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ISSUE 1082 FRIDAY, AUGUST 10, 2018

Crime and Cleeves PROLIFIC author Ann Cleeves is in Bendigo this week for the Bendigo Writers Festival and has been spreading the word around town. Her works include the Vera Stanhope and Jimmy Perez series, both which have been made into TV programs as Vera and Shetland respectively. Read about Ann and the festival on pages 10 and 11.

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ST John of God Bendigo Hospital is asking staff to voluntarily give up hours as its business growth fails to live up to expectations following a $41 million redevelopment. In an email to staff, chief executive Trevor Matheson cited rising competition as a reason to “recalibrate our workforce to ensure that our hospital is positioned to continue to operate in an efficient and sustainable way”. In contrast, Bendigo Health’s new $630m hospital which is be-

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ing opened today by Premier Daniel Andrews, received a 34 per cent boost to its operating budget due to increased patient numbers. Mr Matheson sought to downplay the effect of Bendigo hospital on its business, saying St John’s had experienced sound growth since 2017, but lower “than we expected in our first year and we need to respond to that”. He told staff that “escalating op-

erating costs”, a common challenge for many other private hospitals, also factored. The hospital has asked staff to consider volunteering for options including redundancy, early retirement, a reduction in hours, taking leave, reclassification or converting to casual. “Unfortunately, despite best endeavours, the predicted growth for our new redevelopment has not yet

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been fully realised,” Mr Matheson wrote. “The review has led to the decision to remodel our current workforce arrangements for some departments. “Regrettably, this means we need to reduce the number of worked hours (and in some cases the number of care givers) that we currently have within those departments.”

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St John of God has experienced a sharp decline in the number of births in recent years, even before the new hospital opened for business in January 2017 and almost immediately suffered a shortage of midwives. A service page on the hospital’s website shows births dropped from 440 in 2012-13 to 347 in 2016-17, but the hospital is about to start a complete refurbishment of its birthing suites during which the maternity ward will continue to operate.

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Housing loans decline

THE June 2018 housing finance figures released this week by the Australian Bureau of Statistics show that the number of loans for housing continue to decline. Real Estate Institute of Australia president Malcolm Gunning said the number of owneroccupied finance commitments decreased by 0.5 per cent – the ninth consecutive month of decreases. “If refinancing is excluded, in trend terms, the number of owner-

occupied finance commitments decreased by 0.2 per cent – the tenth consecutive month since an increase,” Mr Gunning said. “In trend terms decreases were recorded in all states and territories except Tasmania and Queensland, where lending increased by just 0.1 per cent. The largest decrease of 1.8 per cent was in the Australian Capital Territory. “The value of investment housing commitments decreased by 1.8

From Page 1 Over the same period, procedures and patient numbers increased. The St John redevelopment built a new three-storey wing, two new integrated operating theatres and a large theatre recovery unit, a new sterilising department and refurbished all bedrooms, front entrance, atrium and day procedure unit. The hospital also expanded its rehabilitation and geriatric patient services.

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per cent in June, in trend terms. The dollar amount approved for the purchase of dwellings for rent or resale is at the lowest level since July 2013.”

Mr Gunning said in trend terms, the number of established dwellings purchase commitments decreased by 0.4 per cent while the purchase of new

dwellings decreased by 1.1 per cent and new dwelling construction fell by 0.5 per cent. “Whilst the proportion of first home buyers, as part of the total owneroccupied housing finance commitments, increased in June to 18.1 per cent, the number of loans to first home buyers decreased by 8.3 per cent,” he said. “The continued decline in housing finance reflects the slowing market which in large part can be attributed to the APRA restrictions.”

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Mr Matheson told the Bendigo Weekly planning for healthcare, particularly when it involved new infrastructure, had a long-term horizon and took into account demographic projections, health needs forecasting and a range of other factors. “Our goal is to ensure that we are able to meet the future demands of the Bendigo community, and respond and adapt in the short term to market fluctuations,” he said. “Over time, as the population and corresponding health-

care requirements continue to grow, we expect growth to even out. “Our goal is to work with Bendigo Base Hospital to ensure that we jointly meet the needs of Bendigo and the surrounding areas and ensure that they have the option of care closer to home. “We believe in a dual and interdependent hospital system. “Its our view that a healthy and vibrant private healthcare system takes pressure off public

hospitals, provides consumers with greater choice and by working in tandem with the public healthcare system, ensures equity of access to health services for all. “Redundancy is always our last option and our preference is to provide other options to staff that may suit them better and to work through those options to determine viability. “This approach takes more time and we are finalising our model based on the preferences we have received.”

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Helping hand for farmers

BENDIGO vet nurse Millie Hawkins is working for a cause. She raising funds for Aussie Helpers, a charity that gives back directly to Australian farming families. It’s a critical time, with farmers battling what is regarded as one of the worst drought we have seen in 100 years. Ms Hawkins, who is 19, is applying to study veterinary studies at Charles Sturt University this year with the aim of becoming a large animal vet. “Applying for this course has led me to undertake many voluntary experiences at various Victorian and NSW farms,” she said. “Our Aussie farmers are amazing. They work tirelessly every single day of the year to put food on our tables. “During my experiences, I have been lucky enough to be warmly welcomed into many farming households, when quite frankly they didn’t know me from a bar of soap.” Ms Hawkins said she feels privileged to have met such truly generous, down to earth and kind

people, and this has led her to raise money for the cause. “It’s hard to measure how much we rely on these farmers daily,” she said. “The drought means farmers don’t have water to grow their crops and subsequently feed their animals. “Farmers are being forced to euthanase hundreds of animals to

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It’s hard to measure how much we rely on these farmers.

FARM WORK: Millie Hawkins on the land in Axe Creek. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN

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end them suffering before they die of thirst or hunger.” Ms Hawkins will be having a garage sale in late August with all proceeds going to Aussie Helpers and she would accept items to sell at the garage sale or monetary. “As much as we would love to, we cannot make it rain, but a financial donation is going to allow farmers to keep their stock and crops alive until the drought breaks,” she said. “We have relied on Australian farmers for generations. Now they are relying on us.” See aussiehelpers.org.au

Pressure takes toll on councillor DIFFERENCES between City of Greater Bendigo councillors have caused Whipstick ward’s Julie Hoskin to miss three consecutive meetings citing extreme pressure. Cr Hoskin was one of only two councillors to recently vote against the compulsory acquisition of the Carter family’s Marong farmland. Amid a packed public gallery protesting against the move, five other councillors voted to proceed with forcible acquisition. The council decision was taken at the April meeting, which was the last Cr Hoskin attended. Compulsory acquistion of the Marong farmland was contingent on planning minister Richard Wynne’s approval, which he failed to give last month. Cr Hoskin has since apologised to the Carter family, and this week she told the Bendigo

RETURN: Whipstick ward councillor Julie Hoskin. Weekly she had stopped attending public meetings and council briefings “due to extreme pressure put on me in the council... for standing up against matters that are in the public interest”. Cr Hoskin has sup-

plied a medical certificate when she notified the council of her absence. She has also started to return to meetings and is expected to attend an ordinary meeting to be held next Wednesday.

The Marong compulsory acquisition vote has been described by mayor Margaret O’Rourke as the hardest decision councillors have had to make so far in their four-year term. “Being in public office can place pressure on councillors, particularly when they are tasked with making difficult decisions on behalf of the community,” Cr O’Rourke said in response to questions about Cr Hoskin’s absence. “This pressure is felt differently by each individual councillor.” Cr O’Rourke said Cr Hoskin had been treated the same as all other councillors and in line with the Councillor Code of Conduct. She said all workplace procedures relating to Cr Hoskin’s absence had been followed. - Sharon Kemp

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New pub planned CITY of Greater Bendigo officers are recommending the go ahead of a major new hospitality venue in the middle of Bendigo’s arts precinct. The developers of the property on MacKenzie Street, which is a former school hall and master’s residence, want to create a function centre and tavern. They have applied to demolish parts of the heritage building and rebuild it into an entertainment venue which would include catering. The proposal has attracted 13 objections, including concerns about noise, late night disturbance and access to the adjacent laneway. “On balance, the proposal represents an acceptable outcome for the site and will result in an appropriate reuse of an established heritage building,” council officers concluded. “The site is located within a commercially zoned area of the Bendigo CBD where an array of land uses exist. “While there are concerns

about the impact the proposal will have on the amenity of the area, it is considered that appropriate measures can be put in place to minimise any negative impacts. “The applicant has taken on board the concerns raised by objectors and amended the plans to relocated all main access to the site to Mackenzie Street, rather than View Lane. Like the Aspire project, the council has recommended waiving car parking obligations. “Being within the Bendigo CBD allows patrons attending the site to utilise alternative transport options rather than relying on private transport,” is the recommendation. The council will also consider next Wednesday night the heritage overlay for the significant house on the former Nanga Gnulle site. And it will decide whether to reject applications to build two large billboards, one in Kangaroo Flat and the other on the Midland Highway near Goornong.

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Greens candidate in push for action

IN 30 minutes on Wednesday night, Bendigo West Greens candidate Laurie Whelan collected a large bag full of recyclable drink containers from rubbish bins in the CBD and in the gutter. Yesterday morning, he tipped the bag on the front verge of the office of his incumbent Labor rival Maree Edwards in protest against Victorian Labor and Liberal MPs voting down a private members bill for a state-based container deposit scheme. A container deposit scheme provides a financial incentive to consumers who return their drink containers for recycling. The amount is included in the initial purchase price for the beverage and is reclaimed when consumers return the container to a recycling station.

Mr Whelan said the containers he collected in Bendigo were destined for landfill, but a scheme would have provided an incentive to recycle. He said the govern-

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torian Greens, because it introduced a hidden tax. “The Liberal Nationals are against new taxes and we are against a container deposit scheme that creates an added cost for

We are against a container deposit scheme that creates an added cost for Victorians

ment was mistaken to rely on education and the public doing the right thing when it came to waste. The deposit scheme placed a value on the waste. “The major parties in Victoria have not gotten behind it (but) it has been in place in South Australia since the 1970s,” Mr Whelan said. The Liberal Nationals said they voted against the private member’s bill, introduced into the Legislative Council by the Vic-

Victorians,” a statement issued by the Victorian coalition said. “Whilst the idea of a container deposit scheme sounds good in theory, all evidence to date indicates that it will be consumers who will end up being out of pocket especially when councils are currently doing a good job with recycling. “We will continue to monitor the implementation and roll-out of the scheme in NSW and see if they can fix all the teeth-

ing problems and cost blowouts they have had.” Despite Victoria being the only mainland state without a scheme, Premier Daniel Andrews failed to include one in a $37 million package to boost its recycling sector and the encourage greater recycling of waste products. The package will include an education campaign for households. The government’s strategy is to create new markets for recycled products, while also cutting the total amount of recycling going to landfill. Mr Whelan yesterday said the scheme would remain a key platform of the Greens campaign leading into the state election in November.

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Institute Military Museum project,” Strathfieldsaye and Districts Community Enterprise chair Catherine Wilby said. “This is a great example of how our community enterprises can work together for a joint central project that will support the Bendigo RSL to ensure that this important project for the RSL and the Bendigo community is completed.”

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area surrounding them and I think there is the potential for Bendigo to be a pivotal part, a hub within the greater Bendigo region, not just for airport activities but for other businesses to establish there and co-inhabit the space.” Ms Allan said there was a clear need for industrial land locally to support manufacturing and commercial businesses. Planning minister Richard Wynne last month rejected the City of Greater Bendigo’s application to apply an overlay to 311 hectares of farming land at Marong which it planned to develop into a business park. “The Victorian government has signalled that we are willing to support the council quite strongly in securing additional industrial, appropriately zoned, appropriately located, land,” Ms Allan said.

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THE Bendigo and District RSL is $20,000 closer to raising the full community amount for the revitalisation of the Soldiers Memorial Institute. In making the donation, four Bendigo community enterprises have echoed the call of RSL president Peter Swandale for people to continue to get behind the project. As the RSL moves into the new-

REGIONAL Victorian businesses could do with more support at a time when the state’s economic growth is leading the country. Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry chief executive Mark Stone said there were export opportunities and government procurement opportunities for regional businesses if they knew about them, or were flexible enough to work with other companies to bid for them. Mr Stone hosted lunch with local businesspeople for Bendigo East incumbent MP Jacinta Allan. He named Bendigo Airport as another big opportunity for the region. “The Bendigo Airport is being progressively expanded,” Mr Stone said. “If you look at a couple of metropolitan airports, such as Essendon and Moorabin, they have become real hubs for the

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Power costs hit chook firm By SHARON KEMP

POULTRY processor Hazeldenes has suffered a 91 per cent increase in electricity costs, some of which it may pass on to customers. Corporate affairs manager Vicki Gaudion said the business had also copped a 40 per cent hike in gas prices and increases in the cost of stock feed. Some solar energy had absorbed part of the cost surge, but Hazeldenes faced having to trim costs as much as it could or claw it back from customers. Ms Gaudion said the prices were unprecedented. The issue is poised to be an election decider as the federal government calls on the states to sign up to the National Energy Guarantee today. The Victorian Nationals want the state government to scrap the Victorian Renewable Energy Target it put in place last year. “In our view, the only way the Victorian target can be met

TABLE TALK: Nationals leader Peter Walsh, Vicki Gaudion and John Hazeldene. is by the closure of another coal generation plant in the Latrobe Valley, (but) if you close another plant, you lose another 20 per cent of energy production capacity and that will have a huge impact on prices and the reliability of supply,” state Nationals leader Peter Walsh said. He said Victoria should rely on a national target.

Bendigo East candidate Gaelle Broad said the energy crisis was effecting businesses and households. She said offering Victorians $50 to look for a better price was not enough “to make sure we get the right mix and the right balance in looking at energy moving ahead”. But Bendigo East MP Jacinta

Allan said one of the best ways “to bust energy bills was to look for a better offer”. “You can’t trust the Liberals when it comes to power prices – they privatised Victoria’s electricity network, hurting Victorian businesses and consumers,” she said. Bendigo East Liberal candidate Ian Ellis echoed his coalition colleagues in pinning the blame for high energy prices on the closure of the Hazelwood power station. “Victorian power supplies are now far less reliable, and nothing was achieved in reducing emissions,” Mr Ellis said. “There was no forward plan to provide alternative base load power.” Greens candidate for Bendigo West Laurie Whelan said his party’s energy policy set a higher target for the use of renewable energy. “We know that using more renewable energy drives down electricity prices also reduces carbon emissions,” he said.

Celebrating science DISCOVERY is celebrating science in sensational ways during National Science Week. “It’s the one week where we can go crazy and hold heaps of events and really inspire scientific curiosity across the region,” manager Jonathan Ridnell said. “We’re supporting events as diverse as a science pyjama party and a visit from a NASA Astronomer who is searching the galaxy for planets.” The highlight of the week is the Discovery Science Pyjama Party on Friday night, August 17. Featuring live science, lantern making and shadow play the activities will complement a series of short family friendly science films from Scinema –

the International Science Film Festival. To make the event even more fun, there will be popcorn, and everyone is encouraged to bring a torch. On Tuesday and Wednesday, the popular pre-school Curious Kids will be focussing on inventing and perseverance, drawing inspiration from the story The Most Magnificent Thing. The program is proving popular, so Discovery is holding two sessions each day – at 11am and noon. On Tuesday at 11am, Jessie Christiansen from NASA will be giving a talk. Details of the events can be found at www.discovery.asn.au

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Changes at Charing CHANGES at the busy Charing Cross intersection continue to catch out motorists, but VicRoads says they have been aimed at easing congestion. Motorists travelling down View Street can no longer turn right onto High Street between 8am and 6pm on weekdays. Previously the restrictions were only in place between 3pm and 5.30pm on weekdays. VicRoads said the change came into force late last month in part so that buses can turn right from High Street to Mitchell Street. The change also means that motorists can not perform a U-turn from the northbound lanes of High Street to the southbound section, around the Alexandra Fountain. Signage to state the U-turn cannot be performed is not currently in place, however VicRoads say it will be installed. Data shows it is relatively uncommon for motorists to attempt the turn. VicRoads’ Brian Westley said it was necessary to keep traffic moving through the intersection to keep it clear for buses. “We’re making our roads safer and improving the way drivers use this intersection by only allowing right turns from View Street into High Street during off peak times,” he said. “Every hour we have 18 buses travelling through Charing Cross so it’s vital we make sure traffic is moving safely and efficiently.” Meantime, the Victorian government this week announced it will deliver on its promise to ensure all revenue from traffic fines and speeding cameras will be used to fix suburban and country roads. A recent report into VicRoads detailed the under-funding that the country road network faces. Roads minister Luke Donnellan has introduced legislation into Parliament that will direct revenue to repairing and upgrading roads. Outer-suburban and country Victorian roads would each receive a minimum 33 per cent of the funds.

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Stage Two of Bendigo Hospital Completed Today Bendigo Health will celebrate the completion of the two stage Bendigo Hospital Project. 11 years ago the State Government promised master planning for Bendigo Health. Today we all have access to a purpose built state of the art facility that will service the region for decades to come. Premier Daniel Andrews, who was critical in the project’s inception as Health Minister 2007-10, will today see how the new hospital delivers a tranquil, healing environment for our patients and provides our staff with a world class facility to work in. In January 2017 stage one was completed. Just before the move into the new hospital thousands of people came to the Community Open Day. In addition to the hospital, the project also delivered a child care centre, on site low cost patient accommodation, a conference centre, two on site public car parks and beautiful landscaping.

The Government announcing the project.

On top of the newly completed car park is the helipad that was designed to link directly to our emergency department, operating theatres, and maternity ward and it is already saving lives. We are all very proud of the result and pleased that the community has such a wonderful public facility. On behalf of the Board and the Executive I wish to thank the many people who have been involved in the project. We also want to say a big thank you to our community for all your support and encouragement throughout the life of this project. Bob Cameron Bendigo Health Board Chair

Premier Andrews visiting the project during building.

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her toddlers have decided to make their own mark on mum’s current painting. It was when Sarah fulfilled a long held ambition to attend art classes that she really became passionate about her work. “I primarily work with watercolour as I love the movement and energy you can create,” she said. “My works vary from abstract, realism to surrealism and bits in between, I love mixing between ideas. “I enjoy creating pieces that rath-

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THREE female writers who will be appearing at this weekend’s festival – crime writer Ann Cleeves, agriculture journalist Carey Gillam and fashion designer Alannah Hill – may at first glance be coming to their trade from different angles, however the one sure quality that binds their respective books is a certainty of purpose. In the hands of Ann Cleeves for example the reader can relax knowing that a superb craftsperson is at work. Combining unpredictable plots with unique characters who command

the romantic landscapes of Northumberland and the Shetland Islands, Cleeves allows the reader to relax, confident and assured of a thrilling read. Ms Cleeves has said in previous interviews that she doesn’t plot her mysteries and writes like a reader as it were – just as eager as the reader to find out who done it. It may not be the preferred method of all crime writers but it certainly works for Ms Cleeves. In an interview with the Weekly prior to this weekend’s festival, Ms Cleeves

gave us some insight into the provenance of one of crime writing’s most unique characters, DI Vera Stanhope. “She appeared fully formed in The Crow Trap, a book that I thought wouldn’t contain a detective figure at all,” Ms Cleeves said. “I think she grew out of the ferocious spinsters I knew in my early childhood. I was born in the mid-50s and in the small rural town where I lived there were a number of single women who’d either lost sweethearts during the war, or who had been allowed roles and responsibilities that wouldn’t otherwise

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have been possible. “These strong women had decided that they’d rather remain unmarried than become 1950s housewives. “They were teachers, hospital matrons or librarians, competent at their work, but not caring at all what they looked like. “I’ve been hugely fortunate in the actors who play my characters. Brenda Blethyn inhabits Vera so completely that it’s like having a representative on set. “And Douglas Henshall might not look like my character but he has just the right mix of assertiveness and kindness.” Wild Fire is the eighth, and final book in the Shetland series – a major BBC drama starring Douglas Henshall as Jimmy Perez. But Ms Cleeves says she now feels a sense of excitement. There’s a quite a queue of feverish murderers waiting to be released. Cary Gillam’s first book White Wash is similarly written with the sense of assurance that characterises the work of Ann Cleeves. With many years experience working as a hard-hitting journalist she brought to her investigation of the Monsanto company tenacity, intelligence and courage. American based Monsanto produces glyphosate, an agricultural and domestic weed killer, more commonly

NO MYSTERY: Ann Cleeves known as Roundup. Glyphosate, which comes under many formulations, is under the scrutiny of regulatory agencies such as the Environmental Protection Agency. The Society for Environmental Journalists says Gillam “comes at one of the world’s most powerful corporations hard and doesn’t hold back, something legions of other journalists have been reluctant to do”. After years of investigation Gillam said Monsanto company representatives went from glad–handing to bullying and intimidating her. “Monsanto-funded organisations sought unsuccessfully to convince my edi-

tors to yank me off the beat, to block further coverage of the issues. They could rarely, if ever, find errors in my reporting,” he says. The third woman on the list is fashion designer Alannah Hill who has recently written her memoirs, Butterfly on a Pin. Ms Hill writes not only with an original and consistent voice but with a purpose in mind. She grew up in a milkbar in Tasmania. Hill courageously struck out to the mainland and forged her fashion career in the 1980s, ‘90s and into the millennium. Hear these women speak over the weekend. www.bendigowritersfestival.com.au

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Students see court in action of child pornography and the other concerned the offence of arson. Justice Tate said it was important for the court to visit Bendigo because the Supreme Court is a

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we are proud to showcase Bendigo as a regional hotspot for innovation,” he said. The festival has been borne from the Bendigo Inventor Awards, which has been hosted by Be.Bendigo since 2016. Festival director David Hughes says the time was right to evolve the awards into something with more impact. “Since the Bendigo Inventor Awards was established in 2010 the landscape has changed dramatically,” Mr Hughes said. “In 2010, there were no business accelerators or incubators in Australia, there was no LaunchVic or StartupVic, and innovation was not a key strategy at every level of government like it is today. We have an opportunity to work together with other organisations to

and change the decision of the original court,” he said. While in Bendigo, the Court of Appeal members will also meet with secondary school students, university law students, a local community legal centre and local members of the legal profession including members of Victorian Women Lawyers.

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Time for innovation THE inaugural Bendigo Invention and Innovation Festival will take place between September 3 and 9. It’s an initiative of Be.Bendigo and forms part of the Victorian Digital Innovation Festival. The festival will celebrate and promote local invention and innovation, as well as bring world-class innovation thought leaders to Bendigo. Be.Bendigo chief executive officer Dennis Bice said the festival will demonstrate the value that an innovative mindset can bring to a business, and supports Be.Bendigo’s strategy of developing a prosperous and vibrant local economy. “We believe that looking to the future is important for the ongoing health and success of our business community, and

court was pleased to be able to demonstrate how it operates. “The appeal system is one of the best parts of our court system, where a request can be made to a higher court to review

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COURT OUT: Judges, teachers and students ahead of the session this week.

THE Supreme Court of Victoria Court of Appeal sat in Bendigo this week as part of its regional circuit. The Court of Appeal is the state’s highest jurisdiction and hears appeals from both the County and Supreme courts. It has a proud history of sitting in regional centres and opening the court to those who wish to see how appeals are heard. It was the sixth time it has sat in Bendigo and last sat there in 2011. Justices Pamela Tate and Kim Hargrave heard two criminal appeals. They were both appeals against sentence. One was a matter involving the production and possession

BRANCHING OUT: David Hughes with the inventor award. increase our impact, and ultimately assist people with good ideas to develop them into viable business models.” Tickets for the one day conference on Monday, September

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BENDIGO is in the running to join UNESCO’s Creative Cities Network, in the Gastronomy category. There are 180 recognised creative cities around the world, in seven different categories. City of Greater Bendigo mayor Margaret O’Rourke said the city had a thriving food culture. “We will be talking with producers, farmers, wine, beer and cider makers, food manufacturers, restaurants, food lovers and the community to develop our bid,” Cr O’Rourke said. “Our application will be based not just on great restaurants and wineries, but on how the whole region embraces a sustainable future; that means everything from primary producers to local markets and healthy food programs. “Our bid will be based on four key themes: Aboriginal heritage, sustainability, health and wellbeing, and innovation and diversity.” Cr O’Rourke said the benefits of becoming part of the UNESCO Creative Cities network are many. “It will put our food and beverage scene on the world map and become a point of difference for our city,” she said. “We are very excited to be pursuing this opportunity and look forward to getting the community involved in the process.” The council is putting together an advisory group to help guide the application. To register your interest, go to www. bendigo.vic.gov.au/gastronomy

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CITY of Greater Bendigo Lockwood Ward councillors Jennifer Alden, Matt Emond and Rod Fyffe are hosting a community roundtable in Kangaroo Flat. The event will be held from 4pm to 6pm on Wednesday, August 22 at St Mary’s Anglican Church Hall, 193 High Street Kangaroo Flat. This follows successful similar events in Heathcote and Eaglehawk and will explore opportunities linked to the question – what can we do together to improve community outcomes? City of Greater Bendigo mayor Margaret O’Rourke said the roundtables are all about conversations. “It’s a great way for community members to connect with the councillors and for representatives of lo-

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cal groups to share information and learn from one another,” Cr O’Rourke said. “The roundtables also provide an opportunity to celebrate what’s great about Kangaroo Flat and for councillors to find out how the community would like to engage with them in the future. “I encourage all interested people to come along and share information about their organisation, current activities and events and learn about opportunities within the Kangaroo Flat and surrounding area.” Anyone interested in attending the roundtable should register by Friday August 17, 2018 by phoning 5434 6000 or online at www.surveymonkey.com/r/KangarooFlatRoundtable

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Attention Gasfitters Free Carbon Monoxide Spillage Testing Training Across Victoria in August, a series of free carbon monoxide spillage testing training sessions are being held for gasfitters. Hosted by experts from the Victorian Building Authority, Energy Safe Victoria and Master Plumbers, these events will provide gasfitters with the latest information and procedures on how to conduct a carbon monoxide spillage test and understand the effect of negative air pressure on the safe operation of a gas appliance. Attending one of these training sessions will be a vital first step towards successfully completing an upcoming online training module and examination later this year.

THE recently formed Greater Bendigo Ratepayers Association has met for the first time, with a nine-member executive and committee elected to manage the association’s activities. In a statement released last week, the association said it hopes to work closely with the City of Greater Bendigo and council officers to enable a true grass roots connection to the community on projects and matters that impact upon all rate payers. The group says council and council officers should be recognised and commended for delivering and advocating on key issues such as recreational and sporting venues, new early learning centre, improvements in strategic planning, the new hospital and campaigning for improvements to local road infrastructure. The association is also looking forward to building on council’s ideas and says it wants to be involved in shaping Bendigo’s future for all residents and ratepayers. Key areas of concern for residents include rate increases, burgeoning staffing numbers, council’s financial position and expenditure priorities, the lack of transparency and accountability from councillors and staff as well the inadequacy of real community engagement. “These are all serious matters confronting ratepayers that have an impact on how our rates are spent,” a spokesperson said. “Our group is seeking new members from any ratepayers and residents who are genuinely interested in representing and advocating for the ratepayers of Bendigo so that we are able to have an inclusive, well represented and active voice within our community for all.” Greater Bendigo Ratepayers Association Inc can be contacted by email gbra3550@gmail.com

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Book win for school STUDENTS at Lightning Reef Primary School are set to receive a literacy boost thanks to Dymocks Books for Kids campaign. This week Dymocks stores across the country will donate $1 from every children’s book you buy to Dymocks Children’s Charities specialist literacy programs. Dymocks Bendigo has chosen Lightning Reef Primary School as the beneficiary of a Library Regeneration

and Dymocks Children’s Charities will double the value of funds raised in brand new books for the school library. Some 10 per cent of the Lightning Reef Primary School student population is indigenous and 19 per cent has a language background other than English. The program aims to improve the students’ literacy skills by offering a wide range of stories and promoting

daily reading for pleasure. Dymocks Bendigo owner Harry Hart said he’s committed to support literacy at a local level. “Ensuring that all Australian children reach an appropriate level of literacy remains one of Australia’s greatest challenges,” he said. “We know that reading is an essential life skill and supporting children’s literacy is a key component of our community engagement.”

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himself in accordance with the very high standards expected of him. He said the EMV workplace has been very difficult and challenging for a number of Mr Lapsley’s staff. “This is very disappointing both to me as Emergency Services Minister and to the government generally,” Mr Merlino said. “I have previously made it clear to Mr Lapsley that bullying and inappropriate workplace behaviour will not be tolerated and that remains very firmly the case. “It is my very strong view that all government employees, including those at EMV, should be able to work in safe and supportive workplaces.” Mr Lapsley’s position has been filled by Andrew Crisp. Mr Crisp has spent 40 years with Victoria Police and was the former deputy commisioner for before taking up this new role.

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MUCH respected artist Hugh Waller envisioned an arts festival to showcase and grow Bendigo arts culture. Mr Waller’s unexpected death after a short illness in 2017 inspired his friends and colleagues to carry his dream forward for a Bendigo arts festival which is now becoming a reality. Last month the BendArts Festival took a step towards realisation with a fundraiser at the Star Cinema. BendArts has already been given a seeding grant. The next BendArts Festival Music and Art Event event will be held next weekend at the Bendigo Trades Hall. At this event, musicians will perform on stage at

the venue while artists in the crowd interpret and respond to the music through different art forms and mediums. BendArts spokesperson Tony Day said the event was a first of its kind for both the BendArts Festival and for Bendigo. “The artists will be working away in their preferred medium while the musicians perform and people dance,” he said. “The work will be hung on the night and available for sale.” Mr Day said the event will be spontaneous, fun and filled with conviviality. Bands confirmed for the event are Anchor, Junkstorm, Noisy Fractals, and

Butterfly – with further acts to be announced. Artists in attendance will include Jane Ineson, Ceilidh Meo, Kain White and Richard Atkins. The BendArts Festival is coordinated by a dedicated committee of artists and administrators and has a Facebook membership connecting 1300 artists and audience members. “That was something lacking before Hugh started: an immediate connected network of art folk,” Mr Day said. After the August BendArts event there will be an official opening at a dinner held at the Bendigo Pottery on October 19. The Bendarts Festival

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BANDING TOGETHER: Steph Bitter, Anne Conway, Bill Whitbread, Jim Boy, Jess Cola and Josh Lobley. Music and Art Event will be held at Bendigo Trades Hall 40 View St Bendigo Saturday, August 18 from 2pm to 11pm. Admission is $20 for

HEALTHY MENU: Andrew Mahony, Sharyn Gibbs, Judy Lamb and Leslie Fisher.

BendArts Festival members, or $25 for non-members. Beer, wine and soft drinks will be available for purchase. Tickets will be available

Lunch tips for a healthier liver LIVER health was the focus of a lunch this week. Bendigo Health and Bendigo Community Health Services hosted a luncheon focussing on liver health as part of the Liverability Festival, an annual celebration for World Hepatitis Day to raise awareness of viral hepatitis.

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Members of the local Karen community who are studying English at TAFE were invited to the information day and luncheon. A number of presenters shared information on general liver health, what the liver does, what causes damage to the liver and tips for a healthy liver.

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New book on fungi JOY Clusker and Ray Wallace have spent the past three years hoping for rain so they could get out into the forests and look for fungi. “Fungi is fascinating and all through the soil and the earth beneath our feet,” Mr Wallace said. “The fungi you see are the fruiting bodies. “Many trees and plants need fungi to grow and although some fungi are great for us to eat, many are poisonous.” The pair have produced a field guide to identify fungi within the Bendigo region and Ms Clusker and Mr Wallace have identified, photographed and catalogued 300 species. One of their favourite places is the Oak Forest in Harcourt and they can be found in water-

proof clothing, braving leeches and other bugs while they get up close and personal with the dirt and tiny fungi on the forest floor. “Some fungi grow high in trees and are huge. Some are bright and colourful and many very tiny, like the bird’s nest fungi,” Mr Wallace said. “There are fungi that grow on kangaroo poo and many growing on trees or fallen branches. It’s a winter pastime for cold and foggy days.” Ms Clusker and Mr Wallace have small mirrors that look under the fungi to identify the gills or spores and magnifying glasses to identify the tiny ones. Ms Clusker has taken the photos of the fungi and a description is written of all the fungi so you can identify them.

OUT AND ABOUT: Valerie Lester, Trish and Bill Kerr on a previous walk.

Step in for a cause PARKINSON’S Victoria is calling on bring the total number of walkthe community to support A Walk in ers who have taken part since the the Park on Sunday, August 26. walk’s inception to 27,000, which After a break last year, Bendigo is is the number of Victorians today hosting its third walk. FUNERALS & living with the chronic neurological Walkers will set off for a two- condition. kilometre stroll aroundPRE Lake- PAID Weer-FUNERALS A Walk in the Park is the largoona at 11am. est community event in Victoria Participation is by gold coin do- dedicated to helping people with nation. Parkinson’s lead full and active A sausage sizzle will be provided, lives. with the $2 purchase price adding to Parkinson’s is a progressive the fundraising total, and raffle tick- neurological condition that affects ets will be sold on the day. movement. Across the state, the aim is to Approximately 80,000 Austra-

lians are living with Parkinson’s. Every day, a further 30 people are diagnosed with the condition, for which there is currently no cure. Parkinson’s Victoria chief executive officer Emma Collin said about 22,660 people have joined the walks since the first one held in 2009. “This year, we hope to bring that total to 27,000, which represents the number of Victorians living with Parkinson’s,” she said. For more information, go to www.parkinsonsvic.org.au

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Dragon boaters left out in the rain I RECENTLY watched the Dragon Abreast crew paddling on Lake Weeroona. When a storm hit they headed to shore and huddled under a peppercorn tree to try and keep dry. I realised that they have no facilities – just an old shed to shelter near. Dragons Abreast was established by the Bendigo Community Health Service to help women recovering from breast cancer. They are doing it tough. They deserve a better home, not left out in the cold. P Hargreaves, Eaglehawk

What were they thinking? WE were “Blessed” with Bendigo Marketplace in 1995 and the consequences have manifested themselves ever since. The demise of the CBD and the Hargreaves Mall in particular can be attributed directly to the then incumbent city council approving the Marketplace development. What exactly were they thinking? Bryan Lewis, Bendigo

Accuracy needed THE only things most people know about council matters are what they find in the media, or in council publications. It must be accurate. Mayor Margaret O’Rourke claimed in a July 18 media statement about council being unsuccessful in its 16-year pursuit for a Marong Business Park: “The development of a business park is aimed at … supporting our very successful advanced manufacturing sector.” On April 18 the mayor claimed, “Bendigo manufacturing is growing and contributes $2.25 billion into our economy”. Other councillors chimed in, “Council had done its home-work and due diligence” (April 19), and, “The fake news that has been levelled in these important discussions is astounding” (April 20). You judge these claims of “very successful”, “$2.25 billion“, “growing”, “due diligence” and “fake news” against council’s own inflation adjusted manufacturing data. Manufacturing’s output in 2000/01 was $1.169 billion, in 2016/17 $1.168 billion. Value added in 2000/01 was $373 million, in 20016/17 $346 million. Full-time equivalent employment in 2000/01 -

3655, in 20016/17 - 3830. So, over the 16 years council has been pursuing the Marong Business Park, manufacturing’s output and value-adding declined. The odd thing is fewer employees in 2000/01, with less modern techniques and equipment, produced more output and added more value than those in 2016/17. Maybe the planning for a business park is be based on uncertain assumptions. The mayor and councillors work hard, but their claims are ill-informed, or delusional, or spin. Greater Bendigo’s manufacturing is vital for our economy and community benefits; its planning cannot be left to amateurs. New technologies and robotics are changing manufacturing. Council must be more diligent with its research and report accurately, otherwise efforts are wasted, private investments diluted, council staff disappointed, industry employers and employees confused, rates squandered, and residents misinformed. Happy to publicly debate these issues with councillors anytime. Ted Coleman, Bendigo

Work has started CONGRATULATIONS to the Bendigo Weekly. As a result of your paper printing my letter in the Weekly of August 3, work appears to have commenced on Tuesday on the Kangaroo Flat station car park upgrade. However, the crew that arrived to begin work were a little late as they failed to stop some early travellers from parking in the area to be upgraded before this area was blocked off. The public transport minister and local member Jacinta Allan must have been alerted to my letter and has been forced to cajole and demand her bureaucrats to immediately do something. No doubt we will have a press release from Ms Allan later this week stating that work has commenced on the Kangaroo Flat station car park upgrade. This does not change the fact that this work was to commence and be completed by the end of June 2018 or why no reason for the delay was given. Ed Thomas, Kangaroo Flat

Dreaming the dream SINCE the debate as to what is to become of the much maligned Hargreaves Mall surfaced again there has

PICK OF THE WEEK: Pall Mall puddle. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN For more photos go to www.newbendigophotos.com been much discussion and letters. Reasons for spending more money range from claims that it is difficult to close streets for market activities, to nostalgia, a bit like moving the chairs on the Titanic and hoping the iceberg will go away. One writer attempted to draw an analogy between the alleged statement attributed to a politician around 40 years ago to re-opening the mall to traffic. I would remind that person that Bourke Street was a mall, but that did not stop people being mowed down and killed by someone, who had the inclination, determination and the means to do it. Only one councillor seems prepared to address reality rather than wallowing in sentimentality and preparing to waste more ratepayer’s money in trying to resurrect an idea past its use by date. Councillor Flack is suggesting a new start by opening up the street to one-way traffic. Like many cities in the 1980s Bendigo became an experiment for the urban fashion statement of the time, every city had to have mall with little planning and no business case. As a result, many failed to deliver on the benefits both economic and social, people were promised, despite revamps costing millions of dollars Hargreaves Mall still fails to make the grade. City pedestrian shopping malls have morphed today into suburban air-conditioned shopping centres complete with pedestrian walkways and ample parking.

Some people seem unable to accept/admit failure/defeat, is it because they have ready access to other people’s money that they just carry on dreaming the dream? A report 11 years ago stated pedestrian malls that had been re-opened to traffic not only registered a drop in crime but became vibrant areas with cafes and restaurants using wider footpaths for al fresco dining. Sadly in we seem to be dealing with a situation where rejuvenation of the city centre is being delayed by those who refuse to recognise that the mall and the idea behind it are dead. David Arscott, Kangaroo Flat

One size does not fit all IN your story “Business leads push for more welders“ (Bendigo Weekly, August 3) I read with interest as it reminds me of a parent teacher evening some years ago. I was sitting with a few of my colleagues talking to parents. A mother and son came in the room and pointed at one of my colleagues and she said “ We don’t need to see him as he only teaches metal.” With this and quite annoyed my colleague called the parent back. He said “madam I am a trade teacher and have taught some very talented kids who are now working in the metal industry.” He also quoted that if we took a 100,000 bachelor of arts out of the country no one would know they were gone.

If we took a 100,000 tradies out of the country it would have a great impact on industry. As a teacher for more than 40 years I can assure you that one size in education does not fit all. There are many successful young people out there without an ATAR score doing the hands on jobs with pride and passion. Richard Liddelow, Strathfieldsaye

Refills needed I AM sure many people are becoming increasingly concerned about the accumulation of rubbish and waste around the world and have been enjoying the War on Waste series on television. In the last program they touched on the subject of plastic water bottles and queried why people buy bottled water instead of using our perfectly adequate tap water. As one who always carries water from home, my major complaint is always where can I refill my bottle when I’m out and about? I see that the Melbourne City Council has now provided an online map showing water filling spots around their city, but what about here in Bendigo? We need drinking fountains/ water filling stations around town as well as in the shopping centres and precincts. Bendigo council and Coliban Water should be taking the lead in establishing these as a priority. Cheryl Scully Mandurang

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BENDIGO’S brand new, world class hospital will celebrate its official opening today. The hospital is a tribute and acknowledgement to a generation of planners, consortium partners, medical experts, the community, and yes, even governments who have all had a say and a stake in creating one of the best regionally based hospitals in Australia, if not the world. Under the auspices of Bendigo Health and the project partners, this magnificent $630 million plus project has transformed the way health services are delivered in our city and the broader region, and the creation of such a high standard facility has had a bevy of added benefits for Bendigo. Equipped with 372 inpatient beds; 72 same-day beds; 11 new operating theatres; an integrated cancer centre and an 80-bed psychiatry services facility including a parent-infant unit, the new hospital is something all Victorians can and should be proud of. Employment numbers at Bendi-

Editorial Comment go Health have surged dramatically, as a new generation of highly skilled medical professionals look to make this city their home. Many of the new positions created out of the new hospital project are also highly paid, further helping to boost the local economy. Then there are the obvious benefits of having such a great hospital to look after those in need, and to make treatment and recovery more comfortable simply because we are all now able to access more health services locally without the need to travel to Melbourne. More lives are now being saved here in Bendigo, thanks to the outstanding skills and expertise of our local health professionals, and that’s something we should all feel particularly proud of and be extremely

grateful for. As a training facility for future generations of doctors, nurses and other health practitioners, our new hospital has a significant role to play, and a lot to offer. The people of Bendigo and the northern Victoria region have been strong in their support of Bendigo Health for many years, and the ongoing community contributions towards the organisation and more pointedly, the hospital, is to be commended. Millions of dollars has been donated to support new and improved services and the purchase of vital equipment, and while we all hope we don’t have to call upon the services of the hospital too often, it is comforting to know that the very best of care is so close at hand. The new hospital project completion may well have been marked by the opening of the new car park and helipad, but in essence, the challenge for we, the community, to continue to support our hospital is ongoing.

opinion By TRUDI RAY Haven; Home Safe Acting CEO

THIS week is national Homelessness Week. As an awareness week it works a treat, like flicking a switch and suddenly the homeless become the focus of our moral concern. The sad fact is that homeless people are with us throughout the year. According to the latest Census data, 116,000 people are homeless in Australia. This staggering figure is up by more than 14,000 – or 14 per cent – in the five years to 2016. Rough sleepers are the most visible face of homelessness, but they represent only a small fraction (about one in 12) of the homeless population. Most people experiencing homelessness, particularly women with children, go out of their way not to be noticed, staying with friends, in emergency accommodation, or living out of their cars. Others are living in tents and caravans or over-

crowded or sub-standard accommodation. Some people would not even call themselves homeless, as they have a roof over their heads. We call them houseless, and homelessness and houselessness are on the rise in Bendigo. As a fully integrated homelessness and housing provider, we know

rental vacancy rate in Bendigo fell from 2.3 per cent to just one per cent. Great if you’re a landlord, but disastrous for low-income earners. The average rent for a one-bedroom unit is $185 a week, a two-bedroom unit is $245 a week, and for families a threebedroom house costs about $300 a week.

Demand better and add your name to the Everybody’s Home campaign only too well how people on low incomes are being squeezed out of our failing housing market and into homelessness. Properties once rented out by investors are being snapped up by savvy firsthome buyers and bargain hunting upsizers from Melbourne. Add to this Victoria’s rapid population growth, new job opportunities, and Bendigo’s proximity to Melbourne, and you are putting further pressure on the rental market. In the two years to January 2018, the private

That seems pretty affordable, right? Wrong, particularly if you on government support payments. The measure of housing affordability is universally pegged at 30 per cent of household income. A single person on Newstart receives about $345 per week, so renting a one-bedroom unit means they would spend 54 per cent of their income on rent, while a single parent with two children receives $650 a week. Renting an average three-bedroom house

would soak up 46 per cent of their meagre income. For the private rental market to function properly and to provide more affordable options there needs to be about a three per cent vacancy rate. It has often been said that our tax system is rigged against renters. Negative gearing and capital gains tax exemptions are driving up the cost of rent, causing record levels of rental stress and homelessness. Haven; Home, Safe is not alone in calling for a national housing strategy, a plan to end homelessness, a better deal for renters, and an urgent investment in social housing like the $2.78 million Victorian Property Fund grant we received last week to build 16 new homes. So, if you think everybody should have a home, demand better and add your name to the Everybody’s Home campaign for a better, fairer housing system for everyone. www.everybodyshome. com.au

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CONSCIENTIOUS to a fault, showing great attention to detail, fastidiousness in his work ethic George W Knight established himself in the position of valuator for the City of Bendigo. In 1876 the colony of Victoria had been in a moribund financial depression however, according to Knight, Bendigo was faring better than most areas. Because of the economic conditions Knight did his best to reduce the rate impost, especially for those who found themselves in very poor economic circumstances. Knight additionally took into account the number of empty dwellings, the rates on them was also reduced. He balanced this with the new ratable properties that had been constructed during that year. Also noted was the fact that there were many improvements being made to existing properties in the way of renovations or additions. Unlike today when almost all houses are occupied in 1876 some nine per cent of houses were vacant. There were still quite a number of houses that consisted of only one room and there also some bark huts that were

NUMBERS GAME: George Knight provided valuable statistics about the city. being occupied. According to Knight there were 2198 miners with more than three quarters of them owning their own home, many of these were fenced and had cultivated gardens. The thought was expressed that there would be few places in the world where working men could be in such a position. The total population of the city at the time was 26,927. George lamented the large number of widows, 353 living in the city and their widowed status was primarily due to Bendigo’s major source of employment at that time, gold mining. The surface facilities of each of the then 331 gold mines was rated, that coming to a total of £10,577 in revenue which compared to the other properties in the municipality was a total of £177,308. There were 168 licensed hotels in the city and 52 licences that year were refused, in 1875 the previous year,

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ENFIELD Blind and Curtain Cleaning’s Sam and Rod Hamilton are extremely grateful to have been nominated for the recent Bendigo Business Excellence Awards, making the top three in two categories as well making the top 20 in the People’s Choice category. Denfield Blind and Curtain Cleaning is regional Victoria’s only professional blind and curtain cleaning business. “Ongoing training and keeping up with the latest techniques from the USA, keeps us leaders in our field, with professional allergy and chemical free cleaning of curtains, blinds and repairs including re-cording,” Rod said. “We are fortunate to have terrific staff who love their jobs and this is a reflection of the quality of the work that they produce,” Sam said.

“We offer professional cleaning of your home or office, which can also include your curtains and blinds, rather than scatter the dust from one surface to another to be cleaned later.” With the days getting longer, Denfield Blind and Curtain Cleaning take the pressure off you, so that you can spend time with family or friends, walking the dog, playing sport or just coming home from a busy day at work to a clean and sparkling home and putting your feet up. “Places are filling up fast for curtain and blind cleaning, spring cleaning, exit cleans and we also have some pre Christmas cleans already booked in,” Sam said. So be quick to secure your booking now, by calling Sam on 0448 531 056 or Rod on 0429 132 021.

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Render Solutions – from frame to finish

R Call Greg on 0418 510 531

PAINTLESS DENT REMOVAL

Chevington Tools & Tanks

All inquiries welcome www.polytanksbendigo.com.au chevingtontools@bigpond.com

995 Calder Alt Highway, Lockwood

Phone 5435 3902

ENDER Solutions take great pride in keeping up-to-date with industry trends using the latest styles, colours and textures. They offer cement and acrylic rendering, solid plastering, heritage restoration, styrene cladding systems, Venetian plaster and renovations for both domestic and commercial projects. To add to their extensive range of services, Render Solutions are retailers for the RMAX Orange Board plus they now have their own team of qualified painters. RMAX Orange Board is a light weight, styrene walling system that after installation is coated with render. It is environmentally friendly, cost effective and quickly becoming the preferred walling method by building professionals. A large benefit due to the thermal efficiency is that it passes on energy savings to the home owner. With more than 20 years’ experience in

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the render and solid plaster industry there’s no job they can’t tackle. From a letter box, chimney or retainer wall to an entire home or commercial premises. Answering the high demand for coloured render has seen the opening of the RS Painting division. Their qualified team can handle all your painting needs from new homes, repainting existing homes and heritage. These three areas of Render Solutions compliment one another and allow customers a hassle-free option by dealing with just one company, one team. If you’re looking for a high standard of work, competitively priced, on-time service contact Brendon at Render Solutions on 0417 479 491 or email info@ rendersolutions.com.au for a free no obligations quote. You can also view their latest projects on Facebook.

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St. Paulâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cathedral August Promenade Series A series of fine music performances in St. Paulâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cathedral, Myers Street, Bendigo Featuring choirs, flute and piano players, guitarists, harpist and solo voices.

Sunday afternoons, August 12, 19 & 26 3 sessions each Sunday - 2pm, 3.15pm & 4.30pm

Tributes include: Funerals and In Memoriam, Births and Birthdays, Weddings, Engagements, Anniversaries, Special occasions, & Thank you. We will personally take the time to discuss any special details, colours, photos or images that could make your tribute unique and special. We offer a variety of size options to suit your needs, from small text inserts, to larger feature tribute notices.

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Labourer Short term. 8 - 12 weeks. Maybe more for the right applicant. Steelwork Bendigo is seeking a suitably experienced labourer to assist with structural steel and metalwork installations in the Bendigo region. Tasks would include but are not limited to cutting materials, grinding and wire brushing steel, drilling concrete for anchors, installing purlins, installing metalwork items and grouting just to name a few. The applicant will have experience in the same or similar role with a scissor lift competency or a High Risk EWP licence. Construction induction is essential. Forklift Licence an advantage. Above award wages. Monthly RDO. Plenty of overtime available and expected. All projects within 90 min drive of Bendigo typically. All travel time paid for. Company vehicles and tools provided. Travel done in overtime at overtime rates. Indicative weekly earnings $1,500+

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Closing date 5p.m. August 17th For more information, including a detailed position description visit www.whfs.org.au Women’s Health Loddon Mallee is committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Equal Opportunity Exemption # H244/2014

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Bendigo: 63 Midland Hwy, Epsom

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Phone: 5470 6565

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Services Offered LAWN Mowing and General Maintenance call Ray $30 per hour $25 per hour for pensioners Ph 0410 088 762

BRICKLAYERS

all types of brick and block work, chimneys and fireplaces. Ph 5446 7057 or 0418 370 917 or 0458 438 930

Classifieds 1300 558 385 BRICKLAYING

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

CLEANING & CARPET

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

CONCRETER

Paths, drives, etc Reasonable rates. 40 years experience Phone 0409 949 111

CONCRETER

Paths, Driveways, Cross overs, Sheds, Small & big jobs, Reasonable rates. Seniors Discount Free quotes. Ph. 0422 424 348.

LAWN MOWER & SMALL ENGINE REPAIRS Push & ride on mower servicing, pick up option. Power equip. repairs. Chainsaw service & sharpen. Bendigo Marine & Outdoors, Epsom Phone 5448 3988

CONCRETING

Cameron Concrete Domestic & Commercial. For all your concrete requirements.. Call Rod 0400 611 016 Free Quotes & advice. 30 years experience

AXE CREEK CONCRETING

PLASTER

All types of plastering. • Home Maintenance • Tiling • Painting • Carpentry. Free quotes. Ph. Brian 0407 679 618 LIC

$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 0429 395 985

DD HANDYMAN & MAINTENANCE SERVICE All types of household jobs inc garden maint. Phone 0409 949 111

Ph Mick 0407 448 249

To advertise in this section please call

PLASTERER EXPERIENCED LOCAL PLASTERER

1300 558 385 TRADITIONAL POST & RAIL FENCING

Rates from $40p/h Pensioner 10% Disc. • Holes Patched • Renovations • Painting

Specialising in Gateways, Driveways and Landscape features. 0429 434 646

FURNITURE REPAIRS on

site. Wooden beds, tables, chairs, etc. Repaired, Revalued, Sold for cash. Old skilled tradesperson with modern tools. Will travel. Ph 0418 119 784 All hours.

PJ TAYLOR

5446 1422 0448 713 499

1.7 Tonne Excavator Limited Access z Landscaping z Drainage z Experienced Operator z

PLUMBER 111684

Phil Maud 0418 556 238 E: philmaud@impulse.net.au

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$3.40 per line (5 LINE MINIMUM)

1300 558 385

Bobcat & Tipper Hire

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.

Backhoe Trenching Post Hole Borer 200 - 600mm diameter

WEEDING

Will hand weed gardens, and odd jobs, $25.00 per hour Ph Jimmy Allan 0479 007 040

WONDER WINDOW

WOMEN CLEANING

EXCELLENT service, great rates. Ph Simone 0430 349 332

SERVICES OFFERED LINE ADVERTISEMENTS

ANTENNAS

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

Phone Ron on

5447 7823 or 0431 609 423 BOBCAT / EARTHMOVING

5 LINE MINIMUM CHARGE ($17.00)

$3.40

NE I L R E P

Use the attached line guide to calculate your weekly ad. Phone, email or visit our office to finalise your ad and payment. The Bendigo Weekly, 37-39 View St Bendigo

1300 558 385 E: classifieds@bendigopublishing.com

NAME: ...................................................................................... ADDRESS: ............................................................................... ................................................................................................ PH: ......................................................................................... TOTAL LINES ..................... Line Cost per week ...................... ADD COLOUR B/GROUND $7 per week

BOBCAT / EARTHMOVING

MINI EXCAVATIONS

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

LAWN MOWING, WHIPPER SNIPPING

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

ANTENNAS

Colour: .....................

ADD BOLD HEADING ($3.40 per week) Yes

Services Offered

Call Ron 0438 569 385

Bobcat & Tipper Hire MORE WORK IN LESS TIME WITH OUR LARGE 10M TIPPER

Site Cleaning Driveways Excavation Laser Levelling Rubbish Removal Backhoe

Call Rhys 0447 424 932 SKILLED OPERATOR

BOBCAT / EARTHMOVING

To advertise in this section contact our classifieds department

LITTLE RIPPER Digger Service

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

Site Clearing Driveways Excavation Laser Levelling Rubbish Removal

1300 558 385

Ph: Glenn

0418 510 074

classifieds@ bendigopublishing .com

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

NUMBER OF WEEKS.................... (BUY 4 GET A 5TH FREE) Total Cost $.................... **Bookings close 2pm each Thursday

PLEASE USE SPACES BETWEEN WORDS

NO WORD BREAKS (HYPHENATED WORDS) AT END OF EACH LINE

Ph 0429 171 697

BOBCAT / EARTHMOVING

CB’s Bobcat Hire No job too small z Landscaping Site Clean up z Rock work Rubbish removal z Driveways Supply crush rock and top soil

Phone Chris: 0408 369 478

BendigoWeekly

718 Strathfieldsaye Road, Strathfieldsaye

BOBCAT / EARTHMOVING 1.5 TONNE MINI EXCAVATOR FOR HIRE

ADDED TO THE FLEET: BOBCAT/SKIDSTEER • For dry hire • With or without operator • Short or long term • Delivery can be arranged

Bendigo Weekly PUBLISHING 38,200 COPIES EVERY FRIDAY

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E X C AVA T I O N

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Services Offered BUILDERS

Call Simon

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

0428 552 241 Email: sp_mitchell@bigpond.com

ROGER JUNIPER

BUILDER

Commercial & Domestic

ELECTRICIANS

GREG SMITH ELECTRICIAN

Request a current rates and specials flyer

Tired of Waiting for a Tradesman

classifieds@bendigopublishing.com

0418 507 709RECA/H 5448 3333 7821

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ELECTRIC MOTORS

Bendigo

Pumps& Motors Electric

SALES • SERVICE • REPAIRS Mob 0419 892 004 AfterHours 5441 1493

PHONE BRUCE

bendigopumps@gmail.com

0427 319 923

TRADIES

DBM-1122 DB-U-28169

SOUTHERN CROSS RESTUMPING

Building Permits Arranged + 20 Years Experience

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

CARPET CLEANING

To advertise in this section please call

1300 558 385 GARDEN SERVICES

Phone 0428 443 808

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DGING BRUSH CUTTING HEDG G RUBBISH REMOVAL SPRAYIN J TREE N GARDENING TING & SHRUB REMOVAL G PRUNING TRIMMING your property need a tidyHEDGIN up? MIDLAND CONCRETING USHDoes CUTTING MOWING SPRAY We can help with all jobs big and small. REMOVAL WEEDING MULCHIN SERVICES TING TREE & SHRUB REMOVAL PTY LTD PRUNING MOWING EDGING BR l Paths l Driveways l Sheds l House Slabs G HEDGING WEEDING RUBBIS JARRYD ON 0497 858 742 Over 25 years experience l Free Quotes ALCALL SPRAYING PLANTING TREE FOR A FREE QUOTE Family owned and run Business REMOVAL MULCHING PRUNING

Give us a try.

Email: midland.concreting@gmail.com

COMPUTERS

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on call computer maintenance • Systems built • Repairs and upgrades • Network and internet connections • Virus and Spyware removal

1300 558 385

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

LANDSCAPING PAVING & LANDSCAPING by Phil Carman

classifieds@ bendigopublishing .com

PH 5440 2514 37-39 View Street Bendigo

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

PH: 0418 822 911

• Qualified tradesmen • Landscaping • Commercial and residential property maintenance

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

HANDYMAN SERVICES

MOBILE BATHROOMS

• Handymen • Cleaning • Builder • Floors • Carpenters • Glazier • Fencing • Plastering • Painters • Bathroom & Kitchen Reno’s • Granite Benchtops • Paving • Plumbers • Decking • Electricians • Ramps • Tiling • Pruning • Tree Lopping • Sheds & Pergolas • Lawns & Gardens • Small concreting jobs • Dingo machinery work

greyarmybendigo@bigpond.com

CALL 13 11 98

67(9( &/(** +$1'<0$1 6(59,&(6 Trade qualified Home and garden maintenance Any odd jobs inside and out

ARE YOU RENOVATING? MOBILE BATHROOM FOR HIRE (Shower, hand basin, toilet etc)

Suitable for • Renovations • Parties/Weddings • Sporting events and many more Call David/Bronwyn

0438 083 139 www.bettabathroomhire.com.au

PAINTERS / DECORATORS

0418 754 952 stephen.clegg@bigpond.com Prompt, friendly and reliable

HOME MAINTENANCE

Painter & Decorator Your Friendly, Professional and Quality Painter All Types Of Painting, Over 20 Years Experience For a FREE, No obligation quote, Phone Troy on

0418 844 590 or Email: T_eyoung@bigpond.net.au

Mowing & Gardening

Trimming & Pruning z Rubbish Removal z

Email: bendigomowing@gmail.com Web: Bendigomowingmaintenance.com

Craig Wells 0421 279 000

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James - 0421 618 356 Dave - 0408 122 244

Local People, Great Service

Jeoff Milne 5447 2476 Mob 0425 728 336

Request a current rates and specials flyer

We service and repair all brands, all sizes, all types of heating, cooling and refrigeration

38, 200 copies published ever y Friday

Bendigo Mowing & Maintenance

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• Commercial & Domestic • Service • Repairs • Maintenance • Installations

Bendigo’s most read newspaper

Old Fashioned Values & Integrity

CONCRETING

PHONE FRANK 0417 377 957

YOU HEA R TIN SPE CIAL G ISTS !

MOWING & GARDENING

DON'S CARPET, TILE AND GROUT CLEANING MOVING OUT? WE HAVE A SPECIAL PRICE ON VACANT HOMES & UNITS NO POWER NEEDED

HEATING

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• General labouring/General gardening • Hard rubbish/Green waste removal • Trimming and pruning • Fallen timber and chainsaw work • Pick up/spread of mulch, stone, etc • Small Tip truck hire

GRANT’S PAINTING SERVICE

NO JOB TOO SMALL

• Carpentry • Tiling • Painting • Plastering • Pergolas • Decks

RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL PAINTING z INTERIOR / EXTERIOR. z QUALITY WORK AT AFFORDABLE PRICES. z FULLY INSURED PROFESSIONALS. z

CALL PETER 0409 422 271

CALL FOR A FREE QUOTE

Email: bhmpeter@hotmail.com

PHONE 0423 745 034

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PAINTERS / DECORATORS

Services Offered for a 10 week package $480 advertising Contact Jacinta on 5440 2514 or email classifieds@bendigopublishing.com

E: grants.paintingser vice@yahoo.com

L&S Painting & Repairs z Decks Repaints z Pergolas New Work z Patch & Repair z Feature walls z Room by Room quotes & Much more Over 30yrs exp. & Police check certified z z

Phone Les - 0458 949 871 or Sandra - 0429 534 228

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Services Offered PAINTERS / DECORATORS

Local Classifieds

$7.50 per cm/col Email classifieds and request a rates and current specials flyer

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FOR SALE 1940S timber trolley cabinet $100 Ph 5441 5994 or 0407 015 055 WOMERSLEY painting, framed 62 x 53cm, $200 ono Ph 5444 2100 AMPLIFIER Highlander, 60W ideal for PC or CD EC $25 Ph 5447 8573

PHONE 1300 558 385

PLASTERERS

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IMPACT

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0447 288 983 PLUMBERS Your local on-time Plumber • Air Conditoning Service & Repairs • Gas fitting & General Plumbing • Hot water - Gas, Elec & solar • Drains installed/cleared/repaired • Roof, gutter, d.p. & gutter guard Don’t put up with drips! • Taps, toilets, showers, sinks & more Use a licensed plumber • Quality professional workmanship FREE QUOTES guaranteed Lic No 37932

Ph 5446 1535

www.dunstoneplumbing.com.au office@dunstonebros.com.au

Peter Carr Plumbing & Gasfitting Pty. Ltd.

License No. 32710

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

When it comes to making that all important decision about where to advertise, the answer has never been easier. As traditional paid newspaper circulation continues to decline, quality free papers such as the Bendigo Weekly have never been in more demand than they are today. 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! Call Classifieds today and get the Bendigo Weekly working for you!

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BAY w blinds, full length, 1770mm W, off white, GC, $35 Ph 5463 5553 BOOKS Poldark series, by Winston Graham, as on TV, $10 0476 077 570 CARPORT (flat roof design) 6M L, x 3.2M W, Front post 3.5M H, Back post 3.2M H, Gal. RHS steel frame comes with new corri zinc iron + spout for roof, ideal for caravan, tractor, horse float storage, etc. Built new for $1500 ono Phone 0409 231 656

CEDAR Door 2025mm x 1165mm Beautifully designed with double window casement PickUp Only. All genuine offers will be considered, Ph Terry 0407 351 445 COLOUR printer, Pixma, MX470, Mac/PC, EC $25 Ph 5447 8573

TREE SERVICES

ELECTRIC adding machine + paper rolls $7 ONO Ph 0476 077 570

AAA TREE LOPPING

ELECTRIC Motor 1/2hp 1440rpm $50 Ph 5446 7060

• Pensioners (Disc) • Full Insurance • (Prompt) Same Day Service For Best Price Phone Jack Direct

0409 289 700 5428 9312

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

FIREWOOD

MOULD Board Plow suitable garden ornament 13ft long x 9ft wide delivery available $350 Ph 5449 6921

ROOF Battens 20 Lengths, Timber 7m $75 0438 392 665

FREE reclining chair, fabric, GC, Ph 0466 997 290 FRIDGE/ Freezer, Centrex, 320L, white, GC $50 Ph 0434 693 895 GENERATOR 5kva 10HP Honda Motor, little use, VGC $750 ono Ph 0428 571 186 GREENFIELD Ride on Mower, 21HP 34inch cut, 137hrs, needs new deck $2200 Ph 0438 392 665

HAY & STRAW

Rolls & Little Squares. Delivery available Maiden Gully Ph 0438 373 291 HELLER 75cm industrial fan, EC, $80 Ph 5442 5552 I30 2012 custom car mats, as new $70 Ph 0407 015 055 JUICER, Phillips electric with cup $15 Ph 0484 694 720

DBL bed light weight Doona & cover $20 ONO Ph 0476 077 570

ELECTRIC Motor 1440rpm $60 7060

3/4hp 5446

MOWER Ride-on, Husqvarna, 15.5hp 38" cut, $1500 Ph 5446 9573 NAIL Polish, O.P.I Mauve & light pink, $10 ea ONO Ph 0437 567 073 NEW white lace polyester tablecloth, round 60", $8 Ph 0484 694 720 OFFICE chair, large, black, swivel, GC, $50 Ph 5446 3402 OVERCOAT wool lined mens grey gabardine, med $60 Ph 5439 5322 PARTY Rocker amplifier for latest media. EC $45 Ph 5447 8573 PHONE cover for iPhone 5s pink $10 Ph 0437 567 073

PIANO TUNER

Piano sounding not quite right? Phone Steve: 0439 732 284 Keynote Piano Tuning

LOCKER, Single door, GC $70 Ph 5442 5552

POUFFE red green gold material very ornate $100 Ph 0413 923 051

MASSIVE 1/2 Price Sale

PUSH Wheelchair, fold up, like new $200 Ph 5446 1573

Excludes Items in cabinets, jewellery & some furniture ONE WEEK ONLY Starts Mon 13th August, Ends Sat 18th August Shop 3, 75 Beischer St, Bendigo & 671 Midland Highway Huntly. Mon - Fri 10am-4pm Sat 10am-1pm

RENOIR well framed print 86 x104cm Theatre Box. $95 ono Ph 5443 5530 RETRO Laminex 1960 Kitchen Table, Chrome legs $80 0417 392 063 ROBERT Gordon Australia Jug & Basin set, GC, $95 Ph 5448 8523 COLORED Tiles and Glass, suit mosiac work $2 a box Ph 5447 0612

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

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SPOUT CLEANING

CV Industrial Vacuum Services Reduce Fire Risk Spouts Vacuumed Spotlessly Pensioner Discounts Water Tanks Cleaned

Ph Paul 5439 3835 or 0428 395 429 * Fully Insured

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Phone 0448 186 691

COMMERCIAL CATERING AND HOME DELIVERY AVAILABLE Sauce tomatoes available

PH 0408 373 598

FOR SALE

MATTRESS, double, very good condition, $100 Phone 0427 343 499

ROLLER Door 1.6m wide x2.2m drp $30 Ph 5447 0612

METAL Detector Mine Lab SDC 2300 with tools, near new $3000 Ph 0428 571 186

ROLLER Door 1.6m wide x2.2m drp $30 Ph 5447 0612

GARAGE SALE ADVERTISE YOUR GARAGE SALE FROM JUST

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SHOWER Chair, EC $5 Ph 0448 014 385

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

SUNBEAM wok, electric, non stick $25 Ph 0437 567 073

WATER TANKS AND DRUMS

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

TIMBER Bookcase (large) $50 ONO WARDROBE (2 Door) $20 ONO Ph 0458 242 440

TIMBER dining setting, all Australian Made, + 6 chairs, with cushions EC, $250 Ph 0434 720 666

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

VINTAGE brass horse medallion $12 Ph 0484 694 720

WATER Pump 5Hp Briggs & Stratton, 2inch hoses $50 Ph 0438 392 665

GARAGE SALES

19 COOPER GROVE STRATHFIELDSAYE Saturday 7am - 3pm Undercover. Hardware, Bric a Brac, Camping, steel, etc

EPSOM FRUIT WORKS

FIREWOOD Quality Dry Grey & Yellow Box Delivered local $150/m

MATTRESSES inner spring, Single, x2 VGC, $20ea Ph 5447 7407

Cat Enclosures

FILING cabinet 4 drawer $45 Ph 5442 5552

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TREE SERVICES

FOR SALE

Redgum firewood $140p/m Pick Up Plus deliveries Ph 0427 353 939

ELVIS, Rod Stewart, Neil Diamond, many others $50 ech 5433 2260

· Tree Removal & Pruning · Green Waste & Stump Removal · Tower/Chipper/Bobcat /Tipper · Over 15 Years Experience · We Travel Anywhere · Free Quotes · Fully Insured

Lic#100122

FOR SALE

GIVING & LIVING OP SHOP Two Shops

CRUISER Board $5 Ph 0448 014 385

4 Nolan Street, Bendigo

Greg Hicks st same day Plumbing Fajosebrvtoicoesmall

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

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

544 33 999 PLUMBERS

ANTIQUE style (circa 1920-30's) pedestal /partners desk. Solid piece with leather inlay top. Lovely cond for age. Horsham. $2000 Ph 0419 790 441

FOR SALE

Conditions apply. For private use only.

DONATIONS urgently REQUIRED Giving & Living Op Shop Shed 3, 75 Beisher St Bendigo Ph 5444 2882 If you need your items collected NO LARGE FURNITURE, MATTRESSES, COMPUTERS, T.V'S

UNIT 3/50 BROAD PDE SPRING GULLY Saturday 9am - 1pm. QB + Mattress, outdoor table setting, M/wave, BBQ, general h/hold items, quality items in VGC.

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WANTED

POULTRY

WANTED smaller lots of scrap, both ferrous and non ferrous items and batteries Phone 5446 1191 or 0447 744 043

GUINEA Foul Young & healthy $25 pair Ph 5436 1373

WANTED TO BUY COHEN Brothers soft drink memorabilia. Soda Syphon's, bottle's, mirror's, sign's, receipt's etc 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 WANT to buy - Rear Caravan annexe, for back entry pop top Ph 5446 1191 or 0447 744 043

LIVESTOCK DORPERS 3 x Wethers,1 Ram & 1 Ewe must sell $600 the lot Pick up only Ph 0417 163 442 after 3.00pm

LAYING HENS 1st year free range laying hens, $5 each. Pick up 9am-5pm Saturday 11th August from 706 Millwood Rd, Huntly North. All proceeds donated to Fusion youth & community Centre. Ph 0490 503 315

selling a cat or dog? To allow traceability of sellers of pets, it is now an offence to advertise the sale of a dog or cat unless the microchip identification number of the animal is included in the advertisement notice. A registered domestic animal business may use its Council business registration number as an alternative. A penalty of up to 5 penalty units (around $600) can be issued by Authorised Officers of Council, RSPCA or Department of Primary Industries for advertising the sale of a cat or dog without a microchip. For further information, call the Department of Primary Industries on 136 186.

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CARAVANS & TRAILERS 2013 Puma Camper Van, electric roof, off road model, shower/toilet, new annex, EC 10ft opens to 20ft, $17500 Ph 0429 145 395

CARAVANS WANTED

We buy and consign Repairs & servicing Bendigo Caravan Centre 164 Midland Hwy EPSOM Ph 5448 4800 MOTOR CAR TRADER REG 1998

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Male Desexed, 9 Months Hi there, my name is Willow and Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m a little shy at first, but in the right environment I will shine. I will make a fantastic companion cat for someone looking for snuggles and Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve got a lot of love to give! I was surrendered to the shelter and in my previous home I lived with a small dog and a female cat. I would suit a home with secondary school-aged kids.

Female Desexed, 1 Year 6 Months I am a very social and affectionate dog who loves being with people. I would benefit from an active home who can provide me with lots of activity and stimulation. I am dog social, so may be happy living with another dog of similar energy level. I have some basic training, so with a little extra attention will make a wonderful family pet.

HYUNDAI Elantra '96, 4door sedan, auto, green, clean & straight, near roadworthy, VIN IMPTU126123 174,295kms $700 ono Ph 0429 186 440

VOLVO MERCEDES BENZ BMW VOLKSWAGON PEUGOT

TOYOTA Corolla '05 Ascent, auto, excellent cond, white YPN-306 $5,500 Phone 0419 309 913

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Braves hit the road By JOEL PETERSON

A DOMINANT resurgence to victory has paved the way for the Bendigo Braves women to continue their SEABL championship quest, but they will have to hit the road to get to a second consecutive grand final. The Braves’ opening round playoff loss meant the team forfeited home court advantage for the remainder of the postseason, with Bendigo hitting the road to play Kilsyth this weekend in the preliminary final. It comes after a huge 9974 win over Geelong last week, led by Ash Karaitiana’s return to action after starring for New Zealand in the William Jones Cup. Karaitiana scored 28 points and had eight rebounds and seven assists while Gabe Richards scored 16 points off the bench as Bendigo walked all over the visitors. “Ash was huge for us, it’s great to have her back and

to have her playing with confidence,” Braves guard Bianca Dufelmeier said. “We missed her against Launceston and Geelong really didn’t have a matchup for her, she was massive and was the type of player we know she can be.” Bendigo’s task against Kilsyth has become somewhat easier on paper with Kilsyth star Steph Blicavs to miss the match due to the Australian Opals holding a camp at the AIS. But in the five games that Blicavs has missed this season, the Cobras are 5-0 with an average winning margin of 26.2 points. Two of those wins came over bottom side Frankston, but the Cobras also defeated Launceston and Hobart without the sharpshooting guard. But the Cobras have plenty in reserve and are well coached under the eye of Sam Woosnam. Reigning league MVP Angela Beadle remains a force, while Chelsea

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LEADING THE WAY: Kelly Wilson will again be a key for Bendigo. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN d’Angelo and Jasmine Gill are more than capable scorers and Alison Downie adds a physical interior defensive presence. The Braves will need to be on their game defensively to stop the depth of options that Woosnam and

Harvey calls time out

FOR the first time in 10 years the Bendigo Braves will have a new coach in 2019. Club legend Ben Harvey announced yesterday he would not continue in the top job after nine seasons. His contract expired at the end of the SEABL campaign as the Braves were knocked out by Kilsyth last weekend. Harvey has tossed the decision up over numerous seasons but in 2016 signed a two-year deal to continue as coach. This year he was appointed as BSL’s general manager of sport, a role which will see his continued involvement with the club. “My involvement with the Braves programs certainly doesn’t end

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the Cobras possess. “What worked for us last time against Kilsyth was that we played a packed defence,” Dufelmeier said. “We had our focuses on who we needed to slow down because you’re never going to take those types

NEW ERA: Ben Harvey will step down as Braves coach.

with this announcement, it simply evolves,” Harvey said. “In the past 17 years I’ve been privileged to be part of the club’s almost 35-year history and now I make way for the next head coach to take the Bendigo Bank Braves into the next stage of success.” In nine seasons with the club Harvey has won 72 per cent of the games he has coached, been named SEABL coach of the year three times and coached the club to a championship in 2016. Prior to that he was part of a Braves championship team as a player. “It has been a huge part of my life and I have gathered memories and friendships that I will carry with me for the rest of my days,” he said.

“I just want to say thank you to my family, particularly my wife, Kirstie and two girls, Mia and Lily, along with my parents Brian and Josie and all the people that have supported me throughout my playing and coaching career.” His departure may not be the last for Bendigo, with Chris Hogan and Taylor Bell weighing up retirement. Both co-captains announced their retirement after last season but then decided to make a comeback. The Braves also lost David Hogan midseason due to ongoing concussion issues but he stayed with the team as an assistant coach. BSL says it will now begin the search for a new head coach for the Braves men’s program.

of players out of the game entirely, we knew who we needed to slow down and we did that as a team. “It wasn’t ‘hey Kelly, you’re guarding d’Angelo, so do a job’, it was very much about everyone being aware of what our scout is.”

Bendigo plays Kilsyth from 7pm on Saturday at the Kilsyth Sports Centre. If the Braves win that match they will face either Launceston or Nunawading in the SEABL grand final at the State Basketball Centre on Saturday, August 18.

Miners eye decider A GRAND final spot is up for grabs this weekend when the Bendigo Fighting Miners host Monash University in a Victorian Rugby Championship semifinal. The Miners had a bye last weekend before heading into this weekend’s do-or-die final against Monash. The winner of the match will play either top side Shepparton or fourth-placed Maroondah in next week’s decider. The Miners drew with Maroondah in their final home and away match of the season a fortnight ago in thrilling fashion, as Blake Theunissen crashed over the line with only minutes remaining to tie the scores at 20 apiece. Bendigo will regain several players it was missing for this

weekend’s semi-final including Jesse Tuituipo and Desmond Reynolds. Monash comes into the match after an 80-0 victory over Melbourne Chargers last weekend, having not had the benefit of a final round bye. Both matchups between the two sides earlier this season were close contests despite Bendigo winning both games. The first was decided by seven points as Bendigo triumphed 27-20 behind two Jesse Tuituipo tries. The second victory over Monash came away from home by 10 points after both sides were scoreless at half time. Bendigo’s clash with Monash begins at 3pm on Saturday at Epsom Huntly Reserve. The grand final will be held the following week.

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Race for top spot By JOEL PETERSON

TWO finals previews will take centre stage in the final round of the Heathcote District Football Netball League season. The senior football finals combatants are set but their exact positions remain up in the air heading into round 18 on Saturday. Top spot is still up for grabs with ladder leaders North Bendigo set to face fourth-placed Colbinabbin and second-placed Leitchville Gunbower hosting Lockington Bamawm United. North and Leitchville each have 52 points heading into the final round, but North has an insurmountable percentage edge over the Bombers. That means the reigning premiers will need to beat LBU and rely on Colbinabbin to roll the Bulldogs to be any chance of

pinching top spot and a bye in week one of finals. Lockington and Colbinabbin can also exchange positions in fourth and fifth, with both sides sitting on 40 points. They will both remain a game behind Huntly (third, 48 points) regardless of result this weekend. In netball, top spot is on offer with White Hills and Colbinabbin battling it out for the minor premiership. With 14 wins apiece that pair sits three games clear of Mount Pleasant, in third. White Hills plays Mount Pleasant on Saturday, while Colbinabbin plays North Bendigo. Fourth-placed Huntly has the bye, while Elmore tackles Heathcote. The league has also released its draw for finals, with the grand final to be held at Huntly again in 2018.

Heathcote will host next Saturday’s qualifying final between Huntly and one of North Bendigo and Leitchville in senior football, while Sunday will see the elimination final between Lockington Bamawm United and Colbinabbin at White Hills. Colbinabbin and Elmore will host the second and first semi finals, respectively, on August 25 and 26, with the preliminary final on September 1 at Toolleen. The HDFNL’s finals series has drawn the backing of Poyser Trucks as its naming rights sponsor. Meantime, North Bendigo has reappointed coach Matt Dillon for 2019. Dillon is in his first season at North after previously coaching Newbridge in the Loddon Valley Football League. North has won 13 of its 15 games this season as it aims to win a third HDFL flag in four years.

FLAG HUNT: North Bendigo and Huntly could meet in a qualifying final next week.

NBL clubs united in regional push NATIONAL Basketball League powerhouses Melbourne United and Sydney Kings will bring their star-studded rosters to Bendigo this month. Bendigo Stadium will host a preseason clash between the long-time rivals on Thursday, August 30, which will serve as the debut of Kings recruit and former NBA star Andrew Bogut. The game will be played a fortnight before the stadium hosts the Australian Boomers’ world cup qualifier against Kazakhstan on September 17. Bendigo Stadium manager of sport Ben Harvey said Kings coach Andrew Gaze had confirmed that Bogut would play in the preseason opener. Harvey said the game was a significant opportunity for regional basketball. “To have these two teams here and the likes of Chris Goulding, Andrew Bogut and Andrew Gaze in Bendigo is huge,” Harvey said. “This is massive for regional basketball to have access to this kind of game and we are really excited to be bringing it to Bendigo.” The deal was brokered between United, the Victorian government and the stadium to bring the game to Bendigo. Harvey said the government, which tipped in $5 million to the

ON SHOW: Reigning NBL champions Melbourne United are coming to Bendigo. stadium’s redevelopment, had been critical in pushing for Bendigo to host the match. Bendigo will see competition in coming years for similar events, once a new multipurpose stadium is built in Ballarat. The game day operations will be overseen by BSL, while Kings and United players will spend the day prior to the game in Bendigo with several community events expected to be held.

Harvey said the match could potentially serve as a trial event for the stadium to host matches for championship points in the future. United moves several home games each year while Hisense Arena is unavailable due to the Australian Open tennis. Tickets for the match on Thursday, August 30 are available through www.melbourneutd.com. au

Future stars on show SIX Bendigo Pioneers young guns have been selected to participate in this weekend’s Vic Country under-17 futures game. Aaron Gundry, Flynn Perez, James Schischka, Riley Ironside, Brodie Kemp and Kobe Brown will represent the Pioneers in a match that has launched the careers of plenty of future stars. The match will be played on Sunday at Melbourne’s Ikon Park after several training sessions spanning the weekend. Schischka and Gundry both featured in Vic Country’s under-16 squad last year while Perez has

YOUNG GUNS: Flynn Perez, Aaron Gundry and James Schischka (left to right). Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN

Axedale’s premier event set to tee off AXEDALE Golf Club’s biggest event for the year tees off this weekend when the club hosts its annual tournament. A change this year has seen the popular 36-hole men’s strokeplay event conducted over two days across the weekend. In previous years the 36 holes have been played on the Sunday of the event. Club president Andrew Watson said the change was aimed at attracting more entries. “Unfortunately numbers for the Sunday 36 have dropped off in recent years, and we are confident spreading the event over the two days will attract more entries,” he said. Play was scheduled to begin

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