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ISSUE 1109 FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2019

New agency to nurture future stars A HOPE for more diversity in locally produced content has sparked the forming of a new Bendigo-based talent agency, with the primary aim of having young people of all back-

grounds, and their voice, at its core. Talent Star was born out of a conversation between businesswoman Laura Patterson and 17-year-old Star Wanyama, who believed she was a

visitor in her own city, not seeing people of similar culture in local media and advertising. “All people from all walks of life at a young age should be able to see

themselves in the media and feel a connection,” Ms Wanyama said. Local content-creating businesses wanting to access the talent or get involved should contact 0409 003 003.

HUB VOTE TALENTED: Star Wanyama with her mother Naomi Wanyama. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN

Project expected to boost CBD

By PETER KENNEDY

A ONE-STOP shop for state and local government services on the fringes of the central business district has been given the green light. Councillors voted on Wednesday to back the $90 million GovHub, which will see 400 City of Greater Bendigo staff join 600 state government employees in a single premises, to be built on the city’s current Lyttleton Terrace site. Mayor Margaret O’Rourke said the GovHub would revitalise the city centre and drive investment in the

local economy. “This is an amazing city-building project with a key focus on bringing more people into central Bendigo to work or engage with government services,” Cr O’Rourke said. “Our customers will be the real winner, as the GovHub will provide for the convenient, centralised delivery of a range of government services, where residents will be able to make planning enquiries, obtain permits,

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make general enquiries and pay bills all in one place.” Dispelling comments Bendigo was getting a raw deal compared to Ballarat, Cr O’Rourke listed a string of government funded investments into Bendigo over the past eight years that were worth more than $800 million. She said the GovHub was a further example of the government’s support and confidence in regional Victoria, and particularly in Bendigo.

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The proposal’s most vocal opponent has been former state MP Max Turner, who maintains he is not against the project as much as he is the process followed, and the perceived lack of detail and transparency, and a failure to consult with the community. “Disposing of city property without giving the people a say on the future of their assets is an affront to democracy and a blight on coun-

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cil,” he said. Mr Turner also seized on an administrative error in the council agenda that saw the address of the new GovHub incorrectly listed as being on land at 159 – 299 Lyttleton Terrace, instead of 195 – 229 Lyttleton Terrace. A City of Greater Bendigo spokesperson yesterday downplayed the error, and said the intention of the resolution was to signal to the community that the Lyttleton Terrace site needed to be sold to enable the development of a GovHub. Continued Page 4

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THERE are fears 153 workers at the Bendigo Thales site could be stood down without pay for up to one month due to an overseas company’s financial difficulties disrupting the supply of engines for the $1.5 billion Hawkei contract. Australian Army Major General Andrew Bottrell told a Senate Estimates hearing this week that the army had discussed with Thales what work the Bendigo staff could continue to do to keep their workforce employed,

recognising the importance in retaining them for the future. “They’ve not given me any indication of a need to stand those workers down,” he said. The Austrian contractor’s financial struggles have delayed the development of engines for the Hawkei armoured vehicles, just months before the Bendigo site was due to go into full production mode. Member for Bendigo Lisa Chesters said she became aware of the issue late last week after being contacted by Thales staff, and she was concerned the com-

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STALLED: Engine development with the Hawkei. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN pany had the ability to stand workers down for a month in accordance with the company’s employment agreements. She said it was alarming that a company could get to this stage of a major contract and then have a supply issue which has such a profound knock-on effect to the workers. “My frustration on behalf of all the workers and on behalf of Bendigo is that how did the government and the Department of

Defence let it get to this stage where workers are being told in a meeting we might have to stand you down for the whole month of April?” She demanded answers from the federal government over what she said was the mismanagement of the Hawkei contract at Thales in Bendigo. Thales has issued a statement saying it continues to work with staff, suppliers, unions and Defence to minimise disrup-

tion to the Hawkei production schedule flowing from issues with the Hawkei engine supplier, Steyr Motors. “We’re also working directly with the engine supplier to achieve continuity of supply, however some delays to the production schedule are unavoidable. “Discussions with staff and unions are focused on managing the workforce through this period.”

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Charity seeks new home

By SAM KANE

A BENDIGO based voluntary organisation which supports families in need has called on local businesses to put up their hand and provide them with more space, after outgrowing their current home and being faced with an increasing demand for their services. Sunshine Bendigo was founded four years ago and re-homes new and pre-loved baby goods and nursery equipment to local families, following referrals from agencies. They’re currently located in Long Gully at a hall provided by the Uniting Church, and last year alone assisted 391 families and 275 case workers, as well. The service also

Ongoing and growing demand forces relocation re-homed 1112 items – with those numbers expected to rise. Founder Glenda Serpell said a larger space to provide the service was needed, after practical challenges for their operation in Long Gully had arisen, primarily in the lack of storage and physical condition. “Our current home is not really appropriate, it’s too small, it’s not a super good location for accessibility for people, and we just want to lift our profile a little bit, to make people more aware of the work that we do,” she said. “We fill a need for those people

in crisis.” Ms Serpell said not having the extra space in their current location was a huge concern. “It is prohibiting our growth, and as because we’re a fully registered charity, not-for-profit organisation, we don’t have an income,” she said. “Nothing we do is brought or sold. We rely 100 per cent on small grants that we procure, and the donations of the public.” She said that while they would continue their operations until more space, and further funding, could be found – being unable to

expand now could risk the organisation not having the ability to provide for that rise in need. “We need to keep up with that growth and demand,” Ms Serpell said. “We don’t need a retail profile, it’s more a space – such as a warehouse and some office space as well. “I’m sure there is someone out there with a generous heart who wants to give back to the community, and feed into those in need.” Ms Serpell said that the need for their service was “very real and ongoing. “We’re there for people who find

themselves without the resource to adequately care for the children in their care,” she said. “The people that come to us are from all different circumstances, but they’re all struggling. “The need is not getting any less, and as more people realise the service we provide, the more people are coming to light. The organisation has approached the state government to provide ongoing support, with discussions still ongoing. Ms Serpell said the organisation was also looking for businesses who may be able to sponsor their work. To assist, call 0448 356 714, or email sunshinebendigo1@gmail.com

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BRIGHT LIGHTS: Kiaan Devgan and Camilla Christian and their lanterns. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN

Shining a light on an ancient tradition KIAAN Devgan and Camilla Christian from Dr Harry Little Preschool this week put the finishing touches on 44 colour and glitter painted paper lanterns. These lanterns will form a centrepiece at Bendigo Joss House Temple’s traditional Lantern Festival celebrations for

Chinese New Year on Sunday. Gates open from 6pm and festivities begin at 7pm, and will include performances by the Bendigo Chinese Association Lion Team and Plum Blossom dancers, tea tastings, temple tours, and Chinese calligraphy demonstrations.

The created lanterns will sit against the backdrop of the iconic red building, and the surrounding trees. Sunday’s lantern event follows a 2200 year-old tradition, and will help to ring in the Year of the Pig. Entry is by gold coin.

A SUPPORT program for families at risk of homelessness will be officially launched in Bendigo today with a tour of six new properties by Member for Bendigo West, Maree Edwards. Haven; Home, Safe’s Housing Direct $2.7 million program was funded by the Department of Health and Human Services, and combines two years of intensive case management support with affordable rental housing to enable clients to sustain their housing and create connections to their local community. HHS Chair Sue Clarke said the Housing Direct program would “set people up for success” in the future. “People receiving case management support through the Housing Direct program will see an improvement in their financial stability, as well as their ability to focus on their health and connectedness to community, family and friends,” she said. HHS first launched Housing Direct in Geelong last October with five properties in partnership with support agency Bethany and will extend the program to Echuca later this year following the construction of two new units. Chief operations officer Trudi Ray said clients will be referred to the Bendigo program by partner agencies Anglicare, Bendigo District Aboriginal Co-operative and the Centre for Non-Violence. “Our case management provides both practical and holistic support to vulnerable people to stay housed long-term, we know that wrap around service support enhances the chances for people to sustain housing and create greater connections within the communities they live,” she said. A unique feature of the Housing Direct program is six-monthly progress evaluations to capture people’s journey to success and self-sustainability.

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GovHub project backed 3From Page 1 “There is still a formal process to go through to sell the site and the address will be corrected as part of this process,” the spokesperson said. Mr Turner was also critical of Cr Malcolm Pethybridge who revealed a price tag for the Lyttleton Terrace land as being about $5 million. It’s understood the figure is an early estimate for the purpose of the business case and a future evaluation will be confirmed as part of the sale process. The GovHub is expected to create 90 jobs and inject $131M into the local economy during construction, and deliver a range of economic benefits to neighbouring retail and hospitality businesses. During a long and at times tense debate on Wednesday night, councillors eventually voted 6-2 in favour of supporting the GovHub, with councillors Andrea Metcalf and George Flack voting against the proposal, while Cr Jennifer Alden abstained. Cr James Williams said calls for a service centre such as a GovHub had been a “long term ambition of the commissioners”, and the disjointed nature of the city’s modern-day operations created inefficiencies which

meant not proceeding with the GovHub would do staff a disservice. Speaking against the recommendation, Cr Andrea Metcalf said many of the services touted as being more accessible and practical under the GovHub model could already be done from home. Cr Metcalf was scathing in her assessment of the information presented to councillors and said her request for some further details of the project had been denied. Cr Yvonne Wrigglesworth cited the transformation of Bendigo Health over the past decade since she arrived in Bendigo to work for the health provider as an example of a city on the move, and a risk worth taking to establish and be part of the GovHub. Cr Matt Emond said the scenarios of each of the GovHubs proposed by the state government for Bendigo, Ballarat and the Latrobe Valley were specific to those individual communities, and to a point in time. He said the efficiency gains that were part of the GovHub were not just for the city, but were also for the community. Cr Alden said she was a strong supporter of the GovHub concept, but said it was too early to know if the option recommended to councillors was the

best for ratepayers, and added she would have liked to see more modelling on the BOOT option originally recommended. Cr Alden said she was also concerned about the possibility if councillors did not support option one and agree to sell council owned land into the project, the state government might withdraw, and that the decision making of council was “somewhat compromised.” Cr Flack said he preferred to defer a vote for two months so that more consultation could be undertaken. Council will now work with the Valuer General on the sale of the Lyttleton Terrace parcel of land, and the sale proceeds will be invested back into the project, together with up to $7.28 million for temporary accommodation costs for staff and office fit out. Residents will have a chance to have their say on the design of the building through a consultation process to be run by the state government, with matters such as car parking to also be considered. The city is also completing a car parking strategy for the northern end of the CBD following the completion of the GovHub, Bendigo Law Courts and Bendigo TAFE developments.

PRIZE SKILLS: Anne Brosnan, Patrick Keating, Cr Marg O’Rourke, and Automotive Centre of Excellence’s Joe Ballato. Photo: BILL CONROY

Success rewarded PLUMBING apprentice and WorldSkills gold medallist Patrick Keating has been named Bendigo TAFE’s 2018 Apprentice of the Year. The Bendigo TAFE Apprentice and Industry Awards were held on Monday night, and acknowledged a record number of award recipients with more than 60 awards being presented to next the generation of builders, painters, plumbers, cooks, hairdressers and other occupations. The awards night highlighted that apprenticeship training at Bendigo TAFE continues to provide outcomes that are held

in high regard by local trade and non-trade employers alike. The night’s top prize, the 2018 Apprentice of the Year, was presented by City of Greater Bendigo mayor and Bendigo TAFE board deputy chair, Marg O’Rourke, and Bendigo TAFE board member Anne Brosnan. Mr Keating’s strong work ethic and continued commitment to his studies had impressed judges from day one, also leading him to win the Gold Medal at the National WorldSkills Competition held in Sydney last year. In 2019, Mr Keating is not

slowing down as he trains to confirm his position on Team Australia to compete alongside 60 other countries at the 45th WorldSkills Competition in Kazan, Russia later this year. Accepting his prize, he thanked his family, friends and his bosses at Phoenix Plumbing and Solar Hot Water as well as WorldSkills Australia for giving him the opportunity to compete. He also thanked the teachers at Bendigo TAFE for encouraging him to enter WorldSkills and helping him throughout his apprenticeship.

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

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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Conference fuels boom

By SAM KANE

LEADING speakers from both Australia and the world’s top tourism and visitor experience bodies converged at The Capital Theatre on Monday for Bendigo Next, the city’s first tourism conference for local industry leaders. TripAdvisor, Melbourne Museum, Visit Victoria and The Urban List, as well as large online success stories and area professionals, were all represented, explaining and giving insight into future trends and markets for the region. City of Greater Bendigo’s tourism and major events manager Terry Karamaloudis said the event was about how the industry

could stay ahead, and what businesses could do to attract further people when events are on. “There’s a lot in this sector ... it’s all about driving new markets in to help support our industry partners and businesses generally,” he said. “There was a broad range of businesses in attendance, as well as neighbouring councils including Shire of Campaspe, Mount Alexander Shire and City of Ballarat. “The significance of that is that collectively as regions we can present a stronger and more compelling case to influence visitation away from cities like Melbourne.” Mr Karamaloudis said the event was well received and

hoped it would return, with discussions underway about its frequency, whether annually or biannually. Qantas’ regional manager Tim O’Callaghan also presented at Monday’s event, ahead of the airline’s take-off between Bendigo and Sydney in less than six weeks. He told attendees the reason why the city was selected for flights was because of its population, the areas and smaller towns which make up the region, the city’s events scene, as well as attractions. “Along with the support from the state government and local council, it was important as a destination and something that had been on our radar,” he said.

“It represents a major step for us (Qantas), and also a major step for Bendigo.” Mr O’Callaghan also informed those present of the Bendigo destination page to be featured on the company’s website, which will provide information about the region to prospective travellers. Locally, Mr Karamaloudis said industry partners had to help work to create special experiences that can be marketed to encourage people to use the service, and then grow the region’s tourism. “What is the point of difference, what is going help people jump on a flight from Sydney and two hours later arrive in Bendigo?” he said.

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Water authority pleads guilty COLIBAN Water has been ordered to fund a $100,000 environmental project after a burst pipeline sent sewage flowing into Kyneton’s Post Office Creek, in July 2016. Environment Protection Authority Victoria executive director Damian Wells said EPA prosecuted the water company after more than one million litres of raw sewage from Kyneton escaped, due to an issue at its Jeffrey Street pumping station. “The pipe burst just before midnight, and it wasn’t until 9am before maintenance workers spotted the lower than usual flows into the Kyneton Water Reclamation Plant and raised the alarm,” Mr Wells said. “Coliban Water reported the spill to EPA, and Environment Protection Officers arrived to find a constant flow of fast running sewage entering Post Office Creek,” he said. “The creek was flowing strongly at the time, which helped clear the contamination, and Coliban Water pumped contaminated water from affected land. The company has since installed automatic alarms at the pumping station and the treatment plant. A pump station site management plan has also been developed.” In court, Coliban Water

CLOSE to 2000 members of the Catherine McAuley College community gathered at Sacred Heart Cathedral on Tuesday for their annual Opening Mass. The congregation included local parish priests, students and staff members and family and friends, with Father Rob Galea leading mass, concelebrating with priests from the Sandhurst parishes. Year 7 and Year 12 students began the mass by processing into the cathedral together, to represent the first and final years of their six year journey at the college. College captains Charlotte Turner and William Tobin welcomed those present, while principal Brian Turner gave the opening address. The mass also saw student leadership badges blessed, before Year 7 students Ezekiel Bourke and Vin Virk questioned student leaders as they prepare to serve the community throughout 2019. Students played an integral role through undertaking readings, prayers and reflections, as well as providing music. The mass marked the beginning of the community’s year together, and was followed by a laureate and presentation assembly later the same day, celebrating the results of students from 2018. BLESSED: Students at this week’s mass. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN

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Monday’s presentation came as Qantas this week confirmed to the Bendigo Weekly that several of the first flights for the new service are already sold out, with strong bookings around school holiday periods. Preparations are increasing ahead of the March 31 commencement, with applications for ground staff being undertaken by a third-party, while the airline is working closely with both the city and Bendigo Airport team. The company also confirmed they are progressing with the second location for the Qantas Group Pilot Academy from a list of seven shortlisted cities, of which Bendigo is one, with each destination still in contention.

pleaded guilty to one charge of causing or permitting an environmental hazard, in contravention of Section 27A(1)(c) of the Environment Protection Act 1970. The magistrate sentenced the company without conviction, and ordered it to publish the details of the case and pay EPA’s legal costs of $12,141.64. The court also ordered Coliban Water to provide $100,000 in funding which could be used by the Dja Dja Wurrung Clans Aboriginal Corporation to conduct an Aboriginal Waterway Assessment of Post Office Creek and nearby parts of the Campaspe River. Dja Dja Wurrung chief executive officer Rodney Carter said the Waterway Assessment Project was a great opportunity to bring together traditional, ecological and scientific knowledge to benefit the environment. Mr Wells said although the court case did not result in a conviction, it showed that EPA and the courts take pollution seriously. “In this case, the court has chosen to direct Coliban Water to fund a valuable local environmental project that will help government agencies and the community to benefit native vegetation and aquatic life in Post Office Creek and the Campaspe River,” Mr Wells said.

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PIONEER: Dr Donna Whelan and the microscope.

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A closer look at cells A PIONEERING scientist and a $300,000 philanthropic donation from a local family has seen the creation of one of Australia’s most powerful fluorescence microscopes, based at Bendigo’s La Trobe University. The highly specialised microscope took several months for biophysicist Donna Whelan to build, and is 1000 times more powerful than a regular fluorescence microscope – assisting with her research into fundamental biology, and DNA damaging diseases

such as cancer. It has been constructed out of components from all over the world, including a one-tonne table, five state-of-the-art lasers, and a $60,000 camera. Dr Whelan said that, due to its power, flexibility and functionality, this type of microscope cannot be simply purchased off the shelf. “I can see an incredible level of detail inside cells, right down to individual molecules, which regular microscopes don’t allow; the sharpness and clarity is beyond

compare,” she said. “This kind of super sensitive imaging is vital in biomedical research, as it helps us to see exactly what cellular changes and damage occurs at the onset of disease.” The $300,000 local donation came through La Trobe’s Bendigo Tertiary Education Anniversary Foundation, with the family providing the donation wishing to remain anonymous. Chair of the foundation, Penny Davies, said the microscope is the largest single item purchased

by the foundation since it was established in 1998. “This is a wonderful example of the generosity of a local family making a tangible difference in Bendigo, which then has flow-on effects throughout the world,” she said. The microscope will also be used in the classroom at the university, with head of campus Robert Stephenson believing its introduction would help establish Bendigo as a world-class centre for scientific research and education.

BUSINESSES are being encouraged to register their services on a centralised online tool for suppliers, VendorPanel Marketplace, which is designed to make it easier and quicker for the city to obtain quotes from local businesses for proposed goods, works or services. The service will allow the city to search, nominate and invite local businesses to provide quotes for goods, services and works for upcoming jobs, where there is no contract or agreement in place. City of Greater Bendigo’s director of corporate performance Andrew Cooney said the program provided new opportunities for businesses in the region. “The city is committed to supporting local businesses and looking at ways to boost the local economy and this new system will help to give suppliers better access to council,” he said. “We believe that this will make it easier to engage with local businesses and give small and medium operators better opportunities in an equitable and transparent manner.” The online tool is modelled on an open market approach, therefore other subscribers to the program, including Parks Victoria and other local councils, can also have access to the details of businesses located in this region if quotes are needed. For more information on how to register your business, visit www. bendigo.vic.gov.au/Services/Business/ Tenders-contracts-suppliers/VendorPanel

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Celebratory breakfast WOMEN’S Health Loddon Mallee has urged the local community to join forces to build a genderbalanced world for the future ahead of planned International Women’s Day celebrations. The annual event is a chance for people across the globe to come together to celebrate the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women where they live. This year’s theme: More Powerful Together recognises the important role women, men and gender diverse people play to advance gender equality. Women’s Health Loddon Mallee chief executive officer Tricia Currie said she was thrilled to see how many local organisations were working towards more gender equal environments to support the community, making this year’s IWD theme particularly relevant. “We welcome our local community to celebrate with us, as we reflect on the remarkable steps towards gender equality that have taken place right here in our region.”

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Canine therapists welcomed EACH week, four-legged visitors brighten up the days of cancer patients at the Bendigo hospital. Therapy dogs have been used in the hospital for a number of years, but in September were introduced to cancer patients. The volunteer dogs, provided through the

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A NEW independent parking website for Bendigo has been unveiled to help people with accessibility issues identify disabled parking bays that suit their needs. The website provides useful digital parking information, including parking fees, restrictions, loading zones and free parking options. One of the first innovations is the star-rated information given for accessible parking spaces based on a recognised ranking system. To provide feedback and suggestions, visit https://bendigo.spotparking.

Ms Currie said with major shifts globally in social and political consciousness, expectation for gender equality is growing. However, there is much work to be done. She said it takes a collaborative community effort to break down stereotypes and gendered roles in order to create a world where women and girls have equal rights and opportunities. To celebrate IWD, WHLM is hosting a free breakfast and welcomes the whole community to join the celebration and show their support for women’s achievements and the successes towards gender equality. WHLM expect 150 members of the community to join in the celebration. Please RSVP by 5pm Friday, March 1t via Eventbrite.com or contact WHLM reception on 5443 0233 or whlm@ whlm.org.au. If you or someone you know is experiencing family violence help is available. In an emergency, call 000. For confidential support and information call SAFE STEPS 1800 015 188 family violence response line 24/7.

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MAN CHARGED A MAN has been charged following a fatal collision at Graytown last year. The collision occurred on July 13, on HeathcoteNagambie Road, where a utility and SUV travelling in opposite directions collided. A 55-year-old woman from Heathcote, who was travelling in the SUV, died at the scene. On Tuesday, detectives charged the driver of the ute, a 60-year-old Bendigo man, with dangerous driving causing death and dangerous driving causing serious injury.

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CHALLENGE ACCEPTED: Lee Kennedy and Horace Wansbrough. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN

febfast for youth STAFF from Youth Support and Advocacy Service in Bendigo have decided to give up sugar, coffee and junk food for one month as part of the febfast challenge. The initiative raises funs to support vulnerable young people experiencing alcohol, drug and mental health issues. The organisation is a community service that enables people aged 12 to 25 experiencing disadvantage to access resources and support, so they can lead healthy and fulfilling lives. YSAS’s febfast has raised

$8.5 million in 11 years. For YSAS family specialist Horace Wansbrough, now in his seventh February challenge, the decision to take part is two-fold, to look after his own health, but to also support the young people he works with who are giving up substances. “In a way by me giving up, I’m also feeling connected to their journey as well,” he said. Nurse Lee Kennedy agreed, and said that giving up for four weeks raised awareness and empathy for how difficult it can be for

people who are using substances to stop. “The cause of febfast is to fundraise for underprivileged youth or for those struggling a bit, to give directly back to them,” he said. Mr Wansbrough said money raised would go directly towards YSAS’ important outreach work throughout central Victoria. “This is a way for the community to rally together, so we can offer more programs,” he said. To donate to the team’s efforts, visit www.febfast.org. au/fundraisers/YSAS-Bendigo

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Connecting Victorian rail trails SUPPORT for the completion of a vital missing link in the state’s network of cycling paths between Heathcote and Tallarook continues to grow. A group of 29 male cyclists aged 50 and over, left Mansfield earlier this week on an epic ride to Bendigo utilising off-road rail trails, with planned stays in Bonnie Doon, Alexandra and Heathcote. Tourism analysis has shown that rail trail tourists stay within an area longer than the average car based visitor, hence trail cy-

clists/walkers have a higher spend within a local area. But the lack of a continuous safe off-road trail between the Great Victorian Rail Trail at Tallarook and Heathcote, where the O’Keefe Rail Trail currently ends means the group had to arrange bus transport between these two towns. Community groups in the Mitchell Shire and City of Greater Bendigo areas have been advocating for the creation of linking Wallan to Heathcote Rail Trail, which would assist bridging

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fundraising with travel. This year the foundation is offering the 2019 Great Wall Adventure, visiting China between October 5 and 13. The tour will encompass ancient and modern aspects of Beijing, exploring iconic sites like the Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square and the Temple of Heaven. In the process of signing up for the tour, travellers are asked to raise vital funds for the OTIS Foundation. Individuals are expected to raise $3500. The travel package

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GOOD WORK: Barbara McCarthy, Aylee Treacy, Isabella Miriklis, Meg Doller, Josephine Brown and Kody Lees.

Art for health AN accommodation facility for patients, their carers and their families attending Bendigo Health has a brighter feel thanks to regional students Community bank branches around the region have each sponsored suites in Bendigo Bank House. Each suite is known by their sponsor branch, ensuring that all visitors know the accommodation has been fitted out thanks to the donations. The donations mean patients can stay for minimal cost during their time at Bendigo Health. Each branch has decorated the walls of their suites with artwork representing their towns, providing guests with a glimpse of the communities that have come to support them. When Rochester Secondary College visual arts teacher, Meg Doller floated the opportunity past her classes, Year 7 students Aylee Treacy, Isabella Miriklis, Kody Lees and Josephine Brown jumped at the opportunity with enthusiasm. The two pieces of original mixed media artworks have been inspired by

the aerial views of the Elmore, Lockington and Rochester landscapes. The artworks provide a bird’s eye-view that show a patchwork of paddocks, broken up by the meandering Campaspe River and the straight lines of highways, roads and irrigation channels. The lines in the artwork connect the Elmore, Lockington and Rochester communities, in the same way that they connect the artwork. Opening its doors just over six months ago, and already providing support to many families in regional Victoria and afar, the facility consists of 15 suites, a combination of three-bedroom, two-bedroom and one-bedroom. While the majority of suites are self-contained with kitchen and lounge facilities, there is also a communal kitchen, lounge area, reading room and office space. In comparison to current accommodation, Bendigo Bank House is the largest facility and the closest in vicinity to the hospital precinct, and the only family accommodation available.

WHEN Gill Gilbert was diagnosed with breast cancer in January 2013, she found one of the most debilitating aspects of the condition was hair loss caused by chemotherapy. “What was really concerning was that if you lived in the country the only place you could access wigs was in Melbourne,” Gill said. After a long course of treatment Gill was back on her feet again and went back to working as a hairdresser in a house that had been renovated by her father in Gippsland. “I was also becoming more aware of the numerous women who were having the same problem with head-wear as I had when I lost my hair through chemo. “I decided my little hair salon could also share space with a wig and headwear store.” To enable as many woman as possible to access her wig and headwear store, Gill decided to travel to different country areas where she organises pop-up stores. Last Monday, found her based in the atrium of Bendigo Health. With the assistance of her friend Kim Savage, Gill sells wigs, headscarves and caps which help women feel “normal again”. “We offer them privacy to use a room to try on the wigs

HEADS UP: Gill Gilbert and Kim Savage. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN and scarves. “There is nothing better than to see someone come in feeling sad and leaving our pop-up store glowing. “We try and set up in regional hospitals and as well as selling wigs we offer

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A PIECE of cricket history made its way to Harry Trott Oval last week – the 134 year-old bat of Bendigo United Cricket Club, Victorian and Australian cricket great John Edwards. The bat was presented to Edwards after he scored a record-breaking 1217 runs in the 1885/1886 season with BUCC, and is now in the care of great-grandson Tony Edwards. The legend first played for Melbourne and Victoria between 1880/1881 and 1884/1885, before heading to Bendigo and taking up a spot with BUCC. He played four seasons with the side, including his dominating 1000-plus run season performance, and was selected in the 1888 Australian test team to play England. After playing cricket again for Melbourne and Victoria, he returned to BUCC in 1886, where he played the next seven seasons. His batting record for his 11 seasons at BUCC stands at 4407 runs.

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Vale: mourning, remembrance and Spiritualism in Bendigo 1851 –1901 THE subject of the current exhibition at the Post Office Gallery centres around how we bury our dead. And while it may not be for the fainthearted, it lends itself to a fascinating view of Bendigo’s development as a city. For surely the respect we give to our dead is as much a sign of civilisation as the emergence of our court houses, churches and galleries. Curated by Emma Busowsky Cox, the exhibition is at times deeply moving. Two images which confront the viewer on first entering the gallery are focused on the fate of the early settlers. In one lithograph by S T

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DREAM JOB: Leo Sayer will play at Ulumbarra. Photo: MICHAEL PALMER mant that the book won’t be ghost written. “I was writing it with someone else but I realised after a while it wasn’t my story any longer. I’m going to crash through and write it myself.” People often ask Leo why he came to Australia and he says he fell in love with Australia when he came here in 1975. “I knew I had to come back here,” he said. Leo Sayer is touring Australia and New Zealand with his band for a series of special shows to celebrate

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Harmonious duo return IT is 18 months since former Bendigo residents, identical twins Alanna and Alicia Egan, performed on a Bendigo stage, but their return is sure to pull a crowd at the inaugural Bendigo Autumn Music festival. “It is so exciting to have a new festival in Bendigo that includes so many wonderful high-profile artists,” Alanna said. The delightful soul-searching, jazz inspired, rhythmic and harmonious duo will be joined by another talented former Bendigo resident, musician and regular band member Damien Neil (guitar), accompanied by Silas Palmer and Sarah Busutil (violin and keyboard). Bendigo just keeps getting better and better in terms of music according to Alanna, thanks partially to the Bendigo Blues and Roots Festival gaining momentum, resulting in lots of great venues opening up throughout the city. Alanna and Alicia have charmed national and international audiences alike, with their original, folksy jazz songs for more than a decade, with quirky insightful lyrics and sweet harmonies with dream-like melodies that resonate with audiences, no matter where they perform. When asked about the advantages of performing with her twin sister Alicia, Alanna said they enjoyed a natural rapport in terms of their ability to harmonise with each other, as they developed their skills singing together as they grew up. “We have genetically enhanced harmonies,” Alanna jokingly hinted, who is currently in the studio recording her first solo jazz album with her 20s and 30s swing band Alanna and Old Hat Jazz. “This is a separate project to the twin band,” she said. April’s audience will be treated to a number of tracks off the harmonious sisters’ earlier albums including Songs I’m Singing with Me (2017), a tribute to former local musician and poetic songwriter John Beavis, who performed throughout central Victoria in the 70s and 80s. There may also be a taste of things to come with some new compositions on the way. “Alicia and I have been writing a lot of songs over summer as well which we will hopefully get on to a new twin album later this year,” Alanna said. Alanna and Alicia – Sunday, April 28, more details www. bendigoautumnmusic.com – Nick Atyeo

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Trouble brewing I REINTRODUCED myself to the from the Royal Worcester stand, wilds of far north Queensland but what I heard was nowhere this week. near. It was at the direct request of â&#x20AC;&#x153;Oh, are youse in a caravan?â&#x20AC;? the long-suffering Mrs Kendall, she said as only a Queenslander and we returned to a resort we can. had stayed at many times before. Mrs K wandered back at this Cairns is beautiful, and its point, only to hear the question northern beaches are even better, again. so as we arrived at Palm Cove â&#x20AC;&#x153;Are youse travelling in a there was an element of relief. caravan?â&#x20AC;? I first visited it in 1986, and Mrs K flinched slightly and by 1989 had moved there for responded â&#x20AC;&#x153;No, wees is not.â&#x20AC;? a few weeks before moving to I sensed a fist fight so Cairns proper. withdrew Mrs K from the scene. I would have preferred a beach Mrs Royal Worcester took me lifestyle, but the practicalities to another salesperson, and we made living in Cairns itself more were lucky again. of a reality. As if the world was on her Though I canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t quite believe shoulders having to serve us, we it now I used to cycle home from struck the sourpuss pom from work at the Cairns Post newspaper Manchester. after an afternoon shift. Now I know I am from the Anyway, that was eons ago, and nowadays I sensed a fist fight so withwhen we take drew Mrs K from the scene. a trip itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s to the northern beaches. The unit we rented this week UK, but northerners in general are has a couple of bedrooms and a different breed from Londoners. a large open plan living and I canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t imagine there are kitchen areaâ&#x20AC;Ś one thing it did many Mancunians in Cairns, but not have was a teapot. I struck the one who was, and she Mrs K drinks tea by the did not seem happy with her lot. bucket load, so a teapot had to be Mind you, she did find us the bought, and off to Myer in Cairns teapot we required, way lower we headed. than the Royal Worcester price Though it may seem a simple tag. thing to buy, the store displays by Once home, we made tea. manufacturer rather than item. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Where is the jug?â&#x20AC;? Mrs K A variety of teapots were said. scattered throughout the The following day I headed kitchenware, but none appeared back to Cairns and scuttled into to suit. the homewares section. I found one lurking in the Rather than ask I found a Royal Worcester section, though couple of delightful jugs, a cross it may have been a coffee pot. between a jug and a small milk It had a hefty price tag or bottle in white china and rushed around $150, so was not the back to Palm Cove. oneâ&#x20AC;Ś but the sales lady spotting I could see I had made an fair game moved in. error of judgement. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think this is not quite As Mrs K studied my purchase right,â&#x20AC;? I said. she turned it over in her hand. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I am travelling and just need â&#x20AC;&#x153;It looks like a hospital a teapot.â&#x20AC;? urinal,â&#x20AC;? she said. I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know if I expected a Who would have thought genteel home-counties accent basic items could cause such woe?

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Energy alternatives AS a professional with over 35 years’ experience in the alternative energy scene, I venture a few comments in response to the letter of Cam Walker (Bendigo Weekly, February 15). Most global carbon dioxide emissions from fossil fuels come from the combustion of petroleum and natural gas by industry and the transport sector. It is odd that the major source of emissions is not being pursued by the climate lobby with the same vigour as the electricity industry. As far as electricity generation is concerned, the “roaring forties” give South Australia some of the best wind sites in the world, ensuring that the state’s contribution from renewables is approaching 50 per cent. The large battery at Hornsdale is making huge profits for its French owners, not from storing electricity, but from its rapid response stabilising the grid following upsets. Subsequent installations will need to be content with more modest incomes. What is not as known is that SA is spending $295 million for 216MW of gas-fired engines to replace some worn-out gas-fired steam units. Victoria benefits from the wind on its western coastlines. The government has set renewable energy targets of 25 per cent by 2020 and 40 per cent by 2025 (Renewable Energy Action Plan, 2015). The long-term plan envisages some fossil fuel generation backed up by batteries for the remainder of the output. However, the Bass Strait gas fields are nearly exhausted and the Dory “field” was dry. Exploration and development of new natural gas deposits elsewhere is embargoed in Victoria, which constrains the options if coal is excluded. Despite the export market causing the domestic price to more than double, imported LNG appears to be the only possible gas source. The average daily electricity demand in Victoria is 115GWh. Were batteries of this storage capacity installed to carry the state over a 48hour period without wind, the capital cost would be $80 billion dollars at the same unit price as paid by SA. Prices are falling, but it gives food for thought. The residential market, which could resort privately to batteries, is only 28 per cent of the total, so that commercial and small businesses, which provide most of our employ-

ment, would bear the brunt of the costs. My prediction is that the retail price of electricity will continue to increase, despite assurances to the contrary. Brian Stanmore, Junortoun

The true losers I AGREE with comments made by Mr Mark Gibson, Weekly February 1, and Mr Eric Lakey, February 8, regarding the RSPCA losing the contract to manage and operate the Bendigo animal care centre. I have also spoken to many people in the wider community who share the same concerns about this takeover. This decision was made by the Bendigo council following discussions in an effort to ensure that RSPCA Victoria recovered the true cost of caring for animals says RSPCA Victoria CEO Liz Walker. Has council done a true cost analysis for this proposed takeover? They have said that there will be “significant set up costs” and that they are “planning on delivering an efficient and cost effective service in the future”. This rings alarm bells. We are not talking about producing nuts and bolts but rather providing proper care for defenceless animals. I feel that this “cost effective” approach could result in, less staff being employed, a possible reduction in the standard of care for animals, and a reduction in the time that animals are cared for before they are euthanised. Let us not forget the true losers in this “cost effective” approach is the animals in need of care in the Bendigo region, especially cats and dogs, the staff, how many will regain employment? and the volunteers. The volunteers are community minded people who love animals and want to support the RSPCA. This work is important to them and in some cases their health and wellbeing will be effected if they no longer have this community involvement. Lyn Wingrave, Strathdale

Food bowl at threat LAST week, while everyone’s attention was on the Medevac Bill – itself a shocking and dangerous attack on Australia’s border security – federal Labor under Bill Shorten were pushing an equally damaging bill through the senate.

PICK OF THE WEEK: Dew drops glisten in the sun as crisper mornings point to the approach of autumn. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN This legislation would see the uncapping of water buy backs by the commonwealth government water holder. It would mean that even more water is stripped from the Murray Darling Basin farmers and sent down the river and out to sea in the mistaken belief that it is somehow benefitting the environment. It certainly wouldn’t help the Menindee Lakes or its fish population; and it certainly won’t help the farmers, communities and economy of the basin. Far from it. It will destroy what is left of our food bowl. The most shocking thing about this action by Labor is the fact that the Member for Bendigo, Lisa Chesters, will vote for this legislation. I implore her to dissent, for the sake of Victorian farmers. Helen Leach, Bendigo

Back to the drawing board COUNCIL officers and Mayor O’Rourke quickly seized on the 2013 Independent Review’s Recommendation 11 – City of Greater Bendigo office consolidation. Council appears to have conveniently ignored key parts of that recommendation calling for significant communication and community consultation, a feasibility study and a full investment grade business case. To my knowledge none of these have been done, or discussed in any council meeting – transparency and accountability out the window.

A GovHub is not in the council’s community plan. Officers and councillors ignored that fact, and, without debate, gave it a retrospective mention in the 2018/19 budget. It is absurd to think a $90 million project simply slips in as a concept plan into a bulk document, and for council to then believe that is all that is required to proceed without prior studies and reports, public engagement and debate. There has never been GovHub consultation, a council agenda item, or public debate – not even a publicly available feasibility study, and no council resolutions to progress the GovHub, so how is it that the mayor and CEO talk as if it is a done deal? Council’s processes are a disgrace. Council uses our money, our buildings, and our land. It’s our decision. Back to the drawing board, carry out the intent of Recommendation 11, including leaning on the state government for a deal similar to that offered Ballarat. Remember, the state government is committed to a GovHub here, irrespective of whether council co-locates. Michael McKenzie, Strathdale

Respect needed THE standard of content on the Weekly editorial page took a dive last week. To paraphrase the opening sentence from your opinionated jour-

nalist Steve Kendall, “What a pathetic article”. His tirade against the prime minister and a cabinet minister is acceptable, however both these people deserve respect and Kendall in name calling disappointed with his journalistic put down. He accuses them of committing a crime, yet fails to nominate the statute so offended. In advocating easier entry into Australia by certain groups he fails to understand the simple principles behind Australian border policy. Travellers and immigrants are welcome here providing they do not have a criminal record and are not considered a security risk. It is necessary to process all applicants and when those applicants arrive without identification or personal records they remain a grave risk. In his final paragraph he invokes a stand against the White Australia Policy. If it were not for the White Australia Policy he could have found himself trying to appease a radical and dogmatic population. Not all governments are as tolerant as ours and in some instances insults directed at the nation’s leaders have ended with public floggings, years incarcerated or a lopping of the head. This was a piece of journalism way below what readers have come to expect from the Bendigo Weekly. John F Smith, Maiden Gully

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Hub boost vital THE saying goes, you cannot judge a book by its cover, and the progress of the much anticipated GovHub project which will now be established on the City of Greater Bendigo’s present day Lyttleton Terrace site is another good example of this. The proposal has its critics, which is fair enough and an essential part of the democracy we live in, but the project’s timeline stretches back further than most people probably realise. On the face of it, yes, perhaps the City of Greater Bendigo could have managed aspects of this project better to date, but that’s not enough to back away from being involved. There’s been a lot of effort go towards spruiking the benefits of having a one-stop-shop for ratepayers who need to visit either the City of Greater Bendigo, or any of the state government departments and agencies scattered across our city. The reality is, those services and those jobs are going to be located

Editorial Comment somewhere, so why not accumulate them together in the one place and reap the benefits of doing so. The prospect of placing 1000 jobs onto one site on the fringes of the central business district must be of considerable appeal to traders. It’s not unreasonable to estimate more than $1 million in wages will flow through the GovHub each week, and office workers looking to buy a coffee, buy a meal, browse local shops or meet up with friends will undoubtedly provide a lure to the business community. The GovHub is a key project in the northern fringes of the CBD which is set to undergo a dramatic transformation in the next few years. New law courts and a further

$60 million investment in the adjacent Bendigo TAFE campus are just two of the projects expected to contribute to the precinct’s overhaul. We also shouldn’t under estimate the price Bendigo could pay if this project does not proceed. It would send a bad message to developers interested in investing in our community at a time when investment is needed, and at a time when our city is on the crest of a property boom. Walking away from the GovHub would seriously undermine public confidence in this community, but to be fair, so too would any future mismanagement, blowouts or major problems associated with the GovHub. That’s why the involvement of Development Victoria is so crucial, and ratepayers need to be reminded that the GovHub will not be a City of Greater Bendigo led project, but the City will be a key stakeholder in whatever comes next.

mayor’s opinion By MARGARET O’ROURKE City of Greater Bendigo Mayor

COUNCIL has given the Victorian government its approval to progress the much-talked-about GovHub. This is a $90 million city-building project that will drive investment and job creation in Bendigo. The GovHub will tip $131M into the local economy during construction and when complete will bring 600 extra workers into the city centre – that’s more people getting their morning coffee, buying lunch or shopping, giving existing businesses a boost or prospective business the confidence they need to invest in central Bendigo. Four hundred City of Greater Bendigo staff will share the GovHub with a range of Victorian government departments, including the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning, Department of Jobs, Regions and Precincts, Parks Victoria and 100 new jobs, which were promised by the government if the project went ahead.

Ultimately, though, it’s the customer that wins. A GovHub is a onestop-shop for them, making their interactions with council services and Victorian government departments easier – they can make a planning enquiry, obtain a permit, make a general enquiry or pay a bill all in one place. At Wednesday’s meeting, council agreed to sell

the site of the current main City of Greater Bendigo office on Lyttleton Terrace to the Victorian government. After contributing the proceeds of the sale of the land, council will invest up to $7.285M of its own money to participate in the GovHub. But the $90M cost of the project will be invested by the Victorian government, most likely through its development partner Development Victoria. City staff are currently spread across seven buildings, four of which it owns

and three are leased. Yes, council will be paying more in rent than what it currently does, but in choosing Option 1 has saved either $36.78M in developing a building for city staff only or $90M in paying for the GovHub itself. Meaning this is money that will continue to be spent on service provision. A number of efficiencies will be realised

through moving to the GovHub. Building maintenance will be the responsibility of the Victorian government and our utility costs will be much less in a state-of-the-art building. It will also be a building that council can collect rates on, which is expected to be upwards of $500,000 annually. So, where to from here? The Lyttleton Terrace site will be sold through a process involving the Valuer General and will be managed in accordance with the requirements of

the Local Government Act (1989). The Valuer General will also set the rent for the initial lease period to ensure it is not excessive. The Victorian government will be responsible for consulting with residents on a range of matters including design, accessibility and sustainability of the building, and car parking. City staff are currently developing a car parking strategy, as there will be three major developments taking place not far from each other when the Bendigo Law Courts and Bendigo TAFE works also get under way. Where the GovHub will be located is in a special part of the city centre, opposite our grand Bendigo Town Hall and beautiful Civic Gardens, so we will ensure that the GovHub enhances this streetscape. Development of a GovHub is a defining moment in the city’s history that represents much more than just a new building. It is city-building at its finest with the customer at its core, and an exciting catalyst for positive change.

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With a love of history and old buildings, Sam and Rod love to restore heritage blinds. “Heritage work is very specialised with many rules and regulations set by Heritage Victoria,” Sam said. “We can do as much or as little as far as restoration goes, some customers prefer a full restoration, where we sand old paint, fill cracks and match paint, while some are happy to with new cords and ladder tape.” “It’s also quite exciting to find stamps in the old timbers from the manufacturer from over 100 years ago.” Denfield Blind and Curtain Cleaning’s most recent restoration work was Buda Homestead in Castlemaine, with more work to be done in the coming months. Follow them on Facebook to find out more. Phone Rod Hamiliton on 0439 132 021 for all your blind and curtain cleaning and restoration needs.

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EN McDonald Cleaning Services will leave your carpet or soft furniture looking pristine and smelling great. He also does a brilliant job with tiles, paying particular attention to removing the difficult to reach grime, discolouring the grout. Ken’s many happy customers will tell you the end result is sparkling, new-looking surfaces. Also don’t forget Ken for those unexpected emergency cleaning jobs as a result of blocked plumbing or storm damage, that doesn’t necessarily always warrant an insurance claim. With more than 20 years’ experience cleaning homes and businesses throughout Bendigo, Ken has established an inevitable reputation, confirmed by the numerous

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testimonials on his Facebook page. Ken’s expertise is his knowledge of stains and how to remove them using a variety of products efficiently and quickly. He not only cleans tiles and carpets but furniture, mattresses and car interiors. Ken recognises that reliability is vital to any household or business and will attempt to work around your busy schedule, providing a competitive quotes and won’t let you down, being punctual and courteous. He also provides competitive quotes and won’t let you down, being punctual and courteous. So for a prompt and professional clean for your home or business phone Ken on 5442 7474 or try his mobile 0417 399 801. www.kenscleaning.com.au

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DOLL & TEDDY SHOW meet the Doll Doctor

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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 5:00pm to 11:00pm due to Orientation Week activities. For further enquiries please contact La Trobe University on 03 5444 7598 or bendigo@latrobe.edu.au

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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WHAT’S ON IN BENDIGO The Bendigo Arthritis Club: meets on the 1st Wednesday of the month during school term at 1.30pm at the Long Gully Community Centre, 23 Havilah Road, Bendigo. Wednesday March 6: Guest Speaker: Ruth Hosking – “Transitioning Through Aged Care Services”. The Arthritis Club conducts Warm Water Exercises by experienced leaders at both Anne Caudle – John Lindell Pool, and at the Scope Pool. All are very welcome. Inquiries to Jenny 5448 3912. Kangaroo Flat ‘’End of Summer’’ market: A wide variety of stalls and car boot sales plus a giant garage sale. Trash and Treasure; s/h furniture; tools; books, toys; clothing; plants; produce; handcrafts; Devonshire tea; sausage sizzle and much more. Kim Ritchie, well-known country and variety singer will perform. Saturday, February 23, 8am-1pm, Kangaroo Flat Uniting Church grounds. The Bendigo Doll and Bear Show: Saturday, February 23, Bendigo Exhibition Centre, 42-72 Holmes Road, Bendigo. Competitions, exhibitions and demonstrations from artists and crafters who specialise in making porcelain and other types of dolls, bears, dolls houses, embroidery, beading and many other hobby activities . All funds raised go to the Bendigo Palliative Care Auxiliary. 9.30am- 4pm, Bendigo Exhibition Centre, 42-72 Holmes Road, Bendigo. Adult $6, Concession $5, children under six free. Garry Taylor: The latest exhibition at the Bendigo Bank Central building art space, Exhihit B, is by Garry Taylor. Representing work from the last seven years, Taylor’s paintings relect his fascination with natural elements – shells, flowers, fruit and insects and especially butterflies. Until March 13. Static Waves: Jessica Murtagh and Pete Byrne are participating in this joint exhibition. Using the glitches and misuses of technology, the artists create large multi-media installations and works on paper. Dudley House. Opening Friday, February 22, 6-8pm. Until Tuesday, March 5.

LAW NOTICES Re: ILSE RAND

(also known as ILZE RAND) Deceased, late of 800 Spring Flat Road, Heathcote Victoria, Private Secretary. CREDITORS, next-of-kin and others having claims in respect of the estate of the deceased, who died on the 19 November 2018 are required by the trustees, BONNIE MARGARET WAGNER and ANDREW PETER KUPCS to send particulars to them care of the undermentioned Solicitors by 6 May 2019 after which date they may convey or distribute the assets, having regard only to the claims of which they had notice. PEARCE WEBSTER DUGDALES, Lawyers, 4th floor, 379 Collins Street Melbourne 3000.

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SUPPORT GROUP INC. Meet at Long Gully Community Centre, Havilah Rd, Long Gully on the 4th Monday of every month. 10.30am 12.30pm. Male and female carers welcome. Ph Lorraine 5443 8970

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OMEGA LONGINES TAG HEUER 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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Develop your literacy and numeracy skills with AST. Our below programs will enhance your ability in English and Maths and support your engagement with the local community. Information Session: Everyday Words and Numbers Program Date: Tuesday 12th March 2019 Time: 10.00am – 11.00am Location: AST, Lancewood, 22 McLaren, Street Bendigo (Room 2) Information Session: Ground to Plate Program Date: Thursday 14th March 2019 Time: 10.00am – 11.00am Location: PepperGreen Farm (Eco-pod 2) 40-44 Thunder St, North Bendigo Information Session: 22293VIC Certificate I in Initial Adult Literacy and Numeracy Date: Tuesday 19th March 2019 Time: 10.00am – 11.00am Location: PepperGreen Farm (Eco-pod 2) 40-44 Thunder St, North Bendigo Information Session: 22472VIC Certificate I in General Education for Adults Date: Thursday 21th March 2019 Time: 10.00am – 11.00am Location: PepperGreen Farm (Eco-pod 2)

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RETAIL SALES POSITIONS X 4 Rodilesa Plant Supplies Junortoun have 3 part time positions available, due to our new expansion. All applicants must be physically fit and have retail experience and plant knowledge. 21 hrs/week, 28 hrs/week and 35 hrs/week are available for the successful applicants. Rodilesa Plant Supplies Castlemaine are also looking For a retail sales person for approximately 16 hrs/week. Please send resumes to: sales@rodilesa.com.au 789 McIvor HWY Junortoun 5449 3966 | 36 Piper St kyneton 5422 2732 1/4 Midland HWY castlemaine 5470 6527 | facebook.com/rodilesaplants

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Become a CVGT Apprentice or Trainee Current Vacancies z

Apprenticeship - Roof Plumbing x2

Apprenticeship - Light Vehicle Mechanical x 2

Traineeship â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Certificate III Business Elevated Safety Systems

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Traineeship â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Certificate III Business â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Banking Industry Bannockburn â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Geelong

Traineeship - Concreting Certificate III

For more information or to apply online: cvgt.com.au

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Services Offered TRADITIONAL POST & RAIL FENCING

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

DRESSMAKER & TAILOR

Bridal Specialist Clothing alterations & repairs. Leatherwear. No job too small Ph Lisa 0421 547 133

BRICKLAYERS

all types of brick and block work, chimneys and fireplaces. Ph 5446 7057 or 0418 370 917 or 0458 438 930

BRICKLAYING No job too small Phone Mick: 0417 127 131

CLEANING & CARPET

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

CONCRETER

End of Summer special Paths, Driveways, Cross overs, Sheds, Small & big jobs, Reasonable rates. Seniors Discount Free quotes. Ph. 0422 424 348.

CONCRETER

Paths, Driveways, Sheds, Sleeper walls etc, Ph. 0409 205 522

CONCRETING

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

DD HANDYMAN & MAINTENANCE SERVICE All types of household jobs inc garden maint. Phone 0409 949 111 GARDEN MAINTENANCE

also stump removal 15 years experience Pensioner Discount Ph Brian 0439 667 144

HANDYMAN SERVICE Home Maintenance & repairs. Phone Will: 0434 089 335.

LAWN MOWING, WHIPPER SNIPPING $35 per hr / $30 pen Spraying (Roundup) $35 per hr/ $30 pen (no weeding) Rubbish Removal $90 hard rubbish, Pen $80 (incl tip fee $40) for 7x4 square box trailer. Garden waste $80, Pen $70

Mattresses (+ $30 tip fee ea) NO tyres or rock/clean fill. Cash only

Ph Mick 0407 448 249

PLASTERER

30 years experience Patching, Renovations, Fancy Cornice, No job too small, Call Leon for a free quote: 0411 984 449

PLASTERER EXPERIENCED LOCAL PLASTERER

BATHROOM RENOVATIONS Complete bathroom makeovers & alterations. 34 yrs exp by qual tradesman. Servicing Bendigo - Castlemaine & surrounding districts. FREE Quote phone Rod Cox 0419 267 672 or 4406 6019.

Local Classifieds $3.40

Rates from $40p/hour â&#x20AC;¢ Holes Patched â&#x20AC;¢ Renovations â&#x20AC;¢ Painting

per line

(5 LINE MINIMUM)

1300 558 385

BOBCAT / EARTHMOVING

PJ TAYLOR

5446 1422 0448 713 499

LIC

LITTLE RIPPER Digger Service

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

CARPENTER

J & SD Constructions

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

PANEL BEATING

Spray painting, rust repairs. 25 yrs experience, cheap rates. Ph 5443 1710 or 0401 915 906.

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

Ph: Glenn

0418 510 074

BOBCAT / EARTHMOVING

AIR CONDITIONING â&#x20AC;¢ Driveways â&#x20AC;¢ Laser levelling â&#x20AC;¢ Drainage â&#x20AC;¢ Site Cuts â&#x20AC;¢ Tree Removal â&#x20AC;¢ Trenching

PLANETPOWER Power from the Earth Water, Air and Sun Over 30 Years Experience Great range of domestic & commercial air cons z 7KW open plan split from $1930 installed z Genuine 10% disc for pensioners and disability z

ARCTIC #AU39412 VIC BLD #261170

GARDEN SERVICES

ROGER JUNIPER

4 Seasons Garden Care

5.5 & 14 ton excav, Skidsteer and Truck available

Call Clint 0427 349 549

Commercial & Domestic

Mob 0419 892 004 AfterHours 5441 1493 DBM-1122 DB-U-28169

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on call computer maintenance â&#x20AC;¢ Systems built â&#x20AC;¢ Repairs and upgrades â&#x20AC;¢ Network and internet connections â&#x20AC;¢ Virus and Spyware removal

RENOVATIONS

Jeoff Milne 5447 2476 Mob 0425 728 336

Change the existing plan to your favourite plan

MOBILE IT SERVICE

PH 0406 837 621 Marlon Meygooni/ Civil Engineer/Builder

Everything computers!

HOME MAINTENANCE

TO YOUR HOME OR OFFICE

Residential z Commercial Structural z Architectural

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

COOLING

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

NO JOB TOO SMALL

â&#x20AC;¢ Carpentry â&#x20AC;¢ Tiling â&#x20AC;¢ Painting â&#x20AC;¢ Plastering â&#x20AC;¢ Pergolas â&#x20AC;¢ Decks

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

HANDYMAN SERVICES

James - 0421 618 356 Dave - 0408 122 244

Nathan Maber 0407 972 717

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

bendigotemptech.com.au

5447 7823 or 0431 609 423

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â&#x20AC;¢ Commercial & Domestic â&#x20AC;¢ Service â&#x20AC;¢ Repairs â&#x20AC;¢ Maintenance â&#x20AC;¢ Installations

For all your heating and cooling needs

Phone Ron on

HOME MAINTENANCE

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

AIR CONDITIONING

â&#x20AC;¢ Aerials & additional aerial points â&#x20AC;¢ Satellite & Computer Setups â&#x20AC;¢ Digital/Smart TVâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;¢ Home Theatre, Wall Mount â&#x20AC;¢ DVD, Recorders & Foxtel â&#x20AC;¢ Installed & explained

1300558 558 385 1300 385

PRELOH FRPSXWHU VHUYLFHV

Email: cjchandler65@bigpond.com Web: www.excavationbendigo.com

TempTech

TV Tuning from $40 â&#x20AC;¢ Servicing Bendigo & Surrounds

Advertise Here

COMPUTERS

BENDIGO

ANTENNAS

TRADIES

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

Ph 0413 110 309 E: info.planetpower@gmail.com

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â&#x20AC;¢ General labouring/General gardening â&#x20AC;¢ Hard rubbish/Green waste removal â&#x20AC;¢ Trimming and pruning â&#x20AC;¢ Fallen timber and chainsaw work â&#x20AC;¢ Pick up/spread of mulch, stone, etc â&#x20AC;¢ Small Tip truck hire

Building Permits Arranged + 20 Years Experience

Tony Culkin - planetpower.net.au

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BUILDER

SOUTHERN CROSS RESTUMPING

PLUMBER 111684

Blocked drains Hot water units Bathrooms, Kitchens, Treatment plants Maintenance Ph 0403 962 817

BUILDERS

GARDAM E X C AVA T I O N

SEPTIC TANK SEWER TREATMENT PLANTS

ELECTRICIANS

Old Fashioned Values & Integrity

GREG SMITH

â&#x20AC;¢ Handymen â&#x20AC;¢ Builder â&#x20AC;¢ Floors â&#x20AC;¢ Carpenters â&#x20AC;¢ Glazier â&#x20AC;¢ Fencing â&#x20AC;¢ Plastering â&#x20AC;¢ Painters â&#x20AC;¢ Bathroom & Kitchen Renoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;¢ Granite Benchtops â&#x20AC;¢ Paving â&#x20AC;¢ Plumbers â&#x20AC;¢ Decking â&#x20AC;¢ Electricians â&#x20AC;¢ Ramps â&#x20AC;¢ Tiling â&#x20AC;¢ Pruning â&#x20AC;¢ Tree Lopping â&#x20AC;¢ Sheds & Pergolas â&#x20AC;¢ Lawns & Gardens â&#x20AC;¢ Small concreting jobs â&#x20AC;¢ Dingo machinery work

ELECTRICIAN

Tired of Waiting for a Tradesman 0418 507 709RECA/H 5448 3333 7821

Supplied and installed

0418 508 993 BOBCAT / EARTHMOVING

CBâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bobcat Hire No job too small z Landscaping Site Clean up z Rock work Rubbish removal z Driveways Supply crush rock and top soil

Phone Chris:

0408 369 478

CALL 13 11 98

ELECTRIC MOTORS

PIC LICENCED

Licenced drainer 31741

greyarmybendigo@bigpond.com

Bendigo

Pumps& Motors Electric

SALES â&#x20AC;¢ SERVICE â&#x20AC;¢ REPAIRS

PHONE BRUCE

bendigopumps@gmail.com

0427 319 923

ADVERTISING RATES

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For Sale

Services Offered LANDSCAPING

PLUMBERS

John Cross

• Qualified tradesmen • Landscaping • Commercial and residential property maintenance

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

PAVING & LANDSCAPING by Phil Carman

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

PH: 0418 822 911

Plumbing Established in Bendigo for over 30 years

New homes Renovations

Free Quotes LIC: 13869

Ph 0408 507 715 E: johncrossplumbing@westnet.com.au

Painter & Decorator

All Types Of Painting, Over 20 Years Experience For a FREE, No obligation quote, Phone Troy on

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

Greg Hicks st same day Plumbing Fajosebrvtoicoesmall Master Plumber

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Berwick Plumbing

SCAFFOLDING

& HANDYMAN SERVICE

General Handyman Home maintenance z House & Yard Cleans z

Call Michael: 0437 463 452 Your local on-time Plumber

Heavy Duty Quick stage Scaffolding No job too big or too small. Free Quotes, Competitive prices

PHONE BEN: 0400 910 790

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

Ph 5446 1535

Sandhurst Painting and Decorating

Services Offered

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

PLUMBERS

Quotation gladly given.

Call Phill Hutchings on

Family Business 40+ Yrs Experience Renovations Maintenance New Homes Owner Builders Gas Fitting Excavations

0417 057 010 PAINTERS / DECORATORS

SPOUT CLEANING

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

Ph Paul 5439 3835 or 0428 395 429 * Fully Insured

BendigoWeekly 38, 200 newspapers ay published every Frid When it comes to making that all important decision about where to advertise, the answer has never been easier. As traditional paid newspaper circulation continues to decline, quality free papers such as the Bendigo Weekly have never been in more demand than they are today. Each week, 38,200 copies of the Bendigo Weekly are distributed, free of charge, to homes and businesses throughout Bendigo and the surrounding region. More than double that of any other paper in our market.

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Local Classifieds DISPLAY ADS

$7.50 per cm/col Price includes full colour, and design

1300 558 385

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

COW hides (2) suitable for craft work $15 for both Ph 5442 4668

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

DECEASED ESTATE

ARTIST Palette Large $10 Ph 5446 1310 ASHFORD Drum carder, with table clamps & awl. Excellent condition. $300 Carded fleece avail. Ph 0428 541 905

C-PAP MACHINE Air sense 10 Elite inc case (Machine only) $350 ADJUSTABLE ELECTRIC Power Lift chair $250

BACKPACK 40lt Ladies Model NZ Macpac GC $40 Ph 5439 3607

WHEELCHAIR $160 WALKER/WHEELCHAIR $60 EXERCISE BIKE $60 BAR FRIDGE $50 FULL COMODE $40 COMODE FRAME $15 SHOWER SEAT $15

BAR fridge, $55, good clean condition. Ph 0408 109 243

All Excellent condition. Ph 5443 8418 or 0438 113 130

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

BBQ Jackaroo, ok condition. $30 Ph 5443 3495 BEDSIDE 3 draw wooden (walnut) $50 call 0417 389 110 BEDSPREAD Queen Size Quilted, grey 4p/cases $60 0437 852 649 BIKE Carrier 3 Bike Towbar Mounted $35 Ph 5439 3607

DINING room table, 4x6ft, 1920's, solid oak, extends to 8 seat. EC, + 6 cream h/back chairs $550 Ph 0409 858 455

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

DOG bed & Mattress, $15 Ph 5442 4668

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

ELEC white wall fan forced oven, w/grill VGC, $90 Ph 0407 527 634

BROWNBUILT Shelf 5 Shelves, 1.8H x 910W GC $50 0418 372 807

FOR SALE

CANVAS Awning & Fittings 85x90cm $10 Ph 5446 1310

SUMMER TIME

CAR Bike Carrier, Holds 3 Bikes, Incudes Bike $30 Ph 0466 997 290

1ST NOV - 15TH MARCH

SALE DRY SPLIT REDGUM FIREWOOD

CAROLINE Morgan Sz 10 black lace dress, fully lined, $60 Ph 0401 916 402

To advertise in this section please call

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SPOUT CLEANING

FOR SALE

BONAIR coolers (2) $30 each Ph 5442 4668

49 years experience. Prompt efficient service at reasonable rates.

FOR SALE

BAR fridge, small, suit shed/caravan. $60 Ph 0481 784 699 Kerang

Licensed Plumber & Gasfitter

PAINTERS / DECORATORS

Your Friendly, Professional and Quality Painter

Maintenance Hot water repairs Gas fitting

PLUMBERS

Conditions apply. For private use only.

TREE SERVICES

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

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

CARPENTERS Apprentice Toolbox Antique $30 Ph 5446 1310

12M TIPPER For details call Clint 0427 349 549

CAR Tyre Tubeless - VGC 195/65,R15,91H $45 Ph 5447 8573 CHRISTMAS tree, small silver, $15 Ph 0408 009 185 CLOTHES dryer, Simpson 4kg, good working order, $85 Ph 0408 109 243

COMPOST

MUSHROOM

$50 per metre. Minimum 5 metres. Free delivery to Bendigo area. Phone 0400 855 626 CORDLESS Whipper Snipper w/battery & manual $95 5447 8573 COT, white w/mattress, excellent cond. $100 Ph 0448 800 285 COUCHES (2) 3 seaters, Burgandy corduroy, $40 ea 0481 784 699 kerang COUCH Leather 3 seater E.C. $95 Ph 5447 0118 or 0438 415 816

FOR SALE

FILING cabinet, H/D 4 drw, some files, EC $30 Ph 0408 590 830

FIRE BRICKS

suitable for pizza oven, kiln, cooking pit, etc. Various sizes, $1 each Ph 0459 945 144

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

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

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

GAS stove, W/house, white, sep grill, $95 Ph 0408 109 243

GLASS Top Outdoor Table $10 Phone 5442 3042

FOR SALE

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

catparksaustralia.com

EPSOM FRUIT WORKS HOME DELIVERY AVAILABLE

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

SAUCE TOMATOES AVAILABLE

PH 0408 373 598

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FOR SALE

PETS

WANTED TO BUY

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

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

CANARIES Healthy & Happy, $10 each Strathfieldsaye Ph 0407 393 397

WANTED TO BUY WE COME TO YOU

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 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

HAY & STRAW

Rolls & Little Squares. Delivery available Maiden Gully Ph 0438 373 291 HITACHI 12mm HD router + bits, as new $99 Ph 0408 590 830 HOMEMADE Fig Jam, BMT Fundraiser $4 Ph 0476 077 570 KING single bedhead (walnut) & slats $75 call 0417 389 110 KWICK Stage Scaffolding for sale Phone 0407 843 150

LADIES Cream S12 60's Style Pure Wool Coat $25 Phone 5442 3042 LAWN Mower W/Catcher 4 Stroke VGC $60 ONO 0432 346 659 LIVING room 3 draw wooden $40 call 0417 389 110 LOCKER, single door, GC $50 Ph 0418 372 807 LOUNGE Chair, Large A1 Condition Paid $750 Sell $350 Ph 5443 3799 MAKITA 235mm circular saw, EC, $75 Ph 0408 590 830

MATERIAL brushed Nylon and assorted. $1 per metre Ph 5443 3495

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

SIEVED TOP SOIL

1300 558 385

SKYLIGHT dome, $50 Ph 0484 694 720

GARAGE SALES

SLIDE duplicator w/close up lens, fits dig. camera. VGC $35. 5447 8573 SOFA, interchangeable, Camel colour fabric. $100 Ph 5443 6124 STEREO Sony 5 CD/Radio /Tape $80 Ph 0437 852 649 TEA chest boxes x 2, $10 each Ph 5443 3495

TOMATOES 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

TREATED pine post, 3.6m x 150mm $25 Phone 0428 353 921 TV console, modern silv /grey swivel base, as New $100 ono Ph 5443 8718

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

WP30 hardly used, 3" outlet, dual power, water output 1,000 litres p/minute, Engine 168F-1 6.5 $350 Ph 0419 342 405.

NEW work shirt, L/sleeve cotton, yellow & navy Sz S $8 Ph 0484 694 720

YUCCA'S Several $2.50 ea Ph 0419 034 531

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

PETS

OFFICE CHAIRS x 2, Black $50 LAMP Tall living room lamp $25 Ph 0417 389 110

BIRDS Peach face pair, yellow, $25ea Ph 5446 8552

OZITO Twin Bladed Saw, New, Still In Box $50 Ph 0466 997 290

BIRMAN Kittens Sealpoint 1M -1F All vetting done. Registered breeder M/C 95301003423873 M/C 95301003423773 $650 each Phone 0417 324 314

PORTABLE Refrigerated Air Conditioner. 305kW Purchased Harvey Norman $749. Sell $500. Used 15 min. Ph 0427 748 248 RANGEHOOD slide out white, GC, $25 Ph 0407 527 634 RECLINERS, 2 w/footstools Cream vinyl. Fair cond, $40ea Ph. 5449 7781 RECORDS 200 LP's Mostly C&W & Easy Listening $100 Ph 0466 997 290 ROCKING chair, sturdy, like new, $50 ono Ph 5443 5530

35 MORSHEAD COURT WHITE HILLS Sat 8am No Early Birds, Moving Out Sale

63 MARNIE ROAD KENNINGTON Saturday 8am - 12noon Furniture, Shop Fittings, Cheap Prices

PARK ST STRATHDALE Saturday 7am - 3pm, Quality new and used clothing, bric a brac, camping equipment /furniture

Classifieds 1300 558 385

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

BENDIGO COIN & COLLECTABLES CLUB INC. www.bendigocoinclub.com

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

Fair Prices - Cash Paid New Members Always Welcome Phone: 0411 796 730 Email: arpalmer13@hotmail.com

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

for local collector, LP's & 45's, fair prices paid. Call Phill 0428 333 834

OLD woodworking carpenters tools, planes and books etc for collector/user Ph 0418 510 727. TRACTORS & farm machinery wanted. Going or not, cash paid, Ph 0429 393 221

Clarissa

Domestic Short Hair

Female Desexed, 1 Year 6 Months Clarissa is a really sweet natured young girl who is very affectionate with her humans. She does not require the company of other cats as she is quite independent. Clarissa is still young and enjoys being playful at times.

Female Desexed, 3 Years 4 Months Kimba is a sweet, affectionate girl who loves cuddles. She needs a home where her humans are around a lot, as she can be a little anxious. She also needs an extremely secure yard Kimba with high fencing, as she can scale wire fences. American Staffordshire Terrier LOST YOUR DOG OR CAT? THE RSPCA IS THE POUND FOR THE BENDIGO CITY COUNCIL.

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

RECORDS

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

JAYCO 19.6 Outback 2015. Solar, ensuite, oven, off road suspension, etc. Presents really well. $40,250 Ph 0407 335 991 GOLDSTREAM Wing 2 Off Road Camper Van EC $19,500 Ph 0490 123 029

MECHANICS

COMPLETE CAR CARE

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

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

WRECKING

FREE 3&.07"- 0' 6/8"/5&% 7&)*$-&4

AUTO

2003 Nissan Pulsar, Man, 1 owner, Very good cond, Reg 05/19, RWC. $2000 ono Ph 0408 827 343 (SAZ931)

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Call 5446 1384 or 5446 1820 Wayne on 0413 774 717 LMCT 10992 Kayne on 0459 652 963 "EESFTT 6QQFS 3E &BHMFIBXL

AUTO

2005 LandCruiser Prado Pilbara. Auto, diesel, Reg & RWC, Complete service, T/belt replaced, A1 cond, Electric braking system, selling due to upgrade $14,000 (UER634) Ph 0409 968 977

Unwanted Cars, Trailers, Batteries, Alloy Mags. Pick up FEE $ on WHITEGOODS Ph 0484 932 195

FALCON AU V8, 1 tonner, 1 Owner, New tyres, work ute. $1990 PST154 Ph 0401 915 906

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

AUTO

FREE REMOVAL

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

AUTO

VACC PRE PURCHASE INSPECTIONS ROADWORTHY CERTIFICATES Jamie Hackett Motors Ph 5446 8635

VE Commodore wagon, 2009 International, auto, 168,880 kms, $9890 with RWC Ph 0427 508 636 (XLY-270) 2014 NISSAN NAVARA, 6 SPEED MANUAL, HARD TOP, and Roof Racks, 72,000ks (Reg 1AA 4CW) $24,000 PHONE 0457 086 696

FIAT DUCATO/JAYCO MOTORHOME, 3L TURBO DIESEL 8M long, 5 speed auto, 18,000Ks, Slide out bed. As New $129,000 Ph 0402 844 870 Bendigo

MECHANICS VOLVO MERCEDES BENZ BMW VOLKSWAGEN PEUGEOT

Service & Repair Specialists Jamie Hackett Motors Ph 5446 8635

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, $28,990 Phone 0408414990 (VGTI07)

CAPTIVA TURBO DIESEL 7 2007 AUTO 7 SEATER Black. Side steps, cruise control, New tyres & windscreen, RWC. Elec windows, A/C, Cental locking, Great condition, 180,000ks. Reg (1OQ5CT) 2019. $8500 ONO Ph 0437 522 387

AUTO TY

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AUST

BENDIGO ROADWORTHY CENTRE

â&#x20AC;¢ Mechanical Repairs â&#x20AC;¢ Servicing â&#x20AC;¢ Lpg Servicing & Repairs

LOG

BOOK

SERVICE

$125

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)

from

5441 2209

Servicing new and old makes and models

MON-SAT 10AM-4PM, SUN & PUB HOLS 10AM-12PM WWW.RSPCAVIC.ORG.AU

Cnr Murphy St & Jewell Crt Bendigo 5441 1088 â&#x20AC;¢ wheelzplus.com.au

PIPER LANE, EAST BENDIGO

CARAVANS & TRAILERS

CARAVANS WANTED

AUTO

ADOPT-A-PET

PINE cot with mattress, very solid $30 Ph 0448 800 285 PINE High Back Vinyl Seat Stool $10 Phone 5442 3042

2 ROY COURT CALIFORNIA GULLY Sat & Sun 8am - 4pm Moving Sale, Kids, Clothes, Toys, Books, Linen, Furniture, Kitchenware, Camping

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On track for success

THE Bendigo region will chase more premiership success at the Athletics Victoria shield final on Saturday at Melbourne’s Lakeside Stadium. An action-packed program in the Albert Park precinct kicks off at 9am and winds up after 7.30pm. The Bendigo squad of more than 60 includes athletes from Bendigo Harriers, Bendigo University, Eaglehawk and South Bendigo. On the track, athletes will vie for points in the 3000 metre steeplechase, sprint hurdles, 2000m walk, 100m, 1500m, and 400m. The finale to the shield duel will be the 4 x 100m relay. Many of Bendigo’s in-form stars will compete in long jump, discus, javelin, or pole vault.

The top teams after 12 rounds are bound for the final. A year ago, Bendigo was women’s 40-plus champion. A strong line-up chasing back-to-back wins includes Eaglehawk clubmates Barb Bryant and Kathryn Heagney, South Bendigo’s Joan Self and Carol Coad, University’s Andrea Smith and Bendigo Harriers’ distance running ace Anne Buckley. Opponents in the women’s 40-plus category are Glenhuntly, Diamond Valley, Athletics Waverley, Ringwood, Western Athletics, Keilor St-Bernard’s, Ballarat and Geelong. The Bendigo region will also compete in men’s open division two, women’s open division two, 40-plus men, under-20 men, under-20 women, under-18 men,

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Suns in close struggle ROUND 12 action in the Bendigo District Cricket Association first grade competition sees several matches evenly poised as sides look to secure a place in this season’s finals. In a game the inconsistent Maristians really need to win to stay in contention for the finals, the side failed to live up to the expectations of their supporters, and after winning the toss, the fifth–placed Suns opted to bat first, but struggled on the QEO wicket. Maristians eventually reached 151 from just over 77 overs, with Andrew Chalkley top scoring with a well compiled 45, while at the bottom of the order, Ryan Haythorpe made 44, his best result with the bat this season. Chalkley’s knock came from 91 balls and included six boundaries, and Cam Taylor (15) and fellow opener James Vlaemick (10) were the only other recognised batsmen to make double figures, with young tail ender Darcy Bakes left not out on 11. All five Strathfieldsaye

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EVEN CONTEST: Action from last weekend’s 800 metre racing. under-18 women, under-14 boys and under-14 girls. Ballarat and Geelong are in the same age groups. Fields for the finals have drawn athletes from as far afield as Glenhuntly, Nunawading,

Essendon, Collingwood, Melbourne University, Box Hill, Dandenong, Keilor St Bernards, Mentone, Richmond, Preston, Yarra Ranges, Old Scotch Collegians, Brunswick and Frankston.

Junior golfers hit out in ideal conditions JUNIOR golfers enjoyed near perfect conditions as they battled one another in last weekend’s Evolution Copy Print Solutions Central Victorian Junior Masters and Golf Central Victoria Junior Championships at Neangar Park. Belvoir Park’s Jazy Roberts backed up her first round of 77 with an 80, to take out both the Central Victorian Junior Masters and the Golf Central Victoria Junior Championships

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with a total of 157. Jazy also won the girls nett event with a score of 153. The boy’s section was hotly contested with eight players within five shots of the lead after round one. Neangar Park’s Jarrett Miles held his nerve and closed out the championship with a fine round of 70, giving him a 36-hole total of one-under par 141. Runner up was Hill Top’s Matt Miller,

with solid rounds of 73 and 71 - 144. Jarrett was also crowned the Golf Central Victoria Junior Champion for the second time running, having won the event in 2018. This event is only open to boys that are members of local clubs. Also completing a double act was fellow Neangar Park player Morten Hafkamp. Golfers came across the state to take part in the championships.

CONSISTENT: Sandun Ranathunga.

The first madison carnival was held in 1972, when cyclists Keith Oliver and Bob Whetters etched their names into the history books as the first winners of the iconic madison race. The pair went on to win the event three years in a row, and remain the only combination to achieve such a remarkable feat, although the legendary Stephen Pate was part of four winning combinations between 1997 and 2000. The first Bendigo Gift winner, back in 1947, was Don Cameron, and one of the madison’s trademarks has been the long involvement of firstly Apex, and then the Lions Club of Bendigo over the past 48 years. Mr Sinnott said he hoped the Bendigo business community would get behind the concept of the Hall of Fame luncheon as a great way to join together and celebrate the sports of cycling and athletics in the lead up to one of Bendigo’s busiest and most exciting weekends of the year. “The Bendigo International Madison Carnival is first and foremost a community event, organised by community members for the benefit of our great city. “Our event is acclaimed worldwide, and athletes have high praise for the standard of competition, the way our event is organised, the friendliness and support of the Bendigo community, and for Bendigo itself.” The inaugural Bendigo International Madison Hall of Fame luncheon will be held at the Shamrock Hotel, on Friday, March 8, from 12pm, with the event capped at 120 guests. Tickets cost just $65, or $600 for a table of 10, and are available from Bendigo Tourism, or by visiting www.bendigotourism. com/bendigo-international-madison-2019.

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bowlers took a wicket as the Jets looked to cash in on the Suns’ disappointing batting display. Savith Priyan took 3-19 from his 26 overs, and at stumps, the Jets were 0-4. Second-placed Huntly North Epsom met fourth-placed Sandhurst at Bendigo Door Centre Oval in another crucial match. Huntly North Epsom continue to defy their early season sceptics, making a

competitive 207 from 51 overs after being 2-40 early on in the innings. HNE’s best was the consistent Sandun Ranathunga, who was run out for a superb 95. He faced 227 balls and struck six boundaries and two sixes in a classy display. His partnership with Danushka Wijemanna, who made 57 from 89 balls, was a highlight of the day. The pair put on 90 vital runs for the

third wicket, but HNE would be regretting three run outs and a failure by some of the side’s top batsmen ahead of Sandhurst’s reply. Elsewhere, Bendigo made 195 against Bendigo United who are 3/27 in reply; Eaglehawk crashed to just 137 against Kangaroo Flat, who collapsed to be 6/45 at stumps; and White Hills made 191 against Golden Square, who were 0/29 at stumps on day one.

THE Maiden Gully YCW Eagles are gearing up for a big year in both football and netball. The senior football team wants to improve on last year’s season, where they lost the preliminary final, and have kept the nucleus of that side together while adding a number of recruits. Among the signings raring to go in 2019 are Galen Munari, Matt Gray, Darby Graham and Dylan Morris (from Sandhurst), Alex Pearson (from Kangaroo Flat), and past players Matt Waterson and Dylan Pierce. The seniors will again be coached by Wayne Mitrovic, with Ben Rodda in charge of the reserves and Nick Patching the under U18s.

The netballers will field 16 teams across the LVFNL and BSNA competitions, with three new teams playing in BSNA and also an U13 team in the LVFNL. To support these teams MGYCW welcome new and returning coaches including Benita Swatton (A and B grade LVFNL), Janelle Wilson (C Grade), Paige Combridge (C Res) and Christie Griffiths (17/U LVFNL). Registrations for junior players are now open on the MGYCW Eagles website. The junior club still welcomes any new players with the club still on the hunt for more coaches in particular for the U14 and U13 girls’ sides.

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Madison honours

THE Bendigo International Madison will honour some of the event’s greatest achievers and most valued contributors at the inaugural Hall of Fame luncheon to be held on Friday, March 8. The event will be held in conjunction with the famous Maillot Jaune Club, established in 1998 by former champion track and road racing cyclists to provide a social environment for former riders, and support the sport they share a passion for. The lunch will feature a panel session including former madison winner and now national cycling coach Tim Decker, together with fellow madison winner Kel O’Brien and international star Christian Grassmann. The launch fulfills a long held ambition of the Bendigo International Madison committee, and chairman Warren Sinnott said the event’s rich and proud history meant there were many past champions and administrators worthy of consideration for inclusion in the Hall of Fame. “Since 1972, the Bendigo International Madison has been a highlight on the cycling and athletics calendar, with competitors drawn to our great city from across the world, for some of the greatest racing on offer,” Mr Sinnott said. “We have seen some truly remarkable athletes in this time, but the Bendigo International Madison Hall of Fame is not just about acknowledging our past winners. “There have been many contributors to the event’s continued success, and our hall of fame will rightly seek to also pay tribute to some of the wonderful people who have played their part in ensuring the Madison has continued to be held in such high regard, right around the world.” Continued Page 26

Dynamic duo sign on again BENDIGO Braves’ women’s championship defence just entered a new phase, with the club this week announcing the re-signing of local basketball royalty Gabe Richards and Kelly Wilson (pictured) for the upcoming NBL1 season. Wilson returns after last weekend securing a WNBL title with Canberra Capitals, while Richards suits up following a year off from the WNBL, and last season with the Braves averaging 15.9 points per game. Head coach Megan Moody said the pair were a crucial piece of the puzzle, and are the most formidable duo in the league. Their signings mark a series of player announcements for both the men and women’s sides, with the first bounce of the season on March 31 against the Melbourne Tigers. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN

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