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Nothing like a Dame ROYAL fever has taken hold at Bendigo Tramways. The team has transformed Tram No.15 into the Royal Express as a nod to the Tudors to Windsors exhibition at the Bendigo Art Gallery. The Royal Express will grace city streets as a Vintage Talking Tram throughout the week, and will host an Evening with the Dame on Saturday nights. For more information about An Evening with the Dame visit www.bendigotramways.com
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THE much-maligned Napier Street roadworks are due for completion by the middle of the year, according to a Department of Transport spokesperson. In its latest update, Regional Roads Victoria said that the upgrade of the Lyons Street intersection is underway. The roadworks started in June 2017, with the state government saying the project was “always going to be a two-year job.”
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The works have been delivered in stages, with three separate contractors working on each of the stages. Weeroona College Bendigo has been in the middle of the roadworks for some time, but principal Leanne Preece said the short term pain will be for long term gain. “I’ve been concerned about Napier Street for a long time. The
students will have to use lights to cross the road once the works are done and that will make things a lot safer,” Ms Preece said. Weeroona College Bendigo is hoping students will take advantage of the nearby Bendigo Creek Trail as a way to get to school. “The track is beautiful and I’ve even taken to riding an electric bike to school because I got sick of
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the traffic,” Ms Preece said. The school will be recognising National Ride2School Day today with a special barbecue breakfast to encourage students to use the trail. The $30.4 million Napier Street upgrade involves a duplication of Napier Street between Weeroona Avenue and Hall Street. Upon completion, the new
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road is expected to improve traffic flow and provide a safer road network. “We know roadworks can be frustrating, but an upgrade of this scale takes time and Bendigo will reap the benefits for many years to come,” a government spokesperson said. The next phase of works includes asphalting between Lyons Street and Weeroona Avenue, the installation of channel and storm water drains and a new pedestrian crossing near Grace Street.
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WORK started this week on a major conservation project to preserve the Queen Elizabeth Oval cottage, one of Bendigo’s historically important buildings. The $450,000 project is a partnership between the City of Greater Bendigo and the Victorian government. Council’s Andy Walker said many people may not realise the cottage is actually two buildings that have been linked together over time. “The two buildings are the Public Works Office built in 1858 and QEO cottage which was built in the 1890s to house the QEO’s green keeper,” Mr Walker said. “Works to the original Public Works Office section of the building will include installation of timber flooring, internal hard plaster works, restoration of doors and architraves, repainting, roof repairs, electrical upgrade, restoration of sandstone base and brickwork repairs
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of older adults in the community to improve physical and mental wellbeing. “We are looking for community members aged 50 or over who are actively involved and would like to be part of the committee,” Ms Kelly said. “Members will need to demonstrate their ability to represent the views and needs of older adults at regular committee meetings.
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FEDERAL Member for Bendigo Lisa Chesters has denounced the federal government’s decision to reject a funding application for Bendigo Airport. The proposed redevelopment would have updated the terminal building and provided supporting infrastructure. “These upgrades include new departure and arrival areas, airside food and retail outlets, airline offices, improved car parking, security equipment and more,” Ms Chesters said.
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on Monday to Saturday and afternoon flights from Sydney to Bendigo on Sunday to Friday. Ms Chesters highlighted her disappointment in Bendigo not receiving money from the Build-
ing Better Regions Fund, particularly given the current terminal has capacity to seat only 30 of the 50 who will fly the route. “I thought it was a no-brainer, a given,” Ms Chesters said. “Now that this hasn’t been funded, when parliament resumes in April, I will be asking why and campaigning really hard to see the funding flow for this project,” she said. Current regulations dictate that passengers or their baggage do not require screening, but it is likely they will be screened when they arrive at Sydney Airport.
The Director of Strategy and Growth at The City of Greater Bendigo Bernie O’Sullivan said Bendigo Airport has all of the Aviation and Maritime Security approvals to support the commencement of flights. “Bendigo Airport will hire an additional five or six part time staff to cater for Qantas flights,” Mr O’Sullivan said. “Qantas will also have staff to operate the aircraft, plus a third party will coordinate the ground handling and baggage requirements on behalf of Qantas,” he said.
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READY TO PLAY: Anthony Callea visited Bendigo this week. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN
Capital stage is set for an Australian Idol ANTHONY Callea was in Bendigo this week to promote his next tour Unplugged and Unfiltered. Callea first came to major stardom in Australia as the runner-up in the 2004 season of Australian Idol. Songs he performed on the
program, such as The Prayer, I Saw Her Standing There, and I Want to Know What Love Is, demonstrated his warmth and versatility as a singer and performer. Anthony’s debut single The Prayer became Australia’s highest and fastest selling single ever on
release and was the number one ARIA single of 2005. His seventh album ARIA Number 1 Hits in Symphony debuted at number one on the ARIA Albums Chart in September 2017 and ensured Anthony’s place alongside Australian contemporaries John
Farnham, Keith Urban, Silverchair and Jimmy Barnes. He has also toured with Celine Dion, Diana Ross and Whitney Houston and performed for the late Pavarotti. Unplugged and Unfiltered will be at the Capital Theatre, May 24.
AN application to develop Harveys Lane in Jackass Flat was approved at Wednesday’s council meeting. The 6.48 hectare site with primary frontage to Harveys Lane was endorsed six votes to two, making way for a 72-lot subdivision at the site. Council documents reveal the subdivision would occur in four stages, with lots ranging from 335 square metres to 976 square metres. The proposal revealed that the majority of vegetation on the site would be removed, with the exception of areas identified for reserves. This would equate to 0.229 hectares of vegetation cleared. Grounds of objection for the plan included the loss of the semi-rural setting, loss of wildlife, a lack of bike paths and increased traffic. Council concluded that the development of this site aligns with the Jackass Flat Local Structure Plan 2007 and provides for all types of suburban housing. One of resident’s major concerns arose from increased traffic in the area. Planning documents show that the project’s developer would be required to undertake a Traffic Impact Assessment to determine whether any intersection works are required at Harveys Lane and Edwards Road.
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BENDIGO’S faith community has united in the wake of the horrific events that took place in Christchurch, New Zealand last week. Fifty people were killed and another 50 wounded in a terror attack on two mosques in the city. The Bendigo Islamic Association and Bendigo Islamic Community Centre released a joint statement saying, “the Muslim
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messages of peace, inclusion and harmony.” The chair of Bendigo’s Interfaith Council Monsignor Frank Marriott has called for faiths in Bendigo to come together and encouraged the use of dialogue as the way forward. “The Bendigo Interfaith Council calls upon all Bendigo residents to offer support and pray for our fellow Muslim Bendigonians. Make them feel welcome. Offer them friendship. Invite to them share a cuppa,” he said.
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The Bendigo Islamic Association and Bendigo Islamic Community Centre invites everyone in Bendigo to join them in holding a prayer vigil to honour the victims and families of the Christchurch attack. All faith elders from the Bendigo Interfaith Council will be conducting a prayer or ceremony according to their traditions. The vigil will be held today at the Strathdale Community Hall, 155 Crook Street, Strathdale at 6.30pm.
FILIPINO FIESTA RETURNS THE Pyramid Hill Fiesta is on this Saturday from 2pm to 8pm at the Kelly Park precinct. Just an hour’s drive north of Bendigo, Pyramid Hill has a population of some 500 people. Pyramid Hill has been revitalised by the strong presence of Filipino people who make up 20 per cent of the population. An example of their happy integration with the locals is the Pyramid Hill Fiesta, which has been a highlight in the town since 2015. Very much a joint exercise, the fiesta also reflects the enthusiasm of local community clubs, schools and many businesses. The fiesta features music, dance, costumes, children’s activities and a variety of food, including Filipino street food and non–alcoholic beverages. The highlight of the day is the Filipino-inspired Santacruzan Parade. Details at www.pyramidhillfiesta.com
ROADWORKS ON CALDER SINGLE lane closures will be in place on sections of the Calder Highway and freeway as crews install safety barriers between Kangaroo Flat and Harcourt. Works will be carried out in both directions, daily between 7am and 6pm until July. Traffic controllers will be on site, minor delays are expected and speed will be set at 40 kilometres per hour for the safety of the community and road workers. VicRoads request drivers to stay alert, be patient and slow down. All works are weather dependant so dates and times may change. For the latest traffic information around the state visit traffic.vicroads.vic.gov.au or download the VicTraffic app via your app store. GAME ON: Students from primary schools in the region joined in the games. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN
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A week of diversity and fun at college IT is Cultural Diversity Week at Bendigo Senior Secondary College. The week is an annual event at BSSC designed to highlight and celebrate the diverse cultures represented at the college, the vibrant language other than English program, and the sense
of inclusion fostered by students and staff. There are several lunchtime events throughout the week, as well as the annual Multicultural Immersion Day for local primary school children. On Tuesday, 130 primary students from across Bendigo
joined students at the BSSC language centre for a day of fun activities facilitated by BSSC’s Aboriginal, Chinese and Karen students. Wednesday was language day, and featured a celebration of the languages studied at BSSC, with food, cultural activi-
ties, dance and music. Harmony Day included food, live music and inclusion activities in the Ulumbarra Plaza. The fun continues today from 1pm with a showcase of cuisines and cultures, with food stalls, live music and dance in the Ulumbarra Plaza.
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HISTORY LESSON: Terry Davidson with his letters. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN
Favourite things FOR a special treat venture to the Bendigo Library and explore the latest exhibition of the Bendigo Historical Society. Go upstairs and take a wander through the stacks where you’ll find the glass display cases, which currently hold the favourite items of the society’s members. Inspired by the collection manager, Kay MacGregor, society members have chosen items which have particularly piqued their interest. Terry Davidson was in-
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of fare advertising the menu of the Old Kentucky Kafeteria, which was located on the Gillies pie shop corner. Fourpence would get you a jolly good cup of tea. Other exhibitions include a doll collection, chocolate boxes, an army chaplain’s uniform and photographs of a horse-drawn cab company run by Mrs Charlotte Jackson after her husband and son enlisted in the First World War. My Favourite Things in the Bendigo Historical Society Collection runs until June 30.
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THORNE Harbour Health received a $10,000 grant on Monday to facilitate four alcohol and drug free events during the upcoming Bendigo Queer Film Festival. “This small grant will help make sure that this festival is part of a very successful message about health and wellbeing,” Minister for Mental Health Martin Foley said. “What we do know is that
our LGBTI community is disproportionally represented when it comes to alcohol and drug misuse,” he said. The Bendigo Queer Film Festival will run as part of the first ever Bendigo Pride Festival, which begins on March 29. Thorne Harbour Health was formed in 1983 to support the health needs of the LGBTI community to ensure all individuals are treated with dignity. Director of Services at Thorne Harbour Health Caro-
line Gillespie said she was delighted to receive this grant. “It allows us to provide a space for greater inclusion for our LGBTI people to have some conversations about harm reduction and reducing alcohol and other drug use,” Ms Gillespie said. This grant is part of the state government’s Ice Action Plan, which has awarded 52 community grants totalling more than $500,000 in the past four years.
GOOD NEWS: Martin Foley announced a grant of $10,000 on Monday.
Labor promises housing spend THE Shadow Minister for Housing and Homelessness, Senator Doug Cameron, visited Bendigo on Tuesday to discuss a community housing program the Labor Party will commit to if elected into government. It has pledged to extend the National Rental Affordability Scheme to provide incentives for the construction of 250,000 new homes at 20 per cent below the market rate as part of a community housing initiative. “One in 10 of the employees building those homes will be an apprentice,” Mr Cameron said as he spoke at Bendigo TAFE’s Charleston Road campus. “This will be good for the TAFE system, good for young people and good for people trying to find housing in the Bendigo area,” he said. Mr Cameron admitted that building 250,000 dwellings wouldn’t solve the current community housing crisis, as he esti-
mated that up to 500,000 community houses are needed immediately. “Our community housing and public housing sector has a density of housing of 3.7 per cent, compared to the United Kingdom which has 30 per cent community and public housing,” he said. There are 1669 social housing dwellings in Bendigo, according to data taken from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare website, representing nearly five per cent of the dwellings in the area. Mr Cameron said the Labor Party would spend upwards of $6 billion on the project in its lifetime, with a plan to build 20,000 homes in its first term of government if elected. “When you get a roof over your head, you can get your kids educated better, kids are kept out of the jail system and you have security and a position where a family can build,” Mr Cameron said.
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IN BENDIGO: Senator Doug Cameron. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN Once built, the properties would be available to rent to eligible Australians, including those on low and moderate incomes. The community hous-
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VICTORIA’S Minister for Mental Health, Equality and Creative Industries Martin Foley visited Bendigo last Monday to endorse a $3.5 million Aboriginal Mental Health Traineeship Program. The program allows Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people the chance to undertake a paid traineeship while studying for a degree in mental health. “This traineeship program aims to not only help boost numbers but also encourage more Aboriginal people to consider a career in mental health services,” Mr Foley said. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics 2016 Census data, more than 2000 Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people call Bendigo home, making up 1.5 per cent of the city’s population. The three-year program pays trainees to work under supervision in Victorian health services while they are supported to complete a Bachelor of Health Science (Mental Health)
from Charles Sturt University. It aims to helps grow a mental health workforce that can provide culturally safe and responsive mental health care for Aboriginal Victorians. Bendigo Health is a partner in this traineeship program, with Christine Cummins from the Mental Health Professional Development Unit encouraged by the program’s prospects. “We haven’t had many people who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander employed into a professional role in mental health services in this region, so this is actually creating that opportunity,” Ms Cummins said. “We see this as an opportunity to grow a workforce that has been very limited on the ground,” she said. Bendigo Health was awarded two of the 10 traineeship positions available in Victoria, with the program’s success determining whether it continues in the future.
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Champions gather VOLUNTEER Fire Brigades Victoria and the Country Fire Authority have once again teamed up for the Rural State Championships. The championships take place on April 6 and 7 at the Tom Flood Sports Centre in Bendigo. Graeme Pearce has been to his fair share of Rural State Championship events, having first joined the Mandurang CFA when he was 16 years old. “A call came from the
captain’s wife because there was no fire station. There was a fire in Junortoun. They rang my mum and said, ‘would Graeme be available to attend a fire?’, Mr Pearce recounted. “I was straight out of the paddock and the truck came down and I said ‘you beauty’.” “I thought I was going to fight my first fire,” Mr Pearce said. “The captain grabbed an old knapsack and said
this is your 100 yards, don’t let the fire get across this track. That was my introduction to the CFA,” he said. Mandurang has been competing in the Rural State Championships for 70 years, with Mr Pearce last competing when he was 75 years old. The event will see Victoria’s best demonstrate their skills and competitiveness as the Brigade Championships are hosted by Bendigo
for the first time in 14 years. The Urban Championships have been held in Bendigo more than 30 times, however the Rural Championships have not been held in the city since 2005. It’s estimated about 100 brigades from across Victoria will be represented in the championships. There will be about 1000 competitors and 2000 support people and spectators.
Bootcamp at the tech school FIFTY students from Bendigo secondary schools gathered at the new Bendigo Tech School on Friday to attend a student ambassador bootcamp. A tech school ambassador is a leadership position for students who are passionate about science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics. Bendigo Tech School director Graeme Wiggins said the ambassadors play an important role in influencing other young people and the community to engage with technology, as well as inform the tech school’s
learning programs. “Ambassadors are leaders who understand the importance of technology to their future and want to help others to explore the possibilities of new and emerging technologies,” Mr Wiggins said. Throughout 2019 the ambassadors will be meeting fortnightly, facilitated by young industry mentors. “We are committed to supporting students to develop agency to design their own programs and events,” Mr Wiggins said. “At the student ambassador
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LOCAL people with disability, their families, carers and disability service providers will come together on Wednesday to call for urgent changes to the National Disability Insurance Scheme. The NDIS Make it Work forum will see local people with a disability, families, carers, and disability service providers participate in a Q&A style panel to discuss what is working with
the NDIS in Bendigo, where the scheme is falling down, and what the local disability community expects. The forum is one of a series being held across Australia by grassroots campaign Every Australian Counts. Every Australian Counts spokesperson Kirsten Deane said while the NDIS is working well for some people and transforming lives, it is not yet work-
ing well for everyone. “For many people the NDIS has really changed their lives. It has finally delivered the support they have needed to get out and do the things they want to do,” Ms Deane said. “But too many people are missing out on the benefits the NDIS can deliver. The system is bureaucratic and too difficult for people and providers to navigate. People are waiting too
long for support while others are missing out altogether and falling through the cracks. That has to change. “We all want it work. These problems have to be fixed so people can finally get the support they so desperately need.” The forum is on Wednesday, March 27 from 10.30am until 12.30pm at the Long Gully Community Centre, 23-29 Havilah Road, Long Gully.
Morning tea marks 40 years BENDIGO Health’s Intensive Care Auxiliary marked its 40th anniversary with a morning tea of its members on Tuesday. In the past four decades, the auxiliary has raised more than $1.5 million for the unit. Much of these funds have been for equipment and patient comforts along with scholarships for staff, including three this year. Auxiliary secretary Beth Benbow, who is also the president of the Bendigo Health Combined Auxiliaries, described her involvement as a “joyous commitment”. She became the auxiliary’s second president following her mother, Iris, who was the founder of the auxiliary and in-
SUPPORT TEAM: The auxiliary ladies marked 40 years of service. volved for more than 35 years. Today there are about 12
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Bendigo Weekly – Friday, March 22, 2019
Young drivers on road to a safer journey YOUNG adult drivers or parents of young drivers are encouraged to attend a Bendigo Community Road Safety Forum to improve their understanding of road safety. City of Greater Bendigo mayor and chair of the forum Margaret O’Rourke said there are still plenty of places available to attend the free forum which will take place from 6pm to 8.30pm on Tuesday, April 2 at the Engine Room, 58 View Street Bendigo. “The forum is hosting this event for young drivers because we know they are consistently over-represented in Victorian road fatalities and crashes,” Cr O’Rourke said. “Research shows that the main causes of the accidents and fatalities include inexperience, exposure to challenging conditions such as late-night driving, multiple passengers, drink and drug driving, driving while fatigued, mobile phone use and disobeying road rules by speeding, tailgating and failing to give way.” Cr O’Rourke said young people often drive older cars that have less safety features. “This is a great opportunity to come along and gain a good understanding of how inexperience can be fatal or life changing when mistakes are made,” she said. “Participants will hear direct from our guest speakers who have experienced first-hand the effects of road trauma.” Master of Ceremonies for the forum is Bendigo Highway Patrol Sergeant Mick McCrann and there will be an opportunity to win free driving lessons or fuel cards on the night. Register online at www.yobendigo. com.au
“Labor’s your car, your choice policy just makes sense. Central Victorian car owners will have more choice and their mechanics will have access to the technical data required. Just another reason to vote Labor at the next election,” — Lisa Chesters MP, Federal Member for Bendigo
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Modern cars are computers on wheels, and every day, independent mechanics are dealing with the software that runs them. From suspension control to anti-lock braking, parking guidance to smart cruise control, the typical passenger vehicle has 25 to 50 central processing units. But independent mechanics face a problem: when it comes to fixing your car, they don’t get the same information as an authorised dealer. For years now, most manufacturers have refused to give independent mechanics access to the same information that they provide to those in their own networks. The result for drivers is higher prices and less choice. Labor has announced a plan to stick up for regional car owners and independent mechanics. We plan to make car manufacturers share their technical information so that vehicles can be serviced by any mechanic. Without mandatory data-sharing, small business will suffer, consumers will pay more, and there will be less choice.
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Bendigo Weekly – Friday, March 22, 2019
Divers make light work of cleaning DIVING specialists have carried out routine tank cleaning works at three water treatment plants in the Coliban Water region. Community operations manager Mick Dunne said divers are employed once a year to clean the tanks at the Bendigo, Kyneton and Castlemaine plants to maintain water quality. “Over the course of the year there is a build-up of lime sediment at the bottom of the tanks which has to be removed to prevent it from getting into our water network,” Mr Dunne said. “Lime is a mineral that is used in the water treatment process to adjust the pH of the water and control acidity. “The divers use specialist equipment, which looks a bit like a giant vacuum cleaner, to suck the sediment off the base of the tank and pump it into
one of our holding lagoons.” The divers also carry out a detailed visual assessment of the condition of the tank liner and record video footage to show the cleaning works and the tank condition. “The clear water storage tank at our Bendigo plant can hold 40 megalitres, which is the equivalent volume of 20 Olympic-sized swimming pools. It takes around five days to clean the tank and carry out the condition assessment,” Mr Dunne said. “When the lime is pumped into the lagoon it is mixed with the solids that are removed in the water treatment process. Once it has dried out the remaining sludge is removed and reused in soil products.” The tank cleaning works started in February and were completed in less than three weeks. HAPPY DAYS: Staff and students are very pleased with the train and bulldozer. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN
Support for school BENDIGO Special Developmental School received specialised medical equipment from a support body this week. The equipment comes in the shape of a large train and large bulldozer and are gifted to one school a year from across Australia and New Zealand. The equipment, costing about
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$40,000, is purpose-built to support the therapy needs of children with a range of disabilities and medical conditions, and is being donated as part of the Niagara Fairyland Centre philanthropic initiative. Principal Kirshy McAinch said the school was very excited and humbled to be selected to receive these goods.
Fosterville Gold Mine Mining Licence Extension Notification to Landholders This notification is to inform landholders of an application to extend Fosterville Gold Mine’s Mining Licence MIN5404. In recent times, Fosterville Gold Mine (FGM) has experienced record production and continued growth, with a prosperous outlook for the future. Predictive modelling indicates that mineralised zones within the mine lease exhibit significant resource and reserve growth potential, with multiple zones of high grade economic mineralisation open ended and untested at depth. The extension of MIN5404 to the south and north will allow access to extensions of known mineralisation that have the potential to yield significant mineral reserves. MIN5404 An application for the proposed Mining Licence (MIN) Extension to MIN5404 was submitted to the Department of Jobs, Precincts and Regions (DJPR) in October 2018. The application was submitted by Fosterville Gold Mine Pty Ltd, wholly owned by Kirkland Lake Gold Ltd (KL Gold) and is for a licence term equal to that of the current MIN5404. The application comprises a total extension area of 11.3 km² and will extend the current MIN5404 total area from 17.2 km² to 28.5km². MIN5404 has recently been renewed and will expire on 24th August 2035. The proposed variation area includes private land and Company owned land (Figure 1). The private land is zoned rural living zone, rural conservation zone and farming zone, all entirely within the Greater City of Bendigo Shire, Central Victoria. Work Program Details The extension to the mining licence area MIN5404 is required for the following proposed works: • Supporting development (drill platforms) • Development and infrastructure The infrastructure developed will be utilised as an underground drilling platform with the intention to prove up Mineral Resources extending from the current MIN5404 into the newly proposed areas. Subsequent to successful definition of resources, development of workings to access and mine the resource will be required. The underground mining will be undertaken using standard hard rock mining techniques with all material being extracted and delivered to the surface via current mine portals.
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“Kangaroo Flat Rotary and Uncle Bob’s Bendigo have joined with the school to pay for the freight of the equipment from Queensland, and as a tribute to these community service clubs, their logos will be embroided onto the equipment, and members of these clubs will be on hand to see the presentation,” Ms McAinch said.
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YMCA merger a win for all TWO of the oldest YMCA associations in Victoria, Bendigo Regional YMCA and YMCA Victoria, have announced their intention to merge. This will bring more resources, skills and experience to YMCA’s service delivery in the Bendigo region. The merger will include the children’s programs delivered at the Lightning Reef Early Learning Centre and eight out of school hours care services, along with youth services and recreation management at the Peter Krenz Leisure Centre. Bendigo YMCA CEO Jane Robson said the merger would bring growth opportunities to the region. “As a national YMCA movement, we are all looking to work more closely together to better align our mission and impact,” Ms Robson said. “This is an exciting opportunity to integrate our local knowledge to achieve the YMCA’s vision in Bendigo.” YMCA Victoria CEO, Peter Burns, said the commitment to the Y Service Clubs, staff, volunteers and the community would remain as strong as ever and that the new structure would better support YMCA’s national belief in the power of inspired young people. “YMCA Victoria operates 30 children’s services and more than 20 major recreational contracts across Melbourne and regional Victoria,” he said. “This merger will allow us to share our resources and talent better than ever before, and provide even more young people opportunities to develop both personally and professionally across our movement.”
Bendigo Weekly – Friday, March 22, 2019
More than a bike ride
THE Make A Wish Foundation has a saying “To make the impossible possible”. They have helped children become iron men and meet dinosaurs, made it snow in Cairns and even made a unicorn fly. Every day six families around Australia discover their child has a life-threatening medical condition. Make A Wish is committed to bringing the healing power of laughter and smiles of a wish to every one of these sick children. Make A Wish wishes are vital. They build resilience and together with medical treatment, give seriously ill children the best chance of survival. Each unique wish journey brings really sick kids much needed hope for the future, strength to face the challenges of their illness, and joy from their incredible wish experience. It’s all thanks to the amazing Wish Force – a collective force of kind individuals, businesses, partners, local communities and wonderful volunteers – that we’re able to make lifechanging wishes come true. Our son Bailey was one of these children. Born in 2003, Bailey, known as Bays, was in and out of hospital all his life with a rare illness known as Dravet Syndrome. While in The Royal Children’s Hospital Melbourne, we met the Make A Wish team and were advised that Bailey would be able to make a wish with the Foundation. But on Friday, January 13, 2012 our lives changed forever,
RIDING FOR A CAUSE: The Tunga Six cycling team. when we lost Bailey suddenly. No goodbye, no holding hands, gone. One of the most precious part of our lives was gone just like that and that pain of loss hurts today as much it did the day we lost Bailey. Time doesn’t heal all things. Bailey never got to make his wish – until now. Never before has this happened, a wish from a child who
has passed away. Yes I made Bailey’s wish for him and in his honour. Our Tunga Six cycle team set off on Saturday, March 2 on a 1200 kilometre bicycle ride over eight days around Victoria, finishing at the Bendigo International Madison on Sunday, March 10. Why? Bays’ Wish that’s why. We set out to raise as much public awareness and funds as we could, so that other children
with life threatening illnesses can have their wishes come true. And to also fulfil Bailey’s wish. This was not just another fund raising bike ride – it was so much more. This was a wish coming true in so many ways. The ride may be done, but donations can still be made at https://bayswish.everydayhero. com/au/bays-wish – Roger Fuller
EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST: POSITIVE AGEING ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Elmore Roundtable Come and share information about local organisations, current activities, events and opportunities within Elmore and surrounds. City of Greater Bendigo Whipstick Ward Councillors James Williams, Andrea Metcalf and Malcolm Pethybridge together with the Elmore Progress Association invite residents to participate in an Elmore Roundtable to explore what’s great about their local community. For registration and catering purposes, please RSVP by Friday March 29. Phone 5434 6000 or visit https://cogb.formstack.com/forms/elmoreroundtable
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When: Tuesday April 2 Time: 6pm to 8pm Where: Elmore Football Clubrooms (Elmore Rec Reserve), Simmie Street, Elmore
The Committee aims to promote the participation of older people in the community and represent the views and needs of older adults. We are looking for community members aged 50 or over who are actively involved in the Greater Bendigo community. Members will need to demonstrate their ability to represent the views and needs of older adult at regular committee meetings. The committee is a great opportunity to have input into programs and policies that affect older adults and contribute to a positive ageing in the community. There are eight positions open for community members, and representatives from groups and organisations that support older adults. The positions are for a four year term. Applications for membership are open now.
Expressions of interest close on April 8.
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Bendigo Weekly – Friday, March 22, 2019
Splash out for fun LOCAL community organisations and the council are again celebrating National Playgroup Week with a Splash into Fun family day at the Long Gully Recreation Reserve and Splash Park on Tuesday from 10am to 1pm. The community event will feature free children’s activities including a mobile play zone, jumping castle, animal farm, kids DIY sessions, face painting, helium balloons and water play at the Splash Park. City of Greater Bendigo council’s Chris Kelly said National Playgroup Week celebrates the importance of playgroups in the community. “Playgroups are an important community resource. They provide young children with a fun,
stimulating play environment where they can enhance their language, problem-solving and social skills in preparation for preschool and primary school,” Ms Kelly said. “They are also an important social activity for parents and carers because they provide opportunities to meet new people and share their experiences and ideas on raising children. “The Splash into Fun day is always a great day and we are looking forward to seeing lots of local families enjoying the fun and activities so grab your swimmers, towel, drink bottle and hat and come along to discover what Greater Bendigo playgroups and early years services can offer local children and families.”
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STUDENT Patti Fawcett has successfully made her way through to the 2019 Melbourne International Comedy Festival Class Clowns National competition. Patti took part in the Victorian State event in the Melbourne Class heats at the Arts Centre Melbourne. She was initially unsuccessful but received a wild card entry, going on to win the section and the State Final, which took place on Saturday. This was one step further from her last attempt in 2018.
Patti said being a part of such an event was a joy and that her success at the regional and state events were a bonus. “Working alongside other upand-coming comedians created an atmosphere of great energy that made for an incredible experience,” she said. Patti was able to work alongside professional comedians such as Sammy J and Geraldine Hickey. She said the feedback she received from them was more than valuable for her.
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Patti is a Year 10 student and is involved in the Academy of Creative Arts at Bendigo South East College. Patti said her comedy set is based on various stories from home while also touching on some of the key issues of the day, including politics and climate change. The final of the Melbourne International Comedy Festival Class Clowns will take place at the Melbourne Town Hall on Friday, March 29.
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In fine voice
THE Melbourne Welsh Male Choir will hold a concert in Bendigo’s Sacred Heart Cathedral on Sunday. Choir director David Ashton-Smith said the Cathedral’s magnificent acoustics are perfect for the richness and the four-part harmonies of the Melbourne Welsh Male Choir. “We know that the cathedral is one of Australia’s largest churches and the third tallest after St Patrick’s Cathedral and St Paul’s Cathedral in Melbourne, but we’re confident that we can lift the roof,” he said. “The choir was established in 1984 but has only performed in Bendigo once before – last June at the Ulumbarra Theatre – but we’re determined to stage concerts here regularly. Bendigo is home to so many music lovers and it has also become a cultural hub for all Victorians.” The 50-strong choir will be joined by Melbourne soprano, Kate Amos. Amos, who won the choir’s Singer of the Year Competition in 2016, and now performs with Opera Australia, will sing a selection of songs from The Sound of Music – and the audience will be invited to join in. “Kate Amos, who has extensive performance experience in opera, operetta and musical theatre, is a great addition to the concert. Kate’s
SOLO SUPPORT: Soprano Kate Amos. vocal versatility is a delight,” Mr Ashton Smith said. “Naturally, the choir will sing some Welsh favourites including The World in Union and Calon Lân. “Both are rugby anthems but you don’t have to be a footy fan to find them inspirational. We’ll also be
singing songs with spiritual dimensions such as You Raise Me Up and You’ll Never Walk Alone from Carousel. The show is at 2pm on Sunday, March 24 at the Sacred Heart Cathedral, 66 Short Street, Bendigo. Tickets: $30. melbournewelshchoir. com.au or 0403 903 612.
Sons of the Blues return SONS of The Blues are playing Bendigo next month. After a very successful 2018 with shows alongside Mike Rudd and Phil Manning, these bluesy troubadours from Castlemaine have started 2019 with a bang. A Castlemaine Fringe Festival appearance as Voodoo doctors, a double header with the awesome Ben J Carter at the Shiraz republic and special guest spot at the Guildford Blues and Roots Long Weekend have seen crowds shouting for more.
“I’m not sure what it is, but in the past year the audience almost always goes off before we’re halfway through the first set,” vocalist Patrick Byrne said. “We are loving what we are doing and get an enormous sense of pride in continuing the tradition of the blues and giving recognition to artists of the past.” The show starts at the Handle Bar, 73 Mitchell Street at 6pm on Friday, April 5 and entry is free.
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JOURNALIST Louise Milligan was supposed to be a key guest at last year’s Bendigo Writers Festival. Her book Cardinal: The Rise and Fall of George Pell was hot off the press and contained inflammatory allegations that not only was the cardinal involved in a cover-up of sexual abuse within the Catholic Church, but that he too, had sexually abused children. Milligan was aware Pell was under investigation by the Victorian Police, and it was imperative she publish her book before any consequent charges against the Cardinal were made. If charges were laid the book would be deemed prejudicial by the courts and subsequently pulled off the shelves. Milligan described working against the clock. She worked most nights and weekends as well as taking some leave from the ABC’s Four Corners in order to get the job done. “As I’d been reporting on the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Abuse, I was familiar with the subject matter so that gave me an advantage,” Ms Milligan said. “I also have a law degree and I’m familiar with the legal restraints I was under.” “I’m not easily intimidated, and there was no second guessing.” Milligan was acutely aware she had a responsibility when it came to Cardinal Pell’s reputation.
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However the stories that unfolded during the Royal Commission and her own investigations made it imperative to write the book. “I had a clear eyed focus,” she said. “I wanted other people to know what I had discovered.
BENDIGO’S Internet of Things Network has been recognised for its innovative project, winning the national prize in the iTNews Benchmark Awards for 2019. In partnership with La Trobe University, the City of Greater Bendigo won the top accolade in a new local government category for developing a free open source Internet of Things network for Bendigo. The iTnews Benchmark Awards recognise leaders and projects that deliver real change through clever or creative use of technology. The collaborative Bendigo project provided a more accurate picture of internet coverage and signal strength across the city to allow anyone in the community to link and share data. Council’s Bernie O’Sullivan said he was delighted that the team who collaborated on Bendigo’s IoT network was recognised for their innovative work. “This is the first time that iTnews Benchmark Awards has included a dedicated category for local government, which celebrates excellence in IT delivery among Australia’s local governments,” Mr O’Sullivan said. Bendigo’s IoT network was achieved by placing gateways on a mix of locations including the Ulumbarra Theatre, radio station KLFM and La Trobe University’s Bendigo campus to establish good internet network coverage over the city. The award judges praised the council’s approach to testing the network’s coverage that was quick, effective and inexpensive to deliver. The team attached mapping devices on four garbage trucks to track the coverage and signal strength of the network as the trucks carried out their normal collection duties emptying bins. Within a week, the mapping devices revealed the extent of the coverage and where the network needed strengthening. As a result, new gateways were installed to reinforce the network. More than 80 per cent of the urban areas of the city is now covered by the network.
AUTHOR: Louise Milligan.
“I have two small children and I imagined what it would have been like if my children walked into a school like St Alipius in Ballarat,” she said. St Alipius was the school in the 1970s where the notorious paedophile priest Gerald Ridsdale sexually abused children in
what has been described as a reign of terror. Church authorities were involved in a coverup and moved the priest to other parishes, including Elsternwick in 1980 and Horsham in 1986. Milligan’s book also describes the allegations of two men, Lyndon Monument and Damian Dignan, who claimed they were sexually assaulted by Cardinal Pell, then a priest, at Ballarat’s Eureka pool in the late 1970s. The charges of sexual abuse that brought the former Vatican treasurer undone occurred at St Patricks Cathedral, East Melbourne in 1996.
Pell pleaded not guilty and his lawyer has lodged an appeal against his conviction. “Pell always cites the Melbourne Response in defence of his response to the survivors of sexual abuse,” Milligan said. “But the Melbourne Response is questionable and inadequate and after talking to many of the survivors I’d say it would re-traumatise them.” In the process of her investigations Milligan said she came across many Catholics who felt hurt and betrayed that their religion had let them down. Cardinal: The Rise and Fall of George Pell (MUP) is now back on bookshelves in Bendigo and beyond. – Dianne Dempsey
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Bendigo Weekly – Friday, March 22, 2019 Contributions are not guaranteed to be included and may be edited for reasons of style or content. They will not be eligible for consideration if they contain defamatory material, or information of a personal nature which is not in the public domain. Name and address must be supplied. Letters should be no more than 250 words.
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Darkest day? THE Christchurch terror attack has affected us all. It was terrible. I was, perhaps, affected more than some others around here. I am from Christchurch, that area is where I lived and worked for many years. Worse, my daughter works in a building next to that mosque, and the gunman’s car was parked near hers. Had she not been called to delay her regular walk to get lunch, she would have walked straight into it. Afterwards, she was very upset. I am, however, a bit sick of the beat up that this is “New Zealand’s darkest day”. I remember being at school in 1968 when the ferry Wahine sank in a storm with the loss of 51 lives. In 1953 at Tangiwai the express train was washed away in a volcanic eruption with 151 people on board. In 2011 the Christchurch earthquake killed 185, at best count, including an old and dear friend of mine. The Napier earthquake of 1931 took the lives of 256 people. There have been mining disasters and all the other tragedies that seem to befall a young country. I do not for one moment suggest that this was not a terribly sad day. But there have been too many other terribly sad days in New Zealand to say that this was worse. Murray McPhie, Epsom
Buses bed down EXCITING events – for which Bendigo is famous – hosted in parks, galleries, theatres, cinemas, the mall, the library, bars and restaurants could attract much greater attendance and include everyone in our community if only there were a decent public transport system. You might tuck in your babies when the stars come out but Bendigo buses bed down in broad daylight. Politicians, with their taxpayerfunded fleets of vehicles, chauffeurs and cabcharge accounts, may be startled to learn that many of their current constituents rely on public transport to go about their business and to enjoy life in this town to its fullest extent. Traffic congestion, hunt the parking spot, income-guzzling petrol prices and other joy-dissipating conditions created by years of lazy, inconsiderate governance cause many motorists to forgo the fun on offer. Bendigo could benefit from –
a bus arriving every 20 minutes at every bus stop every day; first bus departs the suburbs at 5am; last bus departs the station at midnight. Politicians will know they’ve got it right when they themselves can travel to their free breakfasts and from their late night rendezvous on safe, clean, comfortable and convenient public transport that is their duty to provide. Sally Anne Pethebridge, Bendigo
A big thank you WE wish to thank all those people who contacted us regarding our quest to obtain more transparency for the GovHub concept. The failure of this council to consult with the community regarding the proposed GovHub has been and continues to be most troubling. Although council has resolved to commit to being a tenant in the Bendigo GovHub there are still many unknowns as to costs and impacts to our community. We always struggled to get media and in the end have had to pay to get coverage of this important issue. For those who queried why we were so worried and now recognise how important it is to have clarity we thank you for your feedback. As we have always said we are not against the concept of a GovHub, we are against the community being kept in the dark by a select group within council. The battle is over but the war continues. Max Turner and Lindsay Sargeant, Bendigo
Slippery slope I SAY good on Helen Leach for sticking up for the wellbeing of timber workers, in contrast to Stuart Symons and Julie Hopper, who appear to believe that trees should be preferenced ahead of people and the environment should be treated as simply an asset rather than a resource to be exploited. If people such as these believe so strongly that the environment ought not be exploited, then they probably should pack up and leave Bendigo right now, because the current prosperity of this city is due largely to the exploitation by our forebears of the area’s gold resources. Since then, the exploitation of the environment gave us our bitumen sealed roads to drive our metal and plastic cars on. The trouble with many environmentalists is they have no trouble at all with hypocrisy.
PICK OF THE WEEK: Structural forms. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN For more photos go to www.newbendigophotos.com They are quite happy to accept the benefits of a prosperous society, but then turn against one aspect of the system which gave them their prosperity in the first place. It isn’t so much environmental exploitation that people should be concerned about. They should be more concerned about environmental fascism that prohibits onshore gas exploration, cheers when coal-fired power stations close down, blocks the development of new coal mines, prohibits the building of new dams, and has no issue with erecting monstrous, taxpayer-funded bird-munching eyesores to provide some power if the wind happens to blow. It is this movement more than any other that is taking this country down the slippery slope to economic oblivion. Gary Jude, Bendigo
Wise water use WHY is it that we appear to have two sets of rules, one for residents and another for organisations and bureaucrats? One Sunday recently, while driving past the Queen Elizabeth Oval at 1.30pm, sprinklers were being used on the oval in the full heat of the day with the temperature at 30oC. Yet we the community are restricted to using hand held hoses with trigger operated nozzles between 10am and 6pm and sprin-
klers can be used outside of those times. We are told that we shouldn’t be watering gardens and lawns in the middle of the day. So why don’t they practice what they preach? Maybe if residents were shown some respect from council they may receive some praise back. So much for preserving and utilising water wisely. Ivan Kitt, Bendigo
TV judgement IF and when judges, aspiring to be actors, add to the paucity of good TV programs by daily delivering in judicial monotones their verdicts, it is to be hoped they join the modern day version of Actors Equity namely the entertainment union (MEAA) and pay their dues. In time, with practice, they may even compete for the annual prizes with which the entertainment world abounds. Dick Ashby, Numurkah
Smell the air WE have to live with nature, which includes dramatic climate change. It changes every day, every month and every year. Rural dwellers, especially farmers know this well. Recurring droughts and flooding rains are common events in one’s lifetime. In Bendigo and districts we have plenty of forest – many trees and bush. More than 100 years
ago much of this was clear felled for gold mining, for underground props and mine boilers, as well as for home heating. Yet today, we see a seemingly amazing recovery, which is fact completely natural. Air pollution from cars, trucks and industry is almost zero in Bendigo, but greenies and “tree huggers” are going loony; and Melbourne and Sydney have only minor air pollution. The doom and gloom of the potential danger of greenhouse warming have some warped understanding of life on Earth. Sciences have no clear grasp of the Earth and its atmosphere with its feed-back mechanisms. Some sciences with a small amount of data, taken out of context of Earth’s climatic history, have invented global warming as a world and human catastrophe. Other sciences prove and are proving otherwise. Meanwhile, London and Los Angeles have proven that pollution can be overcome. People even in Bendigo seem to influenced by hocus pocus on TV and in the media. Just go outside and breathe our almost pristine air. The true pollution is the garbage on our daily media. One breath of our air tells us the exact opposite. Doug Harrison, Strathdale
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The right choice Editorial Comment She said, “we in New Zealand will give this man nothing, not even his name”. None of us have a right, or a need, to view that footage. Nor should we. That disturbing footage is a vile killer’s bid to have his notoriety live on, something no one should want, or want to be a part of. Why would someone want to view it? Curiosity? Surely not. Just because they can? Again, surely not. Perhaps put yourself in the heart wrenching position of those who lost a loved one in this senseless act of terror and ask yourself, if it was someone from your family who was gunned down mercilessly, would I want others to seek out the footage and watch it? The answer surely, is a resounding no. There can be no constructive or
dignified reason why this appalling footage should be shared. Its reported contents are certainly potentially harmful to those who view it, and can only cause further hurt and distress to those who lost loved ones in this terrible incident. And we should all remember this. The accused gunman probably wanted people to share the footage of his actions, and possibly knew this would be a consequence of his decision to live stream the events that allegedly transpired last Friday. None of us should give him, or anyone who seeks to spread shocking messages of hatred and intolerance, the satisfaction of being a megaphone or an echo of such vile and appalling messages of hate. Our world is no better for these actions, or for the actions of those who help propagate other acts of terror and violence. There’s a big difference between doing something just because you can, and doing it because you should. And our world would be a far better place if we practiced more of the latter and less of the former.
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Respect is not about age LAST week’s climate change strikes and rallies by young people fed up with the major political parties’ inaction has drawn a mixed response from the rest of the community, but it’s something we should expect to see a lot more of. I have no problem with young people wanting to agitate for change, and as a society we are failing miserably if we seek to exclude our youth from being able to have their say. Young people today are far more aware of the world we live in and share. They have a greater exposure to the rest of the world than at any other time in history. They are much more aware of the major issues that our society grapples with on a daily basis, and
they want to contribute. We might not like what a majority of younger people have to say, but they are entitled to the same level of respect and courtesy as the rest of us. They might not have the right to vote – yet, but they are keen to be heard on the issues that are likely
Bendigo’s recently installed youth council; we are all the poorer for ignoring or downplaying the potential benefits of greater engagement with our youth. It’s an interesting point to note that cynics of the recent climate change rallies have been quick to point out the prolific use
Young people today are far more aware of the world we live in and share to be theirs to contend with in the very near future. Whether it’s young people protesting about climate change who want the major political parties to be more decisive and have greater impact. Whether it’s initiatives such as the City of Greater
of electronic devices, air conditioning and motor vehicles as something the young protesters need to disassociate themselves from if they want to be taken seriously. It’s not a suggestion that’s been regularly put to other supporters of cli-
mate change action, and perhaps we need to ask ourselves why. We owe our children the very best future society can afford them, and as adults, we haven’t always done the best job of addressing such an important challenge. The fact that many young people recognise this, are frustrated by this and want to take on a greater share of the responsibility for fixing some of the world’s woes is not something any of us should regret or seek to stymie. A problem shared is a problem more likely to be solved sooner rather than later, and that’s got to be a good thing. twitter@peterkennedy23 pk@bendigopublishing.com
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MASTER Sailor and mentor of many, Jack Carroll, turned 90 recently. Mr Carroll, who lives in Maiden Gully, celebrated surrounded by many friends and family at the Bendigo Yacht Club. Mr Carroll’s years of sailing were remembered with anecdotes and the inevitable yarns about him and his beloved Sailfish dinghy. Two of his brothers and family gave some insights to his younger years, and those who he had helped and supported outside the sailing world recalled his well-known unselfish and giving ways. Mr Carroll looked a proper 90-year-old, dapper in “shore wear” as against his usual sailing gear and appeared to be a bit embarrassed at all that was being said about him and taking over the yacht club. Many congratulatory emails and cards were read out and presented to him, along with messages from Maree Edwards, Dan Andrews and Scott Morrison. The speeches were rounded off with a message from Glenn Ashby, who Mr Carroll taught to sail at Bendigo, about how he was still feeling his influence as he began to teach his own daughters how to sail. In 1956, Mr Carroll and his mate, the late Bruce Scott, designed and built the first Australian Sailfish and being a very light and unsinkable craft it became very popular throughout Victoria and New South Wales. In recent years this little boat has seen a resurgence and enthusiasts have sourced old Sailfish from garages, back sheds, under houses and roof cavities and
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WHAT’S ON IN BENDIGO Garden therapy challenge. Annual National
Garden Releaf Day is this Sunday, March 24. The aim of the program is to raise greater awareness that 30 minutes in the garden is good for you. Recent research tells us that people getting a minimum dose of 30 green minutes a week are likely to have healthier emotional, physical, social and mental wellbeing than those who don’t. Knowing the role garden therapy can play in supporting positive mental health, Garden Releaf Day also aims to raise money to support the work of Beyond Blue. Garden Releaf encourages everyone to plant a pot of colour, perfume, greenery or something edible to share the experience and fun of gardening. To find your nearest supporting garden centre, visit www.gardenreleaf.com.au
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Every Saturday from 10am-2pm, the market offers visitors the chance to buy a range of hand grown produce, food, handmade crafts and treats unique to the region. Positioned on the Village Green within the PepperGreen Farm tourist precinct, our market has a relaxed atmosphere, often enlivened by local performers. 40-44 Thunder Street, North Bendigo. www. facebook.com/peppergreenfarm.
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AT WORK: Jack Carroll assisting one of Bendigo Yacht Club’s cadets. have restored them to their former glory. Mr Carroll’s old plans have come out, and new boats are being built. Mr Carroll’s original boat Debonair is one of the boats that has been restored and looking fantastic. Recently at the Inverloch
Classic Wooden Dinghy Regatta, Jack once again took to the water on Debonair and proved that he has lost very little of his past skills. Mr Carroll was one of the original cadet coaches at Bendigo Yacht Club in the 1980s teaching the intricate details of small boat sailing.
Today he is doing much the same thing and each Saturday morning during sailing season Mr Carroll can be found at the club giving advice to budding young sailors. A quiet word from the little man is always appreciated by not only the youngsters, but the older sailors as well.
Restoring habitats for nomadic nectar-feeding birds and bats. For more than 25 years, leading conservation biologist Peggy Eby has been researching flying foxes and other nomadic nectar eating birds and bats. She will be sharing her research at a special event 2.30pm–3.30pm, Sunday, March 31, at the Banquet Room, Capital Theatre, View Street, Bendigo. Tickets $10 www. trybooking.com. More information at www.biolinksalliance.org.au.
Lou Wall’s Drag Race nominated for Best Performance at Melbourne Fringe 2018, has been described as “brash, bold and brilliant”. Following five fabulous and fierce queens, Lou Wall’s troupe of treasures aim to “end misogyny, end the patriarchy and find world peace”. Presented by Bendigo Queer Film Festival and Friends. 7pm, March 31, The Engine Room, 58 View Street. Tickets at gotix@bendigo.vic.gov.au
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Feeling better BENDIGO Osteopathic Clinic offer a wide variety of treatments including spinal manipulation and mobilisation, massage, rehabilitation, exercise advice, dry needling, cupping, sports and rock taping. “These treatments are successful for treating a variety of musculoskeletal complaints from infants to the elderly,” Bendigo Osteopathic Clinic’s principal therapist Nicole Reid said. “We can help with pregnancy related pain, sporting injuries, acute and chronic back and neck pain, headaches or migraines, nerve impingement, joint pain, postural problems and muscular imbalances.” Nicole, a qualified osteopath, animal osteopath, myotherapist, and clinical pilates instructor has more than 10 years’ experience in the sporting field at both local and elite levels. Nicole works alongside osteopath Sarah Cameron, intern Michaela Bidmade and Chinese physician and acupuncturist Taffy Avard, enabling Bendigo Osteopathic Clinic to offer a holistic approach to patients’ wellbeing. Where the experienced team are
passionate about combining manual therapy and exercise in order to treat patients. Prior to visiting, many patients can be sore, in pain and frustrated with taking medication. Bendigo Osteopathic Clinic aims to decrease the pain, increase the patients’ mobility and assist the body to function at its most optimum state. The clinic strives to get you back to your best health so that you can return to the activities you enjoy doing most. They also claim acupuncture, herbs and Shiatsu therapy are beneficial for many problems including stress related ailments, muscle and joint pain, arthritis, PMS, headaches, pregnancy related issues, respiratory illness, and digestive weakness. Taffy recommends acupuncture for chronic disease management and health maintenance. Bendigo Osteopathic Clinic, 361 Napier Street White Hills, phone 5442 4710. Visit their Facebook page or website bendigoosteopathicclinic.com to find out more.
Dying without a will LAWYERS are often asked; what happens if I die without a will? The answer is not straightforward according to Robertson Hyetts Solicitors’ Trent McGregor. When a person dies without a will they are classed as dying intestate, with their estate distributed in accordance with the intestacy rules of the state in which the majority of their assets are located. If the deceased did not have any living relatives then the estate will go to the government. “The Victorian intestacy rules were significantly changed in 2017 and have changed several times in the last decade, so the rules in force at the time of a person’s death will apply,” Mr McGregor said. “Someone, usually a person who is entitled to the largest share of the estate in accordance with the intestacy rules, will need to apply to the Supreme Court for a grant of administration.” The administrator will then be able to deal with the assets and distribute to the beneficiaries in accordance with the
intestacy rules. “In general, intestacy should be avoided because you do not control who, and in which proportion, will inherit your estate and who will be eligible to administer your estate,” Mr McGregor said. “There might be tax consequences for the estate too, which could have be avoided by estate planning and drawing up a will. There may also be an increased cost of administering the deceased’s intestate estate. “There might also be a dispute about who is the deceased’s legal next of kin, especially if the deceased has re-partnered and there is a dispute about who should be recognised as their legal partner.” Having a properly executed will is the best way to ensure your assets are dealt with according to your wishes and to avoid the difficulties of dying intestate. For a confidential and informative discussion regarding your will and estate planning contact Trent McGregor or Vesna Pocuca at Robertson Hyetts Solicitors on 5434 6666.
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MECHANIC Full Time trade qualified Automotive Mechanic wanted for our family business. z Must have passion for working on cars z Manual License z Above award rates z Able to work independently or in a team z Computer / Diagnostic Skills Email: dianne@bgoautoair.com.au or Ph Dianne: 5444 4006 for further information
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Short term A position is available for an experienced machinery operator for the upcoming sowing season. Immediate start with approx. 6–8 weeks work. Located in northern Victoria. Basic accommodation nearby can be negotiated if required. Some flexibility with position and duties exists. On-going casual work may be available depending on abilities.
B DOUBLE TRUCK DRIVER Part time Truck driving position is available for a B Double driver seeking part-time work. The position is providing relief driving over the next 6-8 weeks and during other busy periods. Small transport company operating out of Northern Victoria.
Interested applicants can email thefarmersoffice@gmail.com or phone 0447 716765
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AREAS AVAILABLE IN BENDIGO, GOLDEN SQUARE & KANGAROO FLAT No experience necessary. Must have a smartphone
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WOOD MACHINIST JOINER/CABINETMAKER IMMEDIATE START. FULL TIME POSITION Send your resume to Tom or Bruce; Post: Guilmartins - 2 Holdsworth Rd, Bendigo Vic 3550 or Email: sales@guilmartinshardware.com.au
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PH 03 5443 5077
AUTO SPRAY-PAINTER Spoutvac require a highly motivated, well organised Automotive SPRAY-PAINTER working on newly manufactured truck bodies & truck parts. We pride ourselves on having an excellent workplace environment & vibrant work culture. Our clean & safe workshop has an opening for the right person to join our team. All components are sandblasted on site prior to prep & paint To be considered for this roll you will need the following experience:: z Pre-preparation of paint for automotive vehicles z Min 4 year experience with auto paint. z Meeting quality expectations. z Experience re-touching & re-finishing parts. This is a full time position with overtime possibilities. Resumes to tonyb@spoutvac.com.au Applications close Friday 5th April 2019.
EMPLOYMENT
Services Offered SERVICES OFFERED A.R.E Rubbish Removal Let Us Do The Hard Work For You - Free Quotes Call Ray 0413 852 829 BATHHOUSE RENOVATION 15 Years Experience FREE Quotes, All home renovations & alterations, All trades, Guaranteed work, Specializing in bathrooms & laundries, Seniors discount, Contact Stephen 0409 381 474
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.
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 .
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Current Vacancies z Apprenticeship
- Roof Plumbing z Traineeship
- Certificate III Concreting z Apprenticeship
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Paths, Driveways, Cross overs, Sheds, Small & big jobs, Reasonable rates. Seniors Discount Free quotes. Ph. 0422 424 348.
- Light Vehicle Mechanics x2 z Apprentice Carpenter
- 2nd or 3rd Year. For more information or to apply online: cvgt.com.au
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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
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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 DO YOU NEED HELP With Your Ironing $30 basket $5 pick up Negotiable Ph 0477 922 443
TRADITIONAL POST & RAIL FENCING
Specialising in Gateways, Driveways & General farm fencing. 0429 434 646
HEDGE TRIMMING
Also stump removal 15 years experience Pensioner Discount Ph Brian 0439 667 144
LAWN MOWING, WHIPPER SNIPPING Hedge trimming (small shrubs) 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.
BOBCAT / EARTHMOVING
ARCTIC #AU39412 VIC BLD #261170
Tony Culkin - planetpower.net.au Ph 0413 110 309 E: info.planetpower@gmail.com
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For all your heating and cooling needs Nathan Maber 0407 972 717 bendigotemptech.com.au 4FSWJDJOH BMM PG $FOUSBM 7JDUPSJB t 1FOTJPOFS EJTDPVOUT BWBJMBCMF 3FHJTUFSFE -JDFODF /P
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Phone Ron on
5447 7823 or 0431 609 423
LITTLE RIPPER Digger Service
2 Tonne Excavator, Trenching, Rotary Hoeing, Post Holes, Levelling 4 in one bucket,Tipper Hire. Ph: Glenn
0418 510 074
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BOBCAT / EARTHMOVING
GARDAM E X C AVA T I O N
SEPTIC TANK SEWER TREATMENT PLANTS Supplied and installed PIC LICENCED
0418 508 993
Licenced drainer 31741
BUILDERS
ROGER JUNIPER
BUILDER Commercial & Domestic
Cash only
Ph Mick 0407 448 249
Mob 0419 892 004 AfterHours 5441 1493
PANEL BEATING
Spray painting, rust repairs. 25 yrs experience, cheap rates. Ph 5443 1710 or 0401 915 906.
PLASTERER EXPERIENCED LOCAL PLASTERER
z Apprentice
AIR CONDITIONING
CONCRETER
$35 per hr / $30 pen
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PJ TAYLOR
5446 1422
DBM-1122 DB-U-28169
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
0408 369 478
RUBBISH REMOVAL Scrap Metal, Green waste
or just general clean up. Tip fees apply. Current police check. Ph Paul 0401 418 108. ABN 88484579761.
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PLUMBER 111684
Blocked drains Hot water units Bathrooms, Kitchens, Treatment plants Maintenance Ph 0403 962 817
Building Permits Arranged + 20 Years Experience
Phone Chris:
0448 713 499 LIC
SOUTHERN CROSS RESTUMPING
â&#x20AC;¢ Driveways â&#x20AC;¢ Laser levelling â&#x20AC;¢ Drainage â&#x20AC;¢ Site Cuts â&#x20AC;¢ Tree Removal â&#x20AC;¢ Trenching 5.5 & 14 ton excav, Skidsteer and Truck available
Call Clint 0427 349 549 Email: cjchandler65@bigpond.com Web: www.excavationbendigo.com
MOBILE IT SERVICE
TO YOUR HOME OR OFFICE Everything computers!
WhiteHat Computers Bendigo 5446 2480 or 0400 406 958 Email: support@whitehatcomputers.net
COOLING Y C O SP OO UR EC LIN IAL G IST S!
â&#x20AC;¢ Commercial & Domestic â&#x20AC;¢ Service â&#x20AC;¢ Repairs â&#x20AC;¢ Maintenance â&#x20AC;¢ Installations We service and repair all brands, all sizes, all types of heating, cooling and refrigeration James - 0421 618 356 Dave - 0408 122 244
E: vicstatehvac@gmail.com Check out our Facebook specials
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Services Offered CONCRETING
HANDYMAN SERVICES
PLUMBERS
Berwick Plumbing
HERNE
& HANDYMAN SERVICE
CONCRETING For all your domestic and Industrial concreting needs
Licensed Plumber & Gasfitter
Painter & Decorator
General Handyman z Home maintenance z House & Yard Cleans
Your Friendly, Professional and Quality Painter
When experience counts!
Call Michael: 0437 463 452
Call Luke for a free quote
HANDYMAN SERVICES
0420 559 644
All Types Of Painting, Over 20 Years Experience
ELECTRICIANS
Old Fashioned Values & Integrity
GREG SMITH
• Handymen • Builder • Floors • Carpenters • Glazier • Fencing • Plastering • Painters • Bathroom & Kitchen Reno’s • Granite Benchtops • Paving • Plumbers • Decking • Electricians • Ramps • Tiling • Pruning • Tree Lopping • Sheds & Pergolas • Lawns & Gardens • Small concreting jobs • Dingo machinery work
ELECTRICIAN
Tired of Waiting for a Tradesman
0418 844 590 or Email: T_eyoung@bigpond.net.au
CALL 13 11 98
ELECTRIC MOTORS
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Bendigo
Pumps& Motors Electric
SALES • SERVICE • REPAIRS bendigopumps@gmail.com
0427 319 923
FENCING / GATES
KADE ROWE – LICENCED PLUMBER M: 0439 657 442 E: info@roweplumbingco.com.au W: www.roweplumbingco.com.au
CENTRE STATE PLUMBING
GRANT’S PAINTING SERVICE RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL PAINTING z INTERIOR / EXTERIOR. z QUALITY WORK AT AFFORDABLE PRICES. z FULLY INSURED PROFESSIONALS. z
CALL FOR A FREE QUOTE
greyarmybendigo@bigpond.com
0418 507 709RECA/H 5448 3333 7821
Reliable, responsive and ready to solve all of your plumbing issues
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PAINTERS / DECORATORS
Email: herne33@gmail.com
PHONE BRUCE
PAINTERS / DECORATORS
PHONE 0423 745 034 E: grants.paintingser vice@yahoo.com
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Lic no: 28760
Maintenance Renovations z New Homes z Bobcat & Excavator Service z Over 40 Years Experience z FREE QUOTES & ADVICE z Personalised Service z z
call gary: 0409 489 268 P: 5444 4681 E: admin@centrestateplumbing.com.au
PAINTERS / DECORATORS
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Services Offered To advertise in this section please call
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HOME MAINTENANCE
PLUMBERS
PLUMBERS
John Cross
z Tight Access z Site Clean Up z Spreading of
Crushrock and Top soil
0448 060 260
RENOVATIONS z z
Residential z Commercial Structural z Architectural
Change the existing plan to your favourite plan
PH 0406 837 621
Domestic/Industrial Large/Small Blocks Fence Lines/Fire Breaks
Phone Neil: 0427 301 401 GARDEN SERVICES
MRM PLUMBING
Maintenance Hot water repairs Gas fitting
Free Quotes LIC: 13869
Ph 0408 507 715
WHEN QUALITY MATTERS Phone 0447 600 560 E: p l u m b i n g m r m @ g m a i l . c o m
NO JOB TOO SMALL
• Carpentry • Tiling • Painting • Plastering • Pergolas • Decks
CALL PETER 0409 422 271 Email: bhmpeter@hotmail.com
LANDSCAPING PAVING & LANDSCAPING by Phil Carman
Paving & concreting Pool landscaping Retaining walls & fencing Decking and Outdoor living areas Lawn installation & watering systems Kanga light digging
PH: 0418 822 911 • General labouring/General gardening • Hard rubbish/Green waste removal • Trimming and pruning • Fallen timber and chainsaw work • Pick up/spread of mulch, stone, etc • Small Tip truck hire
New homes Renovations
E: johncrossplumbing@westnet.com.au
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PLUMBERS Your local on-time Plumber • Air Conditoning Service & Repairs • Gas fitting & General Plumbing • Hot water - Gas, Elec & solar • Drains installed/cleared/repaired • Roof, gutter, d.p. & gutter guard Don’t put up with drips! • Taps, toilets, showers, sinks & more Use a licensed plumber • Quality professional workmanship FREE QUOTES guaranteed Lic No 37932
Ph 5446 1535
www.dunstoneplumbing.com.au office@dunstonebros.com.au
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Services Offered SCAFFOLDING
SPOUT CLEANING
Heavy Duty Quick stage Scaffolding No job too big or too small. Free Quotes, Competitive prices
PHONE BEN: 0400 910 790
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
TREE SERVICES
* Fully Insured
· Tree Removal & Pruning · Green Waste & Stump Removal · Tower/Chipper/Bobcat /Tipper · Over 15 Years Experience · We Travel Anywhere · Free Quotes · Fully Insured
ADVERTISING RATES
Request a Services Offered Rates Flyer Email:
www.juddstreesolutions.com.au
AAA TREE LOPPING • Pensioners (Disc) • Full Insurance • (Prompt) Same Day Service
EMAIL: classifieds@ bendigopublishing .com
For Best Price Phone Jack Direct
0409 289 700 5428 9312
FOR SALE
FOR SALE
FOR SALE
1990-1991 Mint Collection Year Book $75 Phone 5442 1507.
FREE C/board Packing Boxes w/some Bubble Wrap, Ph 0408 595 467
LOCKER, single door, GC $50 Ph 0418 372 807
SIXTH Edition Annals of Bendigo $55 Phone 5442 1507.
GARDEN Manure, Stable $5 bag, Cow or Sheep $8.80 bag, Can Deliver Ph 0411 783 230
LOUNGE Suite, 2 Chairs, Floral Pattern, Linen Fabric, lounge converts to sofa bed, EC $700ono Ph 0407 585 807
GAS hot plates, white. VGC, $70 Ph 0407 527 634
LOUNGE Chair, Large A1 Condition Paid $750 Sell $350 Ph 5444 3799
GOLF Buggy, Bag, 7 Sticks VGC $95 Phone 5442 1507.
MENS King Gee Coverall, S87R Brown, As New $15 Ph 5447 7275
GOLF clubs and trolley, $25 Ph 5447 7925
MICROPHONE Sony F-V220 As New $15 Ph 5447 7275
BAKING Dish 49cm S/S Dome Lid As New $30 ONO Ph 5443 5530 BED Queen, Mattress & Base, Pillow Top GC $80 Ph 0456 607121 BEDSPREAD Queen Size Quilted, grey 4p/cases $50 0437 852 649 HOOVER Floormate Edge Wet Vacuum Cleaner $80 Ph 5447 8089 MEDISCOPE Heatpack, Reuseable $40 Ph 5447 8089 THERMAL Snow Boots, New S9 L & S11 M $30 EA Ph 5447 8089 BIKE Rack, Black, as new $12 Ph 5463 5553 BROWNBUILT 6 Shelves, 2180H x 900W x 300D $80 0418 372 807 BSE Girls wool cardigan sz14 $22, polo top sz12 $8 Txt: 0427425130 CAR Cover for Sml to Med Car EC $40 Ph 0428 541 905
Total price for 10 weeks!
design includes ad ur and full colo
ADVERTISE THIS SIZE (5CM X 2 COLUMNS)
8 WEEK PACKAGE:
$475
PLUS 2 EXTRA WEEKS FREE
JENSEN speakers (x2) Excellent cond. $200 Ph 5443 4270
JUKI
TL-2200 QVP Longarm Quilting Machine on stand up frame, come in for a Free Demo Bendigo Sewing Machine Service 11 Adam St 5442 9705
38,132 More than TRIPLE of any other paper in our market! ∆ CAB Audit September 2017.
PINE Shelves, 7 @ 190 x 19 x 3mt, $40 the lot, Ph 5446 1310
FOR SALE
QUEEN Size Mattress & Base, GC Paid $2500 Sell $1200 ONO Ph 0421 503 286
GUILMARTINS HARDWARE
SAMSUNG 28" colour TV, $80 Ph 5443 8098
FLOOR Rug 215cm x 158cm $60 Phone 0437 852 649 FOLDING Card Table $8 Ph 0428 541 905 FOUR Panel Toughened Glass 70 x 195cm $25 Ph 0466 997 290 CATH Cookson collection 36, Bound New cond. $72 ONO Ph 5443 7676
Email: sales@guilmartins hardware.com.au
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Cowling takes the helm KANGAROO Flat’s Jayden Cowling will coach the Bendigo Football Netball League’s interleague side for the upcoming match against the Outer East and the Netball Victoria Association Championships to be held in June at Echuca. Cowling takes over from the outgoing Tamara Gilchrist, and has an extensive playing and coaching background. He is no stranger to BFNL representative coaching duties, holding the role as assistant coach of the open BFNL sides in 2017/2018.
His recent coaching achievements include Kangaroo Flat B Grade premiership coach 2016, A Grade premiership assistant coach 2016, A Reserve premiership coach 2017, B Reserve premiership assistant coach 2017, A Grade coach 2018/19, assistant coach for BFNL at Inter League/ Netball Victoria Association Championships 2017/18 and Bendigo Senior Secondary College state championship coach 2016. A multiple Australian and Victorian men’s netball representative, Cowling’s extensive and
equally impressive career playing will be crucial in preparing the open squad for success throughout all tournaments in 2019. The 17 and under Bendigo representative team will once again be coached by Melinda Keighran, who led a successful 2018 BFNL campaign. Melinda has enjoyed several coaching roles, including Golden Square, AFL Central Vic Academy teams in 2016 and 2017, U17 Bendigo Interleague Coach 2016, 2017 and 2018 and U15 assistant coach for North Central at state titles in 2016.
Keighran is a highly qualified coach with development level accreditation, and has also held the role as a State titles selector. BFNL manager Cameron Tomlins said the pair’s appointments was exciting for the league and highlights the great work they have done over the past few years. “Both Jayden and Melinda are well known, extremely qualified and hold significant knowledge and experience that we hope will deliver our netball representative sides further success in 2019,” he said.
Adam Ward looked like making it back-toback centuries before losing his wicket for 90, while Ryan Grundy made 37. Eaglehawk were then rolled for 109 in 62.2 overs. Golden Square will not only be playing off in the big game at the Queen Elizabeth Oval this weekend, but their 2nd and 3rd XIs are also in grand final action. “It’s the sign of a good club to have three teams in the grand final and hopefully we can all play well and get some success,” Gunn said.
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GM TAKES TO THE COURT SOFT LANDING: Seth Hoskin competed in the long jump. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN son and James Bentley. A superb season for Berg included winning the open and under-20 shot put titles at the Victorian Championships and silver in discus. Berg’s feats in the past year earned the Raymond C. Foley most outstanding achievement
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THE rising stars of Bendigo’s incredibly strong junior track cycling program will compete in next week’s Junior Track National Championships in Brisbane. Bendigo riders make up more than 33 per cent of a Victorian squad expected to perform well at the titles, with recently crowned Bendigo Sports Star Maxine Crouch Trust Fund recipient Alessia McCaig looking to follow up on last year’s exceptional performance at the Nationals where she won an astonishing four gold medals. The titles kick off on Thursday, March 28.
THE Bendigo Football Netball League has re-appointed Jason Stevens to coach the under-18 representative football side for the upcoming interleague match against the Outer East in Bendigo on May 18. Stevens also coaches the Kangaroo Flat under-18 team, and will be looking to go one better than last year, when the side lost to Hampden, following on from a successful campaign in 2017 against Ballarat. Former BFNL U18 representative David Stephens will take on assistant coaching duties, as will another past BFNL U18 Inter League representative and Golden Square premiership player Josh Baird. Rounding out the coaching panel is Jason Thomas, who will look to provide selected players valuable knowledge gathered from experience with the Bendigo Pioneers and AFL CV Academy.
Final run in track and field THE finale to Flack Advisory Bendigo Region’s track and field season will be run this Saturday at Flora Hill. Round eight of non-Shield competition starts at 1.30pm and includes a 4 x 100m relay, which was added to the timetable due to popular demand. The track action at the La Trobe University Bendigo athletics complex in Retreat Road includes sprint hurdles, 100m dash, 400m, 3000m or 5000m, and walk. Field events are shot put, javelin, long jump, and pole vault. Several of the region’s young guns will use the meet to finetune preparations for the Australian Championships to be run from April 1 to 7 at Sydney’s Olympic Park. Athletes bound for Sydney include South Bendigo clubmates Emma Berg and James Woods, and Eaglehawk’s Kye Ma-
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“Our strength is our batting, so hopefully the toss goes our way and we can set a decent total to chase down,” he said. The first grade grand final action starts at 1pm tomorrow at the QEO. The second XI game between Golden Square and Bendigo will be at Harry Trot Oval in Kennington, while in the third XI decider, Golden Square takes on Bendigo United at the All Seasons Oval in Strathdale. In the under 18s, Strathdale Maristians play Bendigo at IGA Oval in Kangaroo Flat from 8.45am Saturday.
by a South Bendigo Athletics Club member. Woods performances at pole vault, high, long or triple jump earned South’s jumps award for 2018-19 and the Barr family trophy for most outstanding junior. Hawks’ clubmates Mason and Bentley have starred in many
track events in Bendigo as well as at Lakeside Stadium in Melbourne’s Albert Park precinct. Both played a key role in Eaglehawk’s run to again being the number one club at the Victoria Country Championships held on the Australia Day holiday weekend in Bendigo.
HIGH NUMBER: More Victorians are playing Aussie rules.
SQUASH and Racquetball Victoria has appointed Russell McLean to the position of general manager. McLean is the manager of both the Bendigo Squash Centre and the Ballarat Squash and Racquetball Club, and has had a huge influence on the growth of both clubs over the past two years. McLean commences his new role on Wednesday April 10.
Aussie rules plus THERE are more Victorians playing Australian Rules football than ever before, according to AFL Victoria’s 2018 census data. 474,633 Victorians picked up the footy last season, an increase of 2.8 per cent on a year ago. Women’s football has continued to go from strength to strength, with 127,115 women and girls playing during the 2018 season. This is a rise of 26 per cent and includes 250 new female teams joining competitions across the state. In Central Victoria, there were 19,935 people taking part, including Auskick and school participants. AFL central Victoria regional general manager Carol Cathcart was encouraged by a boost to junior teams in the region. “We have added 10 junior
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teams in the past 12 months, with six new boys teams and four new girls teams,” Ms Cathcart said. “The boys under 10 and 12 age group is growing and we hope to continue retaining players, with an 80 per cent retention in the past 12 months,” she said. There have also been more Indigenous (11,727) and multicultural (54,574) participants taking the field, as well as 42,366 NAB AFL Auskick participants. Head of AFL Victoria Rick Bell is encouraged by these latest figures that he believes confirms Australian Rules football as the most accessible sport in the state. “It doesn’t matter how old you are, what your ability, or your experience level is, every Victorian has the opportunity to get involved in our game,” Mr Bell said.
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Charity win from polo match SOME of Australia’s best polo players will battle it out for charity this weekend at the TLC for Kids Polo event. The Mingela Polo Club in Malmsbury will host tomorrow’s competition, in what organisers hope will become a highlight of the central Victorian social and philanthropic calendar. The TLC for Kids Polo event includes fine food and beverages, world class fashion and a strong love for the sport, with all profits going to help sick children and their families around
Australia. Australian polo captain Ruki Baillieu will battle it out against some of the country’s best including AFL boss Gill McLachlan and Will Gilmore from the Gilmore family who headed up Kerry Packer’s Ellerston polo empire. English international Sam Gardiner will take to the saddle and Victoria’s leading female player Inge Bourke will also feature. There will also be a first timer’s exhibition chukka to encourage future participants to the sport of polo. Mingela Polo Club
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BENDIGO Bank Braves veteran and games record holder Chris Hogan will embark on his 16th season with the club when the Braves begin the inaugural NBL1 season. After 417 games, many thought 2018 would be Hogan’s last season with the Braves, with a growing family and ever increasing age gap to the sport’s rookies, but Hogan continues to defy the numbers and seek to create special moments for the fans. Braves head coach, David Hogan said he had little influence on his brother’s decision to play. “It had very little to do with conversations Chris and I had, it was my sisterin-law, Kym, that needed convincing.” He said it was no surprise that he wanted his brother alongside him as he set out on his debut coaching season. “He has so much experience at this level and knows what it takes to win championships. As a player I have not had a better leader or mentor so it’s great to work with Chris in a whole new way.” Scoring in double figures on 10 occasions last season and still causing headaches for opposing teams, there are still plenty of quality performances left in Hogan yet. With unmatched experience at this level and sound
HIGH LIFE: Chris Hogan. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN leadership skills, he continues to have a profound impact on the younger members of the group. “I feel like I can still make a solid contribution to the group, I love playing and competing, but most of all I love having my family at games and sharing it with them.” Asked how he would adjust to having his younger
brother as his coach, the wily older Hogan said nothing changes. “DJ (David Hogan) is the coach and it’s his team. We will inevitably have some deep discussions along the way, but DJ has a great basketball brain and understands, very well, how to coach. I will support him just as I have with Ben (Harvey) and Wayne (Larkins).”
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ANTICIPATION is high for this weekend’s Bendigo District Cricket Association grand final as Golden Square take on Huntly North Epsom at Queen Elizabeth Oval. Golden Square captain Ben Gunn and Huntly North Epsom captain Elliott Massina were presented with the Kookaburra match balls on Wednesday ahead of the match. Golden Square has been the team to beat all season and comfortably defeated fourth placed Strathdale Maristians to make the grand final. Batting first, the Bulldogs reached an impressive 9/305 on the first day’s play, with middle order batsmen Scott Johnson left undefeated on 78. In a solid batting display, Ryan Hartley made 63, opener Tim Wood 50 and Hamish Schumacher also contributed with 35. Strath-Maristians struggled early and lost both openers cheaply to be 2/27. Andrew Chalkley and Sam Johnston both scored 32 to lead the Suns in their effort to secure a grand final berth, but after 75 overs the Suns were bowled out for 175 to end their season. Huntly North Epsom had to go the long way to get to the final game of the season as they won a do-or-die clash against second placed Eaglehawk last week. After winning the toss and electing to make first use of the Canterbury Park wicket, HNE reached 203 from just over 73 overs. Continued Page 34
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