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ISSUE 1100 FRIDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2018

HIGH TIME Sydney flights start in March

By SHARON KEMP

SERIOUS FUTURE: Qantas pilots at Monday’s announcement in Bendigo. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN

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ADELAIDE, Canberra and Brisbane may follow Sydney as flight destinations offered by QantasLink from Bendigo after the commercial carrier put the city on its Australian route map this week.

The coup of attracting a commercial carrier will kick off the third stage of the Bendigo Airport redevelopment, now known as BXG, including a $5 million plus upgrade of the terminal and car parking.

QantasLink’s commitment is being lauded by the City of Greater Bendigo and the Victorian government as a means to drive tourism and attract investment from businesses who enjoy the accessibility of a daily flight to the city.

But businesses located in Bendigo will benefit from a greater choice of routes, particularly major employer Bendigo and Adelaide Bank.

It is understood business case research showed a route to Adelaide would be well patronised, second only to Sydney.

Bendigo mayor Margaret O’Rourke said the Sydney flight from BXG was the beginning of a very productive relationship with QantasLink.

“We are looking for much more, we will support this, Bendigo and the region as well, and we look forward to what the future will bring,”

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Cr O’Rourke said.

“It is now nearly a three hour trip for people to get to Melbourne, to the airport,” she said in explaining why direct flights from Bendigo would work.

The flight between Bendigo and Sydney will take less than two hours and will operate in the mornings.

It is now nearly a three hour trip ... to get to Melbourne, to the airport Market research conducted by the council has shown a direct flight to Sydney then on to an international destination was an attractive proposition for central Victorians.

With a strong uptake of flights, Cr O’Rourke hoped to see an extension of services into Adelaide and ultimately into Canberra.

QantasLink chief executive John Gissing wasn’t naming future routes, but he was confident the Bendigo to Sydney return route would be profitable.

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IT would make good business sense to try and bottle the optimism locals enjoyed this week when they heard QantasLink would start operating passenger flights from Bendigo from next March.

The feeling will mean locals will reward the commercial carrier by buying a ticket for a seat on QantasLink’s Q300 turboprop aircraft flying once a day to and from Sydney, in effect rewarding it for taking the risk to invest in a service from Bendigo.

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Chief executive John Gissing described it as a “use it or lose it” service.

The more demand for the service, the more QantasLink will be motivated to open up more routes.

It is no small thing to attract a commercial carrier to a regional airport, particularly one as close to a major capital city as Bendigo is.

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TOUCHDOWN: The Q300 taxis in Bendigo. government had to reassure Qantaslink it could fill flights, and the carrier, chose the route most likely to succeed.

Locals will fly to Sydney because it is the gateway to international flights. No longer will they have to travel two hours to Melbourne, park, and fly to Sydney.

Market research conducted by Qantaslink found Bendigonians will also fly to Sydney for access to the Gold Coast where we regularly take holidays during winter.

The ongoing fare will be benchmarked against the cost to fly between Melbourne and Sydney, making it attractive to fly out of Bendigo and not from Tullamarine for less.

So will enough people fly to Bendigo from Sydney?

The research shows Bendigo’s tourism offering will be enough to draw visitors, and flights will start to coincide with the city’s next international exhibition, Tudors to Windsors: British Royal Portraits.

A marketing campaign in Sydney funded between the council and the Victorian government will hopefully underpin initial sales.

In the meantime, the council have a lot of work to do to get the terminal up to the standard that tourists expect, and it is likely to have to put its hand out, pre-election, to the federal government for financial help.

“It is early days, but we are here for the long term and we would encourage the people of Bendigo to get behind this service, it really is a use it or lose it in the end,” Mr Gissing said.

He said one flight a day, six days a week on the 50-seat Q300 turboprop aircraft was the minimum service.

“We will start from there, we are confident it will go well and if it does, we will come back and talk about increasing that service.

“We will be doing some marketing at both ends of the operation.”

The council and the Victorian government’s regional tourism arm Visit Victoria will also market Bendigo in Sydney.

It is expected Bendigo Art Gallery will be a major drawcard – the first flight will coincide with the opening of its next major international exhibition.

The airline is also trying to influence demand by keeping the price of tickets, at about $189 one way, on par with what travellers would pay between Melbourne and Sydney.

An initial $129 ticket was included as a launch sale special, now available to travellers.

Victorian treasurer Tim Pallas estimated the service alone would create 25 new jobs and inject $2.8m into the local economy.

He said the bid to attract the Qantas’ pilot academy to Bendigo was still on the table.

“We have been given a very clear indication from Qantas what they expected for this, and we have met the requirements…we have acquitted our obligations,” Mr Pallas said.

Mr Gissing said servicing commercial flights and operating a pilot academy were different economic activities, inferring one did not necessarily influence the other.

He said Qantas would name the successful location out of seven regional candidates, early in the new year.

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Long parade for Loongs Fountain handover a key moment at Easter

A HANDING of the baton between Bendigo’s newest imperial dragon Dai Gum Loong and the retiring Sun Loong is set to be the feature of the Bendigo Easter Festival gala parade next April.

Bendigo Chinese Association president Doug Lougoon this week revealed the two dragons will converge on Bendigo’s Alexandra Fountain as part of the parade, with Sun Loong to officially welcome Dai Gum Loong and then guide the way forward, to introduce the new dragon to his home city.

It’s following a tradition that started in 1970 when the original imperial dragon, Loong, handed

over to Sun Loong.

“Loong greeted Sun Loong, his first appearance was at the fountain, and then Loong showed Sun Loong across the parade route, so that will happen again (in 2019), and pay homage to that,” Mr Lougoon said.

“Sun Loong will pass to Dai Gum Loong, to go into the future.

“What we’re trying to achieve is something significant for Easter to welcome Dai Gum Loong to Bendigo.”

BCA are expecting 10 of their dragons to take to the streets for the gala parade, and announced last week that both men and women

can carry four of them – Dai Gum Loong, Ping Loong, Siu Lok Loong and Gwong Loong, altering a tradition where only men could carry

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Lougoon said it is set to follow the essence of the current path along View Street, Pall Mall, and then onto Chapel and Bridge streets,

What we’re trying to achieve is something significant for Easter to welcome Dai Gum Loong to Bendigo

Bendigo’s imperial dragons.

“The decision wasn’t taken lightly, there was great debate, but it was whole-heartedly supported,” Mr Lougoon said.

While the route of the famous parade is yet to be finalised, Mr

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with the fountain dragon stop to be the centre-piece.

It is expected, however, there will be logistical changes to the parade to respond to the increase in dragons on display, to ensure all can be viewed, especially Dai Gum Loong.

“It should be a magnificent display, with significant orchestration and configuration,” Mr Lougoon said.

Mr Lougoon said that in the first week of seeking dragon carrying volunteers, 36 people have signed up to carry Dai Gum Loong, with a 50/50 split between males and females. Seventy people are needed, with an additional 30 in reserve.

A further 16 have signed up to carry Sun Loong, and 12 for Loong.

A total of 320 legs for the 10 dragons are needed.

There is expected to be a public viewing opportunity for Dai Gum Loong, with further details to be announced.

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GIFT TIME: Carlie Ryan from OTIS and Cindy Clarkson from High Street Xray. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN

Health firm launches OTIS appeal HIGH Street Xray has been placed on Santa’s nice list for the fifth year in a row, donating $5000 to launch The OTIS Foundation’s annual Christmas Appeal.

The appeal supports the work of the foundation in providing retreat accommodation,

at no cost, to families dealing with breast cancer, with this first donation to provide close to 70 nights of accommodation.

Cindy Clarkson from High Street Xray said the business had a strong partnership with the local organisation.

“We know that the care is go-

ing to families in need here in Bendigo,” she said.

Residents are encouraged to donate to the appeal in lieu of purchasing material gifts for loved ones, with personalised donation certificates available to place under Christmas trees.

OTIS’ Carlie Ryan said they know people are looking for something to give the hard-tobuy-for this festive season.

“Giving to the less fortunate ... shows what the true meaning of Christmas is.”

Donations can be made online at www.otisfoundation.org.au

IF you’re looking to see Santa before he takes his big trip around the globe, then Sunday night’s Rotary Carols by Candlelight is the place to be.

The event, now in its 48th year, will see a range of performers including Bendigo Youth Choir, Alex Frank Singers, MaCapella Singers, Axedale Primary School, Michael Lapina, Taylah Wolsley and Megan Kane-Griffin take to the stage to sing some of our most loved Christmas songs.

The jolly man himself will also make a special appearance to deliver a festive message.

Carols committee member Jim Mahoney, whose been part of the organising team from the start, said it was always a magical night.

“It’s a lovely atmosphere ... it’s always a big event, and very popular with the crowds.”

The event kicks off at 6pm with entertainment, a barbecue, drinks and ice cream, with the full program commencing at 8pm.

Entry is by gold coin, with funds being donated towards Lifeline.

Rosalind Park is set to be the location for Sunday’s carols, but in the event of inclement weather, organisers say the event will be moved to the exhibition buildings at the Bendigo showgrounds.

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Servo choice fuels row

A PETROL station has been given the go ahead for Huntly’s town centre, but the application has questioned the weight of township plans in City of Greater Bendigo planning decisions.

The service station proposal attracted 34 objections with an overarching theme that its location, on the corner of Midland Highway and Burgoyne Street zoned for commercial use, was not what residents wanted in the middle of Huntly.

The objections also covered the impacts of traffic, access to local roads and pedestrian safety, issues which the developer worked

to address in community consultation meetings by adjusting the layout and moving a bus stop further up the Midland Highway.

But councillors Andrea Metcalf and Jen Alden also questioned the look of a petrol station in the town centre and referred to reference documents including the Huntly Township Plan completed in 2009 and the bigger picture draft Public Space Plan that earmarks vacant land next to the proposed service stations as a potential town square.

Cr Metcalf said the township plan emphasised Huntly should retain its village feel.

An earlier Northern Corridor and Huntly Local Structure Plan

developed in 2005 specifically acknowledged the need for services in Huntly but that a service station should be located outside the centre of town.

Cr Metcalf said council spent considerable time and money

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ship plans that hold no weight in planning outcomes, or give them some teeth by incorporating them into the planning scheme,” she said.

“In this case, it is evident to me that the residents in a fully de-

It is a commercial zone one, there is an aggregation of shops in that precinct as well

developing plans and reference documents that actually carried no weight and could be ignored in future planning decisions.

“It is now increasingly evident to me that council either needs to stop investing resources into town-

veloped Huntly don’t want to be gathering as a community in their town square admiring their petrol station.”

Cr Alden called on councillors to send the developer back to find another location, ideally “on the

Easing road trauma ROAD trauma research is no longer helping rural road users so La Trobe University has proposed to creating a research facility in Bendigo to address the toll.

Having missed out on funding to start a rural medical school, La Trobe will go to the federal government before the election with this proposal instead.

Professor Pamela Snow, head of the Rural Health School, said $5 million would set up the hub.

“Over time we expect a research centre such as this to become self funding through external grant success,” Prof.

Snow said.

“To get it established, to get infrastructure in place to get the right, very senior calibre of researchers on site we would be looking at $5m over five years.”

The proposal has received widespread support from law enforcement agencies desperate to stop the annual road toll that disproportionately impacts on rural road users.

In 2017, 60 per cent of deaths on Victorian road occurred in regional areas, yet only 24 per cent of the population lived outside the Melbourne metropolitan area.

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outskirts of town and leave Huntly its charming and heritage heart”.

But Matt Emond said a growing population around Huntly meant the town needed new services.

“In this situation we need to deal with the facts we have before us in a fair and equitable way,” Cr Emond said. “It is a commercial zone one, there is an aggregation of shops in that precinct as well.”

Malcolm Pethybridge noted the importance of a service station in Huntly as the last stop for fuel before Elmore.

Councillors voted for the proposal which will also include a convenience store open seven days a week.

Council holds firm on parking

MAKES SENSE: Lisa Chesters discussing plans for a new proposed trauma centre. Photo: SHARON KEMP this extremely complex and important social problem of road trauma,” Prof. Snow said.

“Victoria has been the leader nationally and internationally over the last 40 to 50 years in reducing the road toll.

“But we seem to have hit a point when we are no longer making significant progress with respect to rural road trauma.

“What is not being ad-

dressed is that more people die on country roads relative to the number of people who drive on country roads, so initiatives that have borne fruit in metropolitan areas are not yielding the same returns on country roads.”

The university has attracted the support of Bendigo MP Lisa Chesters who goes into the federal election next year.

Ms Chesters said she would champion the project but stopped short of promis-

ing funding.

She said it should also source state government funding given it would be working with VicRoads and the Victorian health sector.

“What we are really talking about is the people who have been injured that for the rest of their lives are living with the consequences of road trauma,” Ms Chesters said.

“It is one of those projects that just makes sense.”

THE CITY of Greater Bendigo has stood its ground on waiving additional parking for CBD businesses in the face of continued complaints from some residents.

Councillors this week approved adjustments to a medical centre in Don Street as it prepares to increase the number of practitioners working on site.

That includes reducing the number of car parks associated with the change, from 11 to four.

The application attracted 11 objections on grounds including parking, traffic hazards and loss of privacy.

Council officers acknowledged residents in the area had “strong feelings about parking and other related matters.

“However ... a professionally prepared report by a traffic engineer has demonstrated that the surrounding streets have the capacity to accommodate the minor shortfall in the parking demand that cannot be met on site,” the council’s report said.

At Wednesday night’s meeting, coun-

cillor Yvonne Wrigglesworth went further and described the persistent complaints from some residents in the area about parking as a “tired sentiment”.

“Everyone still has this incredible desire to park right in front of their location and I am here to say in Bendigo you can absolutely do that,” Cr Wrigglesworth said.

“The (claim) about a lack of parking in Bendigo, I have to say, is becoming a tired sentiment, especially in the cathedral precinct.

“I have made a specific point of regularly driving to the area and seeking parking ... and not one time have I failed to not find a park literally in front of where I need to go.

“Calls for us to solve it I think are a waste of our municipal effort.”

Residents led by Max Turner took the council to VCAT over its decision to waive parking for the proposed Aspire project.

The VCAT decision supported the council’s decision, but put conditions on creating a space for buses to park.

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Teachers protest expected cuts

PROTESTS have at La Trobe University’s Bendigo campus this week saw teachers demand a commitment to retain the century-old teacher education school on site.

The National Tertiary Education Union organised protests after it said the university ignored calls to stop changes to the school that it claims would mean job losses, online modules and fly-in, fly-out teaching.

But La Trobe head of campus Rob Stephenson said this week no decision had been made on staff numbers at the Bendigo campus.

“There’s a proposal that is out for discussion and in fact closed on Tuesday, so no decision have been made about that at this stage,” Mr Stephenson said.

“A lot of the positions are

open for expressions of interest for other staff, some will be advertised, I’m not in a position to give you an indication of where that will finish up.”

The university has proposed changes for the school amid what it claims is falling enrolment numbers in education courses.

But NTEU Bendigo subbranch secretary Cathleen Farrelly said the school attracted most of its students from regional areas, who once they graduated taught in Bendigo and north central regional schools.

“The impact on students is likely to be significat with the proposal of FIFO lecturers who would visit the regional campuses for intensive teaching in two week blocks with the rest of the course being online,” she said.

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Push for safety MUCH of northern Victoria remained on flood watch late yesterday with the threat of heavy rain and flash flooding continuing into the night.

Bendigo has received more than 25 millimetres since rain began falling at about 8am yesterday, up until 5pm. Several businesses in the city were inundated with floodwater during the morning when rains were at their most intense.

The Bureau of Meteorology expects rain to sweep across the state and contract to the north-west early today before moving into southern New South Wales.

The State Emergency Service has advised people not to walk, ride or drive through flood water; and to keep clear of creeks and storm drains.

People travelling in fire affected areas should be aware that rainfall run-off into waterways may contain debris such as ash, soil, trees and rocks, and

to be aware that in areas recently affected by fires, heavy rainfall increases the potential for landslides and debris across roads.

Victoria Police is boosting its presence on the roads over the Christmas and New Year period, with motorists urged to slow down, drive to the conditions and get to their celebrations safely.

Minister for Police and Emergency Services Lisa Neville yesterday joined Victoria Police to launch the 24-day Operation Roadwise campaign and remember the 200 lives already lost this year.

The names and ages of those who have died have been inscribed on baubles and placed on the Victoria Police lives lost Christmas tree in Melbourne.

Ms Neville said this was a timely reminder to Victorians that there are real people behind the statistics and road trauma can happen to anyone.

“The festive season is not the time for motorists to get complacent.

We want to ensure everyone gets to their destination safely, and returns home to their families and friends “Our police officers do an incredible job keeping Victorians safe on the roads, but planning ahead is key.

“If you’re going to drink, know how you’re going to get home. If you’re going on a long road trip, know where and when you’re going to stop along the way.”

From today, police will be out in force targeting dangerous driving, drug and drink driving, and irresponsible behaviour on our roads.

Victorians can expect a highly visible police presence at popular destinations across metropolitan and regional areas.

Operation Roadwise runs until just before midnight on Sunday, 6 January 2019.

Zavier on a high AN eight-year-old Eaglehawk North Primary School student, will be one face in the Fab Four as part of Vision Australia’s Carols by Candlelight.

Zavier Price suffers from a rare eye condition, Leber’s Congenital Amaurosis, which causes him to have very low vision due to poorly formed retina cells.

When discussing his inclusion in Vision Australia’s Fab Four, occupational therapist Carlia Rix said he was a terrific example of the help that Vision Australia give to children with low vision and their families.

“He’s received mobility services to develop skills to get around safely, independent living skills to learn how to dress himself and identify his clothes as inside and outside, and learn how to prepare a simple meal or drink,” Mrs Rix said.

“He’s a shining example of the impact that our services can

have on children.

“With Vision Australia Carols by Candlelight, we select our shining stars and he is certainly a shining star, depicting the benefits of our Vision Australia services.” mother StaZavier’s cey Hampson said she was very proud of Zavier and his achievements throughout his life.

“I am extremely proud of him, we never thought he’d do a lot of things that he’s doing at the moment, so he’s surprised all of us and continues to every single day,” Mrs Hampson said.

The Fab Four will assemble at the Carols by Candlelight on Christmas Eve to help celebrate the fundraising event which will see every dollar donated turned into $4, for example, $50 turned into $200 thanks to Vision Australia and their supporters. – Ben Hann

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Christmas arrangements City of Greater Bendigo offices in Bendigo and Heathcote will be closed from 5pm December 21, 2018 and will reopen at 8.30am on Wednesday January 2, 2019.

Over the Christmas holiday period, the City will continue to provide residents with access to services. For general information on our services visit www.bendigo.vic.gov.au The City has a 24-hour responsive telephone service. For emergency services please phone 5434 6000.

The City wishes you and your family a happy and safe Christmas and New Year.

BENDIGO ART GALLERY Bendigo Art Gallery will be open to the public from 10am to 5pm every day except Christmas Day.

BENDIGO LIVESTOCK EXCHANGE Please note that the Livestock Exchange site will be closed (gates will be locked and truck wash facility closed, no vehicle access permitted) from 12pm on Friday December 21 and will re-open at 8am Friday January 4, 2019.

EARLY LEARNING CENTRES Annie Galvin Early Learning Centre Gladstone Street, Bendigo Closes 6pm December 21 and re-opens 7am January 3, 2019.

Helen Jessen Early Learning Centre 145 Crook Street, Strathdale Closes 6pm December 21 and re-opening date to be confirmed due to maintenance work.

HOME SUPPORT SERVICES Domestic Assistance, Respite Care, Property Maintenance and Social Support will not be provided from Tuesday December 25, 2018 until Wednesday January 2, 2019.

Only personal care service will be provided during this period. Social Support Group clients will be contacted about attendance during the holiday period.

Food Services will be closed on Tuesday December 25 and Wednesday

December 26 and recommence on Thursday December 27. Food Services will also be closed on Tuesday January 1, 2019.

If you do not require any services or wish to make changes to your service for the Christmas period, please notify our office on 4408 6560 between 8.30am and 5pm.

WASTE SERVICES Garbage, organics and recycling Please note that the only garbage, recycling and organics collections affected over the Christmas/New Year period are on Christmas Day, Tuesday December 25. No other garbage, recycling or organics collections will be affected over the holiday period. If your collection is due on Christmas Day please place your bins out on Christmas night, Tuesday December 25. Your bins will then be collected sometime over the next three days, at the latest by 3pm on Friday December 28. Please ensure your bins are left out until this time or until they are emptied.

MATERNAL CHILD HEALTH

NEW YEAR’S EVE FIREWORKS

All Maternal and Child Health services will close 5pm December 21 and reopen Wednesday January 2. To make or change appointments please phone 4408 6590 during office hours. The 24hour Maternal and Child Health line is always available on 13 22 29.

Fireworks will take place at approximately 9.15pm and midnight on New Year’s Eve Monday December 31 from the Rosalind Park Poppet Head.

MULTI-STOREY CARPARKS IN EDWARD STREET AND HARGREAVES STREET

The City would like to advise that the QEO car park off View Street will be closed from 6am Monday December 31 until approximately 9am Tuesday January 1 for safety reasons associated with the New Year’s Eve fireworks display.

The multi-storey car parks in Edward and Hargreaves Streets will be open in line with extended retail shopping hours: Monday December 17 ........7am – 7.30pm Tuesday December 18........7am – 7.30pm Wednesday December 19 ....7am – 9.30pm Thursday December 20 .....7am – 9.30pm Friday December 21 ...........7am – 9.30pm Sunday December 23 .........7am – 8.30pm Monday December 24 ........7am – 7.30pm

Closed Christmas Day only. Open all other days, 8am to 4pm Monday to Friday, 8am to 4.30pm Saturday and Sunday.

Tuesday December 25......................Closed

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Friday December 28 ...........7am – 9.30pm

Closed Christmas Day only. Open all other scheduled days from 8am to 5pm.

Saturday December 29 ........... 7am – 6pm

Closed Christmas Day only. Open all other scheduled days from 8am to 5pm.

Strathfieldsaye Transfer Station Closed Christmas Day only. Open all other scheduled days from 8am to 5pm.

It is strongly recommended that the appropriate measures be put in place by animal owners to ensure animals are safe.

POST OFFICE GALLERY Post Office Gallery will be open to the public from 10am to 5pm every day except Christmas Day.

Saturday December 22 ......7am – 8.30pm

Eaglehawk Landfill

Goornong Transfer Station

For safety purposes, revellers are reminded that there is an 85m exclusion zone surrounding the Rosalind Park Poppet Head.

Wednesday December 26 ....7am – 7.30pm Thursday December 27 .....7am – 7.30pm

Sunday December 30 .......................Closed Monday December 31 ........7am – 7.30pm Tuesday January 1 ............................Closed Wednesday January 2 .......7am – 7.30pm Thursday January 3............7am – 7.30pm Friday January 4..................7am – 9.30pm

For more information contact 5434 6000 or go to www.bendigo.vic.gov.au

THE CAPITAL AND ULUMBARRA THEATRE BOX OFFICE The Box Office at 50 View Street, Bendigo will close at 5pm Friday December 21 and re-open 9am Wednesday January 2.

Tickets and vouchers can be purchased at gotix.com.au

VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRES Bendigo Open 7 days, 9am – 5pm Closed Christmas Day Heathcote Open 7 days, 9am – 5pm Closed Christmas Day

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Swan’s swansong

By SAM KANE

FORMER federal treasurer Wayne Swan believes the $52 billion in stimulus packages implemented by the Labor government with the advent of the 2008 and 2009 global financial crisis prevented the worldwide recession reaching Australia.

Speaking to the Bendigo Weekly during a visit to Bendigo on Tuesday 10 years on from the GFC, Mr Swan said that not taking that type of action would have caused further economic pressures, the effects of which would have been long lasting.

“Unemployment would have been higher, deficits would have been higher. It was actually more economically efficient and more socially cohesive to spend to prevent a worse outcome, which is high un-

employment and high damage to the society, which costs you in the long run.”

Mr Swan, federal member for Lilley, described the economic decisions made as needing “political guts” by his Labor government, in the face of conservative opposition from both media and politics.

“I feel enormously proud of what we achieved and what it did for the country. I couldn’t have lived with myself if we didn’t do it,” he said.

“Just about every important economic body in the world said that we did the best stimulus of any country in the world, including conservatives.”

He said if another economic event was to occur, the response from 10 years ago needed to be accurately analysed so as the correct

path could be determined.

“The reason why what happened in the GFC is important is that if it does happen again we’ve got to understand what went right with our response last time. We can’t have this notion that it didn’t work, or shouldn’t have been put in place, stand.”

Retiring from parliament at the next federal election, Mr Swan said that, in addition to his electorate work, his role in the GFC was something he was most proud of.

“There’s no question that in my career the standout period... is what we did in response to the GFC and averting a recession in Australia and preserving the basis of a good economy and a good society was the most fundamental thing that I think I could have done,” he said.

“I’m proud that we did it and I

REFLECTIVE: Wayne Swan. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN didn’t do it on my own, I did it with a whole lot of my colleagues, and I’m proud of them for hanging in there and backing it.”

Mr Swan was elected Labor national president earlier this year, and will be involved in the party’s campaign at 2019’s federal election.

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VISITORS to Lake Eppalock can now use a network of strategically placed markers installed around the lake’s perimeter in case of an emergency.

The emergency marker project was completed in time for the influx of thousands of summer visitors who swim, boat and fish in one of Australia’s most popular inland lakes.

The markers resemble large street signs with white text on a green background, and each has a unique alphanumeric code made up of three letters and three numbers.

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Emergencies at Lake Eppalock can range from fires to accidents or someone suffering a heart attack while fishing.

“We’ve had more than a dozen boat fires in the past 10 years and these can be very serious,” he said.

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A SHORT drive out from Bendigo’s city centre and you find yourself in an idyllic paradise – Judy and Paul Sens’ Mandurang garden.

There’s not just one of them, but 30, scattered throughout the couple’s 2.5 hectare property and for this weekend only, they’re open to the public.

The husband and wife team have built the gardens up from one gum tree during the past 14 years, with Judy in charge of the hundreds of plant varieties, and Paul managing the infrastructure in which they reside.

Each garden has its own theme related to the plants and features inside it, such as the kitchen garden, filled with herbs, the gargoyle garden with dragon statues and scented bulbs, and an enchanted garden with vines and pixies.

Judy said her passion to develop the garden grew out of family roots for a love of gardening, and a desire to create a place where it feels like you’re always on holiday.

“It’s just something that I love, I love getting my hands dirty, and digging,” she said.

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Picnics are also encouraged, with plenty of areas to enjoy the beauty of the outdoors.

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DON Smallgoods ran a national consumer promotion “Small Goods. Big Bucks!” in selected Independent supermarkets for eight weeks. Out of more than 2600 entries, her entry was one of the lucky two to be drawn.

Wendy said she couldn’t believe it when she got the call.

“I thought it was a hoax. Things like this don’t happen to people like us.”

Wendy and her husband Brian of 40 years have been through some testing times over the past few years. The money will be of great help to them, especially over the Christmas season.

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OVERSEAS: Kelly Phan on an internship in The Hague.

By SAM KANE

FOR Bendigo’s Kelly Phan, the call to say she’d received an internship with the Coalition for the International Criminal Court at The Hague for the summer holidays came with dual emotions – special and shocking.

“When I applied for it, I thought I would just throw my hat in the ring and see how it goes, I didn’t even expect to hear back,” she said.

“Then they called me for an interview and I managed to get a spot. I was really, really chuffed.”

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three weeks in the communications department of the NGO, as part of the ICC’s week-long Assembly of State Parties.

The role includes note taking, photography, and updating social media. Earlier this week she also met ICC chief prosecutor Fatou Bensouda.

Ms Phan said the internship was prime opportunity to put her studies into action, and gain insight into areas not usually accessible in her degree.

“I’m really excited to see the political aspect of it, because obviously we’re going to have lots of states coming in casting their own view on how international hu-

Ho of t fer

UNFORTUNATELY cancer doesn’t take a break over Christmas and neither do Bendigo Relay for Life organisers who are busy with preparations for a community information forum.

It includes the official launch next Wednesday, December 19 at the La Trobe School of Rural Health for their 20th relay, to held in March.

In 19 years thousands of Bendigo residents of all ages have raised more than $3.4 million to help fight cancer, a disease that will eventually affect 50 per cent of all Victorians by the age of 85.

Organisers are hoping once again the Bendigo community will get onboard and help better last year effort when 600 participants helped raise more than $140,000.

Already more than 20 teams, including two school teams have raised $26,000 for the 2019 event which will get under way on March 29 at the Backhaus Oval Reserve in Golden Square.

Local cancer survivor and Bendigo Relay for Life chair Teresa Jones, has worked tirelessly in raising awareness of one of Bendigo’s premier community fund raising events said their 20th relay was a major milestone, and they were aiming to further promote Cancer Council funded services and education programs to all central Victorians.

Cancer Council Victoria CEO Todd Harper will discuss funding arrangements for clinical trials and the significance of Bendigo’s 20th relay while Ms Lane will talk about support services.

To find out more, register or donate visit www.bendigorelayforlife.org. au or phone 1300 656 585.

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manitarian law is going to be run for the next year at the ICC,” she said.

“It’s definitely very different to anything I’ve ever done before.”

This opportunity is one step closer to Ms Phan’s hope of working in peacekeeping with an international NGO in the future.

“The internship will be a really good chance to try out things and see all the possibilities of where my career could go,” she said.

2018 has been a big year for the former Bendigo Senior Secondary student, having also travelled to Thailand in August for the University Scholars Leadership Symposium, a conference which discussed

the role of the United Nations in the international field.

She said a drive for being constantly busy and curious led her to take on such a wide range of opportunities.

“I don’t really like going outside of my comfort zone, but at the end of it all it always ends up being worth it, and I always end up having these amazing experiences that I wouldn’t have had if I didn’t just push myself.”

And, she said that it was Bendigo’s spirit which has set her on her way.

“Just because you came from a small town, doesn’t mean you can’t end up on the world stage.”

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Respect the river and swim safe ROYAL Life Saving research reveals that 1087 people have died from drowning in Australian rivers, creeks and streams over the past 15 years.

An estimated further 522 people were hospitalised for non-fatal drowning incidents, many left with a permanent disability.

In Victoria 131 people drowned between July, 2003 and June, 2018 with the Murray River claiming 41 lives in the past 10 years, to be Australia’s most dangerous waterway.

Research shows males are most at risk, accounting for 80 per cent of all drowning deaths.

Alarmingly, of the adult males who drowned in rivers, 56 per cent had a alcohol and/or drugs in their system.

Royal Life Saving and the federal government launched a campaign aimed at educating the community about inland waterway safety through

the Respect the River program three years ago, which has resulted in an 18 per cent reduction in river drowning deaths.

“Rivers can be very hazardous environments and the public often underestimate the dangers. Often you cannot see ice cold water, rocks, snags like tree branches or strong currents. Conditions can change every day,” government spokesperson Paul Shannon said.

“Through the Respect the River program, Royal Life Saving aims to educate the community about the dangers in these environments, and how to stay safe.”

The Respect the River program initiatives include swimming and water safety programs for children in various aquatic environments, a national awareness campaign, community events, risk assessments of blackspot locations, and lifesaving training.

JUST THE TICKET: John Stewart, Rhonda Anthony and Ruth Hosking. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN

Join in the raffle CARE: Water can be dangerous.

CHRISTMAS is in the air, and that means time is running out to buy a ticket in Rotary Club of Bendigo Strathdale’s annual raffle.

More than $40,000 is expected to be raised which will go towards eight local community organisations, including Bendigo Animal Welfare and Community Service, Wildlife Rescue Emergency Service,

Heartbeat, Dragons Abreast, Righteous Pups, City of Greater Bendigo Brass Band, Vietnam Veterans and Inner Wheel. Funds will also support Rotary’s local, national and international projects.

Rotary’s John Stewart said community members have been generous with their purchasing of tickets so far.

“Rotary is about helping people, and this is one of the opportunities to achieve that,” he said.

This is the club’s major fundraiser for the year.

Tickets are $2 each, and can be bought from the stall at Lansell Square shopping centre, in front of Kmart, until 5pm on Tuesday, December 18.

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Access for business

THE Inclusive Towns Project which aims to increase the accessibility of local businesses for people with a disability was launched on Wednesday.

The Inclusive Towns Project has visited businesses across central Victoria through a partnership between the City of Greater Bendigo and the Loddon and Mount Alexander Shire councils with funding provided through the National Disability Insurance Scheme.

About 21 per cent of Greater Bendigo residents have some form of disability or long term health condition and the project aims to help business become more inclusive by improving their communication, physical environment and awareness of disability as well as providing information on inclusive employment.

Council’s Steven Abbott said people with a disability are valuable customers and as part of the program staff with

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an experience of disability will visit local businesses and work with them to identify changes to benefit their customers.

“Participating businesses can be recognised by the Inclusive Towns sticker in their front window,” Mr Abbott said.

“We are inviting businesses and the community to hear about the benefits of inclusive communication, disability awareness, inclusive employment and the physical environment.”

The project will start its rollout in the Bendigo city centre in January.

Businesses interested in learning more about the Inclusive Towns Project should contact Alison Jones on 5434 6314.

PIECE OF CAKE: Guest speaker Josh Hercus and mayor Margaret O’Rourke. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN

Storytimes at the library A NEW multicultural and multilingual program called Little World Storytimes has been launched at the Bendigo Library.

It’s part of the Inclusive Multicultural Library Project which aims to increase the participation of newly arrived and refugee communities in library programs with funding from the state government.

Next year, Little World Storytimes will be held regularly at Goldfields Library branches and agencies throughout Greater Bendigo to showcase Karen, Afghan, South Sudanese and Indian cultures and languages.

City of Greater Bendigo council’s Steven Abbott said the Inclusive Multicultural Library Project aims to identify ways to increase interculturalism and cultural

safety at Greater Bendigo libraries to ensure they are a welcoming place for all.

“This project supports the council’s objective in our Cultural Diversity and Inclusion Plan to increase community understanding of and empathy for residents from culturally diverse backgrounds by the providing information and intercultural experiences,” Mr Abbott said.

The project has revolved around the knowledge and insight provided by 10 local community champions from cultural backgrounds such as Indian, Karen, Afghan, South Sudanese, Sri Lankan, Malay, Chinese and Mexican.

Goldfields Library Corporation CEO, Mark Hands said in a global community that embraces diversity, the library

is excited to offer Little World Storytime as a way to introduce young citizens to the rich cultural landscape that being a part of Greater Bendigo now represents.

“Little World Storytimes is a way for children and adults alike to celebrate and learn about the different cultures and languages we have in our community, while making our newest community members feel welcome,” Mr Hands said.

Community champion, Edith Muñoz from Mexico said it’s important to share cultures and one way to do that is through language.

“Little World Storytimes will help us to introduce children to another language in a fun way, and allows us to give back to our community at the same time,” Ms Muñoz said.

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Change for landfill THE City of Greater Bendigo council is applying to the Environment Protection Authority to trial an alternative daily cover at the Eaglehawk landfill.

Council’s Brooke Pearce said at the end of each day waste dumped at the landfill must be covered by 300 millimetres of soil.

“The council wants to undertake a 12 month trial using an alternative to the soil but we must gain approval from the EPA to do so,” Ms Pearce said.

“The soil alternative is made of biodegradable material and is a thick slurry that is sprayed over the waste.

“It is designed to control odour, dust, windblown litter and deter pest animals and has been used with great success at many other landfill sites as an alternative to soil cover.

“If we use this material it will mean that less soil and rock will be needed to go into the landfill helping to prolong the life of the landfill.

“It is also expected to provide savings on the cost of the landfill levy that must be paid to the EPA for every tonne of waste, including the cover material that is put into the landfill.”

Residents are encouraged to provide any feedback or thoughts they may have about the trial and the alternative material.

This can be done by phoning the council on 5434 6000, emailing to requests@bendigo. vic.gov.au or via the feedback forms online at www.bendigo.vic. gov.au

Demolish the stage

A THEATRICAL performance which explores the change in landscape since colonisation had its world premiere in Bendigo this week, with audiences being treated to dance, video projections, lights, music, and even a live set demolition.

Demolish is part of the Regional Centre for Culture 2018 program, and explores the ideas of significant change, both in the past and the present, centred upon the themes of home and demolition.

The show also has strong links to country, focusing on the Dhelkunya Dja Country Plans description of the disrupted landscape being upside down country, due to mining.

“It’s exploring massive, rapid, violent change, using

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the home as a universal place to explore that idea,” creator Rebecca Russell said.

The setting of the performance is a large shed at Bendigo Showgrounds, which Ms Russell believed helps to tap into the feeling of industrial progress present in the performance, as well as in wider society.

“There’s a big conversation in Bendigo at the moment about expanding... and how do we do it in a way that keeps people connected, and connected to their land and other people.”

The show runs until tomorrow night, with tickets available at www.bendigoregion. com.au/arts-culture-theatres/ event/demolish

SHOWTIME: Christy Flaws and Janette Hoe. Photos: ANDREW PERRYMAN

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Counsellor on Christmas

By DIANNE DEMPSEY

CHRISTINE Cummins spent her days on Christmas Island counselling refugees and listening to horrific stories of torture, trauma, starvation and grief.

By contrast, at night she would take her daughter Bella down to the beach and gather with other families to enjoy the breeze and watch the waves while they ate their dinner.

“I never talked about the work,” Christine said.

“My friends would have no idea of the stories that were inside me.”

Christine said in many ways the island was idyllic.

“We stayed there for four years from 2010 to 2014 and while few of my daughter’s friends spoke English, she has maintained friendships with them via social media.”

Christine conducted the counselling sessions with the refugees with the assistance of an interpreter who would sit to one side, while Christine directly faced her client.

“I soon found having an interpreter was a great advantage. It gave me time to digest the information that was being imparted and it also gave my clients time to consider their response,” she said “We also provided tea and coffee in proper porcelain cups and water in glasses. Being present for these people and listening to them, and treating them with respect was part of the healing process.

“Hence the title, Dignity in a Teacup”.

According to Christine the heal-

ing process was often determined by an individual’s resilience.

“For some people, resilience came from their faith in their God; for other people it was their ability to be able to dream of what they wanted in the future,” she said.

“There was something in them.

They knew they had work to do. It might have been as simple as staying strong to look after their children.”

Christine was on leave attending a wedding in Australia when she heard of the dreadful shipwreck in December of 2010.

“I was back in time to look after the first-responders. They could hear screams in the middle of the night. It was terrible. There was nothing people could do. Those who survived somehow scrambled up the sharp, scarifying rocks of the cove.”

Christine was one of a team of four therapists and while she received clinical supervision, she says it was the futility and the unfairness of the way the refugees were treated which traumatised her.

“Writing the book was cathartic.

I wanted to let people know what conditions were like for the refugees,” Christine said.

She says people who are running away from draconian regimes are often described as boat people or victims of people smugglers but that language often dismisses the people who are actually in the boats.

Apart from working with Rural Australians for Refugees, Christine hopes her book will educate people about the global refugee crisis that

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DIGNIFIED APPROACH: Christine Cummins. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN still afflicts so many people.

The Christmas Island detention centre was closed last October.

Dignity in a Teacup will be launched this Saturday, December 15, St Paul’s Cathedral at 5pm

where it will be available for sale.

It will be commercially released in 2019.

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V I E W P O I N T opinion letters

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Our timid council GIVEN recent newspaper letters and articles there now appears to be recognition in the community that Bendigo has been dudded by the state government on council office co-location in the proposed GovHub compared to Ballarat and short changed on other projects. $100 million for Ballarat and 600 new jobs compared to $16m and 100 new jobs for Bendigo is clearly not a fair hub deal.

On top of that Ballarat is to receive near $60m for roads and the newly-created VicRoads department focused on regional roads; a real coup.

Other preferential deals could be cited.

It seems as if our councillors and officers, unhappy with the hub deal, are frightened to publicly speak out against the state government’s lopsided and comparatively unfair deals.

Let’s see councillors in the media demanding a fairer go.

While I originally had sympathy for council not wishing to put the state government offside, it is now time to make a stand or the imbalance in funding will continue.

It is a disappointment to all residents that our leaders don’t show more ticker and conviction, rather than a plea for $7m extra for the hub.

Councillors should be publicly lobbying for something closer to Ballarat’s job and dollar offer and asking for other concessions.

While the GovHub and other funding proposals appear to be made by the Spring Street inner circle, without involvement of our two parliamentary members, Jacinta Allan and Maree Edwards should still be vigorously agitating openly for a better go for Greater Bendigo.

Michael McKenzie, Bendigo

Toothbrush recycling DEAR fellow citizens of Bendigo – we have an e-waste drop off at council chambers and other places, however what about a council drop-off station for used toothbrushes?

A company will recycle this hard plastic and other such items such as dental floss – however not many people know about it or use it.

It seems there are only a few addresses in the whole of Bendigo

region that will take recycled oral care and then pass it on to Terracycle.

What about school projects getting involved with this hard plastic recycling of oral care?

Young people are the next generation and are really getting on board with recycling and all that it entails.

How inspiring to know that they take a great interest when they know what they can do to protect our environment.

We all use toothbrushes – imagine the number of Bendigo toothbrushes adding to our landfill problem because not many people know about Terracycle.

We can do something Bendigo – let’s think about it.

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Fear and self interest WHAT do you do when you know you are going to be defeated in the House? You dissolve parliament for the year.

Australians are demanding humanitarian action for sick asylum seekers and refugees languishing without hope on Nauru and Manus.

That is why the numbers would have been there today (Thursday, December 6) in the House of Reps to pass the Urgent Medical Treatment Bill.

The Senate passed it.

While this was playing out, I was watching Scott Morrison delivering his valedictory speech.

He noted with pride his apology to the victims of historical sexual abuse. What about those children and women abused on Nauru?

He wished everyone a peaceful Christmas with loved ones. What about those detained without hope? His Christian ethos doesn’t seem to stretch to them.

Fear and self-interest are running out as effective political tools.

People are seeing through them.

We need policy couched in positive possibilities, informed by humanity and rational reasoning.

We need something we can all join with and share responsibility for.

Di O’Neil, Bendigo

Council for business THE City of Greater Bendigo Council has just announced a review into how to attract more business to our region.

PICK OF THE WEEK: An abandoned Eucalyptus still in the Whipstick. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN For more photos go to www.newbendigophotos.com Public meetings would provide valuable input, but the real question is will this simply be another talk fest from a council and in particular an executive that will listen and then just do what they had intended anyway?

There have been countless examples of precisely that, the Hargreaves Mall, the tram around the lake, the Marong business hub, the mosque,the Botanical Gardens and the list could go on.

We have seen successive councils and in particular our current CEO who has done more to push business away than to encourage it to our region.

There are a number of examples of this such as a proposed meat works and the Woolworths distribution centre, which has hundreds of employees and the tender process was won by another council.

The real issue here is that it was one of our own past employees who worked hard to win that tender while our officers sat on their hands.

Council now are returning the Easter fair back to a four day event after years of a failed experiment and the loss of millions of dollars to the region.

The real issue is do we have the right people to address what is a serious problem for our region and one that is not the case in places such as Ballarat, Shepparton, Echuca and others?

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council voted on a rural and regional strategy to bring in the development boundaries, a plan for 10 years and now they’re looking for more industrial land.

The flawed and ridiculous push to acquire the Carter land at Marong was a clear indication of how out of touch our council and executive have been with residents.

We seem to have developed a culture of failure that keeps getting rewarded and no one held to account and that needs to stop.

Encouraging business to our region and supporting our existing businesses should be one of council’s top priorities.

Stuart Symes, Epsom

Fix up your own back yard ON the last day of federal parliament 2018, I heard our PM Scott Morrison declare that “Christmas is a joyous time of year”.

Well its not if you happen to be a Palestinian in Gaza or anywhere else in the West Bank in the lands acquired by Israel in 1967 and after evicting 50,000 families from their homes never to return. In fact life is hell for them.

As a condition of supporting Israeli nationhood in 1948 the USA and the UK made it conditional on a two state solution. Fifty years later the Palestinian people are still waiting for justice.

Our PM is about to follow the

bully boys Trump and Netanyahu by ignoring the UN and making Jerusalem the capital of Israel.

One of the arguments is that our sovereign foreign policy shouldn’t be influenced by Muslim countries, fair enough but the essence of the Israeli/Palestinian conflict should be about justice and until the Palestinians receive a fair go there will never be peace and Muslim fundamentalists will always have an excuse and want retribution.

Jerusalem should be an international city. A shared jewel, not something to squabble over.

Another people for whom Christmas is not joyous are the first Australians because just like the Palestinians their “country” has been stolen and plundered and they are still treated as second class citizens in their own land and if we were fair dinkum, we second Australians would be open to a new date for Australia Day. When are going to accept the “truth telling”? Why do the years slip by and there is no treaty or constitutional recognition?

The real reason our Liberal government never advances Aboriginal rights is that they just don’t rate.

Well Mr Morrison fix up your own backyard first, before grandstanding for Mr Netanyahu.

Ray Wilson, Kangaroo Flat

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editorial

A mixed batch

THE makeup of the state’s Legislative Council was revealed earlier this week, with a record number of cross benchers expected to play their part in the political process for the next four years.

Looking at the Northern region which includes Bendigo, Mildura, Wodonga and Shepparton, there were more people who stuffed up their ballot paper and were recorded as informal voters than there were people who voted for Tim Quilty from the Liberal Democrats, but Mr Quilty managed to secure the third spot for the Northern Region in the Legislative Council.

Roughly four per cent of voters (18,905) got it wrong and registered an informal vote, and there’s an old saying that says in a democracy the people always get it right.

Maybe that’s not quite the case anymore as the increasing incidence that is the orchestration of preferences between minor and micro parties seeks to engineer an outcome – a legal one, but one that’s not quite cricket in my view.

Mr Quilty’s 17,187 votes were less than half those secured by Shooters, Fishers and Farmers Victoria candidate Daniel Young, but they were still enough, thanks to the flow of preferences, to unseat Mr Young.

Editorial Comment Similarly, Australian Greens candidate Nicole Rowan received 28,296 primary votes, but to no avail.

And Tania Maxwell, on behalf of Derryn Hinch’s Justice Party received 21,993 primary votes, equating to about 4.8 per cent of the overall vote, but still managed to secure fourth position, and a valuable seat on the cross bench for the next four years.

For perspective, the ALP’s Mark Gepp received 140,522 votes and was easily elected to the Upper House is no surprise, but his running mate − the now Agriculture Minister Jaclyn Symes only just managed to scrape in as the fifth representative for Northern region.

As the coalition’s number two candidate for Northern region, The Nationals’ Luke O’Sullivan was the other major casualty from this election. Shepparton based Liberal Wendy Lovell sailed past the post with 140,522 votes, but the flow of preferences from her to Mr O’Sullivan was not enough to see him returned to Spring Street.

Looking at the results in Mel-

bourne … Sustainable Australia won a spot despite winning just 1.32 per cent of the vote in Southern Metro, yet the Greens were unsuccessful with 13.5 per cent. The Liberal Democrats won a seat in adjoining South East Metro with just 0.84 per cent of the vote.

Again, there’s nothing illegal about how this came to be, but the manipulation of the allocation and therefore the flow of preferences is unsettling, and warrants review.

A lot has been said in recent times about voting “below the line” to reduce the likelihood of our voting intentions being engineered for the benefit of candidates from micro parties, and the time has come for the parliament to review the practice that has allowed deals to be done that effectively distort the voting system as we know it.

Victoria is one of only two states that allows voters to number a solitary box above the line and thereby allow whoever they vote for to effectively allocate preferences on their behalf.

This is not an attempt to reduce the diversity of our parliament, but the final outcome needs to better reflect the original voting intentions of the voter, not those of the political parties themselves.

opinion

By CATHERINE WILLS, Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre Director

THE question VTAC is most often asked is, what is a good ATAR? ATAR stands for Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank, so it is a rank – not a score. It is represented as a number between 0 and 99.95 in intervals of 0.05, with 99.95 being the highest rank.

Because the ATAR is a rank, there is no pass or fail ATAR. Everyone who receives an ATAR has successfully passed the VCE. The ATAR simply demonstrates each student’s achievement in relation to all other students in the Year 12 age group. For example, someone receiving an ATAR of 55 has performed better than 55 per cent of the Year 12 age group for that year.

The ATAR was developed on behalf of universities as a numerical tool for assessing students for university courses. Because

of the way the ATAR is calculated, institutions can ensure that a 30 in one study is equivalent to a 30 in another study, therefore eliminating any subjective decisions about how difficult one study is compared to another.

The ATAR was never developed as a measure of success. In its pure state, it was simply another tool to be used if required for selection.

These adjustments may include your performance in your VCE studies, where you live or go to school, whether you attend an under-represented school, come from a non-English speaking background, have experienced difficulties while at school and more.

For 2019, of the 1,497 undergraduate courses listed for application through VTAC, almost 41 per cent do not use the ATAR in

It’s about not giving up and working take a breath and don’t limit yourself to one towards your dream course or one dream Every year, institutions review their selection practices to determine which criteria should be used to ensure the most suitable applicants are accepted into courses. The decision on what these tools are is at their own discretion.

Institutions also take other factors into consideration and apply adjustments to your selection.

their selection, 10.4 per cent use only the ATAR, and almost 49 per cent use the ATAR and other selection tools such as those listed above.

You may be asking, if the ATAR is simply a tool, why all the hype? Well that’s easy. Marketing.

It is much harder for marketers to quantify the performance of students

in their interviews, presentations and auditions – whereas the ATAR is a rank that starts at 0.05 and goes all the way to 99.95.

So, what is a good ATAR? Well that depends, on what you intend to study, how realistic you are about your capabilities, what courses you’re looking to apply for and whether the ATAR is even a factor in your selection.

Because contrary to all the hype, your ATAR does not define you as a person, does not determine your future capabilities and is not a measure of your worth. It’s one of the many selection tools available to institutions, nothing more, nothing less.

When you get your ATAR today, take a breath and don’t limit yourself to one course or one dream.

Check out all your options because success isn’t a number or rank. It’s about not giving up and working towards your dream.

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Merry Christmas and a Safe and Happy New Year

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Spending for the wise at Christmas

Humour in hopelessness

IF money is tight in your family this year, or perhaps things simply haven’t been going so well, we have a few suggestions to put the happy back into Happy Christmas.

First of all don’t get suckered in by the television ads where they play happy families while eating turkey and opening hugely expensive presents like bread makers and Lamborghinis.

Rampant commercialism is all very well, but there are many families who are simply stressed, worried and embarrassed at this time of the year because they can’t afford to put on a big spread and buy the gifts the children have been begging for.

So here are some tips: The main priority at Christmas is the children, so if you think they may be disappointed in Santa, sit down with them now and tell them while they may not get everything they want, Christmas is still going to be special.

First of all set yourself a budget.

If you don’t trust yourself with the credit cards

THE YEAR OF THE FARMER Rosalie Ham Picador Australia $32.99

here’s an idea, get out some cash – the visuals really do put you off throwing the notes about.

And don’t forget the wrapping paper... half the joyof Christmas, especially for the little ones, is tearing open the wrapping.

Christmas trees can be improvised by simply lopping a branch off a tree in the garden.

have fun with the food, tell the kids they can choose the meals themselves and write up an official menu – for example ice cream for breakfast, chips and gravy

Ask the children to help by making decorations and Christmas cards It doesn’t have to be huge, set it up in a vase perhaps, throw around some tinsel and hey presto.

Ask the children to help by making decorations and Christmas cards, bake cakes together and play carols.

See who can find really lame jokes on the net.

There’s also the option of a Kris Kringle among the older members of the family where you put a price limit of say $20 or $30 on a present and each participant brings a gift for their assigned person.

If it’s just your family

for lunch, chocolate cake for dinner – all cheap, yummy and bad for you.

Plan the day. Everyone must have breakfast together and open their presents and then entertainment can include board or card games, charades, family films on the telly and lashings of lemonade and champagne.

The public swimming pools are closed on Christmas Day but you can always resurrect the sprinkler and do some slip and sliding in the backyard.

Alternatively you could

NORMALLY there’s nothing even vaguely amusing about irrigation cutbacks, droughtcrippled farms, disintegrating communities, dog-mauled livestock and neighbours fighting not only each other but in some cases even themselves.

Rosalie Ham can add a wickedly satirical twist to any storyline, however, generating wry smiles and sly sniggers with her caricatures of stereotypically flawed individuals who under any other circumstance would be irretrievably irksome.

Take, for instance, Ham’s cross-section of residents in a fictitious Riverina town whose once-robust river is now barely flowing.

Mitch and his wife Mandy are at odds, hurried into marriage by an imagined pregnancy after Mitch’s high-school sweetheart, Neralie, decided to broaden her horizons – and love-life – by moving to Sydney. Lana and Jasey, on the other hand, share the same boyfriend: Kevin. It’s an unconventional arrangement that gives the gossips plenty of inspiration, but as far as these best friends are concerned, hav-

have a picnic in the park or at Lake Eppalock or go yabbying.

If you are inviting members of the extended family you can propose potluck and nominate the various dishes – veggies and the like, that you want others to cook.

If it’s your turn to host maybe you do the joint.

You could make it a nicely stuffed and marinated chicken – often more flavoursome and cheaper than the turkey anyway.

And if there are family members and friends who can’t cook, they get to clean up and do the dishes.

Now, about the fighting.

The answer is no.

And a word for the families who share custody of the children.

Compromise and make your arrangements stressfree for their sake.

The children can always have two Christmas days.

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ing half of Kevin is preferable to having all of any one of the area’s supposedly eligible men.

They have a point.

So dire is the outlook that when a new water authority representative sweeps onto the scene in his cycling lycra, legs shaved and receding hairline combed over, it’s not only the young singles who suddenly develop a taste for break-ofdawn power-exercising.

But Stacey’s mission is more about retrieving water – and in so doing padding his commission-based takehome pay – than winning female hearts.

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You can even add your own special message.

Or what about an embroidered cap, trucker hat, barbecue apron or personalised sports towel?

They can even enlarge and laminate that memorable photo, making it ideal to display at work or home.

Think of City Copy Works and Ad Infinitem Promotions for any anniversaries or events, including birthdays, engagements, weddings, Mother’s and Father’s Day and even

Christmas Day, for an unique personalised one-off gift through to bulk merchandise for corporate events, conferences and business promotions including end-ofseason sporting trips.

Ad Infinitem Promotions and City Copy Works are your one-stop marketing and print shop in Queen Street.

Services include A1 size printing, large format scanning, photo copying, photo enlargements, calendars, laminating and business cards, as well as branded promotional products such as: fridge magnets, pens, drink bottles, stubby holders, mugs and glasses, USBs and more.

They can also supply embroidered or screen printed clothing and head-wear in large quantities.

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ANGAROO Flat Storage’s Cate, John, Rose and Tom Keane wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and safe New Year.

Kangaroo Flat Storage’s year ahead is looking to be a busy one that they are looking forward to sharing it with Bendigo residents.

“Since we first opened in July 2016 the local community have supported us overwhelmingly, so much so we will open additional storage units by Christmas, ready to hit the ground running in 2019,” Cate said.

After listening to their tenants’ needs, stage 2 will include units to protect your Harley or extra-long units for trades people to store the work ute, while still having room for a shelf and additional storage.

“As always our units will feature seven days a week access, individual alarms

supported with off-site monitoring, unique coded keypad entry, continual pest eradication programs along with an on-site office, selling boxes, tape and other packing materials.”

“We even have an on-site toilet and vending machine facilities for those busy moving days, so you don’t get caught out,” Cate said.

“So in the lead up to the busiest time of the year and Christmas, don’t hesitate to call in or phone early, to secure your unit to store your precious items safely away from prying eyes.”

As previously, customer service will be paramount so don’t hesitate in calling Cate for a tour and to discuss your forthcoming storage needs.

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Easy automatic access also benefits others including parents of young children in prams, people with temporary illness of injury, delivery people and shoppers with heavy bags or trolleys.

Auto Door Control Services also have a wide range of automated solutions for their disabled clients, enabling further independence.

They can also service and repair any automatic door, regardless of the manufacturer and can conduct safety checks to comply with Australian standards and provide scheduled preventive maintenance.

See Auto Door Control Services website at www.auto-door.com.au or phone 0417 366 860 for more information about the benefits door automation can bring to your home or business

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Seasons Greetings from myvet

R Susan Bibby and her team at myvet Strathfieldsaye wish all their clients a Merry Christmas and a happy and prosperous 2019.

It has been a busy year at myvet with the launch of their home visit service, and extended opening hours until 7pm Monday to Thursday, and 4pm on Saturday.

In particular, the team would like to send their best wishes to their home visit clients.

“For many people and pets visiting the vet can be a very stressful experience,” Susan said.

“This may be because the pet doesn’t like the car, is distressed around other animals, or because they have multiple pets. Also, people may not drive or they may have mobility issues themselves.

“Other times people have made the very difficult decision to euthanase their beloved pet, and wish to do this in the calm environment of the family home or garden.”

The myvet home visit service is specially equipped to provide this service.

‘This time of year can be very difficult for people who have recently lost their pets, and the myvet team are thinking of them during this festive season.

Appointments can be made by calling myvet Strathfieldsaye on 5439 5066, or emailing clinic@myvetstrathfieldsaye.com. au If this article has raised emotional issues phone the 24/7 Pets and People support network on 1300 431 450, www. petsandpeople.com.au or Beyond Blue on 1300 22 4636.

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They are now a one-stop-shop, for all your servicing needs, offering a Super Saturday Service for tradies who need their vehicle during the week.

“Book in and we will have your vehicle serviced and ready for you next week on site,” Dave said.

“We have a stock of injectors and injector pumps both diesel and petrol.

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They also sell Garrett Turbos, DTS intercooler kits to suit most late and early

model vehicles, performance management modules including Sonic and Rapid, PlugNGo throttle control kits, DTS pre-filter kits and HPD oil catch cans.

BDIS are an authorised Kohler engine dealer, providing parts, service and warranty work and have access to the entire range of Kohler products.

They still offer a call out and on-site assessment, for earth-moving machinery servicing and repairs, and now with a 12 tonne, nine metre drive-on hoist can readily service most heavy vehicles, including mobile homes.

Call in and see Dave and the friendly team at BDIS for all your diesel servicing needs.

Bendigo Diesel Injection Service 15 Phillips Drive, Kangaroo Flat Phone 5447 7768

Honest & reliable general motor vehicle servicing at a reasonable cost

15 Phillips Drive Kangaroo Flat 0408 791 755 (Dave) 0408 008 101 (Admin)

Common rail - injectors & pumps & all mechanical Servicing diesel & petrol Spare parts sales Brass fitting range

admin@bendigodiesel.com.au

HICKMAN’S

Supasuk

• Spout & downpipe cleaning • Insulation and dust removal supply & install • Chimney & flue cleaning • Water tank cleaning

BRETT 0417 591 281

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Telephone: 1300 558 385

MOBILE HAIRDRESSER

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Specializing in Seniors Call Jinie 0409 951 510.

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Ps Peter Pritchard

MATTHEW 1:22 All this took place to fulfill what the Lord had spoken by the prophet: “Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and they shall call his name Immanuel” (which means, ‘God with us’).

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WILLIAM XAVIER BRITTAIN

LUCAS JOHN MANTON

was born at

was born at

Bendigo Health

Bendigo Health

December 10, 2018

December 10, 2018

3549 grams

3544 grams

Son of Georgia Cain

Son of Sarah Wakker

and Luke Brittain

and Dylan Manton

of Bendigo.

of Marong.

MACK JAMES MORVELL

ARCHER JAMES O’SHANNESSY

NATALIE IRENE ETTWELL

RYAN RITCHENS

was born at

was born at

was born at

Bendigo Health

Bendigo Health

Bendigo Health

was born at Bendigo Health December 10, 2018 3698 grams Son of Ketsunee Kongmuang and Matthew Ritchens of Bendigo.

Brother for Sean Kongmuang.

December 10, 2018 3453 grams Son of Caitlyn

December 10, 2018

December 9, 2018

3808 grams

3759 grams

Son of Sharnie Ruiter of Conor O’Shannessy

Daughter of Larissa

Williamson and Kody

of Eaglehawk.

and Josh Ettwell

Morvell of Kennington.

Brother for Carter.

of Bendigo.

JOELI RAGIGIA was born at Bendigo Health December 10, 2018 3112 grams

Bendigo Weekly

Baby Photos

Son of Kim Mason and Joeli Ragigia of Maldon.

Brother for William.

Photo packages also available

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Xavier Brittain

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LOST

LOST PUPPY - $500 REWARD Missing from our yard in White Hills since 22/11/18 our 14week old Aussie bulldog.

Any information please contact

Much loved hand reared tame family pet, escaped his cage 1 month ago in Flora Hill.

Mob: 0457 557 787

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Reward for his safe return.

Please call or text

EMPLOYMENT

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He is a much loved and missed family member, we have had for 8 years.

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HYPNOSIS

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NEXT EDITION CLASSIFIEDS DEADLINES The Bendigo Weekly office will be closing at 12.30pm on Thursday December 20, and re-opening Monday December 31.

Classifieds deadlines for the next edition are:

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Real Estate Classifieds 5pm Tuesday 18 Dec

classifieds@ bendigopublishing.com

All other Classifieds 2pm Wednesday 19 Dec

Current Vacancies Grocery distribution: Bendigo Baptist Community Care: Life Essentials, 214 Hargreaves St, Bendigo. Tues ht for thoug and Thurs. 5441 4747.

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

Mon–Fri, 9am–5pm.

Long Gully Community House: Humboldt Dve. 5442 1165. Wed mornings (bread only).

Food Support 3556: Eaglehawk Community House, 19 Bright St. Ph: 5446 8322. Mon and Thurs, 9am2pm (school terms).

Foodcare 3556: Eaglehawk Uniting Church, cnr Peg Leg Rd/Kirkwood St, Tues 1pm–3pm. Gold coin donation. Ph 0403 698 715.

Giving and Living Op Shops: Shed 3, 75 Beischer Street, East Bendigo, Mon-Fri 10am-4pm, Sat 10am1pm. Ph 5444 2882 and 671 Midland Highway, Huntly Ph 5448 8434. Mon-Fri 10am-4pm.

St Vincent de Paul: 16 Hopetoun St, Bendigo. 5443 5688. Mon/Tues/Thurs and Fri, 10am–1.30pm.

Kangaroo Flat–117 High St. 5447 9800. Mon–Wed, 10am–1pm, Fri 11am-2pm.

82 High St, Eaglehawk. Ph: 5446 2548. Tues and Thurs 10am–1pm, Friday 1pm–4pm Uniting Care Emergency Relief Centres: Bendigo: 25 Forest St. 5443 4972. Mon/Tue/Thur/Fri 10am-12.15pm and 1.30pm-3.45pm.

Kangaroo Flat: Cnr. Church and Camp sts. 5443 5458.

Tues and Fri 10am–1pm.

Victory Foodbank: 110 Garsed St. Bendigo. Ph: 5443 5998. Tues 10am–12pm.

Roof Plumbing Apprenticeship z Light Vehicle Mechanical Apprenticeship z Apprentice Diesel Mechanic – Mobile Equipment z Trainee Arborist Macedon Ranges z

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Join the

WALKERS TEAM

Community Meals and Soup Kitchens:

How to enter: • Colour the picture • Complete the words below the picture • Entries close 21st December 5:30pm • Open to ages 12 & Under • Post to PO Box 119 California Gully 3556 or place in entry box at Imagica Hair Studio, 300 High St Golden Square

Name: _______________________________ Age: ______ Phone:___________________ Further info and extra entry forms:

onewaygathers.org/colouring

37-39 View Street, Bendigo

Bendigo Community Health Soup Kitchen: The Arcade, 165-171 Hargreaves St, Bendigo. Ph: 5448 1600. Thurs, 4pm-4.45pm.

Bendigo Baptist Community Care Breakfast: Life Essentials, Mad Cow Cafe, 214 Hargreaves St, Bendigo.

5441 4747. Tues 7.45am.

Eaglehawk Community House: 19 Bright St, Eaglehawk. 5446 8322. Tues 12 noon and 6pm.

Kangaroo Flat Community Meals: Rotary Gateway Park, High St, Kangaroo Flat, Wed 5.30pm-6.30pm.

Kangaroo Flat Uniting Church: Cnr Church and Camp sts, Kangaroo Flat. Ph: 5447 9998. Fourth Wednesday of every month, 12pm.

Not Just Soup - Soup Kitchen: A Reasonable Christianity Church, 237 High Street, Golden Square - back room (opposite Woolworths). Ph: 0404 559 769. Sun, 3.30pm-4.40pm, Thurs, 5pm-6pm.

FOODCARE3556: Eaglehawk Uniting Church, Peg Leg Rd Eaglehawk. Tues 1pm–3pm. Gold coin donation.Ph 0403 698 715.

Saltworks Community Meal: Eaglehawk Anglican Church, 63 High St, Eaglehawk. Ph: 5446 8251. Fri 5.45pm (except Jan or public holidays).

St Liborius Parish Centre: 50 Panton St, Eaglehawk.

5446 8235. Tues 11.30am (school terms).

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Services Offered BRICKLAYERS

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

CLEANING & CARPET

Find the right person for your Business. Advertise your employment opportunities in the

Bendigo Weekly 1300 558 385

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

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

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

CONCRETING

Cameron Concrete Domestic & Commercial.

For all your concrete requirements..

Call Rod 0400 611 016 Free Quotes & advice.

30 years experience

CONCRETER

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

Seniors Discount Free quotes.

Ph. 0422 424 348.

contracting basis.

AREAS AVAILABLE IN BENDIGO, GOLDEN SQUARE & KANGAROO FLAT No experience necessary.

Must have a smartphone

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

EMPLOYMENT

Customer Service Manager • Tertiary degree qualified in a Marketing, Business Management, Accounting, or a related field?

• 5+ years’ experience in a leadership role with direct reports?

• Do you have a great focus on service and results?

If this sounds like you then we would love to hear from you!

An excellent opportunity has arisen within one of Victoria’s leading food manufacturing companies for an experienced Customer Service Manager to lead a team to achieve daily sales and order targets, and manage all phases of communication with our customer base.

The role will be based in Lockwood and be responsible for the development and implementation of internal processes to drive effective service, and strong sales results.

Benefits: In return we can offer a permanent long-term position within a progressive organisation along with an attractive remuneration package based upon skills and experience.

Interested? Forward a current copy of your CV to: Jobs@hazeldenes.com.au Applications close: 5.00pm Friday 21st December 2018.

Hazeldene’s are an Equal Opportunity employer.

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TRADITIONAL POST & RAIL FENCING

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

WHITEGOODS REMOVAL

$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

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

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

Spray painting, rust repairs.

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

GRASS SLASHING

Prompt service New clients welcome Ph Frank 0418 327 600

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IRONING Pickup & Delivery Bendigo Area $30 per hour Ph 0420 498 835

$3.40 per line (5 LINE MINIMUM)

1300 558 385

AIR CONDITIONING BENDIGO

TempTech

AIR CONDITIONING Servicing all of Central Victoria I Pensioner discounts

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

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

PJ TAYLOR

5446 1422 0448 713 499

STUMPS

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

TILING

Imperial Tiling Ph 0408 059 734

WONDER WINDOW

WOMEN CLEANING

EXCELLENT service, great rates. Ph Simone 0430 349 332

BOBCAT / EARTHMOVING

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

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.

LITTLE RIPPER Digger Service

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

Ph: Glenn

0418 510 074

BOBCAT / EARTHMOVING

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

ANTENNAS

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

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

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

Phone Ron on

5447 7823 or 0431 609 423

BOBCAT / EARTHMOVING

GARDAM E X C AVA T I O N

SEPTIC TANK SEWER TREATMENT PLANTS Supplied and installed PIC LICENCED

0418 508 993

Licenced drainer 31741

BOBCAT / EARTHMOVING • 1.7 Tonne Mini Digger on Trailer • 900, 450, 300mm Buckets Plus Ripper • Post Hole Auger 300 & 450mm available • 5 Tonne Excavator Available for Hire with Rock Breaker • Dry & Wet Hire Available • 7 Days - Mon-Sun

Ph 0429 171 697

718 Strathfieldsaye Road, Strathfieldsaye Get an ad THIS SIZE (2col x 5cm) in

Services Offered for a 10 week package $475 advertising Contact Jacinta on 5440 2514 or email classifieds@bendigopublishing.com

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Services Offered BUILDERS

COMPUTERS

GARDEN SERVICES

Is your Computer Slow?

New Win10 Installs/Virus Removal.

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

Pensioner Discounts available.

RENOVATIONS z z

Residential z Commercial Structural z Architectural

WhiteHat Computers Bendigo

• Mowing • Whipper Snipping

Mitchell’s Mowing & Property Services

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

COOLING

Change the existing plan to your favourite plan

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

0406 837 621 Marlon Meygooni Civil Engineer/Builder

MITCHELL LANDRY

• Rubbish Removal

0419 238 485

• Gutter Cleaning

NDIS, Workcover & TAC Registered

Call Simon

0428 552 241

Fully insured, Family owned business.

0421 290 213

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

MIDLAND CONCRETING SERVICES PTY LTD

GARDEN SERVICES

4 Seasons Garden Care

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ELECTRICIAN

Tired of Waiting for a Tradesman

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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

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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CALL 13 11 98

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

CONCRETING

Email: sp_mitchell@bigpond.com

Mob 0419 892 004 After Hours 5441 1493

• 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

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• Whole Yard Tidy Ups

• Tree Trimming

James - 0421 618 356 Dave - 0408 122 244

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

DBM-1122 DB-U-28169

Building Permits Arranged + 20 Years Experience

• Large Area Mowing

• Weeding

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

SOUTHERN CROSS RESTUMPING

HANDYMAN SERVICES

Pumps& Motors Electric

SALES • SERVICE • REPAIRS

PHONE BRUCE

bendigopumps@gmail.com

0427 319 923

DISPLAY ADS

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

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PHONE 1300 558 385

FLOOR SERVICES

HANDYMAN SERVICES

Carpet & Vinyl laying

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0419 370 109 PH 0400 674 122

Bendigo Cylinder Testing

$20

NO JOB TOO SMALL

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

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

LANDSCAPING PAVING & LANDSCAPING

by Phil Carman

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

PH: 0418 822 911 LANDSCAPING

• Qualified tradesmen • Landscaping • Commercial and residential property maintenance

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

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

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ADVERTISE YOUR CAR FOR 4 WEEKS FROM $30 *

REFILLS

9KG GAS CYLINDERS

Huge Range Of Gas Fittings, Regulators, And Hoses

PH 5441 6964 179 Woodward Road, Golden Square

OR $35 WITH A PHOTO *

Call 1300 558 385 classifieds@bendigopublishing.com 37-39 View St Bendigo P.O Box 324, Bendigo 3552 Fax: 5441 4416

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For Sale Local Classifieds

Services Offered PAINTERS / DECORATORS

PLUMBERS

FOR SALE

FOR SALE

FOR SALE

FOR SALE

Berwick Plumbing

SPA bath 1.5 x 1.5 indoor or outdoor with pump. $250 Ph 0408 367 258

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

MDF boards 2400 X 1200 X 16 MM, $20 each Ph 5448 8745

ALUMINIUM ladder 14ft $90 Ph 5449 6893

ELECTRIC Train Set, HO Guage on 8ftx5ft steel frametable, 3 tracks and controllers, engines and rolling stock $500 Ph Arthur 5445 7210

HAY & STRAW

Call Michael: 0437 463 452

ATOM 301electric lawn edger $100 Ph 0409 175 052

FREE Q/S base & 1 Yr old mattress, slightly stained Ph 0450 058 100

MENS Kevlar Draggin Motorbike Jeans siz 34 $60 Ph 0434 609 393

Your local on-time Plumber

SUCCULENTS large $30 Ph 5448 5509

FOR SALE

BLOCK and tackle $60 Ph 5449 6893

SUMMER TIME

& HANDYMAN SERVICE Painter & Decorator

Licensed Plumber & Gasfitter

Your Friendly, Professional and Quality Painter

General Handyman z Home maintenance z House & Yard Cleans

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

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

Phone Les - 0458 949 871 or Sandra - 0429 534 228 PAINTERS / DECORATORS

Sandhurst Painting and Decorating 49 years experience.

Prompt efficient service at reasonable rates.

Quotation gladly given.

Call Phill Hutchings on

0417 057 010

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

Ph 5446 1535

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

Greg Hicks st same day Plumbing Fajosebrvtoicoesmall Master Plumber

No

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SPOUT CLEANING

SPOUT CLEANING

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

Ph Paul 5439 3835 or 0428 395 429 * Fully Insured

BRICKS 24,000 Burwood blue, solid, new, $24,000 ONO Ph 0419 116 952

SALE

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LEA EARNS TDU START BENDIGO cyclist Jason Lea will join the UniSA-Australia men’s team for next month’s prestigious Tour Down Under in Adelaide.

Lea is one of seven riders expected to contest the gruelling event, and is one of five riders selected from the number one National Road Series team, Team Bridgelane (formerly Bennelong SwissWellness), including Neil Van Der Ploeg (VIC) who brings a wealth of experience to the outfit as team captain in his third TDU. All-rounder Lea claimed three podium positions in under-23 competition at National and Oceania level in 2018.

He finished seventh in the under-23 men’s road race national championship at Bunninyong last January, and won a bronze medal

in the under-23 men’s time trial.

BFNL COACH NAMED THE Bendigo Football Netball League has appointed Darryl Wilson as coach of the senior football interleague team for 2019.

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Wilson also had stints with the Bendigo Bombers reserves and Kangaroo Flat before taking the reins as the senior coach of Strathfieldsaye in 2011, where he achieved back-to-back premierships in 2014-15 then celebrating the ultimate success again in 2017.

The BFNL will play the newly formed Outer East FNL in Bendigo, on May 18 at the Queen Elizabeth Oval.

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Hawks grounded

By BEN HANN A STRONG batting performance from Sandhurst has ensured victory over Strathfieldsaye at the Queen Elizabeth Oval.

Chasing 169 runs for victory, Sandhurst easily surpassed the required total to post a demanding 9/293 following Matthew Combe’s 117 runs and Joel Murphy’s 66.

The Jets’ bowlers came victim to their low batting total, with Savith Priyan’s four wickets unable to affect the result for his side.

Needing 225 and being 1/17 at the start of the day’s play meant White Hills would have to fight if they wanted victory against Kangaroo Flat.

Despite a helpful 42 from captain Mitchell Winter-Irving, the Demons fell short making 182, resulting in their team falling to eighth place on the ladder.

For the Kangaroos, Ryan Bell was best with the ball, claiming 3-10 to launch his side to an important victory.

Strathdale ousted Bendigo to keep them in ninth place at All Seasons Oval, bowling them out for 231 to complete a 90 run victory.

Bendigo couldn’t find

WINNER: Shehan De Silva in action. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN enough contributors with the bat as Shane Koop’s 77 paired with Liam Evans’ 51 were the only scores of substance for the visitors.

Cameron Taylor was Maristians’ most successful bowler, reaching figures of 4-60 with a frugal economy rate of 2.14.

At Canterbury Park,

Huntly North Epsom stunned ladder leaders Eaglehawk to claim a thumping 108-run victory.

The Hawks were unable to get going at any stage, and were rolled for 111 with Aaron Munro’s 31 not out providing the most resistance to HNE’s rampant opening bowler Adam Ward.

Ward took 8-39 to tear Eaglehawk’s top-order to pieces.

Bendigo United’s nightmare start to the year has continued, losing by a crushing 207 runs to Golden Square at Harry Trott Oval.

United ended the day 9/176, however, it could have been worse for the bottom placed side if it wasn’t for Jayden Templeton’s solid 69 off 176 deliveries.

Liam Smith was the pick of the bowlers, claiming four wickets in the demolition of their less fancied opponents.

After six rounds of cricket, the standings continue to tell a tight story with new leaders Sandhurst jumping ahead of Eaglehawk, who have fallen down to third.

Six teams have three wins at this stage, meaning upcoming games will be crucial.

Turner heads home From Page 40 “We felt that side of things wasn’t fair on her and wasn’t fair on our players and so it was sort of mutual that we decided it was the best way forward and it then gives us an opportunity for more court time for our younger emerging players.”

Pritchard said Turner was disappointed in her performance and was struggling to work out what she could do to make the side a better one.

“And we sort of felt the same.”

The import had been due to return home to the United States for Christmas, and Pritchard said the club’s focus was now about getting back on the winner’s list on Sunday in Dandenong and finishing

strong this side of the New Year.

On Wednesday, The Chemist Warehouse WNBL issued a statement acknowledging the decision made by the league’s Incident Review Panel in relation to an incident involving Turner and Perth Lynx star Asia Taylor from the round nine clash in Perth, won by the home side.

Turner accepted a one-game suspension for striking, via an early guilty plea.

With seven games remaining in the 2018/19 season, five of those being at home, the Bendigo Bank Spirit will make their next home court appearance at Bendigo Stadium on Friday, December 21 when they do battle with the Townsville Fire for their Christmas

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The Illusionists 1 of 2 Double Passes Tuesday 22nd January 7pm The world’s biggest selling magic show returns to Melbourne with their spectacular new production, The Illusionists: Direct From Broadway, materialising in the Regent Theatre for one week only from 22 to 27 January 2019.

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Athletes aim high

HIGH FLYER: Denise Snyder cleared 1.7 metres in last Saturday’s competition. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN ANOTHER action-packed round of track and field will be run this Saturday.

The eighth round of the Athletics Victoria shield series includes sprint hurdles, 100 metre, 400m and 1500m runs, 4x100m relay, 2000m or 5000m walk, 2000m or 3000m steeplechase, shot put, javelin, long jump and pole vault.

First events will start at 1.30pm on the La Trobe University Bendigo athletics complex.

After winning gold in the under-18s shot put at last weekend’s Australian All Schools titles, Emma Berg will be determined to keep her hot form rolling on into next month’s Victoria Country championships.

They are yet to all race at the one meet this season, but a 100m duel that involves Eaglehawk’s Kye Mason, Bendigo Harriers’ Antonio Vaitohi and Ben Powell and South Bendi-

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Athletes in top form include South Bendigo distance runners Archie Reid and Logan Tickell, field record-breaker Jayne Norton; Eaglehawk’s field stars Olivia and Craig Graham, sprint ace Kenan Seebah and the versatile James Bentley.

Bendigo Harriers’ Gretel Holmes, James Miller and Jemuel Pryse and University’s Andrea Smith,

Ross Douglas and Anthony Messerle have excelled each week.

This Saturday’s competition will be a chance to tune-up for Athletics Bendigo’s multi-event championships on December 22 and 23 at LUBAC. All-round skill will be the key in the 10-discpline decathlon,seven-event heptathlon or five-event pentathlon. Action starts at 1.30pm and at 10am on day two.

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Female cricket has a strong future WOMEN’S cricket has been the subject for plenty of discussion in recent times for the Bendigo District Cricket Association, with a decision made to not create a girls’ junior competition.

The decision was popular among females who are in the sport.

BDCA junior coordinator Tony Ryan said the problem wasn’t due to female participation, rather a preference to play against males.

“We’ve got a high number of girls who are playing cricket at the moment, especially in the junior competition with certain sides but it’s one where the girls would prefer to play against the boys,” Ryan said.

Ryan coaches the Bendigo Cricket Club under-14s, and his team consists of 60 per cent girls, while the under-16 team is 50 per cent female.

Ryan said the BDCA had tried to negotiate a women’s competition with the clubs but had been unsuccessful.

“We tried to have centre wicket, leather ball, full-length wicket, the whole gambit, but come Christmas, they didn’t show, it’s one where after the first five weeks the numbers drop by 50 per cent, that’s what has happened in the last three or four years anyway,” Ryan said.

“We offered a stand alone competition on a Saturday to the clubs and there were just too many things that were in con-

flict, we offered them Saturday morning and the clubs said that doesn’t suit us.

“The thing we’re fighting against at the moment at the BDCA is the girls after Christmas start focusing on their netball or basketball or soccer or whatever it might be and we lose numbers.”

Ryan said he was confident women’s cricket had a future in Bendigo, and he was proud of how far it had come.

“The fact we’re talking about and promoting girl’s cricket within our region to the extent they’re actually playing against boys is terrific,” Ryan said.

“Women’s cricket is improving out of sight for sure.

“Utopia for us is having a junior competition for girls stand-alone and I’d love to see a competition for women which sees them aligned with the clubs throughout Bendigo.”

However, Ryan isn’t satisfied and believes more can be done to improve female cricket in Bendigo.

“If we sit back and believe we’re doing a good job, we’re not doing a good job, we’ve got to improve and continue to promote,” Ryan said.

“It would be ideal for me if we saw numbers double in the next five years.”

Although declined this year, it feels as if a junior girls’ competition isn’t too far away.

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Spirit import exits

By PETER KENNEDY

THE Bendigo Spirit has parted company with star import Barbara Turner.

Turner is a Cleveland Ohio native who grew up with the world’s greatest basketballer LeBron James, and her arrival in Bendigo just two months ago was seen as a significant coup for the Spirit, but the powerfully-built 183 centimetre shooting guard has failed to live up to her immense potential.

A two-time NCAA championship player with the University of Connecticut who also represented her country at the Pan American Games, Turner leaves Bendigo having been unable to adjust to the game style of the WNBL. In a statement released late Wednesday, head coach Simon Pritchard said it had been exciting to bring Turner and her considerable experience into the side back in mid-October.

“But coming into the group late, coupled with the WNBL being vastly different to the European competition, Barb never reached her full potential with us.”

Pritchard later told ABC Radio the club had been keen to fill an import position on its playing roster following a serious injury to Canadian import Jamie Scott that would have involved an extended recovery time.

“We were just trying to get somebody as quickly as we possibly could, so it really isn’t Barbara’s fault that the skills that she has and that she presents to us are really not quite what we need.

“She was trying her hardest but in our situation we probably need our Australian content to do that and we need our imports to finish and make baskets and get rebounds and make plays.”

He said frustrations at how Turner’s season was unfolding had manifested itself in a short fuse on the court.

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