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ISSUE 729 FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2011
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CFA report welcomed Page 3 ■ Families a tourism draw Page 3 ■ Town hall in demand Page 5 ON THE MOVE: The RDAV carriage program has been a big success. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN
Girls are back Miss Country Girl returns Page 9
On the market Churches for sale Page 7
Fairy time
Together like a horse and carriage THEY may have changed their name, but the aim remains the same. Riding Develops Abilities Victoria is the new name for RDAV
and does away with the word disabled. “In these times it seems more appropriate,” Bendigo RDA secretary Anne Prime said.
“It was voted in by our members in June. “Another great venture out here that has turned in to a success story is our carriage-driving program.
The group now has two horses and carriages working and a full book of 12 clients. “There is also a waiting list,” Anne said.
ON THE SPOT Stage magic Page 5
By BEN CAMERON
A NEW $25 million medical accommodation precinct in North Bendigo will help attract the best of the state’s young doctors and medical staff, according to Bendigo Health chief executive officer John Mulder. “This will put Bendigo right at the top of the tree in terms of capacity to attract young, quality junior doctors to this organisation,” he said at the Atkins Street site on Wednesday morning. “We’re trying to increase the
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number of young doctors trained and living in the area. “And this will certainly help our cause in that.” The new complex, next door to the North Bendigo football ground, will provide 120 one and two bedroom units. Construction is expected to begin at the end of the year, and be completed either at the end of 2012, or early 2013.
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Presently, Bendigo Health leases in excess of 120 residential properties around the city. “At the moment we bring doctors to Bendigo and place them in isolation really,” Mr Mulder said. “It’s a great community project considering the current shortage of housing in Bendigo.” Located 700 metres from Bendigo Health, Mr Mulder expected
the complex’s connecting roads wouldn’t be flooded by increased traffic. “Our doctors will walk to work,” he said. “It’s a stone’s throw away from Bendigo’s CBD. “Residents will be able to leave their car at home and enjoy the benefits and ease of commuting that inner-city living offers.”
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The first community engagement session was held this week. Mr Mulder is confident everyone will win. “This can only be good for the local community around here,” he said. However, Haven chief executive officer Ken Marchingo said the new complex will not improve Bendigo’s rental woes.
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