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Christmas concert has real appeal TICKETS are on sale for the Kids’ Christmas Concert on Sunday, December 23. The concert at the Bendigo Stadium features performers from the Bendigo Theatre Company. Money raised will go to the Bendigo Health Christmas Appeal, with funds going towards buying a new volunteer-driven patient transport bus.

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Clear way on paths PROPERTY owners and occupiers have been urged to ensure the pedestrian pathways outside their properties are free from hazards from over-hanging branches and shrubs.

City of Greater Bendigo safe and healthy environment manager Caroline Grylls said the council has recently received several complaints about plants and branches protruding on or over footpaths.

“Residents are encouraged to take reasonable steps to maintain and make their property a safe place to walk past, ensuring there is no danger of causing injury or lack of confidence in getting around the streets.

“If a resident believes there is a problem, we suggest a quick conversation with the owner or occupier but if this doesn’t work, contact the council and an inspection of the property will be arranged.”

THE Reserve Bank of Australia this week opted to keep the nation’s official cash rate on hold at a record low 1.5 per cent, closing out the year in the same cash rate position it adopted in August 2016.

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CREDIT SQUEEZE: Loans may be harder to secure. home renovations sector which has enjoyed its busiest quarter in 14 years during the three months to September.

Chief economist Shane Garrett said while GDP grew by a fairly disappointing 0.3 per cent during the September 2018 quarter, home renovations activity provided more cheer.

“The volume of renovations work rose by 4.5 per cent during the quarter alone and was 11 per cent higher than a year ago.

“Times have often been tough for Australia’s home renovations market over the past decade but today’s figures show that the market is now bigger than at any time since mid-2004.”

Mr Garrett said while new home building scaled new records recently, the performance of renovations activity has been puzzling and had failed to replicate this strong performance.

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of the renovations market during the September 2018 quarter is linked to the fact that interest rates are very low and remarkably stable at this time,” he said.

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“Australia’s home renovations industry may be an unintended beneficiary of the tougher lending policies.

“Looking further out, we are almost certain to see further gains for home renovations. More detached houses were built in the late 1980s in Australia than at any time before or since. More and more of these will be begging for major renovations work in the coming years.”

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THE Bendigo Chinese Association has embraced gender equity to overturn a tradition that dictates only males can carry the City’s impressive Imperial dragons in the annual Easter gala parade.

Announcing the move this week, BCA president Doug Lougoon said Greater Bendigo’s new Imperial dragon, Dai Gum Loong, will be a champion for equal opportunity, with both women and men to carry him on his debut next Easter.

In Bendigo, traditionally women carry ‘female’ dragons and men carry ‘male’ dragons. Greater Bendigo’s previous two Imperial dragons, Sun Loong and Loong, are male and Dai Gum Loong will be also.

About 70 people are needed to carry him and a further 30 people are needed in reserve to swap with carriers to give them a rest when they need it along the parade route.

Mr Lougoon said the arrival of Dai Gum Loong was an opportunity to create a new tradition for dragon

carriers in Bendigo.

“The importance of supporting equality is not lost on the Bendigo Chinese Association.”

A once-in-a-lifetime spectacle featuring a range of Chinese parading dragons is being planned for Easter 2019, and although important heritage-related permission is yet to be granted and restoration funding for some smaller parading dragons is still to be approved, the Bendigo Chinese Association and the Golden Dragon Museum want to bring out the maximum number of dragons to support the first appearance of Dai Gum Loong.

It is expected both original Imperial dragons, Loong, and Sun Loong will lead the parade and introduce Dai Gum Loong to his new home and show him the way along the streets of central Bendigo.

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by Yar Loong (night dragon), Gansu Loong (dragon from Gansu), Ming Loong and Ping Loong (bright and

peace dragons), Siu Lok Loong (little happy dragon), Choi Loong (competitive dragon) and Gwong Loong (shining dragon).

Approximately 320 people will be needed to carry the dragons, and women will be able to carry Dai Gum Loong, Ping Loong, Siu Lok Loong and Gwong Loong.

Golden Dragon Museum general manager Anita Jack said the 2019 Gala Parade would be a special moment in Bendigo’s history.

“I am so excited for Dai Gum Loong’s arrival and we thought there was no better way to welcome him than to plan this incredible celebration. It will be one of the best street parties Bendigo has ever seen,” Ms Jack said.

“To help make this moment memorable, we will needs lots of volunteers to bring our dragons to life. It will be a fun and rewarding job, but it will require an element of cardio fitness.”

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Town hall’s new look CONSERVATION repair works will start on the Bendigo Town Hall this month.

The restoration works will include significant roof, window and door repairs, painting, repairs to the external façade including the removal of existing paint and the application of a new coating system to protect the exterior of the building.

City of Greater Bendigo council’s Andy Walker said due to its age, the restoration works are important.

“Our public heritage buildings are one of Greater Bendigo’s best assets and it’s important to undertake regular conservation works to protect and maintain them,” Mr Walker said.

“The Bendigo Town Hall is one of Greater Bendigo’s most iconic heritage buildings and since the mid 1990s we have invested considerable funds to not only revitalise the building inside and out, but also to maintain it so that it can continue to be enjoyed and used by the people of Greater Bendigo.

“This latest round of conservation works will be undertaken in several stages over the next few years commencing with the roof repair work.

This work will see the removal and replacement of the boxed guttering, repairs to the roof framework and roof slates.

The council is funding the roof repairs which are expected to cost about $450,000 and are expected to be completed by February.

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Land grab a close call

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BENDIGO came close to winning the right to compulsorily acquire land owned by the Carter family at Marong to develop as a business park.

Victorian Planning Authority executive director of regional planning Brett Davis told a community forum Wednesday night the council’s “strategic application of the approach for land was not disputed”, ahead of planning minister Richard Wynne’s decision to reject the bid.

“So we are building on the hard work and that 16 years of council’s knowledge and refining it to the next phase,” Mr Davis said, qualifying the statement by saying he had not been involved in finding new

land until after Mr Wynne’s decision.

“This is not a start again by any stretch of the imagination and we are very cognisant of the fact of that and the community should be as well.

“This was a near miss, this was not a long way miss, and a lot of this work will take it forward.”

That would make it easier to hit a mid-2109 target the council has put on finding land and starting the process to make it available.

Getting through the red tape will help attract businesses, Bendigo Manufacturing Group chairman Mark Brennan told the 30-strong audience at the forum, convened to inform the council about what they wanted in a industrial land strategy.

And there were signs the council is willing to accept a different approach other than just relying on a big parcel of land such as the 311 hectares at Marong where farmer owners Max and Pauline Carter had rejected at least two offers to buy the land.

Mr Davis said he hoped not to have to go down the path of forcible acquisition again.

He agreed Bendigo could support the land development approach in Melbourne of multiple areas defined as employment hubs rather than by their sector of business. Mr Davis said he had noted another approach where one businesses on a large tract of land had attracted others in time.

Bendigo manufacturing stalwart Don Erskine suggested multi-

ple sites focussing on commercial activity rather than manufacturing was more sustainable.

“Manufacturing is disappearing right across Australia and Victoria, but employment hubs... are growing everywhere and in Bendigo we have an ideal opportunity to have a number of these scattered around the city,” Mr Erskine said.

“We are still employing people in industry but it is much smaller.

“I have listened to the argument about all these industries that want to expand and the ones coming into town and between myself, the council and some of the real estate agents, we get notified about most of these and there is very little that have got substance and that are going to be developed.”

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Bendigo chief executive Craig Niemann said in the past two months, the council had received “eight approaches from businesses looking for industrial land in our municipality, ranging from less than a hectare to over 20 hectares and some of those we just can’t accommodate anymore”.

“So this is becoming a very important piece of work that has to happen very quickly.

“These businesses range from construction through to heavy manufacturing.”

He said freight movement had become a more important consideration.

Mr Davis said Bendigo should ideally plan for “what if” opportunities rather than just those that were known.

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ADDED DRIVE: This famous team is raising cash for Bendigo Health. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN

Funds aim to ease health travel stress BENDIGO Health has kicked off its annual Christmas appeal with the aim of raising money to buy a new bus to drive patients to appointments and back.

The bus service, operated by volunteers, transports more than 300 patients every month to appointments, according to Bendigo Health Foundation fundraising manager Rachel Mason.

The cost of replacing the bus will be about $70,000, with patients from out of town undertaking treatment at the hospital rely on the lift.

Max and Beryle Mason were staying at Bendigo Health’s Lucan Street patient accommodation while undergoing daily cancer treatment.

“Being country people this trans-

port service has taken the worry away around driving and finding our way around at this difficult time,” Mr Mason said.

“Despite the challenges the volunteers made us feel comfortable and we even shared a few jokes.”

To donate to the appeal, go to www. bendigohealthfoundation.org.au

TODAY’S forecast searing temperatures has signalled the arrival of summer, with the mercury tipped to soar past 39 degrees.

The hot weather is expected to continue into next week, with maximums above 31 degrees forecast each day through until at least next Wednesday.

The hot weather will also help quicken the curing of grasslands across the region, and lead to increased fire danger, which is expected to be severe in parts of north west Victoria today.

Central and northern Victorian residents have been reminded to take extra care with older family members and pets throughout the hot weather, with a cool change expected to impact on southern areas only from tomorrow.

The onset of hot summer weather comes as the Country Fire Authority releases information showing just one in 10 Victorians living in areas at high risk of bushfire say they would “leave early” on days of high fire danger.

That’s the lowest proportion in the past seven years of the CFA’s Bushfire Community Survey, undertaken annually since 2009-10, which recorded a peak of 15 per cent in 2012.

However, the number of people who said they would ‘stay and defend’ also dropped to 13 per cent, a year after it recorded a high

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Instead, a third of respondents said they would leave as soon as they knew a fire was threatening their town or suburb, while a quarter said they would do as much as possible to protect their property but leave if they felt threatened by the fire.

Another 10 per cent said they would wait to see what the fire was like before deciding whether to stay or leave, while seven per cent said they would wait for police, fire or emergency services to tell them what to do on the day.

Deputy chief officer Stephanie Rotarangi said those who waited too long to leave, or who were not adequately prepared to defend their property could be risking their lives and those of firefighters.

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Labor pain at booths

By SHARON KEMP

BENDIGO East MP Jacinta Allan has flagged the Labor Party will seek to quarantine the use of its name in future elections after its booth workers claimed voters were confused about whether they were voting for Victorian Labor or the Democratic Labour Party.

The DLP’s logo included on the ballot paper makes prominent the word ‘labour’ above the party’s initials.

The logo was also used on how-to-vote cards and policy hand outs.

The tactic, and the deliberate campaigning by the DLP identifying the party as ‘labour”, is understood to have caused tension between candidates and booth workers of Victorian Labor and DLP in pre-poll canvassing, and led to both parties registering complaints with the Victorian Electoral Commission.

But DLP secretary Stephen Campbell said Victorian Labor had tried and failed numerous times to reserve the word for itself and no party could own the word ‘liberal’ or ‘labour’.

Mr Campbell confirmed his party had deliberately campaigned as another labour party during the state election, despite having no links with unions.

But he said it was unlikely the DLP took any votes off Labor.

“People aren’t stupid, they know the difference between the parties,” he said, adding that La-

bor enjoyed a swing in the election of both houses.

The DLP applied in August to register its logo to appear on the ballot paper for the November election, but under electoral law it can be rejected if it resembles another logo so that it will confuse voters, or it suggests some sort of connection with the other party.

Mr Campbell said Victorian Labor had objected, but the VEC approved the design.

A VEC spokesperson said a decision by the commission was reviewable within 28 days of the decision being made, a deadline which has expired.

The spokesperson said any amendments to the Electoral Act would be a matter for Parliament to consider.

Accepting victory on Monday at the declaration of the poll for Bendigo East, Ms Allan said Labor would take the issue up with the commission.

“There are probably a couple of things we will be taking up centrally with the VEC, about some of the issues that arose during the activities in prepoll and particularly a bit of a look at how parties get registered might be something we will take up over the coming months and years,” she said.

“I think it is something the electoral commission more broadly and the parliament more broadly can look at, particularly how some of the minor parties can register themselves and what we saw transpire on the booths.”

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REMEMBERING: Volunteers Marion Eason and Eva Chalmer. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN

Remembrance trees launched BENDIGO Health’s Palliative Care Trees of Remembrance launches today at the Bendigo Marketplace providing people with a way to remember their loved ones for Christmas.

The idea is to write special message and hang a bauble on the Trees of Remembrance making it is a spe-

cial way to include them at holiday time.

Coming into its 19th year, the trees are also a means of raising community awareness about palliative care, and to raise money to support the work of volunteers in the sector.

A gold coin donation is appre-

ciated but not essential.

Volunteers will be at the trees from today until next Thursday, December 13, from 10am to 3pm.

People wanting to find out more information about the trees can contact the Bendigo Health Palliative Care volunteer coordinator on 0439 825 271.

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A smart and appy city

By SHARON KEMP

SMART initiatives on Bendigo’s horizon include a weather dashboard containing data from households all over the city, and an app that identifies parking spots.

In lieu of a recent Smart Cities deal from the federal government, the City of Greater Bendigo is forging ahead with its own smart applications.

City of Greater Bendigo manager of strategy Trevor Budge said the weather innovation will be rolled out early next year, when it will call for households already with the relevant weather gather-

ing technology to link its information into a broader digital collection point that will ultimately display on an online dashboard.

The innovation will require gateway towers, two of which have already been erected.

Mr Budge said the parking app was further away from being fully developed but at completion would ideally allow people to drivers to book disabled car parks in Bendigo.

Initially, it could show drivers what a car park looked like and include information such as size and proximity, fees and availability.

Bendigo won funding from

the Smart Cities program when it was picked to pilot a new webbased urban heat map to help residents identify and avoid urban hot spots when walking or cycling.

The council will test the technology on behalf of all Australian cities and will be coordinated

by RMIT and La Trobe universities.

It aims to use a platform that integrates freely available, satellite-derived land surface temperatures to inform users of the location of urban hot spots.

Otherwise, Bendigo has missed out in other funding rounds, including the latest

round, despite putting in applications.

The Australian Local Government Association has urged the federal government to broaden the initiative or risk leaving regional communities behind in competing for business development and jobs.

“All communities, whether they be in the major capitals or in regional towns, need to be future-ready,” ALGA argues in a federal election wish list.

“Linked-up, smart communities will foster decentralisation and ensure equitable access to the benefits of the knowledge economy.”

Hybrid bus on the road COMMUTERS will see quieter and more efficient bus travel next week, with a new hybrid green machine set to hit Bendigo streets.

The new bus, being trialled for the next three months, uses a dual hybrid diesel model, with its core component a kinetic energy restoration system which generates and stores energy from braking, to then power the vehicle forward.

It starts travel in hybrid, moves to a combination of hybrid and diesel, before the diesel takes over once the bus reaches beyond 30 kilometres per hour, also acting as backup to the hybrid operation.

The Volvo bus is expected to bring up to 40 per cent in fuel reduction.

Fleet Manager at Christian’s Bus Company Michael Christian said Bendigo’s network and hot summer temperatures will work well to test the suitability of the bus, with success mean-

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“The industry is always trying to produce smarter, greener, cleaner technology, so this is certainly a step in that direction,” he said.

“Global warming is a real topic, and we’re doing what we can to play our part, by firstly running the public transport network to provide an alternative mode of transport to getting in the car, but also running fuel-efficient vehicles.”

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Back to grass roots

By SHARON KEMP

CAMPAIGNING: Kevin Bailey.

His preferences helped elect Labor’s Gedd Kearney over Greens’ candidate Alex Bhathal, and he is unrepentant despite his disdain for what he sees as Labor’s role in promoting political correctness.

“It should be about diversity of opinion, not diversity of skin colour or sexual orientation,” Mr Bailey said about what he

regards as a gagging by the cultural elite of right-wing views.

“At the moment, the official view is the state-sponsored view, and the cultural elite had taken control of the government, the media, and schools.”

The Liberal party had abandoned conservative voters, Mr Bailey said, but the Conservatives were seeking to become the third political force in Australia, killing off the Greens in the process.

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AN organised Australian Conservatives party is canvassing regional Victoria ahead of the federal election, seeking to cut down the Greens’ opportunities in the Senate.

But if you are expecting to see the face of candidate Kevin Bailey on billboards, think again.

The party has created a social network app through which it hopes to recruit a grass roots base to do its campaigning.

It rewards users’ efforts by elevating their status, from intern, to supporter, to activist, to organiser.

Supporters are identified in the first place using an algorithm that shows whether they are likely to vote conservative.

The party believes regular church-going correlates with voting preferences.

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paigners score by passing on posts or liking the Conservatives’ social media, the more information they can access, even the addresses of locals most likely to vote for them making them available to door knock.

Raising the profile of Senator Cory Bernardi’s young political party, Mr Bailey has toured regional Victoria in the past weeks meeting with members, and he will tour the region again in February in the lead up to the election being called.

He predicts he will need to raise and spend $1 million to win a Senate seat representing Victoria.

He will need a quota of 14.3 per cent of first preference votes.

Mr Bailey won considerable media time when he ran for the Conservatives in the lower house seat of Batman, coming third.

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An artist’s life in pictures ICONIC artist Frida Kahlo is well known for her self-referential artworks, but a new exhibition at the Bendigo Art Gallery reveals another aspect of her artistic life and interests.

Drawn from the extensive archive of the Casa Azul (Blue House) and curated by photography historian Pablo Ortiz Monasterio, the exhibition includes photographic highlights from Kahlo’s personal collection.

Throughout Kahlo’s life, she collected photographic images, often intervening on them with paint, written words or lipstick kisses. A number were also used as reference material for her work.

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The call of Nepal

COME the school holidays, some people head up to the coast or take a cruise or sit by the pool; but not so Jenine Threlfall.

For the sixth year in a row she will be leaving Australia on Boxing Day and flying to Nepal, where aided by sponsorship from friends and service club,s she will be supporting individuals, families and communities in remote areas of Nepal.

“Organisations like the Kawanis Club have also been wonderful and they know that donations go directly to the people,” Ms Threlfall said.

“Every year I manage to get sponsorship and as I go back regularly I can report on the progress that the children and their families are making.”

Ms Threlfall’s daughter, 23-year-old Lauren, has accompanied Jenine to Nepal on three occasions and is heavily involved in the running of the education programs.

This year, Ms Threlfall is excited that her eldest daughter, 26-year-old Cherie, will also join them on the adventure.

For the first time, Ms Threlfall is hoping to raise money by organising The Nepal–Ease fundraiser at Belvoir Park Estate on Sunday, between 2pm and 6pm.

Light snacks will be available for sale as will wine, beer and soft drinks – EFTPOS available.

The event is being supported by Greg McClure of Belvoir Park Estate.

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IN THE BAG: Maudee Egan, Gail Thomson, Joy Bruce and Kim Lowe. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN

Helping to share dignity THE Rotary Club of Bendigo is this year supporting It’s in the Bag – the Christmas project of Share the Dignity.

It’s a simple and heartwarming project that makes a positive difference in the lives of vulnerable women in our area.

Rotary’s Kim Lowe explained how the idea works.

“Choose a handbag you no longer use – pop in a card or thoughtful note and show her someone cares,” she said.

“Your donation to our initiative will be given to homeless women or women at risk in the Bendigo region.

“Please deliver your empty handbags to Reilly’s Home Appliances, 119-121 Mitchell Street.”

Ms Lowe said the group also needed cash donations to buy toiletries.

“If you, or anyone you know, would also like to make a donation towards the cost of toiletries to fill the bags, the donation can be made by direct credit

to Bendigo Bank BSB: 633 000, account: 106 154 685, Rotary Club of Bendigo with the reference: InBag. “The Rotary Club of Bendigo will have a collating day to fill the bags with toiletries and love,” Ms Lowe said.

“Then a representative from Share the Dignity will collect and arrange distribution of the handbags.

“The women who receive the bag have the opportunity to choose which bag they would love for themselves.”

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A 49-strong aerial firefighting fleet is in Victoria in time for summer.

Emergency Management Commissioner Andrew Crisp launched the state’s biggest-ever fleet, as well as the government’s summer-fire awareness campaign this week.

The 2018-19 fleet has expanded water-bombing ability, increased water capacity and upgrades to the existing aircraft models.

It features a mix of water-bombing helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft.

“Night firebombing in Victoria will be used as an extension of day operations, meaning aircraft will be able to assist ground crews on fires for longer.

It will only be used in the right circumstances and on the right fires,” he said.

“The two large air tankers will be available to respond to fires in Victoria from Wednesday.

“Our aircrane Christine will be joined by Delilah, our second aircrane in midDecember.”

Mr Crisp said Victoria is well placed and resourced for what could be a long hot summer.

The Bushfire Natural Hazards CRC outlook indicates that Victoria will face an above normal fire season in East Gippsland and a normal fire season across

HIGH FLYER: Air coverage has grown with 49 aircraft this summer. the rest of the state.

“In Victoria we will have fires. Despite the rain, there is underlying dryness in some areas of our state and the Bureau of Meteorology has indicated Victoria is on track to have one of the 10 driest springs on record,” Mr Crisp said.

“On the weekend we had around 57 grassfires, and some of these were on a total fire ban day, which means that these were preventable fires if people had been attuned to the conditions.

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Pop up in the mall WORK has started to install a vibrant and colourful Pop-Up Park designed to re-energise the central section of Hargreaves Mall and entice people to visit more and stay a little longer.

Mayor Margaret O’Rourke said the new installation in Hargreaves Mall was one of the key actions in the Transforming the City Centre Action Plan which was developed in close partnership with the City’s Retail Stakeholder Group and the community.

“As a result of the close consultation with retailers and the community, innova-

tive and creative ways were regarded as highly effective methods to attract more people, more often to the city centre, and to give them a reason to stay longer,” Cr O’Rourke said.

The Pop-Up Park, is a play on Bendigo being known as a City in the Forest, with the Pop-Up Park turning it on its head and being a Forest in the City.

Deputy Mayor Rod Fyffe will officially unveil the PopUp Park at the Moonlight Market in Hargreaves Mall on Saturday, December 15, at about 5.45pm.

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Choice of carols THE tree’s been decorated, shortbread’s in the oven, and the presents are getting wrapped – and now all that’s left to make that Christmas cheer a little brighter, is some carols.

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They’ll be joined by Marist College Choir, Fr Rob Galea, St Francis and St Peters combined Primary Schools choir and more.

Then, across town in Eaglehawk, the community will gather

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There will be a free sausage sizzle from 6pm, a visit from Santa, and performances from Bendigo Baptist Band, Sing Australia Choir, Eaglehawk Citizens Brass Band and local schools.

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Bendigo Weekly – Friday, December 7, 2018 TWILIGHT IN CASTLEMAINE THE Castlemaine Artists Market has been getting around for 13 years.

The market celebrates the diverse creative endeavours of members of the Castlemaine community and neighbouring towns.

Coming up in collaboration with the market is the annual twilight market.

This will be held on Friday, December 14.

Sip on a cocktail and peruse the offerings and find that extra special Christmas gift.

Pottery, fashion, beauty, home and garden, visual arts are just a few niches you’ll expect to find.

Enjoy delicious boutique food offerings, coffee, live music and entertainment for the kids.

It’s on at the Western Reserve, Castlemaine, across the road from the farmers market.

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WATCH OUT: For the new crossing on View Street. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN

View crossing installed PEDESTRIANS have been given right of way on View Street with the opening of a new zebra crossing in front of the Bendigo Art Gallery.

The crossing was part of $1 million in works undertaken by the City of Greater Bendigo coun-

cil , which also saw the CBD speed limit dropped to 40 kilometers per hour, and pedestrian improvements made to the roundabouts of Edwards and Queen streets, Hargreaves and Edward streets, and Hargreaves and Mundy streets.

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Lisa Adams, whose store is in front of the new crossing, said it was beneficial for pedestrians in the area, especially school students.

However, she expected the real indication of its use would be when a major exhibition hits the gallery.

Works are still under way on Lyttleton Terrace, Hopetoun and Mundy Streets, as part of the project, expected to be complete in March.

The TAC’s Safe System Road Infrastructure Program have funded the works.

THE Christmas trees are in at Rodilesa, what’s more you can support the CFA with all profits from the sales of trees from Rodilesa and the Junortoun store going directly to the Junortoun Fire Brigade.

All trees are $45, and the store can arrange for your tree to be delivered by the Fire Brigade.

NEW AT THE THEATRE SYNCHRONICITY Theatre Company has joined with the JB Osborne Theatre in Kangaroo Flat, to become the resident theatre company.

The venue has a grand history of theatre in Bendigo and Synchronicity aims to resurrect the once thriving facility. Synchronicity is having a season launch at the theatre on Thursday, December 13 at 7.30pm.

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Common ground in artworks THE latest exhibition at the Arnold Street Gallery features the watercolour paintings of local artist Gary Vaughan.

The apt title of the exhibition Common Ground reflects a comparison between the landscapes of Tuscany in Italy and Mt Alexander in Australia. Nice work if you can get it.

Vaughan is a Bendigo-based artist whose work looks at themes around the idea of ”place”.

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we experience place and the consequences it might have on our lives.

“During the past 12 months I have immersed myself in the landscape which has enchanted me,” Vaughan said.

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“Each place represents an image of human imposition on the landscape.

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BENDIGO is extremely fortunate to be home to many truly world class sporting and recreation facilities, including the new look Bendigo Stadium.

Back in May, we celebrated the official opening of a major $23.5 million upgrade to one of our city’s most popular sporting precincts which has given the stadium, and indeed our community, something we should all be extremely proud of.

The facility also features three multi-purpose basketball, netball and volleyball courts, with retractable seating that can be extended to create a 4,000-seat show court arena capable of hosting major national and international sporting events and concerts.

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This visionary project was made possible by a $5 million Victorian Government Community Sports Infrastructure Fund grant, with further funding provided by the City of Greater Bendigo and Bendigo Stadium.

The new show court is the beginning of an exciting new chapter for Bendigo Stadium, and for Bendigo.

It’s just over six months since we opened the doors to our sensational new show court, and here at Bendigo Stadium, we believe the best is yet to come.

We want to grow the revitalised stadium to even greater national prominence, we want to deliver an amazing player experience and fill the show court arena with the best international sport and live entertainment.

Bendigo Stadium is forging strong relationships with many national and international sporting organisations as part of its commitment to excellence and to delivering premium experiences to the Bendigo community and beyond.

We were extremely proud to host the

world famous Harlem Globetrotters back in April, just prior to the new court’s opening, and to also host the Australian Boomers in a World Cup qualifier match against Kazakhstan in September. A few days later, the NBL Blitz brought some of the biggest names in Australian basketball to Bendigo, giving local fans the chance to watch some of their sporting heroes in action right here in Bendigo.

Bendigo Stadium is also home to its own world-class basketball team, going around in a world-class stadium, producing world-class results in the Women’s National Basketball League.

After 12 games, the Bendigo Spirit is in fourth position on the WNBL ladder, and has consistently beaten teams that include some of the biggest names in the sport in this country.

The team itself is full of quality athletes, the league is full of national and international stars, and the sport hasn’t been this popular since the heyday of the 1990s.

What this team has achieved and is achieving, deserves to be experienced by more people in our community.

The Spirit players are outstanding role models both on and off the court, and they are laying the foundations for the next generation of basketball stars to emerge in years to come.

That commitment to excellence that exists in the Bendigo Spirit also extends to our men’s and women’s Braves teams that compete in the South East Australia Basketball League.

It also extends to everything else that we do here at the Bendigo Stadium.

You can’t undertake an expansion as big and as bold as the one we have without expecting to take everything you do to a new level.

And we have.

There’s been national championships in gymnastics and table tennis won and lost under the stadium’s roof, and the world junior table tennis titles have been contested right here in Bendigo, at Bendigo Stadium over the past. This

is the first time these prestigious titles have been staged in the Oceania region since their inception in 2004, and the tournament will undoubtedly feature many future world and Olympic stars of the sport.

And every week, more than 12,000 people vote with their feet by passing through the doors to this incredible place to play sport or to experience something the stadium has to offer.

Diversity is a key part of our plan to grow Bendigo Stadium so that even more people have an opportunity to experience this world class facility.

We’ve hosted major music concerts and gala functions, including for the past two years, the legendary Bendigo’s Biggest Ever Blokes Lunch prostate cancer fundraiser.

We love to support the community we are part of, and so we will continue to look for opportunities to bring more value and benefits for Bendigo.

Bendigo’s sense of community support is legendary.

For more than 150 years we have come together to stand up for those who need it most.

Bendigo, we value your ongoing support, as we continue to make Bendigo proud.

Nathan O’Neill CEO Bendigo Stadium Limited

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Life Members of Bendigo Basketball will vividly remember the original two courts (now courts 9 and 10) officially opened in 1976 at Bendigo Stadium, but few are likely to ever forget what stands on the site at 91 Inglis St, West Bendigo now.

Bendigo Stadium has always been the heartland for grassroots basketball, volleyball and netball in greater Bendigo and now those beginnings are complemented with a world class 4000 seat arena, fit to host national and international level sport and large-scale events. Thanks to the support from the Victorian State Government, City of Greater Bendigo and the Bendigo community the new $23.65 million development allows people from around Australia to converge on a regional Victorian city to experience all the big smoke has to offer.

On May 25 this year, the “Grand Opening Series” commenced to show case this magnificent structure, firstly playing host to almost 3300 spectators at the Bendigo Braves double header against Sandringham Sabres. This Friday night spectacle was followed on the Saturday evening with an official Gala Dinner for 250 people on the show court.

The dinner saw members of state and local government, local, state and national sporting identities, life members and a host of contributors attend the unveiling of the opening plaque while enjoying a beautifully prepared 3 course meal and musical entertainment to compliment.

What’s a Grand Opening without a free family day that allows Bendigo families to come and walk through the facility, watch representative basketball, magic shows, live entertainment and experience all the joy that comes with activation spaces provided by The Zone. This is exactly what was on offer on the Sunday of the Grand Opening Series.

An estimated 5500 people got to experience the new Bendigo Stadium over the three days of the Opening Series and no one went away disappointed, with the events receiving high praise in the media, on Social networks and through the return of the Bendigo community in the weeks that followed.

Since the Grand Opening Series, the Bendigo Stadium has continued to cement itself as a true sporting and events destination, hosting a wide array of national and international athletes and entertainers and providing the community ample opportunities to see their idols in full swing.

Some of the marquee events experienced in the 5 months since the launch include…

• One Hot Country Night featuring Lee Kernaghan • State league volleyball • National roller derby • Creators Markets • National Junior Volleyball • NBL preseason game Melbourne United vs Sydney Kings • Aussie Rock Royalty show ft Ross Wilson & Molly Meldrum • Battle in the Goldfields international boxing event • FIBA World Cup Qualifier Australian Boomers vs Kazakhstan • NBL Blitz preseason tournament ft all 8 NBL teams • National Taekwondo Championships • National Veterans Table Tennis Championships • The launch of 12th WNBL season for the Bendigo Bank Spirit

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• World Junior Table Tennis Championships (Dec 1st 2018) – The world’s best junior table tennis players converge on Bendigo Stadium this week for elite level competition that’s never been staged in Australia. All the action is being streamed around the globe via ESPN. • Hindsight Kids Christmas Concert (Dec 23, 2018) – A must see for the kids, just 2 days before Santa visits.

• Bendigo Junior Basketball Classic (Jan 26, 27, 28 2019) – part of the basketball calendar for over 3 decades. The event features teams from all over the state.

• Suncorp Super League Netball preseason cup ft Melbourne Vixens & 3 other clubs (Mar 29 – 30, 2019) – Local prodigy, Caitlin Thwaites, returns home with her Vixens teammates to showcase the best Australian Netball has to offer over 2 action packed days of Suncorp Super Netball.

All this, along with a host of high profile functions, makes for an entertaining delight for Bendigo locals and visitors alike to enjoy day after day, week after week.

The future of sports and major events in Bendigo is bright. The new Bendigo Stadium is a world class venue, hosting world class events, and delivering world class experiences to Regional Victoria, all while remaining the home of grassroots basketball, volleyball and netball in the Greater Bendigo area.

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Mayor holds top spot at group BENDIGO mayor Margaret O’Rourke has been returned as chair of the leadership group Regional Cities Victoria.

The announcement was made in Bendigo last week when the mayors of Victoria’s 10 largest regional cities gathered for their first meeting of the mayoral term.

Shepparton mayor Kim O’Keeffe was elected deputy chair.

Cr O’Rourke said she was honoured to lead her colleagues for a second time and looked forward to the group continuing to work together for the benefit of regional Victoria.

“Regional Cities Victoria is an important advocacy group that provides industry and government with clear objectives regarding what it wants to achieve for its residents and what regional Victoria needs to continue to thrive,” Cr O’Rourke said.

“We know regional Victoria provides great lifestyle alternatives to metropolitan areas, however regional councils need to be supported with the appropriate funding to deliver for their communities.

“A key priority in the coming year will be to continue growing our

SECOND RUN: Margaret O’Rourke has another stint as Regional Cities Victoria chair. partnerships with other levels of government, particularly as we approach a Federal election.”

Cr O’Rourke was recently appointed to her third term as mayor of the City of Greater Bendigo.

Regional Cities Victoria comprises the mayors and chief executive officers of the 10 largest cities in regional Victoria − Ballarat, Bendigo, Geelong, Horsham, Latrobe, Mildura, Shepparton, Wangaratta, Warrnambool and Wodonga.

The group meets bimonthly and is chaired by a host council, which is voted to the position annually.

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Simon likes to watch SIMON Wooldridge has been keeping tickets and a notebook from the 1000 plus sporting events he has attended since the late 1970s.

The cover of his book is covered with photos of tickets for Liverpool versus Arsenal, the Rangers versus Celtic and just about anything that has happened at the MCG. His memoir details some of the adventures, highlights and quirky experiences in the stadiums, grounds and racetracks across the world during that time.

And let’s not forget the pubs and drinking adventures.

I Like To Watch: Stories From The Stands sees Wooldridge at test matches in India and Sri Lanka, visiting soccer hotbeds in Argentina, Poland and Glasgow, and on a quest to see a game at every Major League baseball stadium in North America.

Along the way he spends two years deciding which Aussie rules club to barrack for – culminating in an emotional Grand Final at the MCG. His soccer travels take him to the English lower divisions in Spain and Latvia.

He is also left wondering what happened to Melbourne Heart.

But that’s not all.

In this humorous book, studded with anecdotes, he also covers rugby, horse racing, greyhound racing, Thai boxing and running with the bulls, sort of, in Pamplona.

BY THE BOOK: Simon Wooldridge.

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Bendigo Weekly – Friday, December 7, 2018 Contributions are not guaranteed to be included and may be edited for reasons of style or content. They will not be eligible for consideration if they contain defamatory material, or information of a personal nature which is not in the public domain. Name and address must be supplied. Letters should be no more than 250 words.

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A unified council HAVING read your front page article by Sharon Kemp, Bendigo Weekly, November 23 re mayoral election, I felt compelled to write as a first time correspondent.

It appears from this outsider’s view, that of a long term resident and rate payer, that this current council’s composition is providing Bendigo and surrounds with good, solid governance.

However, the events of the election of the mayor for the third year in the four year council term seem to mirror a little of the happenings in Canberra, a direct contradiction to Cr O’Rourke’s statement at the conclusion of that article.

I believe that a systematic, sensible rotation of our civic leader and deputy can only lead to a more varied and encompassing outcome over the four year period, with each leader championing key aspects of their vision for the region while in their times as mayor or deputy.

From this point of view, given an even vote after Cr Flack correctly excused himself (good to see someone able to identify a conflict of interest in this modern administrative era), that Cr O’Rourke should have “read the play” and allowed Cr Metcalf a shot at mayor in this third year.

Cr O’Rourke should have been happy and satisfied with her two years at the helm, keen and refreshed to work within the group to continue to promote and improve Bendigo, under Cr Metcalf and her identified priorities.

I sincerely hope the council remains unified (a characteristic we have not been familiar with in the recent past), while also hoping that the Canberra “leadership for leadership’s sake” phenomena does not take root here in local government.

Peter Power, Flora Hill

Greedy voters AND so the world turns and yet another state election bites the dust.

I was born in Australia and have lived here all my life. I love my country and I love Victoria, where I was born and raised. I also love Bendigo, my hometown The will of the people has been made amply clear, and I respect that.

However, in my personal opinion, it appears to me that a large number of voters were just plain greedy.

They voted for the party that traditionally throws money around like confetti at a wedding.

I believe the modern Australian

voter simply asks: what’s in it for me? Instead of looking at the bigger picture.

I propound that we will now face another four years of Labor’s bizarre, radical and inherently dangerous social engineering.

Anyhow, the die is cast, but it does bring to mind the words of Joseph de Maistre, which have, appropriately, never been more apt – “In a democracy, people get the government they deserve.”

Eric Lakey, Bendigo

Invite missing IN response to Margaret Hogan’s letter, my late father Kevin Simms snr was one of the four soldiers featured in the Kapyong battle diorama, out of the four, two were still alive at the time, dad and Ray Parry.

My father found out about the official opening in Canberra when his sister (who lives and works in Canberra) phoned him to ask if he was going to the unveiling of the work as Ray Parry was invited.

Dad’s failure to get an invite was an oversight apparently, but he was told if he could make his way at his own expense he would be welcome (at the time he had been quite unwell) so dad missed out, but a large group of important officials managed to go with all expenses paid.

Kevin Simms, Bendigo

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In Australia, rationality is abandoned when this topic is considered: whereas wishful thinking and ill-informed opinion dominate the discussion.

Brian Stanmore, Junortoun

WtE a viable option HOW should the community view the approval of a waste-to-energy (WtE) plant in the Latrobe Valley?

On what basis should it be assessed?

An independent, professional study conducted by SKM, and commissioned by EcoRecycle Victoria in 2003 used a triple-bottom line method, namely the economic (projected to 2015), environmental and social impacts to evaluate 16 waste disposal options for Victoria, including WtE. The outcome showed that recycling and composting, coupled with combustion of the residue for power generation was superior to all others on economic and environmental grounds, but last on the social scale.

In summary, objective, measurable indicators identified the technique as the best, but public opinion was strongly negative, which reveals a widespread, profound, and self-indulgent ignorance.

No-one proposes WtE as the ultimate solution to our waste management needs, but in the face of current dithering, the lack of a via-

Commitment disparity WITH the state election now behind us, and Jacinta Allan and Maree Edwards basking in the their reelections and that of the Labor government, it is appropriate to reflect on the disparity of commitments by the government to Bendigo compared to Ballarat over the next four years.

The major commitments were as follows: Bendigo: $152 million for new law courts, $60m for a new rehabilitation unit at Bendigo Hospital, new railway stations at Huntly, Goornong and Raywood and the investigation and design of the possible restoration of dual rail lines between Kyneton and Bendigo.

Ballarat: $400 million for disadvantaged housing, funding of their new government hub, $14m for a new car park that will provide 1000 free parking spaces, to save the City of Ballarat from raising rates. As well as relocation of VicRoads to Ballarat, upgrading of Ballarat train line and provision of new fast trains.

By any measure, the difference in commitments is palpable.

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Little wonder that Ballarat’s population has now apparently passed that of Bendigo.

This great city deserves better from the government and our elected representatives.

David Heywood, Bendigo

$10m can set up the food centres for entire state?

I urge him and relevant MPs to reconsider the proposals, not to overcommit the state and spend the funds fairly and wisely.

Ann Tang, North Bendigo

Concerns expressed

Democracy?

MATTHEW Guy’s message for his campaign was “law and order”, unfortunately for him and fortunately for us we saw the police get the upper hand in dealing with the Bourke Street incident and then saw three people put behind bars for their terror plot, just prior to the election.

The Labor advertisement that portrayed Matthew Guy as the fundcutting person behind previous Liberal governments was also effective, in line with federal Liberal policies in the past few years.

In contrast, Daniel Andrews showed us that he can get things done by building many railway crossing bypasses and is an approachable premier. I do have concerns though: 1. Is the Labor government overcommitting itself to run three megainfrastructure projects concurrently?

Considering stamp duty accounts for 30 per cent of the state budget and the housing market is cooling down.

Is he going to put us at risk paying debt for years to come, even though the majority of the fund will be from the private sector?

2. He promised to build a $5 million food crisis centre for Ballarat and Morwell, is he aware that

THE current election in Victoria was like all other Australian elections – undemocratic.

The results of the primary vote were Labor 42 per cent, Liberal 30 per cent, Nationals four per cent, Greens 10 per cent, others 14 per cent.

A primary vote is when you put 1 in the box of the candidate you want to vote for.

You are then “forced” to put in preferences ie 2,3,4,5 etc or your vote will be invalid and quite often your vote will end up with a candidate you don’t like.

Our system is similar to communism and dictatorships because of this.

Once again only 42 per cent of people placed Labor first.

In a true democracy 50 per cent wins an election.

The voters of Victoria clearly showed they did not want a Labor or Liberal coalition government with complete power in the legislative assembly: ie lower house.

Change the voting system to true democracy with a percentage for primary votes only: ie you only fill in one box when you vote.

Michael Belardinelli, Bendigo

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Dragons inspire

IT might still be four months away, but Easter in Bendigo in 2019 is shaping up to be bigger, brighter and yes, better than any other.

Arguably the highlight of the city’s bustling social and cultural calendar, Easter always serves up something special in our great city, and next year’s debut of the magnificent Dai Gum Loong promises to be something quite extraordinary.

First came the spectacular community led campaign to raise the necessary funds to create Dai Gum Loong, to purchase the accompanying and appropriate regalia and also undertake the all-important restoration of the community’s much loved Sun Loong.

Now, the decision to remove the gender based selection of helpers to carry our impressive male dragons in the parade is a welcome sign of the times.

Accordingly, the planned celebrations will require a record number of volunteers – both male and female, to help carry and display

Editorial Comment Bendigo’s collection of dragons, and that is also a good thing.

The Dai Gum Loong project has successfully brought together the three levels of government, an achievement usually far easier said than done, especially in the current tense political times in which we exist.

Make no mistake, the importance of this project to Bendigo and the broader community cannot be overstated.

It has united the business community, drawn broad support from service clubs, philanthropic organisations and the general community, and it has done so for one very good reason... it deserved to.

Bendigo’s rich cultural heritage and the contribution made by the Chinese community to our city,

from its earliest beginnings through to today, provides a platform for the rest of us to show our appreciation and support.

The project ignited the collective imagination of thousands of supporters who willingly donated to the cause.

Easter 2019 will truly be a once in a lifetime experience, and not just for Bendigo.

The story of Dai Gum Loong and his famous ancestors is internationally regarded, and Bendigo is sure to experience an influx of visitors from near and far to witness the spectacle of multiple Imperial dragons winding their way through the streets of Bendigo, in a display not likely to be seen again.

And it’s worth noting, once Easter 2019 is over, the committee charged with organising the Bendigo Easter Fair Society’s 150th year of celebrations is already in place and working on yet another special event for Bendigo.

The best is yet to come.

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By MARGARET O’ROURKE City of Greater Bendigo mayor

THE City of Greater Bendigo looks forward to Premier Daniel Andrews making good on his promises for our community following his recent re-election.

The promises were indeed welcomed and the city is grateful for the Victorian government’s continued support, however our ability to keep working together will be critical to delivering for our community.

The proposed new Law Courts are absolutely needed in our community. The current ones are outdated, small, unsafe for family law matters and lack modern technology.

The removal of the two towers at Bendigo Health is necessary, together with the $60 million new day rehabilitation centre and 27,000 more specialist appointments in Bendigo.

These promises will further add to our hospital precinct’s ability to provide world-class care to the wider community.

We welcome new train stations opening in Goornong, Raywood and Huntly, plans to duplicate the Bendigo-Kyneton railway line and re-open the Harcourt station, and improved accessibility for Greater Bendigo residents to Melbourne Airport as part of the eventual airport rail link.

And it is expected some of the $220m Building Bet-

cil asset. The $2m promised will not complete the planned project. The Victorian government cannot be expected to fund the entire project but neither can the user groups. Council will need to make up the shortfall.

The bowling club is a community asset but the land the proposed bowling green will go on is councilmanaged land. Again, the

... the city is grateful for the Victorian government’s continued support ter TAFEs Fund will flow through to Bendigo TAFE, further enhancing Bendigo’s higher education offering.

However, it is announcements like $2m for a new pavilion at Harry Trott Oval/Kennington Recreation Reserve, $330,000 for Kangaroo Flat Bowling Club, even $5 billion to cover 15 hours of free kinder for three-year-olds that are all pleasing but also get me thinking.

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$330,000 is unlikely to cover the project, so council may have to adjust its budget accordingly.

The city looks after the upgrade and maintenance of 19 kindergarten and early years facilities, including their play spaces. With more little bodies running around and making the most of 15 hours of free kinder, the wear and tear on these facilities will only increase.

Greater Bendigo is a proud partner of the Vic-

torian Government but funding the shortfall places pressure on Council and forces project priorities to adjust.

In the time remaining in our term, councillors are keen to see projects completed, not bumped.

Increasingly, a few thousand dollars or even $1m in Victorian government funding for a multimillion dollar project is simply not enough.

Looking ahead, the councillors have a shortlist of major projects that will also need state government support and are a priority for us, particularly the Golden Dragon Museum expansion, Bendigo Airport terminal upgrade and waste management support.

A better deal regarding the proposed GovHub is also a must.

It is hoped that the state government and our returned local members, Jacinta Allan and Maree Edwards, continue to provide the necessary support to council so that current and future announcements can be adequately supported.

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ON STAGE: Bangarra Dance Theatre.

A Capital season BENDIGO’s stages are set to be graced with theatre, live music and captivating performances next year, thanks to Capital Venues and Events’ 2019 season, unveiled last week.

The program sees acts such as the renowned Bangarra Dance Theatre take

to the stage for two performances in February, as well as Sydney Dance Company in May. Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, Boys in the Band, Bell Shakespeare and Melbourne Opera will also make appearances, and a performance by One Fell

Swoop Circus includes seven acrobats.

Capital Venues and Events manager David Lloyd said there was something for everyone in the 2019 season.

“We have opera, musical theatre, dramas, and contemporary circus to

name some of the many performances included in this season,” he said.

Bendigo Theatre Company also launched their 2019 season last Monday, and will bring the highly acclaimed stage show Wicked to Ulumbarra next October and November.

Book some time in the library THERE’S plenty happening at Goldfields Libraries this summer with a huge range of free and fun events to keep everyone inspired.

Events Coordinator Tammy Higgs said the library has something for everyone to enjoy in the summer program.

“Join us to celebrate special times of the year with songs, dancing and stories, attend an author event or hone your computer skills,” she said.

“Summer is a great time for young families in our libraries too, with visits from the Little Christmas Elf, Wildlife Gone Walkabout, and the Mighty Mini Beast show, as well as the chance to join the summer reading club.”

Visiting authors include Elizabeth Kleinhenz, speaking about her book Germaine: the life of Germaine Greer aligning with Greer’s 80th birthday, Woodend author Ilka Tampke, and romance writer Nicole

Hurley-Moore in celebration of Library Lover’s Day. “For those wishing to enhance health and wellbeing, author Julie Davey will share tips on raising resilient children and teaching kids how to manage money, while Dr Dean Cocking explores ‘evil online’ and the resulting moral fog,” Ms Higgs said.

Full details on the summer activities, go to www.ncgrl.vic.gov.au/ seasonalprogram

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The Christmas list

LOOK in any toy store or department store this time of year and you’ll know bicycles feature highly on Christmas shopping lists.

The same consideration applies when buying children’s bikes as shopping for adults – safety.

It’s important the bike is the right size for the child – you can’t buy something bigger for the child to “grow into”.

Just as with an adult, if the bike is too big, it’s uncomfortable to ride and difficult to handle.

And if it’s just too hard, it won’t be long before they lose any interest in riding a bike.

A child should be able to get on the bike unassisted, otherwise they’ll have trouble getting off.

And falling off isn’t attractive.

Children’s bikes are often marketed in age brackets.

Unfortunately, children rarely fit into these sort of average sizes, so it’s best to take them with you to help choose the bike.

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RIGHT START: Choosing the right bike for your kids will start a lifetime of safe and enjoyable riding. will let a child straddle the top bar (or where the bar would be if it had one) with a three-to-five centimetre clearance.

They should be able to reach the handle bars easily and pedal comfortably.

Check they can touch the ground with both feet pointed while sitting comfortably on the seat, that’s the advantage in taking them with you.

The Australian standard says that children’s bicycles should have at least two braking systems.

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The best quality bike you can afford will survive all the treatment kids dish out, and give them a safer ride.

You can often get a better quality bike second-hand for the same money you’d spend on a new inferior one.

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If you buy from a de-

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You do need some level of mechanical skill to make sure it’s all operating safely.

If you buy from a bike shop, you can be confident that an experienced bike mechanic has assembled it and there’s usually a free service thrown in as well.

Lastly, make sure your budget includes a good helmet.

Choose the right bike and your kids will have the best chance of developing a riding habit for life.

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Bendigo Family & Financial Services Inc: Myers Street, Bendigo. Ph: 5441 5277.

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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.

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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.

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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

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

Ph 5446 7057 or 0418 370 917 or 0458 438 930

BRICKLAYING No job too small Phone Mick: 0417 127 131

FREE Pickup/Return Service from: Bendigo Railway Station, Eaglehawk, Golden Square, Kangaroo Flat & White Hills

CLEANING & CARPET

Visit Our New Look Website: www.cardwells.com.au

WALKERS WANTED Catalogue delivery rounds available for immediate start in selected areas on an independent contracting basis.

AREAS AVAILABLE IN BENDIGO, GOLDEN SQUARE & KANGAROO FLAT

EXTENDED TOURS 4d NYE in Warrnambool: Dec 30 ...............................................$995 9d Tamworth Music Festival: Jan 21 ......................................$2150 7d Phillip Island & Bellarine Peninsula: Mar 1 .......................$1,905 8d Great Ocean Rd-Mt Gambier: Mar 19.................................$2250 4 Day Jamala Lodge Safari 2019April 7 (Book Early).....Ask At Office 6d Hahndorf Easter Weekend: Apr 17 ………… ........……. $1695

No experience necessary.

Must have a smartphone

7d Cornish Festival: May 15....................................................$1675

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15d Northern Territory: Jul 24 ……… .................……….... $5950

$GPFKIQ 0QTVJ $GPFKIQ 5VTCVJƂGNFUC[G ,WPQTVQWP Call Wendy 0411 642 734 Bendigo / Golden Square / Kangaroo Flat and California Gully Call Rebecca 0444 522 269

12d Outback - Land of Infinity: Jun 17 ...................................$4450 10d Red Centre: Jul 24 ...........................................................$3950 9d Lightning Ridge Opal Festival: Jul 24 ................................$2350 10d Alice Springs to Darwin: Jul 29........................................$4850 16d Across the Top: Aug 7.......................................................$6575 10d Cape York: Aug 11 ...........................................................$6,600 15d QLD: Cairns to Brisbane: Aug 21 ......................................$5759 8d Calming Coast: Bris to Syd: Sep 4 .....................................$3195 6d Scenic Sydney Return: Sep 11.............................................1695 4d Canberra Floriade: Sep 16 ...................................................$995 9d Lord Howe Island: Oct 12 ...................................................$4440

Mental Health Service

5d Abercrombie House & Bathurst: Oct 28 .............................$1495

Glorious restaurants, great coffee, wineries, lakes, beaches, snow, camping, hiking – this can be all yours when you start a fantastic new regional lifestyle in Gippsland with easy access to Melbourne, NSW and the ACT. We are the regional provider of mental health services in Gippsland providing care for adults, children, young people and older people through our inpatient and community teams.

Many More Tours for 2019 - COMING SOON *All tours based on per person, Twin Share

INTERNATIONAL TOURS 2019

We are a passionate, recovery oriented and trauma informed service and we want YOU to join our team. Our services are constantly growing and we are seeking new graduates who are looking for a graduate program with a difference as well as experienced and passionate mental health staff to join our team.

9d Norfolk: Foundation Day: Feb 28 (no passport needed)...... $4045 17d New Zealand: Mar 12........................................................ $5793 14 d Southern Italy & Sicily: June 11......………….……….. $4550

Graduate Transition to Specialty Practice Positions (Nursing, OT, Social Work) If you have recently completed or are about to complete a Bachelor of Nursing, Social Work or Occupational Therapy degree, or an Enrolled Nursing qualification, and you want a career in mental health, we have new graduate positions available. This is a rare opportunity for you to get straight into your area of interest. No rotations required.

Although if you want to rotate we can certainly help you with that too.

16d Jewels of Alaska: Aug 25 ………………………… .…. $6445

In these two year positions you will be supported by our amazing and experienced team of senior staff, educators and supervisors. Positions are available in ALL of the following clinical areas:

ADVERTISE YOUR CAR FOR 4 WEEKS FROM $30

• Inpatient – Adult and Aged • Inpatient - Mother Baby Unit • Community – Child and Youth • Community – Adult and Aged • Acute Community Intervention Service (includes triage and the ED) • Secure and Extended Care Unit - Adult • Community Residential Care Unit - Adult Psychology Registrar Program The Psychology Registrar Program is a two-year full time program for those with a Masters’ degree or Masters/PhD in Clinical Psychology or Clinical Neuropsychology, OR one-year full time for those with a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology or Clinical Neuropsychology.

We want you to stay with us and the equivalent amount of time spent engaged in the Registrar Program at LRH is required to be worked with the organisation, following eligibility for full membership of the college being obtained.

Full time, part time, community, inpatient, urban, rural, remote – all are available for you to show us what you are interested in.

35 McDonald Street, Numurkah 3636

Toll Free: 1800 033 068

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OR $35 WITH A PHOTO *

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

CONCRETER

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

Seniors Discount Free quotes.

Ph. 0422 424 348.

CONCRETING

Cameron Concrete Domestic & Commercial.

For all your concrete requirements..

Call Rod 0400 611 016 Free Quotes & advice.

30 years experience

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

Phone 0409 949 111

TRADITIONAL POST & RAIL FENCING

Specialising in Gateways, Driveways & General farm fencing. 0429 434 646

Local Classifieds Just $3.40 per line

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

Ph Mick 0407 448 249

PANEL BEATING

Spray painting, rust repairs.

25 yrs experience, cheap rates. Ph 5443 1710 or 0401 915 906.

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

PJ TAYLOR

5446 1422 0448 713 499

PLASTER

All types of plastering.

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

Ph. Brian 0407 679 618

CARPENTER

J & SD Constructions

All aspects of carpentry.

Free quotes. Renovations, alterations, decks, pergolas, Bathrooms are a Speciality. Wall & floor tiling, waterproofing & plastering. No job too small. Pensioner rates apply. Phone Justen: 0411 331 662

WHITEGOODS REMOVAL

BATHROOM RENOVATIONS Complete bathroom makeovers & alterations.

34 yrs exp by qual tradesman.

Servicing Bendigo - Castlemaine & surrounding districts.

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

FUR BABY walking and care. House-sitting, and garden watering. Ph Judy on 0409 334 026

Make them disappear, 15 years experience, Pensioner Disc Ph Brian 0439 667 144

(5 LINE MINIMUM)

1300 558 385 $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

GRASS SLASHING

Prompt service New clients welcome Ph Frank 0418 327 600

HANDYMAN

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

STUMPS TILING

Imperial Tiling Ph 0408 059 734

WEEDING

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

WONDER WINDOW

WOMEN CLEANING

EXCELLENT service, great rates. Ph Simone 0430 349 332

Services Offered

What we can offer you A great environment with clinical educators, preceptors, clinical supervision, discipline senior support, a nurse practitioner mentoring program and lots of professional development opportunities. We are committed to flexibility with an array of shifts as well as generous annual leave, purchased leave and ADO arrangements. Our cafeteria is pretty good, we get discounted gym memberships and we provide mindfulness and Zumba sessions. Our team is awesome!

Please visit www.lrh.com.au and go to our employment sections to view current vacancies and register your interest.

For enquiries please contact Cayte Hoppner, Executive Director of Mental Health/Chief Mental Health Nurse on (03) 5173 8826 or email choppner@lrh.com.au.

The successful applicant will be required to apply for and satisfactorily obtain a National Police Check and Working with Children Check.

Latrobe Regional Hospital supports Equal Employment Opportunity by recognising and valuing inclusion and diversity. The hospital encourages all people from different cultures and backgrounds to apply for our advertised positions.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent applicants are encouraged to apply.

Successful appointment will be based on merit and satisfactorily passing a Police Check and Working With Children’s Check. LRH’s Koori Health Liaison Officer is available to assist on (03) 5173 8831 or kooriliaison@lrh.com.au

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BOBCAT / EARTHMOVING

BENDIGO

TempTech

DISPLAY ADS

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Your cooler should be serviced yearly, to keep it clean, safe, and saving you $$

Make sure you stay COOL this summer!

Reg Licence No. 47315

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ANTENNAS

TV Tuning from $40 • Servicing Bendigo & Surrounds

Local Classifieds

LITTLE RIPPER Digger Service

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

Ph: Glenn

0418 510 074

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

Phone Ron on

5447 7823 or 0431 609 423 Call Simon

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

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

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• Whipper Snipping

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

Mitchell’s Mowing & Property Services

• Whole Yard Tidy Ups • Weeding • Tree Trimming

• Commercial & Domestic • Service • Repairs • Maintenance • Installations We service and repair all brands, all sizes, all types of heating, cooling and refrigeration

• Large Area Mowing

MITCHELL LANDRY • Rubbish Removal

0419 238 485

• Gutter Cleaning

NDIS, Workcover & TAC Registered

James - 0421 618 356 Dave - 0408 122 244

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

GARDEN SERVICES

CONCRETING

MIDLAND CONCRETING SERVICES PTY LTD

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

RENOVATIONS

ELECTRICIANS

GARDEN SERVICES

Residential z Commercial z Structural z Architectural

GREG SMITH

MOWING & GARDENING

Change the existing plan to your favourite plan

Tired of Waiting for a Tradesman

0406 837 621

0418 507 709RECA/H 5448 3333 7821

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ELECTRICIAN

Marlon Meygooni Civil Engineer/Builder

0421 290 213

ELECTRIC MOTORS

Local Classifieds

Bendigo

DBM-1122 DB-U-28169

BUILDER

Licenced drainer 31741

• Mowing

Email: midland.concreting@gmail.com

ROGER JUNIPER

PIC LICENCED

COOLING

www.pro-mowlawns.com info.promowlawncare@gmail.com

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

Supplied and installed

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

PHONE FRANK 0417 377 957

Building Permits Arranged + 20 Years Experience

SEPTIC TANK SEWER TREATMENT PLANTS

WhiteHat Computers Bendigo

Fully insured, Family owned business.

SOUTHERN CROSS RESTUMPING

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

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5.5 & 14 ton excav, Skidsteer and Truck available

4 Seasons Garden Care

PHONE 1300 558 385

Email: sp_mitchell@bigpond.com

• Driveways • Laser levelling • Drainage • Site Cuts • Tree Removal • Trenching

Is your Computer Slow?

New Win10 Installs/Virus Removal.

classifieds@ bendigopublishing .com

0428 552 241

BOBCAT / EARTHMOVING

GARDEN SERVICES

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

Pensioner Discounts available.

BUILDERS

• Aerials & additional aerial points • Satellite & Computer Setups • Digital/Smart TV’s • Home Theatre, Wall Mount • DVD, Recorders & Foxtel • Installed & explained

COMPUTERS

Commercial & Domestic

Mob 0419 892 004 After Hours 5441 1493 CARPET CLEANING

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

Phone 0428 443 808

Pumps& Motors Electric

SALES • SERVICE • REPAIRS

PHONE BRUCE

Request a rates and current specials flyer classifieds@ bendigopublishing .com

PHONE 1300 558 385

bendigopumps@gmail.com

0427 319 923 Services Offered

GAS SERVICING

Bendigo Cylinder Testing

$20

REFILLS

9KG GAS CYLINDERS

To advertise in this section contact our classifieds department

Huge Range Of Gas Fittings, Regulators, And Hoses

PH 5441 6964 179 Woodward Road, Golden Square

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Services Offered FLOOR SERVICES

PAINTERS / DECORATORS

Carpet & Vinyl laying

Sandhurst Painting and Decorating

Supply & installation of Domestic E iÀV > y À V ÛiÀ }Ã æ ,i«> ÀÃ E Ài ÃÌÀiÌV }

49 years experience.

Phone Simon

Prompt efficient service at reasonable rates.

0419 370 109

Quotation gladly given.

HANDYMAN SERVICES

Call Phill Hutchings on

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

greyarmybendigo@bigpond.com

CALL 13 11 98

AAA HANDYMAN z z z

Pergo l a s z D e c k i ng Colourbond Fencing Retaining Walls, etc

PH 0400 674 122 HOME MAINTENANCE

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

PLUMBERS

Old Fashioned Values & Integrity • Handymen • 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

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

PAINTERS / DECORATORS

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

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

Lic#100122

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PAINTERS / DECORATORS

SPOUT CLEANING

SPOUT CLEANING

NO JOB TOO SMALL

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

CV Industrial Vacuum Services

CALL PETER 0409 422 271

Reduce Fire Risk Spouts Vacuumed Spotlessly Pensioner Discounts Water Tanks Cleaned

Email: bhmpeter@hotmail.com

Ph Paul 5439 3835 or 0428 395 429

LANDSCAPING

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

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 MOBILE BATHROOMS

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

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

0438 083 139 www.bettabathroomhire.com.au

Advertise HERE Get an ad THIS SIZE (2col x 7cm) for as little as:

$67

per week*

Contact Jacinta on 5440 2514 or email classifieds@bendigopublishing.com *Pricing is based on current 10 week pre-paid package rates.

Contact Classifieds for further information and conditions

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Request a Services Offered Rates Flyer Email:

3 SEATER + 2 seater leather look couches, beige, A1 condition, $1450 pair, Ph 0407 412 977 ALDI Shower Caddy, wooden, as new $20 Ph 0422 485 573 ALUMINIUM ladder 14ft $90 Ph 5449 6893 ATOM 301electric lawn edger $100 Ph 0409 175 052 BACK swing, EC, for bad backs, cost $300 Sell $100.Ph 0419 254 980 BBQ, 3 Burner, with hood & bottles, EC $60 ono Ph 5448 5509 BEANIE Kids, small soft toys, large assortment $3ech Ph 0476 077 570 BIKE 24 inch, 15spd, Repco (boys) GC $50 Phone 0428 353 921 BILLARD Table, with all accessories GC $85 Ph 5448 5509

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

ELECTRIC line trimmer, new $30 Ph 5446 9573

FREE Linen Press Doors, w 82cm h 2m Ph 0409 612 200

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 Email: sales@guilmartins hardware.com.au

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

BILLIARD Table, slate top and accessories $400 Phone 5447 7054 BLOCK and tackle $60 Ph 5449 6893 BOARD Game, make your own chess set, cardboard $5 Ph 0476 077 570 BRICKS 24,000 Burwood blue, solid, new, $24,000 ONO Ph 0419 116 952 BSE dress, Sz 10, EC, $20 Ph 0427 343 499 CARAVAN Annexe 13.6ft x 8ft x6.6ft, GC $50 Ph 0419 301 465 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 $1800 ono Phone 0409 231 656

FOR SALE

FREE Plastic outdoor chairs & fold up chairs 0403 573 674

FREE Westinghouse side by side fridge, working.

Ph 5443 3227

FRYPAN, brand new, electric, $30 Ph 0422 485 573

FRYPAN Sunbeam, Large S/S, EC, $65 Ph 0408 009 185

GALVANIZED iron, old fencing $2 a sheet Ph 5425 3152

GENERATOR 6.5hp, 4st, 240 sockets, test runs only, very little use $300 Ph 5446 9573

HAY & STRAW

CHEF Oven, sep grill, gas, timer, EC, fully cleaned $100 Ph 0447 388 677

TREE SERVICES

CHILD'S size inflatable boat, with 2 paddles, EC $10 Ph 0476 077 570

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

AAA TREE LOPPING

CHILDS Toy Ukelele, Unused $10 Ph 0476 077 570

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

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

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

FOR SALE

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

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www.juddstreesolutions.com.au

TREE SERVICES

ADVERTISING RATES

CHRISTMAS tree, Silver, lights, 1.2M $25 Ph 0408 009 185

Rolls & Little Squares.

Delivery available Maiden Gully Ph 0438 373 291

* Fully Insured

• Qualified tradesmen • Landscaping • Commercial and residential property maintenance

FOR SALE

Your local on-time Plumber

Ph 5446 1535

0417 057 010

FOR SALE

SMITHS

Qual it y t r ee and St ump Removal 24/ 7 Emer gency Ser vice

EMAIL:

• Tree Maintenance • Travel Tower • Tree Pruning and Stump Grinding • Tip Truck & Woodchipper • Free Quotes

classifieds@ bendigopublishing .com

David Smit h 0427 506 160 email : dsmit h.t r ees@gmail .com

GARAGE

SALE ADS

$25

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inc. 2 free signs. Pick up in Office: 37 View St

*Standard Garage Sale Ad - Up To 7 Lines Deadline 2pm Thursdays Phone Classifieds: 1300 558 385 Email: classifieds@bendigopublishing.com

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FOR SALE

FOR SALE

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

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

KITCHEN benchtops, brand new, good quality laminex. $250 ono Ph 0428 512 970 LADDER 5.3M long, $40 Ph 5443 5275 LETTERBOX, stand $40 Ph 5447 9735

up,

LOCKER, Single door, steel, 1.83 x 460 x350 GC $50 Ph 0418 372 807 LOUNGE Suite, 2 Chairs, Floral Pattern, Linen Fabric, lounge converts to sofa bed, EC $700ono Ph 0407 585 807 MASSAGE Chair Deluxe as seen on TV cost $7000, sell $5800, very little use as new Ph 0438 426 214 MONGOOSE Pro Mountain bike $130 ELECTRIC car jack $70 Ph 5447 1348 MOWER, victa, 4st, GC $60 Ph 5446 9573

MUSHROOM COMPOST

$50 per metre.

Minimum 5 metres.

Free delivery to Bendigo area.

Phone 0400 855 626 OLD Roses 6pc Dinner Set new $200 Ph 0409 495 815

PEA STRAW

$9 bale. Min 10 bales del. Free del Bendigo.

Ph 5436 9156

SHADE cloth 60m $50 Ph 5449 6893

FOR SALE

GARAGE SALES

FOR SALE SIEVED TOP SOIL

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

EPSOM FRUIT WORKS HOME DELIVERY AVAILABLE

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

SAUCE TOMATOES AVAILABLE

PH 0408 373 598

TENT 6ft x 10ft, one pole, full floor, GC $40Ph 0419 301 465

TOMATO SEEDLINGS

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

Ph 0427 023 112

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

TWO folding padded chairs, use indoor or out $16ono Ph 5448 5509 ULTRASOUND units. portable, x 2, human or animal usage, both in perfect working order, $150ea ONO Ph 5447 0914

VULCAN 225L hot water service, $280 ono Excellent cond, must sell Ph 0436 113 241 WALKING aid, extra large, $45 Ph 0409 175 052

WORMS WORMS WORMS Time for fishing $10 minimum Ph 5447 9127 XBOX 360, 2 wireless S /W, + Forza Msport 3 & 4 EC $100 0419 254 980

PORCELAIN dolls approx.

30cm, GC, $5 each Ph 0419 188 092

STEERING wheel lock $20 Ph 5443 5275

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

RELUCTANT SALE: Dry rider 3 in 1, XL jacket, As new $150 Draggin Jeans Sz 102 $50, Motor dry boots Sz 8, $80 All as new Ph 0447 503 677

ROYAL Doulton Bunnykins baby hand/feet 3D mould keepsake. New in box $10 Ph 0420 278 951 SANYO Portable Radio/CD /Tape $30 Ph 0437 852 649

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 TELESCOPIC pruner, $15 Ph 0409 175 052 TENT full floor 12ft x12ft, GC $40 Ph 0419 301 465

8 SYDENHAM AVENUE NORTH BENDIGO Sat 8am Toys, Jigsaws, games, books, furniture, household goods, paintings

Domestic Short Hair

INGLETON ST WEST (OFF MORAN ST) LONG GULLY Sat 8am 3pm, household items, furniture, clothes, toys, & much more. Everything must go!

Female, 2 years Rose is a lovely affectionate girl who came in to us as a stray. She doesn’t seem to mind sharing with other cats just as long as they are not dominant as she does cherish her space. Rose has a delicate but curious personality.

Female, 1 Year & 3 Months Moondog is a young dog who shows lots of puppy traits, however being such a large dog she will be quite a challenge. She needs an owner who shows strong leadership skills and patience for her her to thrive and be the best that she can be.

Moondog

Great Dane Mix

LOST YOUR DOG OR CAT? THE RSPCA IS THE POUND FOR THE BENDIGO CITY COUNCIL.

Join us at safecat.org.au Providing a safe space at home for your cat to thrive.

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Selwood a cool cat

BY BEN HANN GEELONG Cats star Joel Selwood will take inspiration in coming years from the example of former Hawthorn premiership captain Luke Hodge who is finishing his career in a leadership role at the Brisbane Lions.

“I’m at that stage where I can get better within the team and play a team role, we’ve seen Luke Hodge do that, he was in the middle for a while and now he plays down back and helps them out,” Selwood said in Bendigo this week.

Now aged 30, Selwood is entering the latter stages of an illustrious career that has seen him win three premierships, six All-Australian awards, and an AFL Rising Star award.

But he said he still had plenty of motivation coming into his 13th year.

“I love that I go to work each day and enjoy it and it’s what you got to make sure of, you’ve got to keep having fun and keep wanting to get bet-

ter,” Selwood said.

Asked about how long he’ll keep playing, Selwood was unassuming, saying that he has “hopefully a few”.

“I’m still contracted for three (years), but in saying that you just never know and you shouldn’t take it for granted either,” he said.

“I mean it is a great job, I can count the number of days on my hand how many bad ones I’ve had at the footy club.

“I’m quite lucky I’ve been able to spend them down at Geelong, it looks like three (more years) at the moment but anything can change.”

Looking to 2019, Selwood said he was excited to help the new recruits at Geelong fit in to the club’s mould.

“Luke Dahlhaus and Gary Rohan have been around for a period of time now and they’ve played some great AFL footy,” the Geelong captain said.

“We look forward to getting them within our team structure.”

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KINGS OF THE KIDS: Joel Selwood and Dipper with students from St Monica’s. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN their underwhelming finals defeat at the hands of Melbourne.

“We were really disappointed with the way that we finished up the season… we thought we were a bit better than that on the day and we didn’t play as well as what we would

have liked… but you do have to move on,” Selwood said.

Selwood said the young players coming through today were better prepared than he was when he moved from Bendigo Pioneers to the rigours of the AFL.

Punter Jack back in town GOING from Victoria Country cricket and TAC Cup footy to American College football is unheard of in Australian sport, but for Bendigo’s Jack Bouwmeester, that’s become his reality.

The 19-year-old punter is about to sign with Big 10 US College team Michigan State, after a kick with a Melbourne based American football academy in February, and then committing with the club in October.

Speaking to the Bendigo Weekly on a visit to Bendigo on Wednesday with Michigan coach Don Treadwell, Bouwmeester said it felt weird to have been selected given his recent move to the sport.

“I can’t really explain how it feels because I didn’t really know where I would be going, obviously there are different levels of

College football and to be going to be playing in the Big 10 is a pretty crazy opportunity,” he said.

Despite his strong Australian football background, Bouwmeester said he was confident the transition to American football would be straight forward, with American punting similar to Australian kicking.

“It’s obviously going to be different but obviously there are parts of American football which are going to be like Australian football,” he said. “...it’s just about learning all the little rules the offense and defense do, but in terms of special teams plays and punting I’ll be fine.”

Bouwmeester recently toured the campus set to be his home for the next four years, receiving strong mentoring from players

Selwood visited St Monica’s primary school with Robert ‘Dipper’ Dipierdomenico on Tuesday to promote the Cloud Copy Click-sponsored Premiership Schools program that aims to inspire student leadership.

Mason scorches to record times

PUNTER: Jack Bouwmeester. Photo: STEVE KENDALL such as Matt Coghlin and fellow punter Jake Hartbarger. “...it’ll be good to have those guys (around), especially for an Australian that’s never played a snap of football before,” he said.

Bouwmeester is hopeful he’ll play his first game

next September.

“I’ve spoken to a few boys who have played in the Big 10 and they said before you’re about to run out for your first game, it is the most nerve-wracking experience they’ve had in their lives,” he said.

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THE dominant sprinter in this season’s 100 metre and 200m contests, Kye Mason will be aiming to go faster in this Saturday’s non-Shield meet run

by Flack Advisory Bendigo Region.

Round three of non-Shield action includes the 100m and 200m heats on the Latrobe University Bendigo athletics complex track in Retreat Road, Flora Hill.

A newcomer at Eaglehawk YMCA Athletics Club this season, Mason broke the Centre’s 100m record from under-17 to open level when he ran 11.00 seconds on November 10.

At just 16 years of age, Mason blitzed the open record of 11.05 set by Nigel Self when he was racing for South Bendigo in October, 2014.

The 100m record followed Mason’s brilliant run of 22.51 in the 200m which broke the Centre record at under-18 and

under-17 level.

In last Saturday’s seventh round of Athletics Victoria shield action at LUBAC, Mason won the first of the 100m heats in 10.89, but the wind reading was 2.6.

The wind reading must be 2.0 or less to be legal.

Among the many athletes in great form are Eaglehawk’s David Chisholm and Olivia Graham; Bendigo Harriers’ Brett Gilligan and Gretel Holmes; South Bendigo’s James Woods and Jack Popplestone; and University’s Tullie Rowe and Ross Douglas.

Saturday’s action starts at 1pm when the hammer throw is contested.

First of the track events is sprint hurdles at 1.30pm.

A big day of events includes the 800m and 3000m run, 1500m or 3000m walk, high jump, triple jump, pole vault, discus, and shot put.

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Tayla’s Big Bash

By SAM KANE and BEN HANN

BENDIGO’S Tayla Vlaeminck starred in her Women’s Big Bash League debut with Melbourne Renegades last Saturday, capping off a whirlwind past month that also saw her take home a T20 World Cup winner’s medal.

In Saturday’s opening WBBL clash against the Sydney Thunder, Vlaeminck took 4-29 off 3.5 overs.

“I’ve been working pretty closely with the bowling coaches about trying to get driven and it being a hard shot to play and I think the slower ball on that pitch which was getting quite slow was effective,” Vlaeminck said.

Vlaeminck was unable to guide the Renegades to victory, who went down to the Thunder by four wickets after chasing 98 with 19 deliveries to spare.

Vlaeminck’s stunning WBBL debut comes off the back of her international T20 debut two weeks earlier in November, playing a key role in Australia’s ICC T20 World Cup

victory against England in the West Indies.

“It’s all happened pretty quickly, but I’m just loving it at the moment,” Vlaeminck said.

Being only 20, and having bounced back from knee and shoulder injuries, the former Strathdale Maristian player said claiming the world cup was something “crazy”.

“It still hasn’t sunk in what we’ve just done,” she said.

“It’s something that was a dream of mine growing up, and to actually get it done and get the win as well was pretty awesome.”

The Meg Lanning-led Southern Stars went 5-1 across the two-week tournament, with the only loss coming in the group stage against India.

It was in that game that Vlaeminck took an incredible one-handed diving catch, which she put down to luck.

“I think it was just reaction,” she said.

“I didn’t really have much time to think about it, I think it was one of those ones where you just go for it to make an attempt and never actually

MAGPIES ON THE WAY TO TOWN SUNCORP Super Netball will come to Bendigo next season with the arrival of the Collingwood Magpies netball team for a preseason game against the Queensland Firebirds on February 23, and one regular season match against last year’s finalists West Coast Fever in round five.

Magpies head coach Rob Wright said this

think you’re going to get close to it.”

She said the team had been confident going into the tournament.

“I think everyone was just in a really good place and really confident about what they had to do... and it all came off in the end.”

The next ICC T20 World Cup in 2020 is set to be played on Australian soil, with the final at the MCG. Vlaeminck said she was looking forward to the prospect of playing as part of the team on home turf.

“Hopefully I can keep playing well... it would be pretty awesome to hopefully make the final and play on the MCG in front of a huge crowd,” she said.

“It was pretty awesome playing in the Caribbean in front of a very noisy West Indian crowd, but to play on home turf in front of a home crowd would be pretty awesome too.”

Vlaeminck next plays for the Renegades’ tomorrow, when they face the Adelaide Strikers in Melbourne.

was a fabulous opportunity to get out into regional Victoria, allowing the community to experience elite netball.

“It’s a great chance for us to recognise and embrace talent in those regions which have such strong sporting prowess.”

The Magpies will be aiming to better themselves next season after finishing second last with only three wins from 14 games.

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Victory vital for Spirit THE Bendigo Spirit takes on top side the Perth Lynx in a vital Women’s National Basketball League match in Perth tonight.

The Spirit are looking to rebound from a disappointing run of three consecutive losses and get a season that promised so much just a few weeks ago, back on track.

Coach Simon Pritchard this week said upcoming away matches against Perth, the Canberra Capital and then Dandenong would be decisive to the team’s finals chances. ““This is our defining moment… we need to get a win in Perth.”

With four sides locked together on six wins, Pritchard said every game was crucial to his side’s finals chances.

Last weekend’s losses to Townsville (93-51), and then Sydney Flames (85-64) did not reflect the strong defensive reputation that the side earned early in the season, as a series of recent sluggish starts have proven tough to overcome.

A reflective Pritchard said his players played poorly against Townsville last Thursday night, especially given the sides’ recent close game in Bendigo.

He said the large Towns-

WIN NEEDED: Coach Simon Pritchard with Rebecca Tobin.

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ville crowd and the momentum of the game had been against the Spirit from the start, as a rampant Suzy Batkovic dominated on her home court.

“We know that it’s such a tough venue to win at,” Pritchard said.

“Once they got rolling there was not really a huge amount we could do, and we just played really poorly.”

The Spirit travelled to Sydney to play the Flames on Sunday afternoon, and again struggled to put together four quarters of good basketball, allowing the home side to

achieve its first win of the season. For Bendigo, Rebecca Tobin again showed her consistency to top-score for the Spirit with 20 points, while Nadeen Payne added 15.

Looking ahead to this weekend’s challenges, Pritchard said top side Perth were a fast and dynamic side who played their own brand of basketball, and that the Spirit’s defensive effort needed to be much stronger.

The Spirit then travel to Canberra to take on the second placed Capitals, where a rejuvenated Kelsey Griffin awaits.

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STRATHFIELDSAYE batted first in an important match against Sandhurst on the opening day of round six Bendigo District Cricket Association action.

The Jets posted 168 at the Queen Elizabeth Oval, with young gun Abe Sheehan scoring an important 60 off 194 balls to steady the innings.

There were cameos from Pat Felmingham, Callum McCarty and Jack Stubbs, however the total is unlikely to be enough to defend against Sandhurst’s strong batting line-up.

Sam Sperling was excellent with the ball, returning figures of 5-70.

White Hills and Kangaroo Flat battled it out at McDonald’s Oval with both teams needing a win to keep in touch with the top teams.

Kangaroo Flat batted first, reaching a total of 224 before White Hills finished the day at 1/17.

Adam Burns looked accomplished with his 112 and Matt Dwyer scored a handy 42 down in the lower order to help post a

respectable total.

Rhys Irwin and Lincoln Jacobs both contributed with the ball, claiming three wickets each.

Dylan Klemm’s wicket of Rhys Irwin late in the day is sure to give Kangaroo Flat confidence heading into the second day.

Strathdale Maristians hosted Bendigo in a game where a loss could mean a chance at finals is significantly reduced.

Strath batted first, with many top order batsmen getting starts to achieve the total of 321.

Jack Neylon top scored with 60, while Andrew Chalkley’s return to the Maristians continues to pay dividends for the club with his 46.

Meanwhile, Cam Taylor and Ben DeAraugo contributed 45 each, and for Bendigo, Alex Pearson was the spearhead with the ball as he took 6-96.

An in-form Huntly North Epsom team took on table toppers Eaglehawk at Canterbury Park.

HNE batted first to post a total of 8/219, which may be difficult to defend against the Hawks.

Danushka Wijemanna and Sandun Ranathunga scored 56 and 51 respectively as they put on a 100 run partnership for the fifth wicket, however solid bowling performances from Richard Tibett and Cory Jacobs, who each took three wickets, ensured the total didn’t pass 250.

HNE will need to bowl well if they are to beat the current ladder leader.

Bendigo United come into the match against Golden Square without a win in their first five games and it seemed it wouldn’t get any easier against the third-placed team.

Golden Square won the toss and elected to bat and cruised to a mammoth 5/383.

Scott Woodman eased to 127 to be the pillar of the innings, however he was well supported.

Jake Higgins made a solid 53 off 171 deliveries, while Benjamin Gunn fired 77 runs off 51 balls as Golden Square piled on the misery for the struggling United.

Miggy Podosky was the pick of the bowlers with figures of 3-119.

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