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ISSUE 1107 FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2019

Colourful blessing for dragon Our latest Chinese imperial dragon Dai Gum Loong was this week officially blessed in a spectacular display of colour and tradition in Hong Kong – Story page 14

BANK RATES

By STEVE KENDALL

AS the dust settles on the Banking Royal Commission report released this week, Bendigo and Adelaide Bank managing director Marnie Baker says it’s business as usual.

Australia’s only regionally-based bank came out of the royal commission relatively unscathed, with Australia’s big four drawing most fire.

ANZ, NAB, Westpac and the Commonwealth practices were given close scrutiny, with key reforms

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planned to improve outcomes for Australian consumers “Bendigo and Adelaide Bank welcomes commissioner Hayne’s considered and extensive report,” Ms Baker said.

“For Bendigo and Adelaide Bank, it’s business as usual as we continue to focus on the success of our customers and our vision to be Austra-

lia’s bank of choice.”

Ms Baker said the bank is continuing to review the report in detail to assess its impacts, findings and recommendations.

“We are pleased to note however that Bendigo and Adelaide Bank has been referenced in a positive light, particularly in relation to our remuneration practices and the way we

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partner with communities and mortgage managers.

“Naturally, we will work with government and regulatory bodies to implement the government endorsed recommendations, and to ensure there are no unintended consequences.

“A strong, competitive and fair banking system is essential for all

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Australians and a robust Australian economy. We feel there is more to be done to promote fair and equal competition for Australian consumers.”

Key reforms following the royal commission include putting in place a one-stop shop for consumer complaints, the Australian Financial Complaints Authority; a regulated Banking Executive Accountability Regime; and, new powers and resources for the ACCC to investigate competition issues in the setting of interest rates. Continued Page 2

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“The final report provides an opportunity for all companies, not just banks, to pause and reassess their priorities and consider more deeply their purpose with regard to customers and society more broadly,” Ms Baker said.

The House of Representatives Standing Committee on Economics will conduct public hearings next month as part of its ongoing scrutiny of ths four major banks.

Chair of the committee Tim Wilson MP said the hearings pro-

We continue to focus on the success of our customers vide an important mechanism to hold the major banks to account before the parliament.

The committee has made a suite of recommendations for banking reform, which have been broadly adopted by the government.

“We welcome any recommendation that puts customers’ interests first, raises professional standards in the industry, encourages responsible remuneration practices and delivers better outcomes for everyone,” Ms Baker said.

The commission noted work

BANK CREDIT: Bendigo and Adelaide Bank CEO Marnie Baker, inset, says it’s business as usual. had shown “conduct by financial services entities that has brought public attention and condemnation”.

It said while some conduct was already known to regulators and the public generally; some was not, and as to why the indus-

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try had acting so badly “too often, the answer seems to be greed”.

Banking stocks have soared in the wake of the report’s release, while mortgage brokers have complained that their sector seems to have borne the brunt of some of the recommended changes.Mean-

while, the Finance Sector Union’s Julia Angrisano revealed Westpac is closing 22 branches, including Kangaroo Flat.

“This sends a clear message to Westpac’s customers and staff, the bank cares more about profits than people,” she said.

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New look at road trauma

By STEVE KENDALL ACCIDENT victims will have extra support when a new La Trobe University initiative gets off the ground.

The proposed Rural Road Trauma Research Hub will examine the social and economic impact of serious road injury on regional communities and how it can be reduced.

Luke Hayden-Brooks’ life was turned upside down, when the now 28-year-old had a serious motorcycle accident in Kangaroo Flat.

His life has been impaired, he

University plan to reduce impact on patients is close to being classed as legally blind, and his speech is seriously affected.

His rehabilitation doctor Faraz Jeddi said the accident injured Mr Hayden-Brooks’ brain.

“When the brain is involved there is always a large consequence,” Dr Jeddi said.

“The damage lasts for a long time, but our aim is to get people back to where they were.”

On a visit to Bendigo Health,

federal member for Bendigo Lisa Chesters said the impacts of road trauma have been strongly felt by rural communities for too long.

“Road safety and the ongoing cost of care as a result of road trauma is an issue that is often raised with me. Every fatality, and every serious injury, on our roads is someone’s loved one,” she said.

The hub will combine research expertise from across La Trobe’s Bendigo campus, including in ru-

ral health, psychology, pharmacy, engineering, planning, education and law.

As part of the innovative model, research will focus on reducing the disproportionate number of people who die and are seriously injured on Australia’s rural roads each year.

Head of La Trobe’s Rural Health School, professor Pamela Snow, said people living in rural areas are more likely to die or suffer lifethreatening injury than those living

JOKERS: Merlyn Pritchard and Rod Smyth take time out from a serious game. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN

COUNCILS CHECKED ALL of Victoria’s 79 local councils will be surveyed on how they handle complaints from the public as part of an enquiry undertaken by Victorian ombudsman, Deborah Glass.

Ms Glass said the enquiry would assess the practices councils follow when handling complaints, including whether they make it easy for people to complain, take action to resolve complaints and analyse their own complaint data to improve services.

It will assess the extent to which councils have implemented advice from the Victorian Ombudsman’s 2015 Councils and Complaints, a good practice guide and whether more tools need to be developed to assist councils. It will also assess the level of consistency between councils in how they record complaints.

The findings are expected to be released in mid-2019.

Card players aim to bridge the player gap HOW many of us have spent lonely mornings with the newspaper, clutching a crossword dictionary in a desperate effort to keep the neural pathways if not zapping along, at least open?

The Bendigo Bridge Club Inc is inviting people to enjoy the gentle challenge of learning bridge and at the same time participate in a wonderful social outlet.

“If you’re looking for some brain exercise, bridge is perfect as well as a social activity,” Rod Smyth said.

And while some may feel apprehensive about learning bridge,

in metropolitan areas.

“This is due to the combined picture of road and driving conditions and people’s behaviour and judgement on rural and regional roads,” Ms Snow said.

“Therefore we need to produce safer diving conditions in terms of road and vehicle design and address attitudes and behaviours across a range of road user-groups.

“By taking a collaborative, interdisciplinary approach, we can find place-based solutions that are more likely to work – because we know rural driving is different.”

Mr Smythe and president Jennifer Goddard would like to reassure beginners that bridge is essentially an engaging and pleasurable activity.

Ms Goddard said their free come and try sessions will be held at the Bendigo Library activity room on Tuesday, February 12 and Tuesday, February 19.

Both sessions run from 6.30pm to 8.45pm.

If these sessions pique your interest the BBC is running a series of six introductory bridge lessons on Tuesday nights starting March 12 from 7.30pm to 9.30pm.

These lessons are $60 for the se-

ries and will be held at the Quarry Hill Croquet Club rooms on the corner of Mitchell and Olinda streets.

Ms Goddard said that newcomers can be introduced to a mentor to guide them along.

According to Mrs Goddard the Bridge Club started in 1980 with 70 members and currently has 140 members.

Other incentives to join BBC are the cost of the membership – a mere $25 a year, the afternoon tea and of course the companionship.

“There have been a few marriages as well,” Mrs Goodard said

with a twinkle in her eye.

“Our youngest member is in her 30s, the eldest are in their 90s and most would be in their 70s.

“We play Standard American but there are more sophisticated systems.

“Once you’ve acquired the skills you can simply enjoy the game and build on that.

“Wednesday afternoons are casual and Tuesday nights are supervised and relaxed.”

For more information go to www.bendigobridge.org.au or phone/ text 0419 378 709.

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They are seeking ukuleles for students who don’t have their own.

If anyone has a ukulele that they are happy to donate to the group, please drop off at the Bendigo TAFE English Language department – enter TAFE via Hargreaves Street across from the Bowling Centre.

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CENTRAL Deborah Gold Mine has unveiled the Panning Shed, a new function space, with a distinctly Bendigo flavour, As a tourist attraction, Central Deborah uses The Panning Shed during the day to show off the massive crushing battery machinery as well as allowing visitors to try their hand at gold panning.

At night, however, the shed has now been transformed into a unique venue, with a fully serviced bar, which allows patrons to celebrate while immersing their guests in the Bendigo’s rich gold rush history.

“Bendigo wouldn’t be

here today if it wasn’t for the discovery of gold back in 1851 and Central Deborah Gold Mine is a living reminder of the city’s gold rush past,” Bendigo Heritage Attractions CEO Peter Abbott said.

“Having a function in among all the old mine machinery with the poppet head towering over you provides a certain atmosphere that you can’t experience anywhere else.”

By making this space available for function hire, it is hoped that more locals in Bendigo will visit.

Central Deborah Gold Mine, which sees most of its visitors coming from else-

where in Victoria, Australia and internationally.

“The mine is such an integral part of Bendigo’s cultural fabric and we believe that getting locals to embrace the cultural history of their hometown is essential to ensure that historic sites, such as the mine, are maintained and treasured for future generations to enjoy,” Mr Abbott said.

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Marking the anniversary

THERE is a free community event on tomorrow to mark the 10-year anniversary of the 2009 Victorian bushfires which devastated Victoria, including parts of Bendigo.

Residents are invited to remember the anniversary and enjoy morning tea at the Bendigo Bushfire Memorial at Albert Richardson Reserve on Marong Road from 10am to 11.30am.

City of Greater Bendigo council’s Frances Ford said the 10th anniversary community event will provide an opportunity to reflect on the impact of the fires on our local community, as well as the changes and

long term recovery that has occurred since that time.

“It will be a lovely morning of music, memories and morning tea and everyone is invited to attend,” Ms Ford said.

“The event has received funding from the Victorian Government’s 2009 Victorian Bushfires Commemoration Grants program and a range of community partners have had input into its development to ensure it provides a dignified, respectful and moving opportunity for the community to gather and reflect.

“The event will include guest speakers, an official welcome to

AERIAL VIEW: The Bendigo fires were 10 years ago this week. country by the Dja Dja Wurrung Aboriginal Clans Corporation, a

tree planting ceremony, performances by local school children

and others.”

In Greater Bendigo there were two significant fires on February 7, 2009. One started in Redesdale and another started in Bracewell Street, Maiden Gully.

About four square kilometres of land was affected by the Redesdale fire, while the Bracewell Street fire spread across 330 hectares and threatened much of urban Bendigo.

It was also responsible for the death of one resident, the loss of more than 60 homes and damage to over 120 properties, so more than 600 people were directly affected by the fire.

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GIVE ME FIVE: Austin, Imogen, Xavier, Blair and Lachlan Coghill. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN

The famous five at Maiden Gully “FIVE of the best,” is how Maiden Gully Primary School principal Craig Arrowsmith describes the Coghill clan – five siblings who are this year, for one year only, all at the same school.

There’s Xavier in grade six, Lachlan in four and Austin in three, while twins Blair and Imogen joined their brothers this year in prep.

For mum Lauren, who had the twins not long after Xavier started school, it’s great to have them all under the one education roof.

“All of the teachers have been waiting for the twins to arrive – they all know them,” she said.

“The twins were born and raised at the school.”

Being organised is the family’s secret to getting the troops in by the bell, with Lauren describing how there’s a production line of seven lunch boxes on the bench each night – five for the kids, as well as her own and husband James.

“Everyone pitches in and helps,” she said.

“There’s also a village of other parents at the school who help one another out.”

To Lauren, the kids get on as much as any siblings do.

“They love each other, and they all lookout for each other.”

For leader of the pack Xavier, he said he was pretty happy to have his whole tribe now in the school-yard alongside him – but couldn’t help but notice something every time he walked around the corner.

“They’re everywhere,” he said.

THE announcement by Qantas that it will provide direct flights between Bendigo and Sydney has given the city’s economy a psychological boost, according to Greater Bendigo mayor Margaret O’Rourke.

Cr O’Rourke said she believes there is a different feel about the city in the wake of December’s welcome announcement.

“It’s probably prior to the Qantas announcement….

There is a strong interest for hotel complexes – not just one, not just two, but a number of accommodation and hotel interests in Bendigo.

“There are developers that are certainly coming to town and really looking at Bendigo.”

Cr O’Rourke said there were reports from local real estate agents that activity and interest in the Bendigo CBD has ramped up during January.

“I think the CBD is probably going to change a little bit in the next five years or so.

“Bendigo is starting to take another step forward, and you can definitely see very strong interest.”

She said the retail industry had undergone considerable change, and that residential and hotel developments with a retail presence in the heart of Bendigo were looming on the horizon.

The pop up park installed before Christmas in the Hargreaves Mall has won approval from traders and residents alike, but Cr O’Rourke said she was not a supporter of calls for Hargreaves Mall to be changed

back to include a road passing through its centre.

“I know there have been people who have said bring a road back in, but you actually have to have an area where you can utilise it for people to congregate and I think it’s important that that’s not lost.

People like the activities that are in there.”

Meanwhile, council officers continue to work with the Victorian Planning Association on alternatives to the now abandoned Marong Business park proposal, with Cr O’Rourke saying the potential for multiple smaller business parks to be established within the municipality was an option for the future.

While the city continues to receive expressions of interest from businesses looking to locate within the region, Cr O’Rourke said it was disappointing that Bendigo had lost a couple of “really, really strong leads” that would have gone into Marong had the proposed Marong Business Park proceeded.

She said the western side of the city is still attractive as a future business park site, due largely to its strong links to the Calder corridor northwards, but there was potential for sites elsewhere.

“People need to understand that there are businesses that are always knocking on our door.

“People need to be aware that there are always these opportunities that come and we don’t have the larger areas like a business park would provide.”

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Wax work a winner WHEN the president of Networking Bendigo Tim McCrohan volunteered to have his arm waxed as part of a cancer fundraising event, the day turned out somewhat differently than he expected.

Sitting in a chair at Brazilian Beauty he watched and grimaced as the staff set to work waxing him but as his hairy arm became smooth for the first in many years, one of the staff became concerned.

She pointed to a spot on Tim’s arm and suggested that he go to a doctor and have it checked.

The irony wasn’t wasted on anyone: while raising money for cancer Tim suddenly found himself a victim of the condition.

“The doctor removed the cancer which was apparently a rare type, but it came back again,” Mr McCrohan said.

“I really became concerned

then. However after the second removal the treatment was successful.”

Mr McCrohan said of the 25 members of Networking Bendigo, two of their members have cancer.

“That was our motivation for the fundraising.”

Mr McCrohan says he thanks his lucky stars he decided to volunteer for the wax.

“That cancer spot would never have been found otherwise.

“We did pretty well and raised $500 which we donated to the Otis Foundation.

For those interested in attending a meeting, Networking Bendigo meets every Friday morning at the Bendigo Library at 7am.

And Networking Bendigo would like to give their fellow Bendigonians a heart-felt suggestion: please have regular skin checks from your doctor.

SMILE: Acting sergeant Mark Smeaton, constable Dani Cole and senior constable Dylan Holzer with body cameras.

New focus on crime OUCH: Tim McCrohan with Tegan Morrison.

BENDIGO police are set to have enhanced capabilities with the rollout of new body worn cameras.

The new camera is a tool worn on a police officer’s uniform, used to record video and audio footage.

Their introduction is expected to deliver improved community safety and evidence gathering, as well as increased police safety and accountability.

“The initial pilot we conducted in April 2018 showed us that camera usage policies, infrastructure and training for police had worked well and police were comfortable using the technology within their first one or two shifts,” assistant commissioner Russell Barrett said.

“Given the pleasing results of their function along with the overwhelmingly positive feedback from

the community, we are in the process of rolling the cameras out to more officers.”

He said officers will undertake regular training of their use and functions.

Cameras will be used by general duties and highway patrol police officers to the rank of sergeant and below. More than 11,000 cameras will be deployed by 2020.

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A GovHub can be built with or without Council Based on the information available we are of the opinion council misleads Greater Bendigo residents about possible consolidation of state, federal government and council offices into a new $90M ‘GovHub’ on council’s current office site.

Since 2013, out of public sight, senior council officers steered councilors to a GovHub. Cost to residents unknown: but be sure millions of dollars and long term – wasted rates.

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Filling the skills gap

MEETING a skills gap shortage and targeting jobs for the future was the focus of a workshop involving leaders in the advanced manufacturing industry, education providers, and government and community representatives on Tuesday.

Findings from the workshop will contribute to a future roadmap for the Loddon Campaspe region, outlining how it can attract quality, skilled workers and support pathways that encourage young people to consider a career in manufacturing.

The Regional Engineering and Advanced Manufacturing skills workshop included key representatives from the

City of Greater Bendigo, Bendigo Manufacturing Group, TAFE, La Trobe University as well as Regional Development Victoria.

The workshop complements the development of the council’s new draft economic strategy, which will have a key focus on skill development to support local industries.

Council’s Trevor Budge said findings from several surveys last year revealed the skills gap shortage in the manufacturing industry was a major concern, prompting the need for the REAM skills workshop.

“Despite positive economic growth, businesses

in the region continue to report difficulty in attracting the right skills and some areas continue to be in high demand, such as welders, so we need to take action to ensure the local manufacturing industry remains strong now and into the future,” Mr Budge said.

Bendigo Manufacturing Group chair Mark Brennan said the local industry, education providers and levels of government needed to work together to future-proof the sector.

“Connecting skills and meeting the skills gaps is top of the agenda for the future growth of the region. The workshop will identify cur-

rent workforce needs, discuss how to better engage school leavers and attract quality workers to the region, and consider how to shake off preconceived ideas of the manufacturing industry,” Mr Brennan said.

“We must work together to address the skills gaps and find ways to strengthen the partnership between industry and education to create a positive image for the sector.

“This is an opportunity to promote the local manufacturing industry as a great career choice and promote our region as a great place to work and live in, setting us apart from our competitors.”

Fundraiser supports a team mate WHEN United Cricket Club heard that one of their own was in need, they knew they had to band together and lend a hand.

That’s why they’ve planned a major fundraiser for 20-year-old Jackson Davie, who before Christmas had a swimming accident which shattered several vertebrae, and he is now undergoing rehabilitation in Melbourne.

“We just want to be able to assist in any way that we can, and help out members of our club,” United’s Patrick Hartney said.

“To see someone so fit and healthy to having this happen to them, it showed that it could happen to anyone.”

Ewing Park will be transformed on Sunday, February 24 for the event, with live music, catering, and a silent auction.

There will also be a reverse raffle, with tickets being $25, and the major prize $500 cash.

Every cent raised will go to Jackson and his family to support his rehabilitation and recovery.

GAME PLAYERS: Shane Hartney, Nina Aubin and Dennis Garoni. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN Mr Hartney said the club was hoping to plan further events to assist Jackson in his recovery.

“We’re here to help him for the long journey, not just for a once off.”

Those who can’t attend but want to purchase a raffle ticket or donate money, can do so by contacting the club through Facebook or by calling 0422 849 230.

Gearing up for Sports Star THE Peak Bendigo Sports Star of the Year awards night is just three weeks away, with tickets to the Friday, March 1 event selling fast.

The popular gala event brings together some of the region’s most celebrated sporting personalities to acknowledge current and emerging champions as part of Australia’s longest running community sports awards.

August’s nominees are footballer Andrea Walsh and distance runner Andy Buchanan.

Walsh won the Northern Football League’s goal-kicking women’s award for the second year in a row, booting 53 goals in the club’s premiership winning season.

Buchanan became the first athlete in 20 years to achieve back-to-back 10 kilometre cross-country title victories, when he outran his rivals on the hilly Maleny Golf Club course on the Gold Coast.

In September, the monthly nomination was shared between veteran athlete Geoff Shaw and West Coast Eagles premiership star Tom Cole.

Shaw was a gold medallist in the decathlon for the 70-plus division at the World Masters Track and Field Championships in Malega, Spain.

The Bendigo Harriers stalwart won six of 10 events run across the two days.

Cole capped a brilliant season with the West Coast Eagles, when the side defeated Collingwood in a thrilling AFL grand final by just five points. Cole overcame the

death of his father earlier in the year to play a key role in the Eagles charge to premiership glory. The 21-year-old was drafted by the Eagles via the Bendigo Pioneers in 2015.

October’s nomination was won by swimmer Jenna Strauch, after the dedicated athlete qualified for the FINA Short Course world championships by winning the 200m breaststroke at the Australian swimming titles.

Strauch earned her place on the side that went on to represent Australia in Hangzhou, China in December. Her major goal is to compete at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.

In November, cricketer Tayla Vlaeminck and cycling coach Tim Decker shared the nomination.

Vlaeminck was part of the Australian women’s squad which cruised to its fourth T20 World Cup victory in Antigua, where the Aussies thrashed England in the final by eight wickets.

Tim, a former Bendigo based cyclist, was crowned the Cycling Australia Coach of the Year. Decker coached the Australian men’s team pursuit squad to a world record win at the Commonwealth Games.

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Still life in watercolours IN her inaugural show in Australia, Still Life in Watercolours, Iranian artist Narges Dashti exhibits her delicate still life watercolours, evoking domestic scenes from her life in what was the ancient land of Persia.

The ancient traditions of Persian art and design flow through Dashti’s work, where both the colour and intricate detail trigger memories and emotions from her homeland.

Dashti studied at the Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, where she completed a Bachelor of Painting, and is attending Bendigo TAFE. Her work includes oil and acrylic paintings using a range of materials, but in Still Life in Watercolours she displays her sensitive mastery of the medium.

The exhibition is open until February 23, launching tomorrow (Saturday) from 2pm to 4pm at the Arnold Street Gallery, 189 Arnold Street, North Bendigo. www.arnoldstreetgallery.com

RIGHT PLACE: Paediatric patient Koben Lowndes with emergency department nurse Kate Fuller and Ben McKenzie. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN

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A DEDICATED paediatric hub opened in Bendigo Health’s emergency department on Monday.

All children under the age of 16 who present at the ED will go through the area, which is designed to create a safer, more child-friendly space for patients.

Bendigo Health’s Robyn Lindsay said the hub, which has three beds, will have a dedicated paediatric in-reach nurse and a paediatric trained

nurse who work in the ED. “More than 52,000 people present to Bendigo Health’s emergency department each year and one in five are aged under 16,” she said.

“Emergency departments are alien to a lot of people, especially children. The paediatric model of care will make the emergency department safer, more child friendly for treatment and will offer a quieter, more comfortable

setting for patients.

“The most common things children present with are soft tissue injuries, broken bones and respiratory illnesses like asthma and gastro.”

Seventy staff from the ED, intensive care unit and children’s ward have been trained in preparation for the opening of the paediatric hub.

The training provided education on burns, children oncology, paediatric trauma

and paediatric specific procedures.

The hub is an adapted version of the model of care at the Royal Children’s Hospital in Melbourne.

The hub is located off the paediatric waiting room and next to the paediatric treatment room. Patients will still present to triage in the ED. The opening of new beds takes the total of operational beds in Bendigo Hospital’s emergency department to 17.

RATE PAYMENT REMINDER Residents are reminded that if you are paying rates by instalments, the third instalment is due February 28, 2019.

For those who have opted to pay rates in full, payment is due on February 15, 2019.

For an easy way to pay your rates: • BPay – Contact your bank, or financial institution to pay from your cheque, savings or credit card by internet or phone • Visit your local Bendigo Bank branch or Australia Post outlet Having trouble paying the full amount by the due date? Contact Customer Service as soon as possible to set up a suitable payment option.

For more information phone 5434 6000 or visit www.bendigo.vic.gov.au

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LOCAL singer and songwriter Mariah McCarthy is excited to share a platform with musical luminaries such as The Maes and Dan Kelly.

Mariah will be appearing at a new four day music festival which will be held in the Bendigo’s arts precinct the weekend after Easter.

The event’s organisers have previously delivered the Mullum Music Festival and Bello Winter Music in New South Wales.

Their Bendigo event will be called Bendigo Autumn Music.

Originally from Heathcote, Mariah said Bendigo is becoming well established as a strong musical centre which is offering plenty of lively venues for musicians.

“Since the Blues and Roots festival started up more people have become interested in music here,” Mariah said.

“There’s been a move away from rock and metal music to blues and folk music.”

While she’s had plenty of gigs when living in Melbourne for four years, Mariah said the inaugural BAM would be the most exciting festival she has participated in so far.

Mariah’s inclusion reflects the organisers’ policy which is committed to a 30 per cent local content as well national touring artists such as Tex Perkins, Vivki and Linda Bull and Deborah Conway and Willy Zygier.

Mariah, who has just had her 24th birthday, said she started guitar lessons when she was nine years old.

As her confidence grew so did her song writing ability.

“I enjoy telling a story with my songs. I don’t do much chatting in between

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Last year she launched her debut EP Counting Sheep.

At BAM, Mariah will be accompanied by members of The Bean Project, who will also be playing.

supervisor Norman Parkhill, who said he was pleased by the possibilities for young artists in the region to learn from some of the best in the business, and then perform.

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Greater CREATIVE Bendigo BLUES AND RED: Ben J Carter and Sons of The Blues.

Would you like to see your creative images in the final design of the Greater CREATIVE Bendigo strategy?

The City of Greater Bendigo is seeking expressions of interest from local individuals, businesses or groups involved in the creative industries.

The images can capture a creative process, pursuit, industry, original artwork or performance. Images will be credited in the publication.

To complete the form and submit your images, please visit www.bendigo.vic.gov.au/artsandcreative Expressions of interest close on February 27, 2019 at 5pm.

The wine is fine IN music, as in wine, finding complementary flavours is essential.

On Sunday February 10, The Shiraz Republic, Cornella, hosts two Victorian Blues acts that “go together like fried beans and rice” as the legend Freddie King once said in his song Big Legged Woman.

Ben J Carter and Sons of The Blues have performed all around the state at festivals, blues clubs, blues showcases, blues trams, boutique breweries, museums and every venue known to music-men and

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A transmiTer and receiver will be hanging from underneath the Further to these ac)vi)es, FGM will soon be undertaking Airborne • helicopter that will be at a height of approximately 30m from the Gravity Gradiometry (AGG) and Airborne Electromagne)c (AEM) surveys ground. These will induce a weak electrical current and measure the within several of our explora)on licences and other areas as permiTed, resultant electrical conduc)vity of subsurface geological features. as outlined in the adjacent map.

The system produces a magne)c field intensity equivalent to a • fluorescent light at 25-­‐30cm.

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Civil Avia)on Safety Authority regula)ons).

The survey is completed using a fixed wing aircraV flying over an area of interest and maps geological features.

When will the AEM survey occur?

The AEM survey is planned to commence in late-­‐February 2019 and Why use an AGG survey? should take approximately 3 weeks to complete, pending weather The AGG survey is being undertaken to gain improved resolu)on of condi)ons. subsurface density features that correspond with geological domains.

This program will enhance ground based survey data that has previously What is the impact from aerial surveys? been collected at various loca)ons.

The expected impact from these aerial surveys is minimal, as the ac)vity is conducted from the air and will gather a large amount of informa)on in a What is involved in the AGG survey? rela)vely short )me. There will be some short-­‐term noise impacts, • The fixed wing aircraV will fly in an east-­‐west direc)on across however any disturbance will be intermiTent and transient as the aircraV 200m intervals over the areas of interest. passes over.

• The aircraV will fly at a height of 80-­‐100m above the ground at speeds of up to 220km/h.

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• The aircraV will not fly directly over buildings (in accordance with Please contact the Fosterville Gold Mine Community Team via the general Civil Avia)on Safety Authority regula)ons). enquiries email and phone details below: Mail: Fosterville Gold Mine When will the AGG survey occur?

McCormicks Road The AGG survey is planned to commence in early-­‐February 2019 and Fosterville, VIC, 3557 should take approximately 2 weeks to complete, pending weather Phone: 03 5439 9000 condi)ons.

Email: FGM.Community@klgold.com.au This no)fica)on is to inform landholders about Fosterville Gold Mine’s upcoming regional explora)on ac)vi)es.

Airborne Electromagne;c Survey You can also follow us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/FostervilleGM) What is an AEM survey? for regular updates on the proposed flight paths during the survey period.

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women alike. Patrick Byrne of Sons of The Blues said he first met Ben at the 2016 Bendigo Blues and Roots Music Festival.

“I remember setting up the sound for Ben at a local venue and really being impressed with the authenticity of his music,” Byrne said.

“After the show we chatted about the history of the blues and I thought it would be awesome if we could do a show together sometime.

“Ben and I have had lots of chats in the meantime about doing a show but we

have both been super busy with music and life, but finally we have got the ideal venue and location for the show.”

If you agree that overlooking 10 hectares of vines in the heart of the Heathcote wine growing region listening to vintage blues played from the back of an old Bedford truck sipping an award winning shiraz is a combination worth sampling, then the music starts at 3pm with lunch from midday.

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Marisa Quigley and Blues Tram debutant Don Morrison are on Saturday, February 9 at 2pm.

The ever popular tram traverses the tracks on the second Saturday of every month.

The following weekend presents the Summer Showcase/Fundraiser event at The Rifle Brigade Hotel on Sunday, February 17.

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Vale Thomas Henry Iser THOMAS Henry Iser was the last of his generation of the Iser family when he died on December 9, 2018, four months short of his century.

Tom was born in Bendigo on April 20, 1919, and was educated at Gravel Hill state school before joining his brother Leslie for his secondary education as a boarder at Scotch College in Melbourne.

He returned to Bendigo to work with the family firm, Hume and Iser, and obtained his accountancy qualification after part-time study.

In 1940, he married Evelyn Mary McNaught, a marriage which lasted 73 years until Mary’s death in 2013.

Tom enlisted in the Citizen Military Forces in 1939 and served in the AIF from 1942 to 1945, including nine months in New Guinea and Bougainville in the 14th Armoured Regiment and the 24th Australian Infantry Battalion.

He was demobilised as a captain and returned to Hume and Iser, where he served as payroll officer and later on the board of directors. He remained as an honorary director and

attended his last meeting only three weeks before his death.

Shortly after returning from war-service, Tom joined Bendigo Legacy and served as president in 1955 and honorary secretary for a total of 15 years.

When he and Mary moved to Ocean Grove, he joined Geelong Legacy where he was president in 1987 and treasurer for five years.

In all he spent 71 years in service to Legacy; this remarkable achievement is unlikely to ever be repeated.

In his later years, he also volunteered at the Bendigo Soldiers Memorial Institute Military Museum.

As well as enjoying time at the Bendigo and Barwon Heads golf clubs, and membership of the Sandhurst Club and Bendigo Swimming Club, Tom spent hours at his labour of love, carpentry, and made nearly 100 items of household furniture which he distributed among his five children, 16 grandchildren and 23 greatgrandchildren.

He enjoyed good health to the end and spent his last year as a much loved resident of Carshalton House.

ON THE GROUND: Keith Buttrey will be guest speaker. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN

Memories of the Flat YOU have to admire the droll humour of former aviator Keith Buttrey when describing his hair-raising adventures in the London to Australia Air Race of 1969.

“It had its moments,” was Mr Buttrey’s comment when asked about the details of flying with John Wynn in an Airtourer 100.

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and to Bendigo’s gold mining history.

A resident of Kangaroo Flat, Mr Buttrey will be the guest speaker at the Kangaroo Flat Residents and Former Residents Annual Reunion 2019.

Some of the “moments” Mr Buttrey will be referring to occurred when he and John Wynn were forced to land Little Nuggett on a highway in the middle of the Saudi Ara-

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Another moment was when they crossed over Turkey at land level under the radar as they couldn’t get clearance.

Organiser Joyce Alexander said the first Back to Kangaroo Flat was held in 1973.

“Over the years, through the generosity of people, we have gathered quite a display of memorabilia capturing the

history of Kangaroo Flat,” she said, encouraging people to bring memorabilia to be placed on display The reunion will be held at the Kangaroo Flat Bowling Club, Station Street, Kangaroo Flat on Sunday, February 10 at 11 am.

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BLESSING OF THE DRAGON

Dai Gum Loong is coming soon DAI Gum Loong’s incredible journey from dream to reality is almost complete.

Our latest Chinese imperial dragon was this week officially blessed in a spectacular display of colour and tradition as his journey to Bendigo edges ever closer.

City of Greater Bendigo mayor Margaret O’Rourke was joined by Golden Dragon Museum general manager Anita Jack in Hong Kong for the ceremony, the latest chapter in a journey which will culminate in Bendigo’s most spectacular Easter parade yet.

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Revitalise the CBD? I WISH to respond to the Weekly editorial of February 1, “New era looms”.

To suggest the GovHub proposal will revitalise the city centre may prove to be wishful thinking.

And co-locating our council offices at a cost of $90 million, without a proper business case and community consultation would be a further folly.

The net increase in jobs, after construction, would appear to be 100. Not a game changer.

The editorial talks about improved shopping, better hospitality venues and the like.

When the new Bendigo Bank building was constructed, council at the time, claimed it would revitalise the city centre with the massive influx of staff.

But has it? Not judging by the empty shops.

Will the GovHub produce a similar result? People coming into the city centre in the morning and disappearing at the end of the work day.

With the state government relocating various departments to the city centre at the GovHub one needs to factor in the losses suffered in the outlying suburbs when they take their services away.

Robbing Peter to pay Paul. Not to mention greater traffic congestion in the city centre and further parking issues.

It may even discourage existing shoppers visiting the CBD, by more congestion and fewer parking spots.

Council fails to grasp one simple point. Most people have little need or desire to come into the CBD. Shopping patterns have changed.

Their approach of throwing millions of dollars of our money to try and prop up the city centre has been an abject failure. Don’t repeat history.

Colin Carrington, Heathcote

SMIDSY NO, Harold Hall (Letters, Weekly, February 1), the problem is not that cyclists can’t be seen, it is that drivers don’t look.

I am a cyclist and a motorcyclist, as well as a car driver. When I’m on my bicycle, I have flashing front and rear lights and a flashing light on my helmet.

On my motorcycle, the headlight and tail light are on whenever the ignition is on.

In spite of this I still have near misses with car drivers who just aren’t looking for bicycles and motorcycles. An all too familiar reaction

is SMIDSY (sorry mate I didn’t see you).

No amount of hi viz is going to save you from a driver who isn’t looking for you.

The comparision with industrial and building sites isn’t valid.

These are closed environments, where those entering the sites are already looking out for workers on the site.

James Proctor, Strathdale

Fearful for animals I AGREE with Steve Kendall’s opinion piece in the January 25 edition of the Weekly.

It was with a heavy heart that I read of council planning to take control of the pound; a decision that is naturally causing immense distress for the paid staff and volunteers that currently manage the pound.

I called in to the pound today with a donation and spoke to staff.

It would be an understatement to say that they are extremely worried about their future employment after being made redundant come June 30.

The paid staff will be offered positions which they will have to submit applications for, but there is absolutely no guarantee that they will be selected.

Likewise, the numerous volunteers who work so hard because of their love of animals will be “shown the door” come the above date.

I believe council by and large do a good job, but there are occasions where they make ill informed and disastrous decisions that waste ratepayers’ money.

And this takeover certainly appears to be a prime example. You may ask: where and how will council get the necessary number of staff to run the pound by June 30?

Why are the unsung, no cost volunteers being shunted out?

Council says that this decision is all about money; that the RSPCA has raised operating costs in their application to renew the contract they have been operating under for the past 20 years.

Bendigo council’s Safe and Healthy Environments manager Caroline Grylls states, in part, “We are planning on delivering an efficient and cost effective service in the future”.

The words “cost effective” send a shiver down my spine. I believe that the words should read: “cost cutting” not “cost effective”.

If council intends to take the so-called “cost effective” path, then will this mean standards of care and

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Could there be an increase in the numbers of animals euthanased simply because of the “dollars and cents” mentality of council?

I submit that council could easily meet the higher agreement cost put forward by the RSPCA if they cut back on some other “white elephant” projects that waste ratepayers money and are unpopular and unnecessary.

This takeover by council has me fearful for the future of the dogs and cats supposedly in our care.

Eric Lakey, Bendigo

No credits THIS week our Prime Minister wants credit for getting the children off Nauru. And, to be fair, the government has finally allowed the children to come and receive urgent medical treatment after years trapped on Nauru.

But it has not agreed out of concern for the children.

Our government was forced to give in, because of the terrible state of the children’s health, and because of the extraordinary pressure from doctors and the Australian public.

So, before we give the PM any credits for humanity, please remember this is the same government that spent around $750,000 on court fees last year trying to prevent medical transfers from Nauru.

Jan Govett, Strathdale

In whose interests?

THE push by the City of Greater Bendigo Council for two major projects being a government hub and upgrading the Bendigo creek are both flawed and completely unnecessary.

The government hub has been presented using half truths, superstition, guesses and more hope than fact or reality.

The fact is that not all council departments can be located there and who is really set to gain because it is certainly not the ratepayers?

The land and building is owned by ratepayers, so why give it up to a state government if not for political and self interest reasons?

There is no proper plan or business case presented and there has been no consultation and input of any significance by residents.

The council who are responsible for storm water should get their act together and fix the many flooding issues each time we experience heavy rains.

Projects such as the hub and Bendigo creek along with others before them ultimately have and will cost ratepayers dearly.

This council and many before them have a long record of not listening to residents and consistently mismanaging projects.

Our current CEO’s predecessor also pushed a similar hub proposal and one that was shut down by just a couple of councillors who put the residents’ interests first.

We can only hope this current

bunch does the same and if not we will know who they truly support.

Stuart Symes, Epsom

Oval disgrace MOST days I use the Tom Flood oval for exercise as a cyclist. I also attend the track as a spectator each Thursday evening when the local cycling club hold their races.

I spent a weekend in December at the cycling carnival which was run by the Bendigo club.

During the carnival there were local and interstate riders and their families attending.

I would like to ask the city council why these grounds are not cleaned on a regular basis?

They were a disgrace at the carnival with many people commenting on the amount of leaves and dirt on the seating areas around the grounds.

The toilets at the Frank McCaig stand were not at all inviting to use.

Surely, ratepayers who use this public facility deserve it to be looked after.

The council somehow found millions to spend on the school oval at Maiden Gully which is privately owned and not open for individual use by the public.

Quite some time ago I wrote to the council regarding this situation without any result, we wait and see if something can be done while the summer cycling program continues.

P Bennett, Bendigo

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Inquiry is a winner AUSTRALIAN banks remain some of the most profitable in the world, and the recent focus on inappropriate and at times potentially illegal behaviour have rightly ruffled the industry’s feathers.

And not before time.

This was the royal commission we had to have, but it’s also the one the government did not want us to have.

The seemingly never ending run of record profits accumulated by the big four banks, who have (until now at least) continued to enjoy the benefits of government policy designed to shore up the big four, has long irritated ordinary householders and customers.

The big banks’ customers remain slaves to their mortgage and our hard earned dollars underpin the incredible excess of profits the big four have notched up, year after year.

The overwhelming majority of Australians only ever wanted a banking sector that was fair and reasonable in its dealings.

They wanted, and deserved, a

Editorial Comment banking sector that they could trust.

A banking sector that valued the relationship with its customers as much as the customer needed to value their own relationship with the banks.

Sadly, too many Australians have been let down, and too often.

Commissioner Hayne’s report, tabled earlier this week, is as shocking and damning for what it has revealed as it is an insight into the need for changes to be made.

Legislation must be drafted and enacted that affords customers the rights they have always been entitled to.

Customers also need to have a voice and greater support for the times when they need to ask for help.

Until now, it’s been extremely

difficult for many Australians to take up their concerns with their bank.

Former Bendigo Bank supremo Rob Hunt used to often say that banks need to feed into the prosperity of their customers – not off it.

He was absolutely right, and this simple fact remains as relevant today as it ever has been.

The relationship between the big banks and their customers has tilted and commissioner Hayne has rightfully sought to correct that imbalance back in favour of the customer.

Thankfully, this royal commission into the banking industry has gone a long way into exposing some of the poor and unacceptable practices entrenched within the sector.

It probably did not need to drag on and expose every absolute misdemeanour – and there was probably not enough time or budget for it to do so, but we have all pretty much gotten the gist of what’s gone on within the major banks.

And more importantly, the framework has been provided to remedy things in the future.

THE County Fire Authority is remembering and honouring everyone affected by the devastating 2009 Victorian bushfires which claimed the lives of 173 people and destroyed thousands of homes across the state.

Yesterday was the anniversary, and this week is a very difficult time for many Victorians in the community and all responders.

It will also be a time for solace and reflection for CFA people and members of the emergency services sector who worked during and were impacted by the fires.

It’s time to reflect on the incredible courage, strength and bravery shown by CFA members, their families, the community and our colleagues at other agencies who stood shoulder to shoulder with us on that day.

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that day doesn’t cross my mind or my colleagues’.

For the past 10 years we have channelled our grief into a determination to ensure we keep learning and evolving.

We as a fire service had to review, reflect and improve on what we did, and the royal commission guided those changes – setting a new standard for firefighting practice and

ties on Prepare, Stay and Defend or Leave Early and our warnings system.

The Stay or Go policy was revised to place a far greater emphasis on protection of life by leaving early.

These initiatives combined with an unprecedented amount of information to help the community prepare for fire season has made sub-

We have some of the best firefighters in the world, ready to protect lives and property procedure, here and internationally.

Many changes were made across all emergency services post 2009.

Our partnerships with the emergency services sector were strengthened and we work collaboratively with a range of government organisations.

Some of the main operational changes made were to our Fire Danger Ratings, our education and work with communi-

stantial change across the state.

We also adopted a new national three-tier bushfire advice and alerts system.

This has put more warnings in place than ever before including the development of a telephone emergency warning system.

The national development of the Emergency Alert enabled warnings to be sent to fixed and mo-

bile phones.

There were countless changes made following the 2009 bushfires but being able to directly contact those people in danger is an imperative tool to help protect our community.

Our connection and partnership with communities is vital not only during fire season, but throughout the year.

We work with local communities to assist them with preparing for the fire season and ensuring they have a plan in place in the event of an emergency.

We have learnt so much from those fateful fires, and while it is impossible to prevent all fires in our often unpredictable landscape, the community should take comfort in the fact we have some of the best firefighters in the world, ready to protect lives and property.

We will continue to carry the memories and heroism from those fires and we will always strive to be better prepared.

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Bendigo Family & Financial Services Inc: Myers Street, Bendigo. Ph: 5441 5277. Mon–Fri, 9am–5pm.

Community Foodshare Axedale: Axedale Hall, Axedale. Ph: 0438 997 649. Fridays from 1pm.

Community Houses: Long Gully Neighbourhood Cntr: Humboldt Dve. 5442 1165. Wed am (bread only).

Food Support 3556, Eaglehawk Community House, 19 Bright St. Ph: 5446 8322. Mon - Fri, 9am-2.30pm.

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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.

Heathcote Foodshare Hub: 76 High Street, Heathcote. Ph: 0429 488 678. Mon-Fri 9am-2pm. Sat 9am-1pm. Sun by appointment.

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

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

82 High St, Eaglehawk. Ph: 5446 2548. Tues and Thurs 10am–1pm, Friday 1pm–4pm Uniting Bendigo 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. Mon-Fri, 10am–12pm.

Bendigo Library Activity Rm, Tue 12th and 19th Feb. Drop in 6:45pm 8:45pm. All Welcome.

Enquiries: Bendigo Bridge Club Inc. Ph Rod: 0419 378 709

Community Meals and Soup Kitchens: Bendigo Baptist Community Care: Life Essentials, 214 Hargreaves St, Bendigo. 5441 4747. Tues 7.45am.

Community Soup Luncheon: White Hills Uniting Church, Napier St. Ph: 5441 1417. Fri 12pm-1.30pm Eaglehawk Community House: 19 Bright St. 5446 8322.

Tues noon and 6pm ($2 donation), Thurs 8.15am-9am ($1 donation).

Fork in the Road Soup Kitchen: The Arcade, 165-171 Hargreaves St, Bendigo. Ph: 5448 1600. Thurs, 4pm-4.45pm.

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

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

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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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BAR fridge, $40 Ph 5442 4668

DESK w/3 draws 134 x 83cm, $15 Ph 5442 4668

GAS hot plates, white.

VGC, $70 Ph 0407 527 634

RUG 2.8 x 1.8, brown beige tones, $40 Ph 0409 414 251

WINE Storage Shelving Bendigo $50 Ph 5498 8860

DRESSER, glass with draws, very nice $50 Ph 5447 7407

GLASS sheets (x 150) 255mm/sq ex glasshouse $40 lot. 0427 854 781

RYOBI line trimmer, hardly used EC $50 Ph 0448 014 385

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SCALLOPED lace curtains, 4 drops $40 Phone 5442 3042

BBQ Voyager 4 - Jumbuck w/cover $50 Ph 0427 910 547

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FISHTANK 122cm x 36cm x 45cm, $55 Ph 5442 4668 FLANELETTE fitted sheet, Brampton House, DB, new $8 0450 058 100 FLANELETTE flat sheet, Brampton House, QB, new $8 0450 058 100 FLOOR rug 80% wool 20% cotton 220 x 154 cm, $90 0437 852 649

GUITAR Hand Painted Squier by Fender, Cert of Authenticity incl, Stand as New $400ono Ph 0402 863 160

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Cream, 800mm x 2030, $70 ph 0427 854 781 SELF inflating mattress.

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KWICK Stage Scaffolding for sale Phone 0407 843 150

SKETCHERS trainers, grey, Great cond. Sz US 7 $35 Ph 5444 5695

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LAMP 57cm High, Arabic base, $65 Ph 0437 852 649

SKYLIGHT, round, $50 Ph 0484 694 720

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LAWN edger, Atom Elec. $80 ono Ph 0409 175 052

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LED ext. up/down polished alum. New in box $50pr Ph 0409 414 251 LOCKER, single door, GC $50 Ph 0418 372 807 MEAT Safe/TV Cabinet timber with mesh $85 Phone 5444 5695 MOWER Hand Push $10 Ph 0438 547 825

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$50 per metre. Minimum 5 metres. Free delivery to Bendigo area.

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PARROT cage, on wheels, 1300 x 800 w x 550 d, $100 Ph 5442 8485

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PORTA potty, Thetford, as new w/chemicals $80 ONO Ph 0429 094 101

FREE Used woollen carpet, 2 rooms Phone 5442 3042

RANGEHOOD - 600mm Never used $50 Phone 5446 9753

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AKUBRA Hat - New Lge $50 Ph 0438 547 825

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CAMPING lantern, runs on unleaded petrol w/cover $35 ono 0432 346 659

CANARIES Healthy & H a p p y $ 1 0 e a Strathfieldsaye Ph 0407 393 397

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ROTARY hammer drill, Workzone, new, $40 ono Ph 0409 175 052

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BIRDS 2 Peach faces 1 yellow, 1 grn. $25 ea.1pr Western Rosellas $150 ono, Silver King Quails $5 ea. Ph 5446 8552

To allow traceability of sellers of pets, it is now an offence to advertise the sale of a dog or cat unless the microchip identification number of the animal is included in the advertisement notice. A registered domestic animal business may use its Council business registration number as an alternative.

A penalty of up to 5 penalty units (around $600) can be issued by Authorised Officers of Council, RSPCA or Department of Primary Industries for advertising the sale of a cat or dog without a microchip. For further information, call the Department of Primary Industries on 136 186.

BIRMAN Kittens Sealpoint 1M -1F All vetting done.

Registered breeder M/C 95301003423873 M/C 95301003423773 $650 each Phone 0417 324 314

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TOP SOIL

Lawn soil $35 p/m Garden Soil $45 p/m, includes local delivery 4, 6 and 10m avail.

Garden rocks also avail.

Phone 0418 306 548 or 0428 100 770

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(Sauce) Romas & round $10 box 0427 304 600

SHELVING unit, adj shelf, 2.1 h, x 800w x 400 d $100 Ph 0418 372 807

IPHONE 7 or 8 protective case, never used, still in box $20 0448 014 385

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TAYLORS ironing board and cover $10 Ph 0409 175 052

PETS

SOLID Bed Side Tables open to offer Ph 5443 8468

TRANSPORTABLE multipurpose room 3.6x2.7M bare inside $6500 (am able to custom Build) Ph 0407 364 008 VACUUM cleaner, Kambrook, 1900W, $50 Ph 0437 852 649 VINTAGE giant sized Garfield Comic book $10 Ph 0484 694 720 WINDOW panels (x19) Sugar pine, 1070 w x 790 h $50 P.0428 341 710

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PATHWAY: Cassandra Patten, Erin Chisholm, Marilda Roberts and Mel Beames. Women’s cricket is expanding at Maiden Gully. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN

By SAM KANE

A FOCUS on women’s cricket is hitting sixes at Maiden Gully Marist Cricket Club, with programs aimed to encourage involvement in the sport, as well as provide a fun and social opportunity for those keen pick up a bat.

The club offers a full pathway for women’s cricket, from juniors through to involvement in a senior women’s competition across the Goulburn Murray.

Secretary Shane Rabbitt said

building the program was part of the club’s long-term planning, and has been one of their biggest highlights.

“Three years ago we said we needed to make sure we provided cricket for the entire community, not half of the community,” he said.

He said women feel empowered by having the avenue to be involved – also having the chance to train with the men, and being invited to play in their senior competitions.

“They all love the fact that

the club has got behind them,” Rabbitt said.

“We have a group of guys who have entered a team in the Wednesday night 10s (competition) and they’ve invited the women to play with them as well.

“So just keeping them in the cricket, and letting them know they are respected, this isn’t a male dominated sport, and there’s an ability to play cricket in Bendigo for Maiden Gully.”

For Mel Beames, who had never played cricket before and

joined up after seeing the club’s women’s team online, the support and encouragement she’s received has been the best part about becoming involved.

“To include you, and to make you feel part of it, is just awesome,” she said.

A key continuation of the women’s program is the launch of Cricket Victoria’s Social Sixes program at the club this Sunday.

It runs for three weeks, and is open to those aged 13 and over.

Registrations can be made at www.socialsixes.com.au

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Bendigo Cricket Club 125 not out BENDIGO Cricket Club is this month celebrating 125 years of matches, sixes, and wickets, with a function on Saturday, February 23.

The club, originally known as the Forest Street Methodist Comrades, first had a hit after the discovery of gold in the region, before playing socially in the Sunday Schools Cricket Association in the 1894/1885 season.

They then played in the 2nd XI Bendigo District Cricket Association competition in 1907/08, and then were promoted to the 1st XI in the 1912/13 season.

Eleven years later, their name changed from the Comrades to what they’re known as today – a period which has seen them win 13 premierships, seven of which

were within 28 years.

President Andrew Gibbs said the club had a rich and proud history, with the celebration function set to have memorabilia and presentations from different time periods.

“A lot of players, particularly those between 1950 and 1970 when we were pretty successful, are looking forward to the night,” he said.

“It is going to be a celebration, we want to acknowledge players, supporters, volunteers and all those associated with the club.”

To buy tickets for the night, being held at Bendigo Stadium, visit www. trybooking.com, or call 0412 374 894.

BENDIGO East Swimming Club capped off a brilliant Australia Day weekend at the Victorian Country Swimming Championships at the Warragul Leisure Centre Pool hosted by the Gippsland Swimming Association.

Bendigo East ended the swim meet with a third place finish in the overall combined teams point score with 988 points. That was a great effort considering that there were 28 teams from all over country Victoria.

This was the club’s best result for many years.

The Bendigo East females finished third in the aggregate point score for their division, while the males finished fourth in theirs.

Layla Day had a stellar performance with six individual medals, winning gold in the women’s 100 metre backstroke. She also won five silver medals.

Young gun Cameron Jordan made eight finals with six individual medals scoring four gold medals, one silver and one bronze.

Other medallists included Hunter Boswell, Ella Downing, Lily Eldridge, Emily Kearns, Nicholas Kearns, Ziggy Lau, Varlee Nihill and Sebastian Wood.

Bendigo East had a fantastic result in the team relay events with 11 top five finishes, claiming five medals.

The Bendigo East swimmers gave their all over a very long three days of racing which resulted in many personal best times, reflecting the hard work and dedication by the swimmers in the lead up to the event under the expert guidance of coaches Chris Geyer, John Jordan and Anne Sherman.

FAMILY AFFAIR: Bendigo remains a proud club.

ATHLETES will be chasing a place in the Flack Advisory Bendigo Region team when the 12th round of Athletics Victoria shield action is run on Saturday at Flora Hill.

The AV Shield final is on Saturday, February 23 at Lakeside Stadium in Melbourne’s Albert Park precinct.

This Saturday’s round at the La Trobe University Bendigo athletics complex in Retreat Road features sprint hurdles, 1500m and 3000m walk, 100m, 1500m, 4 x 400m relay, 3000m, 2000m and 3000m steeplechase, 400m, javelin, shot put, long jump, and pole vault.

Action begins at 1.30pm when sprint hurdles are raced on the track, and field competitors contest the opening rounds of shot put, javelin, long jump and pole vault.

Stars at last Saturday’s meet included South Bendigo’s

James Woods at high jump and pole vault, Eaglehawk’s David Chisholm in numerous events, Bendigo Harriers’ clubmates Gretel Holmes and Seth Hoskin in the sprints and veteran Peter Cowell in the distance races.

In field competition, University’s Anthony Messerle and Bendigo Harriers young gun Jake Gavriliadis had a great discus duel, and Eaglehawk’s Olivia Graham was number one at hammer throw.

On Tuesday night, Jamie Cook from Bendigo Harriers was too hot for his rivals in the Jack Davey 5000m championship at Flora Hill.

The title showdown was another round of the Adam Parker Electrical backed Tuesday Night Series.

Cook won in an impressive time of 15:47.82 as Peter Cowell and Eaglehawk’s Trevor Kelly were next best of the Athletics Bendigo registered runners in third and fourth place.

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Payne gain for Braves

By SAM KANE

BENDIGO Braves’ women’s title defence is off to a solid start, with the re-signing of 2018 championship winner and Bendigo Spirit star Nadeen Payne for the upcoming Elite League season.

The newly established Elite League replaces the now disbanded SEABL. Coming off the back of a successful WNBL season averaging 14 points per game, and a SEABL year which saw her named in the league’s all-star five, Payne said she looked forward to again being part of the squad, which last month also signed Opals star Tessa Lavey. “I’m really excited, I really like Megan (Moody) as a coach and I really like what Bendigo Stadium are doing as a whole. I really wanted to come back on board,� she said. “It was a no-brainer for me.�

With guard Ashleigh Karaitiana not returning, this season will see Payne take up a new role, sliding into the three position, which she believed would be positive for her own game. “It’s a lot more challenging than I think, but being able to handle the ball a little bit better and guarding players that are a lot smaller than me I think will be the main goal for me this year, and be consistent with that,� she said. “I think my shooting is fine for that role, but it’s more taking people off the dribble and guarding perimeter players. “I don’t think Megan would

STAR SIGNING: Nadeen Payne returns for 2019. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN put me there either if she didn’t believe in me. It will be a nice challenge, and it can only improve my game.�

Going back-to-back for finalflag glory is a focus for Payne, who said it was important for the team not to be drawn into outside hype regarding their performance, as she believed happened in 2018, and instead

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just focus on their own oncourt play. “Like any season, we’ll go in with that hard-working mentality, and not worry about the pressure from the outside,� she said. “Last year they tried to make it a big deal, we were undefeated, (so) just focusing on us and playing the style of game we

want to play will be really important. “ Everyone wanted to hype it up, (and) we were just like ‘it’s alright, we’re okay.�

She said key to last season’s success was the culture and enjoyment between the team themselves – which she believed could be replicated. “That group really clicked well, and with the additions that Megan has this year, I have no doubt that it will be the same, or very similar, with the connection that we have.�

On staying in Bendigo, Payne said being part of Bendigo Stadium and Bendigo basketball’s development was a key factor. “Moving forward and upwards is always great, and why would I not want to be here for that growth?�

She also flagged a soon to be announced new head coach for Bendigo Spirit as a key part of that growth. “That will be interesting to see what direction they (Bendigo Spirit) go in as well.�

For the Braves men, the David Hogan coached side last night announced the signing of local young-gun Jake Lloyd, who’s about to finish his second development season with the Illawarra Hawks NBL team.

Lloyd adds to the already recommitted Ray Turner, currently with the Sydney Kings, and comes ahead of further signing announcements for both the men’s and women’s teams before the expected season tip off in April.

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Davis-Tope earns MVP ICE hockey star Emily Davis-Tope has returned to Canada after an intensive three weeks of captaining the Australian U18 National Women’s Ice Hockey team for the last time.

The 17-year-old former Bendigo student met up with teammates in Norway for a training camp before leading the team at the world qualifiers in Spain, where South Korea, Kazakhstan, Chinese Taipei, Turkey, Mexico and Spain were in the mix.

Australia finished fourth in the competition, with Davis-Tope scoring the overtime winning goal in the preliminary exhibition game against Korea. She also had a goal or assist in each of the other games. This year the team had 10 rookies, and most will return next year with world qualifier experience under their belt.

Over the course of the tournament, DavisTope played both forward and defence and was on the power play and penalty killing lines.

For all her work both on and off the ice, she won the Most Valuable Player Award for Team Australia for the tournament, and was presented with a Tissot watch from a representative of the International Ice Hockey Federation.

Davis-Tope was one of six emerging athletes to be awarded a Bendigo Sports Star committee scholarship in 2017, and was judged the PEAK Sports Bendigo Sports Star of the month last January for her exploits on the ice.

Davis-Tope will conclude her year 12 studies in June, and has committed to play for the University of Ontario Institute of Technology, Ridgebacks women’s ice hockey team.

She is one of a handful of Australian girls that have selected to play either in the Canadian or the American university system.

She plans to study kinesiology at UOIT and would ultimately like to work in athlete rehabilitation in the future.

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BENDIGO Canoe Club members are paddling their way into the new year, with stellar results earning some athletes selection on the 2019 Australian Wildwater national teams.

Maddie Batters and Imogen Douglass will race as part the Senior World Championships K1 Women’s team at the ICF Wildwater World Championships in Spain in September, while the pair will also compete in France in June at the ICF

Wildwater World Cup. James Humphrey has been selected in the junior national K1 Men’s team to compete in Bosnia and Herzegovina in July, while Imogen Douglass and Ashlee Ilott will race as part of the K1 Women’s team.

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The selections came following the national titles held in January at Tasmania’s Upper Mersey Whitewater Course.

Coach Tony Misson said the Bendigo paddlers raced well, and that it takes hard work to get to such a high level.

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