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Spotlight on world knit in public This Saturday is World Knit in Public Day and Spotlight has partnered with local knitting enthusiasts to encourage Bendigo locals to knit for a cause. Kangaroo Flat Uniting Church group are knitting experts and will be in store for the day, knitting garments and blankets to contribute to Red Nose’s Treasured Babies program. The Red Nose Treasured Babies program

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donates garments and blankets to families who have been impacted by the death of a child, from 14 weeks to 32 weeks old. The Bendigo community is encouraged to go to the Spotlight store to create garments to donate to a family in need. It all happens at Spotlight Bendigo, 6 Marong Rd, Ironbark from 9am to 5pm on Saturday.

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NEW ownership is an unlikely marketing call for three Bendigo cafes in one of the city’s most popular coffee precincts, but it has been necessary to convince customers the businesses are setting up for a new era. Renewed energy has replaced the confusion and negativity that accompanied the very public ending of a group of linked holding companies that a year ago owned and operated all three cafes, only to sell all three in the past seven months to separate buyers, in order to pay creditors. Now, the proprietors of Bath Lane Cafe and the Green Olive Cafe in Bath Lane, and Finders Keepers around the corner in Mitchell Street, are working to draw people back to the coffee and shopping precinct below the landmark Bendigo and Adelaide Bank building. They also want to reinforce the fact that all three cafes have new owners, despite concerns raised by some customers that this was not the case. The three cafes also share a common desire to reconnect to the wider precinct and to draw people back. Finders Keepers manager Maurizio Biasi said he visited neighbouring businesses every day to invite proprietors and employees in to test the buzz in the cafe he is trying to create. “We want to let people know we are accountable and we want to make the business better,” he said.

Mr Biasi, who has made a career in hospitality, was asked by the cafe’s new Melbourne-based owners to return and reinvigorate the business, after the venue was forced to close for several months following the sale. It reopened only five weeks ago. “What I am trying to do is to be relevant to the surrounding businesses and community,” Mr Biasi said, add-

We want to let people know we are accountable ing that buying from local suppliers as much as possible was part of the return plans. He said front of house and kitchen staff had been supportive of the new owners. “We want to feel like we are part of (the reinvigoration),” Mr Biasi said. All the cafes have retained an element of customer connection through the familiar faces of staff, many of whom have been reemployed or employed by another cafe in the precinct.

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Star turns to property MEDIA personality Simon O’Donnell has briefed local residents on his latest property development as part of an information seminar billed The Future of Real Estate in Bendigo. The former Australian cricketer and St Kilda footballer is also a passionate racehorse owner, and attendees at Tuesday night’s function at the La Trobe Art Institute, organised by agents McKean McGregor, heard from both O’Donnell and local developer Scott Jackman. Mr O’Donnell is developing an architect-designed apartment complex at 17 Bakewell Street, capitalising on the property’s close proximity to the Bendigo hospital, Lake Weeroona and CBD, while Jackman is the man behind the multi-storey Wilson Lane, his latest inner-city project incorporating luxury apartment living and commercial use at 23 Wills Street. Both Mr O’Donnell and Mr Jackman have pledged to donate to the Bendigo Health Foundation with each property sale, while selling agents McKean McGregor Real Estate are also proud supporters of the local community and Bendigo Health through the sale of property. BENDIGO Real Estate is helping the growing Maiden Gully community, and recently lent its support to the Maiden Gully Primary School and its annual movie night. With the help of the school, the barbecue and drinks sold on the night, the overall fundraising effort helped raise $1600, which the school has put towards the purchase of sporting equipment.

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Traffic slowdown ahead

By STEVE KENDALL The first of a series of pedestrian safety works is well under way at the Edward and Queen streets roundabout in a bid to make the CBD safer. Council announced last year it had been successful in obtaining funding from the Transport Accident Commission’s Safe System Road Infrastructure Program to undertake the

works and introduce a 40-kilometre an hour speed limit on non-arterial roads. The limit will come into effect next month. “This means that from July 1, speed limits in the CBD will change from 50km/h to 40 km/h within the area bordered by the Bendigo railway line, Myrtle, High, View and Chapel streets and around Gaol and Park

roads,” mayor Margaret O’Rourke said this week. “Speed limits on main arterial roads in the CBD such as Wills/Myers/Myrtle/Chapel and High streets will stay the same as they are now.” Other works to give pedestrians right of way will take place at Hargreaves and Edward streets, works scheduled during July, Hargreaves and Mundy streets, where works are

works scheduled for September, and Mundy/Hopetoun streets and Lyttleton Terrace with works scheduled for late 2018 or early 2019. There will also be a zebra crossing installed in View Street adjacent to the Bendigo Art Gallery in August. The roundabout works will slow traffic down and raise the visibility of pedestrians. Signage and road markings will

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3From Page 1 Green Olive owner Aaron Argus is happy to acknowledge that his name, and his sister Libby’s, are a major drawcard for Bath Lane regulars. “Aaron and Libby are back” is scrawled across the cafe’s front window. But he is not prepared to rely on the weight of his 12 years of barista experience at the Green Olive, and Libby’s six. Mr Argus said he shut the cafe for a week after purchase, and gave it a facelift. In the past month, it had been a matter of reintroducing the familiarities and efficiencies of a family-led business, as well as bringing back good service.

This place worked best when it was run by a family “This place worked best when it was run by a family,” Mr Argus said. “That is why when this came up, I wanted Libby to come back with me.” There is an acknowledgement of competition between all three businesses, and of wanting to exploit the offerings that differentiate them, but Mr Argus said it also worked as a business strategy to look after neighbours. “The better one cafe does, the better for all of us,” he said. Next door at Bath Lane Cafe, manager Chrissy Scott is appreciative her new owners are successful in business. “I have learned so much already,” Ms Scott said, having worked for them since the changeover in October. Ms Scott is also a Bath Lane veteran but she was pleased to note the new owners had plans for the business, details of which she was not giving away, not to the compe-

be installed to identify the area of the changed speed limit. In the CBD there have been 12 pedestrian accidents including one fatality, four bicycle accidents and 26 vehicle accidents between 2011 and 2015 on the non-arterial roads. It is estimated that there will be a 30 per cent reduction in pedestrian related incidents in the area with the changes.

success brewing: Aaron Argus, Chrissy Scott and Maurizio Biasi. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN tition. Ms Scott is as determined to reinvigorate the precinct. “We want to get Bath Lane back to what it used to be,” she said. The smiles are returning to the faces of people who own and manage the three cafes mixed up in the business failure of

three holding companies linked to Paul Moran. Meanwhile, Mr Moran has opened in a new location, renamed Solsbury Hill at the site of the former Hashtag restaurant in Strathdale which its former owner put into administration in 2016.

COLIBAN Water says its storage levels remain strong despite a dry autumn. While Bendigo fell well short of the longterm average of 107.3 millimetres of rain for autumn, rainfall over the three months at Coliban’s storages near Kyneton was 144mm and just 19mm below the average. That was enough to see inflows for autumn of more than 1000 megalitres, but that figure remained well down on averages. “This autumn has been one of the top five warmest autumns on record in Victoria for day time temperatures and one of the top 10 driest,” Coliban Water’s chief operating officer Neville Pearce. “Our autumn inflow this year was 1082 megalitres, which is a quarter of what we had for the same period last year and less than half the long-term average. “However, our storage levels remain strong at 66 per cent, holding more than 46,000 megalitres, and the winter-spring period is when we traditionally receive 90-95 per cent of our annual inflows.” Coliban’s storages were exceeding capacity in October last year and Mr Pearce said the organisation has been monitoring and managing the resources. Mr Pearce also said the Coliban’s forecast for rural water customers ahead of the 2018/19 season has not changed. “We will announce our rural season opening allocation on July 1 and we anticipate that the allocation will remain at 100 per cent for the 2018/19 rural season,” he said. Coliban’s storages will receive another boost this weekend, with rain forecast for today to continue into the weekend. The Bureau of Meteorology says Bendigo is likely to receive between six and 15 millimetres of rainfall today, with showers continuing through the weekend. Another band of rain will sweep across the state early next week, expected to deliver up to 15mm of rain. Coliban has also issued a warning this week about dumping at its storages, after recent discoveries of rubbish at Upper Coliban Reservoir. Coliban’s Mick Dunne said over the past year there has been an increase in people dumping rubbish at Lauriston, Upper Coliban and Malmsbury reservoirs, near Kyneton.

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Plan to thaw uni freeze

By STEVE KENDALL THE Labor party has vowed to abolish the federal government’s cap on student university places if elected. Federal member for Bendigo Lisa Chesters said the government effectively capped the number of student places when Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull cut $2.2 billion from universities in

December last year. “The limit on places hits regional universities and prospective students the hardest. Labor doesn’t think that’s fair, so we will abolish the cap,” Ms Chesters. Ms Chesters said when last in government, Labor uncapped student places back in 2008, which by 2016 had seen an extra 917 Bendigo students get the opportu-

nity of a tertiary education. “Many of these students were the first in their family to attend

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The limit on places hits regional universities university,” she said The university sector, including Universities Australia, Inno-

versity have all welcomed the plan to reverse the current freeze. In a recent public statement La

Trobe Vice-Chancellor John Dewar said the move would be a step change for regional Australians, who are only half as likely to obtain a university degree compared to their metropolitan residents. “Labor understands how vital access to higher education in central Victoria is and the critical role regional universities play in regards to regional development,” Ms Chesters said.

CLASSIC CAR STOLEN POLICE are on the lookout and appealing for public assistance after a classic car was stolen from outside a Kennington home this week. Investigators believe the black 1963 Pontiac Catalina, which had been parked outside the victim’s Condon Street home, was taken sometime between 6pm on Saturday and 7.45am on Sunday. It is not known how many offenders were involved or how the car was removed at this stage. The vehicle, valued at $80,000, is quite distinctive and in its original condition. It has red and white upholstery, whitewall tyres, a chrome pinstripe along the sides, and a yellow Speedways Motors sticker on the back windscreen. The car bears registration plates 34250H. Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at www. crimestoppersvic.com.au

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The Saver Plus program challenges participants to save $500 in 10 months, a sum that private sector bank ANZ will match if it is spent on education. For tertiary student Ms Bulmer, the goal is a new laptop to replace the old one that is getting slower as she moves into an important last six months of her undergraduate social work degree. Ms Bulmer said living independently while she studied meant she budgeted down to her last dollar. She also documented everything she spent. “If you are spending $20 a week on takeaway (food), it adds up,” she said. Another method she used

was to separate her savings from money for everyday expenses, putting her savings into an account that paid higher interest and cost of living money into a low fee or no fee account. ANZ opens an initial savings account for use during the 10-month program, but Ms Gledhill said there was no condition that participants kept the account when they had finished. She said the bank was not allowed to promote products to the participants. That was a common misconception of people who were considering joining the Saver Plus scheme and often kept them from joining, Ms Gledhill said. Ms Dunstone said she was financially literate when she

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Regal days to end road pain VICTORIA Police will be on the roads over the next four days conducting Operation Regal. The operation is the latest of the operations from police targeting driver behaviour in busy periods on the state’s roads. In the past five years, 14 deaths have occurred over the Queens Birthday weekend in Victoria and Victoria Police data shows there have been 261 serious injuries as a result of crashes. Last year saw two people killed over the long weekend, which coincides with the opening of the Victorian snow season. Many travellers will be using regional and rural roads as they go to camping areas, prompting an extra message of caution from Victoria Police Road Policing Command Assistant Commissioner Doug Fryer. “I ask motorists to be mindful of changing environment conditions, to have patience, plan ahead and drive to the road conditions. Simply, take your time,” he said. “Country deaths are over represented in the lives lost on our roads and with five out of the six deaths over the Labour Day long weekend on country roads it’s sadly a sobering reality.” AC Fryer said enforcement will vary across Victoria with police patrolling major arterials, popular tourist areas, back streets and main roads. Drink and drug driving will be a major focus of the operation. Bendigo is not among the priority Police Service Areas being targeted as part of the operation, with officers focusing more heavily on the Moreland, Geelong, Benalla, Mitchell and Yarra Ranges PSAs. Operation Regal will run from 12.01am Friday June 8 until 11.59pm Monday night. Motorists in the Bendigo region will have access to Driver Reviver stops, being run by SES volunteers. The sites will be open at Heathcote from 2pm to 11pm today, Marong and Eaglehawk from 3pm to midnight today and 9am to 5pm on Monday and at Huntly today and from 10am to 8pm on Monday.

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Rosie rockets along BETWEEN being a teacher, designer and a basketballer turned footballer, Elise Hogan has plenty to keep herself busy. But now she can add a new title to the list – author. Ms Hogan has written and illustrated a children’s book to highlight inclusion called Rocket Rosie. The book centres on a young girl named Rosie, who runs and runs but feels lonely because she doesn’t have anyone at her

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10 • NEWS A TIMELY REMINDER VICTORIA State Emergency Service has reminded drivers to take a break every two hours. Unfortunately, 87 Victorians lives have been lost in road accidents this year and 20 per cent of fatal road accidents involve driver fatigue. Almost 30 per cent of severe single vehicle crashes in rural areas involve drivers being fatigued. Driver Reviver is a national campaign with one objective; to reduce road collisions by alleviating driver fatigue. VICSES volunteers and Lions Club members will offer coffee, tea and snacks at various roadside locations over the Queen’s birthday long weekend to encourage drivers to stop, rest and refresh, in an effort to ensure they arrive safely at their destination.

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EAGLEHAWK Secondary College student Sharni Franks said she would act if she suspected a classmate was suffering mentally. Before she attended the YMCA Youth Summit on mental health and wellbeing last week, Sharni said she may have just assumed the same classmate was having a bad day, and left them alone. CROCHETING FOR A RECORD Annalese Pipicella said she would personally talk to the person THERE will be an attempt at and ask if they were okay, offer an world record attempt on Sunday, opportunity to talk or suggest somethe most people crocheting at the one who could help. same time in the same place Five of the 10 ESC year 10 stuFUNERALS It will take place at CraftAlive & dents who attended the summit Bendigo at the Bendigo ShowPRE - PAID FUNERALS summarised for the Bendigo Weekly grounds which is on this weekend. what they learned and said they It’s being supported by the would attend another summit, such Bendigo Woolen Mills alongside was the inspiration they gained in the 100+ exhibitors. workshops and activities and from CraftAlive Bendigo is a cornerspeakers. stone event in the calendar and What they learned was aimed at will draw craft enthusiasts from all reinforcing their mental wellbeing. over the region. Among them, they had ideas

AWARE: ESC students Maaka Clark, Caeleb Jacobs, Oliver Harris, Sharni Franks and Annalese Pipicella. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN. about how to bring the lessons home for other students. They agreed as a group they listened more attentively when young people told their stories. They also had opinions on social media and its use as a tool to communicate. “It is easier to talk when you are behind a screen, easier than face to face,” Caeleb Jacobs said about talking personally about mental health. But they conceded social media

also made it easier to project a false picture of mental wellbeing when you were really hurting inside. Bendigo YMCA youth empowerment coordinator Jamie Roberts organised the trip to Melbourne for the Eaglehawk students. The event attracted 390 students, young people and professionals. Maaka Clark said she was particularly inspired by a young female speaker who defied negative feedback she had received at

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Art blooms at the farm

Local Artist Jessica Spalding’s works are set to bring to life the new art space at PepperGreen Farm. Obnoxious Weeds – an abstract exhibition of floral natives and introduced species, will open this weekend, and is one of the highlights of a weekend of celebrations for PepperGreen Farm, a not-for-profit social enterprise officially opened by City of Greater Bendigo mayor Margaret O’Rourke last night. The newly designed arts studios and gallery space are just one of many initiatives to transform Bendigo’s original market garden, located at 40 Thunder Street, into a flourishing tourist precinct full of activity. Ms Spalding produces bright, large format abstract works and for more than 10 years she has been a sought-after and widely collected artist, both in Australia and internationally. She was also

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the artist-in-residence for Jimmy Possum stores for many years. Access Australia Group chief executive officer Michael Langdon said artists in residence was one of the features at PepperGreen Farm. “PepperGreen Farm encourages artists, tourists, home garden enthusiasts and the community to come together,” he said. The popular PepperGreen Farm community market is also on tomorrow, from 10am to 4pm, offering the chance to pick fresh produce straight from the paddock to the plate. Obnoxious Weeds officially opens at noon on Saturday, June 9 and runs through to July 17. on show: Jessica Spalding’s exhibition is part of a big weekend at PepperGreen Farm. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN

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Review backs students THE federal government has increased its support for more than 400,000 students from regional Australia after an independent review into the needs of those studying in regional areas. The government has accepted all 11 recommendations of the Independent Review into Regional, Rural and Remote Education, committing to a “whole of government” approach. Deputy Prime Minister Michael McCormack said the review had considered the key issues, challenges and barriers that have an impact on the educational outcomes of students living in regional, rural and remote communities. “We believe in Australia your post code should not determine your potential. No matter where you go to school, we believe everyone deserves the opportunity to pursue their passions and get a quality education,” Mr McCormack said. Deputy Nationals leader Bridget McKenzie said the government was committed to ensuring existing programs continued to meet the needs of students in the regions. “As a former teacher I understand the challenges many families face when accessing high quality and reliable education in the regions,” Ms McKenzie said. “Education needs in rural Australia are different from those in the cities, so the coalition has prioritised the rollout of the National Broadband Network and Sky Muster services into regional Australia to address challenges those students face. “We want to ensure every student can take advantage of remote learning opportunities that will suit their needs and NBN Co’s trial of multicast services in schools across the Northern Territory highlights our focus on enhancing online learning for live in remote areas. “State and territory governments are key in supporting students and school communities in regional, rural and remote Australia.” Education minister Simon Birmingham said there was a gap between the city and the regions in the level of study or qualifications students achieve.

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A novice’s guide to MTB WHEN the new mountain bike park at Harcourt La Larr Ba Gauwa opened I made a rash promise. As a dedicated roadie, I said I would test out the trails on a bike with big fat tyres and wearing a Michelin suit. Unfortunately, I couldn’t reach the pedals in the protective suit and no one would lend me their fat bike. Luckily, John from Strath Bike and Power Equipment was willing to take a chance on me. He lent me his carbon dualie (dual suspension bike – notice I’m catching on with the terminology?) and serious protective gear, with some sage advice: Do not ride the black trails. You cannot park at La Larr Ba Gauwa Park. There is parking in Harcourt near the Goldfields Track Café and an off-road path to the MTB park. Thirty minutes after I arrived I was ready to ride. The friend I’d invited to take photos spent that time holding onto her stomach with tears pouring down her face as I fumbled about trying to put on the body armour. Far from a gentle two-kilometre ride to the MTB park, it is all uphill and, wearing what felt like

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back, some with a few rocks in the apex of the corner, just to make things a little more “interesting”. Upon reaching the top – the northern trail hub – I quickly removed the helmet, before I drowned in my own sweat. I began the descent with fingers glued to the brakes and approached the first banked corner (a berm) slowly, which is not the way to take a berm. With the bike sliding around at the bottom I fish-tailed out of the first berm, over a hump and into a

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Mopars on show and set to shine BENDIGO’S CBD will roar to life this weekend when the annual Midstate Mopars event hits town. The Central Victorian Chrysler Club hosts the event, which brings together vintage Chryslers, Valiants, Dodges, Plymouths and Desotos. The club says that after 12 years Midstate Mopars is now the second largest gathering of Chrysler vehicles in the Southern Hemisphere. The two-day event kicks off on Saturday with a cruise leaving the Lake Weeroona car park and heading to view a super collection of the vehicles in Castlemaine. That will be followed

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An exciting event took place last weekend at the Daylesford Neighbourhood Centre where 30 people trained as special tutors for foster children. The Love of Learning Program was developed by The Pyjama Foundation to help children in foster care with learning, life skills and confidence to change the direction of their lives. The tutors are referred to as Pyjama Angels and spend an hour a week reading books aloud, playing educational games and engaging in fun activities with the children. A Pyjama Angel’s role is to provide consistent love and support, and most importantly, instil a love of learning in children.

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Local participant Michelle Matthews said she was looking forward to getting involved in the program. “I’m a former teacher and have nine grandchildren and I think this program represents a wonderful opportunity to help these children in need of extra care and attention,” she said. “The most important thing as a tutor is to be consistent – to turn up every week for that one hour and not let the children down. “We were given statistics such as 92 per cent of children in care have below average reading skills by the time they are seven years of age, and it is a struggle for them to catch up.” Pyjama Foundation representative Kelly Phan said the

love of Learning Program is the only one of its type supporting children in care with evidencebased literacy and numeracy programs in the out-of-school environment in Australia. “We are working with Anglicare in Bendigo to pair foster children with the Pyjama Angels, and they are extremely excited for the program to start,” Ms Phan said. Volunteers are screened, trained, recruited and then matched with a child in foster care. The program has a resource library in every region where volunteers can borrow books, games and resources to take to the children each week. To find out more go to thepyjamafoundation.com

right track: There are plans for the creek.

Plans flow for creek BENDIGO Creek may be repurposed as a shared walking and cycling trail as council examines uses for a 4.5-kilometre section of the creek between Golden Square and Lake Weeroona. The section of the creek reserve will be the subject of a study to decide whether a trail from Maple Street, Golden Square to the popular Lake Weeroona could be feasible. At the lake the trail would join existing trails either side of the 4.5-kilometre stretch and provide a direct link between Epsom and Kangaroo Flat riders and walkers access to Epsom away from Napier Street and other roads. Council is calling for feedback from residents to inform the plan, which could see a low-line trail created with various access points for cyclists and pedestrians. It has appointed consultants Trafficworks and communityvibe to undertake the feasibility study. “The study also responds to a recommendation made in the city’s 2015 Integrated Transport and Land Use Strategy (ITLUS) to investigate the feasibility of continuing the Bendigo Creek Trail,” mayor Margaret O’Rourke said. “This is the missing link of the Bendigo Creek trail and if the study finds the project is feasible and if it is constructed people would be able to travel safely off-road along this trail between Kangaroo Flat in the south and Epsom in the north.” Cr O’Rourke said the study would take into account heritage constraints, surface treatments, trail alignment and linkages and the usage levels and benefits of the trail. Listening posts will also take place at Lake Weeroona between 3pm and 6pm on Friday, June 1 and at Charing Cross between 1pm and 4pm on Sunday, June 3. Residents can have their say on the project by completing a survey available from council’s offices or online via www. bendigo.vic.gov.au

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An ice fundraising idea BSE College students raised awareness of MND this week in a most chilling way. Nine staff were up for the challenge to have a bucket of ice water tipped on their head. Students voted with their donations to choose the top two to receive the

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ness of MND as a peer’s father has the disease and they wanted to support their classmate. They designed all marketing collateral for the event. The event raised more than $2000, which will go to the Neil Daniherbacked Fight MND Foundation.

HOCKEY in Bendigo has scored a major win with the construction of a second water-based pitch completed this week. Hockey Central Victoria’s Ashley Street headquarters is undergoing a $6.2 million renovation and now boasts two international-standard pitches. The complex has played host to the International Festival of Hockey each of the past two years, with Australia playing India, New Zealand and the US in men’s and women’s international matches. “The new wet pitch surface meets the global certification standards of the International Hockey Federation so not only will it support the growing local hockey community it will also improve Bendigo’s ability to host local, national and international hockey events for years to come,” council’s Lincoln Fitzgerald said. “Bendigo is the only hockey facility outside of Melbourne to boast two global standard international pitches as certified by the International Hockey Federation.” The new pitch is a major component of the redevelopment of the complex, headlined by a new pavilion precinct overlooking the dual playing surfaces. Council said work on the pavilions will start in late 2018 after the hockey season concludes. The new pavilion will be on two levels next to the existing building, which will also be refurbished. The upstairs component of the new pavilion will house a social room, office, toilets, kitchen/ kiosk and meeting room, and external viewing decks looking over the two pitches located upstairs. Downstairs will house a further four change rooms with toilets and showers, plus extensive storage areas for the tenant hockey clubs. Hockey central Victoria has funded $400,000 of the work, with an additional $5.38 million from the City of Greater Bendigo and $650,000 from the Victorian government.

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Revive our CBD Like many, I rarely shop in the CBD because I object to the parking fees. My shopping dollars therefore go to retail outlets where free parking is provided, both here in Bendigo and Melbourne. Recently however, I chose to pay $3.80 for two hours spent in the CBD, chiefly in the Hargreaves Mall. Since I parked outside the Bendigo library I decided to wander in for a quick look and discovered a warm and welcoming community hub. But why should we need to pay parking fees in order to partake of all this incredible free facility has to offer? Next I ventured to the mall. Initially I could be forgiven for thinking that nothing was open. When I did venture into some shops, I was greeted like a long-lost friend. These faithful retailers spoke of hard times and a council that does not support their loyalty. Come on Bendigo council; take heart. 1. Parking should be free for all retail areas in Bendigo. 2. Both sides of the mall should be joined under one roofline and retailers given a chance to rent new shop spaces. 3. Keep some outdoor lawned areas for relaxation, playgrounds and concerts and the like. 4. Turn the soon to be vacant Officeworks building into a welcoming and vibrant hub. Fresh meats, seafood, fruit and vegetables could be bought and sold there, including multi-cultural delights. Pop-up stalls could co-exist with permanent shops to provide a community meeting spot. A food hall with coffee shops and bakeries would do well too. My ideas are just the tip of the iceberg. Councillors, please don’t spend our money on out-of-town, professionals who think they know best as to how our city centre will thrive. This was done before, with horrendous results. Survey ratepayers and be stunned by local ideas. Be a council who is for its people, by its people and with its people. Barb Collins, East Bendigo

No sympathy Thank you for your very biased article on Ernie Fleming and the comments from the Victorian Principals Association. You have belittled those staff who have had the courage to stand up for what they know is wrong. You have demeaned the oppor-

tunity for future staff to report things that are not quite right to the department. Only things that are of a serious nature or compromise the integrity of the department get escalated to this point. Ernie Fleming has had the opportunity to defend these allegations from the time of his removal as principal, and should have resigned then, but chose not to and take leave and take more money from the education department’s pockets. Which means us as tax payers have paid for his leave. I have no sympathy for him and, like a lot of middle-aged principals, the agenda becomes their ego and not what is right for the school or the education department. Bev Gardiner, Bendigo Pick of the week: Bull Street and the Bendigo Town Hall by night. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN

Boaters deserve a home Bendigo Dragon Boat crews deserve a proper home. The crews operate from a modest corrugated iron shed at Lake Weeroona, which is rather inadequate given the role they play in the Bendigo community. Dragon’s Abreast was formed in 2002 to support women recovering from breast cancer. Dragon’s Afloat was formed in 2010 and supports men recovering from prostrate and other cancers. The crews provide an avenue for cancer survivors to come together for emotional support, to continue their rehabilitation to good health, and to help people who may be grieving. They deserve better facilities. R Beachley, Epsom

Animal abuse a red flag People in northern Victoria and throughout the country are rightly dismayed at the light sentence handed out in the case of the teenager who put a seven-week-old kitten in a microwave oven. The kitten suffered massive internal damage but was not euthanised until the next day. The offender was given neither a fine nor a conviction, just six months’ probation. Under the Victorian Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, offences can result in fines of $74,000 or imprisonment for up to two years but, despite this, penalties for cases of cruelty to animals are rarely imposed to the full extent of the law. In this case, the magistrate observed that the act was “horrible” but that the offender “had not understood

the impact his behaviour would have on his life and reputation”. The unimaginable suffering and impact on the kitten was not mentioned. Numerous studies show that people who harm other animals often move on to harm their fellow humans. One US study found that animal abusers are five times more likely to commit violent crimes against humans. An Australian study revealed that 100 per cent of sexual homicide offenders examined had a history of animal cruelty. It’s time that this country started to treat cases of cruelty to animals as the serious crimes that they are, because the whole of society is at risk when we don’t. If you suspect someone of abusing an animal, report it to authorities right away for the safety of humans and other animals. Desmond Bellamy, Special Projects Coordinator, PETA Australia

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recognised by the Victorian Principals Association as a flawed process. Some of our assumptions about justice are challenged by DET’s Speak Up process. For example freedom of speech and access to documentation are restricted. The VPA implies that the DET investigations deny principals natural justice. The 18 month DET investigation at Bendigo South East College raises serious questions. Who investigates the investigators? Will DET officials be held to account for conducting an investigation, based on anonymous accusations, which occupied an extraordinary 18 months and denied a school community the leadership of Mr Fleming. Is this the behaviour we expect from our education department? One wonders what strategies have been employed by DET during the investigation. The VPA Position Paper states that the whole investigative process contravenes a code of conduct which in part “ensures freedom from discrimination, harassment and bullying”. The paper also states that principals investigated by DET as part of the “Speak Up” process report feeling “uninformed, confused and disrespected”. Does DET have another agenda it is pursuing? Relevant politicians and DET officials were alerted to concerns about this investigation last year. Time may reveal the action of DET officials and policies. In the future this investigation may be held as an example of how not to conduct an investigation. Phillip Ellison, Kangaroo Flat

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A new start? MOST Australians – in fact roughly two-thirds of us, support an increase in this most basic of allowances provided by government that the roughly $570 per fortnight Newstart payment provided to eligible Australians. In fact it would seem to be the Australian thing to do, the fair thing to do, to increase the amount provided by Newstart to better reflect the cost of living in today’s modern society. It’s been well documented that the Newstart allowance has failed to keep pace with the cost of living for almost 25 years, and that welfare agencies who are at the coalface say a considerable portion of the people they assist are recipients of Newstart or Youth Allowance. The government may well argue it cannot afford to increase benefits like Newstart or the Youth Allowance, or that recipients are likely to be accessing additional sources of federal government support, a situation that can mask how much support some Australians actually receive from their government. But given the overwhelming support for change, the government cannot afford to be tone deaf on this issue. Think back to the steadfast refusals to even entertain the thought of a Royal Commission into the banking sector, which will surely

Editorial Comment haunt the government in the lead up to next year’s expected federal elections. The ongoing response to each and every survey into Newstart is constant – Australians expect their government to do more for what they consider to be a vulnerable group of people. And a government that is big on selling tax cuts to working Australians and cuts to company tax rates is struggling to convince ordinary Australians that these revisions should not be expanded to include those on the Newstart benefit. Simply put, the annual minimum wage review needs to be expanded to at least consider the annual review of Newstart. A city such as Bendigo is extremely fortunate to have a strong tertiary education sector, serving the educational needs of thousands of students who are enrolled at a number of institutions. Many of these students would be feeling the Newstart and Youth Allowance squeeze, a circumstance not helped by a tight jobs market, and a just as tight rental market. Equally, regional students who

relocate to larger cities to pursue their university studies, are often faced with the pressures of a much higher cost of living that places additional stresses upon them and their families. And while it is good news that the federal government has accepted the recommendations of a major review of education in regional Australia, more work needs to be done by all three tiers of government to address the needs of the more than 400,000 students from regional Australia. While it’s true to say that Newstart, and other similar allowances, exists to provide a basic safety net for people looking for work who are on welfare, the stagnant nature of this most basic of allowances is difficult to accept when the cost of living continues to rise. The criteria to access some benefits has also been revised, and this is a good start, especially for regional students and their families. For its part, the government says most Newstart recipients transition into employment within 12 months, and that employment growth is helping address the issue. The government insists that the best form of welfare is a job, but in the eyes of many struggling students in regional communities such as Bendigo, that’s far easier said than done.

mayor’s opinion By MARGARET O’ROURKE City of Greater Bendigo Mayor

DECISIONS that come to the council table can be difficult for a wide range of reasons. Planning matters can be particularly challenging, but a councillor’s role is to make the best decision with the information available to them and under the Act they must make decisions for the benefit of the whole municipality. The recent Marong Business Park decision was undoubtedly the most difficult for council so far this term. Prior to becoming a councillor I was not convinced of the need for a business park or the preferred location in Marong, which ultimately meant pursuing compulsory land acquisition. So I did a great deal of research. Firstly, there has been speculation of pecuniary interests over the years for current and former staff – this is not correct. Also, councillors are the decision makers in this matter and there is no conflict of interest directly or indirectly for any of the current councillors. This project has spanned 16 years (four council terms), starting in 2002. Over that time, Greater Bendigo has grappled with the fact it will need an industrial park of a substantial size to support business growth over the next 30 years. The preferred site is 313ha. Our regional counterparts have already gone down this path. Geelong, Ballarat, Wodonga and Shepparton have busi-

ness parks and are seeing the benefits of having a dedicated area for largescale industrial businesses to thrive. South Australia is even offering financial incentives to attract such businesses to relocate. Retaining our successful businesses and the jobs they provide is very important. We don’t want to lose them to other parts of Victoria or interstate because we don’t have enough industrial land for them to expand. Jobs in manufacturing have declined in many parts of Australia but

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I’ve had many people ask me, “So what businesses want to move to Bendigo?” This is commercially sensitive information but there is real and genuine interest to move and invest. Local manufacturers have committed to invest at least $295 million into their own businesses over the next three years, which will create 500 additional jobs. This investment would likely be substantially more if there was dedicated industrial land available.

Councillors have a responsibility to plan for future jobs and economic growth Bendigo continues to have great success in specialised manufacturing fields. Greater Bendigo only has around 10 years’ industrial land supply left, which is scattered in and around the municipality in small pockets. We have no large-scale industrial plots near to each other and with the right transport links to accommodate some of our successful businesses that are now looking further afield to expand. In time, it is expected the business park will support an estimated 3500 jobs. It is listed as a strategic priority for the Loddon Campaspe area, as highlighted in the state government-endorsed Loddon Campaspe Regional Growth Plan. Keeping jobs, skills and innovation in Bendigo is critical for our growing population.

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An independent study of eight possible sites found the preferred site in Marong to be the best site for the business park. It is accessible for Bdouble trucks, is adjacent to the Calder Highway and within easy access of the Calder Alternative and Wimmera highways, which provide links to Melbourne, Mildura and Adelaide, and is on the right side of Bendigo to access freight rail links in western Victoria that are currently being upgraded as part of the Murray Basin Rail Project. It is also in an ideal location to support surrounding areas, with the Loddon, Mt Alexander, Gannawarra, Campaspe and Central Goldfields shires also recognising the need for a business park. The site was rezoned last year by the planning minister to allow for in-

dustrial use, so the land is three times more valuable today than it was under the former farming zone and the city has made a considerable and genuine offer to the family based on the value of the land under the new zoning. The family would also be able to continue farming the land until it is required for development, which would likely happen in stages as state and federal government and private funding become available. The planning panel assessment called for further investigation to take place and this work has since been done and informed council’s decision making. It is difficult to quantify the amount spent on getting this project to this point, as much of the work has been completed internally using staff time. Costs have been incurred through legal fees, consultant reports and an independent study, but the value of this work does not amount to millions of dollars as some have speculated. Our council is not the first to be challenged by the dilemma of catering for a growing community. Greater Shepparton, Brimbank and Whittlesea councils have also pursued compulsory land acquisition to support business development. Councillors have a responsibility to plan for future jobs and economic growth, and we take this task very seriously. Council looks forward to receiving notification of the planning minister’s decision in the near future.

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HE positive contribution men make to families, and support families give to men is the focus of this year’s Men’s Health Week. The theme: Men and Families, making healthy connections, sets the tone for a week of Australia-wide activities that will celebrate the strength of men and boys, as well as inspire discussion about how they can better contribute to their own health, and the health of their families and communities. The Men’s Health Information and Resource Centre’s Professor John Macdonald, says the week – to be officially launched by Australian Federal Police Commissioner Andrew Colvin – reminds us that the support we get from family and friends is important for our mental and physical health. “Men’s Health Week is an important

opportunity to acknowledge the way that connection with family will benefit a man’s health, and conversely how a man can connect and contribute to his family, whatever shape that family is,” Professor Macdonald said. “There are many ways that men get blamed for their own health issues. That criticism may be justified in some circumstances, but Men’s Health Week is more a chance to celebrate the strengths of men and boys and how they can positively contribute to their health. “Yes, some health choices are up to the individual, like diet, exercise and alcohol intake, but some things that impact on health are outside an individual’s control.” Men’s Health Week is an ideal time to reflect on such individuals who aren’t in control of their health – and what can be done to assist.

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sugar, high blood pressure or a family history of unhealthy genes, the chances are you won’t feel sick at all but your life will be under attack,” Peter said. “The top 10 killers of men in Australia are heart disease, smoking-related lung disease, stroke, prostate cancer, bowel cancer, suicide, diabetes, pneumonia and the flu, car accidents and dementia. “Any of these could be just around the corner for you but the good news is almost all of them are preventable if you are proactive and get the right support.” Book a check-up at the Bendigo Community Health Services Men’s Health Clinic by calling 5448 1600 today.

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ictorian men considerably underestimate their risk of skin cancer and most delay doctor visits according to new research. Less than one-in-three Victorian men consider themselves at high risk of skin cancer, despite 88 per cent reporting at least one known risk factor, such as fair hair, skin that burns easily, or spending time outdoors each week. Moreover, most Australian men have delayed a doctor visit despite their concern about a health issue, with significant percentage of men claiming to be too busy at work and unable to spare the time. The Australasian College of Dermatologists’ findings released earlier this week reinforce the importance of early skin cancer diagnosis, treatment and prevention among men for Australia’s most common cancer. Dermatologist Dr Victoria Mar, Fellow of the Australasian College of Dermatologists, has witnessed the devastating impact of skin cancer throughout her career and says early diagnosis is key to successful treatment. “As experts in the diagnosis, surgical and non-surgical treatment and management of skin cancer, including melanoma, dermatologists unfortunately see a huge number of male patients with some form of skin cancer,” Dr Mar said. “Often it’s not until they know someone who has been diagnosed with skin cancer, that they too, suddenly realise they could be at risk of the disease.” According to the research Australian men spend around 15 hours outdoors each week, significantly heightening the risk of skin cancer, especially as we age. Australian men are urged consider regular skin checks and to see their doctor immediately if they notice any new or unusual marks on their skin.

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IN THE VINEYARD: Felix L’Huillier became a vigneron.

Zealous family REMY Felix L’Huillier the political refugee from the Moselle region in north eastern France had managed to flee the country at a time of intense political upheaval. L’Huillier crossed the channel by means of a fishing boat, his wife Elizabeth along with their two children managed to come to England months later, they staying in London. After a five month period the family decided to put an even a greater distance between themselves and those who may be out to “get him” and they secured a passage on the sailing ship Woodstock which berthed at Melbourne in April 1853. L’Huillier, having been a shopkeeper, had contacts with merchants in London they in turn had their representatives in the colony of Victoria. It was through these contacts that they were able to move their capital from France, to Britain and now finally Victoria. Bills of exchange were thus able to be honoured in Melbourne. The family managed to obtain a house to rent at an exorbitant price for a six month period in far off Prahran. Their neighbours were mostly middle class people and while briefly settled there a decision had to be made as to what to do in this totally foreign environment? He had considered working as a stonemason, this it may be remembered was his first trial at work as a 12-year-old. Encouraged by Elizabeth he bought a horse and cart, they then could make their way to the Bendigo goldfield. Land sales for settlers were in that period beginning to occur. Having briefly tried his hand at alluvial gold digging and stonemasonry Felix opted to purchase land on the Upper Sheepwash, an area today referred to as Mandurang, it was Lot 22. The L’Huillier family were to establish a market garden, they could obtain water from the Sheepwash Creek. Among the first tasks was to plant fruit trees for an orchard and to construct a two room dwelling. Elizabeth cultivated a market garden and soon her vegetables and herbs were being offered for sale in Market Square adjacent to the red brick town hall. In February 1862 Felix became a naturalised British subject. As with other Frenchmen in the Bendigo area L’Huillier aspired to become a vigneron, thus cuttings were acquired and planted in soils that lent themselves well for their propagation. His vineyard however was on a lesser scale than that of the many other growers, particularly the Germans. None the less the quality of the wines produced was second to none. There were muscatel, hermitage and chasselais grapes; theirs became a model farm and garden which one observer noted, “resembled a first class property”. Further land was acquired and eventually even properties in Bendigo, however the discovery of the dreaded phylloxera disease in 1893 saw vines uprooted, burnt and the soil covered with salt. Remy Felix L’Huillier passed away October 12, 1909 aged 78 years. His estate was valued at the substantial sum of £18,000. – James Lerk

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Teddy joins the choir THE Melbourne Welsh Male Choir is marking winter with a major concert in Bendigo on June 24 at the Ulumbarra Theatre. The 50-strong choir will be joined by New Zealand born bass-baritone Teddy Tahu Rhodes, and Melbourne soprano Kate Amos. It is Tahu Rhodes’ third time with the choir. He will perform solos plus a selection of the best known and loved songs from stage and screen, including Les Misérables, with the choir. Amos, who won the choir’s Singer of the Year Competition in 2016, will perform Adele’s Laughing Song from Die Fledermaus and join Tahu Rhodes for duets including Là ci darem la mano from Don Giovanni. Naturally, the choir will sing some Welsh favourites. David Ashton-Smith OAM, who became the choir’s director in early 2016, is pleased with the line-up and program. “Teddy Tahu Rhodes performed to great acclaim with the choir in 2015 and we were chuffed when he approached the choir seeking another chance to sing with us. This time round, the people of

CENTRAL CHARACTER: Teddy Tahu Rhodes and the Melbourne Welsh Male Choir. Bendigo also get an opportunity to enjoy his glorious voice and striking stage presence,” Ashton-Smith said. “Kate Amos, who has extensive performance experience in opera, operetta and musical theatre, is a great addition to the concerts. Kate’s

vocal versatility is a delight. The concerts are the perfect way to beat those wintertime blues.” Ashton-Smith is particularly pleased to have the opportunity to perform with the choir in Bendigo. “Bendigo has become

such a cultural hub for all Victorians. I have been associated with singing and choral music performances in Bendigo for over 40 years. In fact, I actually won the Bendigo Aria Competition back in the late 60s – it helped kickstart my career,” he said.

When the sex scandal broke during Trump’s campaign everyone thought this would be the sucker punch that would bring him undone. But Hillary Clinton was unable to capitalise on Trump’s sexual reputation because of what amounted to her complicity by silence when Bill Clinton’s own scan-

sound of rapturous applause with the sight of a Mongolian yak hunter.” The one woman in modern public life who stood on her dig was Princess Diana. With the bravura of youth Diana defied the convention that philandering is the prerogative of the rich and famous and Charles was made to look like a right bounder – but some people suggest the price Diana paid for revenge was far too high – her life. But I’m all for the public outing of duplicitous politicians by their hard-done-by wives. Dear ladies, do not gogently into that lonely night (unless the property settlement is worth it.) Barnaby Joyce’s wife should have capitalised on Canberra’s mid-winter ball and outed her husband then. She could have taken that stock-whip off him, chased him around the bar, through the foyer and all the way home to Tamworth. Yee Ha!

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MELANIA Trump recently went missing in action for nearly a month, sparking many delicious rumours. Her return to business at a White House function during the week however spoilt all the fun. But here is an sample of what could have happened to the First Lady. I rather fancied she was kidnapped by the Cheated Wives Club and brainwashed. The kidnapping exposed her to the aversion therapy techniques as seen in Anthony Burgess’ A Clockwork Orange. For the therapy to work Melania was tied to a chair and made to listen on repeat to the notorious tape of Trump bragging about how as a star “they let you do it...” Or perhaps she was made to listen to Trump’s opinion on his wives who have babies – their bodies are never the same, man...

While Melania is made to listen to these appalling words, over and over again, she is also shown images of mansions, yachts, designer clothes, jewels and shoes. That’s right, the poor former model will never be able to enjoy the simple things in life without being reminded of the price she has paid – marriage to a nefari-

Hillary stood by her man and the cost was monumental ous, misanthropic politician. The price paid by women in public life when then husbands run amok is surely much higher than that paid by women who suffer the ignominy of their husbands’ affairs in private. For Hillary Clinton it could be argued that Mr Clinton’s sexual peccadillos cost her the presidency when it was her turn to run for the highest position in America.

dals, including his involvement with Monica Lewinsky, became public. Yes, Hillary stood by her man and the cost was monumental. I can just imagine the Clintons in the cab after her television debate with Trump. Bill: “Gee Hon...” Hillary: “Don’t say a word Bill. If you say a word I will organise some personalised aversion therapy whereby you will forever associate the

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EXERCISE Pedals $35 Ph 5441 2019

GAZEBO New (Delterra) Green with white stripes, 3x3m $50 5446 7060

BACK Pack, Ladies 40 Ltre Mack Pack $50 Ph 5439 3607

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FARFISA electronic organ and stool $90 ONO Ph 5443 5092 FILING cabinet with 4 drawers, $50 Ph 5442 5552

FIREWOOD

BALLBEARING Trolley (Anchor) S.W.L 1 Tonne $50 Ph 5446 7060

Grey box, $140 per C/M, Delivered Bendigo. Ph 0427 304 600

BARTELL lookalike concrete Helicopter, 36 inch, A1 Excellent condition, $950 Ph 0409 844 293

FIREWOOD Dry, red gum, split, $130 per metre delivered. Phone 0459 675 873

BIKE x3 Rack for car on towball $20 ono Ph 0432 346 659 BILLIARD table, folding, 6x3, with accessories, EC, $180 Ph 5443 3227 BIRDCAGE 45cm L x 45cm W x 70cm H as new $50 0409 431 383 BSE backpack $20 Phone 0427 343 499 BSE School dress, size 10, excellent condition $ 30 Phone 0427 343 499 CAR ramps, heavy duty, 2100 L. $40 Ph 0409 511 095 CARAVAN Gas Heater $50 ono Ph 0432 346 659

HUTCH French Provincial, 2170 W x 2000 H, 5 doors top & bottom, + 3 drawers. Excellent Cond. $920 Ph 5443 3227

Sewing Machines & Overlockers - Bendigo Sewing Machine Service, 11 Adam St 5442 9705

BEDSIDE tables, Glass top & shelf, gold frame $40pr Ph 0438 424 842

BIKE carrier, x 3 bikes, tow ball attachment $65 Ph 0466 269 948

HOLDEN Racing Team jacket Size L $90 ono Phone 5446 1663

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BBQ with built in esky, GC $50 pH 0409 414 251

BIKE, hinge crane fold up, 5 sp, GC $100 Ph 5439 3607

HAY & STRAW

Rolls & Little Squares. Delivery available Maiden Gully Ph 0438 373 291

FIREWOOD Quality Dry Grey & Yellow Box Delivered local $150/m Ph 0448 186 691

SPILT IRONBARK FIREWOOD 1 cubic metres Pick up $150 or deliverd $170 Ph 0419 302 000

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LACE curtains, drapes, rods, tracks for 9 openings. $250 Ph 0410 435 234

LADIES trouser suit, Blk XS, "Principals" unworn, $30 Ph 0490 877 592

LAWNMOWER Brigs & Stratton, w catcher, runs well, $70 0420 446 031

LEATHER lounge suites (x2) 2 recliners + 3 seater with 2 reclining GC, $300. 2 chairs + 2 seater lounge, GC $200 Ph 0417 536 736

EPSOM FRUIT WORKS COMMERCIAL CATERING AND HOME DELIVERY AVAILABLE

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LEATHER Jacket $30 Phone 0437 852 649

Season dried split red Gum, Delivered. From 2 M - 17 M loads. Murray River Firewood Supplies Russell 0417 733 049

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

KEV'S KINDLING BENDIGO 5kg bags for $8 Pensioner discount Ph 0422 073 512 or 5448 4841

LG Microwave, 1000W, VGC, $50 Ph 0438 547 825

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LOUNGE Genuine leather, 2 x 3 seaters, Original cost $3500, Needs small stitching repair $100 ea Ph 5447 0914

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Cat Enclosures DINING setting, timber dining table and 6 chairs, New condition. $250 ONO Ph 0417 536 736

DISABILITY AIDS Push Fold up Wheelchair $170 Ph 0408 571 794

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MAZDA 3 2007 tyre, VGC, $50 Ph 5447 8573

DISABILITY AIDS Shoprider Delux Electric Scooters $1500 Ph 0408 571 794

DISABILITY AIDS Electric Wheelchair Dual Control $350 Ph 0408 571 794

DISABILITY AIDS Shoprider 889 Deluxe 12 mths old as new $2000 half price Ph 0408 571 794

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Redgum firewood $140p/m Pick Up Plus deliveries Ph 0427 353 939 FISHTANK 120cm x 36cm, $75 Ph 5442 4668 FLOOR rug, 160cm x 215cm, brown & beige, GC, $20 Ph 5443 9265

MAZDA 3 wheel caps x3, 2007 model $75 ono Ph 5447 8573

MENS Mountain Bike 27sp with helmet $20 ono Ph 0432 346 659

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Pride Delux Scooter Never Used $1600 Ph 0408 571 794

FOX Jeans XS (24) as new, only $25 Ph 0490 877 592

DRESSING table, solid, 6 drawer, mirror, 1500 x 660 $60 0428 353 921

FRENCH provincial mirror $50 Ph 0409 175 052

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

DRESSING Table and stool, queen anne, VGC $100 Ph 5439 3607

GARDENING Books x4, Bourkes Backyard VGC $10 Ph 5447 7275

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

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NEW Internal Ply Doors x 5, Standard $60 Ph 0437 525 851

TORTAL style shed frame, 12m x 7.6m x 3m. Includes footing brackets, and top hat for roof. $2500 Ph 0407 810 778

OLIVE trees for sale, prices start from $10. Phone 0459 699 326.

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PIANOLA roll leadlight cabinet $100 Ph 0409 175 052

TWO 16 ltr Demijohns, screw tops $40 a pair 0466 997 290.

PIANOLA rolls x 20 $50 Ph 0409 175 052

VALCO Baby Stroller, GC $50 Ph 0409 414 251

POPE motor mower, w catcher, easy start, VGC $95 Ph 5447 8573

VANITY unit, 2 door, teak & white, $30 Ph 5443 3227

PORTACOT and mattress, $40 Phone 5442 6437

VINTAGE spring back rocker, tapestry, VGC, $100 Ph 0466 269 948

PORTACOT, new, mattress, change table, castors $45 Ph 0425 716 850

PORTACOT childcare, Excellent cond $40 Phone 0437 852 649

WALKERS from $20 - $40 Ph 0408 571 794 WOOD Logs $100 0437 525 851

MOTOR BIKES

AVAN Sportsliner, 2003. New battery, new seals, weight only 450kg, EC $10,900 Ph 0419 886 637

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

HYOSUNG GV 650 2007 Reg. no. FR884 50,000ks, Reg to Oct. Workshop manual $4000 ONO. Ph 5436 1483

AUTO 2004 Toyota Echo, Manual. 3dr hatch, 6 mths reg (TGT663) good cond, 173,000ks, $3900 neg Ph 0429 395 793

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TRADESMAN Trailer, 6x4, Excellent condition, 12 months Reg $1400 Ph 0427 431 126

MERCEDES Benz SLK230 94,000 kms, books. A/c, 6sp Auto, convert roof, perfect cond, garaged 24 /7. Retired owner,12 mths Reg & RWC, KS 3000 $14,950 0424789066

TRAILER and Steel Canopy 6x4 Rego QO9082 $550 Ph 0427 570 200

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WOOL quilt washable, King size, new, $50 Ph 0437 852 649

large $2-$8ech some aloes & cactis Ph 0488 288 034.

GARAGE SALES VINTAGE wooden rocking horse, C 1940's. 125cm L x 104cm H. $250 Ph 0417 056 061

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•Modern •Traditional •Shaggy •Kids Play Mats Bendigo Sewing Machine Service, 11 Adam St Ph 5442 9705 SHARK vacuum Cleaner, Good working order, $80 Ph 5443 1156

MIDAS ST STRATHFIELDSAYE 2 households, Sat & Sun from 8am, fridge, small deep freezer, cabinets, downsizing, lots more

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

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SNOW Jacket (Descente) Sze Med USA $90 ono Ph 5446 7060 SUNBEAM wok, electric, non stick $30 Ph 0437 567 073 SWINGSET, Hills brand, 3 pce, Excellent condition. $50. Ph 0407 484 113

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3300 lt $690. 5500 lt $890. 2000 lt $495 2500 lt Slimline $790. Drums 200lt $25.

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TIMBER Medicine Wall Cabinet $70 Phone 0427 343 499

TOILETS, new, cistern and bowl, Coroma $50 Ph 0437 525 851

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

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THE RSPCA IS THE POUND FOR THE BENDIGO CITY COUNCIL.

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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Open opportunity for Lucas By JOEL PETERSON

LUCAS Herbert’s career year has soared to new heights, with the Bendigo golfer to line up in next week’s US Open. Having last year qualified for the British Open, Herbert dominated sectional qualifying on Tuesday (Australian time) to book his place in the field at Long Island’s Shinnecock Hills. Herbert had to play his way into the event in a gruelling 12 hours of golf that saw he and his competitors play 36 holes in a single day at Portland Gold Club in the United States. Of the 81 players who lined up at Portland, the top four would qualify. Not only did Herbert qualify, he followed his opening round of 66 shot a blistering second-round 64

including two eagles to win the sectional event by three shots. The 22-year-old Neangar Park junior graduate told Golf Australia’s Inside the Ropes podcast this week that he had no expectations of qualifying when he was heading to Oregon. “I found something on the range, where I thought ‘maybe that’ll work’. I kind of trusted it,” he said. “I was running three or four swing thoughts which my mental coach Jamie (Glazier) would probably not recommend. It was one of those days, every time you hit one near a bunker it seemed to kick away from it.” Herbert’s year was kick-started by a strong finish to 2017, finishing sixth at the Australian Open before placing seventh at the Australian PGA on the Gold Coast.

He followed that with a thirdplace finish at the ISPA Handa Super 8 in Perth in February, and also

I found something on the range... I kind of trusted it placed third at the Scilian Open last month. The ever-confident Herbert isn’t limiting his aims for his major debut and is determined to make it deep into the weekend.

A CUT ABOVE: Lucas Herbert. “To qualify for the US Open is cool, but it doesn’t really do that

Stars roll up for tour start

FUNDRAISING SUCCESS A MATCH in support of an Autism Spectrum Disorder charity has raised more than $3000 in an impressive fundraising display. Kangaroo Flat’s senior footballers and A-Grade netballers donned blue uniforms to support Amaze, an organisation that supports families living with autism spectrum disorder. The Roos raised funds when taking on Maryborough in round four of the Bendigo Football Netball League season. This week Kangaroo Flat president Scott Mitchell and event coordinator Jason Stevens presented a donation on behalf of the club to Amaze. “It is fantastic that our football netball club is able to make a donation of this value to such a wonderful charity,” Stevens said. “Our players, officials, members and supporters have contributed to this donation and we are very proud to be able to support a charity that really makes a difference for people on the autism spectrum and the families that support them.” Amaze CEO Fiona Sharkie thanked the club and said the feedback from those in attendance was overwhelmingly positive and supportive of Amaze and its mission to create better understanding and support of autism.

From Page 32 The race heads north-west for stage two on Sunday, a 12-kilometre individual time trial circuit starting and finishing at the Bridgewater football ground and heading along Bridgewater-Maldon Road. Stage three will be held later that day, riders heading west from Bridgewater to Inglewood before taking in Kingower, Rheola, Tarnagulla and Newbridge before the dash to the line alongside the Loddon. The race’s final stage starts at 12.20pm on Monday, with an hour-long criterium at the Huntly Saleyards. “I think the course gives the real opportunity for anyone to win the race,” Anstee said. “If you look at that first stage it will suit the climbers, no doubt. The second stage is a time trial, but at 12km the climbers may not lose as much time as they would in a longer time trial. “That third stage is a real mix and the road from Newbridge to

much,” he said. “If I go and miss the cut I’ll say ‘that’s a cool experience but it’s not done anything for me’. We definitely need to take this opportunity, take advantage of this, play my best golf at Shinnecock. “If I can go low and get myself up there on the weekend and get amongst it, that would be the best thing that could happen from it.” Herbert joins former world number one Jason Day, Marc Leishman, Cameron Smith, US Masters winner Adam Scott, Matt Jones, Aaron Baddeley, David Bransdon and Jason Scrivener in the field at Shinnecock Hills. The US Open begins on Thursday, June 14 and finishes in the early hours of Monday, June 18 (Australian time). Herbert will play the British Open at Carnoustie in July.

YOUNG GUNS: Nathan Burrell (left), Alex Evans (centre) and Julian Thomson. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN Bridgewater is pretty exposed and if it gets windy there could be some big time won or lost. “That final criterium also opens up opportunities for the

likes of Stevenson and Schultz who are specialists in that discipline to potentially do some damage.” A total of 80-90 riders are

expected to line up in the three grades of racing. The club will also be running a junior club tour over the three days.

Table tennis country titles make a return BENDIGO and District Table Tennis Club will again play host to the Victorian Country Championships this weekend, when the 67th edition of the event is held at the club’s Victoria Street headquarters. The annual even sees hundreds of players from across the state head to Bendigo to battle it out for the title of regional Victoria’s top talent. The titles to the already significant number of high profile table tennis events that have been held in Bendigo over the last several years.

They have included major international events and the Rio Olympics Oceania Table Tennis Qualifier held on centre stage at the Ulumbarra Theatre. Bendigo will also host the ITTF World Junior Championships later this year at Bendigo Stadium. The club says the Victorian Country Table Tennis Championships is the second largest table tennis tournament in Australia and 2018 is the third year in a row the championships have been held in Bendigo. “Between 350 and 380 participants rep-

resenting 113 teams from Victorian country associations will be contesting both the teams and individual championships,” the club’s Gary Warnest said. “A massive 57 tables will be needed to host the event at the Eaglehawk Table Tennis and Badminton Stadium and nearby Truscott Stadium.” The 11 teams from Bendigo are hoping for repeated success at the championships following success last year. Finals will be held on Monday, with entry to matches free across the weekend.

MINERS CRUSH CHARGERS THE Bendigo Fighting Miners have scored yet another crushing victory over Melbourne Chargers in the Victorian Rugby Championship. After a 146-0 drubbing earlier in the season, the Miners belted the Chargers 139-0 in Melbourne on Saturday. The Chargers were depleted by the absence of key players participating in the Bingham Cup in Amsterdam and had no answer to the strong running of the Miners. The Miners ran in a club record 23 tries in the thrashing. The previous tries record of 22 was set earlier this season against the Chargers and in 2010 against Border Army. Other records to fall included most points in an away match (beating the previous best of 99 against Puckapunyal in 2015) and biggest winning margin in an away match, beating the previous record of 92. This weekend all teams in the Victorian Rugby Championship have the bye.

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By JOEL PETERSON

A SEAN O’Farrell masterclass has led Catherine McAuley College to a convincing win over arch rival Bendigo Senior Secondary College and a home School Sports Victoria premier league football semi-final. CMC may have replaced CCB on the QEO scoreboard, but the intent from both sides was very much the same as in previous years. With top seed in the SSV Premier League competition up for grabs, CMC rode an opening quarter burst that coach Lee Coghlan described as “the best pressure football he has seen from a school side” to record a 7.9.51 to 4.6.30 victory. CMC monstered the Lions in the opening term, with ferocious tackling and chasing forcing the BSSC side into countless skill errors. Cal McCarty struck first, his snap from a stoppage handing CMC the first goal of the match after nine minutes. It was then that O’Farrell started to take hold, soccering a goal just minutes later before outbodying his opponent to mark at the top of the goal square and push the advantage out to 20 points. BSSC, scoreless to that point, squandered two late opportunities – that would be emblematic of its day – to trail by 18 points at quarter time. The breeze was at the Lions’ backs in the second term but they failed to make the necessary inroads, CMC’s Harry McCormick crumbing to goal just two minutes in to the second term to push the gap out to four straight kicks. Charlie Robinson then goaled before Alex Jenkyn finally got BSSC on the board from a forward-50 stoppage with five minutes left in the half. That was before a late 50-metre penalty on CMC skipper Hunter Lawrence gifted Phil Moi Moi a late goal to reduce the deficit to 19 points going into the interval. The third quarter, however, was to become the O’Farrell show. Much like CCB star and now Western Bull-

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LEADING THE WAY: Mitch Goodwin marks for the Lions. Photos: ANDREW PERRYMAN

FLYING HIGH: CMC’s Aaron Gundry hitches a ride over the pack. dogs forward Fergus Greene did two years ago, O’Farrell dominated inside 50 for CMC. He kicked his third from a towering mark just three minutes in to the second half before adding another shortly after to build a 31-point advantage. From there it was a mere formality. Lions Mitch Goodwin and James Schischka chipped in to narrow the gap to 21 points at the final change, but BSSC could manage just one further goal in the final term through

Coburn) is the same, we’re both just happy to see him back playing good footy.” O’Farrell recently returned from a serious ankle injury suffered in a preseason match. A former CCB captain, Coghlan admits he still gets a buzz out of being involved in the rivalry. “It’s just their enthusiasm, as coach you don’t really need to do a lot, you just cheer them on,” he said. “This is probably the highest standard of footy some of them will ever play. So to see the enjoyment they get out of it is awesome.” BSSC will travel to play Box Hill in the semi-finals in a fortnight, while CMC will host a combined SEDA team. The winners progress to the state final the following week.

the impressive Hakeem Johnson. Fittingly, as BSSC drove the ball inside 50 seeking a goal to close the margin to eight points, O’Farrell stood tall and took a defensive mark to ice the game. “Today was his first game for the year for us and he was the difference in the end. Just his presence up forward, he’s just a smart footballer. Kicked four really important goals, he was phenomenal,” Coghlan said. “I’m just happy to see him back out there, and Rick (BSSC coach Rick

Baseball challenge hits town COUNCIL is hoping the latest major sporting event it has attracted to Bendigo proves to be a home run, with international baseball in the city this weekend. Strathfieldsaye Recreation Reserve will host the Australian Emeralds and a Japanese All-Star team who will face off in a pre-World Cup hitout. Both sides have been drawn in the same group for the World Cup, which will be held in Florida in August. Japan is the reigning world champion, with Canada, Cuba, Hong Kong and the Dominican Republic completing the world cup group. The Bendigo Baseball Challenge adds to the city’s hit list of international events including rugby sevens, hockey, tennis, table tennis, gymnastics and volleyball in recent years. With the completion of the Bendigo Stadium expansion, council will likely be eyeing further events including the Australian Boomers and Opals FIBA World Cup qualifiers and Australian Diamonds matches ahead of the 2019 Netball World Cup. Two Australian squads have been named to face the Japanese All-Stars this weekend at Strathfieldsaye. The squads include 16 representatives from the 2016 World Cup, including Tahnee Lovering and Tammy

IT may be a bye week for the Bendigo Braves, but the team wasn’t taking it easy when it came to training this week. The Braves men and women were put through their paces by La Trobe University strength and conditioning staff on Tuesday as part of fitness testing. The testing is part of a partnership between the Bendigo Stadium’s three elite teams (Braves men, women and Spirit) and the university. It allows the staff to assess areas of improvement for players based on testing results and follow-up sessions. For the Braves women, it could be argued there isn’t much to improve upon. They recorded a 10th win of the season last weekend to extend their unbeaten streak, thrashing the second-placed Kilsyth. With Gabe Richards playing 11 minutes on her return, Maddie Wild posted 13 points and nine rebounds in the best game of her young SEABL career. The ever-reliable duo of Kelly Wilson and Nadeen Payne combined for 34 points, Wilson dishing 12 assists while Payne hauled in 17 boards, and Ash Karaitiana added 10 points. The men weren’t so lucky, on the end of a belting by the Cobras. Kilsyth dominated from start to finish to win by 23 points, and leave Ben Harvey with plenty of work to do over the weekend. The Braves women top the SEABL table at 10-0, while the men sit 6-5 and in 10th. Both sides return home next Friday after the bye to face Canberra.

CMC 7.9.51 – BSSC 5.6.36 Goals: CMC: O’Farrell 4, McCarty, McCormick, Robinson BSSC: Moi Moi, Goodwin, Jenkyn, Schischka, Johnson Best CMC: O’Farrell, Mittell, Lawrence, Goode, McCormick, Perez BSSC: Moi Moi, Marciano, Johnson, Goodwin, D. Grace, Jenkyn

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“The Bendigo Challenge is another great opportunity for our players to be exposed to international game play, and more importantly, be thrown into an environment that is as close as possible to replicating World Cup play.” The teams will be welcomed to Bendigo with a civic reception today before the weekend’s matches. Games between the two Australian teams and the Japanese squad will be played at 9am, 11.30am and 2pm on Saturday and Sunday. Monday sees the two Australian teams face off at 8.45am, with the winner to play Japan in the final match from 10.30am.

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Top talent on tour By JOEL PETERSON

TWO track world champions will headline a strong field for this weekend’s Bendigo District Cycling Club Merv Dean Memorial Tour. The three-day classic starts on Saturday and sees a host of talented riders from all age groups lining up. Track world champions Sam Welsford and Kelland O’Brien have entered the event, reprising the South Australian Institute of Sport connection with former Bendigonian and national track coach Tim Decker. Decker himself is also provisionally entered in the three-day event which he won in 2009. Young climbing star Alex Evans will also line up following a stellar start to the year including an eighth overall finish in the Herald Sun Tour and time spent racing in the United States. Defending champion Trent Stevenson, 2014 winner Alistair Donohoe and 2011 champion Brendan Schultz are among the others to have entered. BDCC president Syd Anstee said the club is thrilled with the depth of talent in the race. “It’s great to have so many strong riders in the A-grade this year, obviously Sam and Kelland are the big two names in there but there’s a really strong bunch of locals too,” he said. “You’ve got older guys like Trent Stevenson and Brendan Schultz who are really experienced and then young guys like Nathan Burrell, Julian Thomson and Alex Evans who are really exciting talents. ”But you look through the list and there’s probably 15 guys who could potentially win it.” The race was first held in 1960 and is named after 1963 winner Merv Dean, who was a longtime rider and volunteer with the club. Saturday’s first stage is a hilly 87-kilometre test with two laps of a circuit taking in Harcourt, Faraday, Sutton Grange and Harcourt North as it circles Mount Alexander. Continued Page 30

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O’Farrell leads CMC to rivalry romp AN inspired performance from forward Sean O’Farrell (above) and a brilliant opening quarter have seen Catherine McAuley College power to victory in its annual rivalry clash with Bendigo Senior Secondary College. There was more than just bragging rights on the line at the QEO, with top spot in the SSV Premier League and a home semi-final up for grabs. – Story Page 31

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