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ISSUE 1117 THURSDAY, APRIL 18, 2019

Art an Easter treat

HANGING OUT: Des Samson and Brian Figg get ready for the art show.

ONE of the Bendigo Easter Festival’s most popular events gets under way tonight with the Rotary Club of Bendigo’s annual Easter art exhibition and sales night. More than 870 exhibits have been installed in Bendigo’s magnificent Town Hall, with all entries for sale as part of the club’s biggest fundraising event of the year. In its 52nd year, the Easter Art Show is open 9am to 5pm on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, but closes at 3pm on Monday.

NO FRILLS Photo: BRENDAN McCARTHY

By PETER KENNEDY

THE City of Greater Bendigo has unveiled a no frills, back to basics draft budget for 2019/20 highlighted by spending on a broad range of programs and services and a maximum 2.5 per cent rate increase.

The increase is in line with state government regulations, and the city has opted not to seek any variation to the cap, believing in its ability to accommodate increasing demand and costs without impacting on service delivery in the next

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12 months. However, in a briefing provided to local media ahead of last night’s council meeting, mayor Margaret O’Rourke and chief executive officer Craig Niemann said the constrained financial environment would put pressure on the city’s financial sustainability and its capacity to continue to deliver services and maintain infrastructure for the community.

Senior council officers were also keen to point out that given this year was a revaluation year, ratepayers should expect the 2.5 per cent increase to be applied to the Capital Improved Value of their property, meaning some residents face larger increases, and others possible reductions in their rates bill as a result of fluctuating property prices across the municipality.

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Cr O’Rourke said the draft budget would raise $197 million in revenue from rates, charges, statutory and other fees, grants from other levels of government and interest, while $190m will be allocated to

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“Our vision is to create the world’s most liveable community, and this year’s budget reflects feedback from our residents concerning smaller but important projects that will benefit the community in their daily lives.”

The draft budget includes $42.8m for capital works that reflects feedback from residents about smaller and important projects for the community.

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Bendigo Weekly – Thursday, April 18, 2019 WATCH OUT: Youngsters are being encouraged to show where alcohol advertising is being used.

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Calling it out BENDIGO Community Health Services is joining VicHealth in calling on young people in the Greater Bendigo region to focus on the tactics used by alcohol companies to encourage them to buy drinks.

The Top Spin Competition encourages young people aged 18-29 to look for alcohol selling ‘tactics’ and creatively call them out using a text, video or photograph.

The young person submitting the most creative entry each week will receive a $1000 prize with three oth-

er entries receiving a minor prize of $100.

BCHS’ Anne-Marie Kelly said 40 per cent of Victorians aged 18-34 drink at risky levels at least once a month.

“That’s great for alcohol industry profits, but not so great for our young people,” Ms Kelly said.

“The number of young Victorians who end up in hospital with some type of alcohol-related injury or issue has risen 24 per cent since 2009.’’

Ms Kelly said the Top Spin competition was about

getting young people to think about the tactics used by the alcohol industry to encourage them to drink.

“Empowering young people to speak up about advertising is important in not only educating them about the tactics used but getting them to think carefully about what’s acceptable and what’s not,” Ms Kelly said.

The Top Spin competition runs until May 12.

Learn more about how to enter the Top Spin Competition by visiting www.bchs. com.au.

CFA warns of fire risk CFA is asking all Victorians to take care and be vigilant over the Easter break, with high temperatures expected and many people travelling across the state.

CFA acting chief officer Gavin Freeman said CFA was particularly concerned with the expected warmer weather.

“In many places, it’s going to be hot and sunny into the weekend and much of the state is still very dry, this brings a higher fire danger risk rating, so we’re asking people to help us out and do the right thing as they enjoy the Easter break.

“The Fire Danger Period remains in place for most parts of Victoria; so if you’re planning on burning off you will need a permit.

“For the few areas not in the FDP, you still need to follow the basic steps of registering your burn offs, checking conditions and ensuring you are properly prepared.”

“We are concerned that if a fire was to start, it may be difficult to bring under control, so if you don’t need a fire outdoors, don’t light one.”

For more information about burning off, go to cfa.vic.gov.au/burnoff Chief Officer Freeman also emphasised the risk that travellers may face in the hot conditions, “We are anticipating many Victorians to make the most of the long weekend and travel across the state. Whether you plan on camping or staying in a rental property, please download the VicEmergency app so you can receive emergency warnings as soon as possible,” CO Freeman said.

“It is understandable to want to have a campfire while camping, but if they are not used responsibly disaster can strike. We’re asking all Victorians that go camping to consider whether conditions are safe before lighting up campfires.”

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Labor cash in the wings

By NICHOLAS NAKOS

BENDIGO Airport will receive $4.4 million in federal government funding if the Labor Party is elected in next month’s election.

The funds would be used to expand the existing terminal building and improve security and amenity standards for future services.

At present, the terminal is able to seat 30 passengers, despite QantasLink’s Q300 turboprop aircraft seat-

Airport cash promised after election success ing 50 passengers for its Bendigo to Sydney flights that commenced last month.

The Shadow Minister for Regional Services Stephen Jones said there is an appetite from people across the country to see what Bendigo has to offer.

“We know there is a hunger for tourism from throughout the country to come to Bendigo and look at your

wonderful heritage values and city,” Mr Jones said.

“We know that close to 500,000 people are coming here and staying a night to see what the region has to offer,” he said.

The City of Greater Bendigo will commit $1 million to the project, but is seeking state government support.

“This has always been a three-

tiered approach and we are looking for the state government to commit funds,” Cr Margaret O’Rourke said.

“We are looking for $4.5 million in funding from the state government,” she said.

A redeveloped airport could see more flights and new services being offered, with Cr O’Rourke floating the idea of a route from Bendigo

to Adelaide.

“We have to make sure that we have very successful patronage on the flight for Sydney and positive feedback from Qantas. We look forward to hopefully more flights but also looking at other destinations,” Cr O’Rourke said.

At present, QantasLink is operating morning flights from Bendigo to Sydney on Monday to Saturday and afternoon flights from Sydney to Bendigo on Sunday to Friday.

Anzac Day Dawn Services.

Thursday April 25 Bendigo: 5.50am March from the Soldiers Memorial Institute in Pall Mall to the Cenotaph in View Point.

6am Service to commence – no wreaths to be laid.

Eaglehawk: 6am Form at the Memorial, service held at Brassey Square, Eaglehawk Road 6.15am Gunfire Breakfast at the Eaglehawk Fire Station.

Kangaroo Flat: 6.30am Service to commence at the Soldiers Memorial. Tea and coffee supplied.

Woodvale: 6am Service to be held at the Woodvale Public Hall. A complimentary community barbecue breakfast will be provided after the service.

Morning Marches and Services

BADGES OF HONOUR: Anzac Day badge sellers at last week’s launch. Pat Pertri, Robert Bail, Lois Newman, Eric Newman, Herb Jackson, Murrie Betts, Bob Harrison, Peter Swandale, Kellie Dadds and Paul Penno. Photo: BRENDAN McCARTHY

Anzac appeal provides support for veterans RSL Appeal organisers are gearing up for the 2019 Anzac Appeal and the Bendigo District RSL sub-branch will again be at the forefront.

Sub-branch president Peter Swandale said every year the community gets behind the appeal.

“I am always so humbled and proud of the generosity our local community shows towards all veterans, current serving and exservice personnel,” he said.

“Whether its through providing space for our volunteer badge sellers, through having boxes of badges for sale in their shops and offices or through buying an Anzac Appeal badge.”

“Our volunteers will be out and about selling badges across Bendigo from this Saturday until Anzac Day eve so when you see them, please stop, say hello and buy a badge or make a donation.”

Mr Swandale said all of the

proceeds go towards supporting veterans and their families.

“Those men and women who have served our country and who may now need a bit of support,” he said.

“The Bendigo District RSL sub-branch is consistently being called upon to support our new and younger cohort of veterans, as well current serving and exservice personnel from more recent conflicts and peacekeeping operations in Iraq, Afghanistan,

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Mr Swandale said the RSL also supports those transitioning out of defence.

“This need demonstrates that the Bendigo District RSL is as relevant today as we were in 1916,” he said.

“So, please show your support for our local veterans through purchasing an ANZAC Appeal badge or simply make a donation, it all helps.”

Axedale: 7.30am Free barbecue breakfast at Axedale Park, High Street.

8.30am Service to commence.

Bendigo: 10.30am March from Town Hall, Bull Street Precinct (assembly area outside Town Hall) to the Soldiers Memorial Institute, Pall Mall.

11am Service to commence on the forecourt of the Soldiers Memorial Institute.

Eaglehawk: 8.20am March from Peg Leg Road to Brassey Square (assembly area in front of the Eaglehawk Citizens’ Brass Band Hall).

8.30am Service to commence at Brassey Square.

9.15am Morning tea at the Eaglehawk Fire Station.

Huntly: 9am Service and march to be held in the Garden of Remembrance (adjacent to the Huntly Memorial Hall, Midland Highway). At the conclusion of the service, refreshments will be served in the Huntly Memorial Hall.

Kangaroo Flat: 9.15am March to the Soldiers’ Memorial (assembly area at St Monica’s Church on High and Station streets).

9.30am Service to commence at the Soldiers Memorial. Tea and coffee supplied.

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Push for education

Plan ahead at the festival

By NICHOLAS NAKOS

THE desire to make a difference socially and environmentally for the people of Bendigo has inspired local GP Robert Holian to challenge for the federal seat of Bendigo.

With the election looming, Mr Holian discussed the enormity of the Bendigo electorate and its diversity as being one of the challenges of his campaign.

“Making the effort and listening to the smaller communities is important,” Mr Holian

We need a workforce that is... highly educated said as he was preparing to embark on a door knock in Woodend.

The Greens’ support in Bendigo peaked in the 2010 federal election when Kymberlie Dimozantos received more than 12 per cent of the primary vote.

Mr Holian is keen to build on that momentum and believes Bendigo is positioned to take advantage of the clean energy revolution.

“We have lots of sunshine and wind in the southern parts of this electorate, so there is a lot of interest for wind farms,” Mr Holian said.

“That is a great thing for our local economy and at some

GREEN DREAM: Federal election candidate Robert Holian. stage we will need to get out of fossil fuels,” he said.

The Greens’ climate policy is the most ambitious of any party, with a commitment to 100 per cent renewable energy by 2030.

By contrast, the Labor Party is aiming for 50 per cent of the nation’s energy to be renewable by 2030.

Living in Long Gully with his wife, Mr Holian is advocating for free TAFE and undergraduate university in order to

upskill future workforces.

“We need a workforce that is more highly educated and able to adapt to a changing economy and work environment,” he said.

“We are lucky to have La Trobe University and Bendigo TAFE in Bendigo. We are well serviced, but there is a cost barrier for a lot of people,” Mr Holian said.

He believes his experience as a doctor holds him in good stead for politics, with decision

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making a key attribute.

“There is a lack of compassion and being able to put yourself in someone else’s shoes from those in Canberra. I have to do that every day in the clinic and hope that’s something that shines through,” Mr Holian said.

The federal election takes place on May 18, with incumbent Labor Party member Lisa Chesters set to be challenged by the Liberal Party’s Sam Gayed, Mr Holian and independents.

VISITORS and residents are being encouraged to plan ahead to make it easier to travel to and from the Bendigo Easter Festival.

City of Greater Bendigo council’s Terry Karamaloudis said the special parade route for the Golden Dragons has meant the community needs to be aware that there have been a number of changes this year.

“We want to encourage the community to take a few minutes to think about how they plan to get to and from the festival and to take on board some of the changes, such as the longer road closures close to the parade routes,” he said.

“Selected roads will be closed in the festival precinct at different times over the weekend and some may be closed for longer than in previous years.

“People should also be aware that there will be plenty of opportunity to see the dragons along the parade route, but spectators must stay behind the blue line during the entire parade procession so that the route remains clear for the dragons.”

Mr Karamaloudis said anyone with accessi-

bility issues should plan ahead so that they know where suitable parking is available and are aware of the appropriate viewing areas.

“We have highlighted accessibility information on our website so you can plan ahead,” he said.

A number of car parks will be available close to the festival precinct in the following central locations: Hargreaves Street (access via Edward Street), St Andrews Avenue, Bath Lane (access via Edward Street) and Tom Flood Sports Centre. Please note that the Tom Flood Sports Centre will have no entry on Sunday 7.30am to 10pm and Sunday 12.30pm – 4pm due to the parades.

McCrae Street will also host accessible parking during parade times only. Please present your disability parking permit to the traffic controller at the road closure point.

Disability parking permits should be displayed at all times if you are using these parking spaces.

Along the parade route there will be designated viewing areas for people using motorised scooters and wheelchairs.

Big Hill, Calder Highway safety improvements We’re making the Calder Highway at Big Hill safer by upgrading the centre median along this narrow pass.

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If you’re travelling through the area, please be aware of the temporary traffic changes and allow extra travel time.

We’ll be installing a concrete safety barrier along the centre median between Belvoir Park Road and Tuckermans Lane, to reduce the risk and severity of head-on collisions.

Works are planned to start Monday, 29 April and be completed by mid-July, weather permitting. A lane in each direction will be closed during works with delays up to 10-15 minutes expected at peak travel periods.

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Infrastructure a winner

THE Greater Bendigo City Council’s 2019/20 proposed budget features a $190 million operating expenditure to continue to fund important services for the community.

Nearly $43 million of that is investment in new and renewal projects to maintain and develop infrastructure. $12.6 million has been set aside for works on sealed roads, with $3 million on unsealed

roads and $3.1 million on footpaths and shared paths.

These works will take place across the region and include roundabout installations, road seal extensions and drainage works.

“We know that the state of our roads, footpaths and drainage is really important to our community,” Cr Margaret O’Rourke said.

“Investing in infrastructure is an important part of responding to our growing community,” she said.

Services from maternal and child health to street cleaning, environmental health and operators at the Bendigo Art Gallery,

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grand as the Ulumbarra Theatre or Gurri Wanyarra Wellbeing Centre, there is an emphasis on community projects that will

We know that the state of our roads, footpaths and drainage is really important

The Capital and Ulumbarra theatres are all covered by the operating expenditure.

While the budget does not forecast projects of a scale as

have a local impact.

A new dog park in Heathcote, an expansion of the Huntly Early Learning Centre and construction of a near footpath along the

Healthy spend on agenda THE council’s proposed 2019/20 budget is planing to fund a number of projects that encourage active and healthy lifestyles.

A number of sports facilities and recreation areas have been earmarked for construction or redevelopment. $85,000 has been set aside to determine an appropriate site for and open a new dog park in Heathcote.

The location is yet to be decided, but council is in the preliminary stages of identifying suitable locations.

The dog park would be the 17th dog park in the region, with only three of those off-leash and fully fenced.

The region’s growing community needs high quality and maintained recreation facilities, according to the mayor.

“One of our community plan goals is to create a much healthier Greater Bendigo. Sport and recreation are important aspects of community life and we need to support that participation,” mayor Margaret O’Rourke said.

A new skate park will be constructed in Epsom, making it the sixth in the region, with the current closest skate park for Epsom residents located in Eaglehawk.

The project will have joint local, state and federal government funding to the tune of $310,000.

An upgrade to lighting at Canterbury Park in Eaglehawk, as well as new lighting at the La Trobe University Bendigo Athletics complex in Flora Hill are some of the other investment highlights from the budget.

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Calder Highway at Maiden Gully are just some of the proposed projects.

The budget proposes that the total revenue generated from rates and charges to near $122 million this financial year.

For every $100 paid by ratepayers, more than a quarter of that goes to capital and major works, with corporate services and waste, recycling and environment spend each making up more than 10 per cent of expenditure respectively.

Parking fines gear up from July 1 PARKING fines are set to increase on July 1 from $55 to $83 for drivers who do not pay for a parking ticket or stay longer in time restricted areas.

Mayor Margaret O’Rourke said parking fines in the region remained low compared to other regional municipalities.

“The increase in the fine brings the City in line with many other comparable regional shires,” Cr O’Rourke said.

Parking fees across the region will not rise according to the 2019/20 budget, which forecasts an increase in revenue from statutory fees and fines.

Revenue generated from fines is projected to increase by $406,000 compared to last year’s budget to $1.94 million, with parking fees expected to generate $366,000 for the City, a rise of nearly eight per

cent on last financial year.

The money raised from the increased fines will be used to help pay for new parking technology, including credit card facilities and mobile payment options.

“The revenue raised from these fines also allows us to keep parking fees at the same rate as last year,” Cr O’Rourke said.

“If drivers follow the parking rules, they won’t get a fine and it will free up more parking space for everyone else,” she said.

The Victorian government is responsible for implementing the penalty structure for parking in a loading zone, a no stopping zone and parking on footpath.

The fines for those infringements are 0.6 penalty units, or $96.70 at present, but are due to rise on July 1.

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MONEY MESSAGE: Council’s director of corporate performance Andrew Cooney.

Almost $900,000 has been assigned to work on the GovHub project to assist plans to relocate city staff ahead of the commencement of demolition works, with the state government expected to contribute $500,000 this year.

The development of detailed designs for a new resource

recovery centre and transfer facility is also included, with the expected costs not revealed, and there will be ongoing restoration works at other landfill sites.

Bendigo’s urban fringes fare well in the draft budget, with major drainage works at West Marong, a roundabout upgrade at Jackass Flat, footpath works in

Maiden Gully, ongoing investigations into flood mitigation along Bendigo Creek, the expansion of the Huntly Early Learning Centre and extensive road sealing works all included.

Submissions to the proposed budget close on Friday, May 17, and are best submitted online at www. bendigo.vic.gov.au/ budget

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Stephanie makes a mark on appeal STEPHANIE Clarke has a good reason to raise cash for the Royal Children’s Hospital.

The Golden Square resident has been raising money for more than 10 years after receiving care at the hospital for a brain tumour.

She started collecting five cent pieces while in grade three as a way to give back and has been raising money ever since.

Stephanie has collected more than $5000, from what started as a school awareness fundraising initiative to contin-

ued support year for the Appeal.

To date, Bendigo has raised $1,244,168 since they began fundraising for the Appeal in 1972, and raised $108,175 last year.

The Good Friday Appeal raises funds for equipment, research and education to support the work of The Royal Children’s Hospital and while fundraising efforts are already underway, the Appeal will take place on Friday. Donations can be made online at goodfridayappeal.com.au

WOOD WORKS: Bendigo Woodturners president Harald Mai. Photo: BRENDAN McCARTHY

Wood is a winner FUNDRAISER: Stephanie Clarke has been collecting for 10 years.

THE Bendigo Woodturners Easter Exhibition is back for another spin.

Club president Harald Mai said 20 members would be exhibiting and there would be active demonstrations of the wood turning.

“Many people just come in to watch the activities,” Mr Mai said.

He added the items on display are unique and beautifully finished.

Mr Mai said the basic criteria for wood turning was that any machine can be used to make something out of the wood.

This could include wood carving or using a scroll saw.

The club has an age range from 12 to 92 and includes both men and women.

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The Easter raffle will be drawn on Sunday at 3pm.

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READY: Phil Byrne and Bob Spencer of Y Services Club.

Start early for the book fair HERE’S a tip for the popular YMCA Service Club Book Fair. The doors traditionally open at 9am on Good Friday but those in the know start lining up at 8am.

It may not be the AFL ticket sales, but take a thermos and a tartan rug.

The four-day fair, which runs from Friday, Saturday and Sunday 9am to 5pm, and Monday 9am to 1pm, is held in the YMCA Stadium in Mundy Street.

The Easter Book Fair is the major fund raiser of the Y Service Club of Bendigo.

The Y doesn’t keep any money for itself but donates thousands of dollars each year to a variety of charities and organisations.

These organisations include

the CFA, hospitals, The Royal Flying Doctor Service, and Food Share Bendigo.

Thousands of books are given to the Y during the year and carefully sorted by the volunteers whose average age, as a matter of interest, is 82 years.

All children’s books are priced at 50 cents; paperbacks are $2; large fiction books are $3; non–fiction books are $2 and magazines are 20 cents.

For future reference, during the year there is always a bin at the front of the Y building where people can donate their books.

The books are collected and sorted every Monday and Thursday by those hale and hearty 80-year-olds.

A SPECIAL event over the Easter Festival is the Biennial Exhibition of the Strathdale (Bendigo) Quilters.

More than 120 quilts will be on display showcasing the work of the quilters from the past two years.

Each quilt often represents a detailed story and more often than not has been made as a gift for a loved one.

Jane Leahy of the group said the women who come to the classes thoroughly enjoy the process.

“We become obsessed,” Jane said, laughing.

“Sitting around with a group of women concentrating on your craft, sharing stories and being together is a therapeutic process.”

The group has about 150 members although not all of those women will be participating on the same day.

Classes and workshops are held weekly at the Long Gully Community Centre

WORK OF ART: Jane Leahy, Chris Bourke and Suzanne Bell in Rosalind Park. Photo: BRENDAN McCARTHY and as well as quilts, many close friendships are often made.

“Some women come along when they have retired and find that at last they have time to devote themselves to a craft they enjoy,” Jane said.

Beginners are welcome and Jane said they can be assured of help from the other members.

And when it comes time to finishing off a quilt, it’s all hands on deck.

When attending the biennial exhibition, visitors will have the opportunity of voting for their favourite quilt.

The winner receives a sewing machine donated by Bernina.

The winning entry in the raffle will receive a precious

quilt. Money raised on the day from the $5 entrance fee is donated to the BEAM charity.

The Biennial Exhibition will be held over Easter at the St Andrew’s Uniting Church with morning and afternoon tea available.

You can contact the Strathdale Quilters on facebook.

Park and ride to ease your day GETTING to and from the Bendigo Easter Festival couldn’t be easier with a four day Park ‘n Ride tram ticket that also includes the shuttle tram service to the city centre on Easter Sunday.

The specially discounted tickets are valid from Good Friday, April 19 to Easter Monday, April 22 and can

also be used for the shuttle tram service operating during the Gala Parade on Easter Sunday, April 21 between 9.20am and 2.40pm.

Parking is available at Central Deborah Gold Mine, the Bendigo Joss House Temple and Lake Weeroona and passengers can use their tickets to hop on and off the

trams throughout the four day Easter festival.

Tickets cost $28 per family (two adults and up to four children), $12 per adult (no concession) and $6 per child over four years old.

The Easter Sunday shuttle trams will run every 20 minutes from 9.10am to 5pm operating between Central

Deborah Gold Mine to the Cenotaph and from the Joss House Temple to Chapel Street.

For those who haven’t got a four day ticket, the shuttle on Easter Sunday is $3 per trip which can be purchased on board the tram. For more information and tickets, visit www.bendigotramways.com

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Just a moment A MOMENT In Time is the theme of the biennial exhibition to be presented by the Bendigo Textile Artists group – also known as The Dabblers – during this year’s Easter festival.

The theme A Moment In Time refers to the works on show in several ways, the styles and techniques are from many different eras, such as vintage, retro, traditional and modern, while the pieces often take many hours to produce, and transform, recycle, or upcycle materials, making them timeless.

The exhibition will be on show at the small hall at the rear of the St Andrews Church, Myers Street, Bendigo. Entry $5, accompanied children under 15 free. Check the facebook page The Dabblers – Bendigo Textile Artists or the Easter Festival website for opening times.

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GROWTH PLAN: Bendigo Bonsai Club vice president David Allen. Photo: BRENDAN McCARTHY

The beauty of Bonsai THE Bendigo Bonsai Club is always one of the favourite displays during the Bendigo Easter Festival.

Formed in the 1970s, the club proudly exhibits a variety of bonsai trees.

They also have a trading table, including starter trees and finished bonsai.

All the equipment needed to start your own art work with be for sale and club members will provide practical demonstrations and advice to

anyone interested.

A bonsai can be developed from shrubs or trees, propagated from seed, cuttings, unwanted garden plants or collected from the wild.

The training of a bonsai tree is achieved through styling techniques such as branch pruning, defoliation, root pruning, wiring to shape, re-potting, fertilising and correct watering.

Bonsai is considered to

be a serious horticultural art form. Family bonsai heirlooms are handed down from one generation to another.

A little background for those interested in this ancient art: the most expensive bonsai tree, a centuries-old pine, sold for $1.3 million at the International Bonsai Convention in Takamatsu, Japan.

The Bendigo Bonsai Club meets on the fourth Saturday of the month

(February to November) at 1.30pm at the Community of Christ Hall in Havlin Street and features regular demonstrations and handson teaching workshops.

The exhibition will be open on Easter Saturday and Sunday from 10am until 5pm and Easter Monday from 10am until 4pm.

The exhibition is at the Uniting Church Hall, Forest Street, Bendigo.

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While once filled with prayer and hymns, local artists have taken advantage of the space to use it as a gallery until the building is converted into apartments.

The exhibition has been created by Iain Stewart and Tony Day. Using the impetus of painting one image a day in the month of February, the artists have

achieved 28 pieces each.

And while Mr Day’s work tends to be pale and interesting, Mr Stewart has gone for a stronger palette.

Of his work, Mr Day said he had lent towards evoking a child’s imagination “with all of its free and naked ambition.”

Mr Stewart’s subject matter includes both his garden and studio, which he created himself.

“I find there is just as much excitement in my backyard as,

say, in the south of France,” he said.

He added doing a piece a day required a fair bit of discipline.

“I’d get home from work and then go straight to the studio, no detours allowed,” he said.

The exhibition opens Good Friday at 7pm. Opening hours are from 1pm to 4pm on Saturday and Sunday.

The exhibition will also be open on the following two weekends.

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TWIN sisters, Alanna and Alicia return to the Old Church on the Hill to sing their original songs in a Sunday afternoon concert.

Known for their quality, quirky lyrics and sweet harmonies, they will be accompanied by their band, Damien Neil, guitar, Silas Palmer, piano and violin, and Sarah Busutill, violin and snare drum.

They will also sing songs from

their most recent release, Songs I’m Singing with Me, a tribute to troubadour John Beavis, whose beautiful songs were not as widely heard as deserved due to his ongoing battle with mental illness.

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Mouth painter on world scene A PAINTING of a beach scene by Bendigo artist Simon Rigg, who paints by holding the brush in his mouth, has been used to illustrate a card that will be sold worldwide by the Mouth and Foot Painting Artists.

Mr Rigg has recently moved to the Bendigo area from Warrnambool and now lives at Shelbourne with his eldest daughter and carer, Amy. He said that the painting is of Eastern Beach, Port Fairy and brought back happy memories of past summers at the beach.

“I have always liked to paint beach scenes with families enjoying themselves with the blue/green of the ocean, the white waves dissipating on the sand and the vegetation coming down to the beach,” he said.

Simon has been a quadriplegic since 1982 when he fell three metres to the ground while he was repairing the roof of his shed.

He learned to paint while he was in rehabilitation at the Austin Hospital in Melbourne.

He joined the worldwide Mouth and Foot Painting Artists in 1990.

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PLIGHT OF THE PARROT THE Bendigo Field Naturalists Club is hosting a screening of the film The Desperate Plight of the Orange-bellied Parrot, by film maker David Neilson, to raise funds for the critically endangered bird’s conservation efforts.

The film will show at the Golden Square hall, 9 Old High Street, on Wednesday, May 8. Doors open 7.10pm, film 7.30 pm (55 minutes).

Adults $15, children under 15 free.

Meet the filmmaker for a wildlife photography discussion at 6.15 pm at the hall – $20 including film showing.

Numbers are limited so to ensure a seat, register and pay via info@bendigofieldnaturalists.asn.au.

For more information go to www. bendigofieldnaturalists.asn.au

HIGH TEA AND FASHION

BEACH VIEW: Simon Rigg’s work.

THE Bendigo VIEW Club recently held a high tea and fashion parade at The Bendigo Club, where members from all over the state enjoyed the fashions and a talk by guest speaker, forensic sculptor Jennifer Mann.

VIEW (Voice, Interests and Education of Women), is one of Australia’s leading women’s volunteer organisations and supports the education of disadvantaged children through its charitable fundraising.

The Bendigo VIEW Club is part of a network of over 300 clubs throughout Australia, and is a strong supporter of The Smith Family’s Learning for Life program.

Anyone interested in becoming a member can call Cheryl Scully on 0439 316 021 or at bendigoviewclub@ gmail.com or visit www.view.org.au.

MORE than 231 years after Cornish highwaywoman and thief Mary Bryant arrived in Sydney Cove with the First Fleet, only the barest details of her life are known. In an age when full literacy was relatively rare, Bryant’s own words, thoughts and feelings were certainly not written down and nothing beyond the sketchiest facts of her crimes and sentence were documented officially.

In choosing to use Bryant as inspiration for the fictitious Jenny Trelawney-Gwyn, the heroine of her first solo novel, however, Meg Keneally has reprised one of early Australia’s most remarkable characters, fleshing out the skeleton of Trelawney’s experiences and achievements with exhaustive research into the circumstances of female transportees in the late 1700s.

When the death of her fisherman father leaves the teenaged Trelawney desperate to support a grief-stricken household, she takes up robbing lone travellers near her coastal village in Cornwall. Her work, though successful, is predictably shortlived; within months Trelawney is arrested, convicted and incarcerated on a rotting convict hulk, Dunkirk, in Plymouth harbour, where unscrupulous guards are everwilling to take advantage of an attractive young woman’s desperation.

Pregnant and severely malnourished, she is transferred to the tall ship Charlotte and despatched to an as-yet-unestablished British colony on the far side of the world.

While Trelawney and her fellow convicts at first think conditions on board are unbearable, worse looms. Their disembarkation in Sydney is truly hellish as, back on dry land for the first time in years, they encounter a subsistence infinitely more foul than anything imagined in England, with starvation, brutality and abuse commonplace and the chances of a small child surviving to adulthood almost nil.

With only street cunning and grim determination in her favour, Trelawney must find a way to feed and defend not only herself but a daughter born at sea and, later, a tiny son.

– Rosalea Ryan

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The Committee meets six times a year and membership is for four years.

There are nine positions currently open.

For further information or to register your interest, go to www.bendigo.vic.gov.au/seac. Applications close on April 26.

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BENDIGO will be the only regional city involved in White Night in 2020 following an announcement by the state government.

The event was a roaring success in Bendigo last year, as a lights spectacular in the city centre was seen by thousands of residents and visitors.

White Night is taking place this year across three nights in Melbourne between August 22 and 24, with Ballarat chosen as the

regional city to host the event.

Mayor Margaret O’Rourke is excited to build on the success of last year’s event and is looking forward to 2020.

“We are thrilled there will be a White Night in Bendigo in 2020,” Cr O’Rourke said.

“We had the most successful White Night in terms of the numbers of people that came through for a first White Night,” she said.

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Sport and Major Events Martin Pakula said White Night helps Victoria come alive during the winter months.

“We’re excited to be bringing the White Night experience back to regional Victoria, taking this exciting experience right across the state and encouraging visitors to our fantastic regional centres,” Mr Pakula said.

Pall Mall, View Street and Charing Cross played a starring role in last year’s Bendigo White Night, with

buildings displaying exhibitions and performances from a wide range of local talent.

Minister for Creative Industries Martin Foley is excited about the new creative direction the night will embark on through its three night event this year.

“The new winter White Night will bring the best local and international experiences to Melbourne and regional Victoria - drawing visitors from far and wide to explore the fully immersive festival,” Mr Foley said.

Outdoor art space in spotlight THE need for a new outdoor performing arts space should be monitored over the next five to 10 years, according to a new feasibility study that was considered at last night’s council meeting.

The Outdoor Performing Arts Space Feasibility Study was a community initiative funded by the Rotary Club of Bendigo, the City of Greater Bendigo and Regional Development Victoria.

The report’s purpose was to investigate the demand and need for an outdoor performing arts space, which also included an investigation of potential sites as well as temporary and permanent options.

The options considered in the report included a flexible outdoor

arts space at the Poppet Head site which was estimated to cost approximately $7.9 million and a $7.3 million arts space facility south of Tom Flood Sports Centre.

Acting Director Strategy and Growth Trevor Budge said this was an important study that looked at the demand for infrastructure to support major outdoor events in Bendigo.

“At this point in time, the investigation has not identified a strong demand to justify a significant investment in a new outdoor performing arts facility nor does it recommend investment in mobile or temporary event infrastructures,” Mr Budge said.

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“Councillors will also consider the report’s other recommendations, which include the installation of lighting at Garden for the Future in White Hills, and the development of a medium scale performance shelter at Canterbury Park in Eaglehawk. The report believes that this will alleviate the high demand on Rosalind Park.”

“Even though Greater Bendigo is experiencing significant growth in the number of festivals, we do have many great outdoor areas such as Rosalind Park and the Bendigo Botanic Gardens that can cater very well for many big events and thousands of people.

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War on terror comes to Bendigo I SPEAK on behalf of the Vietnam Veterans Bendigo sub-branch expressing dismay at the demand of authorities to close off all streets with solid barricades to give access to the route of the Anzac Day March and commemorative services.

We find this to be offensive to us as veterans of war to have to hide behind barriers to march and pay homage to those that paid the supreme sacrifice so that we could live in peace.

In a truly democratic society, life is all about taking risks driving in a car, walking across the road entail risk.

Those of us who went to war took a risk, we laid our lives on the line in defence of our way of life.

We see the imposition of barriers to hide behind on Anzac Day is a disgrace and a moral victory to those who wish to oppress us.

Democracy is all about freedom of speech and movement, being able to move freely and gather in the public domain.

Authorities can be risk averse to the point of ridiculousness, individual public safety is important but not at the expense of undermining our democratic rights.

We believe the authorities that instigated and demanded the positioning of these barriers are out of touch with what “real Australians” believe and feel, and should be sacked.

The everyday Australian would be appalled at this so-called safety strategy and see it as a strategy that borders on cowardice.

To propose this nonsense and then expect the participating community agencies to foot the bill adds insult to the Veterans that will participate in our important traditions on Anzac Day. Paul Penno, President Vietnam Veterans Bendigo Sub Branch

Silent councillors I WAS shocked to read Michael McKenzie’s letter in the Weekly, April 5, titled“Higher priority”.

I had no idea of the imbalance in council spending. It is hard to imagine how Bendigo council could possibly employ 40 EFT people in tourism related roles which brings in $300 million, whereas in agriculture and food processing council employs 3.5 EFT people which brings in $250- $350 million and hundreds of millions in food processing.

And to make matters worse, tour-

ism budgeted net losses are in the order of $10 million annually. At least the Livestock Exchange is no drain on the ratepayer purse.

These weird spending differences makes no sense at all and demand an explanation.

I notice no one from council has attempted to correct Mr McKenzie’s figures so I presume he is on the money once again.

It is a sad indictment on our councillors that no one has spoken out on this massive disparity.

Colin Carrington, Heathcote

Curious entertainment REGULAR letter-writer Helen Leach often contributes an amusing dog’s breakfast of poorly articulated conspiracy theory, illogical argument and outright misinformation, of which her letter of April 12 is a fine example.

She asserts that “a vote for Bill Shorten is a vote for open borders”.

The fact is that the Labor Party agrees with the Coalition’s punitive policies of boat turn-backs and seemingly indefinite off-shore detention for asylum seekers, including children.

The only fundamental difference is Labor’s recent acceptance of medical transfers for the seriously ill.

Any voter who seriously values the decent and humane treatment of vulnerable people seeking asylum on our shores, as is their lawful right, would not be voting for either Labor or the Coalition.

Ms Leach’s next concern is that Mr Shorten is, apparently, about to allow a “powerful foreign entity” to “decide who will come to Australia, and in what numbers” by signing the “United Nations Global Compact on Migration”. Once again, a few facts are warranted.

The Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration, is the correct title of a new inter-governmental negotiated agreement prepared under the auspices of the UN, and is described as “covering all dimensions of international migration in a holistic and comprehensive manner”.

The compact was formally endorsed by the UN in December 2018, and is nonbinding under international law.

The agreement recognises the principles of national sovereignty, reaffirming the right of states to determine their own migration policies.

There are 23 objectives and commitments listed in the agreement, including collecting and using accurate data to develop evidence-based mi-

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Despite Ms Leach’s preoccupation with the evils of a potential Shorten Labor government, she was very vociferous during last year’s state election in assuring voters that she was standing as a candidate for the “real Labour party”.

Reading her letters and following her forays into public life is nothing if not curiously entertaining.

Michelle Goldsmith, Eaglehawk

Another swipe IN her letter “Too significant”, Weekly, April 12, former councillor Helen Leach has taken another swipe at the despised ALP. She claims that “a vote for Labor is a vote for open borders” on the premise that if Bill Shorten signs the United Nations Global Compact on Migration, “A powerful foreign entity will decide who comes to Australia and in what numbers.”

Both her claim and the premise it rests on are inaccurate. Ms Leach has misread and misunderstood the purpose and function of the Global Contract.

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In other words, provided that a member state of the United Nations is not breaking any international laws, it is quite within its rights to determine its own national migration policy.

So, under this agreement, no big bogey or unnamed “powerful foreign entity” could cause a national government to alter its national policy on migration unless that policy contravened international law.

And that is where this issue becomes very interesting. An online perusal of the compact reveals that the United States of America, at the behest of Donald Trump, did not participate in agreement negotiations.

And Scott Morrison on Australia’s behalf would not be party to the agreement because he feared that Australia’s “strong border protection” could be undermined.

So, what do Donald Trump, Scott Morrison, and Helen Leach have in common here?

It seems that none of them wishes to conform to international laws on migration issues. Thus for them the easiest way to sidestep all of that obligation is not to be party to the compact in the first place.

Hence Trump’s border wall, hence ScoMo’s jaunt to Christmas Island, and hence Helen Leach’s invocation of the “open borders/foreign

entity/ALP damage” spectre.

Has it never occurred to any of these people to think of the benefits that migrants can bring to their country of settlement?

When will this xenophobia be seen for what it is? The biggest risks would seem to be avoiding change and closing our borders, our eyes and our minds to the future.

Julie Hopper, Bendigo

Climate change election THIS is the climate change election.

When will our political dinosaurs realise that renewables are best for the environment?

Schoolchildren and young people are showing us the way.

Native species are being extinguished. The rivers and oceans are greatly under threat. Dead fish in the Murray Basin is a calamity.

Contradictory attitudes from parties who seem to prefer coal, do not take a firm stand on the Adani mine.

Our politicians have no credibility on the climate issues nor about their close association with Chinese billionaires.

Denials and negativity are probably going to be the hallmarks of the election campaign.

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Status quo Budget THE draft budget released last night by the City of Greater Bendigo offers a “business as usual’’ package of projects and priorities for ratepayers right across the municipality.

It’s a budget that bears the trademark of the new regime of capped rate rises and where there’s a lot less pain associated with rate rise spikes, but also a reduced level of capital works spending.

Projects are spread far and wide, and would appear to mirror many of the pressure points our city is experiencing around growth, particularly on the fringes of the city.

The lack of any major or relatively big ticket items is not so much a concern as it is a symptom of the new era the state government sought to impose on the local government sector.

Given the state government’s crackdown on the significant rate rises many councils had sought to impose on ratepayers until recent times, it seems the era of high spending, high taxing council budgets has passed, something many Victorians will be grateful for.

But within the thousands of words of budget narrative presented to local media on Wednesday was

Editorial Comment an ominous warning from Greater Bendigo mayor Margaret O’Rourke and chief executive officer Craig Niemann.

The rate cap is a potential future constraint to cities such as Bendigo where a rigorous annual growth rate of around 1.7 per cent could eventually be constrained by the council’s inability to raise the extra funds it might need to continue to provide infrastructure and services of a standard the rest of us are content with.

There’s no doubt the rates cap has forced council to look more closely at where its funds are spent and has led to a greater focus on essential services and programs that benefit a broad range of people within the community.

The move by the state government to introduce annual revaluations for all properties will also present some potential surprises to local residents whose property may have surged in value this past 12 months.

It’s worth remembering the rate charged on all properties is applied to the new Capital Improved Value of a property, as determined by an independent valuer, so if your home’s value has increased so too will your rates.

There is also strong support from councils across the state to lobby the state government in a bid to unlock more of the funding raised by a levy on waste and recycling.

Best described as a landfill levy on all waste disposed of at licensed landfills in Victoria, the amount charged by the government was increasing substantially almost a decade ago.

This was designed to provide the community with an incentive to improve their resource recovery, but there is unrest among councils that too little of the fund has been allocated back to where it needs to be spent.

Given the well documented problems the state’s recycling industry is now facing, unlocking more of this fund to help alleviate problems and support councils like our own in managing the waste that is in reality a problem created by every single one of us, would seem a practical and responsible thing to do.

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Being a young person, I feel enormously passionate about ensuring other young people my age, or those who’ve just turned 18, are actually on the electoral roll, to ensure they don’t miss out on this important privilege.

Having the chance to become engaged, have

vote is merely just ticking boxes.

But what people forget is that many young people, once they’re 18, have been working, engaged in their communities, and have become deeply passionate about issues close to them for years – and have real-life experience to determine what they feel is right.

“Voting in an election is one of our greatest democratic responsibilities and rights” conversations and make a choice as a young person is incredibly important for our future, as we take on the challenges and issues being faced by the current generation.

However, in our discourse, there is constant commentary about how young people aren’t educated on political issues, they’re too immature, and that their casting of a

And by giving them this responsibility, and ensuring they take it, forces them to take that next step, think beyond the name of the candidate, and do some research, into what they think is the best decision.

It’s years of watching, years of learning in school, and years of already engaging in government, which are able to

come to fruition.

This federal election will be the first time I get to vote in a national poll, and I can’t wait. I feel enormously proud to live in a place where the views of us as citizens are fostered and valued.

I remember during the last election, when I was in Year 12 and missed out on voting by only three months, around the schoolyard and in class there were real and genuine conversations occurring between my peers about policies from all of the parties, about what would be best to support.

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That’s what having the chance to vote brings out – a thought by all people that they can make a difference, and shape the country they live in.

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N recent years there has been an explosion of all things mindfulness.

Local psychotherapist and registered mindfulness teacher Maggie O’Shea says although this is a positive development overall, there are downsides.

“Now you are hearing people say, I tried it, but it didn’t work for me,” Maggie said.

“Often their experience is based on a one-off session at work or a few short practices they’ve come across on an app, or even a colouring-in book.

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The genuine 30 year sale with never to be repeated prices, starting from just $15 a square metre is now winding down but there are still plenty of bargains to be had throughout their Sandhurst Road store.

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Bulk carpet, sheet vinyl, vinyl planks and carpet and rubber tiles it’s all here along with good old-fashioned service, being the secret to Taggerts’ longevity and success which first started from a farm shed in Woodvale.

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“The cheapest carpet is not always the best, not if it’s going to wear out in a couple of years,” Trevor said.

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“Some builders and homeowners aren’t sure what to choose while other customers are absent, so based on their input we help them select the right floor coverings.”

And better still for regular customers, Taggerts always have a clearance sale under way on various discontinued or discount lines.

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CHURCH SERVICES BENDIGO INTERFAITH COUNCIL This coming week-end is a very precious time for many of the faiths represented in the Bendigo Community.

The Baha’i community celebrates Ridvan The Jewish community, Passover The Karen Buddhist community, New Year water festival The Christian community, Holy Week culminating with the feast of the Resurrection.

Other Faith communities share in our break from work.

To all, may this time be the occasion of renewal and Joy. May all celebrations be a source of Hope and Peace and help all to respect and appreciate the different gifts residing in people in our wonderful community Mons Frank Marriott

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ANGLICAN DIOCESE OF BENDIGO Life in an anxious world.

We like to think of ourselves as relaxed folk who value equality and a fair go. Sometimes we manage to pull it off! Yet it seems that this year we have been constantly reminded that there are cracks in our world that we cannot just paper over.

Whether it be small and personal or large and shocking, we are struggling to reconcile what we think of ourselves with how we (and our fellows) are acting.

Easter gives us a time to ask difficult questions of ourselves, because it is a time when we see the dreadful reality of unjust and undeserved suffering being confronted and dispatched.

We often see Easter through the lens of a holiday, time with family and friends, and indulgence in rich food. Yet, the naked abuse of strength and power lays at Easter’s very heart.

Jesus’ death was an unjust death. He did nothing to deserve to die and he was forced into the worst of suffering. But Jesus’ suffering was not his alone. It confronted the unjust actions of the powerful, and even though I did not participate in the decisions leading to his death it also captured my culpability in this messed up world. It was not the powerful governor of the time who alone pronounced a sentence, in doing so became my figurehead.

The opportunity in owning my own part in Jesus’ death is to contemplate God’s confrontation of this evil. God both confronted evil and provided the step ahead, for this death was not ultimate. Easter includes a death, but it concludes with a resurrection. Jesus was raised from this unjust death; the tomb could only hold him for three meagre days.

Friends, as we struggle with what it means to be an active participant in a broken world may I encourage you to be honest where you contribute to it. But to then embrace the opportunity for life in following the one who rose again because he came to bring ‘life and life to the full’(Jn 10:10). I wonder what our nation would be like if we embraced the freedom that comes from being swept up in the life won by Jesus at Easter. It would certainly be much less anxious!

Bishop Matt Brain

EAST BENDIGO PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH The Cry and the Curtain Feeling excluded, being left out or not being welcomed is hurtful and horrible for anyone – no matter who you are. What if God knew this? What if God knew what this feels like too?

This is what we see at Easter.

In Mark’s Gospel, we read an eyewitness account of the very moments when Jesus Christ dies on the cross. In Mark 15:37, Jesus loudly cries out as he heaves his last breath. At the very same time, we see the massive temple curtain protecting access to God is torn in two from top to bottom. The cry and the curtain are tied together in Jesus death for you.

Here is Jesus the Son of God, who in every way is ‘in with God’, and yet he is pushed out. The Father is telling the Son to get out. Jesus is the one who takes all the sin of you and I on his own shoulders, so that we don’t have to. On the cross Jesus suffers for sin and dies as the judgement against sin.

Jesus does this so that those who trust in him are forgiven and are welcomed to be ‘in with God’.

So when Jesus cries out and the curtain of access to God at the temple is ripped open, we see a great exchange happening for us. Jesus cries out as the sin he bears on the cross pushes him out of right relationship with God. The curtain is torn in two because you can now have access to God with a new right relationship. At the cry and the curtain Jesus is pushed out so that you can come in. Now there’s no need to be left out.

Ps Russ Grinter

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ST ANDREW’S AND FOREST ST UNITING CHURCH - CENTRAL BENDIGO CLUSTER Easter, and the lead-up to it, is an invitation to pause and reflect on the deepest issues - of life and faith, of uncertainty and anxiety, of fear and grief, in the company of an unexplainable hope and the unquenchable tenacity to embrace life. Life that is loving, just and free - in ancient texts and in our contemporary lives. These realities create a common thread between the first century world and our contemporary experience.

Through the ages there are unjustifiable, indefensible, inexcusable attacks on those who seek to live in ways that are inclusive, welcoming, respectful, compassionate and just.

2000 years ago, in the midst of all these threats to his way of ministry and mission, - indeed to his very life - Jesus met the threat with grace and nonviolence, with calm words and deep peace, with love and compassion. Jesus remains one of the models of this way in the 21st century and one of the models for many of us, as we navigate life in a threatening and polarised world.

The death of Jesus seemed like an end, perhaps the even the death of hope. But his being raised to life by God restored hope, halted the inevitability of destruction, and renewed the dream that humanity might find another way to live and thrive, celebrating and discovering the incredible potential contained in rich and creative diversity.

The new life created by God in the resurrection of Jesus is life with a purpose. It is an invitation for all of us to be aware of the death, pain and brokenness that we experience, and that is experienced by so many in the midst of everyday living. It is an invitation for all of us to be aware of the life, joy and relationships that we can all experience in the midst of a struggling world. Ultimately, the gospel of Christ declares that God’s love is stronger than all that diminishes and dehumanises.

The first and final word of God for everyone, in everything, is LIFE. Life filled with grace, hope, inclusion and love.

Rev Di Esbensen

BENDIGO BAPTIST CHURCH I was reading recently that this year’s Easter Egg hunt as part of the Bendigo Easter Festival will feature 170,000 eggs to be searched for. That’s a lot of eggs! And a lot of searching.

Like children scattering around Rosalind Park looking for Easter eggs, you and I are on a search.

We all search. Our thirsty, weary souls rummage through all sorts of nooks and crannies of this world in search of shiny pleasures and something to satisfy. In the Bible (Acts 17), we find the apostle Paul in Athens on his journeys and as he was coming into the city he noticed all sorts of monuments to various gods and one particularly caught his attention; it was ‘to the unknown god’. They were worried they may have missed one of the gods and didn’t want to risk offending any.

Paul went on into the centre of the city and began to explain to the people the truth about God they didn’t know.

He pointed out to them that God has made each one of us, and part of what makes us human is that we are not just physical beings, but we are spiritual beings too and God has made us to search for Him. The magnificent thing he then went on to say is that He is not trying to hide himself from us but wants us to find Him and ‘He is actually not far from each one of us’ (Acts 17:27). There are still all sorts of spiritual searching going on today, and Easter is a great messageopportunity to seek God afresh. There are Christian communities all through Bendigo that would love to help you discover Him for yourself.

SOUTHERN GATEWAY CHRISTIAN CHURCH Easter Everywhere.

I wonder if we could cope with Easter in Jerusalem about 2000 years ago?

We would belong to one of several groups. Those who followed Jesus would have been devastated by the Crucifixion and stunned by His disappearance. Jewish leaders would have been pleased to get rid of the trouble maker and suppressed any news of His leaving the grave. The Romans would be sick of all the hassle causing unrest. The rest of the region may have been merely curious onlookers who got on with their lives.

Today has anything changed?

Those who know Jesus in their hearts know that He rose from the dead and sits in heaven. He healed us of all pain, loss and rejection. All Christians have to do is claim it. The civic leaders of today are merely interested in making sure the electorate have a good time. Most people welcome the holidays and heaps of fun. There are those who are merely church historians. And of course there are those who reject Jesus as their Lord and Saviour.

No matter what unbelievers say or do, the key historical fact is that Jesus was crucified by Roman soldiers at the request of Jewish leaders. He rose from the dead and ascended into heaven. Many witnesses saw these things.

That’s what Easter is about. Does it mean we can’t have a good time? No! It means part of our celebrations should include Jesus. God bless Bendigo.

Ps Peter Pritchard

ONE WAY GATHERINGS For many of us, Easter is often a chance for us to have a break from school or work and escape from our normal routine. We might catch up on some work around the house, take a holiday or enjoy some of the activities around the area.

Maybe we’ll even indulge in some hot cross buns and Easter eggs, because after all, it is Easter. We hope we have a nice peaceful break, free from unwanted disruptions.

Around 2000 years ago, a young man called Simon, a Cyrenian, was visiting Jerusalem and found himself in the middle of some unwanted drama that disrupted his holidays. As Simon is walking along the crowded streets of Jerusalem, he hears a commotion going on not far from him. A man called Jesus was being marched through the centre of town to be crucified. Simon is curious, but doesn’t want to get involved.

He hesitatingly draws closer, moving slowly through the crowd.

As he draws closer to the commotion, Jesus stumbles and the mob crowding around hastily back away. The Roman soldiers look around and find Simon, who, in the confusion, doesn’t move quick enough and finds himself closer to the front than he would have liked. The soldiers treat him roughly and push him toward Jesus and the cross lying on the ground. Simon finds himself carrying the heavy cross that Jesus would be crucified on, playing a role in something much bigger than he ever imagined.

The story of the cross will disrupt our lives. How will you react? With annoyance and reluctance? Or excitement, reverence and awe? Will you allow the interruption to take your life on a new course, like Simon did, or will you shrug it off and keep doing what you’ve always done?

This Easter, disrupt your break and search out the real meaning for the holiday.

Ps Julie Pearse

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CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF SANDHURST Christ is Risen! Let the whole earth rejoice! Christians the world over join once again, in proclaiming the resurrection of Jesus from the dead. This moment of history, many years ago, retains its eternal significance as the moment in which the shadow of death was lifted and the victory won. ‘Christ is Risen!’ is a simple statement.

This simple statement sits at the heart of the Christian message. Some of the great examples of our faith, from the early Desert Fathers through St Gregory the Great and St Francis of Assisi to St Mary Mackillop, strived to base their lives simply on Christ and to live this out in simplicity of life. In this, they serve as models for us all. Yet human beings so often make the simple, complex!

Therefore, my Easter message is quite simple really, based on the fact that I believe that God is in our world and has come definitively in our world in Jesus Christ – and that God raised Him up from the dead, which shows that ultimately, there is hope, there is meaning and there is victory.

My message, then, is first of all, Jesus’ message when He rose from the dead and said, “Peace be with you,” and I pray therefore and hope confidently for peace - peace in our hearts, peace in our homes and peace in our world. I pray particularly for peace in your own hearts and homes because it is out of that you generate peace to others.

My second message is again from the words of Jesus. He said to His disciples, “Do not be afraid,” and that is my message to you. With all the troubles and challenges that you may face, do not be afraid because God is with you. He is with you through His Holy Spirit, He is with you through the example of His Son Jesus Christ, He is with you in the help of other people who generate in a wonderful way the spirit of God - so do not be afraid, have courage because in His Resurrection, in His new life, God in Jesus has overcome the world : He is Risen, indeed, Alleluia!

I wish you a very, very happy and holy Easter - may God bless you.

Bishop Les Tomlinson

BENDIGO ST JOHN’S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH No matter how much we deny it, death is never pretty. Death by crucifixion was even less so. While Mel Gibson went to extreme lengths to show us just how much Jesus suffered in his 2004, 2 hour plus movie, ‘The Passion of the Christ’, the Bible doesn’t give us that much information on what was actually involved. Of course, it mentions the nails that were driven into his hands and feet and the crown of thorns that was placed upon his head, but the most sombre moment is recorded with the greatest simplicity: ‘after he had scourged Him, Pilate delivered Jesus to be crucified’ (Mark 15:15).

Yet, the message of the entire Bible centres on the cross of Jesus. It tells us that if we are to appreciate Jesus’ death and its implications for us, then we must understand that he was not just a man who suffered terrible things, but that he was God’s Son who took the place of sinners. It tells us that he was the Creator of the universe who willingly allowed himself to die as he did for those who rebelled against and hated him. That’s what it’s about. Not about how much Jesus suffered, but about who it was that suffered and in doing so went to the most extreme lengths to purchase salvation for those who believe in him. Romans 5:8 says ‘God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.’ And he did that, not to win your sympathy, but that you might believe in him and know the free gift of forgiveness to cover your sins. No, his death was anything but pretty, but to those who believe in him, it was the greatest gift from God. This Easter, seek him.

Rev Philip Burns

EAGLEHAWK PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Easter is one of those wonderful times of the year for us to get back to the basics, and to once again ask the question “why?”

“Why did Jesus have to die?” “Why would Christians celebrate this event?” “Why would we decorate our churches with crosses, or wear crosses around our necks?”

Consider Romans 6:23 – “For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.”

Think about what Paul says there – He’s already rammed home the point that all people are sinful. We can’t minimise or balance out our sin by good deeds – we’re guilty of crimes against the God who gives us life and breath and everything else.

So Paul says what our punishment is. “The wages of sin is death.” And we’ve earned our wages. We’ve done the crime, now we do the time.

But that’s not the end of the story! This is where Easter

comes in, because the one person who didn’t earn those horrible wages is the one who received them! Jesus lived the perfect life we couldn’t, died the death we should have, and gives us a free gift which we didn’t deserve and couldn’t earn. A gift we receive when we repent and believe: Eternal life.

This is the gospel, the good news. This is why we celebrate Easter. Christ died to save sinners, to give them eternal life.

And he proved it by being raised to life again himself. The one who gives life freely is alive now.

Why celebrate Easter? Because the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. Join us this Easter as we consider the work of Jesus on the cross and rejoice that God raised him from the dead.

Ps Jesse Walz

ST PAUL’S ANGLICAN CATHEDRAL My young grandson, not quite four years old, has just received his first pair of spectacles. A whole new world has opened up to him! Where once he saw shapes and colours, he can now see faces and distinguish objects clearly. His parents can now make sense of his disinterest in puzzles, games and books – he couldn’t see clearly enough to engage with them. It explains why he kept tripping over things or asking where something was – he couldn’t locate things for himself. What a difficult start for him!

Many people who met Jesus saw only part of the story of who he was: what he came to do and what it meant for them individually and as a community. It wasn’t clearly grasped and didn’t quite make sense. Then, when they saw him die on the cross, they thought that the light had gone out on the future they had glimpsed.

With the dawning of the first Easter Day came a clarity of sight that was to dispel the darkness and shadows. They could see clearly now that this was no ordinary man, no teacher like any other. God was doing a new thing through Jesus, bringing light and hope, faith restored and forgiveness and inclusion in action! Gone was the half-seeing of the past. New spectacles for a new day. And everything was transformed!

Let Jesus bring you the same transformation of vision that will make everything new, offer clarity and purpose, and a future full of hope. May Jesus give you joy and peace in believing this Easter!

The Very Reverend Elizabeth Dyke, Dean of St. Paul’s Anglican Cathedral

KANGAROO FLAT BAPTIST CHURCH A Willing Sacrifice I received and I pass onto you a story helping remind us of the real meaning of Easter. The story is told from the context of the U.S. Marine Corps – an elite military unit.

A new recruit joined a certain barracks. Now this young man didn’t quite slot into the marine ideal, he was a little bit “different”. His room mates stirred him mercilessly, making fun of him even to the point of despising him. They concocted a plan to give the new recruit a fright. Someone was to throw a disarmed grenade into the middle of the barracks, then yell “live grenade” and enjoy the anticipated panic response from their young room mate. Everyone was in on the joke, except the young soldier.

They looked forward to carrying out their prank - expecting the new recruit to really ‘lose it’ in his terror. At last the time arrived and someone tossed a disarmed grenade into the middle of the barracks followed by the frantic words, “Help, live grenade, live grenade - we’ll all be killed!!” Suddenly and quickly, their intended victim reacted. He threw himself onto the grenade, hugging it to his stomach and yelled, “Run, save yourselves, run...!!”

The soldiers stood still in shame and silence. It turned out that the one they had despised was the very one willing to lay down his life for them. So it was with Jesus Christ. The One who “was despised and rejected by men” (Isaiah 53:3) was the One who gave His life for our benefit, dying on a cross taking the punishment we deserved for our wrongdoing.

The day Jesus Christ rose from the grave on that first Easter morning around 2000 years ago changed forever the history of the world. No other leader in all history and not even Houdini the great escape artist has ever triumphed over the grave. Only Jesus Christ has. Matthew 28:6,7...An angel said, “He is not here...He has risen. Come and see the place where He lay. Go quickly and tell the disciples. He has risen from the dead”.

Easter, a time to remember the amazing sacrifice Jesus made for us on the cross; a time to thank Him, a time to confess our wrongdoing, repent and receive Christ into our lives, a time to obey Him and worship Him all the days of our lives.

Ps Bruce Stewart

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Good Friday 9:30am, Easter Sunday 10am Grow Church, 25 Alfredia St, St Albans www.onewaygathers.org

Ph 0413 682 999

Catholic Diocese of Sandhurst

He is risen!

For all Easter Catholic Mass times and venues visit:

Eaglehawk Presbyterian Church Good Friday 10am Easter Sunday 10am Our Service times during the year are at 10am each Sunday

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75A Victoria Street Eaglehawk Ph 0422 943 889 www.eaglehawkpc.org.au

Bendigo (St John’s) Presbyterian Church Corner of Forest and MacKenzie Streets P: 5443 6189 E: bendigopc@gmail.com Website: bendigopc.org.au

East Bendigo Presbyterian Church Good Friday 9am Easter Sunday 10am 17 Victa Road, East Bendigo www.reforming.org.au Email: connect@reforming.org.au

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The Bendigo Interfaith Council Greet all with a sincere Hope for a Joy and Peace filled Easter Holiday Weekend

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Maundy Thursday: April 18

7:00PM Choral Eucharist and Foot washing

Good Friday: April 19

8:00AM Good Friday Meditation 10:30AM All Age Good Friday Service 7:00PM Tenebrae (a reflective Service with choral music) Easter Day: April 21 6:00AM Easter Dawn Service (new fire and renewal of baptismal vows) Sunrise 6.53AM – A breakfast is served after this Service 8.00AM Traditional Holy Communion with Hymns 10:30AM All Age Choral Eucharist (with adult Baptism and Confirmation)

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

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

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

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

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

Foodcare 3556: Eaglehawk Uniting Church, cnr Peg Leg Rd/Kirkwood Rd, Tues and Wed 1.30pm–4pm. Ph 0403 698 715.

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

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11 Fin Column Oil Heater $60 Phone 0437 852 649

BAKING Dish 49cm S/S Dome Lid As New $15 ONO Ph 5443 5530

BOOKS, Mills & Boon, As new, Read once $1 ea Ph 5449 7463

MOTORBIKE crash helmet HJC XS as new, pink/wht, $85 Ph 0490 877 592

1993 LEXUS ES300, No R/W, No Rego, Body & interior in V/G condition.

Tyres V/G, Engine needs r e p a i r s V I N JP762BV1000247831 $1250 ONO Ph 0419 510 733

BBQ Voyager 4 - Jumbuck w/cover $20 ono Ph 0427 910 547

BRAND new sz 10 ladies black knee high boots $50 0404 716 807

FREE Packing Boxes, Phone 0404 716 807

BED Head, Q or D, brass & black metal $25 Ph 0409 858 455

BREVILLE toast & roast convect. oven w/rotisserie, as new $100 Ph 0428 507 622

FOR SALE GUILMARTINS HARDWARE Large quantities of brass and steel slotted screws, Perspex Acrylic Polycarbonate, Special wood mouldings, made to order. Wood dressing, Joinery, Veneered board, Plywood, Cupboard Handles and Locks Ph 5443 5077 2 Holdsworth Rd Long Gully

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FIREWOOD, BEST WOOD, Redgum/Greybox $140 Del. $120 Pick Up Ph 0436 113 241 or 5443 8975 BIKE Carrier 3 Bike Towbar Mounted $35 Ph 5439 3607 MEDISCOPE Heatpack, Reuseable $40 Ph 5447 8089 THERMAL Snow Boots, New S9 L & S11 M $30 EA Ph 5447 8089 BLENDER, Home Maker, New in Box $15 Ph 0409 974 492.

BLINDS, Canvas Retractable x 3 1.5mt W x 2mt H, one at 2.1mt W x 2mt H, EC $260 Will Sep. Ph 0410 435 234

BROWNBUILT 5 Shelves, 1.88H x 770W x 300D GC $60 0418 372 807 BROWNBUILT 6 Shelves, 2.1H x 900W x 300D $80 Ph 0418 372 807

PINS x3 From 2006 Melb Com Games $10 the lot Ph 0484 694 720

CHILDS Fox jeans (24) As new, only $25 Ph 0490 877 592

VINTAGE Wooden Jewellery Box, w/picture. $15 Ph 0484 694 720

CHRISTMAS Tree, 90cm Silver $10 Ph 0409 974 492.

QUEEN Anne Dresser, 5 Drawers $100 Ph 0409 974 492.

COMPOST

RANGEHOOD 600mm Never used $40 Phone 5446 9573

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

Phone 0400 855 626

RECORD Collector Sale, Big bargains, 50's, 60's,70's vinyl, Bendigo Ph 5443 5562

MUSHROOM

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ELECTRIC Panel Heaters x 2 Noirot 2400W Spot Plus W/Timer Model 7358-8T, Never Used $380 ea Ph 0402 863 160

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ELECTRIC Saw 210mm, Portable, G.C $40 Phone 5446 9573

FIGS

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SAUCE TOMATOES AVAILABLE

Dry, red gum, split, $145 per metre delivered.

Phone 0459 675 873

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

PH 0408 373 598

FIREWOOD

GARDEN Manure, Stable $5 bag, Cow or Sheep $8.80 bag, Can Deliver Ph 0411 783 230

HAY & STRAW

FOR SALE

Rolls & Little Squares.

Delivery available Maiden Gully Ph 0438 373 291

BENDIGO Noel & Christine Stilwell

KWICK Stage Scaffolding for sale Phone 0407 843 150

CONTAINER SALES & MODIFICATIONS

LADIES sz 16 light tan patchwork leather jacket $50 0404 716 807

40, 30, 20, & 10FT CONTAINERS

REDUCTION SALE! SHORT TIME ONLY Ideal for: Site Sheds, farm sheds, builders storage sheds & general purpose storage.

Modifications to suit your requirements including: z Side doors z Roof air spinners z Windows with z Shelving z Roller & personal security shutter z Power & lights access doors

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PANEL Heater Heller, Never Used Still in box $50 Ph 0422 485 573 PATCHWORK, Embroidery, Papercraft Sat & Sun 10am - 3pm 37 Helm Street Kangaroo Flat

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LADIES skirt suit, xs, Tokito, as new, only $30 Ph 0490 877 592 LOUIS Vuitton leather Handbag, lrg, cream a/n $40 ono Ph 5443 5530 LOUNGE Suite Brown Modular $200 Ph 5463 5574 MAGS W/Tyres, 18 x 8 Suit Commodore 3 X $100 Ph 0429 047 188 MISTRAL Banquet, Elec Fry Pan, New $35 Phone 0437 852 649

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

SKYLIGHT dome, 44cm $50 Ph 0484 694 720 SOFA, interchangeable, Camel colour fabric. $100 Ph 5443 6124

STYRENE BOXES Ph 0408 373 598

SUITCASE with wheels & handles, Red, 60x48cm Ph 0437 852 649

TOP SOIL

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

Garden rocks also avail.

Phone 0418 306 548 or 0428 100 770 TV console, modern silv /grey swivel base, as New $80 ono Ph 5443 8718

TRANSPORTABLE room 4x2.7M Ceiling Height 2.4M, Unlined (can custom build) $6500 Ph 0407 364 008

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Braves set for battle

By NICHOLAS NAKOS

THE Bendigo Braves are hoping a big crowd will be on hand for tonight’s double header against the Frankston Blues at Bendigo Stadium.

The Bendigo Braves women tip off at 6pm and look to continue their unbeaten start to the season, after stringing together four straight wins.

Guard Bianca Dufelmeier said that the team doesn’t focus on their record ahead of this game against the 1-2 Blues, who came back from a double digit deficit after three quarters against Geelong to win by a point last weekend.

“When we go into the game, we are 0-0. We don’t focus on our record. We focus on what we have to do to be in the big dance at the end of the season,” Dufelmeier said.

The 168cm guard is relishing her role as the team’s spark off the bench and said she brings energy to the second unit.

“Sometimes teams fall off when they sub. My job is to make sure there is always

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energy on court,” Dufelmeier said.

“I’m probably someone you hate to play against and someone you love to have on your team,” she said.

The Bendigo Braves men’s captain Ray Turner wants the team to make Bendigo Stadium a tough place to play ahead of their second home game at 8pm tonight.

The Braves lost their home opener to the Basketball Australia Centre of Excellence and will be looking to bounce back from three straight losses.

“We are going to put more energy and effort out on court.

It’s going to be a scrappy game, but we are going to be coming out aggressive,” Turner said.

The team is having defensive lapses and that’s costing them, Turner said.

Adjustments were made at training this week.

“We are giving up too many second chance points when it comes to boxing out on rebounding,” he said.

From Page 28 Ms McKinstry said the lack of adequate facilities for female athletes at some grounds would not deter the push to establish a women’s competition.

“A number of our clubs have actually received grants to improve facilities. But look, these girls are so keen to play, we’ve had netballers with really substandard facilities for many years and it will be a real scheduling challenge but it’s something we are working really closely with the clubs that we can overcome.”

The BFNL board will work with clubs to determine when any proposed women’s football competition would be scheduled, and Ms McKinstry said scheduling did present some challenges and concerns to clubs about the possibility netballers could switch across to football, but said for female football to really flourish, it needs to be mainstream.

“It needs to be either probably before or after the senior football.”

She said most grounds now have lights so women’s footy could be played as a twilight match or between the men’s reserves and seniors match.

GAME READY: Ray Turner and Bianca Dufelmeier. Photo: BRENDAN McCARTHY

Braves women Headpower to go to victory here and

THE Bendigo Braves women continued their unbeaten start to the NBL1 season with a 70-64 win against Kilsyth last Saturday in a low scoring encounter.

The Braves led at every change in a defensive tussle, holding Kilsyth to just 35 per cent shooting from the floor.

It was a tough night beyond the three-point arc for both

sides, with Bendigo knocking down just three long balls.

Gabe Richards did all her work on the inside, scoring 28 points on 11/12 shooting in a stellar performance for the Braves that also included six free throws.

The team look to extend their early season win streak to five games when they host

Frankston tonight at 6pm at Bendigo Stadium.

The Braves’ mens side has not had such luck early in the season, dropping to 1-3 after a 100-90 loss at Kilsyth.

The Cobras offense heated up in the second half, scoring 50 points on 53 per cent shooting for the match to blitz the Braves.

They are undefeated at 4-0,

with two Melbourne United NBL players in their starting line up.

One of those player is Tohe Smith-Milner, who top scoring with 27 points.

In a bright spot for the Braves men, their bench performed well, with three players in double figures.

The Braves host Frankston tonight with tip-off at 8pm.

Cyclists soar CYCLISTS have dominated the monthly Peak Bendigo Sports Star of the Year nominees for the first three months of the year.

The outstanding form and achievements at the gruelling Tour Down Under saw emerging superstars Jason Lea and Chris Hamilton share January’s nomination for the highly sought after award.

Hamilton finished sixth overall among a world class field and the Team Sunweb rider won the Young Rider category, while the energetic Lea won the King of the Mountains classifications ahead of many more highly fancied cyclists in a performance that augers well for his future career as a professional.

February’s nomination

was earned by the versatile Peta Mullens, an 11-time national champion in women’s road racing and mountain bike action.

Mullens added another classic to an impressive record in winning the tough Melbourne to Warrnambool women’s cycling event.

She was the first woman across the line as she completed the 262km duel in 6 hours and 26 minutes.

Alessia McCaig’s incredible run of success at the Australian junior track titles held in Brisbane last month have earned the star rider the March Sports Star nomination.

McCaig, the reigning Maxine Crouch Trust Fund recipient for 2018, won gold in the sprint, team

SPORTS STAR: Alessia McCaig wins again.

Photo: PETE DUNLOP

sprint, keirin, and scratch, and also won a bronze medal for the time trial at the titles.

She broke Australian records in the flying 200m, and team sprint and earned the Champion of Champions jersey for most

outstanding in under-17 girls class for the second successive year. McCaig also won gold in the sprint and kierin, and silver in time trial at Victorian junior champs held earlier in March.

The Sports Star

committee also allocated scholarships to cyclist Patrick Eddy, junior golfer Jazy Roberts, volleyball champ Lauren Cox and swimmer Emily Kearns to assist them in their ongoing efforts to train and compete at the highest levels.

Runners enjoy track THE second event of the South Bendigo Athletics Club’s season took place last Saturday with the largest turnout in some time.

87 runners took to the track, with many more supporting them on the day.

The Golf Course Road track played host to this latest meet, with a slow and winding ascent providing a challenge for runners.

Matt Barkla took out the five kilometre event ahead of Jesse Noden in a time of 18 minutes and 21 seconds.

Yazmin Hayes was the fastest female runner at that distance, clocking a time of 19 minutes and 52 seconds.

Honours were taken by Tony Fahy and Megan Wilson in the three kilometre race, while the 800 metre event saw a lot of new, young runners.

Despite having her arm in a cast, Kate Wilson had the best overall time in the 800 metres of three minutes and nine seconds.

Alfred Cunningham was the fastest male through 800m, clocking a time of three minutes and 24 seconds.

The next race will take place on Saturday, April 27 at Victa Road, East Bendigo.

The club encourages runners of any level of fitness to come along and you can visit the South Bendigo Athletic Club facebook page or call Peter on 0417 684 306 for more information.

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Women’s footy push

By PETER KENNEDY

THE Bendigo Football Netball League wants a women’s senior competition introduced for the 2020 season.

As part of a bold move to establish a women’s competition, BFNL chair Carol McKinstry said the league wants women’s and men’s footy to be played on the same day, and at the same venue.

“We would like to have our own women’s football competition within our league,” she said.

Six of the BFNL’s 10 clubs have senior female teams, while some of the remaining clubs are also looking at incorporating a women’s team into their club hierarchy in the near future.

Speaking on ABC Radio earlier this week, Ms McKinstry said the move to establish a women’s competition was a natural progression for the BFNL, and had been a documented part of the board’s thinking since the release of its 2014 strategic plan.

“We flagged it then… we thought it would be a, I suppose, a slow burn in terms of not expecting all clubs to have a team overnight, but its got to the stage now where our clubs are actually pushing us as a league.”

She said a women’s football competition would provide a range of benefits to the league and the community, including a greater opportunity to be family orientated.

“It brings sometimes a different demographic to football as well, and they see that thy have opportunities to grow memberships, grow volunteer numbers.

“I mean it will come with some pretty big initial challenges in the beginning in terms of providing trainers and all the other infrastructure, but they’re actually doing it now.

“We’re pretty excited. We actually have been pushing for this in the last couple of years and now it’s our clubs pushing for it as well so we are pretty keen to have our competition up and running next year.”

The BFNL still needs to overcome a number of hurdles before a competition can be offered to clubs, including convincing AFL Victoria to back the plan. Continued Page 26

FAST FINISH: In The Thick Of It (left) storms home. Photo: BRENDAN McCARTHY

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