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ISSUE 1068 FRIDAY, MAY 4, 2018

Hundred reasons to smile STAFF and students from Holy Rosary Primary School dressed up on Tuesday to mark the 100-year anniversary of the school.

Many staff dressed as the religious men and women who staffed the school when Holy Rosary was constructed.

Students made the most of the chance to dress in old time clothing as well The school will celebrate its centenary this weekend.

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By SHARON KEMP

A GOVERNMENT jobs hub, another construction boost for Bendigo TAFE and land for law courts amount to almost $100 million in gains for Bendigo in this week’s state budget.

The state government expects the spending will create construction jobs and developer interest as a round of local infrastructure projects is completed in the city leading up to the Victorian election in November.

Completion dates for the new-

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est round of proposed projects are set within the term of the next government.

The budget showed the state government rationed its contribution to Bendigo, pitching in $16 million for the proposed $90m GovHub, enough, it hopes, to attract a private sector developer.

It also expects the City of Greater Bendigo to sell into the development buildings and land in the city

centre it owns, which are on the site of the proposed hub.

The council has identified four buildings that would be sold – the Lyttleton Terrace offices, the Jaara building, a St Andrews Avenue building and Mundy Place facing Mundy Street.

It leases the other three sites it occupies not including the Capital, Bendigo Art Gallery, the depot, visitor centres or maternal and child

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health centres. The sale would leave the council paying rent to the developer for office accommodation, but a spokesperson said although the long-term costs were still to be determined, there will be efficiencies gained from working in a new building and sharing with other government departments.

“The city’s main office was built in the 1960s so it does not meet modern, efficient office standards,”

the spokesperson said.

“By taking up a smaller footprint and operating mainly from one building, the city will reduce its utility costs and environmental outputs will be less.

“There’s also opportunities to share services and office equipment.

“This development, along with others to receive funding in (this week’s) budget will also activate the CBD. “You cannot put a value on projects that will drive economic activity.”

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Flooding on the map THE Bendigo Urban Flood Study and stage two of the White Hills and East Bendigo Heritage Study have been gazetted by the state government and now form part of the Greater Bendigo Planning Scheme.

The flood study, undertaken in 2013, is one of the largest and most comprehensive urban flood studies undertaken in Victoria and provides up to date flood mapping of Bendigo. It affects approximately 5000 properties.

Council’s Bernie O’Sullivan said the study and flooding controls would assist future land use planning and development decisions and help minimise risks to the Bendigo community from flooding.

“This amendment affects a large number of residents and we encourage anyone who would like more information to contact the city for assistance,” Mr O’Sullivan said.

NEW dwelling approvals have strengthened in Australia’s population and economic hotspots, with building approvals data for March showing total new dwelling approvals grew by 2.6 per cent during the month and were 14.5 per cent higher than a year earlier.

Housing Industry Association senior economist Shane Garrett said the areas with the strongest population growth were helping

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apartments. Detached house approvals haven’t been this high since April 2015.”

Mr Garrett said new home building activity would remain elevated over the near term, and strong population growth and a strong economy go hand in hand.

THE state government claims reforms to planning will make it easier to build or renovate a home, prevent deadly cladding fires and ensure Victoria’s apartments are built to the highest standards of quality.

The 2018/19 budget unveiled this week includes $14.7 million to slash red tape and get new homes and renovations finished faster by putting an end to protracted permit applications for simple projects.

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The government will provide $1m to Land Use Victoria for a new online portal that will give communities better access to information on public land.

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Housing stress remains

ANGLICARE Victoria regional director Francis Lynch remains the optimist despite the consistent dearth of rental homes in Bendigo affordable for people living on a minimum wage or welfare benefits.

The social service agency has produced the rental affordability snapshot for nine years covering Australian capital cities and regional centres.

“There is a fair degree of consistency year to year about the level of unaffordability,” Mr Lynch said.

The consistent result is that only one in 10 properties in the greater Bendigo area are affordable for people relying on welfare payments, and anyone on Newstart will find no home they can afford to rent without spending more than 30 per cent of their income.

That can leave young people and families at risk in share houses or feeling emotional or physical strain from the stress of paying the rent each week.

But Mr Lynch also wants it to be remembered that Bendigo remains more affordable than Melbourne.

“One of the great things about this report, even though there are a lot of negatives and a lot of woe, is that the affordability in regional Australia is better than metropolitan Australia,” he said.

And this: “I think there are a lot of opportunities for people individually to do things but also in partnerships with other people around them or other parts of the system.”

How to make housing more affordable in Australia, and not leave the nation’s poorest out in the cold, is a vexed issue, Mr Lynch said.

“Because there are so many players,” he said, including three levels of governments, financial institutions, community housing services and private sector buyers and sellers.

“I think genuinely housing affordability is something that most

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“It means you start to have difficulty paying for your gas, your water and your electricity, paying for food, paying for the cost of sending your kids to school,” he said.

“That is creating a whole lot of stress in these households and the

I think genuinely housing affordability is something that most people are worried about

people are worried about. The Australian dream is also about the hopes and dreams I have for my children, are they going to be able to afford to live where they want to live?

“There is just disagreement about how do we get there.”

Mr Lynch said there was little disagreement about the potential effects of housing stress.

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financial stress for those people becomes the mental health issues, or physical issues.

“I hesitate to talk about generalities but there are children who have grown in situations of financial hardship, they do start off on a bad footing and there will always be examples of children who have grown up in poverty who are very successful, who

have made their way through.

“But for many of those children, it will be a hard start to a hard life and they will find it hard to get ahead.

“And what we know is that households that are under quite a lot of financial stress are more likely to be experiencing family violence.

“It is pretty clear, that link.”

Anglicare’s snapshot included 277 houses across greater Bendigo but at median weekly rent of $320, only half were affordable to people drawing a minimum wage and only nine per cent were fit for someone on welfare payments without using up more than 30 per cent of their income.

Mr Lynch said increasing Newstart and extended the age young people could stay in foster care from 18 years to 21 years were potential solutions.

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family values: Nadine Bird has a photo taken with her husband Keith at the La Trobe graduation. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN

Students earn rewards of hard work La Trobe graduands had their few minutes of fame on stage at the Ulumbarra Theatre this week.

The graduating students gathered with family and friends to celebrate their years of study in a wide range of courses, from dentistry to outdoor education, business to speech pathology.

Many have already secured employment in their careers of choice, and many of those in Bendigo and surrounding regional areas.

Head of campus Rob Stephenson said La Trobe works hard to empower students to develop the skills and capabilities that employers are looking for.

“La Trobe graduates are prepared for the world of work, and stand out in the workplace for their adaptability and other critical skills,” he said.

Mr Stephenson said it was wonderful to see another 844 graduands celebrate gaining their bachelor and master degrees and PhDs this week.

“We’re hearing lots of great stories already about their lives after university and we look forward to many more as the years progress,” he said.

“We congratulate them on their remarkable achievements, and thank the family and friends who’ve supported them on their La Trobe journey.”

TREATMENT for addiction was getting better results than for other chronic conditions including asthma and hypertension, according to a leading academic with experience in Australia and the United Kingdom.

But persistent negative and hopeless stories about the disease meant people were waiting too long to seek treatment.

Monash University Professor Dan Lubman said 70 per cent of people with an active addiction successfully recovered.

He spoke to central Victorian health professionals at a forum in Bendigo his week.

Professor Lubman said it was an opportunity to reflect on what the sector was doing well and where it could improve.

With the increased effectiveness of treatment, there was the opportunity to change the stigma around addiction, get patients into treatment earlier and be rewarded with even better rates of recovery.

Professor Lubman suggested addiction could take its place alongside breast cancer and depression as a condition once submerged in the commu-

nity conscience by shame and now accepted as a treatable disease.

“I started in medicine 30 years ago and when I trained as a medical student, I used to work in a surgical clinic and I used to see women presenting for the first time with end stage breast cancer,” he said.

“They presented with end stage breast cancer because they were ashamed they had cancer and there was a whole community stigmisation of cancer and people thought there was no treatment.

“Now everyone is telling their stories and everybody knows if they spot anything wrong, to get help early.”

However, for addiction: “We never hear from people who make successful recoveries, who continued to contribute to Australian society.”

He said it took on average a decade from the start of an addiction problem for that person to seek help.

“One of the challenges we face is that when our clients get better, they don’t come back and see us,” Professor Lubman said.

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STATE BUDGET 2018

Cash for health THIS week’s budget included health and education spending which Bendigo could share in, the detail of which is likely to be announced ahead of the state election in November.

Announced before the budget was tabled on Tuesday was $5 million for Bendigo Health’s Golden Oaks aged care facility, $26m in road funding and money for primary schools in White Hills and Spring Gully.

The budget papers also revealed specific funding to bring an improved bus services to Junortoun and $2.05m for Kalimna Park and the Greater Bendigo National Park, including recruitment of traditional owner rangers.

Bendigo will also be the location of a new government procurement office designed to enhance regional businesses’ opportunities to gain government work. The city missed out on two specific health ini-

tiatives including an emergency department crisis hub and a residential treatment facility treating addiction.

But the state government is putting more than $100m into community-based health services, $153.8m into intensive community mental health services and $18.7m into outreach post-suicidal engagement sites, funds in which Bendigo could share.

There are also additional millions for immunisation programs targeting meningoccocal and flu, and the Victorian Patient Transport Assistance Scheme, particularly for regional residents.

For childhood education and protection, the budget includes $43m for new kinders, $225m to recruit 450 new child protection workers and $390m for out-of-home residential services.

Malmsbury youth detention centre will share in

$145m for a new fence and additional secure units and custodial staff.

More than $70m will recruit 130 park rangers in regional Victoria.

For local government, $20m is available for projects that aid sustainability, there is $100m up for grabs that can be used for country roads, $2m to help regional tourism boards and funding to transfer to centralised annual property valuations.

Most significantly for regional business is the budget’s cut to payroll tax to the lowest rate in Australia and half of that charged in Melbourne.

Margaret O’Rourke, speaking in her role as Regional Cities Victoria chairperson, said the representative body had asked in its state budget submission for investment and innovation.

“Our message has been heard,” she said.

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From Page 1 The promised $60m for Bendigo TAFE will “revitalise” its city campus and include a commercial precinct with the potential for income from a ground lease, the details of which have yet to be negotiated.

A Bendigo TAFE spokesman said the purpose behind the business plan that identified funding for revitalisation was to attract people onto the campus.

Training and skills minister Gail Tierney is in Bendigo today to review the plans that will see the creation of three distinct precincts, education, community and commercial.

Bendigo TAFE chief executive Trevor Schwenke said improvements to the campus would also “boost activity in the northern part of the Bendigo’s CBD”.

“We are very keen to keep the momentum going and we very much welcome funding in the budget so we can continue activating this important part of the city,” Mr Schwenke said.

Bendigo will share $20m with Werribee to acquire land to build new law courts, a sum that was necessary given the

FUTURE VIEW: An artist’s impression of the Hargreaves Street site. state government contributed more than $3m in this year’s budget to develop plans for new courts.

Court Services Victoria has put top priority on building new facilities in Bendigo given its concession that security arrangements at the Pall Mall building are below par.

It is unknown yet where the new courts will be built although the way is still open for construction on the Bendigo TAFE site which has the most talked about option.

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The budget contribution that has attracted the most talk is $172m to make priority TAFE and pre-apprenticeship courses free.

A separate initiative will allow students to attend an additional year of high school and graduate with an apprenticeship or traineeship. Bendigo has been identified as a hot spot for youth unemployment, a disadvantage the state Labor government will need to show it has tried to remedy before November.

CRITICS of the 2018-19 state budget say the state Labor government did nothing to help regional Victorians put food on the table and pay their electricity bills.

But the budget has won support from social service representatives and the City of Greater Bendigo, both groups hailing its measures that encourage job and economic opportunities.

Gaelle Broad, the Nationals candidate in the upcoming state election, is dubious about the budget’s intent.

She said seven months out from an election, “we’ve seen a string of projects announced in regional areas like Bendigo and Shepparton – both marginal seats”.

“But will Labor deliver on what’s been promised,” Ms Broad said.

She referred to projects including the West Gate Tunnel and level crossing removal, that had gone over budget and controversy about the funding of Labor’s “red shirts” campaign.

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She applauded measures promising free TAFE training and apprenticeship training while completing school.

“Growing our state means growing opportunity for our children, through stronger schools, better job pathways and genuine employment opportunities,” she said.

Bendigo mayor Margaret O’Rourke, said the city had done well out of the budget.

“The major projects that were announced will drive economic development in our community and all three levels of government have a role to play in doing that,” Cr O’Rourke said.

“Council will continue to advocate to both sides of politics for an election commitment to fund the development of the new law courts, they are absolutely necessary, but overall I am very pleased and am greatly looking forward to seeing these projects get up and out of the ground.”

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Liberal candidate Ian Ellis said Victorian families were worse off under the budget.

“Household bills are up, electricity costs are up over $300 a year, public transport costs are up, housing costs are up and taxes are up,” Mr Ellis said.

“It is tough enough for households to manage their finances and this budget is going to make it tougher.”

The budget includes a power-saving bonus and utility relief grant and the Labor government has referred to cost of living measures including a cap on rates and public transport fare discounts.

Victorian Council of Social Services chief executive Emma King said she expected further social policy announcements leading up to the election.

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Mixed results from NDIS

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A MOTHER with an intellectually disabled adult son has described how difficult she has found it to gain funding through the National Disability Insurance Scheme, particularly when it came to housing.

“It is very frustrating and most of the people in our group are worse off than they were under the previous system,” Noela Foreman, president of Quality Living Options, a group of older carers, said.

“That is not just the case in Bendigo, this is a national problem,” she said.

“Most of our members are in

their 60s, 70s and 80s... where will our kids live when we can no longer look after them?”

Ms Foreman said to qualify for the disability support for housing that is available, the information for it is very hard to find.

“Our local people don’t seem to have that information and we have had to really research it and there is not much at all. The unnecessary complexity is the biggest problem we face as parents,” she said.

Bendigo MP Lisa Chesters said the problem would be exacerbated by shifting NDIS call centre work to contractor Serco, which paid minimum wages to its staff and

therefore had a high turnover of workers.

“The person answering the phones supporting the families should be someone who has the skills and qualifications but also knows that this information is private,” Ms Chesters said.

“There are no guarantees about training when you outsource services, we have learnt from families they are already upset and frustrated with the level of skill and expertise with NDIS currently.

“Outsourcing it is just going to make it that much harder.”

Ms Chesters said the fix would be to reverse the decision to out-

source and directly employ call centre staff with the National Disability Insurance Agency which is delivering the insurance scheme.

She also pointed to a recent report by the Social Policy Research Centre at the University of New South Wales which found the NDIS pricing system did not cover the full costs of disability support.

“This report confirms the inadequate pricing structures of the NDIS do not allow for employment conditions that will attract and retain the necessary NDIS workforce,” Ms Chesters said.

But she conceded the scheme was working for many people

with a disability.

“What we have learned talking to people here in Bendigo is that if you are someone with a physical disability, a mobility issue then accessing the NDIS has been easy,” she said.

Improving experiences and interaction with the NDIS was a matter of high priority, a spokesperson for the NDIA said.

“While 83 per cent of surveyed participants recently rated their experience either good or very good, the NDIA acknowledges that this is not reflective of everyone’s experience with the NDIS,” the spokesperson said.

Ambulance times improve in city AMBULANCE response time improvements in Bendigo are in line with those across the state but are still failing to meet time targets set by paramedics.

In the third quarter of its 2017/18 reporting period, Ambulance Victoria reported its response to code one emergencies had improved both quarter-on-quarter and to the same time last year.

The increase from last quarter was 1.4 per cent, while over the course of the year it was three per cent.

The figures showed that 83 per cent of code one emergencies in Victoria were responded to within the benchmark time of 15 minutes for urban localities and metropolitan areas.

The time target for urban areas in 90 per cent, and state-wide the target is 85 per cent.

In Bendigo, 80.5 per cent of code one emergencies were responded to within 15 minutes, up five per cent on the same time last year.

That increase came as

paramedics attended just 12 fewer incidents than the 1385 at the same time last year.

The average response time was 11 minutes and 53 seconds, compared to 13 minutes and four seconds in the third quarter of 2016/17.

The average response time for the 1076 code two incidents recorded by paramedics was 24 minutes and five seconds.

Ambulance Victoria CEO Tony Walker said the organisation was well-prepared for the upcoming flu season with more paramedics and ambulances than ever before.

“While last year’s heavy flu season had a significant impact on the health of Victorians, we were able to not only meet demand but improve our response performance,” he said.

Mr Walker said the organisation was encouraged by its latest performance results and would keep working to improve the service for patients.

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Customers line up for new stadium THE newly-redeveloped Bendigo Stadium already has a list of suitors hoping to hold events at the facility according to its CEO. Nathan O’Neill is confident he has already impressed National Basketball League brass and will continue to see interest from other sporting codes as the grand opening date of the 4000-seat facil-

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extra work: The Country Fire Authority is adding equipment for accident rescue.

Kit boost for CFA THE CFA is throwing its support behind a campaign to reduce road trauma as new data shows fire crews are attending a record number of motor vehicle incidents.

This week is Road Safety Week, coinciding with an announcement from CFA chief officer Steve Warrington that CFA heavy pumpers would be upgraded with extra equipment to use at crash scenes.

Figures released this week show that in 2018, 10 per cent of CFA callouts have been to crashes.

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of road accidents crews attend has risen from 3291 in 2009 to 5303 in 2017, a 62 per cent increase.

“In an ideal world, we’d never have to respond to road collisions but this isn’t the case,” Mr Warrington said.

“We already have 26 rescue vehicles, which carry the ‘jaws of life’, a powerful cutting tool, vital to extrication of road accident victims.

“CFA have now commenced the roll out of road crash rescue support capabilities on heavy pumpers across the state as one of the

state’s first responders.

“The boosted pumpers will not only save lives but provide improved access to patients for Ambulance Victoria and decrease extrication time, improving overall outcomes of those involved in collisions.”

Last year, the CFA and Ambulance Victoria announced they would train firefighters with emergency medical response skills.

Mr Warrington said the CFA supported the Shine A Light On Road Safety campaign, which has been running throughout the week.

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New defibrillator the gift of life Victoria AED register at registermyaed.ambulance. vic.gov.au This online register provides local communities with the location of their nearest Defibrillator for quick and easy access in the event of a SCA. Businesses across the state were invited to apply to win one of five defibrillators in the hope to create greater access to the machines for all Victorians.

The unit will have public access so it can be used by the wider community in case of an emergency.

Alongside this initiative, SJAV is calling for mandatory defibrillators in the workplace, as new research reveals a worryingly low awareness among Victorians of this life-saving device in the workplace.

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Golden City Support Services is a provider of support services to people for disabilities, dementia and age-related conditions, and was chosen to receive the unit due to their work within the community.

Employee Jo Zeman said having a defibrillator on hand means they will now be able to provide life-saving support to their employees and patrons.

“We’re so excited to receive the defibrillator as it will give so many people peace of mind that if there is a medical emergency they will now be able to easily access one,” she said.

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But Bendigo Community Health Services is calling for tradespeople, community groups and businesses to help fit out the space to be called Fork in the Road.

Located beside BCHS at its central site in Hargreaves Street, financial grants including the most recent

$15,000 secured by Bendigo MP Lisa Chesters, the space needs a kitchen and coffee making area for learning opportunities in food handling and preparation skills.

“The hub will also be home to our Thursday Soup Kitchen, a shower and laundry and provide us with the opportunity to run peer support groups in areas such as alcohol and other drugs, our refugee families or youth,” chief executive Kim Sykes said.

Ms Sykes thanked Ms Chesters as well as the Andrews Foundation which delivered use of the space.

“What’s really good about this hub is that it’s in the centre of town and it’s right next to Bendigo Community Health Services, so it’s a gateway beyond just providing support for meals,” Ms Chesters said.

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register your pet PET registrations are now overdue and dog and cat owners risk a $317 fine if they do not re-register their pets immediately.

Council’s Caroline Grylls said more than 5500 dogs and 2000 cats are yet to be re-registered in Greater Bendigo.

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“Registration fees go towards the council’s services that respond to wandering dogs, dog attacks, nuisance problems like barking dogs, cat trespass and un-owned animals.”

Residents with any queries should contact the City of Greater Bendigo’s Safe and Healthy Environments Local Laws team on 5434 6000.

stage set for LIV Young Bendigo singer Liv Brereton has been invited by soprano Mirusia to sing on stage at the start of her concert on Friday night at The Capital.

Plus, ACA students will sing in the foyer before the event. Liv and co are very excited, with Liv saying she is honoured and thrilled to perform on the stage of The Capital.

Liv is an alumni of BSE College’s Academy of Creative Arts program and attends BSSC.

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Tenth run for a classic

With just over a week to go, registrations for the 2018 Mother’s Day Classic are flooding in.

This year marks the 10th anniversary of the Bendigo event with about 15,000 participants taking part since 2008 and almost $450,000 raised for breast cancer research.

Every dollar raised in the classic goes to the National Breast Cancer Foundation to fund life changing breast cancer research.

Research is still desperately needed with figures just released indicating breast cancer is now the most common cancer diagnosed for both males and females.

One in eight women will develop breast cancer before age 85 with an anticipated increase in 2018 taking the total to over 18,200 cases this year – that’s 49 new cases diagnosed every day.

on the move: There’s just over a week to go to the next Mother’s Day Classic.

Sadly, the death rate is also expected to rise with the estimate at over 3100 each year, or about eight deaths every day.

This year’s registrants come from all walks of life and participate for a variety of reasons.

Many have posted their support for loved ones lost, undergoing treatment or breast cancer survivors.

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family tradition to walk and spend precious time together, some just want to support a worthy cause.

Dress in your wackiest pink outfit and help make the 10th Bendigo Mother’s Day Classic the best yet.

Where: Beischer Park, Reservoir Road Strathdale. Start time: 8km run 8am, 4km run 9am, 4km walk 9am Online registrations: www.mothersdayclassic.com.au/bendigo

tackles #Metoo Talking Justice returns to Bendigo for Law Week 2018.

In light of the #MeToo movement, we ask if concerns about due process and the presumption of innocence are valid, and how do we balance the rights of an accused with the need to create a safe environment for women to share their stories?

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Take care with fire THE official Fire Danger Period may have ended earlier this week, but central Victorians have been urged to remain vigilant and to be aware of ongoing burn-offs and potential health hazards of smoke exposure.

Country Fire Authority north west region acting chief officer Gavin Thompson said residents wanting to conduct burn-offs on private property need to follow some basic rules, register their burn-offs first and foremost, check weather conditions as well as monitor the wind, and follow local council laws and regulations.

Bendigo has endured its driest start to the year since 2004, with just 41.4 millimetres of rainfall records to April 30, and April 15’s 10.2mm being the wettest day of the year so far.

Mr Thompson said CFA crews are wasting resources responding to false alarms because people are not registering their burn-offs.

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National Trust Bendigo branch president Peter Cox said the event will give people some idea of how some homes were built more than 140 years ago.

The house was built in 1874 by Thomas and Sarah Evans who had 13 children.

Thomas was a miner who died in 1900 when the house was transferred into Sarah’s name until her death in 1934. It remained in the family until 1950.

It is constructed of mud brick with 25-centimetrethick walls with a veranda

and a red brick parlour added in 1894.

Some of the internal mudbrick walls were converted to stud walls during a major renovation in the 1980s carried out by Heather Scovell and Ian Gardner.

The house still retains a large mudbrick fire place with a woodstove, a working well and the original toilet still stands in the yard on the fence line so that sewerage could be picked up from the street.

The parlour was a place where visitors were welcomed and did not have an entrance to the main house, however, a door was installed in 2008.

The house is set on an acre of land but was much

larger when some of the land was subdivided by George (Monkey) Evans, head teacher at California Gully State School from 1928 to 1934 around what is today known as Evans Street.

Justin Gill bought the property in the 1950s and subdivided more land around Gill Street, Hunter Street and Frank Court.

It was again subdivided in 2005 with five new houses being erected.

It has a heritage overlay meaning it can no longer be subdivided. The house has seven rooms and seven outbuildings.

“The design is unique in its simplicity but still retains an old world feeling,” Mr Cox said.

“You know you live in a period home. It has six exit doors allowing cool breezes through it during the summer months and easy exits to the garden.

“It is a house that stands the test of time, particularly in times of power outages. Its woodstove, oil lamps and thick walls provide all the necessary services.”

Hardhill will be open on Sunday from 10am to 4pm and is at 57 Green Street, California Gully just down from the California Gully Recreation Reserve.

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Coat drive for cool days COLOURFUL councillor Rod Fyffe OAM has made the first donation of the 2018 Bendigo Community Coat Drive.

Cr Fyffe visited Pristine Dry Cleaners in High Street on Monday to deliver some coats to manager Jane Townsend and Bendigo Community Health Services chief executive officer Kim Sykes.

The 2018 Bendigo Community Coat Drive runs from May 7 to May 26.

Pristine Dry Cleaners will dedicate a machine ev-

ery day for three weeks to ensure all donated items are cleaned before going to those in need this winter.

The drive received more than 1700 donations last year.

Ms Sykes said there were people in the community who went cold and hungry every winter.

“There are people in Bendigo living in cars or the streets and houses where there’s no money for heating,” Ms Sykes said.

“The coat drive is a great opportunity for the

community to help others in need. A coat or blanket makes a huge difference to someone really struggling.

“All the coats we collect will be distributed through our sites.”

Drop off points for coat donations are at Pristine Dry Cleaners, Shop 141/157-161 High Street, Bendigo and Bendigo Community Health Services at Bendigo Central – 165-171 Hargreaves Street; 3 Seymoure Street, Eaglehawk and 13 Helm Street, Kangaroo Flat.

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The collective’s mission is clear – by simply donating left-over, unused disposable nappies, Australians can help create a huge impact to families in desperate need.

Glenda Serpell of Sunshine Bendigo said the group is excited to be part of this national initiative.

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Bendigo Weekly – Friday, May 4, 2018 Contributions are not guaranteed to be included and may be edited for reasons of style or content. They will not be eligible for consideration if they contain defamatory material, or information of a personal nature which is not in the public domain. Name and address must be supplied. Letters should be no more than 250 words.

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Problems not hard to fix The Labor Party proposal noted in your news article, to clamp down on dodgy directors not paying superannuation and entitlements, is great.

Like most other political initiatives it won’t change anything though. It certainly won’t deal with the problem before a company goes belly up.

However, there is something that the federal government could do straight away to pull employers into line.

I worked as a management accountant for 40 years before retiring recently. At several companies I started at I found that they were already in deep trouble, and had a long list of outstanding withholding tax, superannuation, company tax, GST etc.

But one tax/obligation was NEVER in arrears at any of these companies – payroll tax was always up to date.

The reason for that is when a company is one day late remitting their payroll tax obligation they receive a phone call from the State Revenue Office.

A few days more and legal action is rolling. These people are on the ball, ensuring that the state gets its tax revenue promptly.

The ATO on the other hand? Not a peep from them despite months of arrears, sometimes nearly 12 months I have seen.

In effect the ATO, by being so lax and inefficient, is allowing employers who are struggling to keep their business temporarily afloat at the cost of employees and taxpayers. That is ultimately bad for the business, bad for the employees, and bad for taxpayers.

So the most urgent need is for the ATO to pick up their game, to do their job. One additional help then would be to legislate to funnel the superannuation remittances via a monthly BAS system so it is under the same regular scrutiny.

It’s not hard to fix these problems. If the State Revenue Office can do it, surely the ATO can.

Rob Robertson, Epsom

Questioning attitudes This letter is in response to former councillor Helen Leach’s letter (Whose strident voices? (Bendigo Weekly, April 27) in which she castigates me for my criticisms of strident right wing political views.

Firstly, if I “complain” about right wing politics, why does that automatically place me at “the far left”?

I have always believed that extremist attitudes at either end of the political spectrum are dangerous, and

the current political climate gives me no reason to change this opinion.

All doctrines and opinions need careful scrutiny, not mere blind acceptance. It is surely a sign of a healthy democracy when all beliefs and ideologies can be examined and discussed.

To suggest that one must be either far right or far left, therefore implying there is no middle ground, is simplistic at best.

Secondly, it must have escaped Ms Leach’s notice that I mentioned no names in my letter.

If she chooses to appoint herself defence counsel for the right, or assume that my letter is somehow a personal attack, then so be it.

But the words Ms Leach objects to are not used, as she seems to think, simply as name calling. I do not use words like xenophobic or compassionless, for example, merely because I disagree with right wing views.

I use these words to call out the attitudes for what they are, not to make personal accusations or score political points.

One would hope that political discourse in this country will eventually rise above such pettiness.

Julie Hopper, Bendigo

This girl can I hope women in Bendigo, Castlemaine and our region will be inspired to get active thanks to the powerful new campaign This Girl Can – Victoria launched recently by health promotion foundation VicHealth.

The campaign, now playing on our TV screens, is a local version of the world-renowned campaign by Sport England which inspired an incredible 3.9 million English women to ditch the couch and get active.

This Girl Can – Victoria aims to build upon this success and empower women across the state to get active and overcome feelings of judgement, fear and embarrassment which are stopping them from getting active.

The ad features everyday Victorian women – no airbrushed Instagram models – overcoming their fears and giving it a go, curves, jiggles, wrinkles and all.

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and in our neighbourhoods.

I encouraged local women to become part of the This Girl Can – Victoria community.

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Who has double standards?

In reply to Max Gamble’s letter (Bendigo Weekly, April 20.)

The hope was for Nanga Gnulle to continue as a business where the community for generations to come, could enjoy and celebrate in this amazing property.

Nanga Gnulle was sold in good faith to a family who not only expressed their plan to live on the property with their extended family, but confirmed this in local media.

However, this was clearly not their intention, as history has shown they never lived on the property after the sale and 18 months later transferred, not sold, the land to Jing Ling Pty Ltd, resulting in a planning application to demolish the entire site.

It is evident to me and many others, that they are the ones who have the double standard.

This campaign is much greater than I, with more than 120 objections submitted to council by residents from Bendigo and beyond.

Prominent architects, local historians and The National Trust have also voiced their concerns and recognition of the local significance of this

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property. Bendigo has an extraordinary history, including mid-century, and there are clearly many people who continue to value the protection of our heritage.

Cathy Spencer, Quarry Hill

Off the rails With a state election approaching we are now starting to see the big sales pitch to grab our attention from all sides of the political circus.

One being the opposition’s transport policy of improving trains and opening up train services through Ballarat, Maryborough, Donald and St Arnaud would be great.

But given the coalition’s track record with public transport and rail infrastructure over many years in government, seeing is believing.

It was the coalition that saw the decline and closures of a number of train lines that serviced our rural and regional towns over many years, resulting in the death of a vast majority of townships state wide.

The final blow was the sale and privatisation of the transport industry by the Kennett-led coalition government.

Will they be committed to getting the service back to the people in Mildura, replace the double line and complete the designated line for commuters on the Bendigo line from Sunbury to Southern Cross, along with putting more freight and dangerous goods back on the rail which will make our roads safer

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Their transport record has been off the rails for some time and only time will tell if their promises will be carried out.

Ivan Kitt, Bendigo

Promises fulfilled?

Before Victorians get carried away with the big taxpayer funded promises in the state budget this week we should keep a few things in mind: firstly the largesse is enabled by the sale of the Port of Melbourne, Snowy 2.0, and some hefty state taxes.

A bloated public service, growing at 10 per cent, will cause a huge drain on the state finances.

Another consideration is the question of why we are being promised what we should have, only in this election year?

Roads, bridges, hospitals and schools in Victoria have fallen into disrepair, but it takes an election to get action outside of metro Melbourne.

No amount of promises will make amends for the destruction of the CFA, the taxi and bus companies; Safe Schools propaganda; the massive rise in electricity costs and loss of reliable baseload power since Hazelwood was closed with no replacement.

And nothing will make us forget the election rorts.

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editorial

A better CBD

THE government jobs hub announced as part of this week’s state budget is an opportunity for a properly considered and inclusive solution to Bendigo’s ongoing CBD bus stop dramas and their impact upon nearby traders.

Where to locate – or more precisely, where to NOT locate the major bus stops, has been a subject of continuing frustration, anger and disappointment for traders, council and even bus users for several years.

A decision to place an upgraded bus stop and perspex shelter at the Mitchell Street end of the Hargreaves Mall some years ago has had the impact of a stink bomb on trade in the area for many.

The array of nearby vacant shops is testimony to the inappropriate solution thrust upon the community.

No matter where this facility is placed, trouble has always seemed to follow, but the time has come for it to be moved to a more appropriate location, and the GovHub – com-

Editorial Comment plete with up to 1000 office workers located in one purpose built complex on Lyttleton Terrace allows for a much needed and far broader rethink on public transport.

Buses need to run right past the front door of this proposed new building anyway – or very close to it.

If we are serious about activating space, about bringing more vibrancy into the heart of the city or about improving Hargreaves Mall, we must look at tackling all of these worthy aspirations as part of the same deal.

People enjoying the mall will help to better activate the space and ultimately this should mean there’s less space and opportunity for antisocial behaviour, and more space for people to enjoy.

Planning for this new building, which will be of a similar size to the

Bendigo Bank headquarters, needs to consider the surrounding area and how to best incorporate transport of all types.

The GovHub also effectively helps create an even greater focal point of the mall – or as Jacinta Allan describes it, effectively this new development and the Bendigo Bank building, bookend the mall.

Throw in further expansion on the Bendigo TAFE site, which could also ultimately become home to a major new court complex, and this new rush of inner city development activity not only promises to bring thousands more people into town every day, it will also highlight any inadequacies or imperfections in what we have to offer as well.

We should not have to settle for not quite good enough, and no one would argue that there are aspects within the CBD that are exactly that.

We owe it to traders to fix this situation, but we should not have to wait for a new building to start doing so.

mayor’s opinion

By Margaret O’Rourke City of Greater Bendigo Mayor

The next wave of greater Bendigo’s construction boom is about to hit.

When you get the call that your local members want to have a press conference at 8am on the day the state budget is announced, you get the feeling good things are coming our way.

And they are, to the tune of more than $90 million in state government funding.

There’s no question central Bendigo needs an injection of economic activity, so news the state government will invest $16m in the development of a GovHub and $59.9m to upgrade Bendigo TAFE’s city campus, one of two TAFEs to receive capital funding in the budget, is simply fantastic.

Why develop a GovHub? GovHubs put the customer first and focus on enhancing their overall experience of engaging government.

They are basically a one-stop-shop and are also being built in Ballarat and

the La Trobe Valley.

The City of Greater Bendigo will share the building with the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning, Regional Development Victoria, Parks Victoria and the Department of Economic Development, Jobs, Transport and Resources.

Plus 100 new jobs for greater Bendigo.

and more contemporary court facilities for the Loddon Campaspe region.

But council will continue to advocate for funding to complete the construction trifecta of law courts, GovHub and Bendigo TAFE redevelopment, and will push for a commitment to build the law courts from both sides of politics in the lead up to

“Government funding helps council deliver on its objective for greater Bendigo to be the world’s most liveable community�

More than 1000 people will work in the GovHub when it’s complete, which is great news for retail, hospitality and professional services businesses in the northern-end of central Bendigo. No doubt it will be a shot in the arm for them.

Council has also long advocated for the construction of new law courts, so to see Bendigo share in $20m to purchase land for this important project is a step in the right direction and demonstrates the state government’s commitment to delivering larger, safer

November’s state election.

These projects are the beginnings of what will be more than a $200m in investment in revitalising our city centre.

There’s also money in the state budget for improved public transport, $7m to plan for upgrades to the McIvor Highway and Bendigo-Redesdale Road.

Sections of the Calder Highway will also be upgraded between Bendigo and Mildura, a particularly great outcome for rural businesses that would be familiar with that stretch of road.

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In time, greater Bendigo will no doubt benefit from a range of funding programs that were announced, such as those designed to improve school buildings, health and wellbeing, and crime prevention.

Where else would you rather live?

The new Bendigo hospital is nearly complete, as is the Gurri Wanyarra Wellbeing Centre, Bendigo Stadium expansion and Bendigo Tennis Centre (grandstand about to start construction).

The new Bendigo airport runway was recently finished and a few years ago we celebrated the completion of Ulumbarra Theatre, Bendigo Art Gallery expansion, the new Bendigo Library and the Edwards Street multi-storey car park.

Government funding helps council deliver on its objective for greater Bendigo to be the world’s most liveable community.

These are the types of infrastructure, services and economic stimulation we need to remain at the forefront of regional living.

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The beauty of this system is that it also connects the indoors to the outdoors. With the patented Ziptrak balanced spring system it is as simple as pulling the blind down either full length or stopping at any point.

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Colin and Damien along with the crew at bUTE Trays and Accessories have manufactured thousands of steel trays for countless, hardworking customers, who demand their vehicles work as hard as they do.

At bUTE Trays they take exceptional pride in their fully welded steel trays that not only look good, but are functional as well.

All trays come standard with a mandrel bent hurdle and a choice of rear window protection at no extra charge.

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toolboxes, under-tray drawers, dog cages, tradesmans’ racks and truck trays. bUTE Trays can also customise trays to suit your needs, even build a tipper tray if required.

All bUTE trays are sandblasted, primed and powder coated at their factory allowing them to maintain utmost quality throughout the entire manufacturing process.

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Alternatively call out and speak to Colin and Damien personally about your needs at bUTE Trays, 19 to 21 Allen Street Epsom.

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Today Rod and his team’s knowledge is sought by automotive enthusiasts Australia wide for street and strip applications and everything in between from standard head work through to special one-off performance engine builds.

Rod already had oil running through his veins before he started his automotive engineering apprenticeship in the early 70s prior to establishing a reputation as a formidable drag racer, with a swag of national titles.

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They also have their own engine dyno and have been building engines for some of the best in the business, to reproduce the most powerful and efficient designs available for any application.

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Hayley Phillips, Jamie Engelmann and Paul Rodoni bring more than 30 years of combined hire experience to Eaglehawk Hire, where they welcome both past and future customers to call in and see what’s available along with friendly and sound advice.

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They can even refill your gas bottles or supply various size trailers for any task.

And if you’re into landscaping they even have skid-steer loaders and excavators for hire.

They can even help you spruce up your concrete areas with a selection of concrete sealers and the tools to get the job done.

“Our aim is good old fashioned customer service,” Hayley said.

Like other hire companies they have mowers, brush-cutters and more, for prices and further information you can check out their website or keep up to date with what’s new on their Facebook page.

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Friday, May 4 Star Wars Storytime: May the fourth be with you. Children are invited to have some Star Wars fun at the library. Dress ups and dads encouraged. Ages three to five years. Bendigo Library, 10.30am to 11.15am. No bookings required.

Saturday, May 5 My grandma lived in Bendigo: Discover how the Bendigo Family History Group can help add branches to your family tree. Celebrating the Australian Heritage Festival. 11am – noon, Bendigo Library. Bookings www.goldfieldslibraries.com Dance: Spring Gully Hall, 8pm – midnight.

Music by Mantel. Prizes and raffle. Home cooked supper. $9pp. Details: 5444 2953 Social Dance: Black and White Theme. Dress – formal, fun or fantasy. Greater Bendigo Danceland. 8pm – 11pm, St Andrew’s Uniting Church Hall, Myers St. Supper, lucky door, raffle. $8pp. Details: 5443 5380.

Car Boot Sale: 8am – 1pm in the grounds of St Mary’s Anglican Church, Kangaroo Flat.

Sausage sizzle, refreshments and bargains.

Small sites available. Details: 0418 145 105.

Saturday and Sunday, May 5, 6 Alpaca open farm: 10am – 4pm. Mums and crias on display, come and try activities, fleece improvement demonstrations, products and animals for sale. 5 Godfreys Road, Eppalock.

Monday, May 7 I think my great grandma had two husbands: starting family history research.

Celebrating the Australian Heritage Festival.

10am – 11am, Bendigo Library. Bookings www.goldfieldslibraries.com Tuesday, May 8 Butchers, bakers and candle makers in the archives: Stories and more about some of the occupations that can be researched through council and court records held by BRAC. Celebrating the Australian Heritage Festival.

2.30pm – 3.30pm, Bendigo Library. Bookings www.goldfieldslibraries.com Julian Hollis: The geology of Central Victoria.

Join geologist Dr Hollis in his discussion of the ancient geology of our region, in particular the formation of Castlemaine and its surrounds.

5.30pm – 6.30pm, Bendigo Library. Bookings www.goldfieldslibraries.com Thursday May 10 Who’s lived in my house – Part 2: Rates, directories and electoral rolls. How do you start looking for information about your house?

Celebrating the Australian Heritage Festival, 2pm – 3.30pm, Bendigo Library. Bookings www.goldfieldslibraries.com Old Time Dance: Eaglehawk Senior Citizens Hall, Darling St. Eaglehawk. 8pm – 11pm. $5pp. Details 5442 1815.

Mother’s Day Trading Table: For St John of God Hospital Auxiliary from 10am – 3pm. Atrium area of the hospital in Lily St. Cakes, preserves and handicrafts on sale. Details: 5439 7401.

Mallee memories B RIAN Carty made a promise to his father Thomas to create a book from his memoirs of life in the Mallee.

This month, Brian will visit Bendigo to launch that book, Giants of the Mallee.

The book is an insight into the developments, hardships, fun and frugal times of pioneers in the Mallee from 1890 until post-war Australia.

Brian will visit the Bendigo library on Wednesday, May 9 from 2pm to 3pm, linking in with the Australian Heritage Festival.

The event is free, but bookings are required. Book sales and signings will follow. For details and tickets go to www.goldfieldslibraries.com

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HE Australian Boys Choir is performing this weekend at the Sacred Heart Cathedral.

Earlier this year, the boys of the choir prepared their first performance of JS Bach’s motet, Jesu, meine Freude in just less than one month.

Artistic director Noel Ancell said their enthusiasm and determination to get this piece right took them to new heights.

“It stamped the live-broadcast performance with energy and excitement that thrilled their audience, both in the hall and by radio,” he said.

“A similar effect has been taking place as the boys, and the men of The Vocal Consort, work on the short Mass setting written by Mozart in Salzburg in 1773.

“This piece sparkles when performed by young singers.”

BENDIGO BOUND: The Australian Boys Choir.

Mr Ancell said the singers are accompanied by David MacFarlane on Chamber Organ and Laura Vaughan on Violone, and all are looking forward to when they will be performing these pieces in the cities which inspired them – Leipzig and Salzburg – later this year.

“The Vocal Consort will present

Tallis’ five-part a cappella setting of the Lamentations of Jeremiah, a piece all too rarely heard in this country,” he said.

Sacred Masterworks, The Australian Boys Choir and The Vocal Consort, Conducted by Noel Ancell OAM, Sunday, April 29, 2.30pm, St Paul’s Cathedral, 8 Myers Street.

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ROM the time of his 1872 purchase of Fortuna, George Lansell had begun to make significant changes to the property.

The Ballerstedts had previously developed a garden with mainly rare ornamental schrubs and the planting of some bulbs and perennials.

The area that the garden initially occupied was relatively small, however the new owner over the next few decades created something rather special.

Initially the garden was developed close to the house and Lansell had the front door swapped from the east to the western side.

The Fortuna battery had been enlarged and this in turn created far more mine sand tailings than previously.

Wooden flumes were constructed to direct the tailings towards the Chum and also Booth streets sides of the property.

The natural contours of the land dropped significantly towards these two streets. In fact what was being done was to create an extensive area of land that was practically level with the new entrance to the

MATERIAL HELP: The battery flume that helped build the frontages.

Fortuna mansion.

In the re-contouring of the land with tailings, a large area, the closest edge of which was some 50 metres from the steps up to the front door, this depression was left as a large roughly circular shape.

The depression was going to be developed as an ornamental and recreational lake. The concept of having this significant body of water became possible when Bendigo was connected to the Coliban water supply system.

One of the species planted was the Cupressus macrocarpa, commonly referred to as the Monterey Cyprus which originates

from California’s coastal areas, which, when left undisturbed, will live for over two and a half centuries.

There are two fine specimens on the east side of the lake of Araucaria bidwillii, or Bunya Pine, their natural habitat being South East Queensland.

This type of tree became popular during the 19th century. Really mature trees can grow to over 50 metres.

One tree which has quite a variety of names is the Ficus microcarpa, referred to as the Chinese, Taiwan or Malayan banyan, or Indian laurel.

It is also called the Small Fruited Fig and can grow to

a height of 15 metres.

One of the hundreds of different trees of the oak family is the Quercus or Maidenhair tree.

This is one of the younger trees in Lansell’s garden.

It is a deciduous tree having far more delicate foliage, as its name implies, than the common English Oak. Another Australian native is the Hibiscus Pattersonii or known also as the Pyramid Tree, Cow Itch Tree or the Norfolk Island Hibiscus.

This tree grows to a height of 40 metres. The flowers are an attractive mauve to pink colour.

George William Knight possibly supplied the planted row of Palmatum livistona palm.

Numerous very mature palms in the Bendigo district originated from the later Keck’s nursery.

Another indigenous tree is the Pittosporum undulatum known as Australian Cheesewood, Native Daphne or mock orange.

Since European settlement this tree’s habitat has increased markedly.

All of these varieties of tree thrived in Lansell’s gardens.

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$20 TIX

Sale Catalogue

Fundraiser for Bendigo Blues & Roots Music Festival:* GURRUMUL (PG)

in this week’s

FRI 11 MAY THE PARTY (MA 15+) 1.00pm ISLE OF DOGS (PG) 7.00pm

*Fundraiser screening bookings can be made through Star Cinema directly on 5446 2025

COMING SOON TO THE STAR CINEMA:

Loveless (May 12) / The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society / Wattstax (May 15 only) / Walkabout (May 22 only) / Midnight Oil 1984 (May 25 & 26 only) / I Am Not a Witch (May 20) / Last Flag Flying (May 26) / Breath (June 1) / & more...

Box office & licensed bar open 30 minutes prior to screening time.

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LocalClassifieds BOOK YOUR SPACE NOW! • Phone Jacinta on 5440 2514 or 1300 558 385

BendigoWeekly 38, 200 newspapers ay published every Frid Each week, 38,200 copies of the Bendigo Weekly are distributed, free of charge, to homes and businesses throughout Bendigo and the surrounding region.

More than double that of any other paper in our market.

PH 5440 2514 37-39 View Street Bendigo classifieds@bendigopublishing.com

HAIR DRESSING

HEALTH & FITNESS

Local Classifieds

MOBILE HAIRDRESSER

EMPOWERMENT THROUGH NUTRITION

To advertise in this section please call

Specializing in Seniors Call Jinie 0409 951 510.

FRIENDSHIP MAN 50+ seeks female 48+, not necessarily romantic, but for companionship, and social outings. Phone Phill 5446 1422

Specialising in: l Sports Nutrition l Increased Energy l Weight Loss l Improved Health

Elli McLeod Qualified Masseuse

- Therapeutic/Relaxation Massage - Foot Reflexology - Chinese Cupping - Numerology Readings

0413 850 990

1300 558 385

HEALTH & SPIRITUALITY

0435 417 285

MINDFUL SELF COMPASSION (MSC)

HAIRDRESSING

MOBILE HAIRDRESSER Do you need a style cut, blow wave, beard or hair trim? l Cuts only l Qualified l Experienced l 7 days l Bendigo Area l Ladies Mens and children I’ll come to you, in the comfort of your own home Call Daryl for an appointment 0428 740 717

Who’s New

MASSAGE

8 week evidence-based meditation program 7x 3 hour sessions, plus a full-day retreat Castlemaine 7 x Wednesdays 11.30am-2.30pm, starts 16th May Earlybird Fee (by 9th May): $369 Concession/$469 Full Maggie O’Shea Masters of Couple Counselling, MA, BSW, MAASW For more details: www.mindfulpresence.com.au e: maggie@mindfulcounselling.com.au | Ph: 0457 389 433

ALFIE RICHARD DELANEY

THOMAS JAMES CHAMBERLIN

was born at

Delaney of Bendigo.

was born at Bendigo Health April 29, 2018 2665 grams Son of Allise Harvey and Shaun Chamberlin of Bendigo.

Brother for Jess and Ash.

Bendigo Health April 16, 2018 3300 grams Son of Amy and Jake

LEWIS GREGORY SPROULE

BABY HANTAS

BENSON STEPHEN FITHALL

OLIVIA GRACE TRESIZE

was born at

was born at

was born at

was born at

Bendigo Health

Bendigo Health

Bendigo Health

Bendigo Health

April 30, 2018

April 30, 2018

April 29, 2018 3676 grams Son of Roxy and

April 30, 2018 3920 grams Son of Isabel McCallum and Nathan

3722 grams

3383 grams

Daughter of Ashley

Son of Keshia and

Wharton and

Tim Sproule

Hantas of Bendigo.

Austin Fithall

Nicholas Tresize

of Golden Square.

Brother for Amity.

of Maiden Gully.

of Long Gully.

JACK DYLAN McCLELLAND

LINCOLN JAMES KNIGHT

DOMINIC JOSHUA FLACK

JACK WILLIAM DIXON

was born at

was born at

was born at

Bendigo Health

Bendigo Health

Dylan McClelland

of Kyneton.

of Bealiba.

Brother for Khaleesi.

was born at Bendigo Health April 29, 2018 2932 grams Son of Hayley-Sade Franke and Billy Flack of Lockington.

Brother for Leo and Jaxon.

THOMAS LESLIE RING

LINUS PETER KERR

WYATT JOHN GLADSTONE

was born at Royal Woman’s Hospital April 25, 2018 3203 grams Son of Michelle and Michael Ring of Strathfieldsaye.

Brother for Charliize, Evie-Rose and Oscar.

was born at Bendigo Health April 27, 2018 3377 grams Son of Esther and Andrew Kerr of Flora Hill.

Brother for Verity, Theo and Moses.

was born at Bendigo Health March 16, 2018 4442 grams Son of Kara and Hamish Gladstone of Epsom.

Brother for Sienna and Millison.

April 30, 2018 3215 grams Son of Shelley and

April 28, 2018 3574 grams Son of Bianca Sharpe and Blake Knight

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St John of God April 27, 2018 3128 grams Son of Narelle and Glen Dixon of Axedale.

Brother for Abigail.

New!

Personalised Birth Announcements

Available when you purchase your little one’s photo.

Phone the office to order on

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(Not available to order on our website)

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HEALTH SERVICES

LYMPHATIC DRAINAGE • Post Surgical/Cosmetic • Lymphoedema & CDT • Swollen Limbs & Muscles

EMPLOYMENT WANTED

PUBLIC NOTICES

PUBLIC NOTICES

PART TIME work wanted, for 50yo male. Fork lift licence, prefer mornings, Bendigo area. Ph Andrew 0429 168 497

NEW DINING GROUP Single 50+ Tues nights 6pm + other events Heather 0417 101 590 Lyn 0434 433 122

DRAWING LESSONS

PUBLIC NOTICES

5446 1444

ROAD CLOSURE Sunday May 13, 2018

Mother’s Day Classic Qualifi Qual Q Qu ual alifi alifi ifie fie ed d Spo S Sp Sports port orts o rts ts T Therapist hera her he rapiistt Injury prevention and remedial therapies

Training for winter sports?

Achieve your goals through Sports Therapy Health fund registered l 361 Napier Street, Bendigo

No entry will be available into Cousins Street between Crook Street and Reservoir Road between 8am and 11am

Phone Ann 0407 237 123 www.aiasportstherapies.com

We apologise for any inconvenience caused and hope you take the opportunity to participate in the Mother’s Day Classic charity fun run and walk.

For further enquiries please contact: Gaye Harrington - Event Organiser Phone: 0406 973 877

FROM THE BIBLE

Acts 1 v 4 and 5

On one occasion, while he was eating with them, he gave them his command. “Do not leave Jerusalem, but wait for the gift my Father promised, which you have heard me speak about. For John baptized with water, but in a few days you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit.”

Southern Gateway Christian Church CHURCH SERVICE 10am Sunday Y Community Hall

(opposite Aldi Kangaroo Flat) Preacher:

Ps Peter Pritchard Ph 0413 682 999

PUBLIC NOTICES

DVA Outreach Service A Veterans’ Affairs Officer will be visiting Bendigo DHS (Centrelink) to conduct interviews on Monday 21st May 2018 10am - 12 noon

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EMPLOYMENT

EMPLOYMENT

Restaurant Manager Cook, and Chef

MODELS WANTED

re q u i re d fo r b u s y I n d i a n Restaurant in Bendigo.

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P O R T RA IT, B O U D O IR & GL A M O U R

(18+ ONLY)

CALL IAN ON 4433 1344 BENDIGO

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Trade d Q Qualifi lified dB Butcher h R Required i

Grocery distribution: Bendigo Baptist Community Care: Life Essentials, 214 Hargreaves St, Bendigo. Tues ght for thou and Thurs. 5441 4747.

Bendigo Family & Financial Services Inc: Myers Street, Bendigo. Ph: 5441 5277. Mon–Fri, 9am–5pm.

Long Gully Community House: Humboldt Dve. 5442 1165. Wed mornings (bread only).

Food Support 3556: Eaglehawk Community House, 19 Bright St. Ph: 5446 8322. Mon and Thurs, 9am2pm (school terms).

Foodcare 3556: Eaglehawk Uniting Church, cnr Peg Leg Rd/Kirkwood St, Thurs 1pm–3pm. Gold coin donation. Ph 0403 698 715.

Giving and Living Op Shop: Shed 3, 75 Beischer St, East Bendigo. Mon–Fri 10am-4pm, Sat 10am-1pm.

Ph: 5444 2882.

St Vincent de Paul: 16 Hopetoun St, Bendigo. 5443 5688. Mon/Tues/Thurs and Fri, 10am–1.30pm.

Kangaroo Flat–117 High St. 5447 9800. Mon–Wed, 10am–1pm, Fri 11am-2pm.

82 High St, Eaglehawk. Ph: 5446 2548. Tues and Thurs 10am–1pm, Friday 1pm–4pm Uniting Care Emergency Relief Centres: Bendigo: 25 Forest St. 5443 4972. Mon/Tue/Thur/Fri 10am-12.15pm and 1.30pm-3.45pm.

Kangaroo Flat: Cnr. Church and Camp sts. 5443 5458.

Tues and Fri 10am–1pm.

Victory Foodbank: 110 Garsed St. Bendigo. Ph: 5443 5998. Tues 10am–12pm.

Community Meals and Soup Kitchens:

Please call 1800 555 254 or email GeneralEnquiries@dva.gov.au

Phone Jacinta: 1300 558 385 classifieds@bendigopublishing.com

Classifieds 1300 558 385

PUBLIC NOTICES

231 - 245 Lyttleton Terrace, Bendigo Appointments are essential.

Spring Gully Children 4-5.30pm Phone Cheryle Ludbey: 0429 430 819

Employment Classifieds

8am - 11am

The organisers of the 2018 Bendigo Mother’s Day Classic wish to advise the following road will be closed to all traffic on Sunday 13th of May, 2018:

CHURCH NOTICES

Bendigo Weekly — Friday, May 4, 2018

Bendigo Community Health Soup Kitchen: The Arcade, 165-171 Hargreaves St, Bendigo. Ph: 5448 1600. Thurs, 4pm-4.45pm.

Bendigo Baptist Community Care Breakfast: Life Essentials, Mad Cow Cafe, 214 Hargreaves St, Bendigo.

5441 4747. Tues 7.45am.

Cafe 153 Community Breakfast: The Salvation Army Bendigo Worship Centre, 65-71 Mundy St, Bendigo (Gate 1). Sundays 8.45am-9.45am.

Eaglehawk Community House: 19 Bright St, Eaglehawk. 5446 8322. Tues 12 noon and 6pm.

Kangaroo Flat Community Meals: Rotary Gateway Park, High St, Kangaroo Flat, Wed 5.30pm-6.30pm.

Kangaroo Flat Uniting Church: Cnr Church and Camp sts, Kangaroo Flat. Ph: 5447 9998. Fourth Wednesday of every month, 12pm.

Not Just Soup - Soup Kitchen: A Reasonable Christianity Church, 237 High Street, Golden Square - back room (opposite Woolworths). Ph: 0404 559 769. Sun, 3.30pm-4.40pm, Thurs, 5pm-6pm.

FOODCARE3556: Eaglehawk Uniting Church, Peg Leg Rd Eaglehawk. Thurs 1pm–3pm. Gold coin donation.

Ph 0403 698 715.

Saltworks Community Meal: Eaglehawk Anglican Church, 63 High St, Eaglehawk. Ph: 5446 8251. Fri 5.45pm (except Jan or public holidays).

St Liborius Parish Centre: 50 Panton St, Eaglehawk.

5446 8235. Tues 11.30am (school terms).

Supplied by City of Greater Bendigo.

Become A CVGT Apprentice Or Trainee Current Bendigo Vacancies l Light Vehicle Apprenticeship l Concreting Traineeship l Apprentice Diesel Mechanic l Apprentice Chef l Business Traineeship l Painting Apprenticeship l Roof Plumbing Apprenticeship l Carpenter Apprenticeship l Electrical Apprenticeship l Parts Interpreter Apprenticeship

Hardwicks Meat Works Retail Outlet requires and exceptional trade qualified butcher to join our team.

Working as a part of an enthusiastic team, applicants will be expected to demonstrate: • Trade qualifications as a butcher • High food safety and personal hygiene standards • Commitment to occupational health and safety standards • Attention to details with an keen eye with presentation standards To succeed within our organization, applicants must be able to: • Work in a high paced team orientated environment • Display a positive attitude • Be available to work weekends when required • Have reliable transport If you are trade qualified butcher please forward you resume to: marcb@hardwicks.com.au

l Mechanical Plumbing Apprenticeship

(4 positions)

Other Locations l Apprentice Carpenter (out of trade)

- Northern Suburbs l Business Traineeship (Part-time) - Sunbury l Apprentice Chef - Sunbury l Apprentice Plumber (out of trade) - Albion

For more information or to apply online: cvgt.com.au

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Phone Jacinta: 1300 558 385 classifieds@bendigopublishing.com EMPLOYMENT DISTRIBUTORS WANTED Distribution of the 2018 White/Yellow Pages telephone directories in the Bendigo region will occur in May and we are seeking expressions of interest from reliable distributors to assist us with the deliveries.

Excellent opportunity for community, school and sporting groups to raise some extra funds, and/or for individuals and families to earn some extra cash.

Areas available across greater Bendigo, and regional towns including Castlemaine, Maryborough, Rochester, Echuca/Moama etc.

Must have a suitable vehicle (ute, van or car & trailer preferred).

Full instructions and support given.

GIVE IT A GO! GET FIT AND EARN EXTRA INCOME AT THE SAME TIME Email colleen@alldist.com.au or visit www.alldist.com.au for a Registration Form or call 0419 592 166 for further information

Coliban Transport Pty Ltd Urgent Meat Deliver Drivers Required We currently have vacancies for casual and permanent truck drivers to join our team based out of Kyneton Victoria.

The role requires you to deliver carcass & carton meat products to our valued customers throughout metropolitan and country Victoria.

Our ridged trucks are in excellent condition and we offer great wages and conditions to successful candidates.

Successful candidates must hold a current HR licence, demonstrate a clean driving record and be able to pass a drug and alcohol test along with a pre-employment medical.

Other responsibilities include: • Build strong working relationships with customers • Must be reliable & punctual • Have a liking to perform manual handling tasks • Meet customer deadlines • Demonstrate compliance with WHS & QA requirements • Previous experience in distribution of meat product would be ideal • Full training provided to successful applicants • Early morning starts If you are interested in this role please send your resume to marcb@hardwicks.com.au or alternatively if you would like to discuss the role in greater detail please contact Marc or Peter on 03 54 220 400.

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Heavy Duty Quickstage, No job too big or too small. Free Quotes, Competetitve prices.

Ben: 0400 910 790

DRESSMAKING

Bridal Alterations, Bridesmaids, Mother of the Bride, and Menswear tayloring Ph 0421 547 133

all types of brick and block work, chimneys and fireplaces.

Ph 5446 7057 or 0418 370 917 or 0458 438 930

SANDHURST EXCAVATIONS

for Home/Office 20 yrs experience, Police check, & refs Ph 0405 499 322

EXCAVATOR/BOBCAT SERVICE Gary Mob:0409 489 268

Cleaning, Steam clean or Dry clean $50 first room, $10 per room after that Ph 0439 374 389 Receipt & ABN supplied .

Services Offered

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Conditions apply. For private use only.

Pathways, Patios Garden Edging etc.

Ken Tresize Ph 0419 374 062

GARDENER

For all of your gardening needs. Call Marcus: 0401 018 677

CARPENTRY & MAINTENANCE Handyman Work, Lawn Mowing & Whippper Snipping. Phone Peter or Terry 0418 838 861

AXE CREEK CONCRETING

Just $3.25 per line (5 LINE MINIMUM)

New & old shed floors, Excavation work, Paths & Driveways, big or sml

1300 558 385

PH 0429 395 985

CENTRE STATE PLUMBING

Paths, Driveways, Cross overs, Sheds, Small & big jobs, Reasonable rates.

Seniors Discount Free quotes.

Ph. 0422 424 348.

1300 558 385

EPSOM PAVING

CONCRETER

CONCRETER

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DD HANDYMAN & MAINTENANCE SERVICE All types of household jobs inc garden maint.

Phone 0409 949 111

Local Classifieds

Paths, Driveways, Sheds etc, 45 years experience Ph. 0428 381 925

Local Classifieds

1300 558 385

No job too big No job too small Ph 0417 127 131

CLEANER

Paid volunteer Telemarketers wanted for Charity. Monday Friday. Ph 5444 1353

(5 LINE MINIMUM)

BRICKLAYING

CLEANING & CARPET

PHONE PEOPLE REQUIRED

$3.25 per line

BRICKLAYERS

BATHROOM RENOVATIONS Complete bathroom makeovers & alterations.

34 yrs exp by qual tradesman.

Servicing Bendigo - Castlemaine & surrounding districts.

FREE Quote phone Rod Cox 0419 267 672 or 4406 6019.

CONCRETING

Cameron Concrete Domestic & Commercial.

For all your concrete requirements..

Call Rod 0400 611 016 Free Quotes & advice.

30 years experience

PLASTERER EXPERIENCED LOCAL PLASTERER

Rates from $40p/h Pensioner 10% Disc.

• Holes Patched • Renovations • Painting

PJ TAYLOR

5446 1422 0448 713 499

PLASTER

All types of plastering.

• Home Maintenance • Tiling • Painting • Carpentry. Free quotes.

Ph. Brian 0407 679 618

PLASTERER

30 years experience.

Patching, Renovations, Fancy Cornice, No job too small, Call Leon for a free quote: 0411 984 449 Lic

MAINTENANCE

Renovations/New Homes Mob: 0439 637 946 or Ph:03 5444 4681

PLUMBER 111684

Blocked drains Hot water units Bathrooms, Kitchens, Treatment plants Maintenance Ph 0403 962 817

LAWN MOWING, WHIPPER SNIPPING

$35 per hr / $30 pen Delivery of Garden Products Spraying (Roundup) $35 per hr/ $30 pen (no weeding) Rubbish Removal $80 load/ $70 pen (incl tip fee $35) for 7x4 square box trailer.

Mattresses (+ $20 tip fee ea) NO tyres or rock/clean fill.

Cash only

Ph Mick 0407 448 249

WEEDING

Will hand weed garden beds, reliable service, $25.00 p/hour Ph Jim 0431 304 727

WONDER WINDOW

WOMEN CLEANING

EXCELLENT service, great rates. Ph Simone 0430 349 332

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Services Offered AIR CONDITIONING

BOBCAT / EARTHMOVING • 1.7 Tonne Mini Digger on Trailer • 900, 450, 300mm Buckets Plus Ripper • Post Hole Auger 300 & 450mm available • 5 Tonne Excavator Available for Hire with Rock Breaker • Dry & Wet Hire Available • 7 Days - Mon-Sun

WANT RELIABILITY? We guarantee to be on site within 10 minutes of the agreed time.. PLUS a 6 Year Warranty GREE & Mitsubishi Split System Inverter Air Conditioners

Phone Ben on 0408 10 59 59 or Book online at www.stanalec.com.au

TempTech BENDIGO

AIR CONDITIONING

BUILDERS

COMPUTERS

WhiteHat Computers Bendigo

DBM-1122 DB-U-28169

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Android/iOS device Encryption & Secure VPN Setups. l Home/Business WiFi Network Security Audits. l Facebook & Other Virus/Malware Removal. l All PC/Mac Repairs & Troubleshooting. l Remote Access Software Configurations. l Your Home or Our Office. l $45 per hour / No Call-Out fee for Greater Bgo area l Pensioner & Primary Producer Discounts!

SOUTHERN CROSS RESTUMPING

Building Permits Arranged + 20 Years Experience

Ph: 0400 319 094 A: PO Box 304, Eaglehawk 3556 E: townsmith@bigpond.com

Ph 0429 171 697

• Decks • Pergolas • Fencing • Retaining Walls • Bathroom Reno’s • Renovations • Lock up’s • Fix outs

718 Strathfieldsaye Road, Strathfieldsaye

Servicing all of Central Victoria I Pensioner discounts Gas heaters should be serviced yearly to keep them running SAFELY & EFFICIENTLY

For peace of mind this winter, call Temptech Reg Licence No. 47315

Ph Nathan 0407 972 717

Call Simon

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0428 552 241

ANTENNAS

Email: sp_mitchell@bigpond.com

Jeoff Milne 5447 2476 Mob 0425 728 336

BUILDERS

CONVEYANCING

BUSINESS AND PROPERTY CONVEYANCING SERVICE

BOBCAT / EARTHMOVING 1.5 TONNE MINI EXCAVATOR FOR HIRE

Real Estate Business transfer Free legal advice

Custom Homes l Extensions l Renovations

ADDED TO THE FLEET: BOBCAT/SKIDSTEER

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Ph Joey Q: 0401 251 919

TV Tuning from $40 • Servicing Bendigo & Surrounds • Aerials & additional aerial points • Satellite & Computer Setups ps • Digital/Smart TV’s • Home Theatre, Wall Mount • DVD, Recorders & Foxtel • Installed & explained

GARDAM E X C AVA T I O N

5447 7823 or 0431 609 423 BOBCAT / EARTHMOVING

Matt” A “ Excavations and Landscaping Excavator, Tipper & Bobcat

l Hole Boring l Trenching l Drive Ways l Rock Breaker l Retaining Walls l Concreting l Site Cleans l No Job too small

Very Reasonably Priced - Great Soil Rates Free Quotes and Honest Advice

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2 Tonne Excavator, Trenching, Rotary Hoeing, Post Holes, Levelling 4 in one bucket,Tipper Hire.

Ph: Glenn

0418 510 074

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Matt: 0409 141 093 • Nicole: 0428 119 386 E: nicmat2001@hotmail.com

BOOKKEEPING

Bobcat & Tipper Hire

J.Law Consulting

Site Cleaning aning Driveways ys Excavation on Laser Levelling vellin ng Rubbish Removall Backhoe e

Are you a sole trader, small business or just starting out? Do you need help with your administration or Bookkeeping? I can help....

MYOB, bank reconciliations, accounts receivable and payable, payroll, BAS and IAS, Super, Debt recovery

Call Rhys 0447 424 932 SKILLED OPERATOR

Bobcat & Tipper Hire Backhoe Trenching Post Hole Borer

200 - 600mm diameter

Site Clearing Driveways Excavation Laser Levelling Rubbish Removal

Jess Purton. B.Bus Administration and Bookkeeping Consultant

Call Ron 0438 569 385

E: JLawconsult@gmail.com

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Jack Hando 0467 642 504 Carports Concreting Renovations Decks & Verandahs

Tiling Retaining Walls General Handyman Fix Ups

PH 5440 2514 37-39 View Street Bendigo

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ELECTRICIANS

MIDLAND CONCRETING SERVICES PTY LTD

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Paths l Driveways l Sheds l House Slabs Over 25 years experience l Free Quotes Family owned and run Business

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Services Offered FENCING / GATES

HEATING YOU HEA R TIN SPE CIAL G ISTS !

TRADITIONAL POST & RAIL FENCING Specialising in Gateways & Garden Features

PH TREVOR 0429 434 646

4 Sea Seasons Garden Care •Hedges Trimmed & Shaped • Pruning of Roses, shrubs & Fruit Trees • Garden Maintenance 28 YEARS EXPERIENCE Ph 0429 002 678

• Commercial & Domestic • Service • Repairs • Maintenance • Installations We service and repair all brands, all sizes, all types of heating, cooling and refrigeration James - 0421 618 356 Dave - 0408 122 244

PAVING & LANDSCAPING

by Phil Carman

Paving & concreting Pool landscaping Retaining walls & fencing Decking and Outdoor living areas Lawn installation & watering systems Kanga light digging

PH: 0418 822 911

E: vicstatehvac@gmail.com Check out our Facebook specials

HANDYMAN SERVICES

0439 464 086

MOWING & GARDENING

Stuart Merkel stuartabroad1@live.com.au ABN 66185474148

• Mowing

LANDSCAPING

HANDYMAN SERVICES

• Qualified tradesmen • Landscaping • Commercial and residential property maintenance

Specialising in Landscape construction Stuart Erwin 0407 667 900 Cameron Rogister 0411 956 937

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A friendly, reliable, local plumbing team fully qualified in all aspects of plumbing

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Landscaping, Design & Refurbishment Handyman all-round services, Lawn and Garden, Retaining walls and Garden beds.

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SMITHS Quality tree and Stump Removal

Tree Maintenance • Stump Mulching Hire Travel Tower • Tree Pruning and Stump Grinding • Tip Truck & Woodchipper Hire • Free Quotes (no job too BIG or SMALL for the Smith Family team)

David Smith 0427 506 160 e: dsmith.trees@gmail.com

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AQUARIUM 4 foot in cabinet, all acces inc, spares, shipwreck pumps etc see working $500 ono Ph 5439 7498 AU Ford ignition coil.

Brand new in box, $66 Ph 0427 180 362 BAR fridge/freezer $100 Ph 0409 175 052 BBQ Sunbeam Electric, EC, $50 Ph 0428 477 427 B E E R F r i d g e , Westinghouse Supreme, $50 Ph 0403 151 340 BIRD cage, large, 45cm /Sq x 60cm H, As new $60 Ph 0498 142 686

FOR SALE

FOR SALE

FOR SALE

FOR SALE

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DISABILITY AIDS

GENERATOR, Robin Suburu, near new, $600 ono Ph 0422 485 573

MUST SELL THIS WEEKEND

WELDER, with rods, visor, etc. EC, $70 Ph 0402 403 569

TOP range golf set as new, MacGregor V Foyle Drivers, full set of irons, new grip lock bag, 2 stainless steel buggys with newmatic tyres, all acc and wet gear, new golf balls provided $350 Ph 5446 7600

Shoprider 889 Electric Scooter, Multi Speed, Fully serviced, VGC, $1500 Ph 0408 571 794

DISABILITY AIDS Single Electric bed and Mattress with covers, VGC $150 Ph 0408 571 794 DONALDS wire strainer, GC $50 Ph 0498 142 686

FILING cabinet with 4 drawers, $70 Ph 5442 5552

HAY

LAWN mower, hand push, with catcher $20 Ph 5444 5695.

MUST SELL THIS WEEKEND

FIREWOOD

Oaten rolls, net wrapped.

Excellent Quality from $55 Axedale. 0428 590 023 HUSH Puppies, Sz 8, 3 pairs, new in box. Trendy $100 lot 0427 470 240

Top quality Split Dry 4M Special - $550 del. Or $150 Per/M Ph 0437 120 009

HUTCH French Provincial, 2170 W x 2000 H, 5 doors top & bottom, + 3 drawers. Excellent Cond. $995 Ph 5443 3227

FIREWOOD

MUST SELL THIS WEEKEND

Redgum firewood $140p/m Pick Up Plus deliveries Ph 0427 353 939 FIREWOOD, top quality box, spilt dry, delivered Bendigo $120.00 per cubic metre Ph 0497 942 582 FISH tank, bottom storage, misc. fish play equip. $80 0487 733 579

KING MATTRESS $300 Brand new pillowtop, 10yr warranty.

Not $1000. Sell $300 ONO

Can deliver.

Ph 0400 118 838

1300 558 385 FIREWOOD

Brand new double chiropractic mattress Full Warranty. Can deliver

Quality Dry Grey, Red Gum & Yellow Box Del local $130/m Ph 0448 186 69

FOR SALE

Ph 0400 118 838 CLOTHES dryer, Phone 5442 5552

$50

COMPUTER chair, black, swivel roller base, high back $50 0487 733 579

FORKLIFT conveyancer, 3 Ton, Petrol motor.

Repairs needed. As is $1200 Ph 5468 7478 or 0429 687 478

CORNER TV Cupboard $99 Ph 5439 3607

FOWLERS No 31 Jars x 4, $10 Ph 0447 445 684

COUCH + 2 Armchairs, Dusty pink, EC.Moving sale $15 0412 925 098

FOWLERS No 36 Jars x 30, $75 Ph 0447 445 684

DEEP Fryer, home use, as new $30 0402 403 569

FREE filing cabinet, 4 draw, metal Ph 0428 995 117

DISABILITY AIDS Full size electric Wheelchair, Dual Controls, $565 Ph 0408 571 794

DISABILITY AIDS GO Electric Wheelchair, VGC, Fold up, Fully portable, $650 Ph 0408 571 794

FREEZER Westinghouse, 1 shelf 5 drawers, 3rs old, in storage 2yrs, very little use over 1 year. $600 ono Ph 0422 485 573 FREEZER, Kelvinator, EC, 200L, Moving bargain $95 Ph 0412 925 098

LOUNGE Suite, 3 Piece, two seater, 4 recliners, fawn fabric, 3 mths old, EC $1400 Ph 5447 7780 MINERS Couch Restored $1150 PH 5447 7205 MOUNTAIN Bike, ladies, Apollo, EC, $40 Ph 0428 477 427 MOUNT/Bike 26", 15 spd, 2 bike carrier GC $100 ono Ph 0432 176 648

MULCH & SOIL

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MUST SELL THIS WEEKEND

CHIRO DOUBLE MATTRESS $150

Can deliver Ph 0400 118 838

HAY & STRAW

QUEEN Anne single beds (2) $20 for both Ph 0409 175 052 QUEEN Bedroom Suite, Wood, with mattress and bedside tables included, $390 Ph 0418 126 748

FIREWOOD

CEDAR Wooden blinds, w -95cm L-2.10m Pair $15 each Ph 0409 612 200

Brand new, 10 year warranty.

Chriopractic.

PORTACOT childcare, Excellent cond $40 Phone 0437 852 649

KING single bed with mattress, $75 Phone 5448 8745

BROWNBUILT 4 shelf unit 1800 H x 940 W x 300 D $70 Ph 5442 5552

CANE dolls pram, Steel chassis & wheels $50 Ph 0409 431 383

HAIR Dryer Holder, wall mounted, silver spiral $20 Ph 0437 567 073

KINGPILLOWTOP MATTRESS $300

Rolls & Little Squares.

Delivery available Maiden Gully Ph 0438 373 291

Grey box, $140 per C/M, Delivered Bendigo.

Ph 0427 304 600

BUFFET and Hutch, timber with lead light doors, VGC $400 Ph 0407 856 989

GOLF clubs & bag, $25 Ph 5446 8690 or 0409 202 233

PIPELINE single bed, Royal blue, $10 Ph 0418 994 383

EXERCISE bike, $25 Ph 5446 8690 or 0409 202 233

BREVILLE Super wizz duo, blender, juicer + book, EC $30 ono 5442 1815

BUFFET/Display cabinet, 2 glass & 2 timb doors, $80 Ph 0418 994 383

GLASS chess set, as new, $50 Ph 0447 445 684

Manure, composted soils & straw mixed in. Straw, Pea Straw & Lucern avail in small & big sq bales. & R/bales. Pick up Bgo or can deliver Bgo. Ph 0427 304 600

MUSHROOM COMPOST

$50 per metre. Minimum 5 metres. Free delivery to Bendigo area.

Phone 0400 855 626.

NAIL Polish, O.P.I Mauve & light pink, $10 ea ONO Ph 0437 567 073

FOR SALE A fun, safe way for your cat to enjoy the outdoors Free Quotes to suit your budget Call Jim 0429 866 630

KING PILLOWTOP BED $600 Brand new pillowtop mattress with base. 10 year warranty. not $2000, sell $600.

Can deliver Ph 0400 118 838

Can deliver Ph 0400 118 838 SAXON push mower, brand new $30 Ph 5447 7407 SHOWER chairs $20 Ph 0408 571 794

SIEVED TOP SOIL With Manure $35 per/m delivered local 3m minimum. 6m & 10m avail. Bobcat & Excavator to hire. Ph 5446 7105 or 0428 507 846

SKYLIGHT System, 600mm, new, $100 Phone 0437 852 649 STILETTO boots, blk, knee hi, 9.5, new, ($200) sell $60 Ph 5444 5695.

SUNBEAM electric juicer, new, w/books, was $150 Sell $35 0402 403 569

TABLE lamp, iron wheat design $35 Ph 5444 5695.

WATER TANKS AND DRUMS

catparksaustralia.com

MUST SELL THIS WEEKEND

(Not $1500) Brand new chiropractic, 15yr warranty

SUNBEAM wok, electric, non stick $40 Ph 0437 567 073

Cat Enclosures

FOR SALE

QUEEN LATEX PILLOWTOP MATTRESS $400

FOR SALE

3300 lt $690. 5500 lt $890. 2000 lt $495 2500 lt Slimline $790.

Drums 200lt $25.

www.ebsary.com.au 161 McIvor Rd Ph 5443 6740

OP SHOP GRAND OPENING

TELEVISION Unit $45 Ph 5446 8690 or 0409 202 233

GIVING & LIVING OP SHOP

THREE Seater Couch $99 Ph 5439 3607

Monday 7th May 10am 671 Midland Highway Huntly - Just 750 metres further on from George's Barkery Mon-Fri 10am - 4pm & Sat 10am - 1pm Volunteers required Ph 0418 303 489

TOILET chairs from $25 Ph 0408 571 794

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GARAGE SALE ADS Advertise your Garage Sale from just

STANDARD SIZE GARAGE SALE AD: Up to 7 lines, including 2 bold address lines, for $25 Additional lines $3.25 each.

Deadline: 2pm Thursday for next day edition

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TOP SOIL Lawn soil $35 p/m Garden Soil $45 p/m, includes local delivery 4, 6 and 10m avail.

Garden rocks also avail.

Phone 0418 306 548 or 0428 100 770

GARAGE SALES

GARAGE SALES

20 EGANS RD HUNTLY Saturday 8am - 3.30pm Fridge Freezer, Cooktop oven, Sink, Kitchen cupboards, Lounge suite, Curtains, Bikes, Books, Clothes, Household and Shed items

WATSON AVENUE EAGLEHAWK Sat 7am - 4pm Lots of clothes, books, toys, tools, homewares, pokemon, bikes, furniture and something for everyone

WOODLEA CLOSE STRATHFIELDSAYE Saturday 10am - 4pm, bric a brac, tools, books, CDs, clothes etc

TRUNDLE bed, single, $60 Ph 5442 4810 TV 43" LG brand, Owners manual, used for 3 mths, purchased 18/11/17 for $995 Sell for $600 Phone 5442 1138 TV Display unit, EC, Moving Bargain $10 Ph 0412 925 098 UMBRELLA, rect deluxe alum. 2.7 x 4.8m & stand $80 Ph 0409 175 052

36 BEISCHER ST STRATHDALE Sat 8.30am-1pm, Quality h/hold goods, Cycle trainer (new) Exercise bike, art & textile materials, books, pictures, All items must go

UPRIGHT Deep Freezer, 110L, Excellent cond. $50 Ph 0418 994 383 WASHING Machine Fisher & Paykel $100 working in VGC Ph 5442 5105 WASHING Machine 5.5kg, Top Loader, like new $250 Ph 0432 109 992

WORM farm, $50 0498 142 686

Ph

WHIRLPOOL Front loader Washing Machine, 8kg, Nearly brand new, $600 Ph 5447 8789

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GRANTHAM TCE KANGAROO FLAT Saturday and Sunday, 8am - 2pm Huge garage sale, Anything and Everything!

TAYLORS LANE STRATHFIELDSAYE Saturday 8am - 2pm Household items, furniture, shelves, and more

OLD bottles with town names or company names, Soda Syphons, Ginger beers, Marble, Milk bottles Etc. Single items or boxed lots. Cash Paid. Ph 0452 264 661

OLD woodworking carpenters tools, planes and books etc for collector/user Ph 0418 510 727.

TRACTORS & farm machinery wanted. Going or not, cash paid, Ph 0429 393 221

ADOPT-A-PET Desexed Male 4 Years, 6 Months Bear is a lovely boy who loves chasing soccer balls. He can be timid when he meets new people but soon warms up to you. He is a big boy and would be suited to an experienced owner with no small children. He is dog social.

LIVESTOCK Bear

DORPERS 4 x Wethers $90 ea, 1 Ram $200 Pick up only. Ph: 0417 163 442 after hours

Falcon/Commodore $5 each; smaller sizes from $2, larger sizes will pay more Ph 0474 831 694.

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CHIHUAHUAS 1M, 1F Vacc, Micro, Wormed, $1000ea Ph 5468 7417 or 0458 543 528. M/C 81848656, 81853892

DEAD CAR/TRUCK BATTERIES WANTED

BASKET ball ring, on stand, and also ARTIFICIAL lawn pieces/off cuts. Ph 0427 418 613

WATERPROOF pants & jacket, XL, Ralsport. $30 Ph 0437 852 649 WHEELCHAIR, Excellent condition, 12 months old. $200 Ph 5442 4810

WANTED TO BUY

Am. Bulldog x

Female, Adult Dusk is such a sweet angel looking for love. She is caring towards other cats and really loves to smooch up to them.

She also loves human company, all round she just wants to love everyone she meets.

Dusk

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LOST YOUR DOG OR CAT?

THE RSPCA IS THE POUND FOR THE BENDIGO CITY COUNCIL.

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Due to our high numbers of cats and kittens still coming in we would love to ask if anyone is able to help with the donation of cat and kitten wet food to our shelter.

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CARAVANS & TRAILERS CARAVANS WANTED

We buy and consign Repairs & servicing Bendigo Caravan Centre 164 Midland Hwy EPSOM Ph 5448 4800

AUTO

AUTO

DINGO camper trailer, rarely used, inc annex, Q /Bed, full camp access. + sep gazebo $4000 Ph 0422 039 826 or 0413 170 291

JAYCO 21ft Heritage, full ensuite, w/machine, new battery and m/wave, d /bed, lounge. 260-909 $34,000 Ph 0429 588 377 or 0427 154 644

AUTO

2002 Toyota Hiace van, auto, registered, $5500 Ph 0429 502 729 (XHU822) ALFA Romeo 33 Sedan, 1984, boxer 4cyl 1.5, $500 Ph 0409 511 095 (Vin ZAR905A2005079332)

CORAMAL Excel 517, 07, sing beds, rev cycle, 12V connected, 7mths reg, EC, $19,000 Ph 0418 546 547

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HOLDEN Cruze Sedan, White, 2011 Auto, Air /Con, tinted windows, alloys, 77,017kms, full service history, (YDX064) EC $8900 Ph 0434 566 300

DIESEL TERRITORY New tyres, Tow bar, F/rear park sensors, bluetooth, etc. $15,990 Drive away (ZUF165)

HOLDEN Berlina 2008, auto, all leather upholst, 4 new tyres, A/C, RWC, nav system, t/bar, 180,000km, all Berlina access, EC Int & Ext (WJY908) $8900 Ph 0437 522 387 HOLDEN Jackeroo 1994, 400,000kms, runs okay, CB Radio, b/bar, electric brakes, mag wheels (RGM470) $1500 Ph 0478 608 129

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1952 Austin A30, 2dr Saloon, Unfinished project, mechanically completed, good body, just needs painting $3500 Ph 0400 870 817 Chass: 63421 SUBARU Impreza 2003, some front body damage, but drives very well. Only 102,000ks, $2000 ono.

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TOYOTA Corolla 1998, Twin Cam EFI, Auto, Reg Dec 18, 173,000kms, Near RWC (PIY682) $2100 ono Ph 0407 048 852

Jamie Hackett Motors Ph 5446 8635 VT Calais, auto, green, registered (PKS529) 258,000ks, GC, $2800 neg, Ph 0410 550 827 after 3pm

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Off-Road $55,000

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Service & Repair Specialists Jamie Hackett Motors Ph 5446 8635

MECHANICS

COMPLETE CAR CARE l Mechanical Repairs & Service l Auto electrical l Air Conditioning l Pensioner discounts

Ph Keith 5443 3304 l 0417 537 497 9a Adam st, Quarry Hill

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SOL Brand New 2018 19’6 Villa Veronika III Luxury $49,990

VOLVO MERCEDES BENZ BMW VOLKSWAGON PEUGOT

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Brand New 2018 14’ Flexi Drone Full Off-Road

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Books. $23,950 neg.

Phone 0427 777 133

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AUTO

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New boss for commission

By JOEL PETERSON

FORMER AFL Victoria chairman Nicholas Rolfe has taken up the top governance job in local football, appointed chair of the AFL Central Victoria commission.

The solicitor and former AFL Victoria Country chairman takes over from Andrew Cooney, who did not seek reappointment in the role.

It comes at a key time for the commission, which faces two of its main challenges in the Bendigo Football Netball League.

The ongoing plight of Maryborough is one key issue, while the BFNL flagged its disappointment earlier this year with the commission and the structure within which Victorian football operates.

Both Maryborough and Castlemaine are also without under-18 football sides this season in another worrying sign for the commission.

Rolfe oversaw the VCFL when Peter Jackson’s report into country football was handed down. That report called for broad changes to the structure of leagues and the Community Club Sustainability system.

It also preceded the current commission system under which football in Victoria is run.

The second major measure from the report saw the implementation

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of player points and salary caps in country leagues.

The commission was established in 2013 but attracted criticism from within football circles about the lack of its direction in the ensuing period.

The commission has taken no great strides in the five years, instead dealing with instability in staff and

I trust it will be a seamless transition overseeing the appointment of several key positions.

Rolfe moved on to the AFL Goulburn Murray commission from the VCFL, before recently moving within the AFL Central Victoria region.

He said “I trust it will be a seamless transition” and thanked Cooney for his contribution.

Cooney stepped down from the commission due to a change in his employment that sees him commuting to work outside of Melbourne.

Cooney said he enjoyed his time as chair and “would like to thank our local leagues and clubs for entrusting me with this really important role”.

Miners record huge win THE Bendigo Fighting Miners have set a host of new records after smashing Melbourne Chargers 1460 in their Victorian Rugby Union Championship match last weekend.

The Miners ran in 22 tries to equal a club record, with 11 players crossing to score.

Within the first 10 minutes of the game Bendigo had run in five tries and was well on its way to a huge victory.

The win saw the Miners eclipse the record for most points scored in a game, biggest winning margin (both surpassing 140 points against Border Army in 2010), most goals by a team and individual and most

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points by an individual.

David McDonald broke the latter two records, kicking 18 goals and adding two tries for a total of 46 points.

The Miners had three players cross three times each, five players score twice and three more run in single tries.

Remarkably it wasn’t the biggest win seen in the competition this season, with the Chargers’ second side being thrashed by 168 points in round one, before being beaten by 119 points last week.

This weekend the Miners take on the Shepparton Bulls at Vibert Reserve, Shepparton.

RECORD SETTER: Dave McDonald.

OPPORTUNITY: Local umpire Jack Bombardieri. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN WHEN Jack Bombardieri shows up to umpire in two Saturdays’ time, it won’t be just the usual day at the footy.

The promising boundary umpire has been selected to officiate the AFL Victoria Country Championships match between the Goulburn Valley and Ballarat football leagues.

However, the game won’t be played in Shepparton or at Eastern Oval. Rather it will be at the home of football, the Melbourne Cricket Ground.

He is one of several umpires from Bendigo to score a gig as part of the annual interleague series, but the only one headed to the MCG. “It’s really exciting, I can’t wait,” he said.

“It was a bit of a surprise when I found out, but I guess that’s where everyone wants to step out on to as part of a match so it will be a great experience.”

The 18-year-old took up umpiring five years ago, and has quickly progressed through the Bendigo Umpires Association senior ranks under the watchful eye of 300-game AFL umpire Mark Vitiritti.

“I just decided I wasn’t going to play one year but wanted to stay involved and so thought that umpiring would be a good way to do that,” he said.

“It was probably for the money at the start, but I enjoy the fitness side of it and I have loved it a lot more than I thought I would.”

It comes as the BUA and local umpiring groups across the state celebrate Community Umpiring Round. The AFL Victoria-driven initiative aims to recognise the role umpires play within football and also highlight development opportunities for umpires.

In Victoria alone, there are more than 7000 registered umpires at community level, along with thousands of clubbased umpires.

“It’s good fun, I’d say to anyone that was the same age as I was or loves their footy and wants to be involved to give it go,” Bombardieri said.

“It’s a great way to be involved in the game. And if you get an opportunity like this it’s even better.”

Pios aim high against Dragons THE Bendigo Pioneers face a tough test when they take on Sandringham Dragons in this weekend’s penultimate round of the 2018 TAC Cup Girls competition.

The Pioneers suffered a heavy loss to the Northern Knights last week, beaten by 71 points, a week after losing to Oakleigh by 67 points.

Bendigo led at quarter time but fell away badly, conceding 11 of the last 12 goals of the match to the hosts.

Kodi Jacques was again best afield for Bendigo, her third quarter goal breaking a run of six consecutive majors for Northern.

Dayna Kelly-Guthrie, Megan Williamson and Elizabeth Snell were others to impress for Bendigo.

The Pioneers haven not won a game since their opening weekend of the season, but there are no shortage of positive signs among the inexperienced list.

The tests for the team don’t get any easier, coming up against a Sandringham team that sits third on the table.

The Dragons have won five of their seven games so far this season including their past four contests.

The match will be played at Trevor Barker Beach Oval from 1.15pm on Saturday.

BIG TEST: The Pioneers are aiming for their second TAC Cup Girls win.

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By JOEL PETERSON

THE Bendigo Braves men’s and women’s teams are hoping to return to Bendigo undefeated after a doubleheader road trip to Canberra this weekend.

The women’s side sits 3-0 while after two wins last weekend the men are perfect through four games.

Both recorded dominant wins over Albury-Wodonga last weekend, the women trouncing the Bandits by 46 points while the men smashed their counterparts by 21 points.

Chris Hogan’s milestone 400th game was also marked with a victory for Bendigo over Mount Gambier.

Both sides take on the Basketball Australia Centre of Excellence team tonight before facing Canberra on Saturday night.

The Braves women enter both games as clear favourites, having regained Gabe Richards last weekend.

While key players spent extended minutes on the bench, reserves such as Bianca Dufelmeier and Maddie Wild stepped up.

The standout player for Bendigo was backup guard Kara Tessari, who scored a career-high 31 points and hit nine three-pointers.

“Kara was awesome, it was so good to watch,” teammate Ash Karaitiana said.

“Everyone who came in really played well and we

UNBEATEN: Bendigo guard Ash Karaitiana. kept going right until the end even though we had a big lead.”

The Braves men have also rolled through the early part of the season, and import ray Turner scored player

of the week honours for his massive round four.

The Texan scored 25 points and pulled down 25 rebounds in a rare away win over the Pioneers on Friday, before scoring a team-high

21 points and pulling down 16 board in the win over Albury.

“We’ve come together as a team really well, the win over Mount Gambier was a big one for us and to do it in a big game for Hoges was really good,” he said.

Both sides will aim to use the Canberra road trip as a chance to further strengthen their off and on-court bonds.

Karaitiana said early in the season road trips such as this coming weekend can be invaluable in building team chemistry.

“I think when you spend that time together on the road like we will this weekend it can really help you, especially early in the season,” Braves guard Karaitiana said.

“Hopefully we can come away with another two wins and continue the kind of basketball we’ve been playing.”

Canberra’s women’s team is 3-1 through four games, while the CoE men are 1-3 to start the year.

In the men’s competition, the CoE are 2-1 and the Gunners last on the table through three matches each.

The sides played each other on Wednesday night, the CoE winning the men’s match while Canberra was too good in the women’s clash.

Bendigo plays the CoE tonight before facing Canberra tomorrow.

BIG WIN: Tayla Vlaeminck won player of the final honours.

Tayla hits top form BENDIGO cricketer Tayla Vlaeminck has finished her maiden international tour in sparkling form, winning player of the match honours as Australia took a triseries win in South Africa.

The Australians played emerging squads from England and South Africa in a series of T20 and one-day matches.

The 19-year-old opened the bowling on the tour after only being cleared to travel in the days leading up to departure.

But she made the most of her opportunity in the national colours, snaring two five-wicket hauls including an impressive 6/27

in the tri-series final.

Vlaeminck took a wicket within her opening two balls in each of Australia’s final two matches, including dismissing South Africa’s Lara Goodall with her first ball of the final.

She went on to claim another five scalps and player of the match honours in Australia’s 21-run win at Pretoria.

Vlaeminck also claimed 5/21 in an earlier win over South Africa at Pretoria.

Coach Leah Poulton said the tour achieved its objectives and highlighted the importance of the under-19 age group within the player pathway.

Tour debuts for trio LOCAL cyclists Jack Haig, Chris Hamilton and Zak Dempster will be among a crop of eight Australians saddling up for this year’s 101st edition of the Giro d’Italia (Tour of Italy).

The race is the second biggest stage race on the international cycling calendar, shaded by only the Tour de France.

Haig will ride for the OricaScott team after a strong run at the Ardennes classic one-day races.

Hamilton has been picked as part of Team Sunweb’s defence of Dutchman Tom Dumoulin’s 2017 title and Zak Dempster makes a return to the grand tour stage with the Israel Cycling Academy outfit.

It will be a Giro debut for all three – Hamilton and Haig have both previously raced at the Tour of Spain, while Dempster completes his set of grand tours having raced both the Tour de France and Tour of Spain previously.

Team Sunweb coach Marc Reef is making no bones about the aspiration of his team in this year’s race.

“We go into the 101st Giro with similar targets to last year; looking for a GC result with Tom,” he said.

“Our Giro squad selection is made based on the characteristics of the course with the right balance between talented climbers and our experienced captains.”

Mitchelton-Scott team director Matt White was also confident, saying “on paper we have a really good team, everyone is arriving into the shape they need to be in at the right time”.

Haig will ride in support of GC hopefuls Esteban Chaves and Simon Yates.

Dempster’s goals will be different altogether. With his ICA team riding through home territory when the race starts in Jerusalem this weekend, it has named two Israeli Grand Tour debutants – Guy Niv and Guy Sagiv.

Supporting them through to the finish and targeting breakaway results will be a big focus for the Tel Aviv-based team.

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Fitzpatrick is in his third year coaching the squad, having won at Gippsland in 2016 before going down to Ballarat last year.

He will be assisted by Strathfieldsaye premiership coach Darryl Wilson, former Eaglehawk coach Luke Monaghan and Kangaroo Flat co-coach Shawn Filo.

The team will train at Castlemaine next Wednesday before sessions the following Tuesday and Thursday.

By joel peterson

BENDIGO interleague coach Brett Fitzpatrick has again prioritised mobility and versatility in naming his squad to travel to Warrnambool for the 2018 AFL Victoria Community Championships campaign.

The BFNL named a training squad of 37 on Wednesday that will be trimmed down to fill the final squad of 23 that will run out onto Reid Park in Warrnambool on May 19.

The striking element of the lineup was again its youth after Bendigo blooded several debutants last year against Ballarat.

Experienced names such as Jack Geary and Matt Thornton are both in the side, but the likes of key position players Matt Gretgrix, Tim Hill, Dylan Johnstone, Tim Martin, Travis Baird and Brayden Dorrington are among the regulars who have missed out through injury and form.

That leaves a young quartet of ruckmen who would all be debutants – South Bendigo’s Kieran Strachan and Callum Crisp, Strathfieldsaye big man Harry Crone and Golden Square standout Matt Compston.

Youngsters Jake Moorhead, Kalan Huntly, Coby Perry and Isaiah Miller have all been named after impressive performances in recent seasons for Bendigo.

Recruits Dylan Atkins (Castlemaine), Jack Fallon (Eaglehawk), Quade Johnstone and Crisp (South Bendigo) and Daniel Connors (Sandhurst) are the new faces to be included.

A total of 18 of the 37 players

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livewire: Lachlan Sharp could be key to Bendigo’s interleague hopes. Photo: BRENDAN McCARTHY picked would be first-timers. Every club is represented in the squad, with Strathfieldsaye’s seven players named leading the way.

Despite the youth, Fitzpatrick can still lean on experienced names such as Eaglehawk coach Josh Bowe and defender Tyler Miles, Geary,

Sandhurst’s Lee Coghlan and Andrew Collins and reigning Ron Best and Michelsen Medal winner Lachlan Sharp.

Dylan Atkins, Kalan Huntly (Castlemaine), Josh Bowe, Brodie Collins, Jesse Collins, Jack Fallon, Tyler Miles, Ben McPhee (Eaglehawk), Jack Reaper (Gisborne), Adam Baird, Jayden Burke, Matt Compston, Jack Geary, Hamish Morcom, Jake Thrum (Golden Square), Jono Lanyon (Kangaroo Flat), Rhys Magin, Pat McCarthy, Max O’Sullivan (Kyneton), Coby Perry (Maryborough), Lee Coghlan, Andrew Collins, Daniel Connors, Codie Price, Matt Thornton (Sandhurst), Kaiden Antonowicz, Quade Johnstone, Callum Crisp, Kieran Strachan, Isaiah Miller (South Bendigo), Harry Crone, Josh Formosa, Trent Donnan, Sam Heavyside, Lachlan Sharp, Jamieson Sheahan, Jake Moorhead (Strathfieldsaye).

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