3 BEDRooMS

axEDaLE/EPPaLocK MaiDEn GuLLY KaMaRooKa/ELMoRE BEnDiGo BEnDiGo/MaRonG ELMoRE EaGLEHaWK

60 acres, grazing, scenic views, Mosquito Creek frontage 1500m2, great building block opposite forest, all services 100 acres, shearing shed, power, sealed roads, can build on Secure investment, good returns, currently 98% occupancy 64 Ha prime productive land, suitable cropping/grazing 1785m2, huge cnr block, township zone, close to shops Shops, great location, busy Main Street frontage

$119,000

$190,000 $115,000 $250,000 $106,000 $295,000 $79,000 $300,000

back and side yard. It is

0418 952TO READY TO593 MOVE IN $ 29,000 F.H.B.G AVAILABLE OF UP IMAGINE THE POSSIBILITIES

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••Separate lounge Open living/meals area Ductedplan heating/cooling

••Popular Driveway & landscaping EntranceGolden area with pergola Square

STRATHFIELDSAYE STRATHDALE EPSOM STRATHFIELDSAYE SQUARE $$299,950 185,000 $412,000 295,000 GOLDEN 23 Lemon Gum Drive 2/8Heyington Place Myrtle Road 4 Lois Gordon Crt (Off Bassett Dv) 670 Court OPEN OpeN

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IMAGINE THE POSSIBILITIES F.H.B.G AVAILABLE OFAFFORDABLE UP TO $ 29,000 REACH FOR THE ••Spacious BV family home Delightful new BV home 3 bedroom BV family home

••Double garage 9ft ceilings throughout Ducted cooling/heating

• 4 bedrooms with BIR •3 bedrooms newtoBV • Ensuite & WIR master • 2 bathrooms •• Ensuite & WIR to master Open-plan kit/meals/family • Kitchen with dishwasher

• 2 garden sheds & avairy •• Formal Double lounge LU garage • 921m2 approx.block •• Ducted & cooling Walk toheating Lake Neangar • Quiet court,location

••Ducted heating/cooling Open kitchen,meals area Formalplan lounge

•Popular Golden Square •• Dbl garage direct Tenanted atwith $ 250 pw access

CAL GULLY EPSOM EAGLEHAWK $$229,000 295,000 STRATHFIELDSAYE $235,000 $299,000 $315,000 4518 Crt JulianCourt Way(Off 2 Gordon Howe McClelland DriveBassett Dv) OpeN

REACH FOR THE AFFORDABLE F.H.B.G AVAILABLE OF UP TO $29,000 TIRED OF RENTING ••3Stunning bedroom&3 spac. BV bedfamily BV3 bed & home study Comfort WB home

•• Ducted cooling/heating Floorsystem coverings Split heat/cool gas heater

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••Double LUwith garage Kitchen S.S.with Appliances Dbl C/Port/Grge pit

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••Open-plan kit/meals/family 2Neat bathrooms kitchen with gas cooking

••Walk tosize Lake Neangar 9ft ceilings Good block

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••Tenanted at $with 250 pw Dbl garage remote Close to Public transport

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EPSOM STRATHDALE GULLY $$315,000 239,900 LONG $299,000 $235,000 23477Howe Court Peters Street Harley Street Holdsworth Road OpeN

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Close to Public transport Open family dining area Entrance with pergola •• Driveway &area landscaping

2Single garden sheds & avairy 42 bedrooms with BIR yarddirect •••Situated bedroom ••3Master bedrooms withwith BIRsBIR/Ensuite ••• Landscaped Double garage, access on large block Formalcarport lounge bedrooms new BV • 921m2 approx.block • 2 bathrooms •• Double access •• Large formal lounge Pergola/Courtyard Lounge with Entertaining area&with pergola Two separate living areas Ductedgarage,direct heating cooling Ensuite & WIRgas to heater master • Quiet court,location • Kitchen with dishwasher

•3 new 22bedrooms sep areas largeliving areas •• Ensuite &living WIR to BV master

•• Open plan living/meals HP/elec oven/d/washer 4Gas bedrooms,3 with BIRsarea Open plan kitchen,meals area Ducted heating/cooling

••Popular with pergola • Entrance Nothing toarea do-just move in •Landscaped front yard Dbl garage with direct access Golden Square

EPSOM KANGAROO EAGLEHAWK CAL GULLY FLAT $412,000 $299,000 $$229,000 295,000 STRATHFIELDSAYE 70 Myrtle Road 23 Irontree Close 54Lot Drive 18McClelland Julian Way(Off Gordon Crt Bassett Dv)

OPEN OpeN

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APPROX 500M TO NEW CENTRE IMAGINE THE POSSIBILITIES F.H.B.G AVAILABLE OFSHOPPING UP TO $ 29,000

APPROX 500M TO JORDAN NEW SHOPPING CENTRE MICHAEL REACH FOR THE AFFORDABLE SPACIOUS & AFFORDABLE F.H.B.G AVAILABLE OF UPHOMES TO $ 29,000

Chef's kitchen,granite benchtops bedroom bedroom with ensuite available ofhome to29,000 $ 29,000 •• Main Main bedroom & WIR •F.H.B.G. Why pay rent? •F.H.B.G. available up home to $ 29,000 •• Modern avail offamily up touphome $WIR/ensuite Double garage BV4 family home 3F.H.B.G BV Ducted cooling/heating 3 piece b/room,sep toilet & WIR 3 bedroom bed,main has large kitchenwith ensuite 9ft ceilings throughout ••Prestigious 4Spacious bedrooms,3 withofBIRs •• Delightful new BV

Open family dining area •Landscaped yard Golden Square ••Popular Entrance areafront with pergola

••Double Kitchen with S.S.with Appliances garage •Ducted heat/cool,9ft ceilings Dbl C/Port/Grge pit

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•• Ensuite &with WIR to master kitchen s.s. app & d/washer 2 bathrooms Open-plan kit/meals/family

•• Walk Ducted &living cooling Covered outdoor area 9ft ceilings to heating Lake Neangar

••2Neat bathrooms 3French bedrooms study door plus to Alfresco area kitchen with gas cooking

••Approx 9ft ceilings 150m to Pre Schoolbedroom Centre • • Good Private decking off main size block

•• Open plan kitchen,meals area Ducted heating Quality window furn. & ELFs Formal lounge

•• Tenanted Dbl direct Only 12 months old Dblgarage garage remote atwith $with 250 pw access

••Kitchen Qualitybedroom,WIR window furn. ELFs with gas stove • Refurbished Main &&ensuite bathroom

••Close Dbl garage with remote Approx 250m totransport bus stop Open dining area tofamily Public

GULLY STRATHDALE $$299,000 239,900 185,000 LONG $155,000 477Peters HarleyStreet Street OpeN OPEN

$155,000 $412,000

Happy New Year OPEN to everyone Our office will close 1.00pm on Wednesday HERE'S ONE YOUOFCAN F.H.B.G AVAILABLE UP AFFORD TO $and 29,000 31st December reopen 9.00am Monday 5th January

OFI SAT SUN 12.30-1.00pm OPEN SAT 12.30-1pm Open Sat& 1-1.30pm Open Sat 1.00-1.30pm SPACIOUS & AFFORDABLE TIRED RENTING HERE'S ONEOF YOU AFFORD F.H.B.G AVAILABLE OFCAN UP TO $29,000 piece b/room,sep toilet •• 3Stunning bed,main has large WIR/ensuite system gas heater Comfort &3spac. 3 bed WB home •• 3Split Lounge withheat/cool gas heating Neat & tidy family home Floor coverings bed BV & study

Open Sat 1.00-1.30pm

••Prestigious Neat & tidy4family homehome bedroom

• Lounge with gas heating Chef's kitchen,granite benchtops

••Separate Shady rear verandah formal lounge

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•Situated large block Craftsman built •• Ensuite &onWIR to BV master 2bedrooms sep living areas •3 new

•• Double garage, access Finance be direct arranged LUcangarage Dble grge,access to house/yard Formal lounge

•• 2BIR sep areas 2Shady in living 2rear bedrooms verandah large living areas

•••Double Dble grge,access toAppliances house/yard Dbl C/Port/Grge pit garage Kitchen with S.S.with

•• Two separate living All modern fixtures Open-plan kit/meals/family kitchen s.s. app&areas &fittings d/washer Ensuite &with WIR to master

•• Entertaining area with pergola Quality window Walk to heating Lake Neangar Covered outdoor living area Ducted &furnishings,ELF's cooling

•• kitchen with s.s. d/washer 23 bathrooms Neat kitchen withapp gas&cooking bedrooms plus study

•••Approx Covered outdoor livingSchool area Centre • 3French bedrooms study area 9ft ceilings Good size block 150m to Pre door plus to Alfresco

•Approx to Pre School Centre • Private150m decking off main bedroom

•• 4Open bedrooms,3 with Ready tolounge move intoBIRs area Formal Ducted heating plan kitchen,meals

•Landscaped front yard Floor coverings atwith $ 250direct pw access Onlygarage 12 months old ••Tenanted Dbl

•••Kitchen Ducted Refurbished bathroom with gas furn. stove& ELFs Quality heating window

•• Only 12to250m months old Close Public Approx totransport bus stop Dbl garage with remote

• Approx 250mdining to busarea stop Open family

Kangaroo EPSOM GULLYFlat $$299,000 295,000 CAL $315,000 Queen Street 262Howe Court 18 Julian Way

•Kitchen with gas stove • Main bedroom,WIR & ensuite

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$265,000 $299,950 $412,000 $$299,000 239,900 LONG GULLY $155,000 What is your property worth? BRAND NEW OPEN

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STRATHFIELDSAYE STRATHFIELDSAYE 0 EPSOM LemonCrt Gum 423Gordon (OffDrive Bassett Dv) 70 Myrtle Road

•• Formal lounge Dble grge,access house/yard Kitchen S.S.toAppliances Double LUwith garage

Main bedroom,WIR & ensuite 4 bedrooms,3 with BIRs Ducted heating/cooling •• Open plan living/meals area

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• 2 garden sheds & avairy • 4 bedrooms with BIR formal Doubleheat/cool,9ft garage, access •Situated on largelounge blockBIR/Ensuite ••Ducted • Landscaped yarddirectceilings ••Separate Master bedroom with • 921m2 approx.block • 2 bathrooms • Private decking main bedroom • Two French door tolounge Alfresco Entertaining areaoffwith pergola separate living areasarea garage,direct access • Double Quiet court,location • Large Kitchenformal with dishwasher

•• Split Floorsystem coverings Lounge with heat/cool gas heating Chef's kitchen,granite benchtops gas heater

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Good blockwith Private decking off main bedroom Doublesize garage,direct access •• Double garage remote

ceilings throughout •• Delightful 3Stunning bedroom3new BV family home cooling/heating 3Ducted piece b/room,sep toilet bed,main hasBV large WIR/ensuite ••9ft Floor coverings bed BVhome & study

Neat gas cooking French door area Largekitchen formal lounge •• Ensuite & WIRtowith toAlfresco master

F.H.B.G AVAILABLE OF UP 29,000 REACH FOR THE AFFORDABLE SPACIOUS & AFFORDABLE F.H.B.G AVAILABLE OF UPTO TO$$29,000

kitchen ••F.H.B.G. bedrooms,3 with BIRs Sep dining area • 4Spacious Refurb.dble storey Townhouse Main bedroom with ensuite & WIR available up to $ 29,000 •• Modern 9ft ceilings throughout Delightful new BVofhome Double garage BV family home

Dbl C/Port/Grge withceilings pitbenchtops in 2bedroom bedrooms heat/cool,9ft formal lounge • Superb Landscaped yardgranite • 4BIR Master with BIR/Ensuite ••Ducted kitchen, ••Separate bedrooms

F.H.B.G AVAILABLE OF UP 29,000 TOP IMAGINE LOCATION TO RETIRE OR$$INVEST APPROX 500M TO NEW CENTRE F.H.B.G AVAILABLE OFSHOPPING UP TO TO 29,000 THE POSSIBILITIES

OFI SAT SUN 11.00-11.30am Open Sat&1.00-1.30pm

ON DUTY Split system heat/cool gasarea heater ••Prestigious Comfort & spac. 3 bed WB homeONLY• Spacious Chef's kitchen,granite benchtops 4rendered bedroom SAT Modern kitchen 4 bedrooms,3 with BIRs meals & family Brand new BVhome home

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$229,000 EAGLEHAWK 5 McClelland Drive

house, there’s a double garage The bedrooms – main with with room for a workbench ensuite – offer fitted or walk Susan Loomes and easy rear access for a boat. through robes. Other features Real Estate Sales The home offers formal we love include sparkling Open lounge, family living withSat 1.00-1.30pm easy-to-clean family bathroom, super laundry, double linen 0407 393 021 0418 593 952 dining and kitchen, two REACH FOR 0407 393 021 0418 593 952 READY TO MOVE IN IMAGINE THE POSSIBILITIES individual outdoor entertaining areas, pressTHE andAFFORDABLE extra storage. ON DUTY ON DUTY ON DUTY charm to the home, ON DUTY 12 Elwood Drive Strathfieldsaye and this is also evident in the & family area • Brand new rendered BV home • Spacious BV family homeSAT ONLY• Double garage 3 bedroom BV two family home Both• patios Ducted cooling/heating SAT & SUN three bedrooms, •study and are sheltered SAT & SUN SAT ONLY• Spacious meals blending earth and terracotta Tweed Sutherland First National, bathrooms. It is an exciting and private, they have lighting • 2 garden sheds & avairy • 4 bedrooms with BIR tones of the rendered front. Craig Tweed, blend of style, natural funLUand • Superb kitchen, granite benchtops • 4 bedrooms • Ensuitelight & WIR and to master for evening • Double garageColor20 Henry Court More careful taste and style 5440 9500; 0418 509 081 practicality. Crete paving to eliminate • 921m2 approx.block • 2 Luke bathrooms Goggin Bendigo, is displayed in the landscaping The kitchen has luxury daytime•glare. home • Double garage with remote • Ensuite & WIR to master Price $575,000-$625,000 • Open-plan kit/meals/family Walk to The Lake Neangar Georgia Barker, of the wonderful fully-fenced • Quiet court,location • Kitchen with dishwasher stainless steel appliances, is energy efficient with Inspect By appointment 5442 1422; 0408 533 071 island bench, double cutlery evaporative cooling, central gas • Driveway & landscaping •Popular Golden Square • Separate lounge • Ducted heating/cooling • Formal lounge • Tenanted at $ 250 pw drawers, microwave nook and heating and instant hot water. Price $319,990 3 2 2 custom cabinets. It’s a safe house too, with hot Inspect Sat 12.45-1.15 Sun 1.30-2.00 WHITE HILLS GOLDEN SQUARE EAGLEHAWK STRATHFIELDSAYE GOLDEN SQUARE EAGLEHAWK LONG GULLY water temperature control, $229,000 $$299,950 295,000 6STRATHFIELDSAYE $315,000 $299,000 $299,950 19 $229,000 $235,000 5EPSOM $$235,000 185,000 Hall Street Court 23 Lemon Gum Drive 45 Lois Gordon Crt (Off Bassett Dv) 23 McClelland Howe CourtDrive 6 Lois Court McClelland Drive Holdsworth Roadinternal garage door and secure 3 2 2 fencing. A lovely home in an enviable location and a must to inspect.

LONG GULLY STRATHDALE STRATHFIELDSAYE HILLS 0 WHITE 377 Road Harley Street 23Holdsworth Lemon Gum Drive 19 Hall Street

6this Loishome Courtis in a quiet lane at the end of a cul-de-sac. It has a handsome exterior and smart landscaping plus zoned living for happy family life. “This is a special home with a unique difference,” says Georgia Barker from Luke Goggin Real Estate, “because inside features haveOwins been Annette Reecy ReecyEngstrom Owins Susan Loomesmany designed by an experienced Real Estate Sales Property Manager Property Manager lady who knows what women Real Estate Sales Real Estate Sales strathdale want.” For the man of the

Greater Bendigo National Park, is very private and just calls you outside to enjoy its offerings. These include colourful flowers, lots of decking, a gas-heated outdoor spa, a large fishpond feature and rainwater tanks.

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19 Hall Street

• 2 garden sheds & avairy • 4 bedrooms with BIR kitchen, bedrooms Landscaped yardgranite benchtops bedroom with BIR/Ensuite • Superb • Superb kitchen, granite benchtops • 4Master • 921m2 approx.block • 2 bathrooms • Double garage with remote • Ensuite & WIRlounge to master garage,direct access Large formal • Double garage with remote • Quiet court,location • Kitchen with dishwasher

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his four-bedroom brick veneer has an abundance of windows facing a lushlypicturesque garden; while still more windows surround a tiled sunroom, which can be accessed from all sides and opens out to a long entertainment pergola. The very contemporary home offers plenty of living space and some great features, with a wide entry hall with 10-foot ceilings, ducted heating and cooling throughout, a security system, direct entry from the double garage with remote door, a formal lounge and an open-plan family/ dining/kitchen area. Two of the bedrooms have built-in robes, and the master has a walk-in robe and a three-piece ensuite with twin vanities, plus sliding glass doors outHILLS to the garden. WHITE The kitchen 19 Hall Street features solid marble bench tops, stainlesssteel range-hood canopy, extra-wide electric oven and five-burner gas hot plates, a pantry and a dishwasher. A great eye for colour adds a feeling of warmth and

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Tweed Sutherland 22 TOMKINSON DRIVE, GOLDEN SQUARE

AUCTION POSITION AND ENTERTAINING With pleasure we offer this 3 bedroom brick veneer

BENDIGO

$380,000 - $410,000

HUNTLY

$175,000 - $190,000

residence with ensuite and WIR. Located in a popular neighbourhood in Golden Square. The home consists of a tasteful, netutral colour selection throughout, modern kitchen and adjacent the meals area is a generous undercover Alfresco area with an appetite obviously for entertaining. OPEN SAT 1.15 - 1.45pm

The double garage has also access to this popular area. The large allotment has a fully fenced rear yard and would appeal to a young family or the astute investor. AUCTION: SATURDAY 31ST JANUARY, 2009 AT 10.00AM TSFN INTERNET ID: 996552

Listed By: DARRYN O’KEEFE

287 MANNES LANE, STRATHFIELDSAYE

169 MITCHELL STREET, BENDIGO

606 MIDLAND HIGHWAY, HUNTLY

TSFN INTERNET ID: 991003

TSFN INTERNET ID: 985916

“CAMBRIDGE” • Bay Windows, Leadlight & Stained Glass • Ornate Ceilings • Spa Room & gas heated, in ground pool • Ducted Heating & Cooling • Pergola • Double Carport & Workshop Listed By: DARRYN O’KEEFE

Close to all facilities in Huntly including public transport, Pre School & Primary School with numerous features including: • 3 Generous Bedrooms • Tastefully Renovated kitchen and bathroom • Neutral colour selection throughout • Reverse Cycle heating and cooling • Rear verandah, carport & lock-up Shed Listed By: DARRYN O’KEEFE

$700,000 PLUS VINE HILL VILLA – C 1888 IMPOSING, ORIGINAL VICTORIAN RESIDENCE 24 GLORIOUS ACRES

This very special Property presents you with the ultimate in Farmlet and lifestyle qualities. Solid Red Brick Residence contains; 3 spacious Bedrooms, cosy Lounge, Kitchen and dining room. Original features- Baltic pine flooring, high ceilings, OFP’s, Brick Feature walls, cellar. Verandah on 3 sides with envied sensational views.

The land comprises some of the most fertile land in the district, with extensive frontage to 3 creeks lined with majestic river gums. Water is abundant17 megs irrigation water right, 3 meg Dam and high capacity bore. Approx 13 acres fully prepared for vines (4 acres already established) small olive grove, lovely private garden, original old Elm Trees. Extensive shedding.

OPEN SAT 11.00 - 11.30am

Seize this exceptional opportunity- dare to dream!

TSFN INTERNET ID: 991004

Listed By: CRAIG TWEED

STRATHDALE

$360,000 - $380,000

$140,000 - $165,000

TSFN INTERNET ID: 991011

Listed By: HELEN ASHBY

$185,000 - $199,500

$150,000 - $160,000 - 238 MACKENZIE ST WEST, GOLDEN SQUARE 2 Bedrooms, updated kitchen, carport

$170,000 PLUS - 1 BRITAIN STREET, BENDIGO 3 Bedrooms, 900m2 block, 4 large rainwater tanks.

$180,000 - 14 MAY STREET, KANGAROO FLAT 3 Bedrooms, rental at $225pw, large block, workshop.

TSFN INTERNET I.D. 662138

TSFN INTERNET I.D. 863377

TSFN INTERNET I.D. 873263

TSFN INTERNET I.D. 973999

$170,000 - $180,000 - 5 CREETH STREET, BENDIGO 3 Bedrooms, dishwasher, cedar bathroom, double carport.

TSFN INTERNET I.D. 701432

TSFN INTERNET I.D. 800346

TSFN INTERNET I.D. 863377

$160,000 - $170,000 - 1 CREETH ST, BENDIGO 4 Bedrooms, ornate ceilings, heating, garden shed.

$175,000 - $185,000 - 33 SPECIMEN HILL ROAD, GOLDEN SQUARE 2 Bedrooms, currently tenanted, carport.

$185,000 - 41 HOLMES ROAD, BENDIGO 3 Bedrooms, polished boards, shedding, large allotment.

$165,000 - $170,000 - 4/398 NAPIER STREET, BENDIGO 2 Bedrooms, rent $175pw, skylight, electric heating.

$175,000 - $185,000 - 35 DANSON AVENUE, KANGAROO FLAT 3 Bedrooms, workshop, ducted heating/air-con., updated kitchen.

TSFN INTERNET I.D. 985953

TSFN INTERNET I.D. 863346

TSFN INTERNET I.D. 905954

$200,000+

TSFN INTERNET I.D. 624671

TSFN INTERNET I.D. 955981

$200,000 - $210,000

$200,000 - $220,000 - 3/4 ROSEMARY CRT, GOLDEN SQUARE 2 Bedrooms, Ceasar stone benchtops, garage, ducted heat & cool.

$185,000 - $195,000 - 56 HOLDSWORTH ROAD, BENDIGO 3 Bedrooms, gas heating, ducted cooling, double garage/workshop, rental was $230pw

$200,000 - $215,000 - 7 MORSHEAD COURT, WHITE HILLS 3 Bedrooms, new bathroom, new kitchen, workshop & shed.

$205,000 - $225,000 - 31 CHURCH STREET, KANGAROO FLAT 3 Bedrooms, Polished Hardwood Floors, Carport, rental $205pw.

$185,000 - $200,000 - 19 LANSELL STREET, KANGAROO FLAT 3 Bedrooms, gas wall furnace, garage / carport, rental $180pw

$200,000 - $220,000 - 9/116 HOLDSWORTH ROAD, BENDIGO 3 Bedrooms, 2 way bathroom, ducted heating.

$210,000 - 7 MOCKRIDGE DRIVE, KANGAROO FLAT 3 Bedrooms, 20x 20 Workshop, Neat as a Pin!.

$195,000 - $215,000 - 13 STATION STREET, KANGAROO FLAT 3 Bedrooms, opposite Supermarket, updated kitchen and bathroom.

$200,000 - $220,000 - 12 ELM STREET, GOLDEN SQUARE 3 Bedrooms, outdoor deck, clinker brick, ducted heating & cooling.

$195,000 - $215,000 - 29 CURNOW STREET, GOLDEN SQUARE 3 Bedrooms, polished floors, security door, rental $210pw.

$200,000 - $220,000 - 14 PALM AVENUE, SPRING GULLY 3 Bedrooms, close to University, large block suitable for shedding.

TSFN INTERNET I.D. 918679

TSFN INTERNET I.D. 807298

TSFN INTERNET I.D. 985964

$199,500 - 1/18 LOWE STREET, KANGAROO FLAT 2 Bedrooms, timber kitchen, ducted cooling, built in robes.

ON DUTY SAT & SUN

TSFN INTERNET I.D. 702092

David Bakes

0448 564 989

$180,000 - $185,000 - 13 ELLIS STREET, FLORA HILL 3 Bedrooms, solid brick, garage/ carport, walk to Uni & Strath Village. $180,000 - $195,000 - 3 EMILY WAY, GOLDEN SQUARE 3 yrs old, 2 Bedrooms, heating & cooling, heaps of storage.

$155,000 - $165,000 - 4/129 HAVLIN STREET EAST, FLORA HILL 2 Bedrooms, heating & cooling, alfresco area, rental $165 per week.

$200,000 - $210,000 - 9 THEODORE STREET, FLORA HILL 3 Bedrooms, french doors, close to Uni, Patio.

TSFN INTERNET I.D. 981999

TSFN INTERNET I.D. 985916

$170,000 - $180,000 - 7B HUNTER STREET, GOLDEN SQUARE 2 Bedrooms, gas heating, single garage, rented at $170pw.

$185,000 - $195,000 - 2/2 NABILLA CRESCENT, STRATHDALE 2 Bedrooms, gas heating, new carpet, lino and paint. TSFN INTERNET I.D. 689645

$175,000 - $185,000

$175,000 - $190,000 - 606 MIDLAND HWY, HUNTLY 3 Bedrooms, updated kitchen, heating & cooling, garage & carport

$155,000 - $165,000 - 2/50 MISTLETOE STREET, GOLDEN SQUARE 1 Bedroom + study, heating & cooling, Dishwasher, Rented at $170pw.

Great Position, Great Home. •Good neutral tonings, modern & comfortable. •Formal lounge, gas heater, ducted gas heating •Three bedrooms, ensuite plus study, BIRs. •High carport - great for storing caravan. •Fantastic workshop/rumpus room with side access.

$165,000 - $170,000 - 5/398 NAPIER STREET, BENDIGO 2 Bedrooms, skylight, electric heating, rental $170pw.

TSFN INTERNET I.D. 977504

12 BOURKE DRIVE, STRATHDALE

$165,000 - $175,000

$140,000 - $145,000 - 5-10/45 McLACHLAN ST, GOLDEN SQUARE 2 Bedrooms, secure yards, open plan living, dble carport TSFN INTERNET I.D. 929735

OPEN SAT 9.30 - 10.00am

TSFN INTERNET I.D. 977493

TSFN INTERNET I.D. 917965

TSFN INTERNET I.D. 461577

TSFN INTERNET I.D. 835529

TSFN INTERNET I.D. 884135

$200,000 - $220,000 - 208 CARPENTER STREET, BENDIGO 3 Bedrooms, polished floors, double garage / workshop, rent $240pw. TSFN INTERNET I.D. 969650

TSFN INTERNET I.D.

TSFN INTERNET I.D. 961381

TSFN INTERNET I.D. 985873

$210,000 - $220,000 - 17A CHAPEL STREET, KANGAROO FLAT 3 Bedrooms, double carport, heating & cooling, workshop. TSFN INTERNET I.D. 893360

$210,000 - $225,000 - 1 & 2/413 NAPIER STREET, WHITE HILLS Under Construction, 2 bedroom, brick veneer, modern style units. $210,000 - $225,000 - 22 LUKIN CRESCENT, KANGAROO FLAT 3 Bedrooms, rent $220pw, pergola, double garage, gas heating, ducted cooling. TSFN INTERNET I.D. 961188

TSFN INTERNET I.D. 698222

TSFN INTERNET I.D. 937203

$185,000 - 1/34 CUNNEEN ST, LONG GULLY 2 Bedrooms, heating & cooling, 2000 ltr rainwater tank, currently let at $180pw. TSFN INTERNET I.D. 619649

$210,000 - $219,000

$210,000 - $225,000 - 122 MAPLE STREET, GOLDEN SQUARE 3 Bedrooms, polished floorboards, ducted heating, reverse cycle A/C & workshop. TSFN INTERNET I.D. 975894

$215,000 - $225,000 - 3/102B CHUM STREET, GOLDEN SQUARE 3 Bedrooms, rear access, ducted heating & cooling, 2 way bathroom. TSFN INTERNET I.D. 651255

$215,000 - $225,000 - 56 BREEN STREET, BENDIGO 3 Bedrooms, Baltic Floors, gas log heater, decking at rear. TSFN INTERNET I.D. 726814

$215,000 - $230,000 - 255 GUYS HILL ROAD, STRATHFIELDSAYE 3 Bedrooms, sunroom, gas heating & solid fuel heating, garden shed. TSFN INTERNET I.D. 893344

$215,000 - $230,000 - 5 JORBEN PLACE, GOLDEN SQUARE 3 Bedrooms, heating and cooling, carport / shed, entertaining area. TSFN INTERNET I.D. 975919

$219,000 - 214 DON STREET, BENDIGO 3 Bedrooms, 2 mins from city, rent $180 per week. TSFN INTERNET I.D. 321730

5440 9500

52 Mitchell Street, Bendigo Email: tweedsut@tsfn.com.au Web: www.tsfn.com.au

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$220,000+

$230,000 - $240,000

$220,000 - 2 GUIDICE STREET, GOLDEN SQUARE 3 Bedrooms, built in BBQ, pergola, rent $220pw.

$230,000 PLUS - 3/49 CHURCH STREET, KANGAROO FLAT 3 Bedrooms, Split System heating & cooling, single carport with auto door.

$220,000 - $230,000 - 7 MARGARET COURT, EAGLEHAWK 3+ Bedrooms, heating, ducted cooling, double carport, paved pergola.

$230,000 - $240,000 - 17 BROUGHAM STREET, BENDIGO 2 Bedrooms, Leadlight windows, polished boards, new kitchen.

TSFN INTERNET I.D. 989716

TSFN INTERNET I.D. 713371

$220,000 - $230,000 - 184 MCIVOR ROAD, STRATHDALE 3 Bedrooms, polished boards, 6m x 6m workshop, rent $220pw. TSFN INTERNET I.D. 982340

$220,000 - $235,000 - 129 LILY STREET, BENDIGO 3+ Bedrooms, Cellar or 4th Bedroom, WIR, Ensuite, BBQ, Immaculate. TSFN INTERNET I.D. 985909

$220,000 - $240,000 - 7 BELINDA AVENUE, GOLDEN SQUARE 3 Bedrooms, Alfresco, Double Carport, Backing onto Creek Reserve. TSFN INTERNET I.D. 959167 AUCT SAT 31ST JAN @ 10 AM - 22 TOMKINSON DRV,

GOLDEN SQUARE Ensuite.

3 Bedrooms, Alfresco, WIR,

TSFN INTERNET I.D. 996552

TSFN INTERNET I.D. 836390

TSFN INTERNET I.D. 977435

$230,000 - $245,000 - 2/66 LILAC STREET, BENDIGO 2 Bedrooms, pantry, linen press, dishwasher, gas heating and air-conditioning. TSFN INTERNET I.D. 958817

$240,000 - $250,000 - 1 ST JOHN CLOSE, KANGAROO FLAT 3+ Bedrooms, 3 rainwater tanks, walk in robe, ensuite, heating, ducted cooling. TSFN INTERNET I.D. 935404

$240,000 - $255,000 - 18 GRAHAM STREET, QUARRY HILL 3 Bedrooms, Ducted heating & cooling, Polished Boards, Shed with power. TSFN INTERNET I.D. 991005

$240,000 - $260,000 - 440 HOWARD STREET, EAGLEHAWK 3 Bedrooms, close to Golf Club, Solid heating, ducted cooling, 30 x 30 workshop. TSFN INTERNET I.D. 948326

$259,000 - $270,000

$259,000 - 498 DIAMOND HILL ROAD, MANDURANG 4+ Bedrooms, 1.5 acre, stables, solid fuel heating TSFN INTERNET I.D. 838677

$260,000 - $275,000 - 19 & 19A HAYES STREET, IRONBARK 3 + 1 Bedrooms, 2 residences, rent $175 per week & $105 per week, perfect investment. TSFN INTERNET I.D. 973345

$265,000 - $285,000 - 53B BROWNING STREET, KANGAROO FLAT 3 Bedrooms, Ducted heating & cooling, polished floors, walk in robe, ensuite. TSFN INTERNET I.D. 832951

$$230,000 - $250,000 - 27 BELINDA AVENUE, GOLDEN SQUARE 3 Bedrooms, deck & spa, ensuite, shed.

$249,000 - $269,000 - 7 VIOLET STREET, EAGLEHAWK 3 Bedrooms, open plan, heating & cooling, double garage, large rumpus, pool.

$265,000 - $295,000 EACH - 1&2/166 MCIVOR RD, STRATHDALE Ducted heating and cooling, lovely kitchen, solar gas HWS, garage.

TSFN INTERNET I.D. 973299

TSFN INTERNET I.D. 958642

$240,000 - $250,000 - 16 BOLTON DRIVE, STRATHDALE 3+ Bedrooms, polished floors, paved entertainment area, garage & pergola.

$250,000 - $280,000 - 39 HOUSTON STREET, QUARRY HILL 4 Bedrooms, walk in pantry, 2 living rooms, ensuite.

$269,000 - 17 LORIKEET AVENUE, EPSOM 3+ Brms, ducted htg & cooling, dble garage, rent $280pw.

TSFN INTERNET I.D. 929014

$240,000 - $250,000 - 413 NAPIER STREET, WHITE HILLS As new at rear, rent $250 per week

$255,000 - 10 RUSSELL STREET, QUARRY HILL 3 Bedrooms, ornate ceilings, leadlight, entertaining area, fully renovated.

$270,000 - 24 KENNEWELL ST, WHITE HILLS 3 Bedrooms, ducted htg & cooling, french doors, rent $270pw.

TSFN INTERNET I.D. 674796

TSFN INTERNET I.D. 969901

17 $270,000 - $280,000+

$240,000 - $255,000

TSFN INTERNET I.D. 883466

19 $300,000+ - $310,000

$285,000 - $299,950

TSFN INTERNET I.D. 985888

TSFN INTERNET I.D. 969648

TSFN INTERNET I.D. 955670

$310,000 - $320,000

$270,000 - $280,000 - 1 & 2/82 GILL AVENUE, EAGLEHAWK 2 Bedrooms each, $270 per week rent for both, heating and cooling, carport.

$285,000 EACH - 5 & 6 CASEY ST, BENDIGO 2+ Brms, ducted heating & cooling, garage, brand new.

$300,000 PLUS - 2 LYNDALE CRT, FLORA HILL 4+ Brms, WIR, ensuite, 2 huge living areas, dble garage.

$310,000 - 47 MANNA GUM DRIVE, EPSOM 4 Bedrooms, lovely home, WIR, ensuite, ducted heating.

$270,000 - $290,000 - 42 PEACOCK DRIVE, EPSOM 3+ Bedrooms, ducted heating, double pantry, double fridge space.

$289,950 EACH - 15A & 15B ALKOOMI CRT, EPSOM 3+ Bedrooms, excellent floorplan, landscaping, 5 star.

$300,000 - $320,000 - 2205 PRAIRIE ROAD, TENNYSON 4+ Bedrooms, 60 Acres, Various Sheds, 6.6 megs water.

$310,000 - $330,000 - 5670 CALDER HIGHWAY, BIG HILL 3 Brms, ensuite, 2 acres, heating & cooling.

$275,000 - 14 CANDEE COURT, KENNINGTON Brand new, 3 Bedrooms, heating and cooling, landscaped.

$295,000 - 93 GOYNES ROAD, EPSOM 3+ Bedrooms, WIR, ensuite, double garage, ducted heating and cooling.

$300,000 - $320,000 - 4 JARRAH COURT, SPRING GULLY 5+ Bedrooms, WIR, ensuite, timber decking, ducted heating and cooling.

$315,000 - $325,000 - 14/83 ARNOLD ST, BENDIGO 2 Bedrooms, balcony, split systems, ensuite.

$275,000 - $285,000 - 111 CALEANA ROAD, JUNORTOUN 3+ Bedrooms, WIR, Ensuite, 5 acres, 2 mezzanine levels.

$295,000 - 26 VERBENA TERRACE, EPSOM 3+ Bedrooms, WIR, ensuite, ducted heating and cooling, garage.

$300,000 - $330,000 - 6B GUMNUT DRIVE, STRATHDALE 3 Bedrooms, Alfresco, WIR, ensuite, ducted heating and cooling.

$320,000 - $340,000 - 15 ALEXANDER CLOSE, STRATHFIELDSAYE 4+ Bedrooms, timber floating floor, gas heating and cooling, walk in robe & ensuite.

$280,000 - $305,000 EACH - 3, 7 & 12/83 ARNOLD STREET, BENDIGO 2 Bedrooms, 3 split systems, balcony, secure parking.

$295,000 - $315,000 - 6 GREENFIELD DRIVE, EPSOM Immaculate, 4 bedrooms, ducted heating and cooling, walk in robe and ensuite. Workshop.

$300,000 -$330,000 - 1B STERRY STREET, GOLDEN SQUARE 3 Bedrooms + Study, heating and cooling, walk in robe, ensuite, garage.

$320,000 - $345,000 - 361 SEDGWICK ROAD, SEDGWICK 4+ Bedrooms, ducted heating & cooling, cathedral ceilings, 4 acres.

$280,000 PLUS - 14 MacKENZIE ST WEST, BENDIGO 4 Bedrooms, polished floors, Tasmanian Oak Kitchen.

$299,950 50 REDWOOD DVE, STRATHFIELDSAYE 3+ Bedrooms, double storey, pergola, side access for caravan.

$310,000 - 2/83 ARNOLD ST, BENDIGO 2 Brms, walk to CBD, 2 Car Parks, European Laundry.

$320,000 - $350,000 - 11 EDWINA COURT, SPRING GULLY 4+ Bedrooms, ducted heating & cooling, ducted vacuum, inground pool.

TSFN INTERNET I.D. 737019

TSFN INTERNET I.D. 960016

TSFN INTERNET I.D. 828397

TSFN INTERNET I.D. 954495

TSFN INTERNET I.D. 521812, 521808, 521797

TSFN INTERNET I.D. 958623

$325,000 - $349,000

$325,000 - 7 KATHLEEN TCE, MAIDEN GULLY 4 Bedrooms, 1608m2 block, ensuite, htg & cooling.

TSFN INTERNET I.D. 930028

TSFN INTERNET I.D. 723863

TSFN INTERNET I.D. 845435

TSFN INTERNET I.D. 817182

TSFN INTERNET I.D. 905435

TSFN INTERNET I.D. 893393

TSFN INTERNET I.D. 663682

TSFN INTERNET I.D. 929020

TSFN INTERNET I.D. 945756

TSFN INTERNET I.D. 948942

TSFN INTERNET I.D. 841902

$350,000 - $360,000

$360,000 - $380,000

TSFN INTERNET I.D. 954170

TSFN INTERNET I.D. 904174

TSFN INTERNET I.D. 798288

TSFN INTERNET I.D. 960081

TSFN INTERNET I.D. 958662

TSFN INTERNET I.D. 819819

$385,000 - $395,000

$350,000 - $360,000 - 69 McIVOR FOREST DRIVE, JUNORTOUN 3+ Bedrooms, lavish ensuite, 10,000 ltr tank, double garage.

$360,000 - $390,000 - 261 WATTLE STREET, BENDIGO 5 Bedrooms, New kitchen, WIR, Ensuite, Alfresco, Garage & Carport.

$385,000 - $405,000 - 8 ISABELLA GROVE, STRATHDALE 3+ Bedrooms, Stunning Bathroom, duct heat and cool, Double Garage.

$350,000 - $385,000 - 2 MARKS STREET, QUARRY HILL 4 Bedrooms, ducted heating & cooling, polished floors, garage.

$370,000 - 51 KNOTTS LANE, JUNORTOUN 3 Bedrooms, 8.6 acres, 5 meg dam, 3 meg right, subdivision potential.

$385,000 - $410,000 - 23 ALEXANDER CLOSE, STRATHFIELDSAYE 4+ Bedrooms, WIR, ensutie, ducted heating and cooling, outdoor entertaining.

$355,000 - 141A EDWARDS ROAD, STRATHDALE 4 Bedrooms, ducted heating & cooling, WIR, ensuite, double garage.

$375,000 - 141B EDWARDS RD, KENNINGTON 4 Bedrooms, ducted heating & cooling, WIR, Ensuite, Double garage.

$389,000 - 704 STRATHFIELDSAYE ROAD, STRATHFIELDSAYE 4 Bedrooms, gardens, 1 meg water, huge 2nd living area, heating and cooling.

TSFN INTERNET I.D. 959278

$359,000 - 82 OLD VIOLET STREET, BENDIGO 3 Bedrooms, polished floors, large workshop, great landscaping & paving.

$380,000 - $400,000 - 58 CAROLYN WAY, MAIDEN GULLY 4+ Bedrooms, ducted heating/ cooling, double garage / shed, outdoor area.

$390,000 - $425,000 - 11 EVANS STREET, EAGLEHAWK 5+ Bedrooms, deck with pool, 2 living areas, shed & workshop.

$340,000 - $360,000 - 10 ARTHURS CRES, STRATHFIELDSAYE 4 Bedrooms, Ducted vacuum, ducted heat and cool, beautiful garden.

$360,000 - 101 PLUMRIDGE ST, WHITE HILLS 4 Bedrooms, 2.6 Acres, Tennis Court, ducted heating & cooling.

$380,000 - $410,000 - 169 MITCHELL STREET, BENDIGO 3 Bedrooms, Leadlight windows, gas heated pool, spa room, Workshop.

$395,000 - $410,000 - 8 TEA TREE COURT, STRATHDALE 4 Bedrooms, 3 car garage, WIR, ensuite, ducted heating & cooling.

$360,000 - $380,000 - 12 BOURKE DRIVE, STRATHDALE Modern & comfortable, 3 bedrooms, ensuite, study, workshop/rumpus room.

$380,000 - $420,000 - 1-3/11 LILY STREET, BENDIGO 3 Units on 1 Title, Inner city location, gas heating, 4160, $165 & 175pw rent.

$395,000 - $425,000 - 57 WELLSFORD ROAD, BENDIGO 4 Bedrooms, 20 Acres, 800 Olive Trees, Heating & Cooling.

TSFN INTERNET I.D. 619666

$330,000 - $360,000 - 66 - 68 HATTAM STREET, GOLDEN SQUARE 4 Bedrooms, dishwasher, 1 Title, 2 Zones, $22,880pa rent.

TSFN INTERNET I.D. 450249

$330,000 - $360,000 - 929 WELLINGTON STREET, STRATHFIELDSAYE 4 Bedrooms, rent $290pw, heating & cooling, pool.

TSFN INTERNET I.D. 986503

$340,000 - $350,000 - 24 ALEXANDER CLOSE, STRATHFIELDSAYE 3+ Bedrooms, WIR, ensuite, 20 X 10 workshop, ducted heating and cooling.

TSFN INTERNET I.D. 933625

TSFN INTERNET I.D. 912282

TSFN INTERNET I.D. 702746

TSFN INTERNET I.D. 976617

$349,000 - 52 CAROLYN WAY, MAIDEN GULLY 3+ Bedrooms, 40 X 20 workshop, open plan, ducted heating and cooling. TSFN INTERNET I.D. 961322

$400,000 - $470,000

TSFN INTERNET I.D. 958024

TSFN INTERNET I.D. 839400

TSFN INTERNET I.D. 991011

$480,000 - $510,000 - 7 MCKAY COURT, STRATHDALE 5 Bedrooms, ducted heating & cooling, underhouse storage.

$420,000 - $450,000 - 59 SUNRISE COURT, MARONG 4 Bedrooms, workshop, 2 dams, shed & stable.

$495,000 - 18 MCIVOR FOREST DRIVE, JUNORTOUN 4+ Bedrooms, WIR, ensuite, ducted heating & cooling, outdoor entertaining.

$450,000 - 95 OLINDA STREET, QUARRY HILL 4 Bedrooms, heating & cooling, 12ft ceilings, baltic floors.

$495,000 - $510,000 - 27 ABERDEEN DRIVE, JUNORTOUN 4 Bedrooms, WIR, ensuite, outdoor sala, ducted heating and cooling.

$450,000 - 21 SHORT STREET, KANGAROO FLAT 3 Bedrooms, corner block, 3 street fromtages, ideal development site 3416m².

$500,000 - $520,000 - 4 KRONK ST, GOLDEN SQUARE 3+ Bedrooms, brick workshop, 2042m2 allotment, double garage.

$460,000 - $480,000 - ROSEMUNDY STREET, EPSOM 3+ Bedrooms, Outdoor deck, WIR, ensuite, spa, ducted heating & cooling.

$530,000 - 25 STEANE ST, KENNINGTON 2324m2 allotment, ideal for Subdivision STCA, 3 bedrooms.

$470,000 - 328 SUGARLOAF ROAD, AXEDALE 4 Bedrooms, 20 Acres, 2 Ensuites, 1 spa, garage with access.

$550,000 - $600,000 - 28 OLD HIGH STREET, GOLDEN SQUARE 5+ Bedrooms, duct heat/cool, study & guest room, WIR, ensuite & spa.

TSFN INTERNET I.D. 962346

TSFN INTERNET I.D. 851814

TSFN INTERNET I.D. 881540

TSFN INTERNET I.D. 943661

TSFN INTERNET I.D. 936628

Craig Tweed

PRINCIPAL

Keith Sutherland

PRINCIPAL

Darryn O’Keefe

DIRECTOR

TSFN INTERNET I.D. 937228

TSFN INTERNET I.D. 966883

TSFN INTERNET I.D. 882748

TSFN INTERNET I.D. 881512

TSFN INTERNET I.D. 587139

TSFN INTERNET I.D. 613914

Helen Ashby

Di Long

Matt Leonard

TSFN INTERNET I.D. 983056

TSFN INTERNET I.D. 933625

TSFN INTERNET I.D. 933529

TSFN INTERNET I.D. 991003

TSFN INTERNET I.D. 930012

$480,000 - $550,000

$400,000 - $420,000 - 67 ACACIA STREET, BENDIGO 3 Bedrooms, ducted heating, carport, top quality restoration. TSFN INTERNET I.D. 981872

TSFN INTERNET I.D. 968001

$575,000 - $730,000

$575,000 - $625,000 - 12 ELWOOD DRIVE, STRATHDALE 3+ Bedrooms, duct heat & cool, WIR, ensuite & spa. TSFN INTERNET I.D. 978199 $590,000 - $620,000 - 302 HIGH STREET, GOLDEN SQUARE 4 Bedrooms, 3 ensuites, pool, current B&B. TSFN INTERNET I.D. 441074 $600,000 - 6 MEDIKA AVE, KANGAROO FLAT 4 Bedrooms, ducted heating & cooling, ultra modern, security system. TSFN INTERNET I.D. 715344

$650,000 - 50 RACECOURSE ROAD, EPSOM 20 Acres, 3 bedrooms, bungalow, 4 Titles.

TSFN INTERNET I.D. 687170

$650,000 PLUS - 4 BANNERMAN STREET, BENDIGO 4 Bedrooms, inground pool, grey watering system, Servants Quarters. TSFN INTERNET I.D. 941681

$700,000 PLUS - 287 MANNES LANE, STRATHFIELDSAYE 3 bedrooms, 24 acres, dam, olive grove, vines, shedding. TSFN INTERNET I.D. 991004

$730,000 - UNITS 1-5 GLENCOE STREET, KENNINGTON 2 X 2 Brm Units, 3 X 1 Brm Units, $38220pa rent. TSFN INTERNET I.D. 934303

Andrew Pearce

Cameron Tweed

David Bakes

TSFN INTERNET I.D. 981883

TSFN INTERNET I.D. 956702

TSFN INTERNET I.D. 943400

TSFN INTERNET I.D. 806744

TSFN INTERNET I.D. 624669

TSFN INTERNET I.D. 636006

$750,000 - $ P.O.A.

$750,000 - 6 BRODIE STREET, QUARRY HILL 3 Bedrooms, walk to CBD, ducted heating, lacework. TSFN INTERNET I.D. 823248

$780,000 - $820,000 - 130 SEDGWICK ROAD, MANDURANG 3+ Bedrooms, WIR, Ensuite, 5 acres, 5 Bay shed. TSFN INTERNET I.D. 937816

$P.O.A. - 4/27 VIEW STREET, BENDIGO 3 Bedrooms, walk to CBD, cedar staircase, fabulous inner city living. TSFN INTERNET I.D. 982762

$885,000 - $975,000 - 5660 CALDER HWY, BIG HILL 4 Bedrooms, 1.265 hectares, enclosed pool, tennis court. TSFN INTERNET I.D. 977415

$1.1 MILLION - 64 ROWAN STREET, BENDIGO Absolute Inner City Excellence with delightful garden. TSFN INTERNET I.D. 736960

$P.O.A. - 3 HARPIN STREET, BENDIGO Stunning, spacious, 5 bedrooms, 1 acre, heated pool. TSFN INTERNET I.D. 717812

5440 9500

52 Mitchell Street, Bendigo Email: tweedsut@tsfn.com.au Web: www.tsfn.com.au

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LUKEGOGGIN 46 Happy Valley Road

BENDIGO

PRICE: $164,990 OPEN FOR INSPECTION: 2.15 - 2.45 Saturday INTERNET ID: 1262 WELL PRICED This cute home has 3 bedrooms with ensuite to main and a separate bathroom. There is heating and cooling and open plan kitchen/lounge. Set on a good sized block backing onto state land this is great value for a first home buyer, Close to shops, schools and transportation. Inspect Today! -$17,000 Home Buyers Grant

33 Magellan Crescent

KANGAROO FLAT

PRICE: $239,950 OPEN FOR INSPECTION: 1.10 - 1.40 Saturday INTERNET ID: 1170 IDEAL FAMILY HOME Well maintained brick veneer home ideal for the family or the young couple starting out. 3 Spacious bedrooms main with ensuite, ceiling fans throughout. L Shaped lounge area with built in bar, spacious walk through kitchen looks out onto a beautiful brand new pergola, entertainment area. Double lock up shed and a great size yard! Inspect Today.

-$17,000 Home Buyers Grant

51 Michie Street

STRATHDALE

PRICE: $165,000 - $175,000

121 Queen Street

KANGAROO FLAT

PRICE: $310,000 - $340,000 OPEN FOR INSPECTION: 12.30 - 1.00 Saturday INTERNET ID: 1190 QUALITY FAMILY HOME Situated on an elevated large block is a spacious 4 bedroom residence, 2 bedrooms have WIR with ensuite to main and other 2 have BIR. Large open plan galley style kitchen Dining with a separate lounge Ducted heating and cooling for all year round comfort. Undercover pergola area and side access to backyard, room for a boat or caravan and a double lock up garage. Close to public transport and state forest walking tracks. What more could you ask for? Be the first to take a look.

ZONED INDUSTRIAL 3 LAND A great one for the first home buyer or investor, 3 bedrooms, open lounge with gas heating, ducted cooling, 2 showers, single carport and garage, lock up shed, spacious yard with good fencing. Excellent tenant, rental return $195- per week. Inspect Today! -$29,000 Home Buyers Grant

-$17,000 Home Buyers Grant

ELMORE

NORTH BENDIGO

PRICE: $159,950 OPEN FOR INSPECTION: 3.45 - 4.00 Saturday INTERNET ID: 1138

PRICE: $249,950 FOR INSPECTION: Contact Paul Dalton on 0410 502 201 INTERNET ID: 1034

COUNTRY AT ITS BEST Situated only 45 mins from Bendigo in this great country town. Character filled 2 story WB home. Comprising of 3 bdrms 2 downstairs with main upstairs and added ensuite. Open dining lounge area with renovated kitchen and second bathroom. Outside spacious yard of approx 1000 sqm dbl lock up shed. Value for money inspection will impress.

BEAUTIFUL GARDENS Superbly positioned with bush land views is this 18 sq family home with 2 living areas, built in bar, ducted heating & cooling and three spacious bedrooms, so there is plenty of room for everyone. On a ¼ acre allotment with a fantastic decked alfresco area, landscaped gardens and excellent shedding. Don't delay with this one and inspect today…

-$29,000 Home Buyers Grant

SEE EDITORIAL

20 Henry Court

STRATHFIELDSAYE

1/166 McIvor Road

MCIVOR HILL

PRICE: $319,990 OPEN FOR INSPECTION: 12.45 - 1.15 Sat & 1.30 - 2.00 Sun INTERNET ID: 1265 BRAND NEW STYLISH LIVING

PRICE: $265,000 - $285,000 OPEN FOR INSPECTION:12.00 - 12.30 Sunday INTERNET ID: 1044 EXECUTIVE LIVING

This brand new, craftsman built five star home is beautifully appointed and set on an easy care, fully landscaped allotment. The well designed home offers spacious, stylish, comfortable living with; three bedrooms, main with WIR and ensuite, study, ducted heating & cooling, quality appliances throughout, formal lounge and open plan dining/kitchen/family area which opens onto two undercover paved outdoor living areas. Perfectly located in close proximity to park, schools and shops, the home is fully fitted and ready to move in to. ( OFF BASSETT DRIVE)

Situated close to entertainment venues, shopping complex, ovals & other amenities, this brand new townhouse has the lot. 3 b'rms with ensuite & WIR to main. BIR's in other 2 b'rms. The kitchen which overlooks the meals/living area has s/steel European appliances and plenty of cupboard space. Year round comfort is assured with ducted heating & cooling. With the latest in décor colours and downlights throughout. This is a great package, the garage has an auto door internal and rear access, Inspect now!

SEE EDITORIAL

1 Sherlock Court

KANGAROO FLAT

PRICE: $199,000 - $219,000 OPEN FOR INSPECTION: 1.30 - 2.00 Sat & 2.15 - 2.45 Sun INTERNET ID: 1249

OPEN FOR INSPECTION: 2.00 - 2.30 Saturday

91 Michie Street

65 Powells Avenue

ELMORE

PRICE: $159,950 OPEN FOR INSPECTION: 3.15 - 3.45 Saturday INTERNET ID: 1250 PRESENTATION PLUS COUNTRY LIFESTYLE Fully furnished, that's right! How often do you get to purchase a great property that comes with furniture. 2 Spacious bedrooms and a sun room/come study, new floating floor in kitchen/meals area and new tiles in wet areas. Freshly painted inside and out, new wood heater, r/c air con, double carport and great side access in a beautiful street location. Great first home, holiday house, and for the retiree...Make Your Choice.

-$17,000 Home Buyers Grant

SOLD

-$17,000 Home Buyers Grant

REAL ESTATE

FAMILY HOME WITH LARGE SHED Well presented 3 bedroom home, all bedrooms have BIR's, L shaped lounge/dining room with air conditioning. Large shed and workshop with concrete floor and power. Plenty of space on this large allotment, quiet court, within walking distance to schools and public transport.

SOLD SOLD

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AGENT ON SITE

EAGLEHAWK

LUKE GOGGIN

GRAHAM OPIE

TRAVIS HOLT

KANGAROO FLAT PRICE: $179,950 FOR INSPECTION: Contact Paul Dalton on 0417 502 201 INTERNET ID: 1146

GUS OPIE

ADRIAN ROBINSON

SO LD

RENOVATORS, DEVELOPERS & FIRST HOME BUYERS Located close to schools, sporting groups and local shops is this great starter. You can renovate it or add to it. With 3 bedrooms and maybe a fourth, it has a separate lounge and all gas appliances. 1320m2 block with plenty of shedding, come take a look at a development opportunity.

PAUL DALTON

Paul Dalton 0417 502 201

SO LD

PRICE: $215,000 - $225,000 OPEN FOR INSPECTION: 11.00 - 11.30 Saturday INTERNET ID: 1261 IDEAL FIRST HOME This brand new home has 3 bedrooms, deluxe kitchen with s/s appliances, meals and living area with polished timber floors. There are brand new window furnishings and also heating and cooling. Set on a low maintenance block with lock up garage this home would ideally suit a first home buyer with $29,000 grant or someone wanting to downsize. Well worth an inspection.

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337a Eaglehawk Road

Sunday 3.00-3.30pm

GEORGIA BARKER

SARAH GARSED

RENEE ISAACS

MAREE CONNOR

PATRICK GOGGIN

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LUKEGOGGIN 13

-$29,000 Home Buyers Grant

93 Maiden Gully Road

MAIDEN GULLY

PRICE: $325,000 OPEN FOR INSPECTION: 11.45 - 12.15 Saturday INTERNET ID: 1212 LARGE FAMILY HOME 1 ACRE PLUS This lovely home offers 4 bedrooms, main bedroom with ensuite and walk in robe. Two large living areas and ducted heating. Air conditioning in lounge and dining areas. A renovated kitchen which over looks the paved pergola area and a private courtyard for entertaining. Two large sheds with power and concrete floor, double carport, the block has two road access (Pata's Rd & Maiden Gully Rd). A great property for those seeking space, Inspection is a Must!

7 Henry Court

STRATHFIELDSAYE

76 McIvor Forest Drive

JUNORTOUN

PRICE: $355,000 OPEN FOR INSPECTION: 12.15 - 12.45 Sat & 1.00 - 1.30 Sun INTERNET ID: 1240

PRICE: $439,990 OPEN FOR INSPECTION: 11.30 - 12.00 Saturday INTERNET ID: 1260

BRAND NEW STUNNING FAMILY HOME

DISPLAY HOMES This display home is now for sale with a 12 month lease back at 9%. Comprising of 4 bedrooms with ensuite and WIR's off to main and BIR's to other rooms, a large family room, meals area and living area. The home is fully landscaped with a double garage with auto door. Ducted heating and cooling and window furnishings complete this picture

Perfectly located, this stunning five + star brand new home comprises a spacious 23 squares of living plus double lock-up garage and two entertaining areas! With 4 bedrooms plus study, formal lounge, open plan kitchen/dining/family area and rumpus room, landscaped to front, fully fitted throughout and ready to move in to, this home exudes quality, comfort and style. (OFF BASSETT DRIVE)

5442 1422

0417 502 201

EAGLEHAWK

PRICE: $330,000 - $340,000 OPEN FOR INSPECTION: 3.00 - 3.30 Saturday INTERNET ID: 1248 4 BEDROOMS PLUS STUDY Fantastic family home with four bedrooms, ensuite to main bedroom, open study area, with ducted heating and cooling. Spacious kitchen and family area, formal lounge and quality fixtures and fittings throughout. A very practical floor plan 20'x30' shed with workshop and 2 car parking spaces. Alfresco outdoor dining area large pergola, plenty of room for caravan or boat. Low maintenance garden, an ideal property for the family.

0408 533 071

Saturday and Sunday

Email: sales@goggin.com.au

131 Simpsons Road

Georgia Barker

Paul Dalton

109 MITCHELL STREET, BENDIGO, 3550 www.goggin.com.au

REAL ESTATE

Saturday and Sunday

Bendigo members – kick in to help B

endigo Division members were proud to support Dennis Family Homes latest Legacy fund raiser. Damien O’Shannessy – Bendigo Real Estate, Rick Dungey – DCK (Legatee) and Grant Hopey – LJ Hooker (Legatee) all assisted in the provision of their services and expertise to help with the $35,563.00 raised for the Bendigo Branch of Legacy.

Legacy assists over 2000 war widows in the Bendigo District and the funds raised will help support war widows and their families. Adele Dennis Director of Dennis Family Homes stated that she was proud of Bendigo’s efforts in raising so much money for such a worthy cause which was so dear to her family, as her father and founder of Dennis Family Homes,

Bert Dennis received enormous help from Legacy growing up. All tradespeople and suppliers involved in the home from the developer to the sign writer donated time and or supplies to help with this valuable project.

Ultimate lifestyle on 28 acres

et up for weekend retreats and a highly impressive place to build your new home. With fertile pastures, cleared grazing land and scattered trees, this property is as good as it gets. From the bitumen road frontage, romance yourself along the impressive fenced drive as it passes over the ford in the seasonal creek through the majestic red gums and beyond. The 10m x 10m steel and Colorbond shed has been lined and set up for casual get aways or weekend residency. Temporary accommodation comprises living / dining / kitchen with solid fuel heating and gas stove. There are two other rooms plus combined laundry, bathroom and toilet. Power is connected and other facilities include electric hot water system, septic system, bottled gas

Huntly North and approximately 7000 gallons of tank water. The 10m x 5m carport is high enough for a caravan or horse float. Five paddocks, feed shed and large catchment dam with pressure pump to support stock troughs and small orchard are other attributes.

139 Peatlings Road Elders Real Estate, Michael Collins; 5443 1744; 0408 379 457 Price $195,000 - $225,000 Inspect By appointment

The property is ideal for horses, other livestock, crops or vines. Surrounding properties with executive style homes also enjoy the guaranteed relaxing rural environment approximately 20 minutes from Bendigo. For further details, view our website at www. eldersbendigo.com.au (ID: 353099). Supplied by Elders Real Estate

It’s all about location

hilst this charming home, designed in the California Bungalow style and retaining many original features has an abundance to offer a discerning buyer, the attribute that really sells this home is the fantastic location, literally bordering the CBD. All amenities are within easy walking distance, with supermarkets, bars and restaurants, public transport and all local attractions practically on your doorstep, and notwithstanding the opportunity to leave the car at home especially with the chaotic parking situation we have all come to dread and loathe (sigh) within the CBD. Imagine; wouldn’t that just allow for less stress on a daily basis not having

to fight for a parking spot constantly. Other great features include three good-sized bedrooms, two living spaces, an office space or a great playroom area for the little ones, whilst charming features such as ornate ceilings, sash windows and a beautiful bay window within the master bedroom all merge to offer a home that is not only comfortable, but spacious as well.

And externally the allotment is well-established and easy to maintain, features a great undercover entertaining space, allowing for protection from all the elements, and a double lockup garage with attached storage space or third car parking option. Prepare to be impressed on further inspection. Geargia Scutt

bendigo 7 Larritt Street Darryn Mawby and Associates, Darryn Mawby, 5444 9888; 0418 509 717 Price $265,000-285,000 Inspect Sat 12-12.30pm

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Leonie Butler 0417 521 661 5440 5025 ALL WEEKEND

35 Queen St • Ph 5440 5000

Dale Boyd 0419 382 053 5440 5012 SATURDAY ONLY

Kaye Lazenby Jenny Donaldson 0407 843 167 0409 484 391 5440 5010 5440 5013 SATURDAY ONLY SATURDAY ONLY

Junortoun 274 Atlas Road

For Sale Internet

$670,000 - $699,000 www.dck.com.au ID 1217787

Inspection

By Appointment

UNIQUE STYLE ON APPROX 4 ACRES WITH TOWN WATER Stunning 4 bedrm home offering unique features incl. cathedral ceilings, many different angles & lines throughout as well as capturing the northerly aspect to all living areas. Light filled open plan kitchen/ eating & family room plus formal lounge & sep.dining room. The huge main bedrm has a generous walk in robe & ensuite & the remaining 3 bedrms are all quite large as well. Outdoors is spectacular with a fully fenced inground solar heated & self chlorinating pool. Relax under the cabana amongst the easily maintained landscaped gardens. Features incl. dbl.remote garage, 30x15 work shed & 2x r/c ducted units.Only 10-12min drive to CBD. ZONED RESIDENTIAL SO MAY LEND ITSELF TO SUBDIVISION (STCA).

Bendigo 10 Russell Street

Flora Hill 7/7a Curtain Street

TERRIFIC VALUE

For Sale Internet ID

$255,000 www.dck.com.au ID 1117110

Inspection Inspection

Saturday 12.00 - 12.30pm Monday 12.00 -12.15pm

MAGNIFICENT VICTORIAN RESIDENCE Romantic old world ambience incl polished floors, pressed metal ceilings, stained glass & ornate arch. Formal lounge with OFP opening to return verandah. 3 huge bedrooms with OFPs. Renovated kitchen. Meals/family with French doors to rear courtyard. Bathroom with clawfoot bath, central gas heating, quality furnishings. Storage sheds. Tiled outdoor entertaining area & secure yard. Walk to CBD. Zoned Business 3.

Bendigo 18 Anderson Street

For Sale Internet

$245,000 www.dck.com.au ID 1231605

$239,950 www.dck.com.au ID 1088490

Inspection

Saturday 2.00 - 2.30pm

EXECUTIVE TOWNHOUSE OR IDEAL INVESTMENT - WALKING DISTANCE TO LA TROBE UNIVERSITY For those who appreciate a great opportunity, this townhouse is going to prove an ideal & intelligent choice. Positioned in a secure community, it is close to all amenities including Strath Hill & Village, La Trobe University, easy access to Bendigo, public transport & tranquil Kennington Reserve. It features two double bedrooms with built in robes, separate lounge, open kitchen & family area with top quality Technika appliances, modern 3 piece bathroom, separate laundry, single garage with internall access and auto door, plus visitors parking. Making the right investment choice has never been easier than with this fantastic opportunity.

Eaglehawk 35 Haggar Street

Inspection

Saturday 11.00 - 11.30am

CUTE COTTAGE WITH POTENTIAL Set on the high side of the Street and walking distance to town this 3 bedroom cottage oozes original features such as pine dado's over mantles and polished floorboards, but the conveniences and comforts of today have not been forgotten with renovated kitchen with walk in pantry and dishwasher, laundry and light filled bathroom. The shady front veranda and rear pergola area offer a great place to sit back and relax after a hard day at work. The added potential of the property is the approved plan to subdivide the spacious 972m2 allotment which opens a variety of options, or alternatively leave as is and enjoy the shade of the spacious rear yard.

Kangaroo Flat 28 Church Street

For Sale Internet ID

Strathfieldsaye Lot 1 Athena Way

For Sale Internet

$124,950 www.dck.com.au ID 1268926

Inspection

Saturday 1:00 - 1:30pm

CONSIDER THIS... Consider the possibilities this two bedroom home on a large block could provide you and your future. Renovate or re-develop? Units? Townhouses? Or a brand new home for your family? Consider your future and what role this conveniently located property could play. The allotment is of generous proportions and the existing house is an older-style weatherboard with compact lounge, separate kitchen, 2 bedrooms and a main bathroom (incl laundry facilities) in need of renovating. With all amenities within walking distance this property offers a rare opportunity for a 1st homebuyer or investor to enter the market.

Maiden GullyLot 170 Pioneer Drive

Strathdale 2 Herbert Avenue

MAIDEN GULLY ½ ACRE Is this the Cheapest half acre in Maiden Gully?Adjoining allotments on the market at $103,000.

For Sale Internet

SOLD ANOTHER WANTED

$87,500 www.dck.com.au ID 768527

Strathdale Lot 8 Claremont Tce For Sale Internet ID Inspection

$225,000 www.dck.com.au ID 1007242 By Appointment

A HOP, STEP & JUMP FROM EVERYTHING Set on just over 400m2 is this fully renovated home. Comprises 3 bedrms with BIR's, 2 renovated bathrms, spacious lounge with gas heating, sep dining room & large kitchen, an added bonus is a large rear sunroom.Outside is a 3.6x6m shed & single carport.

For Sale Internet Inspect

$99,000 www.dck.com.au ID 1138687 By Appointment

QUIET NEW HOME AREA 900m2 allotment with 22.5m frontage, adjoining a rural property means you only have one immediate neighbour. Fully serviced & incl a concrete footpath, cross over & street light in front of the property. A short walk to the popular Battunga Park Playground.

A1 LOCATION BY THE NATIONAL PARK Located in Park Haven Estate and only 3mins to Strath Village. Excellent 941m2 block and fully serviced.

For Sale Internet ID

$165,000 www.dck.com.au ID 1196536

For Sale Internet

SOLD www.dck.com.au ID 1248696

A FAMILY OASIS & DECEPTIVELY SPACIOUS HOME Behind the front fence you will find what you've been looking for. 2 spacious living areas, 4 bedrms with B.I robes & main with ens. This home is full of surprises & offers an outdoor pool to keep the kids entertained, outside toilet & shower for pool guests, double garage & evap cooling & dishwasher.

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Leonie Butler 0417 521 661 5440 5025 ALL WEEKEND

35 Queen St • Ph 5440 5000

Businesses for Sale HOMEWARES & GIFTS $129,000 + SAV

Dale Boyd 0419 382 053 5440 5012 SATURDAY ONLY

Kaye Lazenby Jenny Donaldson 0407 843 167 0409 484 391 5440 5010 5440 5013 SATURDAY ONLY SATURDAY ONLY

Bendigo 173 - 175 High & 93 Myrtle Streets HIGH STREET EXPOSURE INVEST NOW, DEVELOP LATER

Quality business that is complemented by high profile location with well established business offers a range of exclusive sourced products that help make this a very successful vibrant business that shows good growth & excellent returns.

- High Profile Location - 39 Meter High Street Frontage - Currently Operating as Bendigo Central Serviced apartments - Plus 2 Residential lettings - Current Gross Income approx $120,000PA plus potential increase - 173 - 175 High Street approx 1949M2 Zoned B4 93 Myrtle Street Approx 832M2 Zoned R1

SANDWICH BAR - $60,000 WIWO Complimented by excellent presentation and a solid customer base, this great little business has a rosy future. Long established (over 20yrs) trading 5 days per week, closing around 3.30pm. A very good money earner.

MIXED BUSINESS / TAKEAWAY $112,000 + SAV

Vendor May Consider Seperate Sales

Check out these details, 5 1/2 per week turnover, $12,500+ per week, Highway frontage, captive market in a strip shopping complex which includes post office, chemist, bank, laundry mat & video shop. Large bright shop with good plant & equipment. This is a ripper business. Inspection will impress.

CONTACT CHRIS BRAWN ON 0411 117 905 OR CHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE WWW.DCK.COM.AU

For Sale Internet

$1.9 Million + GST www.dck.com.au ID 1222685

Inspection

By Appointment

Comfortable, cute, cosy cottage A treasure with room to move T

retty as a picture inside and out, this lovely old weatherboard cottage has been extensively renovated and offers comfortable and spacious living. Over the past three to four years the house has been restumped, rewired and replumbed, the bathroom and kitchen have been fully renovated, front and backyards are landscaped and very appealing; and, from its traditional front picket fence through to the overhanging tree providing shade in the backyard, everything has been done to the highest standards.

Golden Square 3 Allingham Street Dungey Carter Ketterer, Dale Boyd, 5440 5000; 0419 382 053 Price $245,000 Inspect Sat 1.30-2.00pm

With three bedrooms, two living spaces and an extensive alfresco entertainment space, you couldn’t ask for much more, and it’s located close to a school, shopping centre, sports grounds and public transport. Features include polished timber floors in

the older part of the house, tiled floors in the open-plan living/dining/kitchen area, which also has an open fire-place and split-system heating and cooling, a gas heater and ceiling fan in the lounge, and stainlesssteel appliances including a dishwasher in the contemporary kitchen. French doors lead out to a split-level return verandah which has a spa, and an adjacent alfresco area with shade sails and a water feature. The split-level and fully-fenced backyard is very spacious and can be accessed through the single carport, or via a rear access gate from Macdougall Road. It includes a garage/ workshop, a pergola and lots of greenery. Annette Engstrom

his one-year-old home in Maiden Gully is a fairdinkum family treasure. It is attractive brick veneer on an elevated block in a popular new homes area. There’s room to move – inside and out – and a fabulous deck for entertaining fun. The home features polished solid timber flooring, high quality fittings and exclusive CaesarStone surfaces in the kitchen and bathrooms. It has entrance, formal and informal living, four bedrooms, two bathrooms and stunning hostess kitchen. The formal lounge is toward the front of the home. Family living, dining and kitchen are central with sliding doors to the deck. The kitchen offers a double pantry and generous island bench with a breakfast bar for lazy Sunday mornings. All appliances are stainless steel including sleek range hood, dishwasher and 900mm wide oven.

Maiden Gully 59 Pioneer Drive CR Reid, Jesse Gardner, 5444 2414; 0428 310 893 Price $309,000 - $339,000 Inspect Sat 1.15-1.45pm

Bedrooms are spacious with fitted robes; the main has double doors, walkin robe and ensuite with twin basins. The family bathroom has separate shower, bath, vanity and snazzy feature tiling. The home offers ducted vacuum, instant

hot water, evaporative cooling, central heating and excellent storage. The block measures approximately 1190 square metres with front landscaping, double garage, additional parking and turning space plus excellent facilities for a boat or caravan. “This is a quiet, familyfriendly neighbourhood,” says Jessie Gardner from CR Reid Real Estate, “with local shops, primary school and reliable transport close by.” Phone Jessie to arrange your inspection. Cathy Matthews

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Immaculately indulgent and luxuriously landscaped

f you like a luxury family home with everything already done, lots of little added extras throughout, with immaculate, but easycare and drought-tolerant landscaping front and back, seek no further. Here it is, and it’s located in a most desirable neighbourhood of quality homes.

The two-storey rendered brick veneer offers four bedrooms and a living room upstairs, three of the bedrooms have built-in robes, and the master suite has a bay window, walk-in robe and three-piece ensuite with twin vanities. Downstairs is an abundance of formal and casual living space including

a lounge, dining room, open-plan family living/ dining/kitchen area and a rumpus room with a vaulted ceiling. The kitchen is most impressive, spacious with lots of benches, a step-in pantry and a dishwasher. Quality fittings throughout include decorative corbels on archways, detailed paint work, great window dressings, security system, gas log fire in the lounge, under-stair storage space, and of course ducted heating and cooling. Even the double garage is impressive; it has an auto panel lift door, and off it, a utility room with a sink, and a separate study/hobby room. The fully-fenced backyard has a large under-

Privacy and convenience

Strathdale 11 Figtree Lane Dungey Carter Ketterer, Leonie Butler, 5440 5000; 0417 521 661 Price $530,000 Inspect Sat 1.30-2.00pm

ffering a private and quiet location just 5 mins from the Bendigo CBD ,Eaglehawk shopping precinct and close to public transport, is this desirable 3 bedroom brick veneer home, sitting on the rear of it’s block at the end of its own driveway , it’s well tucked away from the road . This solid home built in the mid 90’s features three spacious bedrooms all with their own reverse cycle split system air conditioners and built-in robes, the lounge is huge for a house of this size and it shares an air conditioner with the dining bendigo room as well as offering a gas wall furnace for year 86A Holdsworth Road round comfort. A galley style kitchen Bendigo Real Estate, offers a functional space for Geoff Davis, cooking with a gas stove, 5441 4555; 0427 571 688 range hood and breakfast Inquiry range $195,000-$210,000 bar adjacent to the dining Inspect Sat 1.15-1.45pm area. Large windows in these areas provide plenty 3 1 2 of natural light .

What a magic residence

his very well-presented, double-storey home includes an excellent layout, generous-sized bedrooms and spacious living areas. Bay-windows, located on the lower level in the formal lounge and main bedroom, frame relaxing views to the Ranges. Also on this level are the open-plan, informal living area, kitchen, toilet and powder room. French doors open to a paved, alfresco entertainment area and the terraced, lowmaintenance rear garden. Tasmanian oak joinery and great proportions in the kitchen will impress. It includes gas cooking, wall

flora hill 21 Towers Street Trevor Andrew Real Estate, John Lakey, 5443 7088; 0408 342 621 Price $310,000-$330,000 Inspect By appointment

oven, a pantry, dishwasher and plenty of bench space. The timber theme continues in the laundry where’s there’s also plenty of bench and storage space.

Upstairs are two, very generously sized, double bedrooms. Each of the bedrooms has an added space attached, creating the perfect study area. Large, built-in wardrobes will take care of storage needs. There’s also a bathroom and separate toilet on the upper level. From the double garage with remote roller doors there’s access to a paved area in the rear yard. Amazingly wellmaintained, both floor and wall coverings are in excellent condition. Kylie Hughes

cover entertainment space with smart grass surrounds and lots of screening plantings for privacy. More smart grass has been used in the formal front

landscaping which sets the tone nicely for this elegant and impressive family home.

Outdoors finds a low maintence block with ample parking for storage of the caravan, a spacious shed offering parking for the car plus a workshop area, a mezzanine floor for storage and a carport at the front of the shed for a second car plus a 3x3 garden shed in the backyard is also available for extra storage .

Well suited to the first home buyer and retiree’s due to the low maintance nature of the property, it’s exceptional presentation and private location will offer plenty of advantages to enhance your lifestyle.

Annette Engstrom

Supplied by Bendigo Real Estate

Walk to all amenities

ith a location within walking distance to the Bendigo CBD, local bar and bistro, and the added convenience of all local amenities benefitting from close proximity, this wellpresented three-bedroom home is just ideal for a first home buyer or young family looking for an affordable option with room to move. Features include polished floorboards within the majority of the living spaces, updated kitchen and bathroom with modern, contemporary fixtures and fittings, and extra touches consisting of sash windows and a decorative pillared portico in the traditional 1940’s style blending a nice balance between the old and new. While all rooms throughout enjoy the feeling of space owing to the large dimensions on offer, something that is rare

Quarry Hill in a majority of new builds these days. Whilst externally, the good-sized allotment enjoys the benefit of a low maintenance yard, including a paved area ideal for barbecues, a single lock-up garage and

18 Graham Street Tweed Sutherland First National, David Bakes, 5440 9500; 0448 564 989 Price $240,000-255,000 Inspect By appointment

workshop with power, and a smattering of fruit trees and a vegetable patch, ideal for the budding horticulturist. And even though this abode makes a great first home, it also lends itself to an astute investment property due to the close proximity of all major amenities and the CBD, allowing for the option to leave the car at home Georgia Scutt

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5441 4555

58 Queen Street, Bendigo www.bendigorealestate.com.au BendigO

52-54 Nettle Street BendigO

NEW LISTING

117 Williamson Street maROng

NEW LISTING

OFI Saturday 1.00-1.30pm

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NEW LISTING

OFI Saturday 1.45-2.15pm

OFI Saturday 2.45-3.15pm

Built in 1893 with panoramic views over Bendigo, 2 OFI4thSat 12.30-1.00pm bathrms, bedrooms and formal & open-plan living areas plus cellar, chef’s kitchen with granite benchtops & gas appliances, evap cooling & ducted heating. Period features inc. leadlight windows, 14ft ceilings, marble fireplace, ornate lacework & gables. Fully landscaped, spacious 833m2 lot with garage/workshop. Close to CBD,public transport and private schools, a classic William Beebe-inspired Victorian home. Value at $565,000

Style, character and convenience. This renovated home OFI Sat 12.30-1.00pm offers 3 spacious living areas, ensuite to main bedroom, modern kitchen with gas stove, dishwasher and timber cupboards, gas HWS and ducted gas heating. Polished Baltic pine floors throughout, decorative fire places fully functional cellar, numerous features adorn this 3 bedroom home. Self contained bungalow, ideal for home office (STCA), only a 5 min walk to Marketplace and central Bendigo. Value at $395,000

24 sq home offers 3 living areas, large country style OFI Sat 12.30-1.00pm kitchen with D/W, pantry and gas appliances. 2x SFH and ducted evaporative cooling ensure comfort. BIR’s in all bedrooms & study, ensuite to main plus rumpus room that offers plenty of room for the kids. Outside is a 2 car carport and a 20x30 workshop, together with cleared rolling / grazing land. All only 20 mins to Central Bendigo. Value at $360,000

Buyer Inquiry Range $540,000 - $580,000

Buyer Inquiry Range $360,000 - $415,000

Buyer Inquiry Range $335,000 - $375,000

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Inquiry Range $360,000 - $390,000

NEW LISTING

Inquiry Range $275,000 - $290,000

Steane St

homes & lifestyles created, create yours with this ½ acre block with great size building envelope, all services available, short drive to CBD, mins to Golden Square facilities & Maiden

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OFI Sat 12.30-1.00pm

305 ACRES 4 DAMS

Buyer Inquiry Range™

Gully shop, school & recreational reserve. One of the last better parcels of land in this popular estate at a realistic asking price, with sensible covenants.

Value at $320,000 Buyer Inquiry Range $295,000-$340,000

This is not the selling range but a Buyer Inquiry Range. If you are looking in this range we suggest you may be interested in this property and recommend an inspection.

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9.28

with bonus of fully secured colurbond fencing, amongst

Value at $90,000

Buyer Inquiry Range $80,000 - $100,000

quality new homes with walking distance to new Strathfieldsaye recreational centre, schools, shops and Sheepwash Creek. This block will be one to mark down and drive by. Don’t hesitate, any inquiries welcome.

Inquiry Range $100,000 - $115,000

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OFI Sat 12.30-1.00pm

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$29,000 New Home Owners Grant applies

Inquiry Range $195,000-$210,000

Inquiry Range $115,000 - $125,000

2/14 Steane Street

86a Holdsworth Road eaglehawk

MA for first home buyers or retiree’s. On approx 2000m² block, features inc: 3 spacious bedrooms with BIR's, walk in robe & ensuite to main, ducted gas heating, lrg kitchen/ dining/family room & sep lounge, outdoors finds a dble gge & comfortable pergola. Enjoy this semi rural home with its huge rear yard, suitable for kids or pets & an ideal location close to buses & local amenities.

Buyer Inquiry Range $180,000-$215,000

SEE EDITORIAL

OFF N A E K

OFI Saturday 2.00-2.30pm Located in the Robin Hill Estate just 5 mins from town is OFI Sat 12.30-1.00pm this value packed 3 year old brick veneer home suitable

Only a couple of minutes leisurely stroll to Coles supermarket, this very comfortable 3 bedroom unit is an ideal investment with existing tenant willing to stay, or vacant possession available for the elderly or 1st home buyers. Colonial style, lockup garage and outside patio area. Inside boasts extra large open living area off kitchen, 3 decent size bedrooms all with built in robes. Gas wall furnace and reverse cycle weatherwall airconditioner complete this excellent property. Value at $200,000

Inquiry Range $495,000 - $505,000

74 Pioneer Drive maiden gully Lot 177 Pioneer Drive BendigO

3/21 Michael Street

NEW LISTING

This impressive home has never been lived in. 24 sq of living, OFI Sat 12.30-1.00pm 9’ ceilings, 4 brms with BIR’s, formal lounge, rumpus, theatre, and family rooms, galley kitchen with stonebench tops, stainless steel upright oven, D/W, complete with butlers’s ptry. Dining looks out to the timber decked sala with gas log fire. Master brm features a gas two way log fire, WIR, ens with dble basins and lge shower. Private outdoor spa in courtyard. Sec/system for your peace of mind.

Nestled on a quiet court, located on a approx 1.5 acre block backing onto state forest, this low maintenance large double brick family home offers a relaxed lifestyle and plenty of space, features include 4 spacious bedrooms with BIR, WIR & ensuite to main, separate lounge and family room with bay windows to enhance a sense of space and light, evaporative cooling & gas heating for year round comfort. Outdoors finds a large double garage/workshop and return verandah. The backyard offers a 9mx9m pergola and deck area, shedding and secure yard. Located in a quiet semi rural area and only a short drive to the new Epsom shopping complex, this is a great family home.

NEW LISTING

Inquiry Range $340,000 - $360,000

OFI Saturday 2.30-3.00pm

OFI Saturday 12.30-1.00pm

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Offering a quiet semi rural lifestyle, this spacious ranch style OFI Sat 12.30-1.00pm BV home offers horse lovers a well organised farmlet to enjoy. Features inc: 4 bdrm with WIR & Ens to main, lrg sep study/ 5th bdrm, family room, lounge, large timber kitchen & sep dining. Outdoors on this manageable 7.3ac property finds 3 well fenced paddocks, 2 horse boxes & good size shed. A comfortable rear pergola allows you to enjoy the lifestyle this property has to offer. Established landscaping completes the homes requirements, as a wonderful place to live.

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• Spacious affordable lots • Realistic protective covenants • Natural gas now available • Short walk to supermarket & school

Directions: Turn left off Calder Hwy to Lower Beckhams Rd

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RYAN KEITH THOMPSON was born at Bendigo Health 15th December 2008 3220 grams Son of Danielle and Angus Thompson of Yarraberb. Brother for Jacob.

SOOLIA MERRIDY NORMAN was born at Bendigo Health 18th December 2008 3760 grams Daughter of Felice Davies and Justin Norman of Golden Square.

GEORGINA ELLEN ANDREW was born at Bendigo Health 18th December 2008 4500 grams Daughter of Sophie and Michael Andrew of Bendigo. Sister for Madelyn and Charlotte.

DEKLAN LIAM CLEAVE was born at Bendigo Health 18th December 2008 3380 grams Son of Tanya Sandford and Damian Cleave of Strathfieldsaye. Brother for Shani, Ben and Bailey.

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LUKE JAMES BOYD was born at St John of God 18th December 2008 4080 grams Son of Tamara and Greg Boyd of Boort. Brother for Jake, Alyssa and Sienna.

HAMISH SAMUEL TASMAN FRENCH was born at St John of God 16th December 2008 3760 grams Son of Kim and Logan French of Maiden Gully. Brother for Ellie.

SAMUEL XAVIER MOLONEY was born at St John of God 17th December 2008 3960 grams Son of Sharon and Chris Moloney of Axe Creek.

ASHLYN MAE WOOD was born at St John of God 15th December 2008 4190 grams Daughter of Gemma and Anthony Wood of Strathfieldsaye.

HENRY JAMES HOWMAN was born at St John of God 16th December 2008 3890 grams Son of Brooke and Adam Howman of Golden Square. Brother for Matilda and Angus.

ANNA ELAINE LANYON was born at St John of God 16th December 2008 2960 grams Daughter of Kathryn and Steve Lanyon of Boort. Sister for Alice.

SOPHIE ELIZABETH TYRRELL was born at St John of God 16th December 2008 3110 grams Daughter of Bekki and Wes Tyrrell of Golden Square. Sister for Bailey.

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MOTEL ACCOMMODATED COACH TOURS NORFOLK ISLAND

8 Days

20th February 2009

TASMANIA

11 Days

9th March 2009

$3080 per person

Highlights: Kingston Town Tour, Glass Bottom Boating, Island Culture Tour, Wonderland By Night, Mutiny on the Bounty and much, much more!

$3225 per person

Highlights: Spirit of Tasmania, Port Arthur, â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Muralsâ&#x20AC;?, Lactos Cheese Tasting, Batman Bridge, Swansea Bark Mill, Grindewald, Launceston, Hobart, Wrest Point Casino, Huon Valley, Gordon River Cruise, Cadbury Chocolate Factory, â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Nutâ&#x20AC;?, Antarctic Centre, Tasmanian Wool Centre, Southwest World Heritage Centre, Queenstown, Zeehan and much more!

KANGAROO ISLAND

5 Days

22nd March 2009

BRIGHT AUTUMN LEAVES

5 Days

1st April 2009

NEW ZEALAND

17 Days

$1585 per person

Highlights: Admirals Arch, Flinders Chase National Park, Seal Bay, Remarkable Rocks, Bay of Shoals, Hope Cottage Folk Museum, Cape Willoughby Lighthouse, Victor Harbor.

$1448 per person

Highlights: Bogong National Park, Wandiligong, Harrietville, Buckland Valley, Bright Berry Farm, Mt Buffalo, Mt Beauty, Myrtleford, Kiewa Valley, Beechworth and Yackandandah.

7th April 2009

$5890 per person

Highlights: Extensive touring of both islands (same coach/driver throughout), Kings Bay of Islands Hole in the Rock Cruise, Hells Gate Geothermal Park Rotorua, Tamaki Tours Cultural Experience and Hangi Dinner, The New Zealand Army Museum, Tranz Alpine Train Journey, Queenstown Skyline Gondola and Dinner, Milford Sound excursion including cruise and lunch, Lanarch Castle - just to name a few!

26th April 2009

$2080 per person

Highlights: Hahndorf, Whalers Way, Great Australian Bight, Wadlata Outback Centre, Burra, The Morgan Wharf, Loxton, The Murray River, Port Lincoln, Whyalla, Port Augusta, Spencer Gulf and Tumby Bay. DARWIN & THE RED CENTRE 25 Days 1st May 2009 $6538 per person - inc Birdsville & Flinders Ranges Highlights: Coober Pedy, Uluru, Kings Canyon, Standley Chasm, Alice Springs, Aboriginal Dinner and Dance Show, Tennant Creek, Katherine Gorge Cruise, Mataranka Springs, Kakadu National Park, Wangi Falls, Mt Isa, Birdsville, Marree, Flinders Ranges, Burra.

THE MURRAY PRINCESS

5 Days

7th May 2009

$1940 per person

Highlights: Murray River on board the P.S. Murray Princess, Mannum, Adelaide Hills, Hahndorf, Captains Dinner and Dance, National Motor Museum, Aboriginal Culture Centre.

TANAMI TRACK & THE KIMBERLEY 20 Days

28th May 2009

$6254 per person

Highlights: Roxby Downs, Andamooka, Marla, the East MacDonnell Ranges, The Gibb River Road, The Purnululu (Bungle Bungle), Rabbit Flat, Halls Creek, Adelaide, Alice Springs, Fitzroy Crossing, Derby, Kununurra, Katherine, Tennant Creek.

INNAMINCKA

9 Days

GOLD COAST - WINTER GETAWAY

13 Days

4th June 2009

$2870 per person

Highlights: Old Milparinka Mining Town and Cemetery, Early Explorers Camp - Fort Grey, Cameronâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Corner - â&#x20AC;&#x153;Where the Three States Meetâ&#x20AC;?, Strezlecki Track, Views of Moomba Gas and Oil Fields, Innamincka, Cooper Creek, Burke and Wills Dig Tree, Arkaroola, Flinders Ranges, Wilpena Pound, Parachilna Gorge, Burra.

13th June 2009

$3435 per person

Highlights: Sydney Harbour Bridge and Harbour Cruise, Dorrigo National Park, The Gold Coast, Breakfast with the Birds. Australian Outback Spectacular, Lamington National Park, Tamworth, Dubbo, Western Plains Zoo, Albury, Coffs Harbour, Tweed Valley, Ballina, Armidale, Narrandera. EDEN & SAPPHIRE COAST 6 Days 5th July 2009 $1623 per person - Christmas In July Highlights: Rugged beauty, golden sandy beaches and crystal waters dominate this south coast region of New South Wales. Dinner each night is in a cosy, woodfire heated dining room and the special Christmas Dinner is complete with all the trimmings! Cranbourne, Eden, Boydtown, Bega, Tathra, Mallacoota, Sale.

CAIRNS

12 Days

6th July 2009

$3860 per person

CAIRNS & THE GULF COUNTRY

25 Days

6th July 2009

$6798 per person

Highlights: Narrandera, Cobar, Charleville, Blackall Woolscour, Longreach, Aust. Stockmanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hall of Fame, Longreach River Cruise, Bush Dinner and Dance, Charters Towers, Townsville, Magnetic Island, Green Island, Port Douglas, Barrier Reef, Daintree River Cruise, Kuranda Train & Skyrail, Breakfast with the Birds at the Habital Port Douglas, Undara Lava Tubes, Georgetown, Karumba, Gulf of Carpentaria, Croydon, Atherton Tableland, Normantown, Burketon, Mt Isa, Birdsville, Flinders Ranges, Renmark.

CAIRNS & GULF COUNTRY

17 Days

14th July 2009

$5305 per person

Highlights: Green Island, Port Douglas, Barrier Reef, Daintree River Cruise, Kuranda Train & Skyrail, Breakfast with the Birds at the Habital Port Douglas, Undara Lava Tubes, Georgetown, Karumba, Gulf of Carpentaria, Croydon, Atherton Tableland, Normantown, Burketown, Mt Isa, Birdsville, Flinders Ranges, Renmark. BORNEO 12 Days 14th August 2009 $5130 per person - Discover Secrets of Sabah Highlights: Kota Kinabalu, Wildlife Cruise, North Borneo Steam Train Tour, Sepilok Orang-Utan Sanctuary, Sandakan & Ranau War Memorials, Kundasang War Memorial Gardens, Kinabalu Park, Labuan War Cemetery, Sabah Tea Plantation, Kuala Lumpur. This exciting and culturally rich tour is one not to be missed! NORTHWESTER 47 Days 9th August 2009 $11860 per person - inc The Kimberley & El Questro Highlights: Coober Pedy, Uluru, Kata Tjuta, Alice Springs, Kings Canyon, Standley Chasm, Darwin, Katherine Gorge Cruise, Tennant Creek, Kakadu National Park, Yellow Waters Cruise, Litchfield National Park, Ord River Cruise, Halls Creek, El Questro Station, Zebedee Springs, Fitzroy Crossing, Broome, Eighty Mile Beach, Port Hedland, Shark Bay, Monkey Mia Dolphins, Perth, Kalbarri Wildflowers, Kalgoorlie Mines, Great Australian Bight and much much more!

DARWIN

15 Days

9th August 2009

$4995 per person

WEST COAST

23 Days

21st August 2009

$6940 per person

WEST COAST

35 Days

21st August 2009

$9650 per person

Highlights: Coober Pedy, Uluru, Kata Tjuta, Alice Springs, Kings Canyon, Standley Chasm, Darwin, Katherine Gorge Cruise, Tennant Creek, Kakadu National Park, Yellow Waters Cruise, Litchfield National Park. Highlights: Darwin, Katherine Gorge Cruise, Tennant Creek, Kakadu National Park, Yellow Waters Cruise, Litchfield National Park, Ord River Cruise, Halls Creek, El Questro Station, Zebedee Springs, Fitzroy Crossing, Broome, Eighty Mile Beach, Port Hedland, Shark Bay, Monkey Mia Dolphins, Perth. Highlights: Darwin, Katherine Gorge Cruise, Tennant Creek, Kakadu National Park, Yellow Waters Cruise, Litchfield National Park, Ord River Cruise, Halls Creek, El Questro Station, Zebedee Springs, Fitzroy Crossing, Broome, Eighty Mile Beach, Port Hedland, Shark Bay, Monkey Mia Dolphins, Perth, Kalbarri Wildflowers, Kalgoorlie Mines, Great Australian Bight and much much more!

FLINDERS RANGES & STH AUSTRALIA 10 Days

6th September 2009

$3100 per person

PERTH

15 Days

10th September 2009

$3965 per person

TOOWOOMBA & SUNSHINE COAST 15 Days

20th September 2009

$4520 per person

Highlights: Burra & the Mid North, Flinders Ranges National Park, Arkaroola Wilderness Sanctuary, Marree, Oodnadatta Track, Roxby Downs, Andamooka, Barmera, Wilpena Pound, Woomera, Port Augusta Mannum. Highlights: Perth, Gloucester Tree, Jarrah Forests, Valley of the Giants, Albany, Esperance, Norseman, Kalgoorlie Golden Mile and Mine Tour, Nullarbor Plain, Great Australian Bight, Ceduna, Iron Knob, Port Augusta. Highlights: Carnival of Flowers, Hervey Bay Whales, Japanese Gardens, Blackall Mountains, Underwater World, Australia Zoo, Fraser Island 4WD Tour, Bathurst, Tamworth, Toowoomba, Caloundra, Maroochydore, Brisbane, Armidale.

CANBERRA FLORIADE

6 Days

27th September 2009

$1670 per person

Highlights: Regatta Point, Royal Mint, Telstra Tower, Embassy Drive, Cockington Green, National Library, High Court of Australia, New Parliament House, Australian War Memorial, Commonwealth Park Floriade Festival, National Museum of Australia. BLUE WATER WONDERLAND 10 Days 24th October 2009 $2570 per person - Hunter Valley / Blue Mountains Highlights: Port Stephens, Nelsons Bay, Hunter Valley Gardens, The Annual Rose Spectacular, Newcastle, The Talking Tram, Charming Morpeth, Gloucester, The Blue Mountains.

COOMA & THE SNOWY MOUNTAINS 6 Days

1st November 2009

$1655 per person

Highlights: Lakes Entrance, Cooma, Snowy Mountains Hydro Scheme, Dept. of Corrective Services Museum, Mt Kosciusko National Park, Perisher Valley, Charlotte Pass, Jindabyne, Thredbo, Lake Eucumbene, Tumut and much more...

TASMANIA

11 Days

9th November 2009

$3250 per person

CHRISTMAS on the FLEURIEU PENINSULA 5 Days

DRUMMING LESSONS All levels - All Styles Ring Paul Allen 0417 112 598

MUSIC TEACHING

23rd December 2009

$1560 per person

Highlights: Enjoy a relaxing Christmas Holiday in the picturesque surrounds of the Fleurieu Peninsula. It is the ideal place to explore Victor Harbor, Hahndorf, Goolwa and to see whales! On Christmas Day enjoy a traditional Christmas Dinner with all the trimmings.

Prices Include: Luxury Coach Travel, Motel Accommodation Twin Share, Admissions to Attractions & meals as stated on the itineraries, as well as Air Fares where applicable. *Norfolk Island, New Zealand and Borneo require passports. PICK UP & RETURN TO BENDIGO FOR BOOKINGS, BROCHURES OR MORE INFORMATION PHONE

FREE CALL 1800 814 320

OR YOUR LOCAL TRAVEL AGENT

CHURCH NOTICES

Abundant Life

PIANO TEACHER K. Flat/Golden Sq. area. Beginners welcome. Ph. Dorothy on 0427 805 374.

PUBLIC NOTICES Y Service Club of Bendigo Inc

Remedial Massage Therapists

7 Days

MUSIC TEACHING

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Prompt, Professional Health Care

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Donations of books, magazines and records are sought to assist our

EASTER BOOK SALE PROJECT Donations may be left in the Big Bin at YMCA Stadium (Mundy St) or

Christian Fellowship Contemporary Church Services Conducted each Sunday at 10am. and at 6.30pm. All Welcome

113 - 123 MacKenzie Street West, Golden Square. Ph: 5447 8943 Email: mail@alcf.org.au www.alcf.org.au

HEALTH SERVICES

phone 5442 2060, 5443 9080 for collection

What's On FRI 15 FEBRUARY

BENDIGO NATIVE PLANT GROUP - DVD showing from the daisy

study group, also display of plants in flower from membersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; s gardens. New members/visitors welcome. Contact John on g 5439-3473 or Eric on 5446-8736.

o s t e o p a t h

Dr. JESSICA CUNNINGHAM B. App. Sc. (Osteo), M. Ost.

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AUSTRALIAN RED CROSS BLOOD SERVICE - If you, or one of your

loved ones have ever needed blood, you already know how important it is. Many people today would not be alive if it wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t for Australiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s generous & voluntary, unpaid blood donors who give blood to help those in need. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s one of the things that we just expect to be there for us, but only a very small proportion (1 in 30) of people actually give blood. Yet sooner or later, 1 in 3 of us will need it. Call 131495 now to book in for an appointment to donate.

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FRI 2 JAN

LAKESIDE ASTRONOMY - As part of City of Greater Bendigoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

Summer in the Parks Festival, the Bgo District Astronomical Society will take pleasure in showing you the night sky above Bendigo. Enjoy a pleasant stroll around Lake Weeroona, & then view the wonder of the night sky through several telescopes. Take a night sky tour with Bendigo Planetarium Manager, Craig Kendal. Craig will use his amazing laser pointer to show you features of Orion, Pleiades, Venus, the Moon & other objects. Bring your family & friends to Lake Weeroona, just near the Boardwalk Restaurant at 9.15pm, weather permitting. Gold coin donation appreciated. Ph Craig 0400-712883 for more information. THE MALDON & BARINGHUP AGRICULTURE SHOW SOCIETY DANCE - At Maldon Community Centre, Francis St. 8pm till midnight. Live band, good supper. All welcome. For further information phone Ross on 5475-2582.

FINANCIAL SERVICES GOLD NUGGET MORTGAGES www.goldnuggetmortgages.com.au

At Gold Nugget Mortgages we have loans to suit any situation. So take a look and we can help dig up the right loan for you. If it be: â&#x20AC;˘ First home/No deposit loans â&#x20AC;˘ ReďŹ nancing â&#x20AC;˘ Self employed â&#x20AC;˘ Bad credit loans And lots more so take a look and contact me on 1300 535 951

FURNITURE REMOVALISTS

WED 7 JAN

BENDIGO CORNISH ASSOCIATION MEETING - Eaglehawk Fire

Station, 8pm. Contact PO Box 121, Eâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;hawk. 3556.

SUN 11 JAN

BENDIGO BRANCH OF PARENTS WITHOUT PARTNERS - Single parent

support group invites other single parents & their children to come along to their next general meeting & prospective new members meeting. (If you have been thinking about joining our group this is a fantastic opportunity to come along & see what we are about!) Tupperware Party following the meeting. Phone Raelea 0448-417295 or Steve 0434-785305 for further details.

SUN 18 JAN

WELLBEING DAY - Stress less & enjoy life, 10am-4pm

at Wellsford Forest Retreat, Huntly. Workshops, demonstrations, laughter club, information, road test alternate therapies, music, art. Get back to basics through nature, yoga, meditation, tai chi, nutrition & lots more. Bring a picnic lunch, relax, mix & enjoy meeting new people. Gold coin donation. Everyone welcome. For more informaton phone Yvonne 5447-9729, Cheryl 5448-3448 or Sandra 5449-3432. TALBOT FARMERS MARKET - Phone 5463-2001 for information or e-mail talbotfarmersmarket@bigpond.com

FRI 6 FEB CENTRAL VICTORIA MORRIS MINOR CAR CLUB INC GENERAL MEETING - 7.30pm at St Paulâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cathedral Parish Hall, 8 Myers

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1300 366 916 FURNITURE REMOVALISTS BENDIGO PRE-PAKS & MOVES Carton packing. Removals. Free Quotes. Carton Sales. We wont be beaten on Service & Price. Ph 5446 2507.

TALBOT FARMERS MARKET - Phone 5463-2001 for information or e-mail talbotfarmersmarket@bigpond.com

SAT 7 & SUN 8 MAR

KYNETON HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY INC - Annual Autumn Flower

Show in the Watts Pavilion, Kyneton Showgrounds, featuring dahlias, roses, cut flowers, vegetables, floral art & an excellent childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s section. 1-5pm Saturday, official opening at 3pm, Sunday 10am-4.30pm.

SUN 18 APR

MANDURANG PRIMARY SCHOOL (PS NO 1922) - Back To &

Commemoration. Further details later.

List your function now Community Notice Board is a joint effort between Radio KLFM and Bendigo Weekly. It is free to non-profit community groups. Send details 2 weeks before event to Radio KLFM P.O. Box 2997, Bendigo 3554. Fax: 5444 1388 or E-Mail: klfm@klfm.com.au

EXPERIENCE pizza staff wanted. Phone John 0412 906 200

EMPLOYMENT

St, Bgo. Enthusiasts of all Morris vehicles & interested persons welcome. Enquiries ph Lorna 5447-9929. All meetings are held on the first Friday of each month.

SUN 15 FEB

EMPLOYMENT

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Kangaroo Flat Community Group Ph 5447 9687 for job specification

TRAINING & EDUCATION

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(OH & S Induction) Ph: for booking 5448 7277 or 0418 487 277 Other training courses oďŹ&#x20AC;ered by VTAS Forklift, Plant, TraďŹ&#x192;c Control, Safe Work at Heights, ConďŹ ned Space, Cert III in T/Port & W/House

46 • Bendigo Weekly — Friday, January 2, 2009

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

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PERSONALS

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LAND FOR SALE

Hot Gals Live 24hrs $3.95m mobex 1902 280 070 or C/Cards 03 9600-0123

869 sqm Epsom, all services. $87,000. Must sell. Ph 5443 0239.

HOUSES WANTED

QUIET Court Location 1027m2 Epsom $98,000. Ph. 0417 483 124

3 BR BV with granny flat. Ph 5443 6682.

HOUSES FOR SALE FIRST home buyer. Grab this lovely home. Fully renovated, new kit, b /room, elec and plumbing, polished floorboards. $180,000 $200,000. Ph 0406 004 954

TO LET

Shared Accommodation Bendigo 657 Hargreaves St ID 356992 . . . . . . . $110 Two Bedrooms Long Gully 1/17 Arms St ID 355671 . . . . . . . . . . . $160 Kennington 8/8 Clarke St ID 358096 . . . . . . . . . . . $170 Bendigo 7/207 McIvor Rd ID 355903 . . . . . . . . $180 Strathdale 1A Cliff Ave Ave ID 355663 . . . . . . . . $190 Strathfieldsaye 338 Somerset Park Rd ID 358533 . . . . $200 Flora Hill 19 Churchill Ave ID 356766 . . . . . . . . $200 Kennington 1/48 Sternberg St ID 357063. . . . . . . . $200 Kennington 11/48 Sternberg St ID 356324 . . . . . . . $200 Flora Hill 4/43 Osborne St ID 358613 . . . . . . . . $210 White Hills 2/489 Napier St ID 358491 . . . . . . . . . $240 Three Bedrooms Bendigo 25 Condon St ID 356409 . . . . . . . . . . $220 Four Bedrooms Ironbark 80 Eaglehawk Rd ID 356775 . . . . . . . $230 Golden Square 170 McKenzie St West ID 358457 . . . . $230 Axedale 97 High St ID 354826. . . . . . . . . . . . . $265 Strathdale 48 Bolton Drive ID 356770 . . . . . . . . $300 Five Bedrooms Lockwood Sth 328 Maldon Rd ID 353288 . . . . . . . . . $400 Fully Furnished Bendigo 43 Carpenter St ID 346381 . . . . . . . . . $400 Lockwood Sth 328 Maldon Rd ID 353288 . . . . . . . . . $500 COMMERCIAL/RETAIL Bendigo Single office 3.3m x 3.3m plus 1 carpark $180 SHEDS/STORAGE Lockwood 24 x 12 shed, basic office, bathroom, ID 355304. $250 *Commercial Retail Properties may be subject to GST and outgoings.

• Are you happy with your current Property Manager?

• Do they provide you with excellent service?

• Are their management fees

competitive? If not, we can take care of all that is involved in changing agents, with simply no fuss to you at all. 77 Mitchell Street Bendigo Email janelle@crreid.com.au

PHONE 5410 0509 www.crreid.com.au

S/DALE

PROPERTIES BENDIGO 4 brm + 2 brm bungalow, reno, WIR, ensuite, 2 liv, elec cook, D/W, duct heat, s/s cool, c/fans, ent area, lge yd, gardener. $360 pw BENDIGO 3 brm reno S/B, WIR, BIRs, bath, 2 living, 2 W/C, gas cook, duct ... heat, evap cool, ent area, med enc yard, sgl c/port, roller.$300 pw 3 brm brick, sleepout, BIRs, 2 living, games, gas cook & heat, Q/HILL A/C, c/fans, lge carport roller door, shed, encl yd........ $260 pw JACKASS 2 brm Bv, lge townhouse, WIR, BIR, shower & bath, D/W, S/S FLAT app, elec cook, s/system, c/fans, sml yard, sgle gge.....$240pw BENDIGO 3 brm, BIRs, shower & bath, meals/family, lounge, s/s appl, S/S cool, heat, private yard, sgle garage, remote .........$240pw BENDIGO 3 brm Wb & study, 2 living, BIR x 4, ensuite, bath, elec cook, D/W, A/C, c/fans, shed, outdoor covered area ........... $220 pw NTH BGO 3 brm Bv, BIRS, gas cook & heat, bath, A/C, med size yard, garden shed, sgle carport. ........................................ $215 pw Q/HILL 2 brm reno cottage, ensuite, bath, gas & elec fac, A/C, encl yd, garden shed. Walk to CBD....................................... $210 pw S/GULLY 3 brm Wb bungalow, robes, sep dining, bath, gas cook, wood & gas heat, outside ent area, lge yard (not enc), dbl c/port. .. $210 pw NTH BGO 4 brm reno Wb, BIR x 2, new bathroom & kit, fresh paint, new carpet, bath, gas cook & heat, A/C, med yard, shed, sgle c/port.. $210 pw 3 brm Bv house, BIRs x 3, shower & bath, gas cook & heat, A/C, .. K/FLAT med enc yard, garden shed, single carport. ............... $200 pw NTH BGO 3 brm Bv home, robes x 2, gas cook, S/S heat & cool, gas heat, single gge......................................$190 pw F/HILL 2 brm Bv, BIRs, gas heat, elec cook, A/C, small yard, sgle cport, low maint, gardener supplied ......................................$155pw COMMERCIAL BENDIGO.. $1950pw + GST + outgoings High profile central

PTY LTD

BENDIGO REAL ESTATE

58 QUEEN ST, BENDIGO 3550 PH (03) 5441 4555

www.bendigorealestate.com.au HOUSES

STRATHFIELDSAYE, 30 Alexander Cl.... $370-$390pw Immac 4 brm + study, ens with dbl shower & vanity, bir's, kit s/steel app, dw & ptry, o/door ent area, Duct heat & cool, dbl gge & low maint yard. Avail Now. ASCOT/EPSOM, 2 Corella Crt ................ $335-$355pw Well pres 4brm BV home, lge main with wir, ens, 2 living areas, birs, dw, gwf, wm/ac, dble gge, sundry shed. Avail end Jan. GOLDEN SQUARE, 8 Taplan Crt ............ $255-$275pw 4brm BV, birs & wir, ens to main, gas appl, c/port & garden shed, a/c. Avail early Jan. EPSOM, 6 O'Sullivans Rd ....................... $245-$265pw Large 3brm home on 1.14 ha, 2 living areas, dw, sfh, duct cool, outdoor ent area, workshop, c/port. Avail mid Jan. EAST BENDIGO, 6/6 Fox St .................... $240-$260pw Immac 3brm t/house, open plan kit/meals/living area, s/s heat & cool, s/steel appl, dw, birs, sgl gge, outdoor paved ent area. Avail Now. KENNINGTON, 211 St Aidens Rd.......... $220 -$240pw Well presented 3brm WB home, birs, lounge w. a/c, cent heat, kitch/meals area, 3 pce b/rm, lockup gge, c/port. Avail Now. BENDIGO, 70 Strickland Rd ................... $190-$210pw 2brm freshly painted. Gas heat, a/c unit. Shower over bath, bir, single garage. Walk to town. Avail Now. KANGAROO FLAT, 7 Chapel St .............. $170-$185pw 2brm freshly painted, birs, shower & bath, gas appl, sgl gge & sgl c/port. Avail Now. RAYWOOD, 41 Inglewood St .................. $140-$170pw 2 brm, sep lounge (or 3rd brm), comb htg, sunroom & small study, gas cook. Avail Now.

UNITS

FLORA HILL, 1/22 Somerville St ............ $190-$200pw 2 brm near La Trobe Uni & buses, all gas plus a/c, freshly painted, new carpet, sgl c/port.

Bendigo Retail Shop. Fully equipped for food outlet, air conditioning/air curtain. Currently food outlet/catering.

105 MITCHELL STREET,

5444 9800 www.darrynmawby.com.au

$150p/w 2 Br BV unit, BIRs to main, gas appliances, enc rear yard, sgl c/port. Harley St. K/FLAT $165p/w 2 Br BV, BIRs, lounge with gas heating, small encl yard, sgl c/port. Hope St. BENDIGO $170p/w 2 Br unit, gas app, BIRs, c/port, close to Uni. Glencoe St. F/HILL $225p/w 2 Br home, BIRs, gas heat, a/c, lrg yard, dbl gge, close to uni. Churchill Ave. W/HILLS $250p/w 2 Br T/house, BIRs, s/s, kit w. d/wash, 3 pce b/room, sm yard, dbl gge. Raglan St. BENDIGO $250p/w 2 Br home, BIRs, gas heat, mod kit w. d/w, duct heat/cool, lge ent area, shed, encl yd. Drought St.

3 BEDROOMS G/SQUARE $190p/w 3 Br, BIRs to 2 rooms, gas heat, a/c, 3 pce b/room, g/shed & sgl carport. Cogo Crt. W/HILLS $215p/w 3 Br, BIRs, lge lounge, duct heat, s/s a/c, 3 pce b/room, gge/w/shop. Fifth Ave. K/FLAT $220p/w 3 Br, gas heat, a/c, 2 x living areas, c/port, lge shed. Church St. F/HILL $220p/w 3 Br, BIRs, kit gas cook, gas heat, a/c, 3 pce b/room, enc yard, c/port. Towers St. S/GULLY $225p/w 3 Br, lounge w. gas heat, kit, 3 pce b/ room, lge block w. sgl gge. Spring Gully Rd. BENDIGO $230p/w 3 Br, BIRs in 2, lge lounge, gas heat, gge, shed, encl yard, close to hospital. Thunder St. BENDIGO $240p/w 3 Br, gas heat, kit w. gas cook, enc yard, shedding, close to town. Baxter St. F/HILL $240p/w 3 Br, BIRs, gas heat, a/c, BIRs, 3pce b/ room, dbl gge, close to uni. Capper Crt. K/FLAT $240p/w 3 Br Mod T/house, BIRs, WIR & ens to main, 3 pce b/room, duct heat, evap cool, small g/shed. Lowe St. F/HILL $250p/w 3 Br, BIRs, gas heat, a/c, d/wash, reno b/room, garden shed, close to Uni. Curtin St. EPSOM $250p/w Mod dbl storey, 2 x liv areas, ens & WIR to main, BIR, duct cool, study area, lge block, shed. Station St. BENDIGO $280p/w Reno 3 Br, duct heat, mod kit, private courtyard w. decked area. Close CDB. Cobden St F/HILL $300p/w Near new 2 Br + study T/house, ens, WIR, mod kit w. d/w, s/s to each room, balcony, small rear yard, sgl garage. Race St. S/SAYE

This list is not to be used for Marketing or Business purposes by any third parties.

BENDIGO

1 & 2 BEDROOMS

4 BEDROOMS

To arrange an inspection of any of the above properties, please contact our office

JAYLEE DIXON

PROPERTY MANAGER

SAMANTHA LOVE PROPERTY MANAGER

5441 4555 BH

PROPERTIES FOR LEASE

HOUSES $240pw 28 Strickland St, EAST BENDIGO: 2 BR, BIR, shower & bath, dishwasher, reverse cycle air con, single garage. Avail 15 Jan. $330pw 6 Barwon Dve, STRATHDALE: Spacious 2 BR + study, open kit/ meals/dining, heat/cool, BIR’s, carport & gge, patio/BBQ. Avail Now.

COMMERCIAL $60 - $190 pm 9 Fitt Crt, East Bendigo. Storage sheds available, various sizes, safe, secure & private, 24/7 access, security deposit $50.

www.trevorandrew.com.au Renting Bendigo

nobody does it better 1/19 O’DEA CRES, KANGAROO FLAT - $215pw AVAIL NOW

• 2 Brms both with BIRs

• Gas heat & cook, a/c unit

• 3 piece bathroom

• Single LUG, enclosed yard

5442 6000 132 Mollison St Bendigo

www.eldersbendigo.com.au

Statewide Wildlife Rescue Emergency Service

$200pw 6 & 7/24 Trumble St, EAGLEHAWK: 2 BR, BIRs, shower & bath, heating, single garage. Avail Now.

Phone us today.

46 QUEEN STREET BENDIGO

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ATTENTION LANDLORDS

PROPERTIES MAY BE VIEWED ON OUR WEBSITE

0427 301 401

Trevor Andrew Real Estate

33 Wills Street, Bendigo | Call 5443 7088

5443 1744

HOUR

TO LET

Olivia

AUSTRALIAN RENTALS

$360p/w 4Br BV, ens, WIR, lge lounge, BIRs, 3 pce bathroom, duct heat/cool, inground pool, ent area, dbl garage. Centaur Cl. BENDIGO $450p/w Lge 4 Br, gas heat, a/c, reno kit, lge block, gge, close to CBD. Carpenter St. Contact our office on

5442 1122 84 MITCHELL STREET, BENDIGO

Property Managers Danny Clarke, Kellie Preece, Michelle Reynolds & Melanie Rose Properties may be viewed on our website www.raywhite.com

Email: rentals.bendigo@ljh.com.au

+%. 02%34/. REAL ESTATE

EAGLEHAWK - Hodgson St Lovely 3BR BV Unit, spacious lounge, sep kitchen, gas appl, garden shed, a/c. Avail 5/1/09 $180pw SPRING GULLY - Retreat Rd Reno 2BR WB flat, BIRs, lounge, gas wall furn, split system, new kit, gas HP, elec oven, bathroom, laundry, c/port. Avail Now. $180pw LONG GULLY - Eaglehawk Rd Delightful Californian 3 BR & study, gas heating, many original features, approx 5 min to $180pw CBD. Avail Now. BENDIGO - Casey St 3 BR WB, polished floorboards, lounge, gas heater, a/c, kitchen with gas stove, walking $180pw distance to city shops. Avail Now. KANGAROO FLAT - McLachlan St Lovely 1yo 2BR townhouse, BIRs, open plan lounge/kit/din, split system, gas HP & elec oven, d/washer, undercover parking & LU garage. $200pw Avail Now. GOLDEN SQUARE - High St Comfortable Cal bungalow, 3BR, 2 with BIR, polished floorboards, refurb kit, ducted heat, $210pw sunny deck overlooking backyard. Avail Now. WHITE HILLS - Raglan St Lovely refurb 3BR brick home, BIRs in 2 bedrooms, formal lnge, sep din, split system heat/ cool, gas heat & renov kit. LU carport with remote & 2 sheds. $230pw Avail Now. BENDIGO - Saunders St 3 BR BV unit with garage, fully encl rear yard, gas hot plates, dishwasher, 2 a/c, ducted $230pw heating. Avail Now. EAGLEHAWK - Watson Ave As new 4 BR BV family home, ensuite & BIRs, lounge, kit/din/fam area, gas HP & elec oven, dishwasher, central heating, SLU garage, $270pw garden shed. Avail 1/12/08 SPRING GULLY - Masefield St Exec 4 BR Bv family home with study, BIRs & ensuite to master, BIRs to other bedrooms, lounge/kitchen/dining. HP & d/washer, dbl LU $310pw garage. Avail 19/1/09.

LEASED

57 Wills Street, Bendigo

For full addresses and photos of these properties go to:

www.kenpreston.com

5444 5113

BENDIGO’S LARGEST SELECTION

AVAILABLE TO RENT

One & Two Bedroom Units/Houses .............................................. Three Bedroom Homes/Townhouses ............................................ Four & Five Bedroom Homes ........................................................ Josie Stewart PM Director

Makayla Ketterer Kelly Bardsley Krystal Widdows Narelle Watson Lauren Monahan Property Manager Property Manager Property Manager Property Manager Property Manager

Happy New Year

From the DCK Property Management Team Our office will close 2.00pm Wednesday 31 December and re-open 9.00am Saturday 3 January. We wish all our valued clients a happy and prosperous 2009

www.dck.com.au • 35 Queen Street Bendigo • 5440 5060

$125 - $280 p/week $175 - $450 p/week $240 - $450 p/week

Having trouble finding somewhere to Rent? Register your name and details on FIRST PRIORITY, and be notified of properties available to rent.

FURNISHED EXECUTIVE ACCOMMODATION 15/83-87 Arnold St Bendigo: 2 bed, balcony, dbl garage, heat & cool, short walk to CBD. from $550pw 182 Mc Crae St Bendigo: 3 bed cottage, heat & cooling, modern app, short walk to CBD from $480pw 9/83 Arnold St Bendigo: 2 bed, central, 2 storey, private parking, sec gates, balcony, quality plus from $550pw 136 Water St Bendigo: 2 bed, close to city & hospital, study office area, carport, opp restaurant from $440pw We’ve Got Executive Fully Furnished Accommodation available in many areas of Bendigo!! 52 Mitchell Street, Bendigo

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Bendigo Weekly

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• Prompt & Reliable Service • Reasonable Rates

Call Karen at Penny Wize for a competitive no obligation free quote.

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NMC

BENDIGO – 192a Barnard St – 3 brm apt - $280 p/w......LET BENDIGO – 192b Barnard St – 3 brm apt - $300 p/w......LET EAGLEHAWK – 15 The Heath – 5 brm home - $350 p/w....LET STRATHDALE – 1/10 Willow Drv – Tastefully renovated 2 brm unit with BIRs, stylish new kitchen, lounge with s/s heat/cool, slab heating in floor, garden shed & sgle c/port. Available Mid Jan - $210 p/w

FULLY FURNISHED EXECUTIVE HOMES BENDIGO – 131 Lloyd St - 3 brms with BIRs, main with ensuite, fully furnished throughout with modern décor, o/p kitchen/meals, large bright lounge with pol floors, ducted heat/cool, lovely shared courtyard, u/c shared parking & gardener inc in rental price. Available Now - $450 p/w BENDIGO – 131a Lloyd St - 1 brm with BIRs, fully furnished throughout, lounge with pol floors, gas heat & a/c, meals area with table & chairs & study nook with comp desk, lovely shared courtyard, u/c parking & gardener inc in rental price. Available Now - $300 p/w

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3 BR red brick house. 4 Carter St, Flora Hill. $175 per week. Available Now. Ph 0418 539 324. FULLY furnished room for rent in North Bgo, $100 p/w, includes all bills. Ph. 0412 753 462

ROOM for rent, available till March in excellent shared fully furnished residence in Flora Hill. $125 per week. Includes all bills. Close to Uni. For details phone 0408 434 249. ROOM to rent, Strathdale (close to Strath Village), suit working person or student to share house, no extras, b + din. Ph. 0438 973 026. SHARE - Strathdale 3 bdr hse, w/emp. fem., a/c, own bathrm, must be resp., prefer employ., $120 p/w + bond + exp. Ph. 0432 299 705

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92 QUEEN ST, (PO Box 332) BENDIGO. 3550. FLATS, UNITS & TOWN HOUSES

HOMES FOR RENT BENDIGO - $170 Cal. Bunglaow Wb & Rc Home, Gas Htr & Stove, Airconditioner, 2 Brms, Carport, Compact & Cosy, By Linerar Track - 229 McCrae St. BENDIGO - $190 Semi Modern Hardiplank Home, Lounge, Gas Htr, Aircon, Kit, Gas Stove & Hws, 3 Brms, Birs, Enclosed Yard, Carport - 28 Anderson St. BENDIGO - $195 Partly Renovated Solid Home, Gas Htr, Hotplates & Hws, Remote Aircon, elec Walloven, New Kit, 3 Brms, Birs, Enclosed Yard, Garage - 47 Bennett St. KENNINGTON - $205 Contemporary Wb 1960's Home, Formal Lounge, All Gas, Aircon, Kit/Meals, 3 Brms, Birs, includes your own private parklands - 12 Glencoe St. NORTH BENDIGO - $155 White Wb Home, Separate Lounge, Gas Htr & Hws, 3 Bedrooms, 2 Birs, Garage, Sizeable Block - 14 Moray Cres. QUARRY HILL - $225 Mid Vic Wb home, turret Window, Feature Living Areas, Gas Htr & Hws, 3 Brms, Double Carport, Beautiful, Classic Heritage - 88 Olinda St. NORTH BENDIGO - $225 Smart Bv Home, Gas Htr, Kit & Family, Aircon, Gas Stove, 3 Brms, Birs, Entertainer's Verandah Patio, Enc Yard, Long Carport, D/Garage - 11a Prouses Rd.

ARNOLD'S

Digger & Trenching Service •Post Holes •Trenching •Ripping •Rotary Hoeing •Levelling •4 in 1 Bucket Phone: 0419 471 541

CABINET MAKER

Kitchens, Bathrooms, Robes & Renos. Phone Terry 5441 5874 or 0428 845 271.

CALLUMS LANDSCAPING

Gardening, paving, retaining walls, stone work, concrete and bobcat work. Ph Callum 0400 596 837.

REGISTERED BUILDER From hanging a door to building your home. Ph. Ross 0400 227 604.

CAR REMOVALS. Ph 0409 955 152

CONCRETER Driveways Paths etc Free Quotes

Ph. 0428 381 925 CONCRETER

Driveways, paths, shed floors, spray on patterns, free quotes, no job too small. Ph 0408 204 114

Qualified

Pergolas, tiling, decks, carpentry, painting, office fitouts, car ports, bathroom & kitchen fitouts, fencing etc.

FURNITURE REMOVALS LOCAL AND INTERSTATE. RITCHIE'S

Ph Bassett Construction

0410 439 026 BOBCAT

Darren Southon. Bobcat and Tipper Hire. Free quotes. Ph 0412 359 656.

BUILDER

New homes, extensions, renovations, bathroom renos. Ph Harry 5444 0491 or 0408 575 604. CARPENTER Renovations. Alterations. No job too small. Free Quotes. Ph 0438 437 680.

PH 0408 567 273

No job Too Big or Too Small

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0413 212 249

GARDENING & HANDYMAN SERVICE

Mowing, Whipper Snippering, Edging, Tree Lopping, Gutters Cleaned, Rubbish Removal. $30 per hr. Pensioners $25 per hr.

Ph. Tony 0412 824 690.

FURNISHED & PARTLY SERVICED

McCabe’s Renovations & Restorations • Specialist in bathroom & kitchen renovations • No job too small • Restoring your home to its former glory or a No. 915342 modern makeover Call Brad McCabe for a free quote today on

5442 9000

Bobcat & Tipper Hire Backhoe Trenching Post Hole Borer

200 - 600mm diameter

Site Clearing Driveways Excavation Laser Levelling Rubbish Removal

VT - VY sedan Christmas special $2550 Full LPG conversion Government rebate of $2000 still available *Savings calculated on 20,000km travel at 11L per 100km

• Landscaping • Fencelines • Trenching• Post holes • Site Cuts • Backyard clean-ups Using our ten metre tipper and 4.5 ton skid steer NOW available is our BRAND NEW 5 TON EXCAVATOR WITH TILT BUCKET

Ph: Ron

Call Clint 0427 349 549

Mobile

0438 569 385

Peter Carr Plumbing & Gasfitting Pty. Ltd.

License No. 32710

A friendly, reliable, local plumbing team fully qualified in all aspects of plumbing

544 33 999 4 Nolan Street, Bendigo

450 6/

• Quality in all aspects of plumbing • FREE measure & quote

& Roofing

• All work guaranteed

For all your general plumbing & plumbing maintenance needs call us.

24 HOUR EMERGENCY SERVICE Ph 5446 1535 Fax 5446 9761 PO Box 54 Eaglehawk 179 Allies Rd, Myers Flat

ADAM SKINNER ROOFING Roof Restoration Specialising in: • Re-Bedding & Pointing • De-Mossing & High Pressure Cleaning • Box Gutter Replacement • Slate & Cement Tiles

F.J. Livens

• Roof or Ground Concrete Cleaning

Site Cleaning/Levelling Landscaping/Driveways Excavation/Trenching Site Cuts Rubbish Removal Tipper Hire 9 tonne

Contact Fred on 0429

• Qualified Roof Plumber Lic No 47160 Free Quotes, 6 yr Guarantee, Pensioner Discount RELIABLE SERVICE Ph Adam 0417 131 322 or 5435 2066

434 405

Ah: 5448 3366

SPECIALIST: Ultrasonic Blind Cleaning DRAPES: Cleaned on site LEATHER & FABRIC: Upholstery cleaning David & Margo Hague

Cut your fuel bill by $1200*per year

0417 511 159

HAVE THEM PROFESSIONALLY CLEANED Same day service

“Quality Properties for Quality Tenants!”

5442 5284

A qualified tradesman for over 17 years

Blinds and Curtains Dirty?

EASY PARKING NEAR THE CINEMAS. ALL INSPECTIONS BY APPOINTMENT.

BENDIGO LPG CONVERSIONS 148 STRICKLAND ROAD

GARDENING

Pruning, clean-ups, pest/weed control, rubbish removed & mowing. Complete garden care. Qualified. Ask for Bryan

CENTRAL BENDIGO - $395 Fully Furnished & Renovated Victorian Wb Home, Beautiful Lounge, 2 Brms, 2 Birs, Sunroom/Study, Serviced Fortnightly - 37 Cobden St.

ACCREDITED PROPERTY MANAGER

DIRTY WINDOWS

10% discount for January David Rance Cleaning. Ph 0428 829 875. D R E S S M A K I N G , alterations, costumes, Curtains. Ph 5449 3314.

Builder/Handyman

CENTRAL - $135 Older Wb Flat, Divided Home, All Gas, 2 Brms, Storeroom, Small Yard, Near Central Bgo & Lake 1/236 McCrae St. GOLDEN SQUARE - $160 Self Contained Bv Unit, Lounge, All Gas, Aircon, Kit, 2 Brms, 1 with Birs, Awnings, Security Doors, Carport, Crn Block - 98 Panton St. CENTRAL - $210 2-Storey Modern Red Bv Townhouse, Lounge, Dining, Kit, All Gas, 2 Brms, Birs, Carport, Beautiful Positioned Property - 112 Hargreaves St. KANGAROO FLAT - $160 Modern Bv Unit, Gas Htr & Hws, Aircon, 2 Brms, Carport, Small But Cute. In Quiet Andrew's Close – 2/9 Crusoe Rd. BENDIGO - $235 Ultra Mod Red Bv Home / Unit, Bright & Spacious Living Areas, Ducted Gas Heating, Aquamax Hws, 3 Brms, birs, closed C/Port - 152a Violet St. KANGAROO FLAT - $250 Mod Red Bv Unit, Lounge, Kit & Family, Gas Htr, 3 Remote Control Aircons, Gas H/Plates, Elec Oven, Gas Hws, 3 Brms, Birs, Enclosed Yard, Brick Garage - 1/94 Browning St. KENNINGTON - $225 Beautiful 10 Mth Old Bv Unit, Aircon, Gas H/P & Elec Oven, 2 Brms, Birs, Garage, V/Handy - 1/7 White St.

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CONCRETING

• Slate Impression • Coloured Driveways • Exposed Aggrigate • House & Shed Slabs • Formwork • Stencil

TO LET

Accepted

PHONE OR E-MAIL FOR A FREE QUOTE 5441 7519 - mr-clean@bigpond.com

sed Plumbe n e c r F.J. Livens Li Rain Water Tanks Supplied & Installed Hot Water Service Replacement Blocked Drains Machine Cleared All your General Plumbing Needs Contact Fred on Mobile: 0429 434 405 After Hours: 5448 3366

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Service

spotlight

One-stop service shop

Interact Us, a locally-based business, provides audio visual equipment installation from the planning stage right through to completion. Travis & Skye Toms, owner/operators, have extensive experience in the electrical retail industry. However, Interact Us have recently changed direction somewhat. Still involved in audio visual, they concentrate more in the business and education areas. They are heavily involved in the sales, installation and support of interactive whiteboards and associated products. “Our business did, though, take a slightly different path during this year,” said Travis. “We have branched out into the property maintenance/handyman area!” “Growing up in a trade oriented family, I have always been called upon by friends and family to assist with home projects, so we have started providing a handyman service,” he explained. “Building fences, painting, plastering, small renovations the list could go on.” “Centro Properties is one of our larger clients, for whom we do commercial maintenance. In the commercial area, we have been involved in installing speed humps, sign posts and barricades, painting, tiling, plastering, shop display modiﬁcations and general maintenance. You could say if it needs to be done we will do it.” Interact Us is fully insured and use licensed contractors where required, and they even have a Bobcat & Backhoe for hire. Both domestic and commercial clients can beneﬁt from this all-inclusive service. Whether for workplace or home-based needs, give Interact Us a call on 0428 872 847.

Holiday Home Care

Going away for a weekend, week or a month? We will water gardens, house plants, collect mail and feed your pets in the comfort of their own surrounds. 17 yrs experience.

Ph. 03 5441 3595

Cave’s Concreting

HandyRon

GARDENING

Qualified gardener. Over 30 yrs experience. •Whipper Snipping •Mowing •Weeding •Garden Clean Ups etc. •Insured Ph. 0409 023 304

Home Maintenance 0438 569 385

Truck and Machinery Training

& Handyman

Learn how to operate a Loader, Excavator, or Skid Steer • Fully Certiﬁed Trainer & Safety Advisor. • 1 on 1 or Groups

Small to Medium Concreting Driveways, Footpaths, Patios, Sheds No Job Too Small - Free Quotes

Ph Reg 0407 797 615 or 5435 3770 AH

TIME FOR YOURSELF!

GREG SMITH

muscles ....old injuries are troubling you

ELECTRICIAN

...you have migraine headaches or asthma

Tired of Waiting for a Tradesman

If... you are stressed out...you have stiff and sore

...you have an expectant mumʼs back

Ring Wendy 5447 1943

A qualified, experienced and caring masseur. 9am - 7.30pm ~ Weekend appointments available

Affordable Rate of $40 per hour SHERLOCK’S

SO IL WO RK S DINGO, BOBCAT & EXCAVATOR SERVICE

0418 507 709RECA/H 5448 3333 7821

TILER

Wall & Floor Tiling Water Proofing Bathroom Renovations

Ph. 0425 761 322 or 5439 5473

• Site clearing • Ripping • Quality work

WITH TIPPER TRUCK

Brian Wellington If you want it done let me be the one. Ph. 0418 506 542

• Award winning painter • FREE COLOUR CONSULTANCY SERVICE OVER 30 YEARS EXPERIENCE DELIVERY 6 DAYS DAYS DELIVERY 7

BENDIGO

MINI

Experience counts for painting company

CRETES FOR ALL YOUR NEW TO BENDIGO

FOR ALL YOUR SMALL SUPPLYS CONCRETE NEEDS CONCRETE TES MINICRETES MINICRETES MINICRETES MINICRET MINICRETES MINICRETES MINICRETESMINICRETES

DVD, TV, VCR tuning

All household Jobs. Pergolas. Renovations. Evaporative Cooler Sales & Servicing Ph. 5446 3202 or 0418 565 304

JUST JAC

Cleaning & Gardening Service. Owned & operated by women. Call Jacqui 0400 319 927.

DOMESTIC

WATER CARTAGE Prompt Reliable Service Ph Reg

0407 797 615 AH 5435 3770

Central Victoria 13 11 98

PLASTERER Qualified local 35 yrs experience Family Values Trusted Service Extensions, renovations and small jobs

Ph. Phillip 5446 1422

LACEY JOINERY Timber Windows Cedar & Vic Ash - Custom made: Any size or design.

KITCHENS & BATHROOM RENOVATIONS

SPOUT CLEANING SOLUTIONS

Reduce Fire Risk Spouts Vacuumed Spotlessly Pensioner Discounts

FULLY INSURED Clean Water Tanks Pool Cleaning

Ph Barry 5439 5867 or 0439 694 110

DIY

EXCAVATIONS

Over 20 years experience Ph/Fax 5439 3451

DINGO HIRE

• New or old TV, VCR, DVD • Digital TV’s & Set Top Box’s • Surround Sound • Austar • From $40

from $150 per day *Conditions Apply • 4 in 1 Bucket • Levelling/Ripping • Post Holes • 150ML Trenching

Ph: 0419 802 113

Phone Ron on 5447 7823 or 0431 609 423

GRAEME ROSEWALL

BENDIGO COPY CENTRE Just Bring Us Your Favourite Photo

•Tear Off Calendar $14

JOHN'S BUILDING MAINTENANCE

Competitive Prices

• Small jobs to large renovations • Bathroom & kitchen modiﬁcations • Garden maintenance

Mob: 0418 507 431 Ph: 5447 0360

1300 785 530 Professional & local Cleaners used. All police checked.

13,000 lt

JAMES SHERLOCK PH: 0407 472 775

PROMPT RELIABLE SERVICE VERY COMPETITIVE RATES

HOUSECLEANING

Licensed Water Carter

• NO JOB TOO BIG or TOO SMALL •

Painting and decorating today has certainly changed for the better says John Ferrari, and with 39 years experience in the industry. He has won wide acclaim as Top apprentice of the Year in 1972, Craftsman Award for Painting & Decorating in 1976 and the Spray Gun award at RMIT more recently. John also works with an experienced team and can tackle any job from new homes, renovations, extensions and everything in between. “We have better paint products, hard wearing ﬁnishes, equipment thatʼs easier to use and thousands of colours to choose from. “I use Solver Paints and the company support from them is fantastic. If I run into some really old surfaces and Iʼm not quite sure about something they will even send out their paint chemists and offer technical advice so that I can give the customer the best job available. “We also offer a colour consultancy which is usually used because of that very diverse range of colour options a customer faces. Itʼs not easy. “We enjoy working with our customers as we ﬁnd they are as interesting and colourful as the homes that we paint for them,” added John. Whether your particular job needs a delicate brush, or industrial spray painting equipment that will halve the hours necessary for completion, give John a call on 5447 0360 or 0418 507 431.

HOME MAINTENANCE

Want to get your Truck Licence?

Phone Peter 0409 173 754

• Trenching • Postholes • Laser Levelling

HANDY MAN

GENERAL REPAIRS. 30 yrs exp. Painting, carpentry, tiling etc. Contact Ron 5435 4084 or 0417 930 064

PIANO TUNING SERVICE & SALES

Phone

•Yearly Calendar $11

5447 9775

•12 Photo Calendar $30 •Christmas Cards 20 for $30 Framed Canvas Print 12" x 8" $61.95

Mobile 0427 349 070

Allans Walk, Bendigo.

Ph 5442 4788 or Fax 5441 7948 Email bencop@netconnect.com.au

Bricklaying Sick of waiting for a brickie? Over 10 Years Experience

Free Quotes

Ph: Nathan

5435 4106

(please leave message)

0407 507 841

Leave your green waste with us!

Bendigos largest sand, soil, gravel & decrotive stone supplier are now offering green waste recieval.

LITTLE RIPPER

Got some lawn clippings or prunnings to get rid of and need something for your garden or yard?

Trenching, Rotary Hoeing, Post Holes, Levelling 4 in one bucket,Tipper Hire.

Now you can do both at our depot 452 Epsom-Barnadown Rd

Or call 54 488 171 for more details

Digger Service

Ph: Glenn or Donna

5446 7163 or 0418 510 074

ervic services offered ser

FOR SALE

AFX Thunderloop slot car set, accessories, GC, $60. Ph. 0416 599 347

BLACK Wintec saddle, childs, $60. Ph 5448 4428

CEILING fan, rattan clipper light in box, $40. Ph 5442 5970

FISHER Price, booster seat for dining chair. $25. Ph 5448 3449.

REDGUM SPECIALS

SADDLE Club horse, remote control, 35cm, $20. Ph 5443 7810.

BLIND SALE SUMMER SPECIALS

CERAMIC pots, x4 small, $15ea. Large x1 $25. Ph 5448 4807.

FLOOR polisher, 16", Canterbury vacuum cleaner, Electrolux twin motor Z75. GC. $860. Ph. 0438 334 081

MOBILE Phone, LG TU500 with genuine handsfree car kit, EC, $200. Ph 0419 342 405.

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AIR

conditioner,

LG,

LAWN MOWING, whipper window type, $350 ono.

snipping $35hr/$30 pen. Pruning. $30hr / $25 pen. Rubbish removal $55 per load / $50 pen. General gardening. Ph. Michael 5448 5402 or 0407 448 249.

MOWING

Lawns & nature strips. Ph Johnny 0447 432 941.

PAINTER

Pensioner discount. Small repairs done. Phone Garry 0415 776 949.

PANEL BEATING

Spray painting, rust repairs. 25 yrs experience, cheap rates. Ph 5443 1710 or 0401 915 906.

PAVING

Driveways, pathways, all general paving & edging. Ph Ken 0419 374 062.

PLASTERER Additions, reno's, repairs. patching No job too small. Ph. 0429 968 107

POOLS POOLS POOLS

Aqua Clear Pool Services. Get your pool ready for summer call Dehne for a free quote 0418 711 643.

PUMP REPAIRS Fast efficient service by skilled pump mechanic. Midland Irrigation 140 to 148 High St, Bendigo. Ph 5442 5655

READ'S LANDSCAPING

Bobcat work, paving, edging, gravel areas, post holes, retaining walls. Trade Qualified. Ph. Stuart

0429 181 691

STEVE THE CLEANERUPPRA Is

your garden unsightly? Messy? In need of a clean up? Also deceased estates. Call Steve 5442 7553 or 0400 711 592.

Ph. 5441 1636

AIR conditioner, portable, evaporative, as new, $50. Ph 5442 2847. AIR conditioner, refrigerated, portable, $250ono. Ph 0407 343 911 AIR hockey table (Halex), & acc., as new, $150. Ph 5448 3393. AIR walker, EC, $80. Ph 5447 1743. AQUARIUM, 3', GC, incl. solid stand, 2x reflectors, filter & thermometer, gravel, glass lid, $150. Ph 5448 3393. AQUA Swim, T500G, thermo plastic, pool sand filter, GC. $250 ono. Ph 5448 3390

2000K trolley car jack, as new, $50. Ph 5443 6682. 3 PCE lounge suite, floral material, $100. Ph. 5443 4302

BLOCK out curtains, x2 pair, $15. Ph. 5441 3319 BLUE-RAY player, Samsung BD-P1500, full HD 1080, brand new, in unopened box, $280. Ph. 0447 099 407

Wine Barrels Limited stock

1/2 $45ea Full $90ea

AUTOMATIC garage door opener with hand transmitters, $150. Ph 0432 371 225.

Brennans Timber Yard 12 - 14 Belle Vue Rd Golden Square

A WINE barrel, $60. Ph. 5443 7841 or 0409 957 086 BABY back carrier, Papoose, metal frame, navy & green, EC, $45. Ph 0419 342 405. B A R f r i d g e , Westinghouse, EC, $180. Ph. 5442 7090 BASKETBALL boots, US size 8, Air Jordan, as new, $70. Ph. 0447 269 104 BED, double, $30. Ph 5447 1309. BED, single, Ikea, EC, white lacquer, with storage shelves underneath, $250 ono. Ph 5443 8392 BIKE, mountain, 15 speed, 24", Shimano, GC, $45. Ph 5446 3727

BIKE

Raleigh RS5000 mountain bike, sz small, 21 spd, Shimano, EC. $250. Repco bike carrier fits 3. $45.

Ph. 0418 509 717

5441 1146

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BSSC Essential Std Maths book, new, $40. Ph 5442 5970 BSSC towards an Enterprising Australia book. $25. Ph 5442 5060 BUSINESS Management, VCE 1 & 2, 7th ed. $35. Ph. 0408 342 707

CHEF wall oven, gas, f /forced, GC, $50 ono. Ph 5447 0076. CHILD care, change table with bath & selves. $60. Ph 5448 3449. CHILDS booster dining seat, boxed, $30. Ph 0401 146 490 CHILD'S Safe and Sound car seat, VGC, $90. Ph 5446 2193 CHILDS safety gate, metal with ext., EC. $40. Ph 0408 571 541

CARPET, brand new, $99 lot. Ph 5442 5108. CAR seat, 0 - 18 kg, box and manual, $100. Ph 0401 146 490. CASE, Samsonite utlra 3000, ideal cruises, VGC, $50. Ph 5446 3727.

FRIDGE, (bar), 48lt, GC, $65. Ph. 0417 160 603 FRIDGE, old style, Kelvinator, large, $100. Ph 5442 3445. FUTON, GC, $50. 0432 371 225.

GAME Boy, SP, 3 games & acc., EC, $85. Ph. 0427 433 183

MOTOR Cross boots, O'neill sz 8, $80. Ph. 0429 413 339

GIRTON PE back pack $15. Ph 0407 343 911

OFFICE chair, 5441 3319

COFFEE table x 2, glass top, gold frame, $80. Ph 0408 571 541

GO Kart, 5HP, B&S, roll cage, seat belts, $1200 ono. Ph. 0417 167 157

PATCH work rotary cutter, $30. Ph 5443 0835.

COMPUTER, laptop, Toshiba, Tecra Intel 1.6, 1 gig ram, Win XP, MS Office, $395. Ph. 0419 531 748

HAIR straightner/curler, ceramic plates, EC $20. Ph 5441 2516

$5.

Ph.

PIANO, Beale upright Parlour Semi Grand, iron frame, VGC, $1500. Ph. 5443 1646

CORDLESS drill/driver, Festool, like new, $250. Ph. 5441 4028 or 0417 337 533

HONDA CRV factory fitted rear seat covers, suit 2001 - 2006, $95. Ph 0419 342 405.

PIANOS A wide range of quality 2nd hand Pianos. Ph 5447 9775.

COT, change table and mattress, Target brand, Harbour in white, EC, $250 ono. Ph 5439 4390 or 0408 663 365.

KEYBOARD, Casio, Privia, EC, $800. Ph. 0419 557 264

PINE single bed inc matt $35. Ph 0407 343 911.

COMPUTER monitor, IBM, EC, $5. Ph 5444 1759

CRICKET keeping pads, Kookaburra, new, mens, $15. Ph 5444 1759

LADIES black leather jacket, size 10, $20. Ph 5443 9170. LADIES boots, brown, size 6, worn twice, $10. Ph 5443 9170 LAWN bowls, sz 1, heavy, Henselite, blk, GC, $45. Ph 5447 2362.

PLASTIC outdoor round table, $10. Ph 5441 3797 PORTABLE gas stove, $20. Ph 5448 4807. PRAM, Emmaljunga, navy, EC, $60. Ph. 0427 433 183

LIZARD cage, 1m x 450mm, new, $60. Ph 5447 9829

DINING table, 7 pce, Parker furniture, ext. table, cushioned seats, as new, $400. Ph. 0407 415 829

LOUNGE chair, x2, blk, GC, $25ea. Ph 5443 0835.

DYNABREEZE Indust fan, 750mm, EC, $100 ono. Ph 5442 1360

LOUNGE suite, brown tonings, $30. Ph 5448 4428

EXERCISE bike, old but works, $10. Ph 5442 2847.

LOUNGE suite, modular, $250. Ph. 5439 4595

FISHER & Paykel frost free 2 door, medium size refrigerator, EC, $150. Ph 5446 2739

MATHS Quest 7, 2 books, only homework. $49 lot. Ph. 0408 342 707

CCB Yr 9, Bekas Sekali, $10. Ph 0412 487 772.

FISHER Price baby car seat, new born - 18kg. $50. Ph 5448 3449.

MATTRESS, single foam, $20 ono. Ph 5444 4563 or 0421 341 221

CCB Yr 9 Essential Maths with CD, $20. Ph 0412 487 772.

FISHER Price baby activity wagon, boxed, $30. Ph 0401 146 490.

MIRROR, oval, gold, $45 ono. Ph 5444 4563 or 0421 341 221

VARIOUS SIZES From $6 ea D & M Design 188 Breen St, Golden Square.

Ph. 5443 7381

SHARP 3 CD changer, twin tape, am/fm, $50. Ph 5443 9631. SHED frame, steel gable trusses & uprights only, 18m x 9m x 3.6m. Comps available. $2,900. Ph. 5448 4988.

RIDE on mower, Viking, 12.5 B&S, 5 spd, 38" cut, EC, not much work, $2000. Ph. 0417 167 157

SINGLE bed, with wooden bedhead, $40. Ph 5442 2847.

SADDLE Caprilli, jumping, 17", $300. Ph 0400 245 279

SINGLE pine beds, stack together, inc matt, $75. Ph 0407 343 911

SUPERIOR LIGHTING New Led “OPEN” Sign

Restaurants, Bistros, Cafes etc

415 x 225mm $214 - Available Red, Blue, Green

Phone 5439 3254

PAVERS, clay, mixed colours, 25 cents each. Ph 0419 374 062.

HEFALUMP, purple elephant, large, as new, $20. Ph 0419 342 405.

MATHS Quest 10, 2nd ed. $35. Ph. 0408 342 707

Economical, Reliable & Fun Choice of 50cc & 70cc Cruising speed 35-40kph May be used as normal pedal bike. Handling is excellent. Ph Oz Bikes: 0407 189 166

MOTORBIKE helmet, Shoei, $350. Ph. 5441 4028 or 0417 337 533

CHRISTMAS/party lights, multi sets, $50 lot ono. Ph 5447 0076.

FIRE grate, new, $80. Ph 5449 6135.

CCB, Ess Maths book, yr 9, no CD, $20. Ph. 5442 1649

MOBILITY scooter, electric, Free Rider, 3 wheeler, like new, $650. Ph 0428 125 930 or 0429 130 656.

MOUNTAIN bike, 21 spd, Tarini small, GC, $95. Ph 5442 3445.

COT, white timber, with mattress, EC. $99. Ph 0418 330 639

CARAVAN Stove/oven, $55. Sink $35. Ph. 5442 9712

FRIDGES

and Freezers. Top brands from $195. Fully recond, 6 mths wty. 283 High St, G/Sq. Ph. 5441 1955

MOBILITY scooter, deluxe model, 4 wheel suspension, luxury seat, lights & basket, new made 2008, unused, new cost $3700, sell $2150. Can deliver. Ph. 0405 170 994

GAS stove top, Westinhouse, GC, $40 ono. Ph 5447 0076.

CARAVAN fridge, Electrolux, gas/elec., $360. Ph. 5442 9712

CCB Essential Maths CD. $5. Ph 5442 5060

BIRD cage, 1m tall, white, $50. Ph 5441 3797

CHAIR, suede, adjustable legs, arm rests, GC, $79. Ph 0428 125 930.

COT musical mobile, Pooh Bear, EC. $25. Ph 0408 571 541

Motorised Bikes New - from $750

CHAIR, elec recliner, GC, 95. Ph 0428 125 930.

CALCULATOR Ti84 plus, EC, $80. Ph 5443 4765

CCB boys s. 12 uniform, winter & summer, $60 lot. Ph 0412 487 772

25 yrs exp & Fully Insured.

FOR SALE

BLINDS, AWNINGS, ROLLER SHUTTERS & SECURITY DOORS. Free measure & quote. Southern Cross Blinds & Awnings, 141 High St K/Flat. Ph. 5447 9011

ARM chair, blue, electric, lifts, GC, $185. Ph 0428 125 930.

WINDOW CLEANER Reasonable Rates. Free Quotes. Ph. 0439 631 311 or 5433 3771

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Shade Umbrellas Bendigo • Choose from 2.7m - 5m diameters • 3600 rotating - simple “Easy Shade” • Factory Direct - D.I.Y. Installation or use our Professional Installation Team • Easily Moved and Relocatable • Pool Side - Clubs - Resorts - Commercial • 9 Exciting Designs

Call Today for a Free Quote Phone 03 5442 4948 or 0419 874 462 Email: bendigo@paradiseumbrellas.com www.bendigo.paradiseumbrellas.com

Water • Water • Water Save your garden now! No Rain - No Worries

From

PRINT, Jan Kooistra, timber frame, 110cm x 81cm, $45. Ph 0419 342 405.

$Aft3er R9eb5ate

PRINT, Jan Kooistra, timber frame, 102cm x 73cm, $45. Ph 0419 342 405.

Delivers up to 500L of filtered grey water per day to reuse in your garden. Qualifies for $500 rebate.

GREY WATER SOLUTION

QUANTITY of paper back western books, $20. Ph. 5441 3319 QUEEN bed suite, modern, slat bed, 2 bedside tables, tall boy, VGC, $450. Ph. 5442 6671 or 0408 108 424

Ph. Anthony 5443 4454

Member Plumbing Industry & Master Builder Green Living

BUTLER DEVELOPMENTS

FOR SALE

SLIDING door screen, new, Merino, $40. Ph 5449 6135.

TVS RECONDITIONED

Wine Barrels

SLOT car set, 15 straights & 11 curved sections, 2 cars, Career Evolution, $100 ono. Ph 5442 7429. SOLID pine dining table, 6 chairs, $250. Ph 5443 3317 or 0419 886 637 STROLLER, Mothers Choice, hood, blue, GC, $50. Ph 0419 342 405. STROLLER, Quicksmart, Safety 1st, red, folds into carry case, EC, $45. Ph 0419 342 405.

Silver, from $40. 3 mths warranty. Ph. 5443 5909

USB lead, m to m, new, $30 obo w/disk - new. Ph 5439 4796 VCE, Bus. Management, units 3 & 4, 7th ed., $30. Ph. 5442 7397 VCE English exam guide, 5442 5092.

Language $13. Ph

VCE Essential Legal Studies units 1 & 2, $35. Ph 5443 4765 VCE esst standard general Maths 1st Ed, GC, $15. Ph 0434 895 171 VCE graphic calculator Ti89, GC, $90. Ph 0434 895 171.

SUNFLOWER print, timber frame, 31cm x 25cm, $25. Ph 0419 342 405. TABLE and 4 chairs, matching bar stools, $200 lot. Ph. 5442 7090 TEXT books, Cert 4 Training & Assess, $60 lot. Ph 0400 519 989. TEXT books, C IV Bus Mgmnt HR & Mtg, $40 lot. Ph 0400 519 989. TEXT books, Real Estate Agent Rep, $40 lot Ph 0400 519 989.

VCE Macbeth, EC, $10. Ph 5443 4765 VCE, Maths World, Further Maths units 3 & 4, $30. Ph. 5442 7397 VCE, Nelson, Phys Ed., units 3 & 4, 4th ed., $30. Ph. 5442 7397 VCE PE, unit 3 & 4, Nelson, $45. Ph 5442 5092.

Limited stock

GARAGE SALES 7.30AM 11.30am Saturday only. Toys, clothes and furniture. 14 Weatherby Dve, Strathdale.

WANTED TO BUY

1/2 $45ea Full $90ea Brennans Timber Yard 12 - 14 Belle Vue Rd Golden Square

12 volt car fridge wanted, engel, Waeco or Evakool etc. Ph 0419 582 865.

CASH

146

WROUGHT iron, 7 pces, $50 lot. Ph 5449 6135. YAMAHA keyboard PSR260, EC with stand & sustain pedal, $300 ono. Ph 5443 8392 YR 8, Heinemann, Maths Zone, $15. Ph. 5449 6848 YR 8, Science Quest 2, $25. Ph. 5449 6848

VCE senior English work book, U 1/2, GC, $10. Ph 0434 895 171

VOLKSWAGON Kombi wanted to suit restoration or parts, any condition or any parts considered. Also other early models VW's wanted. Ph 0419 582 865

LIVESTOCK BABY rabbits, dwarf lopped, $15 each. Ph 0403 310 570. HORSES, beautiful grey colt, 2 x pally pinto fillies and pally mare. Ph 0401 726 839.

VHS video recorder, like new, $50. Ph 0408 233 227

TIMBER framed print, large, $35. Ph 0419 342 405.

TIMBER framed print, 100cm x 70cm, $25. Ph 0419 342 405. TRAMPOLINE, GC, $70. Ph 5442 3445. TRAVEL case, GC, $5. Ph 5446 3727.

Water Tanks & Drums

3000lt tanks $710 Slimline 2250lt, $1090 1000lt IBC tanks new $295 Plastic screw top drums $30

161 McIvor Hwy. Ph. 5443 6740

WATER Ski knee board, like new, $100. Ph. 0408 233 227 WED/deb dress, size 12, very elegant, $100. Ph 0437 564 279

TV cabinet, dark timber, tall with cupboard & drawers underneath, $250 ono. Ph 5448 8455

WET Suit, Rip Curl, kids 16, red/blk, EC, $25. Ph 0408 666 250.

TV, Palsonic, 51cm, remote, GWO, $50 ono. Ph. 5443 8798

WET Suit, Rip Curl, kids 14, grey /blk, EC, $25. Ph 0408 666 250.

TV, remote, blue, suit children's room, $30. Ph 0428 343 196.

WII game, De Blob, new in pack, was $79.95, sell $45. Ph 0400 115 423

GOT

KITTENS, free to good home, 3M, 1F, toilet trained. Ph. 5449 3934 SHEEP suffolk, 2 x ewes, maybe in lamb, 1 wether. $100 the lot. Ph 0400 332 486.

AGISTMENT

CARAVANS & TRAILERS 1985 Jayco pop top, 15' x 7'6", full annexe, front day/night, rear bumps, VGC, $8,500. Ph 5472 3788 or 0428 461 093. 6 X 4 trailer with crate, GC, $550 ono. Ph 0432 683 928

ADVANCE pop top, 17'6", island bed, front kitchen, elec brakes, annexe. $10,000. Ph 0419 582 249.

PRESTIGE JAYCO BENDIGO

New & Used Caravans, Pop-Tops & Campers. Large Range of Spare Parts & Acc. OPEN 6 DAYS SATURDAY TILL 4pm. 366 High St, Kangaroo Flat. 3555. Ph: (03) 5447 9977

WALL unit, $50. Ph 5443 0835. WASHING mcahine, Hoover, 5kg, working, $60. Ph 0429 018 868.

KELPIE pups, pedigree, 2 female, 10 weeks old, $400 each ono. Ph 5448 8332 or 0400 932 211.

Ideal

Gifts

Quality Books Produced in Bendigo

JAYCO pop top, 13ft, as new, used 3 times, easy to tow, elec brakes, kitchen never been used, island dbl bed, beautiful interior, $11,500 ono. Ph 5442 4775 or 0437 561 240

Bendigo a History

by Frank Cusack REVISED EDITION Hard Cover $37, Deluxe $165

The Bendigo Fire Brigade

by Donald A Walker Soft Cover $22.50, Hard Cover $45

POP top, Franklin, 15', annexe, $3000. Ph 5449 7192 or 0412 373 757

History of Bendigo

The Bendigo Weekly

HONDA scooter 80cc, reg, new auto clutch and battery, $750. Ph 0466 401 470

WRECKING BENDIGO COMMIDORE DISMANTLERS

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bezzo’s

diary January 2 Cycling Bay Classic Williamstown Soccer Melbourne Victory v Queensland Roar Telstra Dome

January 3 Cricket Australia V South Africa Sydney

January 9 Tennis Hopman Cup Perth

January 10 Swimming Pier to Pub Lorne Basketball South Dragons v New Zealand Melbourne

Sport

We are always looking at ways of creating pathways for children to become active

with Alan Besley

~ Drew Cathcart

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Christmas challenge a big draw A record 202 district golfers teed off in the Bertocchi Christmas Challenge at the Bendigo Golf Club. Among the big field were touring professional Andrew Martin and former international cricketer Michael Taylor as well as promising young guns Kris Mueck and Simon King. There were also several members of the Bendigo Country Week squad out on the course for the 4-ball best ball Stableford event which also attracted players from Neangar Park, Axedale, Belvoir Park and Heathcote. Winners of the giant Christmas Hams were the veteran duo of Des Sampson and Lindsay Koefed with 47 points. Enjoying a relaxing round over the holiday season Andrew Martin said it was an opportunity to catch up with family and friends. ‘’It was great to play alongside rising stars like Kris Mueck, he said. “He showed that he is going to make it and I’m sure we’ll see him on the pro tour sometime in the future.’’

Sports grants

Next year it is hoped to lure other Victorian based professionals of the calibre of Stuart Appleby and Jarrod Lyle as well as former Eaglehawk junior Heath Reed and retired touring pro Brett Ogle.

MAKING A SPLASH: Axedale golfer Kris Mueck plays a shot from a creekbed on Bendigo Golf Course.

Elite players pass on their sporting skills

January 11 Cycling National Road Championships Ballarat

January 14

January 18 Cycling Tour Down Under Adelaide

Night cricket returns to the Queen Elizabeth Oval tomorrow night when Sandhurst takes on Bendigo for the Ron Slattery Cup. The Twenty20 clash under lights is sure to attract a good holiday crowd with both teams expected to be a near full strength for their annual clash which is now in its fifth year. Both clubs are sharing the honours so far with two wins apiece. The clash will start at 7.30pm The game will start at 4.30pm.

summer Watch Bezzo’s horses to watch during the summer months Lodore Falls

Perusen The eight year old chestnut gelding showed he is in good form with a strong run last weekend. Jockey Steve Arnold had him in a forward position on the tight Monee Valley circuit and the horse finished the race off nicely to show he is ready to win soon. Hoodlum The Shane Fliedner trained galloper ran a handy race at Moonee Valley over 2040 metres to grab third prizemoney. Hoodlum is racing in good form and will pick up a distance race in town soon.

Junior sport participants can now source financial assistance in their quest to participate in state and national competitions. Through the generous sponsorship of prominent Bendigo accounting firm AFS and Associates we urge sporting personnel in need of financial help to represent this city in their chosen sport to apply for these monthly grants. Applications for the first round of funding open today and close at the end of the month. If you need assistance to represent your local club, association or representative team in elite competition then we want to hear from you. Simply send the details of your upcoming sports event and details of your local club and coach to bezzo@bendigoweekly.com.au Grant winners will be announced in early February.

Cricket returns

Tennis AAMI Classic Kooyong

A nice three year old filly from the Lee Freedman stable who ran home strongly to finish in the prizemoney at Moonee Valley last Saturday night. Will pick up a nice race in town soon.

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n WISE WORDS: Cricketer Jacob De Araugo passes on some tips to St Joseph’s student Jesse Matthews. Photo: Drew Cathcart

Young cricketers up to the crease Four of Bendigo’s elite young cricketers have become accredited Active After School Communities coaches. Jacob DeAraugo, Jonathan Davidson, Andrew Bourne and Ben Leed recently completed the community coach training program and they have been delivering cricket activities as part of the AASC program in local primary schools.

Northern Rivers regional cricket manager Travis Colley said the program will allow the region’s elite young cricketers to develop their own coaching skills. ‘’It’s a win for everyone involved and creates great links with the community through getting these young children involved in club sport,’’ he said. AASC regional manager Drew

Cathcart said having local cricketers join the program will encourage participants to join local cricket clubs. ‘’We are always looking at ways of creating pathways for children to become active through club participation,” he said. “The program is free and encourages primary school children to enjoy the benefits of a healthy active lifestyle,’’ he said.

Skipworth drafted After two seasons with the Bendigo Bombers talented midfielder Hayden Skipworth has been drafted by Essendon. The 25-year-old midfielder played 44 games for the Adelaide Crows before being delisted at the end of 2006 and then crossing the border to join the Bendigo Bombers. Essendon coach Matthew Knights says the flexibility that Skipworth will offer over the whole ground will be important to the team structure. “He has earned himself the opportunity to have a second crack at AFL football,” he said. “He will bring some real leadership and maturity to the group.’’

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Bendigo-trained pacer eyes victory in Hunter Cup

Bold Cruiser lines up for glory We have for may years seen a great field line up for the Jack Drechsler Memorial Hurdle and it has always been a race that has captured the attention of the big crowd at the second biggest race meeting of the year. Next month the hurdle is missing from the race day program and may never return.

n In form Bendigo-trained pacer Bold Cruiser is being set for next month’s $400,000 Hunter Cup. The seven year old has already won two of the feature handicap staying events this season with wins in the $70,000 Group 2 Kilmore Cup in October followed by victory in the $150,000 Tasmania Cup in Hobart. The horse thrives on contesting standing start events as he always begins speedily and takes up a handy position in the field. The Hunter Cup will be run at Moonee Valley on Saturday, February 7.

Heats are on n Fantastic night of harness racing at Lords Raceway last Saturday night with the heats of the Dullard Cup for the nation’s best trotters. Save A Sixpence and Sundons Tiavon were successful in the keenly contested races on the spacious Bendigo circuit and both runners look set to provide a wonderful race when the $50,000 final is contested at Moonee Valley this Saturday night.

Jumps off n Jumps racing is off the menu at the Bendigo Jockey Club. The Nursery of Champions is no longer on the jumps venues list following the Independent Review of Jumps Racing. Traditionally the first jumps race of the year is the Jack Drechsler Memorial Hurdle which has always been a feature of the popular Marong Cup program.

Sydney bound? n Sedgwick-trained trotter Su-

nana Asset could be Sydney bound. Owner Graham Old said the trotter is resting up in a lush paddock at South Muckleford after an arduous campaign. The Interdominion Trotters Championship is now off the menu and most likely the handy trotter will next be seen in action at Menangle.

Haring out n Eleanor Haring is out of the Bendigo Spirit side for the rest of the season. The 24 year old had knee surgery

WAY AHEAD: Bold Cruiser wins the 2008 Kilmore Pacing Cup. Photo:gary wild.

last week after falling awkwardly in a match against Logan and she will be a huge loss for the Spirit who are still clinging to a finals opportunity. The Spirit are enjoying a two week break and head to Canberra on Saturday January 10 to take on the bottom side AIS.

Diving in n The Bendigo Regional YMCA in conjunction with the Bendigo YMCA Divers have established the first synchronised dry land diving facility in regional Australia. The new facility is housed in the YMCA Stadium in Mundy Street and will enable more people to be exposed to the sport of diving as well as the development of the enormous pool of talented divers. An official opening is planned

for next week featuring Olympic gold medallist Chantelle Newbury.

Back on court n Another

Brad’s new focus n THERE is a big year ahead for Bendigo jockey Brad Rawiller. The popular jockey has spent much of the festive season riding at the Perth carnival but he will now focus on teaming up with the horse of the year Weekend Hussler who is set to resume in the Group One Lightning Stakes at Flemington later this month. Also on the agenda will be the Australia Stakes and the Futurity Stakes and then there is a trip to Dubai in March followed by Hong Kong in April.

big year coming up for netball star Bec Strahan. After a great 2008 with the New South Wales Swifts as well as the Australian Netball Team the former Bendigo player will soon be back in to full training and aiming for back to back ANZ Championships. Bec has so far spent her summer break learning to surf at Cronulla and she is looking forward to another big year on the netball court.

Hurdle missing n Central Victorians love their horse racing but sadly we will miss out on seeing jumps racing at the Bendigo Racecourse. The popular Marong Cup meeting will be the first local meeting to witness change.

Basketball back n The countdown is on to the start of the SEABL basketball season. Saturday, March 14 is locked in as the tip off to the new season and the Bendigo IGA Lady Braves and the Bendigo Telstra Braves both have opening round home games against Kilsyth.

Come and try bowling n A three day lawn bowls clinic is being conducted at the White Hills Bowling Club this Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. The come and try bowls sessions will start at 10am on each day. Participants are welcome to attend all three days and bowls are provided free of charge. Flat sole shoes must be worn by all players.

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Everyone who enters the Hawaiian Ironman has a different agenda

Step out of comfort areas to add extra challenge to your cycling

New year a chance to exceed the zone

IRON MAN: David Meade enjoys the exhilaration of competing. Photo: bendigo magazine

Happy New Year. May this year be one of exceeding your comfort zone in all aspects of life. May your sporting endeavours be a catalyst in making and building a sustainable commitment and produce stick-ability to see through what you start. I made a point of catching up with David Meade, a world class elite athlete and a great ambassador for Bendigo. He is mentor to many across Bendigo and a gentleman in among triathletes and ironmen. David is a very committed elite athlete and knows how hard it is to start a dream and see it to completion. “I am not sure that I can turn memories of agony into a message that sounds like fun,” he said. David also shared the breaking up of the three disciplines into separate events. Then having the mindset and capability to run them together in a sustainable sequence to complete every event with a goal for a personal best at each entry. The Hawaiian Ironman is arguably one of the toughest single day sporting events on earth. It doubles as the Ironman World Championships held annually. To qualify for the event potential athletes must qualify through one of the 19 ironman races held around the globe. Australia has two, Port Macquarie and Busselton.

The race distances are extreme. A 3.8 kilometre ocean swim, 180km cycle time trial followed by a 42.2km marathon run. The swim is a non-wetsuit event which makes it even more difficult as the wetsuit can provide buoyancy. The Hawaiian Ironman swim is straight out 1.9km and back. It is a mass start of about 2000. Being knocked around at the start is all part of the brutality of the race. The cycle leg is 180km, 90km out and back, the course is undulating with a long climb at the finish. The cycle leg goes through the barren lava fields with temperatures at 40-plus centigrade with strong crosswinds. There is no bunch riding allowed and if you’re caught riding behind someone, you’re disqualified. Once the cycle leg is completed it is off on to the Marathon run course. It is a 42.2km marathon back out into the lava fields. The run has one long descent down to the “energy lab” and then a large climb out. The run concludes at the finish line on the seafront in Kona. The Hawaiian Ironman originated in the 1970s and was formed by US servicemen arguing over who was the fittest. One was a swimmer who competed annually in the Honolulu open swim 3.8km.

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zac on track Bendigo cyclist Zac Dempster is about to embark on the next stage of his cycling journey. The 21 year old has just signed on with professional cycling team Bourgas / PONS Holding based in Belgium. ‘’This is something I have been striving for in my career,” he said. “I will now do a race program that allows me to compete at the highest level in some of the semi classics in Belgium. “Within two years the team aims to be on the

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alan besley pro tour against all the big European teams. “I leave Bendigo on January 12 and head to the very first training camp of our professional team in Europe. “One of my most important goals is to reach the biggest races in the world on the road.” Zac believes the Belgian pathway will provide

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winning ways: Zac Dempster has signed on with a Belgian cycling team.

him with the opportunity to do that. Just before leaving our shores the talented cyclist hopes he can secure just one more title on the road. Zac will contest the Australian Under 23 Road Championship at Ballarat next weekend. ‘’Training is going really well and I am in good shape,” he said. “I am really looking forward to such a prestigious road race in front of my family and friends before heading overseas.’’

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