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ISSUE 1097 FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2018

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By SHARON KEMP

MARGARET O’Rourke was installed as mayor for an historic third term this week, but in the end, her election came down to chance. In the final round of voting, the piece of paper containing Cr O’Rourke’s name was pulled out of the ballot box, ahead of fellow mayoral aspirant, Whipstick ward councillor Andrea Metcalf. Chief executive Craig Niemann’s selection of the other piece of paper at last Monday’s election would have resulted in a change of mayor.

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The Bendigo Weekly can reveal voting at the mayoral election was conducted over many rounds at the end of which votes for Cr O’Rourke and Cr Metcalf were tied, four each. There are nine councillors able to vote, but George Flack excused himself from voting in the process. Cr Flack declared a conflict of interest because he employs Cr Metcalf in his business outside of council. Mr Craig Niemann yesterday

confirmed the order of events, but he declined to name the councillors involved. He said the process of electing mayor had been in place for as long as he had been at the council and probably before that. “We have a process in place that is agreed to by all the councillors at the start so that helps clarify that if things go certain ways, then we have a process to follow up rather than

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just making it up on the run,” Mr Niemann said yesterday. “There are obviously people who are disappointed when they don’t become mayor, but it is great that there are four councillors interested in wanting to become mayor, that is very healthy.” He said the election process started the week before the actual vote, when councillors were invited to nominate their interest in becom-

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ing either mayor or deputy mayor. “We invite them to make a presentation to the rest of the councillors and we invite questions from other councillors,” Mr Niemann said. “We did that two weeks ago, and let it sit for a week.” At the election, director for corporate performance Andrew Cooney was present and responsible for governance and Mr Niemann was appointed the returning officer. At this point, councillors declared any conflict of interest and abstained from voting. Continued Page 4

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The Weekly look at the local real estate market

Group calls for calm THE Housing Industry Association has called for calm, saying governments should avoid whiplash changes to migration strategies for fear of adversely impacting employment, wealth creation and revenue necessary to supply infrastructure and services. Principal economist Tim Reardon said the economic growth over the past decade has been built on the back of strong growth in skilled migration. “This population growth has led to a boom in residential building. “The building and construction industry now employs one in ten workers in and supplies at least one in five of every dollar of revenue to the states. “A dramatic change in migration intake can create economic shocks to industries, including the building industry.” Mr Reardon said it was prudent for governments to maintain a stable, well-rounded migration intake as part of an overall population policy, and that HIA advocates for a high level of skilled migration as part of this intake. “Population growth in Australia has been slowing since early 2017.

“The population growth rate has been slowing for the past 18 months and is likely to continue as Australia becomes a less attractive destination for skilled migrants compared with other developed economies.” He said tighter visa requirements and punitive taxation regimes imposed on foreign investors last year are continuing to shift migration and investment away from Australia, toward our major trading partners. “Governments should be cautious of thinking that migration and investment can be switched on and off. “A stable migration and population growth policy assists in achieving sustainable economic growth,” Mr Reardon said. THE Real Estate Institute of Australia has welcomed recent contributions by the Master Builders Association and the Housing Industry Association to the understanding of the economic impacts of changes to current arrangements for negative gearing and capital gains tax on property. REIA president Malcolm Gunning said the commissioned research highlights the signifi-

CHANGING OUTLOOK: But a housing association says migration is positive. cant contribution that the property sector makes to growth in the Australian economy. “Australia’s property industry including new home building, has been a crucial support to economic growth and increased employment in the transition away from a decade-long reliance on mining,” Mr Gunning said. “The property sector is one of the largest sectors in the Australian economy in terms of employment, GDP and investment. It is also one of the most heavily taxed sectors with research by HIA showing that the average tax burden on the new housing sector is around 30 per cent of the value. “If we are serious about ad-

dressing housing affordability, we need to take a holistic approach by looking at all taxes and charges impacting on the final cost of housing. “We cannot just tinker with one or two that are ‘easy fixes’ without fully considering the consequences.” Mr Gunning said the government needs to be looking at supply-side solutions, including streamlining planning processes and reducing extra taxation on homebuyers such as stamp duties. “Improved infrastructure such as public transport to employment hubs which encourage decentralisation to more affordable suburban and regional areas should be considered.“

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Rumble at early polling Democratic Labour Party faces complaint

By SHARON KEMP

DEMOCRATIC Labour Party candidates Helen Leach and Chris McCormack have been admonished about their behaviour at least three times while campaigning leading up to the election. In one instance, Ms Leach’s behaviour outside the Bendigo East office during early polling led another candidate to register a complaint about her with the Victorian Electoral Commission. Ms Leach said yesterday she had

laid her own complaint. She said she was defending her own party and had made it known to a voter that the DLP had a labour tradition just as the Australian Labor Party has. The VEC’s handbook for candidates says there is an element of goodwill asked of candidates and their workers at early voting centres and at those on election day. “A spirit of entitlement is re-

quested from all workers outside voting centres with an equal entitlement to convey their message,” the handbook says. “Note that the voting centre manager has the authority to respond to activities that are in breach of the legislation. “Voting centre managers will not arbitrate on disputes outside any venue between party or candidate workers.

“Voting centre managers will request cooperation from all parties in the first instance, but if successful, the matter will be escalated to the relevant party or candidate administration to resolve, or if necessary, to the police”. In a separate incident, Ms Leach’s running mate in the Upper House, Chris McCormack, was warned off canvassing at the Sacred Heart Cathedral last Sunday.

Father Tony Shallue said he did not name Mr McCormack specifically when he made a public announcement that the cathedral was not a polling centre. But he said he was referring to Mr McCormack who was in the congregation during the service. Ms Leach and Mr McCormack were asked to leave a community event at the Golden Square Swimming Pool in late October at which they were found handing policy material to people as they entered the event. They left when asked.

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KEY MOMENT: Scott Hamblin and Peter Butler. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN

Hamblin piano ready for a grand occasion LOVERS of music and Australian history have a rare opportunity to experience the unique character and sound of an antique piano. It was made in Kyneton at the turn of last century by Australian craftsman Joseph Hamblin and his sons. The piano is a beautiful working example of early colonial craftsmanship made from local timber and finished in bookmatched native walnut veneer. It will be played by Peter Butler in a public recital at the Capital Theatre on Saturday at 7pm. The event is being organised by a descendant of the piano maker, Scott Hamblin, who is very keen to

share the historical significance of these instruments. “It’s possible that there are other pianos made by Joseph Hamblin and his sons The Hamblin Brothers hidden in dusty corners and farm sheds around central Victoria and I would dearly love to rescue any that survive,” Mr Hamblin said. “My family’s piano making legacy was almost forgotten for 100 years until my father discovered an antique piano which may turn out to be the oldest Australian-made piano in existence.” “Pianos made by the Hamblin’s were an important part of early colonial life. Played in church

halls, public events, schools and in fundraisers for the war effort. Examples of their work are held by the National Gallery of Australia, The Powerhouse and the Kyneton Museums.” Mr Hamblin said Joseph’s early pianos date back to the 1860s but very few are in playable condition after 150 years. Harry and Margaret Cleland will be attending the recital. They are the oldest surviving members of the Cleland family who owned the piano since it was made sometime between 1889 and 1907. The Cleland family have cherished this instrument for four gen-

erations and are delighted to see it fully restored to play and sound like it would have at the turn of last century. Historian and researcher Jill Roy will be attending the event bringing her extensive knowledge of this very large pioneering family. Her 46-year research project has documented much of the Hamblin family history and the legacy of Joseph Hamblin. “The value of these gorgeous instruments to my family can’t be measured,” Mr Hamblin said. “The generosity and dedication of so many people has made this event possible.”

THE Greater Bendigo City Council has adopted Greater CREATIVE Bendigo, a new arts and creative industries strategy. Councillor Matt Emond said the strategy was an important framework for how best to support and promote the growth and development of the arts and creative industries in the region. “Greater CREATIVE Bendigo is a response to the evolving nature of creative industries. It’s not just about arts and culture in the traditional sense. It covers much broader areas such as publishing, design, fashion, museums and the digital age,” Cr Emond said. “This new strategy outlines what the City can do to support our cultural and creative industries, as well as looking at ways everyone in the community can benefit from better networks, collaboration, mentorship and opportunities. “We want to build on Greater Bendigo’s strong reputation for being an arts and culture destination and that means attracting and retaining talented people who can bring vibrancy, innovation and creativity to the region.” The cultural and creative industries category in Greater Bendigo makes up 13.3 per cent of employment. Some of the key areas in the strategy include developing a new policy to activate public spaces in the city centre, suburban activity centres and rural communities, and developing regular networking events, mentoring and grant opportunities. The strategy also supports an application for the City of Greater Bendigo to be designated a UNESCO Creative City in the category of Gastronomy The Greater CREATIVE Bendigo strategy was developed following extensive community consultation and with input from key representatives in the creative industries sector.

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Bendigo Weekly – Friday, November 23, 2018

The upper issue

By SHARON KEMP

The voting system used to determine members of Victoria’s Upper House throws up anomalies when there are lots of micro parties, but it is the fairest option, according to Bendigo-based La Trobe University honorary associate of politics Ian Tulloch. The Greens have declared the system undemocratic and want it changed. The Labor party has conducted a social media campaign urging voters to tick all 45 boxes below the line for Northern Victoria so that their vote is a true reflection of their preferred candidates. Looking through the group voting tickets of all 18 parties running in Northern Victoria, Greens’ candidate Nicole Rowan and Labor’s Mark Gepp feature only six and five times respectively in the top half of the tickets. The preference order of these tickets are followed when voters vote above the line. Josh Hudson, from micro party Josh Hudson for Northern Victoria and Democratic Labour Party candidate Chris McCormack feature in the top half of 17 and nine respectively. ABC election analyst Antony Green has said the system can elect a micro party candidate with less than one per cent of first preference votes from a major party candidate who attracts as much as eight per cent, once preference votes come into play. Complicating the issue is

BEST WAY: Ian Tulloch. the activity of the so-called preference whisperer Glenn Druery, who has accepted money for preference deals and against whom a complaint has been lodged with the Victorian Electoral Commission. The VEC has passed that complaint on to Victorian Police. Faced with 45 boxes to tick below the line on the ballot paper, for convenience sake some voters will put one number against a party above the line, Mr Tulloch said. “But they don’t actually know what their final preference will be when a proportion of that vote is redistributed to someone else,” Mr Tulloch said. “But I don’t think it matters so much, if we go back to the old preferential system, that was just a nightmare,

and totally unfair.” He said the current system produced the best outcome because it allowed parties to get elected more or less in proportion to the percentage of the vote they get. “It does produce anomalous outcomes because when you get a huge number of minor party candidates, all swapping preferences, you can get someone elected with just one or two per cent of the primary vote,” he said. “They attract the preferences of all the others in the deal and that could knock off one of the major party candidates in one of the eight districts. “The more the merrier from my point of view, if they have got the support they get elected, if they don’t they lose their deposit which most of the micro parties do.”

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Coalition airs bank move

CRITICS of the Coalition’s pledge to put Victorian government banking through Bendigo and Adelaide Bank have claimed the promise interferes with the tender process for government services, which is typically subject to strict confidentiality. The tender process to become Victoria’s bank is under way, premier Dan Andrews said on ABC radio yesterday. The contract is worth about $200 million to the bank that wins the right to transact for the government. But picking a preferred tenderer

raises questions about the equity of the process, and could artificially inflate the value of the bank’s shares. Being listed on the Australian Stock Exchange, as Bendigo Bank is, requires companies to disclose any material information to all investors at the same time. But the bank has no news, and instead has declined to comment “on commercial discussions for any customer or potential customer due to privacy reasons”. A spokesman declined to confirm whether the bank was tendering for the government business. “Bendigo Bank...welcomes the

potential to provide banking services to any political party, government department and not-for-profit organisation,” the bank said in a statement.

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backing that vision with action,” Nationals leader Peter Walsh said. “A partnership with Bendigo Bank would stimulate Victoria’s regional economy and create new

A partnership with Bendigo Bank would stimulate Victoria’s regional economy and create new jobs

The Liberal Nationals Party plan, announced on Wednesday, is to make Bendigo a financial hub in Victoria as part of its decentralisation push. “Shifting the Victorian government’s banking there shows we are

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jobs and opportunities.” The media release accompanying the announcement stated Victoria’s banking requirements included millions of individual transactions. “As an example, Victoria’s gen-

eral government sector made $59.9 billion in payments in the last financial year alone of which $22 billion were payments to employees,” the release said. “A Liberal Nationals government will expect to have a new agreement in place well before the current contract expires to assist with planning for service, scale and efficiencies.” The tendering process typically will include probity checks and screening. The contract for cash and banking services expires on September 30, 2022. It is currently with Westpac.

Primary school in the political mix tional average over the next eight years, but the party has focussed on a platform of reducing waste, and improving public transport, land quality and housing. The Nationals’ Gaelle Broad has campaigned on a platform of changing government that has been Labor for the last 15 of 19 years. A big ticket rail project that includes fast rail for Bendigo was part of the Nationals’ decentralisation policy to boost regional areas and reduce congestion in Melbourne. The final word from Liberals’ Ian Ellis in Bendigo East was questioning how Labor planned to pay for large infrastructure promises. “Do voters know how much their tax is going up if Labor is elected?” Mr Ellis asked. “They don’t but they still vote for them.” The Democratic Labour Party’s Helen Leach said she was amazed there were so many people who wanted to vote for higher taxes and higher energy prices when they voted for Labor. Independent Michael Belardinelli in Bendigo East said his priority remained to ban pokies in regional Victoria if he was elected. He also wants to see burning off as a fire management tool used only on rare occasions. Labor’s final package for Bendigo focussed on the work the incumbent government had done in its last term, including boosting TAFE, and promising funding for law courts, rail infrastructure, rehabilitation and early years education.

VOTE EARLY: The Bendigo East early polling station was busy from day one. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN

Pollies pitch their final policies THE major political parties became their most populist this week in a final bid to get the most disinterested voters off the couch and voting for them. Labor’s last minute promises included free dental care at schools and a contribution of $250,000 towards a ninehole pitch and putt course,

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not timetabled were particularly effective as a deterrent for anti-social behaviour, Mr Ellis said. The move would also mean a wage increase for PCOs. The Liberals also promised $67 million of funding to improve facilities and equipment for the CFA and SES.

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Mayoral draw goes to chance

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CHAIN OF OFFICE: Yvonne Wrigglesworth adds the finishing touch to Margaret O’Rourke’s robes.

Voting is by secret ballot and if no councillor has a majority, the councillor with the least votes is eliminated. Rounds of voting continued at last week’s vote until Cr O’Rourke and Cr Metcalf emerged as the last two contenders. “There was a vote, there was equal number of votes, we asked them to vote again... equal number of votes and then we go through a process of putting the two names in the ballot box, and I draw a name from the ballot box as the person who will be mayorelect,” Mr Niemann said. “We don’t say publicly who comes second, third or fourth.” At a media conference after

the election, mayor-elect Margaret O’Rourke said she wanted to see the completion of projects started since 2016. She had campaigned on the platform of continuity for council. She also included waste as an issue that needed addressing in the coming years, an issue Cr Metcalf has made her own, including during her election to the council two years ago. At the mayoral installation on Tuesday, Cr O’Rourke’s speech included references to council embracing different points of view and making difficult decisions. “The past 12 months have see council made a number of difficult decisions, not every decision we make will be popular, but it

is our responsibility to be courageous and visionary in our decision making, ensuring under the Local Government Act we make decisions for the whole municipality,” she said. “The community continue to comment about the importance of stability in the council, and how we have handled ourselves in the term thus far, they are particularly appreciative of the positive governance that this council demonstrates, and our healthy respect for different views and opinions. “I think this is more valued in recent times when it appears to have been lost in federal government.”

Raising awareness

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EVENTS in Bendigo over the next two weeks are set to further raise awareness of the incidence of family violence. From today, the Bendigo Bank headquarters foyer will be transformed into a new display, Walk in their Shoes, where pairs of shoes will be matched with true stories from victims of family violence. The project aims to provide victims’ perspective on the effects of family violence upon them. Chair of Greater Bendigo Against Family Violence Committee and Victoria Police sergeant Margaret Singe, said family violence crosses geography, cultural, age and

religion. “It is prevalent, serious and preventable and has a profound and devastating effect on men, women, children, families and the whole of community,” Sgt Singe said. The display runs until Monday, December 10. A community showcase will also be held next Wednesday from noon in the library gardens, where guest speakers will provide updates on work under way to prevent family violence, while organisations will give information on services offered. At 12.30pm on the same day, a community walk will take place through Bendigo streets.

CHAIR: Margaret Singe. “This event provides an opportunity for the community to come together, hear of the good work already being done, lend their support to the Walk Against Family Violence and pick up some useful information

from the service providers,” Sgt Singe said. Those attending are encouraged to wear orange, to signify a future free from family violence. These events are part of advocacy by Greater Bendigo Against Family Violence committee, who work within schools, sporting clubs and the wider community. “The committee is always seeking to raise awareness to family violence and to build resilience within our community,” Sgt Singe said. If you or someone you know is experiencing violence, call 1800 RESPECT on 1800 737 732 for advice or support.

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Poverty escalates pain

By SHARON KEMP

A REPORT describing conditions for vulnerable people in Bendigo has painted a bleak picture of exclusion from services and employment, and a lack of interventions designed to break the cycle of poverty. Written by the Victorian Council of Social Services, the report was released just a week out from the state election and ahead of next year’s federal election. It also coincides with a visit to Bendigo by a chief economist from Australia’s industry super-

annuation funds who warns that the trickle of homelessness will become a flood unless a whole-of-government approach is created. Stephen Anthony spoke last night at annual general meeting of Bendigo-based Haven; Home, Safe. Mr Anthony estimated Australia suffered a basic shelter shortfall of 350,000, two thirds of those in Victoria and New South Wales. He advocated a program of tax credits that in the US has incentivised developers to build more than three million afford-

able housing units over the 32 years of its operation. The program allows developers to sell federal tax credits to investors to raise money to build affordable rental units. It costs the US treasury $9 billion a year in lost tax revenue, but has made use of an estimated $100 billion in capital since its inception. The need for affordable housing was identified in the VCOSS report in Bendigo where high housing costs pushed people away from the city, and also away from services, employment and training.

The report, which had input from 36 participants in Bendigo at a roundtable discussion in June, identified inadequate public transport as an inhibitor for people but recommended colocating services at schools including those for mental health, parenting and sexual health. Its recommendations covered housing, health and safety, transport and cost of living, training opportunities and inclusion. It asked federal and state governments to listen to communities as their needs varied widely across regional Victoria.

Trauma stunts learning A COLLABORATIVE research project between La Trobe University and Kalianna specialist school is developing a pilot program, which addresses the impact of trauma on childhood learning. La Trobe University researcher, Anne Southall, said that for too long education institutions have underestimated the extent that trauma affects children. Ms Southall said her research, based on neuroscience, has made it abundantly clear that when a child has been traumatised it affects their ability to learn and thrive in a school community. The children are also five times more likely to fail school. She said an abused or neglected child will exhibit a range of behaviours such as being disruptive or in some cases, being quiet and withdrawn. “Trauma affects one in 32 Australian children,” Ms Southall said.

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always very well attended. “Christmas can be a stressful time for some people especially those who do not have any family or friends to share the day with and the lunch is a great opportunity to connect with other members of the community and feel part of the festivities,” Cr O’Rourke said. All Seasons owners Jeanine and Tom Hedley said they were looking forward to hosting the lunch for the fifth time. “We’re very pleased to be able to again host this special event for the Greater Bendigo community – it’s always a lovely occasion enjoyed by all our guests,” Mrs Hedley said. The lunch will be served at noon sharp on Christmas Day.

ELEVEN-year-old Arden Lee has trained her first brumby which is no mean feat. The Heathcote local entered and completed the Australian Brumby Challenge incorporated into Australia’s biggest equine event Equitana held in Melbourne last weekend. The challenge seeks to show that the wild horses from the high country of Victoria and New South Wales can be trained and rehomed. VBA Titanium was born in captivity after his mother was captured and transported from the Kosciuszko National Park, but he had not been touched before he was sent to Arden at seven months old. So wild was his lineage, the first challenge for Arden was to be able to handle him, which she said took three weeks. Then she went about training him and after 150 days, showed him in hand at Equitana and offered him at auction with the other brumby yearlings. Arden’s mother Narelle Lee said all the yearlings had been passed in, but older horses in the challenge had been sold, including the seven-year-old brumby her partner Ivan Haj had trained which had attracted the third highest price. Arden said she would love to enter the challenge again, this time with a horse that was older and able to be ridden. The next challenge is in two years and at 13, she may be still too young to qualify for the next level competition. “It was good to be part of,” she said.

BENDIGO HEALTH COMMUNITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST NOW OPEN The Bendigo Health Board of Directors is seeking expressions of interest to join the Community Advisory Committee who will provide advice to the Board of Directors on behalf of the community. For further details go to: https://bit.ly/2A89MbA We encourage applications from all backgrounds and locations across the Loddon Mallee region. Applications should outline relevant experience, skills and reasons for wishing to join the Community Advisory Committee and be emailed to Ms Bronwyn Noonan by 5pm 14 December 2018 on brnoonan@bendigohealth.org.au

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A special visitor will be the 37 metre high Bronto ladder platform truck from Bendigo. “There will also be other community groups present,” Capt. Mustey said. “Bring your family and enjoy a free sausage sizzle. You can even learn how to put out a fire on your stove, get to use a fire extinguisher, check out the little red fire truck and get to meet Captain Koala.”

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Why does Bendigo need more industrial land? The City of Greater Bendigo is hosting a public forum on the future of economic development in Greater Bendigo and the need to identify more industrial land. Feedback from this forum will inform the preparation of the City’s Industrial Land Development Strategy.

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THE Bendigo Motorcycle Toy Run will run this year on December 1. The Bendigo Allies Motorcycle Club has organised the toy run and they are gearing up for a big turnout. “All the proceeds from the event are donated to St Vincent de Paul for distribution to local families in need, so the club is asking the whole community to rally around and support us,” coordinator Robyn Major said. The motorcycle riders will meet at Lansell Square at 8am for a 8.30am departure, arrive at IGA Castlemaine at 9.30am, IGA Long Gully 10am, IGA Eaglehawk

10.45am and finishing at Lake Weeroona Rowing Club at noon. “Community members can catch up with the riders at these venues to donate toys. St Vincent’s provide a truck to collect all the gifts along the way,” Ms Major said. “Family fun day activities will start at noon at Lake Weeroona. “A jumping castle, fairy floss and face painting should keep the kids entertained while the adults can pick up a few bargains at the goods and services auction.” The major raffle this year is the winners choice of a Honda CRF50 or a Milwau-

kee cordless six-tool threebattery combo kit. “The whole family can enjoy a barbecue lunch cooked up by the Maiden Gully Lions Club, a staple of all good fundraising events,” Ms Major said. With plenty of soft toys already in stock, St Vincent de Paul are in need of gifts for older kids to meet the expected demand for Christmas. The toy run committee is looking for more auction items if any businesses would like to donate, all the proceeds stay local. Call 0437 452 180 with donations.

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ST THERESE’S Primary School is having a breakthrough, of the energy kind. The school has fielded its biggest team yet, 45 students from grades five and six, in the Human Powered Vehicle contest in Maryborough. Over three days this week the school will compete in HPV, pushcars and innovation and technology. Teacher in charge Trent McInnes said the students have been working hard. “The boys and girls have been running to the gym to do weight circuit and stationary bike,” he said. “Then they have been running back to school. “At the weekends they have been training with parent coaches.” The event takes place today, Saturday and Sunday.

Elaine has taught more than a thousand children and has devoted her career to the early development of children. To say thanks to Elaine for her many years of service the Preschool community is holding an afternoon tea on Friday 7th December. All Elaine’s past and present students and families are invited to attend in her honour.

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extra Karen-speaking teacher will be employed for three hours a week. “The language sessions will involve the whole group. And the sessions mainly involve play-based activities such as singing and counting ,” Ms Rye said. “It will be so good to help the children have a sense of belonging. They can feel more involved in classes.” Ms Rye said there was a spin off effect for the parents as they also benefited from the their children’s language skills. “We’re very proud of our successful application,” she said.

A MATTER OF HERITAGE THE Bendigo Branch of the National Trust will host a public talk on preserving Bendigo’s historical buildings and streetscapes. Branch president Peter Cox said the talk will host local developer Scott Jackman who has lodged an application with council to re-purpose All Saints Church in Forest Street. “This is an important discussion as many of Bendigo’s historic buildings will need to evolve as their purpose and practicality change. It is both challenging and costly yet it is paramount that Bendigo retains these buildings and streetscapes,” Mr Cox said. The event is on Tuesday at 6.30pm, at the La Trobe Arts Institute in View Street, preceded by an AGM at 6pm.

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FOUNDER and director of Bendigobased Everyday Independence, Leanne Healey has been awarded Occupational Therapist of the Year at the 2018 Australian Allied Health Awards. Ms Healey received the award in front of more than 150 allied health and business professionals in Brisbane on Saturday. The awards are designed to recognise, inspire, promote innovation and excellence within the Allied Health community. “With such a high calibre of finalists, I am truly honoured to be the recipient of the award,” Ms Healey said. “The award ceremony was a fantastic opportunity for professionals

in the sector to come together and celebrate the work we do every day.” Ms Healey has more than 32 years’ experience and said she is passionate about bringing a social model of disability to allied health, disability and the private sector that never existed before. Being a strong advocate for the success of the NDIS has seen her become an industry leader in the disability sector. In her acceptance speech Leanne highlighted the incredible impact that the National Disability Insurance Scheme has had on the sector. “The NDIS has transformed the work I do. When the scheme launched we knew the only way we would have

a great impact was to move from a medical and rehab model to a social model of disability, and the way we did that was to become truly person centred,” she said. “It is a privilege to accept this award which acknowledges the work therapists do to support and empower people to enjoy an everyday life. “I’d like to thank all the team at Everyday Independence who strive for clinical excellence, positive outcomes and do such an impressive job.”

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Todd and Jo aiming high for Fred Hollows SO you are going to Climb the Eureka Tower. Are the lifts not working? The view is great but why on Earth would you do that? Well Todd Foster has two very good reasons. Eyes. This year the charity for the Eureka climb on Sunday is the Fred Hollows Foundation. “I have a very rare neurological disorder that causes variable vertical binocular diplopia, double vision,” Mr Foster said. “So rare not only have we found no cure, but the best specialists in Australia have no idea what is causing it and why. “I wake up in the morning with single vision and by the end of the day I have severe double vision.” Mr Foster said it means there are

some things he can no longer do. “I can’t race triathlon and ride single track on my mountain bike,” he said. “Thankfully there are some great staff at The Bendigo Eye Clinic and at OPSM that have provided some fixes. But I would give anything to have normal vision again. “So if what I’m doing can restore someone else’s sight, why not do it?” Mr Foster said other pursuits are a real challenge to his safety now. “So I am looking for other challenges to help maintain my fitness,” he said. “My friend and colleague Jo has done it four times and encouraged me to have a go. So along with my special specs I’m heading up, up and away.”

SPREADING THE WORD: Agriculture was the theme on Wednesday. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN

Growing tradition The City of Greater Bendigo, Bendigo TAFE Food and Fibre Centre of Excellence, Bendigo Regional Food Alliance Inc., WFI Insurance, Access Australia, North Central Catchment Management Authority and Victorian Farmers Federation, joined forces to plan the day and highlight the sector. Council’s Steven Abbott said National Agriculture Day provides an opportunity to recognise and celebrate farming, the value of the sector beyond the farm gate.

“Agriculture is a very important sector for the Greater Bendigo economy and it’s great to see all our partner organisations come together to celebrate and support the day,” Mr Abbott said. “Greater Bendigo has 552 businesses that operate in the agricultural production sector. Agribusiness accounts for 8.7 per cent of Greater Bendigo’s total economic output. “The sector also provides 2949 jobs which is 6.2 per cent of local jobs.”

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STEPPING OUT: Jo Rose and Todd Foster will be climbing the Eureka Tower.

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Whipstick Ward Saturday December 1, 2018 Main Street, Elmore from 9.30am - 10.30am Main Street, Goornong from 11am – 12noon

WORKING TOGETHER: Peter Crowhurst and James Maxwell. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN

Engineer plus LA TROBE University Bendigo has received a boost to its engineering courses and research, with the arrival of a new professor of engineering, James Maxwell. Professor Maxwell’s appointment comes just weeks ahead of the opening of the campus’ state-of-theart engineering building, which will be available to students at the start of the 2019 university year. With an international reputation for his ability to grow materials out of gasses, Prof. Maxwell has a career spanning more than two decades in the United States and Sweden, including 12 years at Los Alamos National Laboratory USA.

He also has a number of prestigious R&D 100 awards, and five patents (with a further eight pending) to his name. Prof. Maxwell said he was drawn to La Trobe and regional Victoria for a number of reasons, including Bendigo’s promising future in innovative new technologies and advanced manufacturing. “It is well reported that Bendigo has many highly regarded small to medium sized manufacturing companies with whom we could collaborate,” he said. One of these local companies, Ceramic Oxide Fabricators, already partners with La Trobe as part of a

work placement program, and to ensure the University’s engineering courses reflect industries’ needs. COF general manager Peter Crowhurst said he is looking forward to seeing the opportunities that arise out of Prof. Maxwell’s appointment. “As a successful advanced manufacturing company in Bendigo, we know how important it is to have access to job-ready engineering graduates,” he said. “Having someone with Prof. Maxwell’s background and industry experience helping shape La Trobe’s course structure and content will be a huge bonus.”

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By CHRIS CORR AS a percentage of population, bike riding rates for everyday transport have been decreasing across Australian cities as motor vehicle traffic increases. If provision of space for people riding bikes throughout Bendigo remains on the road mixing with traffic then we will continue to see very low cycling rates, particularly for commuting. The riding facilities we have in Bendigo are presently dominated by general traffic lanes shared with motor vehicles. There are some painted bike lanes supplemented by a number of good off-road trails. But even they often end abruptly and are disconnected. Such cycling facilities will not serve to increase participation beyond the existing riders made up of the strong and fearless (less than one per cent of the population) and enthused and confident (six per cent). To get more people on bikes more often (thus improving the health of the community and reducing the number of cars on the road) we must provide high standard, protected bike riding paths and lanes – physically separated from motor vehicle traffic. This will lead to a steep change in bike riding participation for everyday transport catering for the 60 per cent of our population who want to ride a bike more often but are concerned about and/or unwilling to ride on roads with traffic. Bendigo’s opportunity is to

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ENCOURAGING: The McIvor Road underpass makes it safe for people of all ages to travel by bike. retrofit a connected comfortable network of off-road trails and on-road protected lanes separated from traffic to enable the Bendigo population, aged eight to 80 to get around comfortably by bike. We have relatively flat terrain and ample road space to create the required network without sacrificing traffic lanes or car parking. Getting more people on bikes is a win for everyone who rides and those who drive. Thankfully, it appears that local and state government authorities are increasingly accept-

ing and promoting separation and protection for bike lanes and a number of major game changing projects that could help reshape Bendigo are being considered. Using the Bendigo Creek as a shared trail through the heart of our great city, could create a 15 kilometre, comfortable, connected bikeway linking communities. The Back Creek trail, including the recent Bike Bendigo community artworks additions and the McIvor Highway underpass, gives a taste of how fabulous a bike lane network Ben-

digo could have. What we need is state and federal governments to finance this network just as they do for major road, rail and health projects. When health benefits are taken into account, bike infrastructure projects actually save and return money to the community. As Bendigo grows rapidly, having diverse infrastructure enabling genuine transport options and maintaining maximum space for people will maximise our liveability, health and happiness.

Drama of dance NEXT month, Bendigo Showgrounds will become the platform to the world premiere of Demolish, a theatrical spectacle featuring a combination of dance, theatre, lighting effects, video projections and music. Created by theatre-makers Rebecca Russell and Ken Evans from Clunes, Demolish explores how the landscape has changed since colonisation covering themes of nature, landscape, environment and our future and delving into the ravages of the goldrush, farming and now urban development. Performed on Dja Dja Wurrung country, the work has been creatively inspired by the Dhelkunya Dja Country plan description of the disrupted landscape being “upside down country”. Ms Russell said the performance carried varying themes, many of which are close to our home and heart. “Demolish starts with the land on

Triple-Set and skate park event YMCA is hosting an all-ages live music event this Sunday to coincide with the annual state skate park competition. As part of the YMCA’s ongoing commitment to young people, TripleSet 2018 at the Peter Krenz Leisure Centre will be free entry as well as supervised to ensure people of all ages can come together. Some of the region’s live bands Nibira, The Ratbags and Stop That Mammoth will be playing. The event has also been created in response to the council’s current youth strategy that highlights a need for more events as a priority area for young people. Coordinator Jamie Roberts said Triple-Set is an opportunity to build on the council’s skate park competition in creating a festival type atmosphere that will appeal to young people. The event which is supported by Yo Bendigo will be held on the rear lawn of the Peter Krenz Leisure Centre with entry via the rear gate adjoining McKern Skate Park. Eaglehawk Rotary Club will be providing a free barbecue with the first band on stage at 2pm. The skate park competition begins at 11am at the McKern Skate Park in Eaglehawk. For more information about Triple-Set, contact Mr Roberts on 0448 753 936 or the Peter Krenz Leisure Centre on 5446 9222.

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which we live, work and play,” she said. “This performance piece is a familiar place for all of us, beginning with our environment and home, then venturing into destruction. “It’s hard hitting theatre that also creates moments of intimacy and fragility, set within a space of epic proportions.” Mr Evans said it was an honour to bring this work to life in this specific space. “While the themes are serious, this show is about experiencing what is happening around us in a different format,” he said. Demolish will take place at the Bendigo Showgrounds, Regional Events Centre, Holmes Road from December 11 to 15 at 8.15pm. Tickets start at $20. For further information and to book your place visit www.gotix.com.au or call 5434 6110.

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WITH this fun fundraiser on November 30, you probably won’t be able to do more for prostate cancer research, testicular cancer awareness, suicide prevention, or depression treatments without growing a moustache. Unless you do both, in which case you’re a legend. Luke Morris started to write comedy as an escape from bullying at school, and began performing stand-up to manage an anxiety issue. Since then he has sold-out shows at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival, performed overseas, and begun studying psychological sciences in Bendigo. Comedy, and the social engagement of live standup comedy, can be a huge benefit to mental health and positivity for both men and women. This is why Luke, with support from the Bendigo Comedy Festival, is producing a Movember Standup Comedy Fundraiser. $5 from every ticket sold will go to the Movember Foundation, the only global charity focused solely on men’s health. Last year nearly 350 Mo Bros and Sistas across Bendigo raised more than $73,000 to help stop men dying too young.

JOKER: Luke Morris. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN This comedy night in Bendigo is aiming to boost that total. The Movember Standup Comedy Fundraiser is on Friday, November 30 at 8pm, doors 7.30pm.

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Science is settled I WAS interested to read Murray McPhie’s letter (Debate needed, Bendigo Weekly, November 9) in which he claims the climate change debate still needs to be had. The science is already settled and there is no longer any debate – even if the fossil fuel industry wants you to believe that there is. The recent IPCC report was not just any other scientific report – it was a review of all of the current science, with over 90 scientists from around the world reviewing more than 6000 different sources. And yes, the ice caps are melting – take a look at the documentary Chasing Ice. Aside from all of this, I think the discussion we need to be having is about what sort of future we are creating for our kids, and what we want our legacy to be. Australia is one of the worst polluters in the world per capita, and there are strong ties and revolving doors between our government and fossil fuel industries. If we transition to renewable energy, as is being done around the world, we will be creating a cleaner and healthier planet, regardless of your thoughts on how it will impact climate change. Leaving our finite fossil fuel resources in the ground means we would be saving thousands of people who die every year from air pollution, more sustainable jobs would be created (rather than the boom and bust pattern of mining), more of our environment would be protected, and we would have healthier ecosystems providing us with food and water security. It’s a win whichever way you look at it. Melissa Abel, North Bendigo

Descendants can join I RECENTLY visited the renovated Soldier’s War Memorial and Military Museum. I was very impressed with the modern look of the museum and the many interesting exhibits. Of particular interest to me was the exhibit covering the siege of Tobruk and the legendary Rats of Tobruk. This reminded me of the fact that a large number of men from Bendigo and surrounding districts fought at Tobruk during the siege. Bendigo had a very active subbranch of the Rats of Tobruk Association, which unfortunately closed down a number of years

ago, due to reduced numbers of surviving Tobruk veterans. I am the membership officer for the only surviving Rats of Tobruk Association in Australia, which is based in Melbourne. A number of years ago the then surviving veteran members decided to open membership to descendants of Tobruk veterans. Since then our membership has grown to more than 500 descendants from across Australia. There are still a number of original Rats who regularly attend our meetings and functions, including our president Bob Semple. I would like to encourage descendants of Rats of Tobruk living in Bendigo and surrounding districts to consider joining our association. More information about our association and the siege of Tobruk can be found on our website www. ratsoftobrukassociation.org.au Anyone interested in joining can send and email to ratsoftobruk41@ gmail.com for further information. Mike Kiernan, Rats of Tobruk Association Inc.

Redundant land HOW to save ratepayers’ monies – instead of spending X amount of dollars in an attempt to reconstruct the Golden Square Recreation Reserve and close the Golden Square community-run swimming pool. This is a small reserve much used and much loved by all who use its facilities and the only way to retain all interests is to use the redundant school area in Laurel Street. Why doesn’t our council use its powers under the Local Government Act and with the assistance of our local state member of parliament lease the now vacant Laurel Street primary school for a netball complex and other community uses? This lease can be obtained from the Department of Education and Training at a peppercorn rent. Construct a netball complex with dressing rooms and then sublease to the Golden Square Football-Netball Club – passing on all obligations of the lease. As was done to the swimming pool committee and has been done by other councils in Victoria. This would allow the netball players a better facility with the opportunity to expand its competition, and still be within arm’s reach of their headquarters. This would ensure that the buildings are maintained and are

PICK OF THE WEEK: A beauty in the bush. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN For more photos go to www.newbendigophotos.com used for the benefit of the Bendigo and Golden Square community. It would take the pressure off the Golden Square Swimming Pool committee and other users of the reserve. And not pit one against the other. Will our city councillors consider this proposal? We will see. Bill Collier, Golden Square

Facilities could be used RECENTLY I received a political brochure in the letter box from Maree Edwards member for Bendigo West. One of the blurbs was from Jim Norris of Castlemaine stating how Maree had championed the idea of obtaining a lease for the of the soon to be redundant Castlemaine SC Etty Street campus for a multitude of community uses. While I have no problems with this I do find it amusing. Neither Maree Edwards Bendigo West or Jacinta Allan Bendigo East have championed any ideas for vacant public facilities here in Bendigo. 1. The Sandhurst Centre in Finn Street has been vacant for quite some time since they removed the residents out into houses. 2. Laurel Street PS, again has been vacant for at least 12 months. 3. North Bendigo PS sat vacant for many years through the failed

Ron Lake Bendigo Education Plan supported by these two members. Given the amount of homeless people, families struggling for affordable housing, volunteer groups, there are numerous things that they could be used for. Ivan Kitt, Bendigo

Cycling manners KEEP left – warn when approaching. These are the words painted on the shared footpath along the Bendigo Creek. They are accompanied by an illustration of a cyclist calling out and ringing the bell. The intention is to ensure that the walkers and the cyclists who share the path do so with harmony and good manners. Unfortunately, all to often, it is not working. Fewer than one in four cyclists warn walkers of their silent approach from behind. The result is that many walkers are surprised if not severely frightened when a silent cyclist whizzes past, only inches from their side. Generally there is no malice in this occurrence, just thoughtlessness. About two weeks ago I was doing my usual 10 kilometre walk, along the Bendigo Creek Trail near the Gateway Park in Kangaroo Flat. I met another walker, a lady in her late 70s or early 80s, walking the same way. As is normal, we began chatting and the subject of cyclists came up.

She told me her story. Some months earlier she had been walking along the same stretch of pathway, lost in thought, when a cyclist whizzed past, at high speed and severely frightened her. So much so that she fell over and in falling she broke her pelvis. After many weeks in hospital and rehab she can now walk again. But she will now be walking with a stick for the rest of her life. All because of one thoughtless cyclist. And he didn’t even look round. It does not take much effort to ring your bell or call out “bike coming” when approaching a walker from behind. And it really is appreciated. A bell or a yell is good manners. Peter Browne, Kangaroo Flat

Lawlessness IT seems to me that Daniel Andrews still does not understand the problem with lawlessness in this state. He has said nothing on law and order, except one new prison. Matthew Guy says he will implement a 12-week boot camp and finally a politician who will increase minimum sentences. Peter lesuey, Kennington

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Time to choose

CENTRAL Victorians who have not yet cast their votes in this year’s state election will head to the ballot box tomorrow to have their say on who should lead our state for the next four years. Saturday, November 24 brings to an end one of the most extraordinary election campaigns in our state’s history. There’s been a record amount of funding pledged by candidates from both the major parties for a range of projects that have the potential to have a real and lasting impact on us all. Never before has so much been promised, but ironically, most Victorians don’t seem to be all that bothered by either what is on the table should either party win, or perhaps more pointedly, how we will eventually pay for what has been promised. It remains to be seen whether people are simply bored by politi-

Editorial Comment cians and politics, or whether the turmoil that has inflicted itself upon the federal government in recent times has filtered through to state politics as well. Regardless, given the way cash has been splashed around, it’s a pity more people haven’t taken more notice of this campaign. The promised funding for many of these projects – especially rail, would need to be spent across at least two election cycles and the longevity of many of the promises from the major parties, has been both welcome and refreshing. But we should never lose sight of the fact that all the money being directed at so many projects and prom-

ises is actually our money, and that alone should be reason enough for more people to care. Regardless of who earns the right to form the next Victorian government, we can all expect significant improvements to rail infrastructure for example, where the benefits will last well into the future and for the advantage of many generations to come. Big ideas command big price tags, and while economic management has not really been a major focus or platform throughout this campaign, it will need to be for whoever emerges from this contest victorious. Finally, it’s one of the great hallmarks of our democracy that people can so readily stand for election. To the candidates who have put themselves forward for consideration – we should all say thank you for doing so, and for being prepared to serve the community.

opinion POLITICIANS assure us that crime in Victoria is so bad that extreme action is necessary. Is this true? The Victorian Crime Statistics Agency says the number of criminal incidents recorded by police in the year to March 31 was 380,150, down nearly nine per cent from 416,925 incidents recorded in the same period last year. The offence rate per 100,000 population increased until 2016 but has been declining since. The “tough on crime” policies espoused by both sides of politics has seen an emphasis on punitive rather than rehabilitative and preventative measures. Prison populations are large and increasing, prisons are packed and watch houses are crowded while new jails are to be built – Ravenhall is the latest at a cost of $670 million. Harsher penalties and mandatory sentences make it less attractive for accused offenders to plead guilty, thus increasing pressure on the courts, already overburdened with more than 100,000 cases annually.

More restrictive bail conditions increase the prison population with one third of those now in prison being on remand, ie having not yet been tried for their current alleged offences, meaning they may spend many months unable to work or attend school. Even if not convicted this may mean the loss of employment, housing or relationships upon release. Exposure of young offenders to career crimi-

produce a very different outcome. So, what are the causes of crime? Most convicted criminals have a very low level of education, many have mental health problems, and many have drug addiction issues. Many have dysfunctional family backgrounds and a history of violence. What can be done? I suggest a program of social support that would be costly, but much cheaper in

I suggest a program of social support nals, drugs and violence in jail is a learning experience that leads to recidivism and enormous cost to the community The average Victorian prisoner costs us $127,000 per year, the total cost to Victoria is $800 million per year. How would things be different if politicians changed their focus from “tough on crime” to “tough on the causes of crime”? Using an evidencebased approach rather than producing fear to justify a punitive approach could

the long run than what we now do. Special school programs, in purpose built facilities where appropriate, for those who cannot cope with normal schools would enable students to develop the social and vocational skills needed to manage their lives. Stable accommodation and emotional support for children who must live away from their families would give them the skills to become independent adults. Better recognition and support for foster par-

ents would assist here. Ongoing improved support within the community for those with mental health issues would help with stability. Pre-release and probation support programs for those completing prison sentences are essential. These programs exist but are being overwhelmed by the pressure on the judicial system. Early intervention programs for families suffering dysfunction and domestic violence or poverty would ensure stability for the children involved. Consider the cost of early intervention, that may prevent a lifetime of offending compared with the cost that a career criminal may impose on society. A person leading a happy, constructive life is a boon to society and money spent on prevention could be an excellent investment. Prevention of crime and rehabilitation of offenders, goes with a community attitude of positive, constructive support of suitable programs rather than fear, hostility and vengefulness. Everyone wins, except the fear-mongering politicians.

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Dianne Dempsey

Destination LaLa Land LIFE is full of milestones as we all know but I never thought catching a seniors’ bus to attend an art exhibition in Melbourne would be one of them. It wasn’t something I’d actually planned for either. The milestone was just something I’d bumped into like you do a lamp post when you’re not looking. The first indication that it was a seniors’ excursion came when I arrived 10 minutes late for the bus and people were still trying to work out the right change. Thirty minutes later we were ready for lift off when the last couple came on board. She meekly tottered down the aisle and curled up into a ball on her seat like a little wombat while he “progressed” down the aisle – graciously acknowledging everyone as he went along – just like Prince Philip really. We were at the back of the bus so could observe the sea of grey, white and bald heads; surely everyone could see my friend and I were out of place here. We, with the remnants of youth still blooming about us, the brilliant red lippy, the dashing harem pants and Burberry sneakers. Gerald was in charge and kindly handed out name-tags which I noticed many put on upside down so they wouldn’t forget their names. I kept an eye on Prince Philip who seemed to be booming at his little mate every time she tried to open her mouth. God will punish you one day I thought and he did when we partook of our first toilet stop. The Duke of Edinburgh was taking forever in there and I loudly speculated about prostate glands and constipation. He seemed unfazed when he finally returned to the bus and once more took the opportunity to greet everyone individually as he returned to his seat. His willingness to acknowledge the common folk was clearly indefatigable. As soon as we were in Melbourne my friend and I decided it was prudent to have lunch before gallery gazing. We may have lingered over our crab sandwiches and pinot grigio wine a little too long, as we only had time for a quick bolt around the gallery and we were once more on the bus. It may have been heading towards Bendigo but I had a sneaking suspicion its final destination was getting awfully close to LaLa Land.

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RAIL INSPIRATION: Art is on tour with a railway station base. CENTRAL Victoria is hosting a visual arts exhibition that is a travelling feast of miniature art works, from a collective of central Victorian artists. Don’t be surprised to see fabulous art

exhibitions of over 100 artists at different destinations along the historical railway line from Melbourne to Bendigo up until April 2019 in Bendigo and Castlemaine. 2018 exhibition viewing: Castlemaine

station until Thursday, November 29; Bendigo station Saturday December 1 – Monday, December 10. 2019 exhibition viewing: Bendigo Marketplace, Tuesday, January 15 – February 12.

Last chance for a glance at art TODAY is your last chance to see works from La Trobe University’s Bachelor of Creative Arts students. More than 20 students are showcasing their work as part of the 2018 Graduate Exhibition at the Bendigo campus’ Phyllis Palmer Gallery. One of the exhibiting students, Danika Tayte, said that through her art she focuses on articulating her own lived experience of autism spectrum disorder. “I aim to inform others of both the frustration and con-

fusion of daily life, and the sensory overload experienced by hypersensitive people,” she said. In her time preparing for the exhibition, Danika covered her studio space at La Trobe in one long continuous “squiggle”, which took more than 30 hours to complete. “I would do it when I was feeling overwhelmed, and it would help calm me down and make me feel centred,” she said. The exhibition is open until 5pm. LINE ART: Danika Tayte.

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Atlantic adventure THE DISTANT SHORE Suzannah Thirlwall $4.99 (Kindle) IN Orphir, Orkney, it’s 1391. Slipping away from his widowed mother after church one Sunday, Thorfinn races with his friend Thora ahead of an approaching storm across a treeless, otherwise-deserted moor, desperate to find shelter. Together they huddle in the entryway of a stone burial chamber, terrified of the fury raging outside but equally panic-stricken at the prospect of being haunted forever by the graves’ evil spirits. The same merciless gale brings good fortune to the band of Orcadians who prowl the churning shoreline praying that fate delivers an undefended shipwreck to plunder. Their target this time is a galley from Venice, laden with riches rarely seen in this subsistence settlement on the fringe of civilisation. Years later, Finn and Thora find themselves together again, this time in the capital, Kirkwall, where the community’s ruler, a Scottish earl, is preparing to lead his people in a cel-

ebration whose character is as clearly Norse in origin as the now-teenagers’ names. Joining in the festivities is one of the few survivors of the Venetian vessel’s stranding, the youthful sailor Matteo. Finn barely remembers his father, a fisherman who early in his son’s childhood failed to return from a routine expedition, presumably drowned at sea. When a bedraggled stranger shows up in the revellers’ midst, however, Finn knows instantly that he is back. But where has the old man been all this time? Could a carved tablet in his oddlooking skiff hold the answer? Soon Finn is on the move, setting sail with Matteo and the earl in a quest that will take them across the open Atlantic Ocean all the way to the land that centuries later will become Nova Scotia, Canada. It’s there that the expeditioners’ ordeal really begins, pitting Finn and his companions not only against fierce native tribes but against themselves. – Rosalea Ryan

Friday, November 23, 2018 – Bendigo Weekly WHAT’S ON IN BENDIGO Golden Square CFA Open Day: Sunday, Novem-

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two hours per week? Melbourne AMEP, in partnership with Bendigo TAFE, is seeking volunteers to become volunteer English tutors. Free training and ongoing support are provided. Venue: Bendigo Library, Saturday, February 2 and 9 (both days required), 9am – 4.30pm. Free lunch provided. Contact 0488 086 658 for more info or online at www.melbourneamep.com. au/volunteer

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A GREAT admirer of the Pre-Raphaelites, exhibition curator Emma Busowsky Cox, has been working on the Bendigo Art Gallery’s latest exhibition for the past three years. “We initiated the project when I was at the Castlemaine Art Gallery,” she said. “And it has been very exciting to see it coming together at last.” The exhibition features the lives and work of celebrated Australian Art Deco printmaker Christian Waller and her niece, the pioneering ceramic artist Klytie Pate. Ms Busowsky Cox said it was an enthralling process sourcing the work and bringing it together for the exhibition. “The two artists have a strong Bendigo connection and we have been fortunate that local individuals such as Dennis O’Hoy have donated their own acquisitions.” Art work has also been sourced from the Bendigo Art Gallery, Napier Waller House, the National Gallery of Australia, the National Gallery of Victoria, Art Gallery of Ballarat, Castlemaine Art Museum and the State Library. Christian Waller was born in Castlemaine in 1894 and schooled in Bendigo. She had a deep personal interest in spiritualism, symbolism and the mystical philosophies of the modern theosophical movement. Her print work is characterised by a complex symbolism, combining ancient classical and literary subjects alongside occult motifs in

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The Clan MacLeod Pipe Band

The Clan MacLeod Pipe Band is looking for experienced Pipers and Drummers to join our social, family orientated Pipe Band. We play to entertain the public and enjoy ourselves without the stress of competition. The band was formed in 1953 and has a very close relationship with the Clan Macleod Society of Australia and Scotland. We provide all uniforms and instruments free of charge, and we practice on Tuesday nights at the Tom Flood Sports Centre. Anyone wishing to learn the bagpipes or drums are also most welcome, and we invite you to come along and meet us. If you would like to find out more about the band you can find us on our Facebook page (Clan Macleod Pipe Band Bendigo) or contact us on: Darryle Kenyon (Pipe Mayor) 0408 309 195 Steve Mc Arthur (Secretary) 0407 257 774

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The proposed work will involve the upgrade of transmitting technology to provide additional service capacity, including the replacement and addition of new antenna devices and ancillary equipment.

PUBLIC NOTICES Grocery distribution: Bendigo Baptist Community Care: Life Essentials, 214 Hargreaves St, Bendigo. Tues ht for thoug and Thurs. 5441 4747. Bendigo Family & Financial Services Inc: Myers Street, Bendigo. Ph: 5441 5277. Mon–Fri, 9am–5pm. Long Gully Community House: Humboldt Dve. 5442 1165. Wed mornings (bread only). Food Support 3556: Eaglehawk Community House, 19 Bright St. Ph: 5446 8322. Mon and Thurs, 9am2pm (school terms). Foodcare 3556: Eaglehawk Uniting Church, cnr Peg Leg Rd/Kirkwood St, Tues 1pm–3pm. Gold coin donation. Ph 0403 698 715. Giving and Living Op Shops: Shed 3, 75 Beischer Street, East Bendigo Ph 5444 2882 and 671 Midland Highway, Huntly Ph 5448 8434. Mon-Fri 10am-4pm, Sat 10am-1pm. St Vincent de Paul: 16 Hopetoun St, Bendigo. 5443 5688. Mon/Tues/Thurs and Fri, 10am–1.30pm. Kangaroo Flat–117 High St. 5447 9800. Mon–Wed, 10am–1pm, Fri 11am-2pm. 82 High St, Eaglehawk. Ph: 5446 2548. Tues and Thurs 10am–1pm, Friday 1pm–4pm Uniting Care Emergency Relief Centres: Bendigo: 25 Forest St. 5443 4972. Mon/Tue/Thur/Fri 10am-12.15pm and 1.30pm-3.45pm. Kangaroo Flat: Cnr. Church and Camp sts. 5443 5458. Tues and Fri 10am–1pm. Victory Foodbank: 110 Garsed St. Bendigo. Ph: 5443 5998. Tues 10am–12pm.

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Community Meals and Soup Kitchens:

7d Phillip Island & Bellarine Peninsula: Mar 1 ..................... $1,950

Bendigo Community Health Soup Kitchen: The Arcade, 165-171 Hargreaves St, Bendigo. Ph: 5448 1600. Thurs, 4pm-4.45pm. Bendigo Baptist Community Care Breakfast: Life Essentials, Mad Cow Cafe, 214 Hargreaves St, Bendigo. 5441 4747. Tues 7.45am. Eaglehawk Community House: 19 Bright St, Eaglehawk. 5446 8322. Tues 12 noon and 6pm. Kangaroo Flat Community Meals: Rotary Gateway Park, High St, Kangaroo Flat, Wed 5.30pm-6.30pm. Kangaroo Flat Uniting Church: Cnr Church and Camp sts, Kangaroo Flat. Ph: 5447 9998. Fourth Wednesday of every month, 12pm. Not Just Soup - Soup Kitchen: A Reasonable Christianity Church, 237 High Street, Golden Square - back room (opposite Woolworths). Ph: 0404 559 769. Sun, 3.30pm-4.40pm, Thurs, 5pm-6pm. FOODCARE3556: Eaglehawk Uniting Church, Peg Leg Rd Eaglehawk. Tues 1pm–3pm. Gold coin donation.Ph 0403 698 715. Saltworks Community Meal: Eaglehawk Anglican Church, 63 High St, Eaglehawk. Ph: 5446 8251. Fri 5.45pm (except Jan or public holidays). St Liborius Parish Centre: 50 Panton St, Eaglehawk. 5446 8235. Tues 11.30am (school terms). Supplied by City of Greater Bendigo.

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INTERNATIONAL TOURS 2019 9d Norfolk: Foundation Day: Feb 28 (no passport needed)...... $4045 17d New Zealand: Mar 12........................................................ $5793 14 d Southern Italy & Sicily: June 11......………….……….. $4550 16d Jewels of Alaska: Aug 25 ………………………… .…. $6445

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EmploymentClassifieds

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PHONE 1300 558 385

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PHONE 5443 0300 OR 0428 552 030

MODELS WANTED

Hairdresser

We are also looking to add a fully qualified and experienced hairdresser/stylist to our friendly and professional team on a casual basis. The ideal candidate for this role should be a reliable and friendly team player, a professional who takes pride in producing quality finishes and a good communicator with excellent customer service skills.

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Arborist Traineeship – Macedon Ranges area

Parks & Gardens Apprenticeship x 2

Civil Construction Apprenticeship x 2

Sports Turf Management

• Good payment rate

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WHITEGOODS REMOVAL

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Specialising in Gateways, Driveways & General farm fencing. 0429 434 646 $10 pick up fee on 1 to 10 items. FREE removal of unwanted cars, trailers, alloy mags + 4x4 batteries. Call to organise time and day for Bendigo pick up 0484 932 195

Rates from $40p/hour • Holes Patched • Renovations • Painting

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PJ TAYLOR

Prompt service New clients welcome Ph Frank 0418 327 600

5446 1422 0448 713 499

LAWN MOWING, WHIPPER SNIPPING $35 per hr / $30 pen Delivery of Garden Products Spraying (Roundup) $35 per hr/ $30 pen (no weeding) Rubbish Removal $80 load/ $70 pen (incl tip fee $35) for 7x4 square box trailer. Mattresses (+ $30 tip fee ea) NO tyres or rock/clean fill. Cash only

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WONDER WINDOW

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EXCELLENT service, great rates. Ph Simone 0430 349 332

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

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

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Services Offered AIR CONDITIONING

BOBCAT / EARTHMOVING

BENDIGO

TempTech

$7.50 per cm/col

Servicing all of Central Victoria I Pensioner discounts

Make sure you stay COOL this summer! Reg Licence No. 47315

Ph Nathan 0407 972 717 bendigotemptech@hotmail.com I www. bendigotemptech.com.au

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

LITTLE RIPPER Digger Service

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

Email classifieds and request a rates and current specials flyer

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

0418 510 074

GARDEN SERVICES Y C O SP OO UR EC LIN IAL G IST S!

DISPLAY ADS

AIR CONDITIONING

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COOLING

Local Classifieds

• Mowing • Whipper Snipping

Mitchell’s Mowing & Property Services

• Large Area Mowing • Whole Yard Tidy Ups • Weeding • Tree Trimming

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

MITCHELL LANDRY

• Rubbish Removal

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James - 0421 618 356 Dave - 0408 122 244

0419 238 485

• Gutter Cleaning

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CONCRETING

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

NDIS, Workcover & TAC Registered

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GARDEN SERVICES

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Email: midland.concreting@gmail.com

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GREG SMITH 0418 507 709RECA/H 5448 3333 7821

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BOBCAT / EARTHMOVING

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Pumps& Motors Electric

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FLOOR SERVICES • Driveways • Laser levelling • Drainage • Site Cuts • Tree Removal • Trenching 5.5 & 14 ton excav, Skidsteer and Truck available

Call Clint 0427 349 549 Email: cjchandler65@bigpond.com Web: www.excavationbendigo.com

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

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Services Offered HOME MAINTENANCE

PAINTERS / DECORATORS

Painter & Decorator Your Friendly, Professional and Quality Painter

NO JOB TOO SMALL

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

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

CALL PETER 0409 422 271 Email: bhmpeter@hotmail.com

LANDSCAPING PAVING & LANDSCAPING by Phil Carman

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

PH: 0418 822 911

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

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PHONE 0423 745 034 E: grants.paintingser vice@yahoo.com

Sandhurst Painting and Decorating 49 years experience. Prompt efficient service at reasonable rates.

• Qualified tradesmen • Landscaping • Commercial and residential property maintenance

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

Quotation gladly given.

Call Phill Hutchings on

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0409 289 700 5428 9312

TREE SERVICES

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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TREE SERVICES

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

Large quantities of brass and steel slotted screws, Perspex Acrylic Polycarbonate, Special wood mouldings, made to order. Wood dressing, Joinery, Veneered board, Plywood, Cupboard Handles and Locks Ph 5443 5077 2 Holdsworth Rd Long Gully

4X4 Tyre pliers $70 Ph 5447 1348

Email: sales@guilmartins hardware.com.au

ANTIQUE kitchen scales, with weights, only $35 Ph 0490 877 592

If you can’t find it, we can probably get it!

ANTIQUE Buffett, curved edge $70 ono Phone 0439 010 581 ANTIQUE Crystal Cabinet, $40 ono Phone 0439 010 581 ANTIQUE high back chairs, x 4, $100 Ph 5442 3042 ANTIQUE Table, curved edge, $70 ono Phone 0439 010 581 BACK swing, EC, for bad backs, cost $300 Sell $100.Ph 0419 254 980 BANDSAW for wood, $150, Table top saw bench $150, Roller top sanding machine $100, Scroll Saw $100, Small circular saw bench $10, small table saw $50, Router & blades $60, 2 electric hand planers $20ea, Makita jigsaw $10, 6" vice on stand $80, Homemade meat saw $50, Riobi cut off saw $100, Riobi 9"' angle grinder $50, 12V boat winch $100, 4x4 jack $50, Pipe bender & dyes $100, Air compressor $150, New 5HP 4str Zongshen o /board motor $500, Alum 11.5 boat & trailer $800 Ph 5449 6893 BAR fridge, 140L, good working order $80 Ph 0409 429 711

TREE SERVICES

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BOX A/C units, working when removed $50 each Ph 0409 429 711 BILLIARD Table, slate top and accessories $400 Phone 5447 7054 BISLEY action pack white overalls, x 2, new, $30 ea Ph 0409 189 795 BLOWER Vac, AL-KO Hurricaine $30 Ph 0466 269 948 BOX of old bottles $30 lot Ph 5446 8690 or 0409 202 233 BRICKS 24,000 Burwood blue, solid, new, $24,000 ONO Ph 0419 116 952

CARPORT (flat roof design) 6M L, x 6M W, Front post 2.9M H, Back post 2.5M H, Gal. RHS steel frame comes with new corri zinc iron + spout for roof, Built new for $1950 ono Phone 0409 231 656 CARSEAT (1-3yo) $20 Ph 0413 418 542

DINING table, solid timber Aust made, 6 seater, VGC $100 Ph 0427 343 499

FREE Soniq TV 35" Phone 0476 077 570

FRIDGE Fisher & Paykel 310L, Good Condition $50 Ph 0413 418 542

GLASS cube disp cabinets x 3, + spare glass $100 Ph 0439 659 702

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

HEALTH & Human Dev. Text book, Untis 1 & 2, $40 Ph 0427 343 499

HORIZON large roller case, as new, 72 x 52 x 30 cm, $35 ono 5447 4151

IRIS REDUCTION SALE

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ITALIAN handmade jewellery box, perfect gift $25 Ph 0490 877 592

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ELEC Cement Mixer, fair condition $150 Ph 0438 438 598 CHAIR, tub style, as new $70 ONO 5447 4979 GIRLS 50cm bike, EC, for up to 10yo, $30 ono Ph 0419 034 531 CHILDS metal wheelbarrow, sturdy construction $20 Ph 0476 077 570 COUCHES, purple, x2, $100 each Ph 5446 3851

BROWNBUILT shelf, 900 x 460 x 2M, 5 shelves, $60 Ph 0418 372 807

DINING Extension Table & 6 Chairs, Rose Wood Color, VGC $850 ONO Ph 0497 794 856

CAMPING stove Origo Metho $50 ONO Ph 0409 189 795

DINING set 7pce, Kobi, timber, very solid $50 Ph 5446 7505

JACK Caravan side jack $40 Ph 5447 1348

JACK Hydraulic trolley jack $50 Ph 5447 1348

KENTUCKY Float, rubber lined, $12,000 ONO Phone 0419 116 952

KIDS sized wooden chairs, x2 metal frame, $8 both Ph 0476 077 570

KING single Sleepmaker bed w/adjustable base and remote. + flex comfort mattress. both new, never used $1200 ONO WHEELCHAIR, steel frame, Excellent Conditon, $250 ONO Ph 0407 422 904

LADIES skirt suit XS Tokito as new only $30 Ph 0490 877 592

LARGE tapas board, very little use EC $30 Ph 0476 077 570

LEFT hand golf clubs plus bag, $35 Ph 5446 1310

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NEW 40L water trough with float, horse sheep dog. $40. 0457 509 264

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PHONE cover for iPhone 5s, new, pink $10 Ph 0437 567 073 PINE kitchen table, round, 3 chairs, GC $75 Ph 0409 612 200

RECLINER leather chocolate brown chair, High Back, Square arms, rocker, Swivel base $500 VGC Ph 5447 7780 REHAB Chair, adjustable height & back, EC $90 Ph 0418 372 807 ROLL of fencing wire, new $30 5446 8690 or 0409 202 233

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SWIMMING pool 488x122 cm, $650. Organ, GC $600, Home theatre system $350, 2 floor rugs (pink & blue) $55ea, computer chair $25, Divan $110, All ONO Ph 0409 970 244

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

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TRANSPORTABLE multipurpose room 3.6x2.7M bare inside $6000. (am able to custom Build) Ph 0407 364 008. ULTRASOUND units. portable, x 2, human or animal usage, both in perfect working order, $150ea ONO Ph 5447 0914 VINTAGE dress & jacket, 20's era, with beautiful beading $50 5442 3042

WHARFDALE Pro powered mixer with speakers and stand $500, Roland symphesizer, G-R20, with 2 pick ups and leads $200, Yamaha drum machine $100, Ph 5449 6893

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LIMOUSIN BULL, ris stock 2yrs, very quiet, good muscle depth, $2500 inc gst, Ph 0439 184 421 (PIC 3MXBN060)

9 x Black Faced Dorper Crossbred Ewes, 3 x Lambs at foot, 1 x Ram $1400 the lot Ph: 0488 098 870 PIC:3GBJR092

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ADOPT-A-PET Female Desexed, 4 Years 10 Months Oreo is a very affectionate cat who does enjoy the attention of her human. Oreo will be happy living as the only cat in the household however she may be O.K. with some dogs. It is important for Oreo to be an inside cat due to her light features. She was surrendered to the shelter so for further information please see staff.

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Wall of Fame planned ORGANISERS of Australia’s longest running community sporting awards have announced plans for a giant Wall of Fame to acknowledge the region’s sporting talents and personalities. Peak Sports Star of the Year committee chairman Michael McKern said the proposal to create a wall of honour was as a fitting way to acknowledge and celebrate all winners of the prestigious Sports Star of the Year award, since they were first announced in 1964. “Our committee are the custodian of central and northern

Victoria’s rich sporting history, and we are very keen to establish this large scale tribute to our many champion athletes, not just to acknowledge their achievements, but to also inspire the next generation of sporting stars.” The committee is continuing to discuss options to locate the Wall of Fame within the Bendigo Stadium, which having undergone a massive rejuvenation and expansion, is now home to some of regional Australia’s best indoor sporting facilities. “The new Bendigo Stadium has already hosted top level bas-

ketball, gymnastics, martial arts, volleyball and table tennis, and is the ideal venue for our tribute wall.” Mr McKern said the committee would look to contact all previous winners and their families, but also invited previous Sports Star of the Year winners to contact the committee to discuss the proposed Wall of Fame and how they can be included in the display. “Unfortunately, due to the passing of time and other constraints, our committee does not have access to images of all our

winners, but our hope is that by reaching out to them through the local community, we can start to assemble the necessary images that could one day form part of our Wall of Fame. “So we are now reaching out to our list of winners, and their families, friends and supporters to say please get in contact, and help us create what will be a sensational and a fitting tribute to some of regional Australia’s greatest athletes.” To contact the Sports Star committee, please email info@ bendigosportsstar.com

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Spirit to turn pink From Page 32 On Friday night, a muchimproved defensive performance from the Dandenong Rangers saw the visitors snap a four-game losing streak and hand Bendigo their first defeat at home for the season. Restricting the Spirit to 31 per cent shooting, Dandenong gained a 27-9 advantage in points off turnovers while also converting 20 fast break points as Betnijah Laney (18 points), Bec Cole (16 points, five assists, two steals), Tessa Lavey (16 points) and Kayla Pedersen (12 points, 12 rebounds) controlled proceedings. Cassidy McLean (11 points) and Louella Tomlinson (10 points, six boards) were shining lights off the bench for Bendigo. Becca Tobin scored 14 points, eight rebounds and had two assists. Captain Natalie Hurst scored nine points, two rebounds and had three assists, while Barb Turner continued her rapid improvement since arriving in Bendigo with nine points and three rebounds.

SPORTS STAR: Jenna Strauch.

FOCUS: Marena Whittle surges forward in Friday’s loss to Dandenong. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN Spectators attending Saturday’s crucial clash with Townsville have been encouraged to wear pink to show their support for the OTIS Foundation, which was founded in Bendigo in 2001.

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gift of a break at premises around Australia. The Bendigo Spirit will play the Townsville Fire at the Bendigo Stadium on Saturday, November 24, with tip off at 3pm.

BENDIGO swimmer Jenna Strauch has been named the Peak Bendigo Sports Star of the month for November. Strauch earned her nomination for the annual award in qualifying for the FINA Short Course World Championships, after winning the 200m breaststroke at the Australian titles. The 21-year-old won in 2:21.09 and will now prepare to represent Australia in Hangzhou, China from December 11. One of the dedicated swimmer’s major goals is to represent Australia at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. Strauch joins athlete Andy Buchanan, footballer Andrea Walsh, the all-conquering Bendigo Braves women’s basketball team, golfer Lucas Herbert, athlete Geoff Shaw, AFL premiership player Tom Cole, lawn bowler Aaron Wilson, cyclist Sam Crome and ice hockey sensation Emily Davis-Tope as a contender for the preaward to be announced on Friday, March 1, 2019 at the All Seasons Hotel.

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Taylor takes seven as BUCCs slump STRATH Maristians star Cam Taylor took seven wickets for 97 in one of the standout bowling performances of the Bendigo District Cricket Association season last weekend. Taylor has accumulated those wickets in six matches at the incredible average of 15.7 runs per wicket. Bendigo United’s Tyson Templeton’s undefeated 116 matched Taylor’s heroics, but the middle order once again failed to fire for BUCCs, who slumped from 2/94 to 7/142 and then 8/175 before Templeton and Justin Slater (9) put on 56 for the ninth wicket, and then Billy Quirk (3) joined Templeton and the pair added 38 for the final wicket. Templeton’s lone hand included 10 fours and eight towering sixes from just 109 balls, while Jake Klemm backed up from his previous effort of 201 against White Hills to compile a patient 53. Bendigo United remains the only team yet to win a game after Huntly North Epsom’s sensational one run victory over Golden Square at Haymes Paint Right Oval. Set 189 for victory, Golden Square looked to be cruising towards the moderate target at 4/171 before a dramatic collapse saw the home side lose its last six wickets for just 16 runs.

Danushka Wijemanna did most of the damage with 4-18 from an economical 13 overs, while Adam Ward proved just as difficult with 3-19 from 16 overs. Tim Wood top scored for the Bulldogs with 72, Ben Gunn made 50. Strathfieldsaye’s 173 was always going to be difficult to defend and Eaglehawk reached 210 in reply in the game at Triple M Park. The visitors looked to be in complete control at 2/122 early on, with Cory Jacobs leading the way with 70, while Brodie Hawke scored 55. The loss of three quick wickets in the middle order gave some faint hope to the Jets, who were best served by Savith Priyan’s 5-66 from 25 overs, but Eaglehawk eventually secured the victory, and top spot on the BDCA ladder. In other matches, White Hills 9/229 went down to Sandhurst (270), and Kangaroo Flat’s 9/324 proved too big a target for Bendigo who were all out for 157 in just 58 overs, Adam Burns and Dylan Klemm both claimed three wickets. Five Sandhurst batsmen made it to 20, but none surpassed 30. Kangaroo Flat reached 6/108 in its second innings, with Daniel Barber top scoring with 56.

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Athletes set to shine MILE heats will be run at this Saturday’s non-Shield round for Flack Advisory Bendigo Region athletics at Flora Hill. Athletes will contest the 1609-metre distance on the Latrobe University Bendigo athletics track in Retreat Road from 2.35pm. Many runners in Saturday’s mile heats have contested the Bendigo Bank-backed Dragon Mile at Easter or the 1500m at LUBAC. Some of the stars in this season’s 1500m duels include South Bendigo’s Archie Reid, Taryn Furletti, Darcy Nelson and Logan Tickell; Eaglehawk’s Gabe Rusbridge and James Bentley. Bendigo Harriers is always well represented in the 1500m where Luke Matthews, Peter Cowell, Lachlan Carr, Anne Buckley, Yvette Tuohey and Eric Baker compete strongly. University’s rising stars Jayden Padgham, Tullie and Max Rowe, and Phoebe Lonsdale will also be athletes to watch in the mile. Victorious in last Tuesday night’s 3000m in the Adam Parker Electricalbacked series, University’s Nigel Preston may also contest the mile. First events on Saturday’s program at 1.30pm are sprint hurdles, shot put, javelin, long jump and pole vault. Athletes to impress in this season’s field action include South Bendigo’s Sara Berg and James Woods, Eaglehawk’s Olivia Graham, Denise Snyder, David Chisholm and Terry Hicks, Bendigo Harriers’ Bailey and Mackenzie Cooper, and University’s Anthony Messerle. The meet includes 100m, 400m, walks, 3000m or 5000m run, and steeplechase and is likely to draw

ACTION: Toni Phillips flies over the hurdles last weekend. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN competitors from a wide range of ages. Registration can be made on-line

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THE Bendigo Spirit returns to its home court this weekend for the clash against the reigning Women’s National Basketball League champions, the Townsville Fire. A win against Townsville would confirm the Spirit as genuine finals aspirants, with the Spirit in fourth place on the WNBL ladder (6-3), while Townsville is in sixth place with three wins and five losses so far this season. The game has been billed as the OTIS Round, with the Bendigo Spirit side to don the pink uniforms in support of the OTIS Foundation, and all uniforms will be auctioned off in support of the charity at the conclusion of the match. The Spirit shrugged off last Friday’s disappointing loss to Dandenong to defeat the Brydens Sydney Uni Flames in Sydney on Sunday afternoon. For the Flames, it was the second loss to Bendigo in a week, going down to the visiting Spirit 67-55 at Qudos Bank Arena. Another strong start saw the Flames take the lead at the first break, 22-17, jumping as far as 10 points ahead in the second quarter. The energy off the back of good defence was high and shooting was on point, down by only one at half time. However it was in the second half where the Flames came unstuck, resulting in a 10-point blowout to the Spirit in the third, keeping the Flames to only four points. The team failed to make crucial shots and force stops where the Spirit did, which ultimately led to Bendigo’s 12-point win. Another winnable game and frustrating loss, Flames coach Cheryl Chambers spoke candidly in the post-game interview. “It’s hard to lose this many games,” she said. “It’s hurting us right now. We’re obviously unhappy with losing but we are doing it together.” 4Continued Page 30

BDCA ladder starts to take shape STRATH Maristians defeated Bendigo United, while Eaglehawk sits on top of the ladder after four rounds. – Story Page 31

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