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ISSUE 1108 FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2019

Up for grabs MARONG Racing Club secretary Greg Sheehan and Bendigo Jockey Club CEO Aaron Hearps are ready for tomorrow’s annual Marong Cup Day in aid of local catholic primary schools. A large crowd is expected to enjoy warm sunny conditions and the family entertainment on offer.

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By PETER KENNEDY

A PLAN to locate more than 1000 state government and City of Greater Bendigo employees in a $90 million building to be established on the fringe of the central business district will be considered at next week’s council meeting. Councillors will vote on a report that recommends the organisation commit to the proposed Bendigo GovHub project, and agree to sell the land it owns and operates from on Lyttleton Terrace so that the

Councillors to decide on GovHub plan

GovHub can be built on the site. Chief executive officer Craig Niemann said the GovHub is a state government project which offered a new, centralised way of doing business focussed on enhancing customer service. Critics of the project have cited the project’s anticipated cost as being unacceptable to ratepayers and questioned the merits and per-

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ceived benefits of the project, which its supporters say will help breathe new life into the heart of the city. Mr Niemann said the lure of a promised 100 new state government jobs was central to the project’s appeal, but to date just 20 jobs with the Labour Hire Authority have been confirmed. The GovHub would co-locate 400 City of Greater Bendigo staff

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with a range of state government departments, including the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning, Department of Jobs, Regions and Precincts, Parks Victoria and the promised 100 new public sector jobs. Seven options have been presented to councillors for their consideration, with council expected to contribute a one-off cost of

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$7.285M to the project, to cover temporary office accommodation and office fitout, should the preferred option be adopted and the project proceed. Mr Niemann confirmed the option recommended by external consultants Pricewaterhouse Coopers, which called for council to retain ownership of the land and enter into an agreement with the private sector with the asset reverting to council in 40 years, was deemed too expensive for the organisation.

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HOME TRUTHS

The Weekly look at the local real estate market

Building on a go slow LENDING for the purchase of a new home has continued to slow causing the national building market to cool, according to data released this week by the Australian Bureau of Statistics. Housing Industry Association principal economist Tim Reardon said the lending to households and businesses data for December 2018 shows statistics on housing finance commitments including for the purchase or construction of new dwellings. “Housing finance commitments for construction and purchase of new homes declined by 3.4 per cent in December 2018 to be 13.4 per cent lower than at the same time in 2017,” Mr Reardon said. “The slowdown in the market began with restrictions imposed by APRA on investors several years ago and has been exacerbated with tighter lending conditions imposed by banks during 2018. “Lending to investors is now 47.8 per cent lower than at its peak in April 2015. “This decline in investor activity will turn around quickly when home prices stabilise. “The banks have tightened

lending requirements throughout 2018 and this is impacting on investors and owner occupiers. “This downturn has long been forecast but there are ongoing risks regarding its length and depth. “The longer term outlook for the market remains solid while ever the unemployment rate and population growth remain at current levels,” Mr Reardon said. The Real Estate Institute of Australia said the December 2018 housing finance figures show the number of loans for housing continues to decline, and in trend terms the number of owner-occupied finance commitments decreased by 0.1 per cent – the 15th consecutive month of decreases. In trend terms decreases were recorded in Victoria, New South Wales and Queensland. The largest decrease of 1.3 per cent was in Queensland. South Australia, Northern Territory and the Australian Capital Territory were unchanged REIA president Adrian Kelly said the continued decline in housing finance reflects the slowing market as well as the APRA restrictions on investors,

CALM: New home lending has eased. which went too far for too long, the fallout from the Royal Commission into banking and concerns about changes to property taxation and its impact should there be a change in Government. “There is a clear risk that the decline in activity in the residential property market will become a major drag on the economy. With the government formulating its 2019 Budget and its response to the Hayne Royal Commission the contribution the property sector makes to the economy should be at the forefront of its considerations,” Mr Kelly said. Around the country, lending to owner-occupiers building and purchasing new homes in the December 2018 quarter was down by 6.7 per cent on the year’s preceding quarter in New South Wales

and down by 12.6 per cent in Victoria, down by 22.8 per cent in Queensland, down by 4.4 per cent in South Australia, down by 8.4 per cent in Western Australia and down by 14 per cent in the Northern Territory. Real estate agents in the Bendigo market have reported strong interest in whatever property was available, as the city emerges from the traditional Christmas holiday season, but access to additional stock continues to impact on the market. Many report strong levels of inquiry and interest, particularly in off-market dealings, with additional interest from cashed up city-based investors looking to purchase property in Bendigo, a further positive sign that the local industry remains buoyant.

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THE Bendigo and Adelaide Bank this week announced an after-tax statutory profit of $203.2 million for the first half of this financial year, but the company’s share price has been savaged in the aftermath. Shares in Australia’s fifth largest bank have fallen more than 10 per cent since Monday’s announcement, trading at $9.96 late yesterday, down $1.20 or 10.7 per cent on Friday’s closing price of $11.16 a share. Underlying cash earnings for the six months to December 31 were $219.8M, flat on the prior half, and the bank announced a fully franked interim dividend of 35 cents per share, in line with the prior period. Managing director Marnie Baker said the results demonstrate strong customer loyalty and increasing customer growth, despite a challenging operating and external environ-

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ment, as the bank executes its vision of being Australia’s bank of choice. “Independent recognition as one of Australia’s most trusted brands, continued market-leading customer satisfaction rankings and award-winning products and services, coupled with a clear, purposedriven culture, proven business model, innovative mindset and technology investments have driven today’s solid result,” Ms Baker said. “While our strategy to reduce complexity, invest in capability and tell our story has delivered solid results and strong growth in customer numbers, the lack of fair competition in Australian banking continues to inhibit true customer choice.” She said the Bendigo’s marketleading funding position continues,

providing flexibility to fund asset growth and manage margin. “The solid performance of our business, particularly in a subdued banking sector facing ongoing disruption and regulatory changes, is further highlighted by continued increase of funding sourced from retail customers (82.4 per cent in 1H19).” Ms Baker said the organisation’s organic capital growth reflects solid profitability, a stable balance sheet and an ongoing movement to lower risk exposures. “The bank is in an excellent position to meet APRA’s unquestionably strong capital benchmarks. “We continue to work towards advanced accreditation. During the half, we received accreditation

for interest rate risk in the banking book and we continue to make progress on credit risk accreditation. We anticipate greater clarity once APRA’s credit risk capital prudential standards changes are released in 2019.” While Bendigo continues to operate in a highly competitive market, it does so in an uneven playing field, but Ms Baker remains confident that further growth opportunities will be achieved. She said the bank was continuing to work towards delivering on its own plans for the future, but external factors, such as the royal commission final report, were having an impact. “We continue to implement our strategy to control our destiny and

realise our vision, but the external environment still inhibits customer choice. “Whilst the Royal Commission final report makes strong industrywide recommendations to improve customer outcomes, little goes to the issues of competition and a level playing field, something many inquiries cite as being essential to better customer outcomes, and a point we’ve made for years.” She said a less competitive environment means poorer customer outcomes. “Despite an uneven playing field in a subdued, challenging, Royal Commission environment, our business continues to perform. We are tracking to system, managing our costs, our balance sheet is solid and our investment in technology that Australian customers’ desire is driving strong customer growth.”

The return of Zinda

COMMON BOND: Visiting French students Emma and Thomas Pollina with host Girton student Matilda Dimsey. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN

French students say bonjour to Bendigo FORTY secondary school students and four staff from Girton Grammar school’s sister school in France, Sainte Ursule, have arrived as part of a two week biennial exchange. This is the seventh exchange of its kind between the two

schools. The students are staying with host families and Girton staff will be attending classes as well as touring Bendigo and the region as well as visiting Melbourne. Girton Grammar School headmaster Matthew Maruff said

that student exchange programs are an ideal way for young people to experience a different culture, different education system and strengthen ties that bind schools on opposite sides of the world. “These exchanges allow for wonderful collaborative learning

and give students a chance to take their language studies beyond the classroom,” Mr Maruff said. “We have a strong French language program at Girton and the exchange experience often creates international friendships for life.”

THE Zinda Festival will be back in Bendigo next month. The festival is a week-long celebration of the multicultural music, food and art that make Bendigo a great place to live. Presented by Loddon Campaspe Multicultural Services, the festival was launched last year to great acclaim. The main event, Zinda Night in the Park, was Bendigo’s biggest every multicultural event, attracting more than 4000 attendees. “The response to last year’s Zinda Festival really blew us away,” executive officer, Kate McInnes said. “It wasn’t just the number of people who attended, but the positive feedback, both from those who have called Bendigo their home all their lives and those who have arrived in Australia as migrants or refugees. This year we will be building on that success to create an even bigger and better experience.” This year Zinda will run from March 15 to March 24 to coincide with Cultural Diversity Week. Zinda means alive and lively in six different languages – Dari, Bengali, Farsi, Hindi, Hazaraghi and Urdu. The festival includes a number of events focused on music, dance, food and visual arts as well as workshops exploring themes of cultural diversity. The main event is Zinda Night in the Park held on Saturday, March 16 from 5pm to 9pm in Rosalind Park. To find out more, go to www.zinda. org.au.

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The Bendigo Tourism Board in partnership with the City of Greater Bendigo would like to recognise and thank our partners who proactively contribute towards the ongoing success of the region’s vibrant tourism industry, which brings well over a million dollars a day into the local economy! PREMIUM Abide on Beischer Mackenzie Quarters All Seasons Resort Hotel Balgownie Estate Bendigo BalloonMan Beechworth Bakery Bendigo Art Gallery Bendigo Corner Store Caf Spring Gully General Store Bendigo District RSL Bendigo Heritage Attractions Bendigo Holiday Rentals Bendigo Marketplace Bendigo Pottery Bendigo Stadium Bendigo Wholefoods Wholefoods Kitchen Best Western Cathedral Motor Inn Big 4 Ascot Holiday Park Bendigo Capital Venues & Events Comfort Inn Julie Anna Custom Coffees Discovery Science and Technology Centre Gold Nugget Tourist Park Golden Dragon Museum Grill’d (Bendigo) Handle Bar Bendigo Get Naked Jools for Jim LynneVale Estate Bendigo Winery Tours One Tree Hill Pub Malayan Orchid Restaurant Masons of Bendigo National Hotel Old Boundary Hotel Lakeview Hotel Palling Bros Brewery Peppergreen Farm Quest Bendigo Quest Bendigo Central Quest Schaller Hotel Ray White Bendigo Rocks on Rosalind Sandhurst Ridge Simply Tomatoes Sutton Grange Winery The Shiraz Republic The Woodhouse Restaurant The Zone Fun Park Three Farmers – Home Flat House Vault Eatery Wine Bank on View ESSENTIAL Alexandra Place A-Line Holiday Village Allawah Bendigo Arnold Street Gallery

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Number’s up for drivers

DRIVERS doing the wrong thing in the Bendigo area will find it much harder to flout the law when the first car equipped with Victoria Police’s new automatic number plate recognition system hits the road next week. The technology allows police to detect drivers who are suspended, disqualified or unlicensed, unregistered and stolen vehicles and stolen number plates. The car is the first of 221 ANPR units that will be deployed across

the state over the next two years. Bendigo officers will begin patrols in the car from Tuesday, allowing them to take more of these unauthorised and dangerous drivers and riders off the roads than ever before. ANPR scans numberplates and matches them against a database of vehicles of interest. Road Policing Command Assistant Commissioner Stephen Leane said the new capability would make it much easier to detect and

remove people who should not be on the roads. “Unauthorised road users pose a significant threat to themselves and others. “A study of fatal collisions in 2016 found that unauthorised drivers were at fault in 16 per cent of them. “The same study found that around one in five injury collisions involving an unregistered vehicle also involved an unauthorised driver.

“These drivers have no right to be behind the wheel, either because of their previous unsafe behaviour or because they are unlicensed. “We’re determined to detect them and get them off our roads and ANPR is a big step forward in that effort. “The system will allow us to scan around 5000 numberplates per shift, which is a huge increase on what our officers are able to do manually.” The cars are also fitted with

in-car video to record audio and visual evidence that can be used in court. Police hope that public awareness of the video system will enhance officer safety by deterring and de-escalating potential incidents. The ANPR system was developed by Motorola Solutions Australia following a rigorous tender process, with officers from several highway patrols involved in the design and evaluation.

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HELPING HAND: Natasha Bartholomeusz with a Thales Hawkei, Natasha designed a component for the vehicle.

Females take the lead in tech school tour BENDIGO Tech School will celebrate four local female STEM heroes alongside nine other inspirational Victorian STEM leaders, as part of the STEMpowered exhibition and public forum, touring all 10 Victorian tech schools. The exhibition and public forum at the Bendigo Tech School, showcases 13 Victorian women working in STEM fields as diverse as games development, wearable tech, environmental science, engineering, cancer research, food waste, genetics,

biotech, nanotechnology and mathematics. Bendigo Tech School director Graeme Wiggins believes diversity in STEM is important, as the involvement of more women in STEM leads to new voices, ideas and solutions. “The STEM-powered exhibition and forum celebrate our local STEM heroes and provides the opportunity for girls to explore STEM careers – to find out about the skills, abilities and knowledge they will need for the future of work,” he said.

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to enable the more efficient delivery of services, with recommendation 11 calling for advocacy and planning for consolidation of city offices. Office consolidation was also included as one of council’s top 10 priorities from the independent review. Speaking to media at a briefing on Wednesday, Mr Niemann said the proposed GovHub building would not dominate the town hall and would likely be stepped back from Lyttleton Terrace. “We’re going to be very conscious of the town hall… There’s a CBD structure plan that talks about building heights and locations and so on and it talks about potentially four and five and six storeys. “You don’t want something that’s going to overshadow and look over the town hall. It’s our public building, a community building and a really important one, so that’s the jewel. “We’ve got to make sure this is a fit for purpose building for government services.” Mr Niemann also declined to be drawn into making comparisons to the more advanced Ballarat GovHub project, which involves up to 600 public sector jobs being moved out of Melbourne. “I don’t think you can compare us to them. This is a very different model. We shouldn’t sneeze at 100 new jobs for Bendigo by the way. “That’s a significant economic advantage for our economy and our community.”

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The report notes the state government has already made a financial contribution to council and that it would seek further support to cover these costs, which will otherwise be spread across two or three financial years. It also points to a projected $16.1M productivity saving to the city over 30 years, should the project proceed. Mr Niemann said city staff were spread across seven buildings in the northern end of central Bendigo. Four of the buildings are owned by council and three are leased. “It is proposed the four buildings council owns on the Lyttleton Terrace site, including the main building, would be removed to make way for the new development,” Mr Niemann said. He said the city believes there are “real advantages in local government and state government being in the one building”. By pursuing this option, the state government would be responsible for the development, construction and management of the project, and the City of Greater Bendigo would be a key tenant in the new premises. “I don’t think that it necessarily means that we have to own our own buildings to be able to provide great services to the community and that’s what we’re trying to do,” Mr Niemann said. The report outlines a range of benefits relating to the proposed project, including:

NEW PLAN: Craig Niemann. • Create 90 construction jobs and contribute $131M to the Bendigo economy. • 100 new public sector jobs (which would generate an additional 25 jobs through supply chain effects), injecting $28.8M annually to the local economy. • Improved customer experience, creating a onestop-shop for government services. • Place an additional 600 workers in the city centre, enhancing the local economy and vibrancy of central Bendigo. • Free up buildings currently leased by council, making them available for other businesses and services. Opportunity to develop the Epsom site currently used by DELWP for commercial or other use. The 2013 Independent Review of the City of Greater Bendigo recommended advocating and planning for the consolidation of city offices

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A Valentine’s day wedding

By DIANNE DEMPSEY

JAMES and Mary Godden married on Valentine’s day 60 years ago and the love between them still shines through as clearly as a Bendigo blue sky. One of the best questions you can ask a married couple is about the circumstances under which they met. When a young teenager Mary, now 83, worked in the Woodend milkbar and it just happened that young Jim, now 85, became awfully fond of milkshakes. One day, a mate of Jim’s came into the milkbar and said these famous words, “Jim says he’ll walk you home tonight.” Jim actually chickened out on that occasion but it was when they both went to the regular fire brigade dances that they found each other. One of their favourite pastimes when they were courting was to go to the pictures, but Jim would sometimes disappear. “He’d say he was going out for a Pollywaffle and a Sporting Globe and half the time wouldn’t come back. He’d be out with his mates studying the form guide,” Mary laughed. But Mary had resources of her own, she was a keen photographer and a skilled craftswoman. The wedding day itself was dependant on getting Mary’s father to the church on time, before the pubs opened. “He liked a drink. The train came in at 9.30am and we had the wedding at 10.30am just to head off any trouble.” Jim said. They married at St Ambrose Church and had the wedding breakfast at Devon Lodge in Woodend. Jim and Mary have a chuckle together and it’s evident that playfulness and a sense of humour has had much to do with binding them together over the years. Apart from getting the train to play for the Carlton football team, Jim also worked for many years for the Commonwealth Serum Laboratories. Mary in the meantime had their first child, Peter. Shortly before he was due to turn 12, Peter was killed in a train accident. It is not only humour which has kept Jim and Mary together, but pain. “Some couples break up after a terrible loss like we had, but we looked after each other,” Mary said. “I remember Jim said to me one

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HAPPY DAYS: Jim and Mary still share a smile. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN

morning, look out the window, see that bloke on his tractor? He goes past every morning. That’s just like life, it goes on. Just like we will go on.” The couple have three other children – Brenda, Kerri and Valda, as well as nine grandchildren. Peter is buried in Daylesford with his grandparents and Jim and Mary go to see him about every three months. “We would never go past and not call in to see him,” Mary said. Jim and Mary have been living in Bendigo for the past nine years to be closer to their family and medical facilities. “We’ve had a knee done each, different sides,” Jim laughs. They’ve received a card of congratulations from the prime minister and are now waiting on the Queen. They will spend this weekend celebrating their diamond anniversary with their family and friends, and no doubt, thinking of Peter.

New to Haven board JAN Snell, Gerard José, and Damien Tangey have been appointed to the board of directors of Haven; Home, Safe. Chair Sue Clarke said each of the new directors brought a broad range of business and cultural skills to the board table of Australia’s only fully integrated homelessness service and affordable housing provider. “Their background, qualifications and experience will add considerable value to our board and I look forward to working with them to deliver on our organisational purpose as we progress our five-year strategic plan to deliver more supports and more homes through more partnerships and increased capacity,” she said. Ms Snell has had a long and distinguished career in the Victorian public service and has held a number of senior executive positions. Mr Jose has significant experience in community engagement, management, organisation development, policy facilitation and program evaluation. He was recently appointed CEO of Bendigo Community Health Services. Mr Tangey is a respected property developer with a strong understanding of national, state and local government policy impacting the housing affordability framework, with a blend of property and business experience along with a strong governance background as a member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

SMILES: Jim and Mary’s wedding in 1959.

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Does GovHub Truth Lie? Based on the information available we believe council misleads Bendigo residents. Pre 2017 CEO Niemann on government committee recommending onestop-shops - GovHubs. 2017 Government announced: “The Bendigo GovHub is a new government office to be located on the site of the current City of Greater Bendigo main office in Lyttleton Terrace. Tennants: various Government agencies and City of Greater Bendigo.” No Government would decide this without informing Mayor O’Rourke and CEO Niemann and seeking some assurances. Neither made public comment. No council media statement. Silence. 2018 Mayor O’Rourke publicly stated in October: “No formal decision has been made by council”, yet, in June 2018 Council advertised for a co-location GovHub project manager. It’s clear since 2017 prominent council persons ‘informally’ smoothed the GovHub pathway. Residents are not fools.

As a Greater Bendigo resident why should you be concerned? Council must have your money because it believes it can spend it better than you. Disgracefully council kept you in the dark. No co-location GovHub community engagement, no consultation, abysmal council communication. Unlikely GovHub identified in public Independent Review submissions. Council falsely implies community heavily consulted about GovHub in 2013 Independent Review process. No councillor had office consolidation in their 2016 pre-election material. Mayor O’Rourke claimed GovHub was in the residents’ Community Plan; it wasn’t. The GovHub is a government, senior council officer, and compliant councillor project.

Council’s solid multi-million dollar main office will be demolished, and the inter-generational land owned by the city’s residents, will be sold. Wasted rates. Only 400 of council’s 670 staff in GovHub; future growth? GovHub upper limit costs confidential. A multimillion long-term squander of your money. Council’s officer reports show no GovHub negatives, limitations or residents’ costs. No publicly released concept plan, feasibility study or business case. Council claims GovHub will revitalise the CBD. Consider the tens of millions already poured into failed CBD revitalisation: Hargreaves Mall, Walk Bendigo, Beehive Building, bus terminal, etc. Council’s attitude seems those millions didn’t work so pour in more millions and hope it works. Owners whose properties government lease, and small businesses owners near those properties, will suffer financially and mentally if government staff relocated to the GovHub. Suburban, township and rural projects will be pushed aside – roads, footpaths, drainage, pools, sealing, parks, cultural facilities, mini-library, etc. Speak up Ward councillors! Councillors have just days before 20 February $90M GovHub Council Meeting to absorb complex detail, consult with residents, and get independent advice to come to an informed decision. An impossible task. Is a GovHub the beginning of a regional council? Poor governance - hid information & decisions outside proper processes - undermining democracy. Like Ballarat Government can build a Bendigo GovHub for government agencies without Council.

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A COMMUNITY campaign to raise the necessary funds for a potentially lifesaving prostate biopsy machine has achieved its long held goal. Organisers of the Bendigo Weekly backed annual Biggest Ever Blokes Lunch fundraising lunch this week presented a cheque for $25,000 to Bendigo Health chief executive Peter Faulkner, representing the proceeds of the event’s auction back in November. The donation has helped the amount already raised by other community groups including Bendigo Radiotherapy Group, Horizon

Committee, Bendigo Prostate Group, Lions Club Eaglehawk, Lions Club Kerang and Patchwork Pals soar past $200,000 and the total amount needed to fund the biopsy machine. Bendigo Weekly managing editor Peter Kennedy said the Biggest Ever Blokes Lunch committee was pleased and proud to provide valuable funds to such an important and worthy local cause. “We also want to acknowledge and thank everyone who attended our event and helped us raise these funds, and to also acknowl-

edge all those hard working local community groups and organisations across the region that have contributed towards the purchase of this equipment, over a process that has taken some time and a lot of their hard work.” Committee chair Neil Macdonald said the Biggest Ever Blokes Lunch had also donated $40,000 to the Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia from last year’s proceeds. The 2019 fundraising lunch and gala auction will be held at Bendigo Stadium on Friday, November 22.

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at such an event, after performing at the Night of Dragons fight-night last March at the Bendigo Exhibition Centre. “I’ll be doing a couple of Amy Winehouse numbers as well as accompanying Unnroolee for Cold Chisel’s classic power ballad – When the War Is Over,” Miss Hicks said. While on the fight front former Australian heavyweight champion and well-known Bendigo identity Justin Whitehead along with undefeated WBF Australasian

champions Brad Morgan and Matt Hall will showcase their winning pugilistic abilities in one of the three All Star Exhibition bouts. “I’ve always happy to help out a worthwhile cause,” Mr Whitehead said, who still gets down to the Vinton Street gym a couple of times a week to train with up to 20 or so other local boxers and has known the organisers since before his first amateur bout in 1998. The nine undercard exhibitions bouts feature up-and-coming Bendigo

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Call out for forest management COMMUNITIES in central Victoria are invited to have their say on the future management of Victoria’s forests. Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning Loddon Mallee regional director Marg Allan said the first phase of engagement for the Forest Reform Program is in full flow, with an online survey available for input until March 31. The program is the bringing together of land and fire managers, traditional owners and Victorian communities to plan and deliver integrated forest and fire management across the state. “The aim of the program is to deliver great community value

from our forests to all Victorians,” Ms Allan said. “This process includes a clear commitment to work in partnership with traditional owners to deliver the program and manage Victoria’s forests into the future. “The survey is giving people an opportunity to provide their views on what they value in our forests, how forest management can be improved and what they would like from forests in the future.” The feedback from the survey will be reviewed and inform the final Loddon Mallee Regional Forest and Fire Management Plan. Significant funding has been invested into delivering greater

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All fine at the Vine BENDIGO band Die in a Dream are launching their debut album on Saturday, February 23. The launch is part of a trio of Bendigo bands playing the Golden Vine. Spacegoat are launching their first single and Sleeping Giant will play a set too. The five-piece Die in a Dream will be playing their album in full and lead singer Tim Grey is looking forward to the gig “We as a band are excited to be able to bring our long awaited album to our hometown and have our crowd celebrate the release with us,” Grey said. “The album took about 18 months to complete and we have released three singles lifted from it, Broken Pillars, Colours and Ten Thousand Sands.” The album, along with other merchandise will be available on the night. Entry is $5. Doors at 8.30pm.

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VICTORIA’S Young Australian of the Year Skye Kinder has been announced the 2019 chieftain for Bendigo’s Scots Day Out on Saturday, March 2. The Bendigo doctor, currently the psychiatry registrar at St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne, grew up loving the pipe bands each year in the Bendigo Easter Festival parades. “I proudly carry the Scottish heritage of our family into the current generation and our family has always enjoyed the great community celebrations in Bendigo,” Dr Kinder said. “The pipe bands will be a highlight for me at Scots Day Out but I am also looking forward to encouraging another great crowd to enjoy the dancing and the folk music while sampling haggis and shortbread, particularly the shortbread.” Dr Kinder has dedicated her medical career to improving the health of marginalised patients throughout Australia. After witnessing her father travel to Melbourne for specialist appointments, she became committed to easing the travel burden and financial impact of healthcare on rural populations. While studying, Skye became a passionate advocate for rural health, representing the Australian Medical Students’ Association as Rural Health Officer. Through AMSA, she cofounded and chaired the first Rural Health Committee and set up a national Rural Health Summit, creating new opportunities for students in regional areas to participate in

Community Grant Applications opening March 1, 2019 and invitation to free Grant Writing Workshop Each year the City of Greater Bendigo provides approximately $1M in community grant funding. Upcoming Grant Opportunities Medium Grants round 3 of 3 (grants of up to $10,000) applications open March 1, and close 5pm April 1, 2019 NEW: Waste Reduction Grants (grants up to $15,000) applications open March 1, and close 5pm April 1, 2019 AIM: To reduce the amount of waste generated in Greater Bendigo. The $15,000 in available funding may be distributed to one or multiple projects Community Group Essentials Grants (grants of up to $3,000) applications can be submitted anytime

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Grant Writing Workshop • 1pm–3pm • Wednesday February 27 • City of Greater Bendigo Reception Room, Lyttleton Terrace Bendigo This workshop is designed for both new and experienced grant seekers. It will help you to know where to look for grants, and increase your chances of grant application success. If you would like to attend this free workshop please RSVP by Tuesday February 26 via www.eventbrite.com.au/o/cityof-greater-bendigo-13561720136

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HOOTS MON: 2019 Scots Day Out chieftain Skye Kinder with piper Emily Earl. advocacy and policy. Now a doctor, and board member of Rural Doctors Association of Victoria, Dr Kinder continues to highlight rural health issues to local, national and international audiences, through her research, ongoing speaking engagements, press appearances, workshops, and articles. Dr Kinder was named Victoria’s Junior Doctor of the Year in 2017 and Bendigo’s Young Citizen of the Year in 2014.

SDO event director Chris Earl said the appointment of Dr Kinder as the 2019 chieftain recognised the important contribution of younger generations to building strong communities in regional areas. “SDO brings our community together, showcases our city to visitors from across Australia and celebrates the positive legacies of Scots and their descendants to our nation of more than 200 years.” Scots Day Out, a free community event, was first held in 2013. Previous chieftains

have been Keith Sutherland, Bruce McClure, Tim Robertson, Kathryn Mackenzie, Neil Clark and Bryan Coghlan. This year’s SDO celebrations start with Scotland Light and Dark – the Australian premiere of highlights from 2018 Edinburgh Short Film Festival and an exclusive whisky tasting – at the Engine Room on Friday, March 1 at 7.30pm. The main celebration on March 2 opens with a parade of bands, clans and dancers down View Street at 10am into Rosalind Park.

Greater CREATIVE Bendigo 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.

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Call out for volunteers COUNCIL is calling for volunteers to assist in the running of the annual Bendigo TAFE Bendigo Easter Festival from Friday, April 19 to Sunday, April 21. Around 70 volunteers aged 15 years and over are needed to assist with a wide variety of roles during those specific three days to ensure the festival runs smoothly. City of Greater Bendigo council’s Terry Karamaloudis said the volunteers played an important role to ensure the success of the festival. “We are looking for volunteers to assist with the parades, support festival-goers and assist the many activities and attractions that are happening during the festival,” Mr Karamaloudis said. “Volunteering at the Bendigo TAFE Bendigo Easter Festival is a great way to get involved with the community, meet new people and have fun contributing to the council’s biggest annual event. “We couldn’t put the festival on each year without the magnificent support of our volunteers so I encourage all interested people to come forward.” To complete the online application, please visit: www.bendigoeasterfestival.org.au

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Street art in miniature TAKE a stroll down Pennyweight Walk off Bath Lane and have a look for an art installation which comes in the form of a tiny diorama. We’re not giving out any more clues because part of the fun here is to find the art work, but don’t touch, as it is somewhat fragile. Melbourne artist Liz Sonntage has been installing these whimsical pieces for the past three years or so, essentially for her own amusement. A resident installation/street artist at The Blender Studios in Melbourne, she works with miniature figurines and vintage or found objects, making use of street landscapes and gallery spaces. “My miniature artworks are accompanied by witty captions to give each piece a humorous context, exaggerate a message or emphasise playful folly,” she said. In the case of her Pennyweight Walk piece the inscription is as follows, “Henry and Tom wished the local cafes would take smashed eggs off the breakfast menu. They had their fingers crossed they’d be laid off.” Liz said she is particularly

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Awards open for city’s young artists ENTRIES are now open for the 2019 RAW Arts Awards aimed at young artists aged 25 and under living in Greater Bendigo. The awards are offered across four categories: visual arts, literature, performing arts and digital media, with prizes of $1000 and $250 awarded for each section. In addition to the prizes, work submitted for the RAW Arts Awards is presented at the annual exhibition at Dudley House from Thursday, May 9 to Sunday, May 12. City of Greater Bendigo mayor Margaret O’Rourke said the RAW Arts Awards provided a great opportunity to celebrate the creativity of local young artists. “The awards offer a platform for young artists to showcase their talent and creativity. I encourage all young artists to consider entering their work in this year’s awards,” Cr O’Rourke said. “Over the past decade, the RAW Awards have attracted over 900 entries and provided a great showcase for burgeoning young artists, many of whom are now practicing professionals in the creative arts industries.” For the first time, the awards ceremony will begin on stage at The Capital, with the mayor announcing all of the prize winners before the Performing Arts and Digital Media showcase. Following the showcase, the annual RAW Arts Exhibition will feature visual arts entries at Dudley House. The exhibition will be open to the public until Sunday, May 12. The RAW Arts Awards entries close on Monday, April 8. To complete the online application, please visit www.yobendigo.com. au or www.bendigo.vic.gov.au/raw Further information can be obtained by calling Rohan Phillips on 5434 6478 or email raw@bendigo.vic.gov.au.

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TUDORS to Windsors: British Royal Portraits opens in Australia, exclusive to Bendigo Art Gallery. Opening on March 16, the exhibition features more than 200 treasures from London’s National Portrait Gallery, many of which have never before been seen outside the United Kingdom. Recent additions to the exhibition schedule include a carefully curated selection of artefacts and personal effects from some of Britain’s most significant collections, including historic royal palaces, Fashion Museum in Bath and the Royal Armouries, which will be displayed alongside National Portrait Gallery royal portraits. Highlights include a dress worn by Diana, Princes of Wales during her 1983 visit to Australia, together with George IV’s royal christening gown and the coronation gloves of Queen Elizabeth I (1558) and II (1953). Also included will be a J. Morena Manila embroidered evening dress worn by Princess Margaret in 1980, an 1875 silk evening dress worn by Queen Victoria, and a mourning brooch containing a lock of hair from Queen Mary II. Another new addition is a wedding photograph of Meghan, Duchess of Sussex and Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex by Alexi Lubomirski. Tudors to Windsors: British Royal Portraits explores five

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royal dynasties from the Tudors, the Stuarts, the Georgians, the Victorians to the Windsors, and highlights major events in British (and world) history from the 16th century to the present. Highlights include the official portraits of King Henry VIII, Queen Elizabeth I, King George III, Queen Victoria, Queen Elizabeth II, Diana Princess of Wales and Prince William and Catherine, the Duchess of Cambridge.

QUEEN ELIZABETH I: By Marcus Gheeraerts the Younger, 1592. Courtesy National Portrait Gallery

ROYAL VISIT: Bob and Hazel Hawke with the Prince and Princess of Wales. Tudors to Windsors: British Royal Portraits features works by some of the most prominent international artists from the past five centuries

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exclusive to Bendigo Art Gallery in Australia. Tudors to Windsors, British Royal Portraits. Organised by the National Portrait Gallery, London. Bendigo Art Gallery – March 16 to July 14.

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Taking up a challenge

IN December, I set out on a challenge: a solo, unsupported cycle tour of the Yarra Ranges and Gippsland region. Being predominantly a mountain bike rider, this was something a little bit different for me. While this was not my first cycle tour, it had been a few years and surgeries since my last adventure, and I was concerned that I no longer had the mental or physical fortitude to go the distance. But I wanted to try. In total, the route was 945 kilometres with 13,180 metre elevation. It took 14 days to complete, with a few rest days thrown in for good measure. Knowing that it would be silly season, I planned my route to follow Victoria’s rail trails as much as possible, and so the ride became a gravel grind. As I made my way from Bendigo to Alexandra along the O’Keefe and Great Victorian Rail Trails, I questioned whether I had the strength and fitness needed to complete the journey. Pushing about 120 kilograms of bike, camping gear and body weight

almost 200km in the first two days my body was already suffering. But as I turned south and headed into the Yarra Ranges, over Lake Mountain and on to Warburton, my body adapted and soon the long hours in the saddle began to feel normal. I continued on south until I reached Moe on Christmas Eve, then joined the Gippsland Plains Rail Trail which took me on to Lake Glenmaggie. It was on this day that I learned one of my most important lessons: sweet biscuits and coffee are not an appropriate breakfast to recover from, or prepare for, a long ride, theoretically, I already knew this. Without the appropriate fuel I hit the wall 14km from my destination, making that ride my most challenging, both mentally and physically. After a day of rest, I continued on, returning to the mountains which I love so much; however, for the rest of the journey I never felt fully recovered. The following day was technically my toughest ride: a 90km gravel grind with 3760m ascent; a ride for

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CHALLENGE: Conquering Mount Skene on the tour. which I required a support car (and would have preferred a mountain bike). The climb was hard and took five hours, but the descent was harder. The road was dusty and hard, featuring 90km of corrugations and rock armour, but the views were worth it.

During this day I pushed myself further than ever before and achieved exactly what I set out to do: I found and pushed through my limits. Thankfully that was my last hard day. Over the final three days I rejoined the Great Victorian Rail Trail in Mansfield, resisted the urge to

Water for Menindee

Reliving the fires through fiction THIS month marked the 10 year anniversary of the 2009 Victorian bushfires, one of the most significant disasters Victoria has experienced. A couple of years beforehand writer Justin D’Ath, defeated by the drought, had left Bendigo and sought out the cooler climes of Flowerdale; as it turned out, just in time for the catastrophic Black Saturday fires which literally landed on his back doorstep. Justin used this experience when he wrote the children’s book, 47 Degrees, which he presented to his publishers a couple of years ago. “At that time they told me they wanted to wait until the 10th anniversary of the fires,” D’Ath said when talking to the Weekly. While the book reflects his personal experience of escaping the Black Saturday fires, it is essentially a fiction, told through the eyes of a 12-year-old girl, Zeelie, who lives with her parents, little brother and menagerie of pets in Flowerdale. At the start of 47 Degrees the

family is separated. Zeelie’s mum has taken her brother to the hospital in Melbourne and in her absence the state is set alight. Zeelie watches while her father gets their house fire-ready. Using a back-up generator, filling the spouts with water, zealously listening to the radio for information; but as the day progresses, Zeelie becomes increasingly nervous. She doesn’t want to stay. Clouds of smoke black out the sky, the heat is unbearable, and the power lines are down. Finally, with the fire virtually on top of them, Zeelie’s Dad tells her to quickly pack essential items and they make a run for it. The tension during those hours of futile preparation is almost unbearable and the relief for the reader, when Zeelie and her father find safe haven at Yea is palpable. D’Ath says the character of the father in his book, very much reflects his own response to the fires. “I stuffed up,” he said. ”I had a fire plan. I studied my

place. I figured if the fires came from the north as they do in Bendigo, we would be fine. “But the fires on Black Saturday changed direction. They came from the south and in between me and the flames there was a wall of highly flammable pine trees. “It was just me and my partner living in Flowerdale at the time and she was hesitant about staying. “She prompted me to change my mind. So we went. Good sense finally prevailed. If someone in the family is ambivalent it’s not fair to stay, to put their life at risk.” Other factors that reflect Justin’s experience include the system of communications that was woeful. Two emergency hotlines had people caught in an endless loop. Many towns, such as Flowerdale were not even mentioned on the radio that day. But there was also the goodness and camaraderie of the people that Justin encountered. “And I was fortunate,” he said. “I didn’t lose anyone I knew. My house burnt down but all we lost

climb Mt Buller, and easily rode the 275km home. I was both elated and devastated as I began to recognise landmarks that I had passed only a few days beforehand. Happy to return home and disappointed that my ride was over. – Jacqui Clancy

FROM THE ASHES: Justin D’Ath’s novel. were things. They mean nothing. “I grabbed the unfinished novel I was working on. About the only thing I regret leaving was a box of floppy discs which contained a lot of material. “If I had 30 more seconds that day, I would have picked up that small, light box.” Justin D’Ath will be speaking at the Bendigo Library on Tuesday, March 26.

EILEEN BALLANGARRY is a Barkindji woman – a woman of the Darling River. And while Eileen has lived in Bendigo for many years it’s true to say her heart is with her people at Menindee who are without water. In an effort to bring them water Eileen is organising a run to Menindee and Pooncarrie on March 3 when she will take up as much bottled water as possible. Eileen said that many people in the district are relying on volunteers to bring water up to them and can’t understand why the government isn’t assisting them. “There’s talk of evacuating people instead,” Eileen said. A much respected artist, Eileen said she could never paint her land now. “It’s much too sad, I can only paint when I feel happy, but the situation up there is terrible.” To contact Eileen in order to donate water go to her Facebook Messenger group called: Water Donations for Darling River People.

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Send the monsoon south THINKING about the flood devastation in Queensland, I remembered the then Premier of Queensland (Peter Beattie) suggesting looking at connecting the Ross River with the Murray Darling, thus sending the yearly monsoon downfall south where it was much needed. There are many obvious benefits however some of the others are: • Using waste water for lifesaving use. • Even the insurance industry may contribute as their annual saving (on payouts) would be in the multi millions. • Remove the psychological trauma of thousands of people. Property values would increase • and flood insurance costs would come down. • Bring water security to the majority of the population namely NSW, VIC, SA without buyback. This would be like the Snowy Mountains project and we all know the long term benefit that has provided. The only downside is once this water is available we need to make sure that those in control don’t oversell it, or in time we will finish up back where are now. John Aquilina, Bendigo

A good move ERIC Lakey expresses genuine concerns in his letter to the Bendigo Weekly, February 8. No one would criticise his reasoning, but I would respectfully differ with him on a couple of points. It was interesting to read that the council was going to the bother of terminating a long term arrangement with the RSPCA to run the pound, and operating it themselves. It seemed a strange choice, one that the council might be happy not to get involved in. So, when speaking to mayor Margaret O’Rourke one day, I asked her what caused the move? She explained that the RSPCA had quoted a price to operate the pound which was greatly in excess of the previous cost. She emphasised the fact that it was a very substantial amount. She said the council did feel that it could provide much better value to the ratepayers for dollars spent on stray animal care. There was no intention of reducing the quality of care in any way. I can see where the council is

coming from. The RSPCA have for a long time been at the forefront, intervening in cases of neglect, abuse and cruelty. For that, the organisation is universally admired. However, intentionally or not, the RSPCA seems to regard itself as the leading authority on anything to do with animal welfare. The fact that they expected council to stump up a very large amount of money to care for lost and abandoned animals could indicate that they don’t believe anyone else can do it properly. That is a bit of a put down to the many people who can and do care for animals. I think that in a way this might be a good move for all concerned. The council can control the cost to the ratepayer for providing an animal control facility. The RSPCA can focus its resources on its core remit, which as its title says, is the prevention of cruelty, not trying to return lost cats to their owners. The council will engage suitable people to operate the pound, hopefully giving priority to those who have done so much there already. I can see no reason why there will be any change in the level of care. Murray McPhie, Epsom

Fight back on fires ASH Wednesday and Black Saturday are etched in the memory of many of us. And for those without that firsthand experience, please, learn from history, our mistakes, our triumphs. Yes, tragic mistakes were made in the lead up to these fires, lives were lost because of them, but also we saw so many examples of extreme bravery, and commitment to community during those tragic fires. I just hope that younger members of our community, and new arrivals, can for example give the CFA a boost, join, do the training, become part of the CFA team. That training and experience will carry over in to just about everything you do around your house, and community. Rather than running from fires and being a liability, join the CFA team and fight back. Rob Johnson, Huntly

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PICK OF THE WEEK: A Capital view. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN For more photos go to www.newbendigophotos.com been. As pointed out in The Weekly (“Temperatures hit record high”, February 1) this was a summer that broke temperature records. According to the Bureau of Meteorology, the bulk of the country also experienced well under average rainfall. The other aspect of this story is, of course, the impact climate change is having on local conditions. Globally we already have one degree of warming compared with average pre industrial temperatures. Research from the UK Met Office shows that the impacts of this level of warming (which were experienced in 2015) included: The third ever global coral bleaching event. Record heat waves in India and Pakistan, the fifth deadliest heat wave in history. A key part of the west Antarctica’s ice sheet, the Amundsen Sea region, has been destabilised. Yet this summer we had around three degrees of warming on normal temperatures and we all know how this impacted on our lives. Imagine if this level of warming became the new “normal”. Mainstream climate science makes it clear that if we don’t rein in greenhouse emissions soon, our current trajectory is closer to four to six degrees of warming, or even more. The impacts of this warming – on public health, farming, temperatures and rainfall, cannot be over estimated. Australia can’t solve the crisis of

global warming on our own. Climate change is a global problem that requires a co-ordinated global response. This means everyone playing their part – including Australia. With a federal election on the horizon, we have a perfect opportunity to push parties to adopt meaningful climate and energy policies and punish those parties who refuse to take this existential crisis seriously. Cam Walker, Castlemaine

History overlooked SADLY, much of Greater Bendigo’s history is overlooked, perishing, or lost. Bendigo needs a history facility telling our city’s story from when time began to today. We need to know our past, to understand our present, so we can have a vision for our future. New residents and the young have limited knowledge of our past. More is known about Marilyn Monroe and Grace Kelly than the city’s history and its people. For residents to understand, appreciate, respect and be part of their city’s history they need to be reminded of it and feel its presence in their hearts and minds; to belong. With minimal funds historical societies valiantly research our past. We owe many individuals a great debt. But our historical treasures and knowledge remain largely unavailable because there is no facility that

connects the story. Identification, preservation and presentation of our history is fractured because groups compete for tourists and funding. It’s wrong. Its time councillors put a history facility in the 2019 update of the city’s 2017-2021 community plan. The council CEO and staff must work with the various historical groups to develop a facility concept plan, feasibility study, a business case, and finally a submission including development of school local history curriculum units. Here is the hard part. Put a hold on the council-backed $38M Bendigo Chinese Association effort to expand and upgrade the Golden Dragon Museum and rebrand it as the National Chinese Museum of Australia. Nearly $15M of public money has already spent over the past 20 years. Bluntly, $53M is absurd, despite the Chinese Association’s hard work. The Chinese precinct is not “bustling” as claimed (February 1, Weekly editorial). A November 2018 media report revealed falling visitation rates despite promises public investments would attract more visitors. The Chinese precinct must focus on its successes – local Chinese history and sites, Easter and the dragons. It’s now time to develop a Greater Bendigo history facility. These issues are presented to promote open discussion to get the best outcomes. Ted Coleman, Bendigo

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Hub offers appeal ONE of the most talked about and eagerly awaited public infrastructure projects of our time is about to come to a head, as councillors prepare to vote on a recommendation to support the development of a GovHub on their current Lyttleton Terrace office site. The concept of a GovHub is well established, with others already under way or in advanced stages in both Ballarat and the Latrobe Valley. Bringing together a large number of public sector jobs under the one roof, in purpose-built premises is all part of a commitment to delivering better services and support to the community, and in a more efficient manner. The independent consultants’ recommendation that a good ol’ fashioned BOOT (Build, Own Operate, Transfer) model be implemented has been met with caution from council officials who cite the higher associated upfront costs as a reason to tread very carefully. This is a project that will generate an enormous amount of debate both for and against the GovHub. That’s a good thing. But everyone involved in this discussion needs to be armed with the facts, and they owe it to them-

Editorial Comment selves to be considered and considerate in their dealings. Please, spare us the emotional debate and personal vitriol that has cast its own shadow over many recent initiatives, and give us logic, reason and reality. And we should all, always respect the views of others and their right to hold those views. For the record, it’s our belief that the GovHub is a good thing, if it can be executed within the framework set out by the City of Greater Bendigo earlier this week. We look forward to further details emerging on the other 80 yet to be revealed state public sector jobs to be included in the project, and to the benefits this major investment will bring to Bendigo and the region. As Development Victoria assumes control of the project (should it proceed), this will bring a new light and a new focus to an often neglected part of our city and could kick start further developments and economic stimulus around the CBD

and its fringes. The City of Greater Bendigo must give up land it owns towards the project, but we should remember that the Bendigo Bank does not own the building it calls home either. This circumstance appears to have no negative impact on the bank’s ability to serve its customers well, as the Bendigo is Australia’s highest rated when it comes to customer satisfaction, and has been for some time. No doubt, the City of Greater Bendigo has weighed up the added costs associated with paying rent on premises located on land it might well become former owners of, balanced against the benefits and efficiencies associated with bringing so many staff under the one roof for the first time. The opportunity to achieve a modern office complex on the fringes of the city centre, offering around 1000 jobs is not something to be easily accepted, or dismissed. The councillors face a challenging vote as to which way they go and whether they firmly believe any of the seven options before them are better (or worse) than another. And yes, should the project proceed at all?

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A true family medical clinic offering after hours consultations three days a week.

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TEAM EFFORT: Faiza Ishrat is now working with physiotherapist Shirein Henry and Dr Fady Henry.

NEW face, Dr Faiza Ishrat, has recently joined Dr Fady Henry at the White Hills Medical Practice, offering access to an extensive range of medical services from the Napier Street clinic. Three doctors, a physiotherapist, three registered nurses and understanding administrative staff ensure you and your family’s medical needs are met Monday through to Friday, with after-hours consultations available, three days a week. “I had previously worked in Bendigo for Bendigo Health three years ago,” Dr Ishrat said. “Before moving to the University Hospital Geelong with Barwon Health.” “Dr Ishrat is skilled in women’s health and paediatrics and will fit in well in our recently renovated clinic,” Dr Henry said. Many patients would also be familiar with GP obstetrician Mina Younan who also specialises in women’s health issues along with antenatal care and is still available for consultations one day a week. Patients also have the benefit of the fully accredited White Hills Physiotherapy practice that offers mobility, functional and equipment assessments, hands-on treatment and exercise programs along with a pathology service at the one convenient location. The White Hills Medical Practice is also equipped to perform minor surgical procedures along with mirena

I had previously worked in Bendigo for Bendigo Health three years ago

(contraceptive) insertions as well as looking after all your travel and Q fever inoculations – recommended for agricultural workers. Dr Henry is also an accredited skin cancer doctor, who acquired the established clinic in 2016 and had been practicing as a general practitioner since 2010, after working as paediatric/neonatal registrar at several major Melbourne hospitals. White Hills Medical Practice at 496 Napier Street, White Hills, phone 5442 3761. Concession card holders and children under-16 are bulk billed – exceptions may apply. www.whitehillsmedicalpractice.com.au

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OU’LL be in good hands at the Kennington or Eaglehawk Massage Shop, where Ian Lester’s experienced masseuses perform a variety of therapeutic and relaxation massages to treat a variety of conditions, leaving you feeling reinvigorated and relaxed. A new location at 157 St Aidens Road (previously next to Aldi in Strathhill) provides a convenient location for the Massage Shop’s former Strath Hill clients, seven days a week between 9am and 7pm. Hundreds of the Massage Shop’s Kennington and Eaglehawk clients are all already convinced of the therapeutic properties of massage and the benefit of massage for numerous ailments, including reduced muscle tension, improved circulation and joint mobility heightened mental alertness and reduced anxiety. “Our $50 full body 60-minute massage is the best value in Bendigo, you won’t find

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better value anywhere,” Ian said. “Our gift vouchers are always popular too.” Increasingly popular with both men and women is the full body scrub and massage, basically a facial for the whole body, exfoliating and hydrating your skin, leaving it smooth and soft. At just $105 for a 90 minute session it represents truly remarkable value. Also popular is the hot stones massage, relieving both mind and body, and the aromatherapy massage with essential oils. Not forgetting the remedial and deep tissue massages – concentrating on injured or tired joints, muscles and tendons.

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• Diabetes management and Chronic Disease management. • Travel vaccination and Q Fever vaccination. • Pre-emplyment assessment. • Physiotherapy including women’s health and incontinence management • Pathology on site. • Bulk Billing is available. (With exceptions)

For enquiries, please contact the clinic on 5442 3761 or visit www.whitehillsmedical.com.au

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Castlemaine market resumes

HE Castlemaine Artists Market is one of the finest art and craft markets the region has to offer. Held on the first Sunday of each month (except January) the market displays the diverse creative endeavors of members of the Castlemaine and neighboring community. Pottery, fashion, fine art, beauty, home and garden, you’ll find it all here. With delicious boutique food offerings, great coffee, live music and

entertainment for the kids. What better way to cap off the weekend and catch up with friends? Grab a coffee, a bite to eat and find that extra special gift for yourself or someone else. Put the Castlemaine Artists Market on your to-do list next time you’re visiting Castlemaine.

Castlemaine Artists Market Western Reserve, just across the road from the farmers market.

PROFESSIONAL: Janelle Stevens. Photo: GARRY PATERSON

A logical progression

WELVE months of dedication has paid off for Bendigo real estate agent Janelle Stevens, who will be quietly celebrating her successful first year as Janelle Stevens Property next week. “Business has really taken off since starting out on my own,” Janelle said. “It was interesting for the first few weeks, then things really took off – all from word of mouth.” After all it was only natural that Janelle would one day be in charge of her own destiny, after working in real estate since leaving school, and later gaining her full real estate licence in 2013. Becoming a real estate agent was never just a job for Janelle, it was always going to

be a life-long career, which isn’t surprising considering her family’s background in the building and housing industry. Janelle’s personalised and professional approach to buying and selling real estate and residential property management has resulted in many satisfied clients. “Your property is my passion,” Janelle said, who wanted to thank family, friends and clients for their support. Be it prospective home buyers, vendors or investors Janelle applies the same passion, commitment and expertise to all her clients’ needs. Janelle Stevens Property Phone 0417 835 127

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HAPPY: Long-term resident Carmel Stobbe with village manager Neil Drummond.

Village lifestyle awaits

N open day this Sunday, February 17 provides an ideal opportunity to see first hand the benefits of living at Bendigo Retirement Village with more than 160 other residents, in the established and spacious natural surroundings. Drop in between 10am and 2pm for a complimentary tour and chat with residents while enjoying a cuppa along with a selection of scones and slices. And find out why long-term resident’s like the green-thumbed Carmel Stobbe wouldn’t want to live anywhere else. “My unit faces north and gets plenty of sun, ideal for my rose and vegetable gardens,” Carmel said, as she discussed her plans for a new waratah with village manager, Neil Drummond. “The thing that sets our village apart is that all residents have a strata title agreement, with their unit,” Neil said, be it a studio apartment through to a four bedroom unit. “It gives the place a genuine village feel, but with all the personal security and peace of mind that comes with being part of a supported and established community.” Residents at BRV live with as much independence and privacy as they choose, and can make use of a whole range of facilities and village activities. The village community centre includes a large dining room that can be used for special occasions, a billiards room, internet kiosk, bar and bowls area, together with TV lounge and library and much more – all of it air-conditioned. A post office shop offers banking services, papers, magazines, or a litre of

milk and limited grocery lines And with a bus stop right at the door and their own village bus - you’ll wonder why you didn’t move to Bendigo Retirement Village earlier. Bendigo Retirement Village 33 to 35 Mandurang Road, Spring Gully Phone 5442 3000 www.bendigorv.com.au

CASTLEMAINE ARTISTS MARKET A free family-friendly event on the first Sunday of every month. Bringing together artists, designers, and crafters from the Goldfields region, with live music, and scrummy food too.

Janelle Stevens Property is celebrating our one year anniversary of helping Central Victorians lease, sell and purchase their dream home. We would like to thank our valued clients for entrusting us to manage your home. Looking to lease, sell or buy? Call Janelle for a no obligation appraisal of your property today

The market stalls include: ceramics, jewellery, clothing, art, stationary, garden supplies, homewares, and more. A great opportunity to meet the makers and enjoy the laidback country vibes. Well worth the drive.

Sunday 3rd MARCH, 9am-2pm Find us online at: castlemaineartistsmarket.com.au or at Western Reserve, Forest St, Castlemaine.

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ITH more than 30 years’ experience in the blind industry, Brian from Central Victoria Blinds & Awnings, offers a professional retail, installation and repair service to home owners and builders alike with a range of blinds and awnings including the increasingly popular Ziptrak Exterior and Interior blinds. The Ziptrak Exterior system allows you to use your outdoor area year round, insulated against the elements including unwanted insects, mosquitoes and flys. The beauty of this system is that it also connects the indoors to the outdoors with the patented Ziptrak balanced spring system as simple as pulling the blind either up or down, while stopping at any point. There are no gaps, no zips, cords, ropes or wires.

While for interior applications the new Ziptrak Interior range brings the simplicity of the original Ziptrack system indoors with a range of discreet blinds with superior insulation, leading child safety features and finger-touch operation. Ideal for the bedroom or home cinema room, the Interior system is the perfect choice with a range of translucent or blockout fabrics. And since the blind sits within a side track, there are no light gaps present at either side of the blind, unlike most other types of blinds. For a free measure and quote either on site or off the plan, Brian is only a phone call away on 0418 506 542. You can also find him on Facebook, or check out his web page at www.cvba.com.au

HICKMAN’S

Free Measure & Quote Specialising in the Ziptrak® Track Guided Blind System Ph: 0418 506 542 or tbm@vic.chariot.net.au

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Supasuk

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

Pensioner discounts

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STREET & STRIP PERFORMANCE ENGINES ARE OUR SPECIALTY

The dynamic engine building team (03) 5443 3883 30 BELLEVUE ROAD GOLDEN SQUARE

We bring the bli ng back to your blinds • Blind Cleaning • Curtains, Pelmets, Swags & Tails • Upholstery Cleaning (Fabric, Leather) • Blind Repairs • Light Diffuser Cleaning • Air con & Heater Vent Cleaning • Chemical FREE Cleaning • Dust Mite & Allergy Prevention • Residential & Commercial • Blind/Curtain Exit Cleans

Call Rod 0439 132 021

Email: denfieldblinds@gmail.com

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BUMPER REPAIRS Most basic repairs cost less than your insurance excess.

CALL GREG

0418 510 531 PAINTLESS DENT REMOVAL

INSUL ATION

Specialising in under floor, ceilings and walls New and existing homes

BRETT 0417 591 281 • COMPUTER DESIGNED ENGINES & CAMSHAFTS • FULL WORKSHOP SERVICES • DIGITAL FLOW TESTING • CNC PORTING & CYLINDER HEAD DEVELOPMENT • DIGITAL BALANCING SERVICE • IN HOUSE ENGINE DYNO SERVICES

Servicing Central Victoria

OD Rainford and the team from Advanced Engine Dynamics in Golden Square, have all your engine builds needs covered with a lifetime of engineering experience. Today Rod and his team’s knowledge is sought by automotive enthusiasts Australia wide for street and strip applications and everything in between, from standard head work through to special one-off performance engine builds. Rod already had oil running through his veins before he started his automotive engineering apprenticeship in the early 70s prior to establishing a reputation as a formidable drag racer, with a swag of national titles. “We’re the only shop in country Victoria that specialises in high performance race engines with a fully

equipped 5 Axis CNC porting machine, offering unsurpassed precision with superior technology,” Rod said. They also have their own engine dyno and have been building engines for some of the best in the business, to reproduce the most powerful and efficient designs available for any application. “We also specialise in a fast turn around and can generally have an engine build in and out of the shop in a matter weeks,” Rod said. Phone 5443 3883 or call in personally and speak to Rod and his team about your next engine build or check them out on Facebook. Advanced Engine Dynamics, 30 Belle Vue Road, Golden Square, open Monday to Friday and Saturday mornings by prior arrangement.

Ken McDonald’s

Cleaning Services

• Carpet Steam Cleaning • Upholstery Cleaning • Free Quotes • Pensioners & Seniors Discounts

Phone: 5442 7474 Mobile 0417 399 801

PH: 0432 172 351

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Much loved hand reared tame family pet, escaped his cage 2 months ago in Flora Hill.

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PUBLIC NOTICES BRIDGE The most popular

mind sport in the world.

COME & TRY – Free

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

F RO M T H E B I B L E MARK 5:14-17 And when the people from that area came to Jesus, and saw the one who had been demon possessed and had the legion, sitting and clothed and in his right mind. And they were afraid, then they began to plead with Jesus to leave their region!

Recently spotted in Golden Square. Any information at all would be very appreciated. He is a much loved and missed family member, we have had for 8 years.

NEW DINING GROUP

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BOWEN THERAPY

Gentle & calming treatment for stress and anxiety

Safe and effective for back and shoulder pain, mobility problems and much more.

RICKIE 0468 890 318

The Massage Paradise Spa, Sauna, Jacuzzi and Massage packages Right in the City. Free Parking at rear www.angelspa.com.au LIKE us on Facebook www.facebook.com/themassageparadise

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ENTERTAINMENT ROCK N ROLL JUKEBOX PARTY TIME WITH RICK

Specialising in Baby Boomers Birthdays. Will travel anywhere, lighting, can do in privacy of your own home. Phone: 0450 142 527

PUBLIC NOTICES BENDIGO TABLE TENNIS New & novice players needed. Thursday evenings. Ph Gary 0412 742 677

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PUBLIC NOTICES Grocery distribution: Bendigo Baptist Community Care: Life Essentials, 214 Hargreaves St, for thought Bendigo. Tues and Thurs. 5441 4747. 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. Foodcare 3556: Eaglehawk Uniting Church, cnr Peg Leg Rd/Kirkwood Rd, Tues and Wed 1.30pm–4pm. 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. 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.

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. Our Shed: 14 Sailors Gully Road, Eaglehawk. 5446 8813. Fri (Nov-April) 7.30am. 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). Uniting Bendigo - Cuppa With Company: Uniting Church Hall, 21 Forest St, Bendigo. Ph: 5443 4972. Thurs noon2pm Uniting Kangaroo Flat - Community Meal: Cnr Church and Camp sts, Kangaroo Flat. Ph: 5447 9998. Fourth Wednesday of every month, noon.

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NOTIFICATION OF ROAD CLOSURE La Trobe University wishes to advise that Sharon Street between Ellis Street and Keck Street Bendigo, will be closed on Tuesday 26 February 2019, between

Swiss and Japanese WATCH SERVICE SPECIALIST Two years guarantee on servicing. Graeme Baker “Victorian President” Watch and Clockmakers of Australia Gold Rush Jewellers 335 Hargreaves St (Next to JB HI-Fi) Bendigo. Phone 5441 4011

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Notification of Proposed nbn™ Radio Network Base Station Facility The National Broadband Network (nbn) is a high speed broadband network designed to reach 100 per cent of Australian premises and provide the communications infrastructure to help us stop falling behind in an increasingly online world. nbn is committed to delivering leading edge broadband services to all Australians by leveraging the three types of technology available – fixed line, fixed wireless and satellite, depending on location. As part of the fixed radio (wireless) component of the Network, nbn is proposing to expand the existing radio network base stations at the following locations; x 48 Springs Road, Sedgewick, VIC, 3551 (Allot 8A Section 10 Parish of Mandurang) (RFNSA Site No: 3551021) x 82 Thompsons Road, Woodvale, VIC, 3556 (Allot 29F, Sec. E, Parish of Nerring) (RFNSA Site No: 3556004) x Rushworth-Tatura Road, Rushworth, VIC, 3612 (Crown Allot. 115 Parish of Moora)(RFNSA Site No: 3612003) The works are to provide high quality wireless broadband services to customers in the surrounding localities. The proposed works on site will involve the upgrade of existing technology upon the facility including and not limited to the replacement and installation of new antennas, radiocommunication dishes and associated ancillary equipment to enhance transmitting technology. Furthermore the works will involve the replacement and addition of equipment shelters/outdoor units adjacent to the facility. nbn regards the proposed installations as a Low Impact Facility under the Telecommunications (Low-Impact Facilities) Determination 2018. In these circumstances, it does not require planning approval from Council. This notification is undertaken in accordance with the requirements of Section 7 of the Mobile Phone Base Station Deployment Code 2018. Further information on this specific proposal can be obtained by calling Visionstream on 1300 745 210. Written submissions can be sent to: nbn Planning Team, Locked Bag 4001, Moorabbin VIC 3189 or via email to nbnwirelessvic@visionstream.com.au. The closing date for submissions is 1st March 2019. For general info on the nbn, email info@nbn.com.au, or visit our website at www.nbnco.com.au.

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MOTOR MECHANIC Benn Doherty Mechanical Repairs require a Full Time Motor Mechanic to join their team. Applicants must be qualified, highly skilled and competent , have great literacy skills, basic computer knowledge, and be able to work on all mainstream cars and 4WD. Excellent working conditions in a modern well equipped workshop. We are family run business. We are offering a Full time position with above award wage to the suitable applicant. Please send cover letter and resume to: benn@bdmr.com.au or post to: Benn Doherty Mechanical Repairs 44 Vains Street, Golden Square 3555 Enquiries, Phone 5441 2420

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LIVESTOCK DROVERS Hardwicks meatworks, a family-owned multi-species red meat processing facility located in Kyneton Victoria, has a great opportunity for experienced Livestock Drovers. Reporting to the Livestock Manager, the successful candidates will need to meet the following requirements: z

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TRADITIONAL POST & RAIL FENCING

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FOR SALE

'BROWN Willow' Afternoon Tea Set Queens Brand VGC $20 0466 269 948

FLANELETTE fitted sheet, Brampton House, DB, new $8 0450 058 100

LOCKER, single door, GC $50 Ph 0418 372 807

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

2006 Melb Com/wealth Games 3 collectable tins $15 Ph 0484 694 720

FLANELETTE flat sheet, Brampton House, QB, new $8 0450 058 100

AKUBRA style Hat - New, Large $30 Ph 0438 547 825

FLOOR rug 80% wool 20% cotton 220 x 154 cm, $90 0437 852 649

BABY co sleeper, as new, $90 Ph 0448 800 285

FOWLERS electric steriliser + 8 No 27 jars $60 Ph 0418 372 807

BAR fridge, $40 Ph 5442 4668 BAR fridge, small, suit shed/caravan. $60 Ph 0481 784 699 Kerang BBQ Jackaroo, ok condition. $30 Ph 5443 3495 BEDSIDE 3 draw wooden (walnut) $50 call 0417 389 110 BEIGE satin look curtains, 4 drops $40 Phone 5442 3042 CAR adj. 900 VGC 905

roof luggage rack, mounts, 1250mm x x 100 was on RAV4, $40 Ph 0409 434

FREE queen mattress, 2nd hand, Ph 5446 2919

MEAT Safe/TV Cabinet timber with mesh $85 Phone 5444 5695 MISTRAL, portable evaporative cooler/heater $40 Ph 0418 709 896

MULCH & SOIL

Manure, composted soils & straw mixed in. Straw avail in R/bales & big Squares. Pick up Bgo or can deliver Bgo. Ph 0427 304 600

FRIDGE Med. size, suit beer or shed. $100 Ph 0481 784 699 Kerang

OFFICE CHAIRS x 2, Black $50 LAMP Tall living room lamp $25

FRYPAN clean, Large, glass lid. $20 Ph 0408 009 185

OLD enamel cream dbl saucepan VGC $45 Ph 5448 8523

GAS hot plates, white. VGC, $70 Ph 0407 527 634

OLD jug & basin set $95 VGC Ph 5448 8523

SCALLOPED lace curtains, 4 drops $40 Phone 5442 3042

SCUBA Backpack, regulator & vest $50 Phone 5446 9573

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

SHIMANO Cycling Shoes S42 E.C & Accessories $70 Ph 0476 077 570

SIDEBOARD EC 1600L x 850H $99 Ph 5447 1778

SIEVED TOP SOIL

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

PINE cot with mattress, very solid $30 Ph 0448 800 285

GOLF sticks, full set with buggy, $100 ono Ph 5443 5530

RANGEHOOD - 600mm Never used $50 Phone 5446 9753

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CHAIRS x 8, various. $4 each. Ph 5447 7925

RANGEHOOD slide out white, GC, $25 Ph 0407 527 634

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CHRISTMAS tree, small silver, $15 Ph 0408 009 185

ROAD bike, flat bar, Shimano 14sp gears $95 Ph 0408 009 185

CAR Tyre Tubeless - VGC 195/65,R15,91H $45 Ph 5447 8573

CLOCK for mantlepiece, $65 Ph 5447 7925

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MUSHROOM

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

GUITAR Hand Painted Squier by Fender, Cert of Authenticity incl, Stand as New $400ono Ph 0402 863 160 HALF Round Hall Table, Q /Anne Legs EC $70 or ONO Ph 0466 269 948

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ROCKING chair, sturdy, like new, $50 ono Ph 5443 5530 RUG 2.8 x 1.8, brown beige tones, $40 Ph 0409 414 251

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12M TIPPER For details call Clint 0427 349 549

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

CONCRETE pavers (36) 380 x 190 x 40, $1 ea or $30 lot Ph 0409 434 905

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

CORDLESS Whipper Snipper w/battery & manual $95 5447 8573

HOMEMADE Fig Jam, BMT Fundraiser $4 Ph 0476 077 570

COT, white w/mattress, excellent cond. $100 Ph 0448 800 285

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

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COUCHES (2) 3 seaters, Burgandy corduroy, $40 ea 0481 784 699 kerang

KING single bedhead (walnut) & slats $75 call 0417 389 110

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COUCH Leather 3 seater E.C. $95 Ph 5447 0118 or 0438 415 816

KWICK Stage Scaffolding for sale Phone 0407 843 150

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

COUCH Leather 3 seater E.C. $95 Ph 5447 0118 or 0438 415 816

LED ext. up/down polished alum. New in box $50pr Ph 0409 414 251

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

LIVING room 3 draw wooden $40 call 0417 389 110

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SB High Quality Emb Doona Cover & P/Case $30 Ph 0476 077 570

GOLD clubs and trolley, $25 Ph 5447 7925

DISABILITY extender toilet seat, hardly used, $10 Ph 0409 434 905

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FREE bed frame, needs repair, useful for metal frame Ph 5446 2919

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FOR SALE SILVER Cutlery, oddments $50 or will sep. Ph 0438 547 825

GARAGE SALES

SKETCHERS trainers, grey, Great cond. Sz US 7 $35 Ph 5444 5695 SKYLIGHT dome, $50 Ph 0484 694 720 SLIDE duplicator w/close up lens, fits dig. camera. VGC $35. 5447 8573 SOFA, interchangeable, Camel colour fabric. $100 Ph 5443 6124

14 JACARANDA CRT JUNORTOUN Off Somerset Park Road Sat - Sun 7am Massive Moving Sale, 40yrs of Memories, Shipping Containers, Camping Trailer, Lots of Farming Sundies & Household Items.

TEA chest boxes x 2, $10 each Ph 5443 3495

TOMATOES

18 EWING CRT FLORA HILL Sunday 9am - 2pm. No set prices, all offers considered.

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

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

FREDERICK ST NORTH BENDIGO Saturday, Signs out 8AM - 1PM Household items

VINTAGE giant sized Garfield Comic book $8 Ph 0484 694 720 VINTAGE Lawn Bowls in original case $65 EC ONO Ph 0466 269 948

WATER PUMP

WP30 hardly used, 3" outlet, dual power, water output 1,000 litres p/minute, Engine 168F-1 6.5 $350 Ph 0419 342 405. WINE Storage Shelving Bendigo $50 Ph 5498 8860 WOODEN clock (burled) $80 Ph 5444 5695

GARAGE SALES

UNIT 1/8 LANGFORD COURT STRATHDALE Sun 8.30am-3.30pm, Dinning Table and 6 chairs, 2 seat lounge VGC, sideboard, cabinet, old dresser

WANTED NON Ferrous scrap inc CU, AL, Brass, Batteries, Electrical wire, Mags, etc. Ph 5446 1191 or 0447 744 043

WANTED TO BUY OLD bottles with town names or company names, Soda Syphons, Ginger beers, Marble, Milk bottles Etc. Single items or boxed lots. Cash Paid. Ph 0452 264 661 OLD woodworking carpenters tools, planes and books etc for collector/user Ph 0418 510 727.

10 CURTIN ST FLORA HILL Saturday from 9am no early birds

TRACTORS & farm machinery wanted. Going or not, cash paid, Ph 0429 393 221

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BIRMAN Kittens Sealpoint 1M -1F All vetting done. Registered breeder M/C 95301003423873 M/C 95301003423773 $650 each Phone 0417 324 314 CANARIES Healthy & Happy, $10 each Strathfieldsaye Ph 0407 393 397

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JACK Russell Pups, Males born 20/12/18 Vacc, Wormed, M/Chipped 956000010573448, 956000010572980 $600 ea Ph 0437 157 607

BOATS STACER 39 Alum as new 25hp Yamaha motor on tilt trailer all registered $4200 Ph 5446 8996

CARAVANS & TRAILERS We buy and consign Repairs & servicing Bendigo Caravan Centre 164 Midland Hwy EPSOM Ph 5448 4800

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Cash paid for Coins, Bank notes, Gold & Silver Large or small collections GUARANTEED FAIR PRICES Ph Peter: 0417 038 628 Licenced Dealer (Collector)

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WANTED TO BUY Coins, Banknotes, Tokens, Medals, Medallions, Militaria, Swap Cards, Old Documents/Ephemera, Jewellery, Comics, Books, Albums, Vintage Post Cards, Badges & Small Collectables

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2003 Nissan Pulsar, Man, 1 owner, Very good cond, Reg 05/19, RWC. $2000 ono Ph 0408 827 343 (SAZ931) 2011 Hyundai iLoad, 2.5L Diesel, 5sp Manual, 157,000ks, r/rack, cargo barrier, rear step & towbar, tint wind, inside shelving, reverse cam, RWC & Reg. $17,800 Phone 0418 510 727. (YZF783)

HONDA Gli 1999, One owner, service book, 212,400k's RWC, VGC, new tyres, $3850 Ph 0478 817 020 (PSJ862)

SUZUKI Swift GL Navi 2014, 50,000km, man (1BK5BU) Reg end of March, EC $12500 Ph 0438 398 564

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VE Commodore wagon, 2009 International, auto, 168,880 kms, $9890 with RWC Ph 0427 508 636 (XLY-270)

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GOLF GTI-P PERFORMANCE MODEL, 2015, 1 OWNER Immaculate condition, auto, includes driver assist package, Tinted windows, 19" wheels, RWC, 52,000kms, Full service history, $29,990 Phone 0408414990 (VGTI07)

ADOPT-A-PET Female, 7 Years Bronte is a very sweet girl, quite active for her age, but still happy to chill on the couch. She is friendly with other dogs and would love a canine companion, but is not a fan of cats. She would make Bronte a great family dog for anyone German Shorthaired Pointer looking for a slightly older dog.

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TOYOTA HIACE LWB 2014 WITH HYDRA MASTER 318 Boxer carpet cleaning truck mounted machine. Manual, petrol, 36,000ks, 35mt suction hose, Hyde force SX-12 tile cleaning machine.$39,000 Ph 0423 300 280 or 0428 970 350 (Reg. ICM9CK)

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

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Male, 5 Years Fred is a lovely boy who has quite a laid back attitude. He doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t need another cat at home as he is quite independent. If you do have another cat he will be happy to share his space. His long fur Fred will need regular brushing to keep the tangles away. Domestic medium hair THE RSPCA IS THE POUND FOR THE BENDIGO CITY COUNCIL.

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FALCON AU V8, 1 tonner, 1 Owner, New tyres, work ute. $2500 PST154 Ph 0401 915 906

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SOLID Bed Side Tables open to offer Ph 5443 8468 TAYLORS ironing board and cover $10 Ph 0409 175 052

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2014 NISSAN NAVARA, 6 SPEED MANUAL, HARD TOP, and Roof Racks, 72,000ks (Reg 1AA 4CW) $24,000 PHONE 0457 086 696

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Time for future stars to shine NEXT month’s Peak Bendigo Sports Star of the Year awards night will pay tribute to the next generation of sporting champions, with up and coming athletes vying for the prized Cyril Michelsen and Maxine Crouch trust funds. The sought after awards are named in honour of the legendary former Bendigo Advertiser editor, who was also a founding member of the Sports Star committee, and the former City of Greater Bendigo commissioner who did so much to support and grow women’s sport in the region. The Friday, March 1 gala dinner will be held at Bendigo’s All Seasons Resort Hotel, with more than 250 people expected to attend the night. The Cyril Michelsen Trust fund was first awarded in 1982-1983, with several previous winners going on to win the Sports Star of the Year Award, including cyclists Robert Burns and Glenn O’Shea, and

multiple world yachting champion Glenn Ashby and lawn bowler Aaron Wilson. Other recipients include golfer Kris Mueck, runner Josh Pickthall, golfer Lucas Herbert, judo exponent Bryan Jolly and cycling supremos Jack Haig, Chris Hamilton and Isaac Buckell. The Maxine Crouch trust fund was first presented in 2001-2002 to Skye Taylor for canoeing, with former basketballer and now Carlton AFLW star Kerryn Harrington, tennis player Eliza Long, lawn bowler Chloe Stewart and cricketer Tayla Vlaeminck among the list of names to adorn the fund’s roll of honour. Tickets for the black tie event to be held at the All Seasons Resort are just $95, including two course dinner and drinks. Visit Bendigo Tourism, 51-67 Pall Mall, phone 1800 813 153 or go to www. bendigotourism.com/tours/ b en d ig o / p eak - b en d igo sports-star

Another Braves star signs THE Bendigo Bank Braves have signed Matt Andronicos for his fourth season with the organisation. Matt has become a pillar of the Braves consistency over the previous three seasons, having been a huge part of the 2016 championship winning team. Standing more than 208 centimetres tall, Andronicos not only brings a towering frame, but in his SEABL career he has averaged 8.2 ppg @ 57.3 per cent shooting and 5.3 rpg. Braves head coach David Hogan has high praise for the immensely talented and dedicated Andronicos. “You always know what to expect with ‘Droid’ (Matt). He works hard on the floor, he works hard in the gym and he plays with passion for the front of the singlet. If we are to replicate the success we had in 2016, we need players like Matt to perform well.” As a player that now lives and works here in Bendigo, Andronicus is looking at playing for the Braves in a different light. “I first came to Bendigo as a

SUPPORT: Darryl Wilson and Rick Ladson. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN

BFNL goes all out THE Bendigo Football Netball League has signaled its intention to leave no stone unturned in a bid to earn interleague success in 2019. Head senior coach Darryl Wilson has been given support from a panel of experienced assistant coaches, including Gisborne’s Damien Slater who will control the midfield group, former BFNL interleague star and multiple premiership player Simon Rosa as stoppage coach, Hawthorn premier-

RE-SIGNED: Matt Andronicos.

basketballer, I now represent my city by pulling on the Bendigo Braves uniform, and that comes with a great sense of pride and responsibility. I’m excited to get that chance again and can’t wait

to play with this season’s group” Andronicos has been working hard in the off-season on his fitness and more recently on gelling with the rest of the team in preparation for a big 2019.

ship star Rick Ladson as the backs coach, and former St Kilda champion and Strath Storm premiership player Stephen Milne as the forwards coach. The BFNL will play the newly formed Outer East FNL in Bendigo, on Saturday, May 18 at the Queen Elizabeth Oval. BFNL manager Cameron Tomlins said Wilson has already proven his burning desire to achieve his vision and blueprint for BFNL Interleague

success in 2019. “The talent and experience he has been able to secure as part of his coaching panel is exciting for the entire program and provides strong representation from several regions within our league.” He said the knowledge and insight the coaching panel will be able to deliver to the selected playing group will be invaluable and holds the BFNL in great stead to climb the rankings table.

Thwaites back in town FORMER Bendigo netballer and veteran Australian representative Caitlin Thwaites will return to her home town as part of the Melbourne Vixens lineup taking part in a blockbuster preseason extravaganza at the Bendigo Stadium. The Melbourne Vixens will host West Coast Fever, Collingwood Magpies and the Queensland Firebirds on the weekend of March 30-31, with the four Suncorp Super Netball teams taking part in four practice matches across the weekend, while also coordinating community activities to add to the blockbuster weekend. Thwaites, one of the Vixens’ newest recruits, said she was excited to be bringing the games to her home town. “This is going to be the first time I step back out in the Vixens dress, and to do it in the stadium where I grew up playing is something really special,” Thwaites said. “Bringing elite netball to regional towns is such a great opportunity not only for us to meet the fans who travel far to see us, but for the young netball players to be able to see what is possible. “This competition will also give us a chance to really connect as a team and fine-tune combinations and dynamics in the lead up to the 2019 Suncorp Super Netball season.” City of Greater Bendigo Tourism and Major Events manager, Terry Karamaloudis said Bendigo looked forward to welcoming the Melbourne Vixens and the other high profile teams for what’s going to be a very exciting

BACK HOME: Caitlin Thwaites. blockbuster weekend for netball fans. “Bendigo Stadium has hosted a number of international and national events and fans are in for a treat seeing netball’s elite in action on the show court.” Minister for Tourism, Sport and Major Events, Martin Pakula said the state government was proud to have locked in the pre-season netball series for Bendigo through the $17.7 million Significant Sporting Events Program and $20.7M Regional Events Fund. “What better way for the Melbourne Vixens to prepare for this year’s Super Netball campaign than at Bendigo Stadium, the new home of major sporting and entertainment events in the region.”

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ROUND five in non-shield competition will be hosted by Flack Advisory Bendigo Region athletics this Saturday. The program kicks off at 1pm when the hammer throw is contested at the Latrobe University Bendigo athletics complex in Retreat Road, Flora Hill. Track action starts at 1.30pm when sprint hurdles heats are run. Other events on the track include 100 metre, 200m, 800m, 3000m, and the 1500m and 3000m walk. High jump, triple jump, shot put, discus and pole vault will be contested throughout the afternoon. More centre records tumbled at last Saturday’s meet. Moama teenager James Bentley broke the under-15s record when he ran the first of the 400m heats in 51.94 seconds. One of many rising stars at Eaglehawk Athletics Club, Bentley broke the centre record held by Ben Powell from Bendigo Harriers since December, 2015, and also the residential record set by University’s Lochie O’Brien in March, 2014 at Sydney’s Homebush Stadium. South Bendigo’s Joan Self ran the 80m hurdles in 21.69 seconds to set a centre record for the 50-plus age group. The form of Bentley and Self is a great sign as both have qualified to represent Bendigo Region at the Athletics Victoria shield final on February 23 at Lakeside Stadium in Melbourne’s Albert Park precinct. Bendigo Region is reigning women’s 40-plus champions. A strong squad from which the 40plus line-up can be drawn includes Eaglehawk’s Barb Bryant and Kathryn Heagney, University’s Melissa Douglas and Andrea Smith, Bendigo Harriers’ Anne Buckley, and Jayne Norton and Carol Coad from South Bendigo.

STAR RECRUIT: Becca Tobin will play for the Braves. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN

Becca’s back THE Champions IGA Bendigo Braves have announced the signing of Bendigo Spirit superstar import, Becca Tobin. Tobin enjoyed an outstanding 2018/19 Bendigo Spirit season finishing in the league’s top 10 for blocks (1.45 bpg), steals (1.5 spg), rebounds (9.05 rpg) and field goal percentage (51 per cent). Tobin had 14 games where she finished with double figures and on seven of those occasions she finished with a double/double. With figures like these, it’s no surprise Tobin featured in the WNBL Team of the Week four times. When asked about her return to Bendigo, the former WNBA star said, “Bendigo has been so good to me. I have played all over the world and rarely have I felt so welcomed by my club, teammates and the community. “I want to be part of the Braves and entertain the fans that have already given me so much.” Head coach Megan Moody said she was ecstatic to have secured Tobin for the upcoming season. “When Becca indicated that she would love to play for the Braves, it was difficult to stop smiling. “Working with Becca in the WNBL season was a real treat, she is a true professional and has an exceptional work ethic, on and off the floor.” While currently on a European contract with German club Rutronik Stars Keltern, Tobin will return to Bendigo when that contract ends, which is expected to be midway through the Braves season. Her recruitment continues a strong of recent announcement by the Braves as the organisation looks ahead to a season where both the men’s and women’s sides will face high expectations around their performance.

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