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ISSUE 1098 FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 2018

Tune in for a special day BENDIGO Youth Choir is on the hunt for their previous 1000 members so they can invite them along to a 35th birthday party. – Story Page 4

TOUR BOOM Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN

By PETER KENNEDY

BENDIGO has experienced a major boom in the number of tourists visiting the city, with numbers surging almost 66 per cent in the past decade. Tourism Research Australia data obtained by the Bendigo Weekly shows more than 3.9 million domestic and international travellers visited Bendigo last year, an increase of about 1.5m from a decade ago. The data also shows almost

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2.5m domestic tourist nights were spent in Bendigo last financial year, compared to just over a million 10 years ago, an improvement of more than 130 per cent in a decade. The 2.8m domestic day trips was up 75.2 per cent from the year ending June 30, 2008, while international overnight visitation was 84,900.

And in a further positive boost for the local tourism industry, the number of overnight visitors has grown by 30.8 per cent over the past 12 months, and by seven per cent for day trips. City of Greater Bendigo Tourism and Major Events manager Terry Karamaloudis said the organisation and its partners were extremely proud of the results.

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“This is the result of a lot of work over a long period of time by a lot of people,” he said. “Not one individual or organisation is solely responsible for this result.” Mr Karamaloudis said the collaborative effort involved council and tourism operators and organisations from across the region. Industry operators said the

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dramatic increase in visitations reflected the continual improvement in what Bendigo and the surrounding regions had to offer, with food and wine, the arts, cycling related tourism, heritage attractions and a busy major events calendar all helping lift the number of people attracted to Bendigo annually. The Tourism Research Australia data also shows there was approximately 2.9 million visitors to Ballarat last year, an increase of 33.1 per cent on year ending June 2009.

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A GIFT for a family in need this Christmas is a gift that will be appreciated. As Bendigo MP Lisa Chesters launches her annual Christmas Donation drive today, she is asking Canberra colleagues this year to donate presents that she will transport to Bendigo in time to be delivered to local families. This year, other drop off points are her Bendigo office on the corner of Williamson and Myers Streets, Uniting Bendigo Emergency Relief Assistance Centre in Kangaroo Flat which is coordinating where gifts are distributed, and Lockwood South Primary school which last year collected gifts from staff. “Last year we helped to provide Christmas presents to over 1500 local children and I believe we can do the same again,” Ms

PRESENT TIME: Centre manager Max Blume and Lisa Chesters MP. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN Chesters said. “Bendigo is a generous community. We take care of our own. Together we can help make Christmas special for a local family less fortunate than our own. “We are fortunate to have a network of not-for-profit organisations who work especially hard at this time of year to alleviate some of the financial stress and

loneliness by many in our local community. “I would like to encourage people to make a donation.” Uniting Kangaroo Flat Centre manager Max Blume said he already had a Christmas list of families. He is asking for unwrapped new toys still in packaging for newborns to 16 years old, non

perishable or specialty Christmas food items. Gift cards are ideal for older children, particularly for outlets that are popular with young teenagers. The Kangaroo Flat centre is open from 10am to 1pm on Tuesdays to Fridays and is located on the corner of Church and Camp streets. – Sharon Kemp

Volunteers gather to mark a year VOLUNTEERS can reflect on a year of activity as Bendigo celebrates International Volunteer Day next Wednesday. The Bendigo Volunteer Resource Centre will host a gathering of volunteers at the Bendigo Library at 10am where they can hear the stories of local stal-

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ers in crisis and in need,” Resource Centre manager Helen Yorston said. She said they also created the collective strategies that dealt with life’s challenges. “Volunteers are committed to making our world a better place for future generations,”

Resource Centre chairperson Julie Rivendell added. “Hence it is important to say thanks and celebrate together their achievements.” The event will take place in activity room one at the library and will include morning tea and the guest speakers.

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Labor and the landslide

By SAM KANE

LABOR candidates in Bendigo East and Bendigo West received significant swings in last weekend’s state election which saw the party swept back to power in a landslide. While counting is still underway, late yesterday Bendigo East MP Jacinta Allan had received 62 per cent of votes in Bendigo East on a two-party preferred basis, while Maree Edwards had received approximately 69 per cent in Bendigo West. Ms Allan increased her vote by 6.86 per cent, and Ms Edwards’ vote soared by 6.45 per cent on a twoparty preferred basis. In Daniel Andrews’ newly announced second cabinet, Ms Allan’s position has changed from the portfolio of Public Transport to

Bendigo state MPs increase their majorities Transport Infrastructure, becoming responsible for the government’s Level Crossing Removal Program, as well as the North East Link, West Gate Tunnel, Metro Tunnel and Suburban Rail Loop projects. She retains the position of Leader of the House. Ms Edwards said she was humbled to be elected for a third term, now with a margin of 19 per cent. “We campaigned on an agenda for the future, not just for an election campaign, and I think the electorate responded to that,” she said. “It was not a campaign of fear and division.” During the campaign Labor promised $152.4 million for new

law courts at the former site of Bendigo TAFE in the CBD, and $60 million for a new Bendigo Hospital day rehabilitation centre at the site of the old Bendigo Hospital. Works on the new court, which Ms Edwards marked as a top priority, are due to start next year. Upgrades to Epsom, White Hills and East Loddon schools, a station upgrade for Junortoun CFA, and $2 million towards improvements to Harry Trott Oval were also pledged. In Bendigo West, new synthetic courts were promised for the Kangaroo Flat Bowls Club, and funding for a solar farm in Newstead. For her third term in office, Ms Edwards said she would focus on a

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master plan for Maiden Gully Primary School, as well as looking at works for Marong and Winters Flat primary schools. In Bendigo East, The Nationals’ candidate Gaelle Broad increased the party’s first preference vote share in the electorate, to capture almost 17 per cent of the primary vote, compared to just six per cent when the party last ran a candidate in 2010. While proud of the result and increase, Ms Broad said Labor had put a significant amount of money behind its Bendigo campaign. She didn’t rule out further tilts at local or federal elections. “People who know me know

that I don’t stand around for too long.” The Liberals’ Ian Ellis in Bendigo East received just 38 per cent of the vote on a two-party preferred basis, while Kevin Finn in Bendigo West received 31 per cent. The Greens saw marginal improvements on their result from last election, with Nakita Thomson in Bendigo East taking eight per cent of first preference votes, up from seven per cent in 2014, and 12.5 per cent for Laurie Whelan in Bendigo West, increasing from 11.75 per cent. Across the state as of yesterday, Labor had won 53 seats in the Legislative Assembly to the Coalition’s 24, with one seat to the Greens, two to independents, and eight still in doubt.

Blokes lunch a cash win ORGANISERS of the Biggest Ever Blokes Lunch prostate cancer fundraiser have declared last week’s ninth event an overwhelming success, after more than $90,000 was raised at the Bendigo Stadium. More than 380 guests packed onto the brand new show court to enjoy lunch and entertainment from horse trainer Darren Weir and race caller Ric McIntosh. Committee chairman Neil Macdonald thanked the many sponsors, volunteers and the local businesses that supported the event for their outstanding generosity and community spirit. “Events like these do not just happen, and they need a hard working committee and the passion and support from the broader community to make it all happen, and we are very pleased to have all of this right here in Bendigo. “This was our second year of hosting the event at Bendigo Stadium, and once again, it was very well received by those who attended, and so we must also thank the team at the stadium for all that they do.” The Bendigo Weekly backed event has become a fixture on the local calendar, and will next year celebrate its tenth anniversary, with planning already underway. – Pictures Page 20

PRICKLES the adult echidna was in a spot of trouble yesterday, but she ended up in good hands. With a broken beak she was unable to eat properly, but with care she should return to normal. Vet Mark Sycamnias said she may end up at the Healesville animal sanctuary. “Her beak was full of maggots, which would normally be a snack for her, but the break and damage attracted them,” he said. “We should be able to patch her up and send her on her way.” Co-owner of the McIvor Road Veterinary Centre, Dr Sycamnias said he is hearing of a spike in wildlife cases. “There are certainly more kangaroos in the town,” he said. Meanwhile, Prickles just wanted to be left alone, all the attention and being wrapped in a towel didn’t suit her at all. – Steve Kendall. PRICKLY CUSTOMER: Vet Mark Sycamnias and nurse Chloe Beckwith are up close and personal with their visitor. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN

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Youth choir plans party

By SAM KANE

BENDIGO Youth Choir is about to turn 35 – but they need your help. A thousand singers have passed through the choir’s melodic doors since 1984, and now they’re on the hunt to track as many of them down to invite them along for the party. Celebrations are set to be held in November 2019, with plans still evolving, but guaranteed to include the singing of favourite tunes from across the decades. A book on the choir’s history is also being written for the anniversary, with the choir hoping to include the names of every member. Founder and artistic director Valerie Broad OAM said it would be great to see where former choristers have gone after leaving the choir. “To be able to actually renew contact with them would be wonderful,” she said. “I have a large proportion of

the choristers who keep in touch with me regularly, but there are a lot with whom I have lost contact, and I would imagine that in 35 years their lives have changed... and I’d just love to be able to say hello.” When Ms Broad first began the choir there were 46 singers, with an equal number of male and female. Since then they have establised an international reputation, performing in the United States, Samoa, the Czech Republic, France and Canada. Ms Broad believes the celebrations will allow members from all years to share their own stories and memories. “It’s been various groups of kids of who have had the different experiences which has made the choir what it is.” Despite societal changes across the years, Ms Broad believes it is the love of music, and personal development for members, which has kept the choir strong.

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Bendigo booms in tourism win 3From Page 1 Confirming regional Victoria’s strength as a cultural and food and wine destination, state government data shows there were more than 4.2 million visitors who enjoyed a food and wine experience during their stay in Victoria in the year ending March 2018. Of these, regional Victoria received 50.1 million visitors who spent $9.7 billion. International cultural visitors injected almost $2 billion into the state economy last year, an 88 per cent increase since 2013, with China is the state’s biggest and fastest growing international market for cultural tourism, expected to be worth more than $1 billion alone by 2025. IN TIME: Founder Valerie Broad OAM. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN “They are learning skills they wouldn’t be able to learn otherwise. I think the people who come to the choir are aware that it’s going to be to their benefit. “And we offer them a family atmosphere.

“We’re personally interested in each of the choristers, and they know that if they have any problems they can come to us.” Former members can pass along their details by emailing rosalie@rosalierogers.com.au.

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Fightback over family violence

By SAM KANE

BENDIGO’S streets turned orange on Wednesday for Greater Bendigo Against Family Violence committee’s community showcase and march, to show the city’s solidarity against family violence. The event saw schools, organisations and businesses come together to listen to guest speakers and gain new information, to then spread the conversation back into their own communities. Greater Bendigo Against Family Violence committee chair and Victoria Police sergeant Margaret Singe said the day was about getting the awareness out, to make sure people are not living in family violence situations. “It’s very important that we get the message out about violence in our community,” she said. “A lot of family violence is kept in the home and is not spoken about, but we need people to actually come forward and speak about it, to get some support and some help for both the perpetrator and the victim of

this family violence. “It’s all about getting everyone involved, it’s not just a policing issue, it’s not just a Centre for Non-Violence issue, everyone in the community needs to get involved with this issue and help people.” Those gathered heard from Malmsbury Fire Brigade captain Tony Stephens, who spoke about the CFA’s work in equality and inclusion, and encouraged people to “stand up and make a difference”. Kate Murphy and Sam Muscatello from Spring Gully Primary School also addressed the crowd, speaking on the school’s implementation of the Resilience, Rights and Respectful Relationships program, of which they are a program leader. The local Education through Music Project, where a song in 12 different languages against family violence has been written, was also launched. Sgt Singe said such events, and the work and presence of the committee in the community, is important. “Family violence is very prev-

alent in Bendigo, and we need to stop it,” she said. “It’s about getting that message out to people, and telling them that there’s support available for them, that’s the important part.” City of Greater Bendigo council also raised awareness

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for the day by planting a mix of petunias, dianthus and alyssums in the shape of a white ribbon in the Conservatory Gardens. The day was part of the wider international 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence campaign, which began on November 25 with the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, and will end on Human Rights Day on December 10. If you or someone you know is experiencing violence call 1800 RESPECT on 1800 737 732 for advice or support.

ON THE MOVE: The march proceeds along Mitchell Street. Photos: ANDREW PERRYMAN

Trauma impacts on learning THE Bendigo based author of a new book says stress and trauma are behind the majority of learning and behavioural difficulties. Heather Pollock’s work with children who have ADD, ADHD, dyslexia, autism, and other similar issues has led her to discover that most children with these diagnoses have one thing in common − they have experienced trauma before, during or after birth. She hopes medical practitioners, therapists, educators, families and caregivers of these exceptional children visit her first local seminar this Monday, December 3. Heather has spent more than 20 years working with thousands of children with behaviour and learning difficulties; Heather has witnessed some fantastic outcomes. “Parents, educators and professionals need to address the true causes for children to be successful,” Heather said. Her book The Solution is in Your Hands - Children’s Learning and Behaviour Difficulties is receiving acclamation across Europe and the USA. Drawing on her personal experience as well as the research, during

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the seminar Heather will share information on the collective trauma and stressors children may have endured, which can lead to learning challenges. She will also discuss the use of simple vibrational energy therapy plus strategies that fit the home and classroom environment, how to support a child for success after they have experienced failure, and why some children have behaviour or learning disabilities without anyone being aware of the reasons, and going beyond the diagnosed “labels” for such difficulties. Heather says with the correct identification of the real problem, together with proven simple therapy techniques and strategies, the effects of a child’s underdevelopment, including retained primitive (neonatal or baby) reflexes can be overcome. Heather Pollock’s new book is the first planned in the The Solution is in Your Hand series. The information seminar is being held at the Bendigo Library on Monday, December 3 at 7pm. To book go to www. eventbrite.com.au or call Heather on 0408 525 526 or Gloria on 0407 555 542.

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WORK OF ART: Karen Quinlan. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN

Quinlan on her way

By DIANNE DEMPSEY

SHE came, she saw, she conquered. For the past 23 years, Bendigo Art Gallery director Karen Quinlan has turned the gallery’s fortunes around as it gained an international reputation for quality exhibitions. It was appropriate then, as she posed in front of the gallery’s latest achievement – the restoration of the Allan Ramsay portrait of King George III – that she confirmed her new position as director of the National Portrait Gallery of Australia. Ms Quinlan takes up the new position on December 10. The restored portrait is a taste of Bendigo gallery’s 2019 exhibition, Tudors to Windsors: British Royal Portraits, which features more than 150 paintings from London’s National

Portrait Gallery, many of which have never been seen outside the United Kingdom. “The portrait exhibition is a great way to finish 23 years in this gallery, it’s a major achievement,” Ms Quinlan said. Ms Quinlan is also Professor of Practice at the La Trobe Art Institute, within La Trobe University. She said her position in that capacity was due for review and during the interim period, Sandra Bull would take on the position of acting director of LAI. Ms Quinlan said she will continue the practice of working with other institutions in her new role. “The NPGA is such a unique institution in Australia. It’s about people, our history, achievements and successes,” she said. “Audiences readily relate to

people and their stories. “I’ve already met with the new staff and I will respect the work they have been doing. I’ll also continue to have a range of exhibitions and ensure a diversity of programs, including prizes.” Ms Quinlan said she was also intrigued by the relationship between the sitter and the artist. “Our portrait of Rachel Gunn by Agnes Goodsir is a good example of what I mean. It works so well because of the friendship between Goodsir and Gunn. “I’m going to miss the paintings in our gallery, just as I’ll miss the many wonderful friends I’ve made in Bendigo. “I came up here for one year as a curator in 1996 and stayed. “A large part of my life has been spent here. My children

have also thrived. But the timing is good for us to move to Canberra. “One will be starting university and the other will be starting school at a senior level. Ms Quinlan said she was generally feeling very positive about leaving the gallery and moving onto another phase in her life. “Of course I’ll always make sure I return to Bendigo to connect with my friends,” she said. “I’ve so many people to thank before I leave, including my wonderful staff, the City of Greater Bendigo, the board, the gallery’s members, the international connections I’ve made.” Ms Quinlan said it’s only natural that she’s worried about leaving her “baby” but she knows someone will replace her and they will have their own fresh and exciting ideas.

REPORTS of animal cruelty throughout the City of Greater Bendigo surged by almost 22 per cent in the 12 months to June 30. RSPCA Victoria released state-wide animal cruelty report data for 2017-2018 earlier this week, with the data showing there were 333 reports of animal cruelty across the municipality, compared to 272 the previous year. RSPCA Victoria chief executive officer Dr Liz Walker said she was disappointed to note that for the third year in a row, issues with providing the most basic standards of living for animals – meaning sufficient food, water and shelter – made up the highest proportion of offences reported. “It breaks our hearts to see our inspectors and vets attend to so many animals that are severely malnourished and ill, who clearly haven’t been shown even the most basic level of care,” Dr Walker said. “These statistics reflect that there is still a lot of important work that needs to be done to educate Victorians and improve animal welfare in our communities.” Dr Walker said gathering localised data was crucial to understanding the trends in cruelty reporting and offending across the state – information that is pivotal to targeting RSPCA Victoria prevention and education initiatives in the areas that need them the most. Offences reported in Greater Bendigo included: • 189 reports of animals with insufficient food, water or shelter – 4905 across Victoria. • 112 concerns about hygiene, grooming and housing conditions – 3212 across Victoria. • 104 reports of underweight animals – 2704 across Victoria. • 71 issues involving sick or injured animals not receiving vet treatment – 2411 across Victoria. • 41 concerns about animals being beaten or wounded – 2411 across Victoria. In 2017-18, RSPCA Victoria received 10,642 cruelty reports – around 29 per day, and an increase of almost 500 reports compared to last year. Many of the 10,642 reports received by RSPCA Victoria in 2017-18 included allegations of multiple offences involving multiple animals. Greater Bendigo ranked sixth for the number of reports, however the 333 reports were 33 less than two years ago.

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Festival for all

CHRISTMAS time is an occasion of people coming together, having parties and celebrating the joys of family, friendship and life. But a team at the Weeroona Uniting Church is well aware that not all people have the opportunity to participate in the Christmas spirit. As such the Uniting Church is organising a community Christ-

There will be craft activities, a jumping castle, choirs, storytelling, and many activities for people of all ages. Reverend Susan Malthouse– Law said that everyone would be made to feel welcome. Uniting Church Christmas festival, Friday December 7, from 4pm to 7pm at 510 Napier Street, White Hills. Inquiries to 0438 452 445.

mas festival to which the general public is invited. It’s being held at the White Hills site and will be followed by a free screening of The Star, a Christmas film for the whole family. The festival will be a free event, but a barbecue and a cake stall will be held to help raise funds for the Christmas programs of the local Uniting Church.

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SIGN UP: Ron Dudley is looking for former Mildura residents. CALLING all former Mildura and Sunraysia district residents now living in Bendigo – a get together is on the cards, and you’re invited. Ron Dudley called Victoria’s north home for 72 years, before moving down to Bendigo with his wife Pat four

years ago to be closer to family. Yet, Mr Dudley has been surprised with how many Mildura and Sunraysia expats he’s run into throughout central Victoria’s streets, and wants to gauge interest for a New Year’s catchup.

“I have absolutely no idea how many people there would be here in Bendigo,” he said. “I’m just wanting to see if anyone would be interested.” If you fit the bill, give Mr Dudley a call on 5447 4867, or send an email to ronald. dudley@bipond.com

PARTY TIME: Weeroona Uniting Church members are already in the mood.

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Summer is here

THE City of Greater Bendigo’s annual Summer in the Parks program starts tonight with the Christmas Tree Light Up in Rosalind Park. The City, Bendigo TAFE and local community groups and organisations present the 2018/2019 Summer in the Parks program featuring a range of free or low cost events across Greater Bendigo. The lighting of the Christmas tree takes places at about 8.45pm tonight, Friday, November 30, in the Rosalind Park Piazza. Sherri Parry will perform Christmas songs and there will be children’s activities starting from 7pm,

including circus activities, table tennis, face painting and roving characters. Mayor Margaret O’Rourke said the Christmas Tree Light Up marked the countdown to Christmas and the start of the Summer in the Parks program. “Summer in the Parks has a wide range of free events and activities so it’s a perfect opportunity to enjoy the great outdoors and make the most of our beautiful city and region,” Cr O’Rourke said. As part of the Summer in the Parks program, throughout December there will be New Year’s Eve fireworks, summer sal-

sa and a selection of come and try sports activities. Community Christmas carols will also take place at various locations, including: • Maiden Gully Recreation Reserve on December 2 • Axedale Park on December 9 • Eaglehawk UFS Dispensary Canterbury Park Gardens on December 9 • Heathcote Barrack Reserve on December 15 • Rotary Club of Bendigo Carols by Candlelight on December 16 in Rosalind Park In January, it’s time to settle in for some outdoor

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POST OFFICES OPEN LONGER WITH less than a month until Christmas, Australia Post is keeping post office doors open longer as it moves into its busiest festive period. Residents in Bendigo can visit their local post office six days a week during the extended retail hours of 9am until 5.30pm Monday to Friday, and 9.30am until 12.30pm Saturday, and extended parcel hatch access, from 8am until 9am Monday to Friday, from today until December 21.

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LOCKWOOD South Primary School was crowned the 2018 City of Greater Bendigo Walk to School Champions this week. The school had the highest participation rate in the initiative for all schools throughout the region. In addition to winning the 2018 trophy, student Lewis Pepper also received a $50 Bendigo Bank account voucher for his individual efforts throughout VicHealth’s Walk to School program. Principal Adam Torney said a consistent approach from their students and their families was the key to their success with the program. “Our students participated in Walk to School on a regular basis by walking around our school oval before and after school every day,” Mr Torney said. “It was great to see both the students and their families really getting involved.” Greater Bendigo mayor Margaret O’Rourke, who presented the winner’s trophy at the school, said she was impressed with the efforts of all of the participating schools to instil healthy habits and help children to get the recommended 60 minutes of physical activity every day. “We hope that programs like this encourage them to continue to participate in active travel on a regular basis,” Cr O’Rourke said. “It was really encouraging to see 76 per cent of our local primary schools involved throughout Walk to School month.” TROPHY TIME: Cr Margaret O’Rourke with students Mina Swan and Lewis Pepper. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN

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Catcher’s charming tale By DIANNE DEMPSEY

IT was just another summer afternoon, dusty and hot, when one of the factory workers walked out to his car. He stood transfixed – trying to make sense of what seemed to him to be a living nightmare. There in the middle of the carpark he gradually worked out that the seething mess of coils he saw was two huge brown snakes in combat. Writhing, striking, leaping into the air. He walked backwards and reached for his phone. Licensed snake catcher Chris Page has been operating in Bendigo for six years and said he never gets scared when asked to catch and move snakes. But this day, driving out to the site he admitted the adrenalin was pumping. Getting a licence was a natural progression for Mr Page, who has been passionate about reptiles since he was a child. He insists before giving this interview that we make it clear that it is illegal to kill snakes. “If you see one, you keep an eye on it and ring someone like me. One of the conditions of my licence is that I move the snake to a bush area – up to a five kilometre radius from where I find it,” he said. But this hot day in the middle of the carpark Mr Page has two snakes to handle, caught up in a primitive, seasonal battle for supremacy. “They were flying up, attacking each other,” he said. “All over the shop.” Mr Page doesn’t encourage an audience. “It’s not entertainment. But this day I asked that a few people stay on the boundary of the carpark to spot them in case one of them got away.” Mr Page had two aggressive snakes and one pair of hands. He said he prefers to use his hands when catching a snake rather than a hook. “They can spring back at you while they’re hanging off a hook, I feel safer when I’ve got the snake in my grip,” he said. He knew straight away that he couldn’t catch the snakes one at a time. “If I did it one at a time, the other snake would get away. I had to pick them both up together – in one hand,” he said. Mr Page waited for his chance and then deftly picked the snakes up together, in one hand, by their tails and then manoeuvered

HOOK OR BY CROOK: Snake catcher Chris Page prefers to use his hands. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN the two writhing creatures into his bag. “I’ve never been bitten,” he said. “But I know one day I probably will.” Much of his work involves educating people on how to respond when they see a snake. He said stay about 10 metres away. Try to keep an eye on where it is, or where it has moved to and ring a qualified snake catcher. “I’ve had more than 50 call outs so far this year,” he said.

“It’s not particularly the nature of the season but the fact that so many new housing estates are being built in the snakes’ territory.” If bitten basic first aid consists of broadly wrapping around the site of bite, immobilise the patient – use a splint if possible and call an ambulance. It may be counter intuitive – but stay calm in order to slow down the heart beat. And don’t forget to ring the snake catcher.

Arthritis sufferers have new support A NEED for local connection has inspired the forming of a Bendigo based support group for young women suffering from arthritis. Founded in September, the new group meets monthly, and shares resources, stories and strategies for coping with any form of the condition. Coordinator Dee Lynch, who suffers from an auto immune arthritis, said that Bendigo’s appointment wait times

mean local young women have to travel to Melbourne or Geelong to see specialists, isolating them from other young women in Bendigo with the condition. “When we’ve got together, most of them have said they thought they were the only ones with arthritis in that age group in the area, because they’ve never connected with someone,” she said. For Mrs Lynch, dealing

with arthritis’ constant pain and fatigue, combined with working full time, raising a family and volunteer work, are the most challenging aspects. “You can get support from your family and friends, but if they don’t have the condition, then they’re not going to truly understand how you’re feeling,” she said. “These women may have different forms of arthritis, but they still have the same battles

each day. And so that’s how we can support each another. “... and we all have a good laugh about it as well.” The group also hopes to engage in social and health activities, such as water aerobics and walks, as well as presentations from physiotherapists, dietitians and occupational therapists. For details of upcoming catchups, visit www.ywasg.com/ events

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Ever been to Neverland? CREATEABILITY’S first mini-feature film, Ever Been To Neverland? will have its premier screening on Monday. CreateAbility is Bendigo’s own mixed ability performance ensemble, and the screening of their film will celebrate 2018 International Day of People with Disability. It screens at Bendigo Village Cinemas at 7pm. The film is the Saturday Ensemble’s take on the story of Peter Pan, but our Peter is a Peta! The Jolly Roger has an on-board café, brewery and tattoo parlour and Peta borrows Mrs Darling’s kombi to fly to Neverland, with the help of a sprinkle of fairy dust from Tink. The journey is guided by the All Directions Lost Boy Band, and Neverland news anchor, Cassandra

Crosscheck. Find out who will rescue Bendigo Braves star forward, Tiger Sam, from the clutches of Captain Hook. Director Kate Stones said the story explores what it means to grow up and challenges assumptions about gender, disability and difference. “And it’s a lot of fun,” she said. The film has been more than a year in the making, with special appearances by the Bendigo Braves basketball team and CheerNDance Community Cheerleaders. Ever Been to Neverland? is screening Monday, December 3, 7pm at Bendigo Village Cinemas. It is a free event but there will be an opportunity on the night to make a donation to the work of CreateAbility. For more information visit facebook/createabilityeventsnetwork

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Businesses take a look at digital FORTY-THREE local tourism businesses from across the Bendigo region have successfully completed a new digital mentoring program. The program offered by the City of Greater Bendigo council in partnership with Bendigo Regional Tourism saw 18 mentors employed to individually mentor business operators in a range of topics like social media, email marketing and search engine optimisation. The program was targeted at improving digital capacity of small and micro tourism businesses such as retail, accommodation and hospitality businesses across the Bendigo Regional Tourism area (Loddon, Central Goldfields and Mount Alexander Shires and the City of Greater Bendigo). Council’s Terry Karamaloudis said the program had been a great success. “We have had a really positive response from businesses from across the region,” Mr Karamaloudis said. “Many small tourism businesses face challenges in relation to growing their business and obtaining appropriate strategic training customised to their business, due to geographical location, business size, cost and the constantly changing digital landscape. “The training delivered by this program will help businesses not just work better online, but ensure their digital marketing and business initiatives align with the broader Bendigo Regional Tourism brand and direction.”

Choir steps in with MSO THE Melbourne Symphony Orchestra and the Bendigo Chamber Choir will perform Handel’s Messiah in Bendigo next month. From its triumphant premiere in Dublin in 1742, to the concert hall of Bendigo on December 9, Handel’s Messiah famous Hallelujah chorus will again reign supreme. Warren Trevelyan-Jones will conduct the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, alongside the sounds of the MSO Chorus, joined by soprano Amy Moore, mezzo-soprano Sally-Anne Russell, tenor Richard Butler, bass Jeremy Kleeman and the Bendigo Chamber Choir. Messiah is performed in three parts: part one sheds light on the Messiah’s arrival, part two covers Christ’s life and then death, and then his resurrection and the performance concludes with the final victory over sin and death. Handel’s Messiah is on Sunday, December 9 at 5pm at the Ulumbarra Theatre. Tickets from www.mso.com.au The show runs for two hours and 30 minutes, including a 20-minute interval.

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WHAT’S ON IN BENDIGO Christmas with the Chorale: Bendigo Chorale sings Christmas music from around the world. Sing some carols and join in a festive afternoon tea. Saturday December 1 at 2.30pm, Forest Street Uniting Church hall. Admission $20. Primary students and younger free. For more information contact 5443 0174 or visit www.bendigochorale.webs.com Eaglehawk Community Croquet Club invites you to come and try golf croquet every Saturday morning from 9.45am to noon. It’s a game for all ages, keeping you active physically and mentally. Learn with the experts or just join us for some family fun. We’ll teach you to play at your own pace. Also twilight golf croquet every Thursday, 5.30pm registration, 6pm – 6.30pm start. Details: Barb 0417 313 760 or email eaglehawkcroquet@gmail.com

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Bendigo Food Truck Festival: Sidney Myer Place, November 30 – December 2. $5 entry kids under 16 free. www.bendigofoodtruckfestival.com.au Bendigo Christmas Tree lighting: November 30, 7pm Rosalind Park. www.bendigo.vic.gov.au/ Things-To-Do Xmas Market Day: Mandurang Valley Wines, 77 Fadersons Lane, Mandurang. Sunday, December 2, 10am – 3pm. Bendigo Pony Club: December Rally, Sunday, December 2, Pony Club Grounds, Breen Street, Quarry Hill Heathcote Bush Market: First Saturday of every month, 8.30am – 1pm. Barrack Reserve Heathcote. Axe Creek / Junortoun CFA Christmas Tree Drive: Rodilesa, McIvor Highway, Junortoun. First delivery Saturday, December 1, $45 per tree + delivery. Call 5449 3966 or visit the nursery.

Alumni mark a special milestone LA Trobe University Bendigo’s past and future converged last week, when engineering alumni from 1968 – when the campus was two or three buildings in a paddock – toured its new state-of-the-art science and engineering precinct. Twelve former students met at the Bendigo campus as part of the group’s 50year reunion celebrations. Reunion organiser and retired civil engineer, Ian Fisher, said the Flora Hill campus was opened just before the group started their final year in 1968. “Our building was in the middle of a big paddock. There was very little in the way of student services, and very few courses on offer there,” he said. When considering how the industry has changed in recent decades, Mr Fisher described his cohort as “the last of the dinosaurs”. “We used seven-figure log books to do all our calculations, such as working out angles and structural calculations. It was very slow and laborious,” he said.

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Swing voters not stupid CORRESPONDENCE in any number of publications and media outlets appears to support the point that many in our communities detest democracy as a concept and loathe it in practice. Letters to the editor and selected editorials across some outlets are scathing of “the stupidity” of Victorians for the re-election of premier Andrews and his team, all too often referring to his supporters as members of the “loony left” or some other disparaging remark. In so doing they insult the only voters whose votes actually count; the thinking swing voter. Perhaps it is this intolerance and move toward reactionary politics that helped premier Andrews get across the line with a big swing toward his team? Swing voters are not stupid nor are we members of any lunatic group of the left or right. Just people of all ages who are particularly concerned about the trashing of the planet and the widening inequality in society which can only end as it always has. We have the usual array of shock jocks spitting venom at the result and of course the world’s self proclaimed greatest genius providing opinion that does not measure up to the actual results. Personally, I know democracy has its faults but it’s still the best system we have come up with in this country. I have unfortunately seen coups, martial law, autocrats and the particularly nasty theocracies which fester on this planet but I will stick with our system thanks very much, right up to defending the right of the downright hostile to air their views. And good luck to premier Andrews and his team but if you don’t perform to an acceptable level, I, and a million or so others will exercise our democratic right to vote you out. Stephen Colbert, Wedderburn

Missing out CONGRATULATIONS to the RSL and all the hard working volunteers on the successful opening of the military museum. Unfortunately there were many of us who did not receive an invitation. The families of the veterans used in the opening display were not invited. Neither were we invited to the

event at the museum to thank the volunteers and others not included in the opening event. From my experience the protocol at both the Australian War Memorial in Canberra and the Shrine of Remembrance in Melbourne is to always invite one family member, if not more, when they have a special display featuring either the veteran or their battalion. It seems the RSL have a different protocol. As explained to me by Cliff Richard of the RSL, only people who contributed $1000 or more were invited, along with Greater Bendigo City Council guests. In other words it was a corporate function. The Bendigo Military Museum has the potential to be unique. Bendigo has an amazing history, and Bendigo Tourism would endorse this given the number of tourists who come to our town. Now we have a venue to let not just Bendigonians, but so many more people learn the amazing and personal stories of our veterans and Bendigo’s remarkable military history. People such as my father Sgt Vic Wedlick DCM, for many years President of the Victorian Ex POW Association and who initiated its formation here in Bendigo and Bunty Lawrence who in World War I designed the drip rifle system that saved so many soldiers. I know of another family whose father’s collection of every letter he wrote to them, from the beginning to the end of the war, considered by experts to be unique. There are many others with equally amazing stories. How do you put a value on those Mr Richards? What has been willingly shared by many by way of knowledge, photos and memorabilia, as you wanted to showcase Bendigo veterans in your opening display cannot been seen in terms of $1000 donations, it is priceless. The real irony and what seems to be lost on you all is what would you have without our generosity? – a pretty empty and soulless museum. Margaret Hogan, Bendigo

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the Bendigo Creek to eliminate the inadequate present crossing on Trickey’s Road. Subsequently joining a rerouted Northern Highway at north Huntly, away from and outside the Bendigo-Epsom-Huntly areas. Napier Street would then become a simple northern entry to Bendigo. Nearly all through truck movements to Mallee/Mildura via the Calder Highway; Kerang /Swan Hill via Loddon Valley Highway, and Echuca/Riverina (Denniliquin, Hay, Jerilderie etc.) will use this truck by-pass, as will stock transports to the saleyards. Only the McIvor Highway areas miss out and they could be routed onto the Northern Highway at Bagshot. The interchange at Ravenswood has been completed and the dangerous intersection at the Marybrough Road intersection made safer. And a bypass of Marong exists on paper, now to be joined in with Allies Road re-routed around north of Marong. Doug Harrison, Strathdale

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Buy local, buy best WELL done to the City of Greater Bendigo for reminding us all of the value and importance of shopping and buying local this festive season. With Christmas now less than four weeks away, many local traders will have already geared up for a hopefully busy retail period, eager to shrug off an otherwise indifferent trading year. Their hopes and expectations will also be high, and the rest of us could do a lot worse than to show them our support and appreciation. Council data released earlier this week shows just how far a few dollars spent locally can go, and how the impact of buying local can be so powerful, and so rewarding. It’s not rocket science, but every now and then we need to remind ourselves – money spent locally is more likely to stay local. According to the City, when

Editorial Comment $100 is spent at a local small business, $69.49 is estimated to stay in the local community, with $27.47 covering wages and salaries, $28.27 on local expenditure and $13.75 on operating surplus costs. At a local chain store, $51.50 is estimated to stay in the local economy with $27.47 covering wages, $24.03 in local expenditure and none on operating costs locally. An online store would only have $3.12 estimated to stay locally with no wages or operating costs in the community. This isn’t just a simple exercise in maths – and it’s worth highlighting the wages that a local purchase sup-

ports could well be those of a family member, friend or neighbour. Bendigo needs to have a strong, vibrant retail sector as part of a stronger overall economy, because if we do, then we have a good case to put to potential investors and business operators who might be interested in establishing a presence in our city. If locals don’t support locals, we will only succeed in driving business away from Bendigo, and the best way to help improve the diversity in our city’s retail sector is to better support local business, and the local economy in the first place. There are plenty of people willing to criticise local traders and business operators, but this is the time of the year when it should be easiest to spend dollars locally and give them your support. If we don’t, who will?

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LAST weekend’s state elec- as the government’s agency ways going to be so much tion result surprised many once the current contract harder under these circumpundits, but the writing expires in 2020. stances. was always on the wall for And the steadfast refusJust where was the anthe coalition and its ever di- nouncement made? al of senior federal Liberal minishing number of supNot in Bendigo. Not political figures to admit where many of the hun- that their recent antics had porters. A friend of mine who dreds of additional jobs not impacted on the party works within the machina- would likely have been at these elections is frankly, tions of government and is created, in the heart of a re- embarrassing. firmly to the left on most gional city so central to the The stench that set in things always says to me coalition’s decentralisation after the demise/removal of that in politics you have to have a story to tell. “I don’t know what the coalition’s story I don’t know what the coalition’s story was this was, but clearly, voters didn’t like it” time round, but clearly, voters didn’t like it. Credit where credit is policy. Malcolm Turnbull lingers due – the Nationals camBe assured, if this was over conservative politics paigned hard in this region, Labor, Daniel Andrews and will continue to do so, with leader Peter Walsh a would have likely stood in right up until the next fedcommon fixture, but Liber- the Bendigo Bank forecourt eral election. al leader Matthew Guy was to make this announceIt started much earlier ment, and he would have of course and both sides of missing in action. Mr Guy must take his garnered a lot more sup- politics have had their fair relative healthy share of the port, and credibility, by do- share of leadership crises AFFORDAB blame, as leader, for the co-ILITY, ALing that have undermined the WAYSso. WN AVAILABLE IN GREEN. alition’s demise in Victoria. The coalition lacked a public’s confidence and beTOR The lack of strategy that strategy in a lot of what it lief in the major parties. JUST The federal government has been the coalition’s did, not just in the camshadow for some time was paign, but for most of would at least be consistent hpnever Johnmore Deere enginethan the past few years where in their thinking to keep apparent Edge™ Cutting Systeman- it should and could have believing itself – that’s the last week’s surprise $2,99its0*brand. nouncement exact sort of thinking that peed Gear that if elected, been rebuilding the coalition would look No matter how hard got this whole mess started to appoint Bendigo Bank candidates tried, it was al- in the first place.

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IT was morning one, day one, of the new housemate in my uni residence, and he hadn’t set a good impression. The bathroom was a mess, the door had been slammed, and, having moved in late the night before, he didn’t even stop by to introduce himself, let alone apologise for the disturbance. How on earth was I supposed to live with this guy for a whole semester? I was getting worried, because, for anyone who’s met me, I like things to be neat, ordered and planned – the complete opposite to the way he’d treated his arrival. Before this guy rocked up, my uni residence consisted of another four students. Being from a regional area and moving down to the big smoke to study, they’d helped make the transition easy. But come the second semester we were set to get a new male mate, and he’d be living right next door to me. I was told the others had already met him earlier, leaving me the only one left in the lurch. After the morning madness, I’d spent the day planning how I was going to ad-

dress his lack of bathroom etiquette – but when I got home, I was again left disappointed. He had a night job, and wouldn’t be back until after 10pm. I’d have to wait up for a now near-midnight encounter to sort this thing out. And then, all of a sudden, the front door crashed, and there was stomping down the hallway, before instantly, the sound of death metal began blaring from his room. Screeching and wailing, for 10 minutes straight it thumped through the house, making my room not much different to an inner-city punk band room. I was ready to pack my bags and flee, with commuting from Benders every day looking more appealing than this. The next morning I got up at the crack of dawn to make sure I caught him, but he was nowhere to be seen. He’d already flashed off, this time at an early shift. Then that night, almost like Groundhog Day, he repeated the routine again, this time selecting the dramatic sounds of Olivia Newton John. I cringed. His emotion-

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enable her to resume work in her natural and Bowen therapy business – Bendigo Body and Soul. Denfield Blind and Curtain Cleaning are professional master cleaners of all of your curtains and blinds, including Luxaflex, Luminettes, Silouhettes, Duettes and more. “There is no colour fade, bleaching or shrinkage and your older curtains or blinds won’t perish as with some other cleaning treatments,” Rod said. Needing your blinds and curtains repaired or re-corded? They’re qualified to do all of that too. For Denfield Blind and Curtain Cleaning phone Rod on 0439 132 021 for a truly professional service or phone Sam on 0448 531 056 regarding Bowen therapy and your natural health-care needs. And as a further incentive, mention this editorial and receive a 10 per cent discount during January, with Denfield Blind and Curtain Cleaning.

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premises also makes good business sense, as power prices increase saving on heating and cooling costs while creating a great first impression, welcoming new and existing customers. Easy automatic access also benefits others including parents of young children in prams, people with temporary illness of injury, delivery people and shoppers with heavy bags or trolleys. Auto Door Control Services also have a wide range of automated solutions for their disabled clients, enabling further independence. They can also service and repair any automatic door, regardless of the manufacturer and can conduct safety checks to comply with Australian standards and provide scheduled preventive maintenance. See Auto Door Control Services website at www.auto-door.com.au or phone 0417 366 860 for more information about the benefits door automation can bring to your home or business

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

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

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ENDIGO Diesel Injection Service is now located in Phillips Drive, Kangaroo Flat with an expanded range of services available. They are now a one-stop-shop, for all your servicing needs, offering a Super Saturday Service for tradies who need their vehicle during the week. “Book in and we will have your vehicle serviced and ready for you next week on site,” Dave said. “We have a stock of injectors and injector pumps both diesel and petrol. “Need your injectors or pump tested? Come on in, as we have an on-site pump room with up to date equipment for all the testing needs, including a petrol test bench.” They also sell Garrett Turbos, DTS intercooler kits to suit most late and early

model vehicles, performance management modules including Sonic and Rapid, PlugNGo throttle control kits, DTS pre-filter kits and HPD oil catch cans. BDIS are an authorised Kohler engine dealer, providing parts, service and warranty work and have access to the entire range of Kohler products. They still offer a call out and on-site assessment, for earth-moving machinery servicing and repairs, and now with a 12 tonne, nine metre drive-on hoist can readily service most heavy vehicles, including mobile homes. Call in and see Dave and the friendly team at BDIS for all your diesel servicing needs. Bendigo Diesel Injection Service 15 Phillips Drive, Kangaroo Flat Phone 5447 7768

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OUTHERN Cross Ceramics are now manufacturing the new range of Artisan, Infinity and Anthology tiles. These tiles exemplify luxury and are made right here in Victoria. Inspired by traditional encaustic cement tiles, Artisan has the look and feel of a handmade product. Each piece varies slightly in pattern and texture. This is part of the beauty and rustic character of the design. Artisan is a wall and floor product, doesn’t require sealing and is suitable for splash-backs, wet areas and outdoor areas. It even has an Australian Standard non-slip rating of R10. Infinity is a collection of designs made to create a textural feature wall in your home. Twelve patterns and one plain are all available in 24 colours with each colour

carefully crafted to match popular fashion and current floor tile colours. The Anthology series is where pressed metal meets porcelain influenced by the high demand of the pressed metal trend. Six designs are available in 16 designer colours and can be used in bathrooms, feature walls, splashbacks and low traffic residential floors. Samples of all three series can be viewed at Tile and Carpet Court’s showroom, alternatively you can view them along with the entire Southern Cross range on the Southern Cross Ceramics interactive visualiser at www. scceramics.com These tiles and many more are available from Tile and Carpet Court at Shop 4, 5 Kennedy Street, Bendigo, open from 8.30am until 5pm weekdays and 8.30am until 12.30pm Saturday.

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The National Broadband Network (nbn) is a high speed broadband network designed to reach 100 per cent of Australian premises and provide the communications infrastructure to help us stop falling behind in an increasingly online world. nbn is committed to delivering leading edge broadband services to all Australians by leveraging the three types of technology available fixed line, fixed wireless and satellite, depending on location. As part of the fixed radio (wireless) component of the Network, nbn is proposing to expand the existing radio network base stations at the following locations: r 73 Hazeldenes Road, Lockwood VIC 3551 The works are to provide high quality wireless broadband services to customers in the surrounding localities. The proposed works on site will involve the upgrade of existing technology upon the facility including and not limited to the replacement and installation of new antennas, radio-communication dishes and associated ancillary equipment to enhance transmitting technology. Furthermore the works will involve the replacement and addition of equipment shelters/outdoor units adjacent to the facility. nbn regards the proposed installations as a Low Impact Facility under the Telecommunications (Low-Impact Facilities) Determination 2018. In these circumstances, it does not require planning approval from Council. Further information on this specific proposal can be obtained by calling Joel Stuart on (02) 9439 1006 Written submissions can be sent to PO box 31, Crows Nest 1585 or via E: joel.stuart@metasite.com.au The closing date for submissions is December 14th 2018.

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Bendigo Chorale sings Christmas music from around the world

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Community Meals and Soup Kitchens: 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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The Kangaroo Flat Swimming Club Inc. requires the services of a Bronze level coach for an immediate start. This is a unique opportunity to work with a club that is re-establishing it’s program which is open to all levels of swimmers. The successful applicant will receive guidance from our experienced coaching director. A generous package will be provided to the successful applicant. Applications/Enquiries send via website: www.kfsc.org.au (contact us) Closing Date14/12/2018

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

Prompt service New clients welcome Ph Frank 0418 327 600

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Tap Washers to Concreting, Skills in all trades. 30 years experience Ph John 0456 420 672 IRONING Pickup & Delivery Bendigo Area $30 per hour Ph 0420 498 835 JULZ IRONING $25 per basket. Please leave message on machine: 5443 4805

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Ph Mick 0407 448 249 LAWN Mowing and General Maintenance call Ray $30 per hour $25 per hour for pensioners Ph 0410 088 762

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

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WEEDING Will hand weed gardens, and odd jobs, $25.00 per hour Ph Jimmy Allan 0456 978 663 WONDER WINDOW

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• Decks • Pergolas • Fencing • Retaining Walls • Bathroom Reno’s • Renovations • Extensions • Driveways

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Services Offered CARPET CLEANING

GARDEN SERVICES

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Services include: Lawn mowing service, Hedge trimming, Weed spraying and Ride-on mowing

MOBILE BATHROOM FOR HIRE

Pergolas z Deckin g Colourbond Fencing Retaining Walls, etc

(Shower, hand basin, toilet etc)

PH 0400 674 122

Fully insured, Family owned business.

0421 290 213

Phone 0428 443 808

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Call our Mobile Team to your Home or Business. $75 Flat Rate + Parts (No hourly charge). Pensioner Discounts available.

WhiteHat Computers Bendigo 5446 2480 or 0400 406 958 Email: support@whitehatcomputers.net

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

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HOME MAINTENANCE

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

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

• Whole Yard Tidy Ups • Weeding

• Rubbish Removal

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ELECTRICIANS

9KG GAS CYLINDERS

GREG SMITH ELECTRICIAN

Huge Range Of Gas Fittings, Regulators, And Hoses

Tired of Waiting for a Tradesman

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179 Woodward Road, Golden Square

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

PH: 0418 822 911 LANDSCAPING

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

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

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• Qualified tradesmen • Landscaping • Commercial and residential property maintenance

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

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0409 289 700 5428 9312 · Tree Removal & Pruning · Green Waste & Stump Removal · Tower/Chipper/Bobcat /Tipper · Over 15 Tears Experience · We Travel Anywhere · Free Quotes · Fully Insured www.juddstreesolutions.com.au

SPOUT CLEANING

FOR SALE 2 DOOR Kelvinator Fridge White, EC 2years old $500 or reas offer Ph 0422 769 661

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

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

FOR SALE FILL A SUPERMARKET BAG FOR $5 GIVING & LIVING OP SHOPS

SPOUT CLEANING

CV Industrial Vacuum Services

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3 SEATER + 2 seater leather look couches, beige, A1 condition, $1450 pair, Ph 0407 412 977 4 BURNER LPG Upright Chef Gas Stove, As new, $300 ONO Phone 0428 469 185 4X4 Tyre pliers $40 Ph 5447 1348

FOR SALE GUILMARTINS HARDWARE 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

75 Beischer St, Strathdale & 671 Midland Highway Huntly CLOTHING ONLY New stock daily Starts Mon 3rd Dec ends Sat 15th Dec FRYPAN, brand new, electric, $30 Ph 0422 485 573

HAY & STRAW

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

FOR SALE

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

MONGOOSE Pro Mountain bike $130 ELECTRIC car jack $70 Ph 5447 1348

SCROLL Saw $100, Small circular saw bench $10, small table saw $50, Riobi 9"' angle grinder $50, 12V boat winch $100, 4x4 jack $50, Pipe bender & dyes $100, New 5HP 4str Zongshen o/board motor $500, Alum 11.5 boat & trailer $800 Ph 5449 6893

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

MOWER with catcher $100 Ph 5446 8690 or 0409 202 233

MUSHROOM COMPOST

$50 per metre. Minimum 5 metres. Free delivery to Bendigo area. Phone 0400 855 626

KITCHEN benchtops, brand new, good quality laminex. $250 ono Ph 0428 512 970 LADDER 5.3M long, $40 Ph 5443 5275

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

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

PEA STRAW

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

FOR SALE

$9 bale. Min 10 bales del. Free del Bendigo. Ph 5436 9156 PHONE cover for iPhone 5s, new, pink $10 Ph 0437 567 073 PORCELAIN dolls approx. 30cm, GC, $5 each Ph 0419 188 092

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

PSYCLONE type bell tent, 4 Metre dia. Used twice. Perfect condition. $550 Ph 0432 822 164

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FOR SALE

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

EPSOM FRUIT WORKS

RECLINER leather chocolate brown chair, High Back, Square arms, rocker, Swivel base $500 VGC Ph 5447 7780

FOR SALE

Supply of fresh fruit and vegetables to Hotels, Cafes and Restaurants. Over 30 years experience

REHAB Chair, adjustable height & back, EC $90 Ph 0418 372 807

PH 0408 373 598

ROLL of fencing wire, new $30 5446 8690 or 0409 202 233

Email: sales@guilmartins hardware.com.au

ALDI Shower Caddy, wooden, as new $20 Ph 0422 485 573

HOME DELIVERY AVAILABLE

SAUCE TOMATOES AVAILABLE

ANTIQUE Buffett, curved edge $70 ono Phone 0439 010 581 ANTIQUE Crystal Cabinet, $40 ono Phone 0439 010 581 ANTIQUE Table, curved edge, $70 ono Phone 0439 010 581

FOR SALE

HOOVER vacuum cleaner, EC, $50 Ph 0437 852 649

LOCKER, Single door, steel, 1.83 x 460 x350 GC $50 Ph 0418 372 807

IRIS REDUCTION SALE

BACK swing, EC, for bad backs, cost $300 Sell $100.Ph 0419 254 980

Heaps of colours, photos to view. Epsom. Ph 5448 5325

BEANIE Kids, small soft toys, large assortment $3ech Ph 0476 077 570

JACK Caravan side jack $30 Ph 5447 1348

BIKE 24 inch, 15spd, Repco (boys) GC $50 Phone 0428 353 921

JACK Hydraulic trolley jack $40 Ph 5447 1348

BILLIARD Table, slate top and accessories $400 Phone 5447 7054 BOARD Game, make your own chess set, cardboard $5 Ph 0476 077 570 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 BROWNBUILT shelf, 900 x 460 x 2M, 5 shelves, $60 Ph 0418 372 807

LOUNGE Suite, 2 Chairs, Floral Pattern, Linen Fabric, lounge converts to sofa bed, EC $700ono Ph 0407 585 807 MIRROR, 1m sq, retro framed, $40 Phone 0439 116 585

ROYAL Doulton Bunnykins baby hand/feet 3D mould keepsake. New in box $10 Ph 0420 278 951 SALT lamp Excellent cond, $20 ono Ph 5447 4979 SANYO Portable Radio/CD /Tape $30 Ph 0437 852 649 SANYO stereo CD/Radio /Tape $50 Ph 0437 852 649

SIEVED TOP SOIL

from $35 per/m plus delivery 3m, 6m & 10m Bobcat & Excavator to hire. Ph 5446 7105 or 0428 507 846

SINK double stainless steel, w/mixer tap, VGC, $100 Ph 5425 3152

SOFA bed, double, floral cream/pink, EC $100 Ph 5443 5275

STEERING wheel lock $20 Ph 5443 5275 SURE spread cast $40 Ph 5446 1310

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

TABLE, round, 120cm, + 4 chairs, 1 needs repair $70 Ph 0419 188 092

WATER TANKS AND DRUMS

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

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

TAPESTRY table runner, 130cm long, new $10ono 0476 077 570

TENT full floor 12ft x12ft, GC $80 Ph 0419 301 465

TENT 6ft x 10ft, one pole, full floor, GC $80 Ph 0419 301 465

TOMATO SEEDLINGS

Well grown,in big pots Many Varieties 3 for $4 76 Gill Ave E/hawk. Ph 0427 023 112

Sell your unwanted items in the Bendigo Weekly

ForSaleClassifieds Advertise 4 weeks for $30 or $35 with a photo*

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ONE ITEM ONLY per advert. $30 for 5 lines. Advert will run for four consecutive weeks. Alteration to PRICE ONLY. Non refundabe or transferable. Excludes: business adverts., ongoing sales, rental hire etc., for the purpose of ongoing profit, or Real Estate Listings. The publisher reserves the right to decline any booking.

Post: PO Box 324 Bendigo 3552 In Person: 37-39 View St Bendigo Deadline 2pm Thursdays

BSE dress, Sz 10, EC, $20 Ph 0427 343 499 CARAVAN Annexe 13.6ft x 8ft x6.6ft, GC $100 Ph 0419 301 465

PLEASE USE SPACES BETWEEN WORDS, AND NO HYPHENATED WORDS AT THE END OF EACH LINE

CHAIR, tub style, as new $45 ONO 5447 4979 CHILD'S size inflatable boat, with 2 paddles, EC $10 Ph 0476 077 570 CHILDS Toy Ukelele, Unused $10 Ph 0476 077 570 CLOTHING Womens Sz 16, asst, near new, Best offer! Ph 0422 485 573 DINING chairs x 4, wood, material seats $10ea Phone 0422 820 942 DINING table, solid timber Aust made, 6 seater, VGC $100 Ph 0427 343 499 DOLLS cradle, Good Condition, $8 ono Ph 0419 188 092

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BOATS

TOP SOIL

Lawn soil $35 p/m Garden Soil $45 p/m, includes local delivery 4, 6 and 10m avail. Garden rocks also avail. Phone 0418 306 548 or 0428 100 770

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

300 HUNTLY-FOSTERVILLE ROAD, WELLSFORD Saturday 8am-1pm, House decor, books, steel, clothes, canvases, lots more

45 HARPIN ST BENDIGO Sat 8am - 12 Christmas decorations, clothing, household items, toys and lots more, some free

WINE Barrells used, full size, Oak, $180 each Ph 0438 424 842 XBOX 360, 2 wireless S /W, + Forza Msport 3 & 4 EC $100 0419 254 980

GARAGE SALES

210 ASPINALL ST KANGAROO FLAT Saturday 7.30am start, household goods, toys, books, furniture, shoes, and much more!

WELLSFORD DRIVE EAST BENDIGO Sun 8am Collectables, bottles, dvd's, car workshop materials, fishtanks, xmas items and lots more stuff

WANTED TO BUY

WII Supermario Galaxy 1 & 2, + controller, as new $50 Ph 0419 254 980

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

SIMMIE CRT JUNORTOUN Saturday 8am - 2pm tools, toys, household items and more.

52 HORACE ST QUARRY HILL Saturday from 7am, household items, and furniture

74 VINE STREET BENDIGO Saturday 9am-3pm. Antique vintage retro furniture and bric a brac, lots of other stuff

8 KENSTON ST JACKASS FLAT Sat & Sun 8.30am 3.30pm, new and used clothes, shoes, kitchenware, and furniture

OLD bottles with town names or company names, Soda Syphons, Ginger beers, Marble, Milk bottles Etc. Single items or boxed lots. Cash Paid. Ph 0452 264 661 OLD woodworking carpenters tools, planes and books etc for collector/user Ph 0418 510 727. SECOND hand trailers wanted to buy Phone 0457 433 745 or 5446 8754 TRACTORS & farm machinery wanted. Going or not, cash paid, Ph 0429 393 221

PETS MALTESE X Bichon Frise puppies, 2 Male. 3 female. Wormed, Vet checked and M/Chipped, ready to go, $1000 Ph 5486 8377 or 0456 155 552 M/C 9560000105 26839, 526947, 564315, 27170, 26857

POULTRY

23 HIGHLAND WAY MAIDEN GULLY Saturday 8am-2pm, Books, bird cages, toys, kids games No early birds

EMMETT ST GOLDEN SQUARE Saturday 8am - 12pm Heaps of stuff, all cheap!

selling a cat or dog? 150 ST KILLIANS STREET WHITE HILLS Saturday Everything must go lots of bargins, Monster sale

274 MACKENZIE ST GOLDEN SQUARE Saturday 7.30am-3.30pm Clothes, household, and much more

27 JANELLE DR MAIDEN GULLY Saturday 8am - 11am, dryer, tv, dishwasher, Hall table, table, PC Screen, kids items

LOHMAN brown chooks, young, excellent layers, quality eggs, $15 each. Ph 0417 878 666

HIGHLAND WAY MAIDEN GULLY Saturday 7am-1pm, signs will be out. Books, Toys, Shoes, Clothes, Leg Master, Kitchenware and lots more

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

FLIGHTCRAFT 4.75mtre Ski & Fishing Boat, gal trailer, 100hp Johnstone motor, EC $8500 Ph 0497 794 856

CARAVANS & TRAILERS 2007 Ranger Trans Tourer, 17ft S/beds, toil /shwr, A/C, TV, Exc cond. $25,000 ONO Ph 5447 1348 or 0422 003 312

CARAVANS WANTED

We buy and consign Repairs & servicing Bendigo Caravan Centre 164 Midland Hwy EPSOM Ph 5448 4800 ENCLOSED Motorbike Trailer, EC, Tyres, bearings, wiring all A1 $2800 Ph 0432 287 992 GHC Camper Trailer, Q/S bed, toolbox, extra room, 12mths reg, Good conditon, little use. $5000 Ph 0487 354 356 SUNLINER Gem Motorhome, 2011 Fiat, Auto, 41,000km, sep toilet, shower, solar, rev cam, b/bar, slide out dining, a/con, 12mths Reg (YKL983), VGC, $95,000 Ph 0411 202 864

MOTOR BIKES HONDA XR400, 2000mod, full history since new, perfect oriG con, (Reg ZG075) $3000 Ph 0432 287 992

SALE ADS

$25

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AUTO

2002 WH Holden Statesman V6, 225, 000ks, bronze, Reg, mechanically sound, full serv history. $3500 ONO Ph 0412 196 876 (RVW311)

TOYOTA Yaris 08, silv, 3dr h/back 1.5L, Auto, 138,000ks, 1 owner, 2 new tyres, reg feb/19 $5800 Ph 0431 297 036 (1CR1CI)

2003 Mazda 323 hatch, auto, registered, (S02013) RWC, goes extremely well, $3500 ONO Ph 0411 783 230

VACC PRE PURCHASE INSPECTIONS ROADWORTHY CERTIFICATES

MECHANICS

COMPLETE CAR CARE

z Mechanical Repairs & Service z Auto electrical z Air Conditioning z Pensioner discounts

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

Jamie Hackett Motors Ph 5446 8635

TY 2009 Nissan Xtrail, New tyres, new rear brakes aircon, re gassed, RWC $10500 Ph 0407 322 414 (XKM032) 2004 Triton K Series Dual Cab, 4x4, auto ute, bull & Towbars, canopy, driving lights, no RWC. $4150 ONO Ph 5432 2258 (RJL507)

NISSAN Patrol SL, 3L Diesel, 193397ks, reg July 2019, VGC, $15,000 ono RWC Ph 0418 574 847 (TDF496)

SUZUKI Swift 2012, 1 owner, low ks, reg & RWC supplied, $5990 Phone 0413 710 933 (ZAD867) TOYOTA Corolla 1996, 1.8ltr, man, very low kms, EC, $2400 neg Ph 0408 383 221

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ADVERTISING THE SALE OF LIVESTOCK IN VICTORIA Under Victorian law, individuals must have a Property Identification Code (PIC) for properties on which they graze or keep the following livestock: Cattle, sheep, goats, pigs, alpaca, llamas, deer, horses or more than 50 poultry. It is now a legal requirement to include the PIC of the property at which the livestock are kept in any advertisement for the sale (including giving away or bartering) of those livestock. An alternative is to include the name and contact details of the livestock sales agent (if applicable) in the advertisement. It will be an offence for the vendor to fail to include the PIC in the advertisement, or for the media organisation who publishes the advertisement if it does not contain the required PIC.

VL Commodore wagon, 2009 International, auto, 168,880 kms,$11,250, with RWC Ph 0427 508 636 (XLY-270)

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OARSOME: Maddie Batters. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN

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Success on water BENDIGO paddlers continue to perform well at events across the region. Three Bendigo paddlers excelled at sprint events held last weekend at Eildon. The Victorian Downriver sprint titles were held on Saturday at the challenging slalom site. The new rock work made for a bigger main wave and a longer section of turbulent water, and there was a good turnout and everyone enjoyed the practice run and two timed runs. Times were

generally better on the second run. Imogen Douglass finished first in the under 18 junior female competition, James Humphry placed first in the under 18 junior male category, while Maddie Batters placed second in the open female class. Emerging superstar Ashlee Illott will compete in the kayaking sprint national grand prix next weekend, from Friday, December 7 – Sunday, December 9. The talented young-

ster will compete in several events and the local is expected to do well. Her program of events includes the K1 1000m, 500m and 200m. She will then team up with West Lake Canoe Club paddler Demi Bates and compete in the K2 1000m, 500m and 200m events followed by a K4 500m with Demi, Hanako Greuter and Isabelle Rupenovic. Bendigo Canoe Club officials say Ashlee has shown much promise in the sport

Hawks still on top SANDHURST posted 6/289 to comfortably defeat Strath Maristians (209) at the All Seasons Oval in last weekend’s Bendigo District Cricket Association action. Joel Murphy lead the way for Sandhurst with a patient century, while fellow opener Shasheen Fernando posted 97. The pair put on 171 for the opening wicket in a classy display of batting, while Craig Howard made 48 against his old side. White Hills proved too good for Bendigo. After dismissing the home side for just 147, White Hills made 204, and at stumps, Bendigo had made 6/145 in its second innings. Rhys Irwin took seven wickets for the match in a fine display, while Ollie Geary continued his good form with the willow, making 41 for White Hills. Huntly North Epsom easily accounted for Kangaroo Flat in their clash at True Brew Park. After dismissing the Roos for just 80, HNE reached 160

after 47.4 overs. In their second innings, Kangaroo Flat struggled again, dismissed for just 100. HNE then reached 1/21 to claim an important outright victory. Adam Ward took seven wickets for HNE, while Dylan Klemm took 5-47 for Kangaroo Flat in HNE’s first innings. Strathfieldsaye eased past Bendigo United’s 186 to post 9/254, with captain Ben Devanny top scoring with a fine 56, while Jack Stubbs made his best score so far this season with 41. For United, Adrian Cronin was undefeated on 60, and Chathura Damith claimed four wickets for the Jets. No play was possible in the match between Golden Square and Eaglehawk due to wet weather and the ground conditions. Eaglehawk remains on top of the BDCA ladder, just ahead of Sandhurst, Golden Square and Strathfieldsaye. A winless Bendigo United sits on the bottom of the ladder after five rounds.

of kayaking, and especially sprint racing. She was introduced to the sport via the Bendigo Academy of Sport, through the Bendigo Canoe Club some three years ago, and her progress from novice to a competent kayaker, in many disciplines of the sport, has been outstanding. The Catherine McAuley College student has already competed in various national and state events in sprint, marathon and white water kayaking events.

Townsville Fire head coach Claudia Brassard said she thought her charges did a better job on the defensive glass. “We didn’t give up many extra possessions – and we were good down the stretch. We also had multiple contributors which we’ve been talking about for weeks.” Such was the standard of the match that three of its combatants were named in the Round 7 WNBL team of the week, and Magden was named player of the week for her 15 points, 14 assists, and three steals. Batkovic’s 25 points (eight of which came in the fourth quarter), 16 rebounds, one steal and four blocks rightfully earned her spot in the team, while for Bendigo Spirit, Tobin’s 26 points, 19 rebounds, four assists, one steal and four blocks saw her also named the Spirit’s MVP. The Spirit remain in fourth place on the WNBL ladder with six wins and four losses, and the side heads into a tough away stretch that included a return encounter with the Townsville Fire last

night, then on Sunday the side plays the injury depleted Sydney Flames in Sydney at 5pm. Speaking ahead of last night’s return clash in Townsville, Pritchard said this was an opportunity for the Spirit players to redeem themselves and that the side had adopted a positive attitude leading into the five game road trip that lay ahead. “This is the defining moment of the season for us,” he said. “It’s great to be in a pressure situation because you only get that experience by being in it, making mistakes and then learning and being inspired by it.” Bendigo then travels to Perth to take on the top of the ladder Lynx on Friday, December 7, before heading to Canberra to play the second-placed Canberra Capitals and their star recruit, former Bendigo Spirit star player, Kelsey Griffin, just two days later. The Spirit then tackle the Dandenong Rangers on Sunday, December 16 at the Dandenong Stadium. The Spirit’s next home game is against the Townsville Fire, on Friday, December 21.

Berg aims for future victories A YOUNG star for South Bendigo, Emma Berg continues her build-up to the Australian All-Schools track and field titles at this Saturday’s round of Athletics Victoria shield action in Bendigo. Selected in Victoria’s team to contest the under-18s discus and shot put at the All Schools competition, Berg has dominated this season’s action at Flack Advisory Bendigo Region meets in Flora Hill. The teenager from Swan Hill is likely to contest discus and shot put at the December 2 meet at the La Trobe University Bendigo athletics complex in Retreat Road. Berg’s clubmate, Taryn Furletti is also bound for the All Schools championships to be run from December 7 to 9 in Cairns. Furletti will race in the under16s 3000m run and 3000m steeplechase in the far north. Saturday’s program at LUBAC

RACING: Athletes will compete in graded heats of the 200m dash. includes the 3000m run. First event in the seventh round of AV Shield hosted by Athletics Bendigo will be the hammer throw at 1.30pm. Other events on the field program are high jump, triple jump, and pole vault. Track action kicks off at 1.30pm when sprint hurdles are contested. Several graded heats of the 100m and 200m dash and the 800m will

be run. Distance options for the walk are 1500m or 3000m. Victoria’s squad for the AllSchools includes Bendigo Harriers’ sprint star Antonio Vaitohi in the under-16s 100m and 200m. Now racing for Old Melburnians, Fraser Symons, who previously competed with Harriers, is in the under-18s 110m and 400m hurdles on the All Schools program.

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World’s best set to serve THE world Junior Table Tennis Championships will be held in Bendigo from Sunday, with the globe’s best young table tennis players in action at Bendigo Stadium. It’s the first time the annual event has come to Oceania since its inception in 2003, and Australia’s best young talent will be looking to improve on their 2017 performances in Italy where both the girls’ and boys’ team finished 18th overall. With the likes of China, Japan and Germany in the midst, the Aussies will be underdogs, but will also enjoy a home ground advantage. Current national under 18 Girls’ singles champion Parleen Kaur will spearhead Australia’s efforts in the girls’ events, and the Victorian has been racking up international experience as she looks to cash in when the World Junior Championships comes to her home turf. “I competed in Italy last year and it was a great experience. It was my first time at the event

STRONG FINISH: The BJC enjoyed a healthy profit for the 2017/18 season. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN

New chairman elected LONG time committee member Rod Caldow was elected chairman of the Bendigo Jockey Club at Tuesday’s annual general meeting. Mr Caldow replaces Margot Falconer who served three years as the organisation’s inaugural female president but remains on the committee, while banking industry executive Darren Lewis has been elected to the committee. Incumbent committee members Rod Caldow,

Brendan Keane and Jan Boynton were also re-elected, while the club announced a profit of $368,706 for the 2017/18 season. The strong result reflects a 58 per cent increase from the previous season and was the club’s strongest result in eight years. Jack Lyons will serve as vice chairman, and Jan Boynton remains as treasurer. Mr Lewis joins the committee with a background

in project management and strategic and operational planning, which he has acquired during 20 years working within the banking industry. Mr Caldow said it was a great honour to be re-elected by the BJC members and to be elected as the club’s chairman by his fellow committee members. “I would like to sincerely thank the contribution of out-going chair Margot Fal-

coner who served three years as the club’s chair and 15 years on the committee. “Margot was the first female elected onto the BJC committee as well as being the first female chair, so she has certainly been a trailblazer within our club and indeed the racing industry.” He said Mr Lewis was a passionate racing enthusiast who brings a professional skill set that would be greatly beneficial to the club.

and it was fantastic to be playing against the world’s best,” Kaur said. “I will be looking to use the experience to improve on 2017’s performance, and the home ground advantage should help the team perform to their best.” Along with Kaur, the girls team is comprised of Michelle Wu, Rebekah Stanley and Danni-Elle Townsend. Meanwhile, Benjamin Gould will lead the charge for the boys’ team and will be one to watch. Gould recently competed at the 2018 Buenos Aires Youth Olympic Games and is ranked world number 39, so has what it takes to mix things up with the powerhouse countries. Along with Gould, the boys team will also feature Mateo Dvorani, Nicholas Lum and Finn Luu. More than 150 athletes will be in action from December 2 – December 9 at Bendigo Stadium. Tickets are available at ticketek.com.au

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THE Bendigo Spirit’s overtime loss to defending champions the Townsville Fire is best described as the one that got away, after an epic encounter saw 10 lead changes and 11 ties before the visitors pulled away in the final moments of Saturday’s game. Turnovers once again hurt the Spirit, and another sluggish start saw the home side take a one point lead at the end of the opening quarter. By the main break, the lead was just two points, and at three-quarter time the scores were locked up at 56-56 and the game was there to be won. Nothing could separate the sides in regulation time, and Townsville hit the front with less than 30 seconds to play before Nadeen Payne (17 points, eight rebounds) responded to put the Spirit back in front by a solitary point. A dominating Suzy Batkovic was then controversially fouled, but could only convert one free-throw to send the game into overtime. It was the visitors who found an extra gear in overtime, with Opals star Tess Madgen (15 points, 14 assists) and Micaela Cocks (12 points, six assists) leading the way. Batkovic (25 points, 16 rebounds, four blocks) and Rebecca Tobin (26 points, 19 rebounds, four blocks) enjoyed a close tussle all game. Spirit head coach Simon Pritchard told ABC Radio it was disappointing to lose such a close game, but the team had to deal with it and move on. He paid tribute to his side and said they had “played their hearts out”, and would look to channel their frustrations over the loss into securing an important away victory against the side that has won three of the last four WNBL championships.

World champs in Bendigo THE world’s best young table tennis players have arrived in Bendigo for the junior world championships, which start this weekend at Bendigo Stadium. – Story Page 31

CONTENDER: Australia’s Parleen Kaur. Photo: Courtesy APAC Sport Media

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