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BendigoWeekly ISSUE 1127 FRIDAY, JUNE 28, 2019

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By NICHOLAS NAKOS

Federal member for Bendigo Lisa Chesters will return to Canberra next week to urge the government to adopt her plan for the Bendigo electorate.

Ms Chesters’ first order of business in her third term as an MP will be to generate government support for the expansion of the Bendigo Airport terminal.

The airport was set to receive a $4.4 million funding boost had the Labor Party been elected, for an expanded terminal and improved

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security and amenity standards for future services.

“We need to expand our terminal to fulfil the government’s obligations regarding increasing security measures at regional airports,” Ms Chesters said.

The terminal is currently able to seat 30 passengers, despite the Qantas aircraft seating 50 passengers for its Bendigo to Sydney flight.

Ms Chesters said the City of

Greater Bendigo has already spoken to Deputy Prime Minister Michael McCormack about Bendigo Airport.

“He sees the economic benefits of airports as the member for Riverina and knows how vital it is to have regional airports. I am hoping that he will come on board with this project very quickly,” Ms Chesters said.

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Bendigo from Sydney than Bendigonians travelling to the Harbour City, Ms Chesters said the flights between the city’s are having an economic benefit to Bendigo.

Among the other community infrastructure commitments Ms Chesters made before the election that she would hope to see funded by the government include $5 million for the Daylesford to Hanging Rock Rail Trail, $2 million for the

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La Trobe Rural Road Trauma Research Hub and $10 million for the Macedon Ranges Regional Sports Precinct at New Gisborne.

“When you look at the money the government promised to Shepparton, Geelong and Ballarat, they really owe Bendigo. They committed zero in the federal election,” Ms Chesters said.

Members of Parliament will be officially sworn in on Tuesday at Parliament House in Canberra, with the event to include a Welcome to Country ceremony and declaration of the Parliament.

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The Weekly look at the local real estate market

Post-election positives

By JULIAN PEREZ REGIONAL centres such as Bendigo are experiencing a fresh confidence about the future as a raft of property market incentives and boosters unfold in the postelection period.

Bendigo’s property market flattened out during the election.

It had been powering along really well in the early part of the year but the uncertainty of the looming federal poll result eased activity.

Since the election, however, there’s been a renewed positivity and it’s back to business as usual.

Buyer inquiries are strong and sales are growing, courtesy of multiple factors, among them: lower interest rates, a new first homebuyer deposit guarantee scheme, a loosening of lending restrictions, first homebuyer grants, stamp duty exemptions and regional concessions.

It’s a heady combination.

Especially when you throw a few other sweeteners in the mix.

Things such as affordability, lifestyle, regional infrastructure projects and market stability.

Truth be known, it’s hardly surprising there’s a lot of outside interest in Bendigo. Official statistics might not be available yet but ask any property agent, developer or financier, they’ll tell you the mood and activity have improved.

There’s also a more subtle side to what’s happening. It’s not all

OPTIMISTIC: Julian Perez. financial, although affordability is clearly a key advantage for the regions.

What it is, is something we tend to take for granted: Liveability.

Melbourne has long prided itself on being the world’s most liveable city, even with its chronic traffic gridlocks. It’s not any more.

Moreover, Bendigo – together with Ballarat and Geelong – are considered more liveable options than two-thirds of Melbourne.

And that’s official. That was the verdict of Deloitte Access Economics’ It’s Happening, Victoria report late last year – a report released, ironically, around the time Melbourne market prices were peaking while Bendigo

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maintained its traditional steady measure.

Liveability basically means those things you need to buy and build a home, and raise a family, in a solid ongoing community with strong health, education and, critically, strong social and lifestyle infrastructure.

More and more buyers are waking up to the difference between a metropolitan lifestyle, with its high prices, 30-year mortgages, chronic transport and commuter woes, and an easier, friendlier option.

Just getting to work each day is so much easier in cities like Bendigo. Getting the kids to school, connecting with people in your neighbourhood, too. The

regionals do all these just so much better than Melbourne.

So now, while the Melbourne market is re-adjusting, painfully, to its speculator-driven excesses, Bendigo’s new residential market is affordable, accessible and dependable. And growing.

The fact it’s drawing more interest, steadily rather than wildly, points to more positives for Bendigo.

As the property market moves ahead, so too will things such as employment, retail trade, education – including the sporting clubs so important to new people looking to integrate into new communities. Sports clubs are a fantastic way for newcomers to meet new people but they’re often an under-estimated community and business asset.

Like Deloitte says, major regional cities are now acting as hubs for higher education and health services. And they’re well connected to critical infrastructure such as rail, roads, internet and mobile coverage.

The bottom line is simple: regional centres such as Bendigo provide a very real option for a better healthier lifestyle, better family and work outcomes. And spending more time with those close to you than in traffic or commuting.

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Forest report under fire

A BENDIGO alliance is concerned high conservation value sections of the Wellsford Forest could be logged as part of VicForest plans, despite the area being recommended for inclusion as part of an expanded Greater Bendigo National Park.

The Wellsford Forest Conservation Alliance is an umbrella group for 16 local environment groups, and its members are concerned sections of the Wellsford, locally known as ‘the Big Trees’, is now back on VicForests’ logging plans to cut that coupe for poles.

The group also claims the western section of the Wellsford that has been recommended to be part of a regional park is already being logged.

Alliance members are con-

Alliance hits out at Wellsford logging activity

cerned the conservation value of remaining box ironbark woodlands in public hands is being degraded as part of a process they deem ‘unreasonable’.

The alliance acknowledges Bendigo’s population will expand and says now is the time to create new parks to accommodate future needs.

“These parks fulfill many purposes. They will be heat sinks for the city; they will provide refuges for native species (increasingly facing extinction) enabling valuable breathing space to adapt to the warming climate, and the recommendations will protect our forests from degrading uses.”

Concerns for the Wellsford have arisen as the Victorian Environment Assessment Council this week released its final report and recommendations for the future of the forests of central west Victoria, which it says will improve protection of nature and helping to safeguard against the impacts of population growth and climate change A key recommendation is placing nearly 60,000 hectares of land into protected areas including national park, conservation park, nature reserve and bushland reserve.

Under the recommendations the majority of recreation activities – camping, four-wheel driv-

ing, horse and trail bike riding, cycling, mountain bike riding and walking – will continue in the central west forests. Prospecting and hunting will be affected in some areas, including the Wellsford.

The final report is the culmination of an independent, two-year investigation where more than 3300 submissions were provided.

VEAC chair Janine Haddow said while a number of people expressed a desire for things to stay the same, community members were also clear that the forests were already changing due to increased numbers of visitors and the competing pressures for a wide range of recreational activities.

“Victoria’s population growth means more residents and visitors using the forests and decisions need to be taken now to protect the forests from over use,” Ms Haddow said.

“There are also the impacts of climate change affecting water production and increasing bushfire risk. We’re also seeing habitat deteriorating putting pressure on a significant number of rare and endangered species.”

During its investigation VEAC also engaged with traditional owners who said they wanted to see more protection of forests and for rivers and their headwaters and catchments to be protected.

The Government has until late February 2020 to consider the report’s recommendations.

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Coffee with a cop comes to a stop THERE are hopes Victoria Police’s Coffee with a Cop initiative will continue after its 12-month community grant came to an end this week.

The program connects local officers with the community, and has seen police meet local residents over a free coffee in locations including Hargreaves Mall, Heathcote, Eaglehawk, Kennington, Kangaroo Flat and Huntly.

The initiative has been declared a success in breaking down barriers and providing an informal opportunity for residents to meet police members.

City of Greater Bendigo’s Community Grants program funded the initiative, with support from Bendigo Safe Community Forum and Victoria Police, with yesterday’s event the last under the current funding arrangement. The

concept was developed by Bendigo Safe Community Forum.

Acting Inspector Bruce Simpson said police were supportive for the program to continue, if the forum was to place another application following evaluation.

As yet, there is no word whether a future funding application would be made.

“I’m certain that the council and Safe Community Forum would continue to work with police in the future to provide a safe community environment,” he said.

He believed the program worked.

“It has been great, we have had lots of interaction with the community,” he said.

“It’s not just older people or younger

people, we’ve had a really broad range of people from our community come and engage with us in this program.”

Further community engagement techniques local police employ include the Bendigo Eyewatch Facebook page, as well as people interacting with Crime Stoppers.

Acting Inspector Simpson said the year-long program had been positive.

“It has enabled a lot of people to come and talk to police about things they may be concerned about or haven’t had the confidence to go down to the police station, or didn’t think it was really important to go down to the police station,” he said.

“It has really provided an informal setting for that interaction with the community.”

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DEAKIN University will create a new awareness campaign to help reduce the number of accidents and deaths involving young people driving near heavy vehicles.

The City of Greater Bendigo has secured $250,000 in federal government funding to create the pilot campaign.

Mayor Margaret O’Rourke said the new pilot campaign would target young drivers aged 16 to 25 years old and Deakin University’s Cadet Virtual Reality Lab was selected following a competitive pitch for expertise in creating immersive experiences.

“Deakin University’s Cadet Virtual Reality Lab is a world class facility that has worked on a number of highly innovative campaigns using virtual reality and 360 degree video technology to create immersive experiences that encourage participants to react to different real-life scenarios,” Cr O’Rourke said.

“We very much wanted virtual reality and 360 degree videos to be central to this campaign, as they are a powerful way to engage with young people, help them understand the importance of driving safely near heavy vehicles, and to build empathy towards heavy vehicle drivers and the daily challenges they face on the road.

“Deakin will design components for a roadshow and an online educational hub using sound, 360 degree videos, virtual reality headsets and heart monitors to measure reactions and to see how young drivers react to what’s happening around them. The ‘hub’ will be accessible at a national level once the pilot campaign has been completed.”

The City of Greater of Bendigo is leading the #GetTruckWise pilot campaign in partnership with the Transport Accident Commission and Bendigo Tech School.

A number of local freight operators have also come on board and Deakin University will collaborate with Bendigo Tech School for local Bendigo content and to gain perspectives from students regarding safety around heavy vehicles.

Bendigo Tech School director Graeme Wiggins said that he looked forward to Deakin University working with students at the Tech School.

“This will be an exciting collaboration between Deakin University and Bendigo Tech School to create real-world active learning challenges using 360 degree videos and virtual reality to engage young drivers and to help change behaviour on the road,” Mr Wiggins said.

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ment move to ban phones was a “really good move”, and one he was pleased with.

“Having the direction from the top will be really welcomed, but of course there will be the challenges with implementation.”

He said he believed most parents would also be supportive of the state government ban, but there was a need for education.

“I think students will get the message pretty quickly. They won’t want to lose their mobile phone – it’s like chopping off an arm or a leg.”

Education Minister James Merlino said students will be required to switch off their phones and store them securely

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in lockers from the start of the school day until the final bell.

When emergencies occur, parents or guardians can reach their child by calling the school.

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The only exceptions to the ban will be where students use phones to monitor health conditions, or where teachers instruct students to bring their phone for a particular classroom activity. At all other times phones must be in

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that teachers can teach, and students can learn in a more focused, positive and supported environment,” Mr Merlino said.

“Half of all young people have experienced cyberbullying.

By banning mobiles we can stop it at the school gate.”

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THE head of Victoria’s biggest VCE provider, Bendigo Senior Secondary College’s Dale Pearce has welcomed the introduction of a ban on the use of mobile phones in all state school classrooms.

From the start of the 2020 school year, mobile phones will be banned for all students at Victorian state primary and secondary schools to help reduce distraction, tackle cyberbullying and improve learning outcomes for students.

Speaking on ABC Radio on Wednesday, Mr Pearce said while schools such as BSSC already have policies in place to address the use of mobile phones, the state govern-

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In Term 3, 2019, the Department of Education and Training will work with principals to develop detailed advice and resources as schools prepare to introduce this policy next year. A review will be conducted at the end of 2020.

In a statement to media, The director of Catholic Education Sandhurst, Paul Desmond, said catholic schools in the Sandhurst Diocese have the autonomy to define what devices a student has access to in the course of the school day.

Mr Desmond said a number of schools have taken the initiative of banning the use of mobile phones, deeming it to be a distraction to good learning.

“Other schools in this region simply discourage the use of mobile phones and encourage responsible use of the device.

“Catholic Education Sandhurst will not be seeking to impose a blanket ban on the mobile phone.”

Cooking up a cheap and healthy storm

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A COOKING program aiming to ensure all people can access healthy and cheap meals was launched in Bendigo on Tuesday, the first step in establishing a new community-based fresh produce model for the city.

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The initiative has three tiers, in establishing six cooking clubs within local community groups, increasing the supply of fresh produce to Bendigo Foodshare, and growing the garden and facilities at Gravel Hill Gardens.

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THE first cohort of TAFE students have graduated from their courses and secured jobs in Victoria’s high-demand industries, as part of the state government’s free TAFE initiative.

Minister for Training and Skills and Higher Education Gayle Tierney and Member for Bendigo West Maree Edwards yesterday visited Bendigo TAFE to congratulate students completing Certificate III in Individual Support.

More than 19,000 students have started free TAFE courses, more than twice the number that had started these courses at the same time last year.

Students can save up to $2500 for some pre-apprenticeship courses and up to $5000 for Certificate IV courses. For higher level courses such as a Diploma in Nursing or a Diploma in Building and Construction, students will save more than $10,000 through the free TAFE initiative.

The government has invested more than $70 million since 2015 to upgrade facilities for Bendigo TAFE, and give students the skills they need to be first in line for NDIS jobs.

Ms Tierney congratulated the first graduates of free TAFE courses, and said this was an important milestone – not just for the free TAFE initiative, but for the lifelong careers that are now beginning.

“Free TAFE is nurturing a pipeline of talent and workers to support our community. From disability workers who will support the NDIS, to early childhood educators to rollout three-year-old kinder,” she said.

Ms Edwards said the free TAFE program would help job seekers to find ongoing work and also provides a steady stream of workers for local industries in Bendigo with skills shortages.

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The City of Greater Bendigo 2019/2020 Budget

The City’s 2019/2020 Budget has been adopted.

Essential projects, big benefits The Budget provides $190M in funding for important services across our community, which includes $42.9M for projects and infrastructure investment.

The Budget and Annual Plan support the six key goals outlined in the Greater Bendigo Community Plan 2017-2021:

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Key new projects in 2019/2020: • Completion of the Garden Gully Hockey Centre ($2M) • Early years hub at the Huntly Learning Centre ($1.9M) • A new dog park in Heathcote ($85,000) • Ewing Park redevelopment ($1.6M) • Epsom Skate Park ($310,000) • A safe cycling lane between the city and La Trobe University ($300,000) • West Marong main drain ($370, 000) • Repairs to the O’Keefe Rail Trail ($70,000)

Critical infrastructure investment: • $15.6M for sealed and unsealed roads • $3.1M on footpaths and shared paths • $3.8M for drainage projects and renewals • $580,000 for bridge upgrades and renewals

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Council receives income from rates, charges, user fees, and fines, and grants from the Australian and Victorian Governments. Overall rates revenue will rise by 2.5 per cent in line with the Victorian Government’s rate cap.

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LSL authority to open Monday

By NICHOLAS NAKOS

PORTABLE LSL: Steve Dimopoulos talks up the benefits.

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THE new Portable Long Service Authority will open in Bendigo on Monday, employing more than 30 people and tasked with administering a new long service leave scheme for workers in the security, contract cleaning and community services industries.

The new scheme allows workers in those industries to accrue long service leave, even if they change employers, but remain in the same industry.

Parliamentary Secretary to the Treasurer Steve Dimopoulos said that as many as 150,000 workers will benefit as of Monday.

“It is reform that thousands of Victorian workers have fought long and hard for,” Mr Dimopoulos said.

The scheme aims to return fairness and security to workers in those sectors, with a parliamentary committee finding instances where workers would be in the same work, in the same place for many years, without long service, due to changes in subcontracting arrangements or company names.

Rebecca Dix from Haven; Home, Safe said this is a fantastic scheme for workers.

“In the community services industry, we work with the most vulnerable people in the community and that’s challenging, so people change jobs regularly,” Ms Dix said.

“To be able to get long service leave now makes it a lot fairer,” she said.

From July 1 until Septem-

ber 30, businesses will register for the scheme.

From October, they will be required to submit quarterly returns detailing days worked and pay received for their employees.

A levy will be paid to the Portable Long Service Authority, which will invest the funds and use them to pay workers when they claim long service.

Member for Bendigo West Maree Edwards said the authority, headquartered in King Street, Bendigo, shows how credible Bendigo is in attracting quality jobs.

“Bendigo will continue to be front and centre when it comes to serving the service industry and government jobs across Bendigo,” Ms Edwards said.

Display a tribute to Vietnam vet AN HISTORICAL display from the Vietnam War will be on display this weekend at Bendigo Soldiers Memorial Institute Military Museum on Pall Mall.

The display is hosted by the Vietnam Veterans education team, consisting of professionally trained and dedicated Vietnam veterans who have a strong desire to bringing a human face to the Vietnam conflict, and will be supported by local Vietnam veterans in describing to the visitors the meaning of the items and photographs on display.

The weekend display coincides with the Vietnam Veterans Association of Australia Victorian state council being held at the Bendigo RSL Club tomorrow.

City of Greater Bendigo mayor Margaret O’Rourke will join Bendigo RSL president Peter Swandale at the Soldiers Memorial Institute Museum to welcome delegates from all over the state to Bendigo this afternoon.

Vietnam Veterans Association of Australia Bendigo sub branch president Paul Penno said the war in Vietnam was a very divisive conflict in Australian society during its duration and lingered on for many years afterward.

He said over time much of the hurt, rejection and abuse experienced by veterans of this war has dissipated, and that the Vietnam Veterans education team has played a significant part in this healing process.

The display pays tribute to the 520 Australians who were killed in action, and all those who served and survived.

Victory goes Wacky on Wednesday Dragons, gladiators and superheroes were all the rage at Victory Christian College this week for the school’s annual Wacky Wednesday. Students and staff dressed to impress to the theme of back in time. Each class had a chance to present their costume creations in a parade, before at lunchtime, the student representative council held fun activities.

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REPRESENTATIVES: Bendigo’s young parliament team.

Youth draft bill

By SAM KANE A GROUP of Bendigo young people will push for compulsory LGBTIQ education in Victorian public secondary schools when they take to Spring Street for YMCA Victoria’s Youth Parliament next week.

The program, now in its 33rd year, gives 120 people aged 16-25 the opportunity to write and debate legislation at Parliament House, with successful bills being passed on to the relevant Victorian minister.

Georgia Cutajar, Lucy McNaughton-Perry, Cheyenne Cadence, Billie Taylor, Penelope Dodsworth and Annika Ritchie make up the Bendigo team, who have spent the past three months drafting and preparing their legislation.

The bill also proposes that school staff be required to undertake compulsory training that covers LGBTIQ identity, sexual health, relationships and consent.

The team hopes their bill will remove

stigma amongst the general population by providing accurate information and ensuring secondary school students are aware of sexual diversity in the Victorian community.

“It’s important to give education to young people when they’re discovering their own identity and exploring relationships,” Ms Ritchie said.

The team developed their bill after having conversations with other young people in Bendigo about issues they were passionate about.

“We had about five issues that we were really interested in, and we had a voting system for it,” Ms Taylor said.

They have also met with the Department of Education and Training in preparation for Youth Parliament.

The team will debate their bill in the Legislative Assembly on Monday, joining 19 other teams and issues from across Victoria. * Sam Kane is a member of the YMCA Youth Press Gallery.

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STAFF at the Fosterville Gold Mine have celebrated the pouring of two million ounces of the precious metal since the sulphide operation commenced in 2005.

Monday’s celebration was held onsite and also acknowledged the contribution made by the 650 employees at the mine.

General manager Ion Hann said the level of achievement attained at Fosterville can have only been reached through the hard work, spirit and great attitude of everyone involved with the Fosterville project to date.

The mine has experienced significant growth in recent years with the discovery of the Swan ore body, and this has led to owners Kirkland Lake Gold making significant investment into major projects and operational improvements.

This investment is aimed at maintaining and potentially further increasing production levels and ensuring our sustainability well into the future.

The mine has been an important employer and economic contributor to the region for more than 15 years with the current outlook the best it has ever been.

This year, Kirkland Lake Gold will invest more than $50 million in both its near mine exploration program and its Large Ore Deposit Exploration program, targeting the surrounding Fosterville Region.

Vice President, Australian operations Ian Holland said the level of investment that the company continues to commit to Fosterville is unprecedented in its history and augurs well for a bright future for stakeholders.

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Prepare for bag ban THE business community has been urged to prepare for the statewide ban on lightweight plastic shopping bags, which is due to commence from November.

The new law will apply to all retailers and suppliers regardless of size or type – from supermarkets to fashion boutiques, from fast food outlets to petrol stations.

Victorians use more than one billion plastic shopping bags every year, and the majority of these bags end up in landfill. About 10 million end up as litter, polluting the environment and endangering wildlife.

The state government has engaged the National Retail Association to work with Victorian busi-

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The organisation will visit shopping precincts in Bendigo on Tuesday to provide advice for businesses preparing for the Victorian government’s plastic bag ban.

NRA policy manager David Stout said that it is vital that businesses understand their responsibilities.

“Retailers should start to make the transition as soon as possible to avoid last minute decisions that may be costly and inconvenient for both their business and their customers,” Mr Stout said.

“All businesses currently using plastic shopping bags face important business decisions over the next few months.

“For many businesses, giving a free plastic bag to every customer incurs substantial cost and current sentiment presents an opportunity to reconsider that habit.”

Mr Stout said there was a wide range of alternatives available, and each choice could either increase or reduce business costs, not to mention impact on consumer perception of their business.

“Retailers and suppliers who do not comply will face penalties, and risk disrupting their business and upsetting customers if they fail to prepare for the transition,” he said.

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He said a key component of the restorations was capturing and recreating a moment in time.

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A Bendigo legend calls it a day

By DIANNE DEMPSEY

RUSSELL Jack was the fourth of nine children so he was surprised when his father appointed him as the son from whom much was expected.

“Dad said to me when you grow up I want you to look after our people,” Mr Jack said.

“I was surprised when he said this, usually that sort of responsibility is given to the number one son. ”Perhaps dad saw something in me. He named me Louey Yung Ming which means everyone will know you.”

As one of Bendigo’s most respected elders – Mr Jack (AM) has just resigned as a director of the Golden Dragon Museum – you would have to conclude that his father was a perceptive man.

“We were very poor and I knew I had to go out and get a job early. I worked for the railways and earned three pounds, nine shillings and sixpence a week. I would give mum three pounds and keep the rest for myself.”

Apart from being a thrifty and dutiful son, Mr Jack was an allround sportsman. His name is on the Bendigo Baseball Board of Honor, he defeated Olympian Hector “Hec” Denis Hogan at a local meet and had the ability to kick a footy with both feet – former Richmond president Maurie Flemington wanted him to play for the Tigers.

But all the time he was conscious of his civic duty and an obligation to represent the Chinese people of Bendigo in the most honourable way possible.

It was as a member of the Harriers that he raised money at the YMCA dances and it was at one of these dances that he met his wife Joan Clark.

ICON: Community stalwart Russell Jack has retired. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN “You shouldn’t just judge a woman on her looks but when you’re young that’s what you do.

Joan was beautiful, she had blond hair and blue eyes. My favourite dance was the modern waltz – that’s when they put the lights out,” Mr Russell laughs.

“My father always told me to be respectful towards the girls I took out. To greet them with a small gift when I arrived at the door and make sure I brought them home when their parents expected them.”

While their immediate family approved of the match, one of Joan

Clark’s uncles refused to attend the wedding ceremony; but Joan knew something about her Chinese suitor that many prejudiced people in Bendigo didn’t.

Chinese men are considerate and kind towards their womenfolk.

“When my mum was sick I always washed and ironed the clothes for her,” Mr Jack said as an aside.

The White Australia Policy was still prevalent when Mr Jack was a young man and he worked and lived under a culture of suppressed racism.

“I cut myself one day and a bloke near me said, ‘You got red blood? I thought it would be yellow.’”

“We should be better than that.

Better than racism. My dad and nine of his mates used to work at the Royal Women’s Hospital.”

They wouldn’t go home until the job was finished and once a year they donated a month’s worth of their salary back to the hospital.

“That’s part of the Chinese tradition. We give back to the city we work in. That’s why we’ve always raised funds for the Bendigo Hos-

Expressions of interest for future industrial land Free E-waste Disposal Day The City of Greater Bendigo is holding a free E-waste Disposal Day at the Queen Elizabeth Oval carpark to give residents the opportunity to take any unwanted e-waste items to a central Bendigo location.

E-waste is any item with a plug, battery or cord that is no longer working or wanted. It includes computers, mobile phones, microwaves, printers, televisions, heaters, gaming consoles and kitchen appliances etc.

From July 1, these types of things can no longer be placed in kerbside bins and instead must be disposed of at one of the City’s transfer stations located in Heathcote, Strathfieldsaye or Goornong or the Eaglehawk Recycle Shop located at the entrance to Eaglehawk Landfill.

To learn more about e-waste and to find details of your nearest e-waste drop-off point go to www.ewaste.vic.gov.au or phone 5434 6000.

The E-waste Disposal Day is free and will take place: Sunday July 7 10am to 3pm Queen Elizabeth Oval Carpark (off View Street) Bendigo

The City of Greater Bendigo’s new draft Industrial Land Development Strategy will provide a framework to plan for the region’s future industrial land areas, enabling businesses wanting to relocate here, expand existing operations and to support future jobs.

As part of this strategy process, the City is inviting interested landowners who have land which may be suitable for future industrial development. A full set of criteria for land suitability and an expression of interest form are available at www.bendigo.vic.gov/industrial

pital.”

And that’s how the story of the three dragons, the Bendigo Easter Festival and the Chinese Museum evolved, in a bid to share the Chinese culture.

It was in the early 1960s that the Bendigo council put out a challenge to the community to come up with an idea that would make Bendigo attractive to tourists.

And it was Joan Russell who said to her husband: “The story of the Chinese is the best story never told.”

The Russells relentlessly lobbied local and state governments and raised funds locally until the museum finally came into being.

But Mr Russell’s determination and optimism were sorely tested twice in his life.

The first time was when the couple lost their son David in a motorbike accident and the second time was when Joan died from breast cancer.

“I nursed her day and night, I cared for her with all I had, with all my heart. She was my wife, that’s what you do.”

Mr Russell grieves for David and Joan every day but remains an irrepressibly, optimistic man.

He believes everyday is a good day, especially when you have your health.

“The sky is blue. I turn on a tap, the water runs. I have three meals a day. I have my daughter Anita and my grandchildren who still call me Goong Goong (grandfather) even though they’re growing up.

“And their friends call me that as well these days,” he laughs.

And as for his retirement, Mr Russell looks around his precious museum and says with a cheeky grin: “Welcome to the Anne Caudle Centre.”

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Exploring insanity

DON’T miss psychologist Jill Giese’s session at this year’s Bendigo Writers Festival.

In her book, The Maddest Place on Earth she explores the gripping history of what was virtually an epidemic of madness in 19th Century Melbourne.

Ms Giese has always had great compassion for her clients and for the many people who still today lives as outcasts, cast adrift and lost in a world of alcohol, drugs and alienation.

It while she was walking near her home at Yarra Bend that she came across a bluestone pillar which bore the name of a 1848 lunatic asylum.

“I felt I should know about the history of my own field of study and so began to trace the history of the asylum that was in my own neighbourhood,” she says.

“I was on long service leave at the time and plunged into the world of the Public Records Office Victoria.”

It was here that Ms Giese revelled in the information she found. The 140 year old asylum casebooks were a mecca of information.

With soaring rates of insanity, doctors were describing three main causes – the hot sun, too much meat and the root of all evil, masturbation.

Trying to grapple with the fact that the colony had the highest rate of insanity in the world, Ms Giese came to the conclusions that in the years after the gold rush, many thousands of people were exiled to the colonies with just a few pounds in their pockets.

There was a great stigma around mental illness (as there still is) and many families found it all too convenient to send their insane family

members away to the colonies.

Apart from this form of “imported insanity” there was also a coterie who sought riches and found desolation. The colony was awash with alcohol and men and women drifted into delirium tremens and depression.

Despite stereotypical expectations of mental asylums, Ms Giese said patients were treated with compassion.

Good food, rest, a useful occupation were often seen as the panacea for their illness. The key was a therapeutic environment.

Influenced by historian Tom Griffiths’ book, The Art of Time Travel, Ms Giese was intent on unravelling her research in the most gripping manner possible. And she manifestly succeeded. The Maddest Place on Earth won the 2018 Victorian Premier’s History Award.

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Commission researches youth issues

By SAM KANE

BENDIGO organisations this week had the chance to share local experiences as part of national research into youth unemployment and underemployment.

The work is being undertaken by the National Youth Commission into Youth Employment and Transition, whose findings from discussions across the country will inform a policy reform agenda to be taken to the Council of Australian Governments.

Bendigo Senior Secondary College, Be Bendigo, Bendigo Youth Council and Access Australia were among those who spoke to commissioners.

Commissioner Finbar Piper said Bendigo was a stop on the research gathering tour to ensure views of all areas are included in the final report.

“We’re finding that the experience of young people across the country is different depending on what state and in metro or regional or rural,” he said.

The youth unemployment rate in Bendigo sits at 18.3 per cent, more than four times the city’s overall unemployment rate of 4.29 per cent. Nationally, youth unemployment sits at 11.9 per cent.

“That high unemployment rate is one of the reasons why this inquiry nationally is happening, and why we’re here in Bendigo try-

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Colleen Travers from Bendigo Headspace presented on the organisation’s individual placement support program, and said it was a good opportunity to put forward young people’s points of view.

“I really hope that the commissioners take all of this on board and that it’s heard in the final report,“ she said.

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MP calls for review

MR KAMAROOKA: Kevin Cail is the 2019 City of Greater Bendigo Citizen of the Year.

An unsung hero

By SAM KANE IT’S been six months since the man they call Mr Kamarooka was named Bendigo’s Citizen of the Year – but for Kevin Cail, it’s been business as usual.

He’s still mowing the lawns, collecting the firewood, and doing the maintenance at the town’s local recreation reserve – his second home, spending a couple of days a week keeping things in shape.

“The award has been very worthwhile and active, I’ve done speeches at different functions in Kamarooka and around the district, and I think they all appreciate what has been going on since I’ve been citizen,” Mr Cail said.

His role as reserve caretaker follows 33 years as the secretary

and treasurer, as well as being a local tennis coach.

“I’ve been treated exactly the same as what I was before,” he said.

“Everyone is just pleased that the country has been represented.

“It means a lot to a lot of country reserves and halls, they know that they’re going to get recognised now.”

He said that’s the most important thing to come out of the award, being able to spread what’s good about the rural and Kamarooka spirit.

“If I need help at the reserve I just call for a working bee,” he said. “You only have to say that we’re having a working bee there and they’ll turn up and get it done.

“We’re a pretty close-knit

community, we help everyone along the way.”

The reserve was once home to the Northern United Football Club but, since they left in 1987, the committee that Mr Cail is vice president of has fought to keep the space and its adjoining hall alive, applying for grants, recently getting ramp access and installing gardens.

They also hold an annual family picnic, a Christmas party, sales, afternoon teas and barbecues, creating a place where the community can connect.

“It should be done more in country areas, because we’ve got to keep an eye on one another; we don’t know how bad some people are until it’s happened,” Mr Cail said.

The reserve is one of the only areas in the district for

community gatherings.

“If you loose the reserve or the hall, what’s left in the country areas? Very little,” Mr Cail said.

As part of his citizen of the year role, Mr Cail attends and speaks at council functions – ably assisted by his wife Bev, who plays a special role.

“I just get him organised with what he’s going to wear,” she laughs.

And, while he still doesn’t know who placed his nomination for the award, Mr Cail said it is ultimately a feather in his and his community’s cap.

“That someone in the community thought enough of me to nominate me, as just a volunteer,” he said. “You just do the things to keep the community ticking over.”

NORTHERN Region MP Tania Maxwell wants the government to detail when a review of the Retirement Villages Act 1986 will commence.

Ms Maxwell’s question in Parliament, as part of an adjournment debate, follows recommendations from the Legal and Social Issues Committee’s Inquiry into the retirement housing sector and the government’s response in March 2017.

The Bendigo-based Justice Party representative said that as recently as last month, the Minister for Consumer Affairs was still saying the government is committed to holding the review and considering dispute resolution processes in retirement villages.

“Given that the Legal and Social Issues Committee completed its deliberations well over two years ago now, I am sure I am far from the first member to raise the subject of a lack of timely and comprehensive response to their inquiry. I sincerely hope, with government action, that I am the last,” Ms Maxwell said.

Recommendation 2 of the inquiry called on the government to review the Retirement Villages Act 1986 following sector-wide concerns around dispute resolution and transparency of disclosures.

Recommendation 5 called for a low cost, timely and binding resolution of disputes, through a new body or by extending the powers of an existing ombudsman.

The adjournment called on the Minister for Consumer Affairs to provide a definitive statement on when the review of the act would commence, who would conduct the review and terms of reference, as well as when a new body or the extension of powers of an existing ombudsman will be enacted to protect consumers.

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NATIONAL SELECTION: Student Jordan Rogers will represent Australia at the International Science Olympiads. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN

Jordan joins science elite GIRTON Grammar School student Jordan Rogers is one of 17 young science students selected to represent Australia at the 2019 UNESCO-sanctioned International Science Olympiads in biology, chemistry, physics and earth science.

Jordan will compete at the Earth and Environmental Science Olympiad in Korea from August 26 to September 3, and was this week presented with his Australian team blazer at an official ceremony at Parliament House in Canberra.

Girton Grammar headmaster

Matthew Maruff said Jordan had spent a year undertaking examinations and intensive training to be selected to represent Australia.

“Jordan has already participated in the elite Australian Science Olympiad Summer School held at the Australian National University in January, and now, he will take to the world stage,” Mr Maruff said.

“Previous Girton students have competed in the International Science Olympiads and received silver medals, so we have high hopes for Jordan.”

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Olympiads are the world’s toughest science competitions for secondary school students.

More than 6000 students from 321 schools participated in the qualifying examinations, with 93 students short-listed and invited to a two-week summer school at the Australian National University, from which, the 17 Australian representatives were selected.

“Schools have an important part to play in nurturing a love of science in young people, and we are thrilled that Jordan has this opportunity to challenge him-

self,” Mr Maruff said.

“Programs like the Science Olympiads provide students with the chance to visit and use worldclass research facilities, to meet leading scientists and to be with like-minded peers.”

Mr Maruff said Australia needs to invest in scientific research, and it should be a major exporter for this country.

“It is up to schools to nurture the next generation of technical experts, and I am very pleased that every year we have many graduates who go on to study tertiary level STEM courses.”

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A bicycle built for two

By BEN SHUE LAST summer my wife Nettie suggested we try tandem bicycle riding. Now we ride most Saturday mornings for a coffee at our local bakery.

To find out about Nettie’s passion for tandem riding, I asked her some questions.

Ben: What do you like about riding a tandem bicycle?

Nettie: Lots of things: it’s fun getting out in the fresh air doing something together that we both enjoy. It’s relaxing. We can go as far as we like or as short as we want.

Ben: So how did you come to start riding a tandem?

Nettie: I was on holidays and came across a video of an older couple in Europe doing a tandem bike ride together.

I thought that’s something I’d like to do when I’m older. But then I thought I can actually do it now. It’ll be fun.

I wondered if we could try out a tandem. The next weekend we took a hire tandem bicycle for a test ride. We followed the Yarra River, had lunch at Southbank and got ice cream at St Kilda beach.

Ben: And what was that first time like?

Nettie: It was exciting because it was something new. And it was kind of scary at the same time because I thought how

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Volunteers are welcome to attend for just an hour or for longer if they have time.

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Every two minutes a woman living in Third World conditions dies of complications related to pregnancy and childbirth.

Annually, an estimated 385,000 women die from preventable infection.

In the past three years kits produced in Bendigo have been sent to remote locations in Africa including the Congo and Uganda.

There will be a workshop to assemble kits tomorrow from 10am until approximately 2.30pm.

Volunteers meet at the Language Centre of Bendigo Senior Secondary College, Gaol Road Bendigo. Turn into BSSC car park opposite the Bendigo Bowls Car Park. Look for the Zonta Banner.

POOLS CLOSE FOR UPGRADES are we going to start riding this bike? But thankfully I googled a YouTube clip. And we did alright on our first day (big smile).

Ben: So what’s it like riding with another person?

Nettie: I like the conversations we have. And you feel like you’re actually having the whole experience together.

One person’s not riding off ahead and the other’s trying to pedal up. We’re actually riding together.

Communication is really important. The stoker – the person at the back who pedals – needs to be in tune with the captain – the person at the front who

steers – so they are aware of what’s ahead.

Ben: Have you had any memorable experiences?

Nettie: On our first ride we were going up a small hill on a shared path and I thought I needed to put on a little bit more power.

On top of the hill we had to stop suddenly for some walkers and you nearly went over the handlebars.

Ben: What advice would you give to someone considering riding a tandem bicycle?

Nettie: Give it a go. It’s fun.

It’s a positive experience. It

hasn’t broken up our marriage.

It has enhanced it.

I’ve been thinking about future adventures. I would love to go to Holland: it’s where my father’s from, the roads are flat and it’s made for bicycles.

I feel there’s a level of safety there, and understanding of bikes. It’ll be a really nice place to ride around.

Ben: What do your friends think about it?

Nettie: Oh, they love it. They want to see more of our experiences on our bike I call ‘Tandi’.

They think it’s really fun, inspiring. I think they want to go and try it out as well.

Funds drive culture change MINISTER for Prevention of Family Violence Gabrielle Williams visited Kyneton on Wednesday to announce a $1.2 million funding package to support women’s health services in Victoria to call out sexism and create gender equality policies in schools, health services, councils and workplaces.

Women’s Health Loddon Mallee is one of nine regional services set to benefit from the funding, alongside three statewide women’s health services.

Following the Royal Commission into Family Violence in 2014, the state government has invested more than

MORE SUPPORT: Gabrielle WIlliams.

$2.7 billion to implement the 227 recommendations made by the Commission. This funding announcement will allow for services to promote workplace gender equity across the community, deliver bystander training to call out sexism in workplaces, schools and sports clubs, and hold workshops on preventing violence against women.

“We’re tackling family violence with a range of approaches. This funding for our valuable women’s health services will help create a grassroots culture change to stop the sexist attitudes that we know can lead to violence,” Ms Williams said.

SWIMMING pools at Eaglehawk’s Peter Krenz Leisure Centre will close to the public for two weeks to allow for significant general maintenance, cleaning and painting works.

The pools will be unavailable for use from Monday, July 1 until Monday, July 15, however health club members will still have access to gym facilities and group exercise classes.

Bendigo’s Active and Healthy Lifestyles manager Lincoln Fitzgerald said the works cannot be undertaken while people are using the swimming pool.

“The work is an ongoing investment in the centre and I would like to thank all patrons for their patience while the works are carried out,” Mr Fitzgerald said.

FIREWOOD SEASON ENDS THE autumn 2019 firewood collection season will close across Victoria on Sunday.

Once closed, it will be illegal for people to collect firewood on public land until the spring firewood collection season opening on Sunday, September 1.

Collection limits include taking a maximum of two cubic metres per person per day and a maximum of 16 cubic metres per household per financial year.

Under the Forest Act 1958, people who fail to complay with the law can face fines of up to $8059, or a maximum penalty of one year imprisonment or both, if the matter proceeded to court.

More information including rules, updates and interactive maps showing designated collection areas is available visit www.ffm.vic.gov.au/firewood

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ONE special community advocate has been doing her best for the community for about as long as Bendigo Community Health services has been in operation.

Paula May has been a family support worker at the organisation since 1979.

Four decades in any role is an admirable feat, but for Paula her dedication, work ethic and respect from coworkers prove her strength of character at going above and beyond.

Her primary aim, along with other support workers, has been to keep families together and give them as much help as they need to be healthy and happy.

She celebrated 40 years as a family support worker at BCHS last week; the organisation itself has been in operation for over 40 years.

“I’ve been here so long this place feels like home,” Paula says.

Of the 11 family support workers at BCHS, most work full time. They make up an part of an extensive network that aims to achieve equitable health and well being, as well as responding to the community’s needs and residents’ lived experiences.

Over the years Mrs May has observed a diminished budget which prevents the workers from taking families on camps and excursions.

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Mrs May says they are needed if a family is going through some form of trauma such as domestic violence or if parenting issues arise.

Having reached the respectable age of 77 she has decided that Christmas will be the time for her retirement.

Well not quite retirement. “I’ll be coming back from time to time to care for the vegetable garden I’ve got growing here,” she laughs.

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Flying high at cane ball tournament Agility, flexibility and acrobatics were on show in Eaglehawk last weekend when the second annual Bendigo Karen Youth Network Cane Ball tournament took place. Cane ball or kick volleyball is a sport native to Southeast Asia allowing players to use their feet, knee, chest and head to touch the ball over a net on a badminton double sized court. The Bendigo community has welcomed more than 2000 Karen people since 2007, with last weekend’s cane ball tournament held to celebrate World Refugee Week.

WITHIN a split second Gracie Thacker’s entire family ceased to exist, obliterated by a vicious teenaged murderer.

Now, even Grace herself – “America’s sad little sweetheart” – has disappeared, leaving in her place an unrecognisable adult alter ego: creative writing graduate Graye Templeton.

As a nine-year-old eyewitness called on to testify in a high-profile trial, Grace was forced into hiding to escape a morbid public fascination with her tragic loss.

More than a decade later she has emerged as an anonymous, unremarkable young woman with no discernible past. Friendless and working as a teaching assistant in New York City, Graye is delighted to strike up an unlikely chance acquaintanceship with Laura West, a stylish, poised literary blogger whose husband David is a bestselling novelist.

When the Wests move to an island in Texas it seems the budding relationship between the two women will wither, but months later fate intervenes when Graye learns that a famous author in the same locality is recruiting.

Seeking a professional reference from David she visits the couple and is quickly talked into working for Laura instead.

It’s Graye’s dream appointment: learning the publishing ropes from someone with influence, respect and a sharp eye for the ‘next big thing’ in books.

Sorting through the piles of unsolicited manuscripts delivered to Laura she decides to take the bold step of slipping a story of her own into the mix – and then waiting to hear her employer’s opinion of it.

For Graye the pressure is almost unbearable.

After all, her career prospects hinge solely on Laura’s reaction to the words on those pages, crafted on an old-fashioned manual typewriter and polished over and over through multiple drafts.

At the same time Graye is reacting to news of the killer’s release from jail. What will this mean for the future she has planned?

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Classification addressed IN regards to recent letters about the capability of the Bendigo Airport runway, there is no need to be concerned.

Currently, the Bendigo Airport is welcoming the Q300 aircraft carrying up to 50 people – it is one of the most popular forms of regional aircraft in the world and ideally suited to fly from Bendigo to nearby capital cities. Planes of this size require a Pavement Classification Number of 19.

The runway has been designed and built to accommodate Dash 8 Q400 aircraft, which are capable of carrying more than 80 passengers and require a Pavement Classification Number of 21.

It is not difficult for the City of Greater Bendigo to change the classification, it is a matter of completing the necessary paperwork and no further construction work is required.

All construction modelling was based on one day attracting bigger planes such as the Dash 8 Q400.

When constructing runways you need to allow time for the materials to naturally consolidate, which will allow the Pavement Classification Number to increase from 19 to 21.

The city was being conservative in setting the Pavement Classification Number at 19.

We also knew that no airline was going to chart larger planes until a service was able to prove itself and our community could demonstrate its use of regular flights.

The fantastic news is our community has embraced Bendigo to Sydney return services, so much so that from August it will be a true seven-day-a-week return service following an announcement by Qantas to add an additional two flights to the schedule.

Our discussions continue with airlines to investigate other routes and welcoming larger planes to meet demand.

When the opportunity arises, an increase in Pavement Classification Number will be easily addressed.

Bernie O’Sullivan, City of Greater Bendigo Director Strategy and Growth

Emotionally charged IN her letter “Assisted dying scenarios” Sally Anne Petherbridge has presented readers with some emotionally charged responses to the assisted dying legislation that has passed through the Victorian State Parliament.

Perhaps I can cut through her

hysteria and help her to understand something of what the legislation is, and is not, intended to do.

Firstly, the key word in the legislation is voluntary. It is the Voluntary Assisted Dying Act. There is no “medicinal murder scheme”, there is no plan for other countries to find “better ways to kill their citizens”, and no allowance for “suicide tourism markets”. There is simply an option, under stringent conditions which Ms Petherbridge is apparently unaware of, for persons who fit specific eligibility criteria to access the means of terminating their lives if that is a path they wish to pursue.

The terminally ill person must firstly have been a Victorian resident for a specified time, must secondly have been diagnosed as terminally ill, and thirdly be expected to die within a set period.

The person must also retain a decision-making capacity, so nobody else will have the right to make any decisions about this person’s death.

Therefore it is nobody else’s business, and it is particularly no business of anyone apart from close family or those whom the person chooses to confide in.

Ms Petherbridge should consider this – why, in the name of humanity, would a government choose to bring in legislation which could allow its citizens to be killed with impunity?

Is this really what she thinks Daniel Andrews and the State ALP are wanting? It simply would make no sense, either politically or ethically.

Yet despite all of this, it is likely that nothing I have said here will alter Ms Petherbridge’s views on the matter.

So for her sake, I hope that she is in a position where she and her family are perfectly clear on what they will do if they are faced with the prospect of dealing with a loved one’s terminal illness.

Julie Hopper, Bendigo

Street redesign needed I REFER to Peter Stephens’ View Street pedestrian crossing concerns (Bendigo Weekly, Letters, June 21) and add my own voice to the issue of dangerous driving in Bendigo.

While I support the city’s decision to lower speed limits around the city centre, lower speeds cannot be achieved with signage alone.

The design of the street needs to reflect the desired speed for motor vehicles.

Throughout much of Bendigo

PICK OF THE WEEK: Jack Frost settles on a nettle. we have a situation where default 50km/h streets are set out in a way that makes them look like a rural highway.

It is no surprise that in these conditions, drivers opt for a higher speed.

The negative consequences of this poor street design are deeply damaging to Bendigo’s goal to become a friendly city for walking and bicycling.

More, the enormous strips of bitumen along our quiet residential streets act as a heat sink in summer and prevent the ground absorption of rain in winter.

The city should consider the gradual redesign of our streets as a point of priority.

Make way for comfortable travel on foot and bicycle, and put aside all that wasted bitumen for the planting of shading native trees.

Augustus Brown, Golden Square

Assisted dying a choice SALLY Anne Petherbridge certainly shows that she understands nothing about the safeguards included in the Voluntary Assisted Dying Act 2017, or anything about its aim.

She also insults so many different groups of people, including those who live intolerably painful lives, in her ramblings.

However, she should be congratulated in pointing out that assisted dying is a choice, made by each person who decides to go down this path, not hers.

Stuart Symonds, Bendigo

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Fair go?

JAN Govett said “let’s keep the conversation going” Bendigo Weekly, Letters, June 14.

Like many migrants and others, I have been silent for too long which looks like I agree with the politicians and some of our media who claim that asylum seekers are illegal, and that refugees and migrants are a burden and even a danger to Australian society. But no, I do not agree.

Migrants and refugees in the past have contributed to make Australia as it is today, and this has nothing to do with religion, ethnicity or colour.

The wealthy end of Australian society and the politicians should not forget this.

The people trapped on Nauru and Manus Island would be contributing to the wealth of Australian society, too, if given a chance.

We have no right to ignore our multicultural roots. Come on, what has happened to Australia’s Fair Go? Philippe Bonne, Bendigo

Damage control THERE has been a slew of commentaries and articles about the ruination of Australian rules football.

From school age level to the holy grail of the AFL, political correctness and social engineering seem to be permeating the game.

There is an uproar, and the AFL now seems to be going into damage control.

It did annoy me at first. Now it

has got to the stage that I have simply switched off.

I have long been a Geelong Cats fan. The Cats will likely win the flag this year. I won’t be watching.

I don’t watch or listen or read about the football anymore. Mind control and football seem mutually exclusive to me.

I am not the only one, by a long way.

Murray McPhie, Epsom

Misunderstanding of law THE final line of Sally Anne Pethebridge’s letter (Bendigo Weekly, June 21) “Or you can just choose life” shows her total misunderstanding of Victoria’s voluntary assisted dying law.

The people who are eligible are terminally ill and in great pain.

They do not have the option of choosing life.

For them the option is to have either a dignified death, of their own choosing, or a lingering, painful death.

Voluntary assisted dying laws have been in place in the Netherlands and Belgium since 2002 and there is no evidence of any of the dystopian scenarios painted in Ms Pethebridge’s letter. Like Victoria, their laws have strict safeguards.

The Victorian government should be congratulated for taking this initiative.

James Proctor, Strathdale

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Funds for the future

LISA Chesters will return to Canberra next week for the start of her third term as the federal member for Bendigo.

Ms Chesters should feel boosted by the now sizeable margin by which she holds the seat of Bendigo, which her supporters will see as a fitting reward for her efforts of the past six years.

High on Ms Chesters’ list of priorities for this term is the wish list she presented to the electorate prior to the May 18 vote, a list that warrants close attention from both her parliamentary colleagues and her opponents.

One of the vagaries of Australian politics that undermines the effectiveness of government is the well-entrenched practice and divide of government and opposition that compels one half of the parliament to automatically detest almost everything the other half says or does.

We are none the wiser for it, and certainly none the better.

The priorities laid out by Ms Chesters prior to May’s election deserve the consideration of the government and just because the

Editorial Comment defeated Liberal candidate either chose to or was unable to back any of them or put forward any other suggestions should not mean Bendigo goes without.

The upgrade of the Bendigo airport terminal is an absolute nobrainer, and we have previously written about the importance of this project to our city and the broader region.

That Qantas has already signalled its support for Bendigo by firstly establishing a service to Sydney and then expanding it on the back of the reciprocated support from Bendigo should only give the government confidence to go one step further.

Among the other commitments Ms Chesters voiced support for are funding for the Daylesford to Hanging Rock Rail Trail and $2 million for La Trobe University’s Rural Road Trauma Research Hub.

The research hub initiative comes at a sad time when our state’s road toll is well above its level at this time last year, and this alone signals the importance of this project, not just to Bendigo, but to regional Australia.

The other big picture policy Ms Chesters would do well to champion is the government’s promise of tax cuts for most Australians that are due to kick in from July 1.

While it might be late in arriving, the impetus extra cash in the economy could deliver to our struggling retail, business and property sectors could be just what the Reserve Bank wants. After all, the tranche of interest rate cuts the RBA looks like delivering over the next few months are designed to do exactly this.

The ALP has already shown some signs of wavering in its level of support for the tax cuts package the Coalition took to the election, and it should always be remembered that former PM Kevin Rudd won much acclaim for spending his way through the GFC just on a decade ago.

opinion Pride in the community

By SAM KANE CITY OF GREATER BENDIGO YOUNG CITIZEN OF THE YEAR

I HAD the opportunity to visit our Citizen of the Year Kevin Cail in his home stomping ground of Kamarooka this week.

I remember distinctly how when I first met Kev earlier this year, when we’d both found out about our citizen awards, he asked me two questions straight up – first, did I know where Kamarooka was, and then, had I ever been there before.

I was ashamed that I had to respond no to both, but wanted to make it a mission this year to learn more about the place Kev came from, and the work his community was doing.

Visiting on Monday for my piece in today’s Weekly, I took away a lot – not only about Kev and

the Kamarooka Recreation Reserve where he’s volunteered for 45 years, but also about how important such places are for community, especially those in rural areas.

Kamarooka lies at the tip of the City of Greater Bendigo past Huntly, and its name derives from an Aboriginal word meaning ‘wait until I return’.

It’s surrounded by vast open country – green at the moment thanks to recent rains.

There is a rich community feel once you pass the welcome sign, today connected through the reserve that Kev and the committee maintains, providing a special place for gathering.

Kev describes it as the place where the community holds a town family reunion once a year, where they get together for meetings, and where they have monthly barbecues.

It’s the hub of the area.

They’ve put in hot water and repainted the hall, received funding to put in a new access ramp, and ensure the grounds are in top shape, all to keep it usable and flourishing.

I spoke with Helen O’Donoghue, president of the reserve and Kev’s boss, and she said the same thing – that the reserve brings people together.

The school in the area has closed, and the footy club no longer plays there, meaning for people in the district, the ground is the only social space to chat and to reminisce as a town.

This reserve is just one example of the plethora that exist throughout our region, for communities to connect with one another, join together, and share in conversation.

Whether it’s the local park, halls or community gardens, they’re the places

where people can go, give back, and feel a purpose.

And, like it was described to me out in Kamarooka, these places are good for people’s mental health and the overall fabric of society – that individuals feel they have a place they can talk, meet new people and forget about their own lives for just a while, contributing to something bigger.

The reason, Kev said, that the committee and the community fight so hard to keep their reserve on the fringes of our city alive is so the next generation, the young people of today, also have a place to return to.

But it’s also for something bigger – to simply keep it going, because without such spaces, there’ll be nowhere for individuals to meet and grow in harmony together.

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ENFIELD Blind and Curtain Cleaning’s Rod and Sam Hamilton can make all window furnishings sparkle, removing dust, mould soot and ash from your curtains and blinds.

They can also clean heaters and air conditioner air-filters along with and ceiling and bathroom fans – helping eliminate fire hazards.

Denfield Blind and Curtain Cleaning are professional cleaners and repairers of all curtains and blinds, including Luxaflex, Luminettes, Silhouhettes, Duettes and more.

“There is no colour fade, bleaching or shrinkage and your older curtains or blinds won’t perish as with some other cleaning treatments,” Rod said.

Needing your blinds and curtains repaired or re-corded? They’re qualified to do that too.

With a love of history and old buildings, Sam and Rod love to restore heritage blinds.

“Heritage work is very specialised with many rules and regulations set by Heritage Victoria,” Sam said.

“We can do as much or as little as far as restoration goes, some customers prefer a full restoration, where we sand old paint, fill cracks and match paint, while some are happy to with new cords and ladder tape.”

Sam and Rod have just returned from a triennial Blind and Curtain Super Expo on the Gold Coast, establishing further contacts for sourcing often difficult-to-find parts and accessories “Being a throw away society and with cheap blinds coming in from China or companies not based in Bendigo, parts are becoming more difficult to source,” Sam said.

Phone Denfield Blind and Curtain Cleaning’s Rod Hamilton on 0439 132 021 for all your blind and curtain cleaning and restoration needs.

Or follow them on Facebook to find out more.

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ULY is the perfect time to get on down to Southern Cross Blinds in Kangaroo Flat for a 10 per cent discount on all exterior awnings.

With so many blinds and awnings to choose from, the choice can be daunting, but Shane from Southern Cross Blinds can supply and install a range of canvas awnings, Ziptrak, Holland and Roman blinds.

As well as timber venetians, vertical drapes, venetian blinds, plantation shutters, roller shutters, patio blinds, day/night blinds and security doors.

Southern Cross Blinds, a family run business in High St Kangaroo Flat, has been operating for 30 years and there probably isn’t anyone else in Bendigo with Shane’s

experience and know-how to assist with your blinds.

This makes Southern Cross Blinds a fantastic first port-of-call, even when you know exactly what you want.

Shane will provide great advice, as well as taking meticulous measurements, giving you highly affordable quotations, and providing a professional installation service.

Southern Cross Blinds, open Monday to Friday and Saturday mornings by appointment only at 141 High Street, Kangaroo Flat.

You can phone Southern Cross Blinds on 5447 9011, visit their website www. southerncrossblinds.com or contact them on Facebook.

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HAIR DRESSING

TUTORING

Specializing in Seniors Call Jinie 0409 951 510.

EXPERIENCED Tutor, Reading, Spelling, Maths, Primary and Secondary Ph Jill 5449 6665 - First Lesson Free

CHURCH NOTICES

HEALTH SERVICES

MOBILE HAIRDRESSER

CHURCH SERVICE

Southern Gateway Christian Church. 10am Sunday, Y Community Hall (opp. Aldi K/Flat) Ph 0413 682 999 Preacher:

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FROM THE BIBLE TITUS 2:11

For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men, 12 teaching us that having denied ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live discreetly, righteously and godly, in this present world, 13 looking for the blessed hope, and the glorious appearance of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ, 14 who gave Himself for us that He might redeem us from all iniquity and purify to Himself a special people, zealous of good works.

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Dining group, Tues nights 6pm + other events Judy 0416 376 564 Heather 0417 101 590

EMPLOYMENT PHONE PEOPLE REQUIRED

Paid volunteer Telemarketers wanted for Charity. Monday Friday. Ph 5444 1353

HEALTH SERVICES

LYMPHATIC DRAINAGE

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

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

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

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

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

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

Our Shed: 14 Sailors Gully Road, Eaglehawk. 5446 8813.

Fri (Nov-April) 7.30am.

Saltworks Community Meal: Eaglehawk Anglican Church, 63 High St, Eaglehawk. Ph: 5446 8251. Fri 5.45pm (except Jan or public holidays).

St Liborius: Parish Centre, 50 Panton St, Eaglehawk. 5446 8235. Tues 11.30am (school terms).

Uniting Bendigo - Cuppa With Company: Uniting Church Hall, 21 Forest St, Bendigo. Ph: 5443 4972. Thurs noon2pm Uniting Kangaroo Flat - Community Meal: Cnr Church and Camp sts, Kangaroo Flat. Ph: 5447 9998. Fourth Wednesday of every month, noon.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Giving and Living Op Shops: Shed 3, 75 Beischer Street, East Bendigo, Mon-Fri 10am-4pm, Sat 10am-1pm. Ph 5444 2882 Heathcote Foodshare Hub: 76 High Street, Heathcote. Ph: 0429 488 678. Mon-Fri 9am-2pm. Sat 9am-1pm. Sun by appointment.

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

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

82 High St, Eaglehawk. Ph: 5446 2548. Tues and Thurs 10am–1pm, Friday 1pm–4pm Uniting Bendigo Emergency Relief Centres: Bendigo: 25 Forest St. 5443 4972. Mon/Tue/Thur/Fri 10am-12.15pm and 1.30pm-3.45pm.

Kangaroo Flat: Cnr. Church and Camp sts. 5443 5458. Tues and Fri 10am–1pm.

Victory Foodbank: 110 Garsed St. Bendigo. Ph: 5443 5998. Mon-Fri, 10am–12pm.

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Once upon a time in June..

Directed by Elena Varshavskaya St Pauls Anglican Cathedral, 6 Myers St Bendigo

Saturday June 29 at 3.30 pm Admission $25, Seniors & Students $20 Children 12 & under Free More details contact bendigochorale@gmail.com

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Join the Loddon Mallee Waste And Resource Recovery Group

Loddon Mallee Prepare for E-waste ban The Loddon Mallee Waste and Resource Recovery Group is encouraging the communities within the region to prepare for the upcoming e-waste ban that comes into effect on July 1st.

E-waste is one of the fastest growing categories of waste worldwide and refers to any item with a plug, battery or cord that is no longer working or wanted.

Examples of e-waste include batteries, mobile phones, computers, kitchen appliances and gaming consoles. From the 1st of July 2019, these items can no longer be placed in any kerbside collection bin and instead must go to a designated e-waste drop-off point.

The e-waste to landfill ban was introduced by the Victorian Government in an effort to recover more of the valuable materials left inside e-waste that can be safely recovered and reused such as copper, silver and gold. It will also help reduce the environmental damage caused by the hazardous materials contained in some electronic items.

Loddon Mallee Waste and Resource Recovery Group, Executive Officer Karen Fazzani said that there are already a number of e-waste drop-off points across the region, many of which have been upgraded or are in process of being upgraded in preparation for the ban. “Councils in the Loddon Mallee region are working hard to help educate communities and provide suitable drop-off points�. “Residents within the Loddon Malle region have a strong history and proven commitment to adapt to change and protect our environment.�

This year alone the Loddon Mallee region has recycled over 2,300kg of household batteries and stopped them being sent to landfill by taking them to battery recycling stations located across the region�.

Ms Fazzani said “residents are encouraged to check on their local councils website to find out where e-waste drop-off points are located�.

To learn more about e-waste and find your nearest e-waste drop-off point go to ewaste.vic.gov.au, visit your local council website or download the free Loddon Mallee Waste Info App.

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Secure your FREE financial health check with our Financial Planner, Darren Eldridge when you book your tax time appointment.

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When experience counts Goers & Maunder Accountants established for more than 20 years in the White Hills, Epsom and Huntly area, are your experts for all your individual and business taxation and accounting needs.

The partners and specialist staff will ensure that all your taxation, business advisory, audit, self-managed superannuation fund, payroll and bookkeeping requirements are professionally and diligently prepared.

Unlike many other accounting practices, Goers & Maunder, still has, and always will have, a focus on ensuring individual taxation clients have access to knowledgeable and expert accountants.

“Our skills and expert knowledge ensures we will explore all relevant tax deductions for your circumstances, which minimises your tax payable and therefore maximising your potential refunds,” Goers & Maunders’ Brad Pepper said.

Goers & Maunder also ensure their services remain cost effective by completing individual tax returns from just $99.

They also provide business advisory and administration services to all business clients, regardless of turnover, complexity or the accounting software used.

“We tailor an individual accounting solution to ensure accurate, timely and only relevant accounting services are provided to meet the needs of all our clients,” Brad said.

So if you need a complete accounting solution or just assistance in completing taxation returns or Business Activity Statements, Goers & Maunder have a solution to meet you needs.

In an era where most of us are expected to provide our own retirement income, Goers & Maunder are also assisting many of their clients in the establishment and ongoing administration of their own self-managed superannuation funds.

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“Small Business Specialists” Specialising in Accounting, GST, Income Tax, Bookkeeping including Xero, & BAS Preparation

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Services Offered CONCRETER

BRICKLAYERS

all types of brick and block work, chimneys and fireplaces.

Ph 5446 7057 or 0418 370 917 or 0458 438 930

END OF JUNE SPECIAL 20% OFF Paths, Driveways, Cross overs, Sheds, Small & big jobs, Reasonable rates.

Seniors Discount Free quotes.

Ph. 0422 424 348.

BRICKLAYING No job too small Phone Mick: 0417 127 131

CONCRETER

Paths, Driveways, Sheds, Sleeper walls etc, Ph. 0427 509 255

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

AIR CONDITIONING

TRADITIONAL POST & RAIL FENCING

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

LAWN MOWING, WHIPPER SNIPPING $35 per hr / $30 pen 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.

Cash only

Ph Mick 0407 448 249

PANEL BEATING

Spray painting, rust repairs.

25 yrs experience, cheap rates. Ph 5443 1710 or 0401 915 906.

Local Classifieds Just $3.40 per line (5 LINE MINIMUM)

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ANTENNAS LITTLE RIPPER Digger Service

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

Ph: Glenn

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SOUTHERN CROSS RESTUMPING

Building Permits Arranged + 20 Years Experience

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BOBCAT / EARTHMOVING

CARPET CLEANING

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• Driveways • Laser levelling • Drainage • Site Cuts • Tree Removal • Trenching 5.5 & 14 ton excav, Skidsteer and Truck available

Call Clint 0427 349 549 Email: cjchandler65@bigpond.com Web: www.excavationbendigo.com

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EXCELLENT service, great rates. Ph Simone 0430 349 332

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Gas heaters should be serviced yearly to keep them running SAFELY & EFFICIENTLY

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Rates from $40p/hour • Holes Patched • Renovations • Painting

Carpet & Tile Cleaning

Servicing all of Central Victoria I Pensioner discounts

5447 7823 or 0431 609 423

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

WEEDING

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CAMPING AND FISHING GEAR SALE PH 5448 4898

DVDS 60 in a box $20 Ph 0400 326 626

GUILMARTINS HARDWARE

FIREWOOD, BEST WOOD, Redgum $140 Pick Up /Delivery. Ph 0436 113 241 or 5443 8975 ARIEL salon set, $20 Ph 0437 567 073 BAR fridge, Very good condition $50 Ph 5443 5275 BEANIES, Hand knitted $10 ea Ph 0409 612 200 BLINDS, Holland x 6, Ivory w/- Rods & pelmets & 1 x drape $150 ONO Ph 0400 681 055 BLOWER/Vacuum Super Toro w/- stand, $99 ONO Ph 0400 681 055 BOX of old bottles (approx 30) $20 Ph 0409 740 272 BSE Uniform, Rugby Jumper, Sz 10, EC $20 Ph 0409 740 272 BSE Uniform, Rugby Jumper, Sz 10, EC $20 Ph 0409 740 272 CHILDS scooter, peppa pig $5 Ph 0437 567 073 CLAY Target Thrower Plus 70 clay targets $100 Ph 0407 501 038 CORDLESS Whipper Snipper w/battery & manual $95 5447 8573

Heavy Duty Quick stage Scaffolding No job too big or too small.

Free Quotes, Competitive prices

PHONE BEN: 0400 910 790

PAINTERS / DECORATORS

FEATHER/duck down pillows, Excellent cond, $40 for 2 Ph 5447 7525 FEATHER/duck down quilt, King size, As new, $80 Ph 5447 7525 FIREWOOD $150 per mt Call Drew 0419 144 583 FIREWOOD, top quality box, spilt dry, delivered Bendigo $140.00 per cubic metre Ph 0497 942 582

FIREWOOD

Redgum firewood $140p/m Pick Up Plus deliveries Ph 0427 353 939 FRIDGE/Freezer 2 Door, 270ltr $70ono Ph 0432 346 659

WESTINGHOUSE BOTTOM MOUNT FRIDGE/FREEZER (WBB3400WG)

340 Litres z 3.5 Star energy rating. z Less than 12 months old z Freezer section never used. z Perfect working order, no longer needed. $800 new, Sell: z

$500

PH 0448 036 450 DINING setting, 7pce Australian made, solid Tassie Ash. Excellent condition, $350 Ph 0448 889 492

GOLF Clubs x 6, Suit beginner $25 ONO 5447 8573

HAY & STRAW

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 Email: sales@guilmartins hardware.com.au

If you can’t find it, we can probably get it!

FOR SALE

POT plants terracotta, 330sq x 300d, (x3) $30 lot Ph 5443 5275

RECORDS/LP's box of 60, $90 lot Ph 0408 009 185

RIDE on Mower, Greenfield, 25 hp 34", only 94 hours, EC $4900 Ph 0448 586 755

EXTRA room, fully transportable, 3.6 x 2.7M Bare inside, $6000 can custom build Ph 0407 364 008.

SET of drawers, wood w/3 rattan cane, EC, 86cmH 52w $50 0488 023 888

SIEVED TOP SOIL

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

DOC McStuffins clinic set, $25 Ph 0437 567 073

Rolls & Little Squares.

Delivery available Maiden Gully Ph 0438 373 291

DOONA Cover Set, QS Musk/pink EC $20 Ph 5447 7724

LEATHER recliners, dark green, (x 2) $100 ea Phone 0467 175 206

LADIES jeans, Sz16, 7x blk, 10 x denim EC, $50 lot, will sep. 0422 485 573

LG Bar fridge $50 Ph 0448 586 755

STAINED pine 3 drawers, 66cm H x 43W, EC, $40 Ph 0488 023 888

MEATSAFE Reproduction, recycled baltic pine $85 Ph 0409 612 200

STYRENE BOXES

MICROWAVE, medium size, white $20 Ph 0432 346 659

TALLBOY, Pine, 5 drawers w/- bedside table EC $100 Ph 5442 8485

SALT lamp, new, never used $35 Ph 0422 485 573

TREE SERVICES

Prompt efficient service at reasonable rates.

Quotation gladly given.

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OCC. Table, timber/steel frame 60 x 1200 $35 ONO Ph 0400 681 055 OFFICE Chair, Arched high back, black padded $40 ONO Ph 0400 681 055 OLD tools, saws, painting tools etc $50 lot Ph 0408 009 185 PEG board, in steel frame, 1200mm L x 700 W $20 Ph 5443 5275 PINE Kitchen Chairs, VGC $10 ea Ph 0409 612 200 POT plants, all sorts, from $8 Ph 0400 326 626

SLIDE duplicator w/close up lens, fits dig. camera.

VGC $35. 5447 8573

SOFA Fabric w/- 3 Seats GC $300 Ph 0467 296 930

Ph 0408 373 598

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

TYRES x4 Pirelli Scorpion AT235/65X17 as new $600ono Ph 0425 766 878

VACUUM cleaner, bagless, GC $30 Ph 0400 326 626

VINTAGE 1965 Aust National Bank Calendar $12 Ph 0498 325 409

FOR SALE

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

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EPSOM FRUIT WORKS HOME DELIVERY AVAILABLE

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

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FOR SALE VINTAGE Garfield Cardboard Posters x 2 $8 EA Ph 0498 325 409 VINTAGE Gold Plated Orchid Brooch $15 Ph 0498 325 409 WII Supermario Galaxy 1,2, controller, & sports pack $50 0419 254 980 WOOLEN fabric, suitable for skirts etc. Premium Quality, Cheap. Ph 5444 3647 XBOX 360, 2 wireless S /W, + Forza Msport 3 & 4 EC $100 0419 254 980

WANTED TO BUY

OLD Ford, Holden or Mazda for restoration project. Any condition.

Will pay cash. Please call 0400 924 967 OLD woodworking carpenters tools, planes and books etc for collector/user Ph 0418 510 727.

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

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WANTED to buy Houses and Buildings for removal. Ph 0434 701 591

PETS AQUARIUM 6ft x 18 x 18, complete set up, pine stand, all accessories. inc canister filter. Glass top & light. Gravel & artificial plants. $650 Ph 0417 878 666 BORDER Collie X Kelpie pups, 2M 2F, Wormed, Vet checked and M/C 9560000108 - 33345 20627 -33266 -43473 $550 Ph 5486 8377 or 0456 155 552

222 DON STREET BENDIGO 8am - 3pm Saturday Moving Sale, Everything must go.

7 SHELTONS ROAD KANGAROO FLAT Fri & Sat 8am - 5pm Sunday 8am - 12 3 Families, furniture, fridge, washing machine, lego and lots more.

CARAVANS & TRAILERS

KOOLIE Kelpy X Puppies, 2 tri-colour males, M/C Vacc & Vet checked.

Avail now. From great companion dog & working dog stock. $350 ea neg.

M/C: 9560000105 -46114, -70571 Phone: 0423 884 881

CARAVAN 14ft, Rear entry, unfinished project, inside finished, QS bed, 240/12v wired, M/wave & 3 way fridge, Needs exterior cladding put on (cladding supplied) $2400 ONO Ph 5446 7111

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

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SUZUKI Beleno, Auto runs well, good bush basher Unreg. NZM 828 $399 Ph 0401 915 906

AUTO

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FEMALE SPAYED, 2 YEARS Koda is a very beautiful girl. She loves having a game of chasey and would love to go on nice long walks.

She will need a family with older children as she can be unsure of little ones. Koda prefers to be the only dog at home as she will want all of the attention for herself.

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MOBILE MECHANIC TIMIMG BELTS

Servicing & Repairs of Heavy Machines, Trucks, Cars & 4x4 Ph 0400 290 789

VOLVO MERCEDES BENZ BMW VOLKSWAGEN PEUGEOT

Service & Repair Specialists Jamie Hackett Motors Ph 5446 8635

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

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FRANKLIN caravan 18ft x 8ft, EC, 1 owner, stored under cover when not in use, all inside comforts also avail. Reg & ins paid. EC $8000 Ph 5441 1330

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Over 30 years experience 2012 Ford Focus Trend LW 5D Hatch Back, 6sp auto, 4cy 2ltre, candy red, (1NC4F)75,000km Reg Aug 19 RWC, $9,800 Ph 0402 429 572

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Call 5446 1384 or 5446 1820 Kayne on 0459 652 963 222 Upper Rd, Eaglehawk, 3556

Unwanted Cars, Trailers, Batteries, Alloy Mags.

Pick up FEE $ on WHITEGOODS Ph 0484 932 195

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Penalty for failure to comply with these regulations is a $1,000 fine.

2002 MERCEDES BENZ CLK 230 Kompressor Convertible Avantgarde 125,748 kms, immaculate condition. $12,500 Ph 0418 510 684 BAG-404

MALE DESEXED, 1 YEAR 6 MONTHS Romeo is our beautiful special needs boy, he is hearing impaired and will need a safe and secure environment to ensure his safety. Romeo is also a sunsmart cat who will need to kept inside to protect him from the effects of skin damage.

Romeo has a lot of sweet characteristics which will keep you entertained.

Jamie Hackett Motors Ph 5446 8635

1.) The cash price of the motor car 2.) Whichever of the following is applicable: a.) if the motor car is registered, the reg no. b.) if the car is unregistered, the engine no. of the vehicle; or the chassis no; or the vehicle ID no; or the reg no. (if any) last assigned to the vehicle; or if none of those numbers are reasonably ascertainable, any other number by which the vehicle may be identified. a licensed motor car trader must also state in their advertisements their LMCT no. and the details of any periodical payments applicable.

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

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VACC PRE PURCHASE INSPECTIONS ROADWORTHY CERTIFICATES

Regulations require that from June, 1998 both licensed motor car traders and persons other than licensed motor car traders, must include the following info when advertising a motor car sale.

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Romeo

HOLDEN Commodore 2010 Factory Dual Fuel LPG/Petrol + Tow Bar, 12 months Rego, 180k kms, $6500 Ph 5444 1353 (ZTR374) NISSAN Pulsar 1998, Manual, Reg, no RWC. Good cond. $500 Ph 5446 8061 (OPW721)

ENGLISH STAFFY, 6 mths, Desexed, Microchipped, Very friendly, POA Ph 5448 7203

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MOTOR CAR TRADER REG 1998

Cnr Murphy St & Jewell Crt Bendigo 5441 1088 • wheelzplus.com.au

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LOST YOUR DOG OR CAT?

THE RSPCA IS THE POUND FOR THE BENDIGO CITY COUNCIL.

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

5441 2209 PIPER LANE, EAST BENDIGO

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LIVESTOCK ADVERTISING THE SALE OF LIVESTOCK IN VICTORIA Under Victorian law, individuals must have a Property Identification Code (PIC) for properties on which they graze or keep the following livestock: Cattle, sheep, goats, pigs, alpaca, llamas, deer, horses or more than 50 poultry.

It is now a legal requirement to include the PIC of the property at which the livestock are kept in any advertisement for the sale (including giving away or bartering) of those livestock.

An alternative is to include the name and contact details of the livestock sales agent (if applicable) in the advertisement.

It will be an offence for the vendor to fail to include the PIC in the advertisement, or for the media organisation who publishes the advertisement if it does not contain the required PIC.

FOR SALE 2008 TOYOTA AURION ATX

• 200KW V6 Engine • Silver Duco • 230,000km (50% Hwy kms) • Engine excellent condition • Body straight, no accidents • New Battery • New Alternator • A/C, Power Windows

• Cruise Control • 6 airbags • 4 Star ANCAP safety rating • Just serviced with log book • Registered until end September • Female Driver last 7 years • RWC supplied on sale • Great first car or family runabout

Priced for quick sale as purchased new car - WKW060

Call 1300 558 385 classifieds@bendigopublishing.com 37-39 View St Bendigo

$6000ONO

P.O Box 324, Bendigo 3552

PHONE 0448 036 450

Fax: 5441 4416

with RWC/Reg $5500 without

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Storm fall to Hawks EAGLEHAWK has sent the rest of the competition a clear message about its premiership credentials with an impressive 14–point victory over the previously undefeated Strathfieldsaye in round 10 of the Bendigo Football Netball League.

A vocal home crowd helped the ‘Borough etch past the Storm to record a 14.14 (98) to 11.14 (80) victory.

While the visitors led by a goal at the main break in a highly entertaining clash, their lead was reduced to a solitary point at the final change before the Eaglehawk side lifted its intensity to record its most important victory of the season.

Ged Hommelhoff and Sean Williams both kicked three goals, while Riley Saunders and Ben McPhee bagged two.

Lachlan Gill was Storm’s leading goal kicker with three.

Maryborough continued its revival with a win over South Bendigo by 14 points at

Princes Park in Maryborough.

While the Bloods led early, the home side was determined to notch up its fourth victory of the season, and eventually powered away to a well-earned 15.11 (101) to 12.15 (87) win.

Golden Square smashed Kyneton in their match at Fur Life Vet Oval in Wade Street.

The Bulldogs led at every change to record a 19.15 (129) to 4.3 (27) victory against the visitors.

In a powerful and disciplined display, the Bulldogs were able to restrict Kyneton to just one second half goal on their way to a percentage boosting win.

Gisborne hammered Castlemaine in a 194-1 encounter at Gardiner Reserve.

Bouncing back from last week’s shock loss to Golden Square, Gisborne were ruthless, with Pat McKenna kicking 11 goals.

Sandhurst continues to demonstrate its finals claims, demolishing Kangaroo Flat by 124 points at the Queen Elizabeth Oval.

Bendigo East wins again

By NICHOLAS NAKOS

Last Sunday saw Bendigo East extend its winning streak, notching wins in both divisions against Scots in baseball clashes playes at Eaglehawk.

In the Division 2 game, East starting pitcher Wes Hopcott helped his team establish 13-3 lead, before Scots were able to reduce the deficit scoring six late runs, but fell short 13-9.

A factor in the win was performances by some of the club’s newest female players competing against a predominantly male opposition.

“Our newer players are often becoming the difference makers in close games. We emphasise player development at every level of the game, so it’s no surprise it’s paying off,” said Bendigo East Club coach Kerrin Smith.

Bendigo East took a 27-2 victory against an undermanned Scots Division 1 team.

In other games, Strathfieldsaye Dodgers had a 9-1 win over Falcons in Division 1 and the Falcons defeated the Dodgers 12-4 in Division 2.

WINNING TRIO: Nikara Smith, Keely Trew, Aneta Clayton.

SOUTH REUNION

The Dragons had the game in the bag at half time, leading 67-20, but then found an extra gear to race away to a resounding 23.18 (156) to 5.2 (32) win against a disappointing Kangaroo Flat side.

Matt Thornton and Andy Collins both kicked four goals for Sandhurst, and Jake McLean three.

For the visitors, Andrew Cussen kicked three goals.

This weekend, Strathfieldsaye Storm will hope to find winning form when it hosts Sandhurst at Triple M Park in Strathfieldsaye’s Tannery Lane in the game of the round.

Castlemaine host Maryborough at Camp Reserve, Kyneton meets Gisborne at the Showgrounds, Kangaroo Flat is at home to Golden Square, and the Bloods play Eaglehawk at the QEO. The expected wet weather could prove a factor in several clashes as the season enters round 11.

SEVENTY years of South Bendigo Football Netball Club royalty will gather at the QEO tomorrow for the club’s five and ten year premiership anniversary reunions.

Players from fourteen premiership-wining teams have been invited to attend, with the reunion part of the club’s wider plan to host events to celebrate and reconnect former players.

President Alan Ellis said it’s important to recognise what the players had achieved.

“We’re saying to these people that you’re a valuable member of the club, and you’re welcome back,” he said.

Saturday’s event kicks off at midday and coincides with South Bendigo playing Eaglehawk in the BFNL – a flashback to the 1969 grand final that South Bendigo won.

Miners lose to arch rival A second half revival by the Ballarat Highlanders saw the Bendigo Miners fall 30-28 in last Saturday’s rugby derby match in Epsom.

In a reversal of their encounter from earlier this season, when the Miners fought back from a 16-point deficit to beat Ballarat with a last second penalty goal, this time it was the visitors who turned the tables.

The Miners led for much of the match, establishing a commanding 16-point advantage midway through the first half.

First half tries to winger Nafetalai Li, centre Phil Keech and full back David Gudge were all converted by Steve Reynolds.

Ballarat scored two tries before half time to be down just six points at the interval.

It was a dominant second half by the Highlanders and after trailing 21-5, they scored five tries to one.

Among Bendigo’s best players were David Gudge, Phil Keech, Logan Reynolds and Matt Boyle.

The Miners are at home in Epsom tomorrow against the Melton Warriors at 3pm.

HOCKEY SUCCESS NORTHWEST Lightning women’s teams both scored wins against Brunswick at the weekend.

The reserves game started the Women’s Day fixtures with a 2-1 win.

First half goals to Shanaye Alexander and Grace Bales meant Brunswick came out fighting after the long break.

The Victoria League 1 side burst out of the blocks with three first quarter goals, but were unable to capitalise on chances later in the match.

Both teams are in action tomorrow at the State Netball Hockey Centre against competition leaders Melbourne University.

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Smiths Outdoors is celebrating its fifth birthday this year, having just opened its new store at 141 Charleston Road, Bendigo.

Owner Matt Smiths says his team is thrilled to offer more of the worlds best brands to Bendigo’s thriving sport shooting and hunting communities.

“Central Victoria is a great place to shoot, whether you’re on the targets or clays, or heading out to hunt organic harvest,” Matt says.

“And our shooting communities play a really important role in protecting the natural environment from feral and pest animals that affect local species and food and fibre crops,” he says.

“Shooting is really important to the livlihood and well being of thousands of Bendigonians, and we’re grateful for all the support they show for their local, family owned firearms business,” Matt says.

The store stocks a huge range of arms, apparel and accessories, including a good range of safe storage options for all types of firearms and ammunition.

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“We’re not very good at standing still,” Matt laughs, “we’re always planning something!”

To find out more about Smiths Outdoors and its plans for the year ahead please drop instore or call 03 544 33 444.

“Perhaps more than any other community, shooters understand their responsibility to ensure the safe use, transportation and storage of their equipment – and with nearly two million licenses issued across Australila, there is enormous demand for really high quality products,” Matt says.

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Athletes go cross country

SPORTS STAR: Jaclyn Wilson. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN

Second nod for BMX champion CYCLIST Jaclyn Wilson has continued her amazing career, earning yet another PEAK Bendigo Sports Star of the Year nomination.

The gun BMX racer captured three national titles at the Australian BMX Championships recently raced in Shepparton.

The 42-year-old won gold in the master’s women’s open wheel, women’s 40-44 cruiser and 20-inch events.

Wilson has now won 21 national titles, and her exploits have already earned the four-time world champi-

on the Sports Star of the Year title in 2011-12.

Wilson held off a strong field of contenders that included athlete Sophie Hawken, who raced in freezing conditions to achieve a top 10 finish in her age group at the ITU Multisport World Championships in Spain.

Hawken was sixth, 47th in gender rankings, as she completed the Aquathlon in 40.12 minutes.

Other athletes to do well included netballer Caitlin Thwaites, who earned selection in the Australian Dia-

monds to contest the 2019 World Cup in Liverpool from July 12 to 21.

Basketballer Matt Dellavedova, a dual Sports Star of the Year winner also came in for consideration.

Dellavedova has been selected in the Australian Boomers squad of 17 to play the United States and Canada in Australia in August.

The former Braves star is likely to play a key role in the Boomers campaign at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.

BENDIGO Harriers Athletics Club’s invitation cross country races are on tomorrow at Mandurang South Recreation Reserve.

Race distances for the Everyday Independencesponsored event are 8km, 3km, 1km and 500m.

First event starts at 2pm and there is a small entry fee for all races.

Mandurang South Recreation Reserve is on Hunts Gap Road.

To get to the starting point, travel along Nankervis Road, pass Diamond Hill Road on the right, at the next right near lots of letterboxes you will see the reserve.

Athletes from Bendigo

Harriers, Bendigo University, Eaglehawk, and South Bendigo athletics clubs will compete.

Meanwhile, talented teenagers Matt Buckell and Zahli Drummond were King and Queen of the Mountain after last Saturday’s gruelling climb at One Tree Hill.

Buckell completed the 3km classic in 10.44 minutes as Drummond achieved a fine time of 13.16 and was second across the line.

The Cubbi-sponsored KOM drew 30 starters.

Flack Advisory Bendigo Region’s squads starred at the Anglesea Surf Coast Ekiden Relays recently.

In the 42.3km showdown

for division two men, Bendigo’s team of Brady Threlfall, Nathan Meade, Kye Jenkyn, Nigel Preston, Stephen Van Rees and Jayden Padgham was number one.

The line-up of Ben Stolz, Jayson Carter, Darren Hartland and Matthew Heislers was fourth in the division five men’s duel of 30.7km.

Bendigo Harriers’ clubmates Anne Buckley and Juliet Heah teamed with South Bendigo’s Debby Kirne to be 10th in women’s division four.

David Heislers, Mike Bieleny and Antony Langdon were sixth in the 50-plus class.

Pearce takes line honours THE South Bendigo Athletic Club’s ninth club run took place at Millers Flat last weekend with fast times across all competitors on the relatively flat and dry course.

The 8000 metre distance race was taken out by Lara Pearce ahead of Peter Curtis and Peter LeBusque.

In the middle distance event, Annette Curtis recorded her first win this year ahead of Matt Sheldon, who ran a club personal best followed by Claude Guillou who recorded another third place of the season.

The 1500 metres was led from the outset by Trai Giampietro, followed by Madison Bryce.

Tate McQueen backed up strongly for his second place of the day, with Nick Giampietro crossing in fourth place, outsprinting club veteran John Justice.

The underage 800 metre race featured a bunched field crossing the line altogether, but it was Lucius Stevens who came out victorious, edging out a fast finishing Tate and Charlise McQueen.

A number of runners

from South Bendigo Athletic Club competed in the Northern Country Region Little Athletics Cross Country event in Shepparton last weekend with five runners placing in events across three distances.

The next South Bendigo Athletic Club run will be at the Sedgwick Town Hall on Saturday, July 6.

For more information, contact Peter on 0417 684 306 or visit the South Bendigo Athletic Club Facebook page.

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Braves look to finals BENDIGO Braves women won their 14th match of the NBL1 season last Saturday with an 81-71 win against the Ballarat Rush.

The Braves are hot on the heels of the Geelong Supercats in the standings, with both sides losing just one game each this season.

A 25-13 second quarter did the damage for Bendigo against Ballarat, with four players scoring in double figures.

Leading scorer and captain Kelly Wilson put in 20 points on 7/15 shooting, with a team-high five assists.

Becca Tobin logged nearly 28 minutes that saw her drop an 18 point, 15 rebound double double.

The Rush fall to 5-10 with the loss, their second of the season to Bendigo. They have four matches remaining in this campaign, all in Ballarat, to turn their season around and make finals.

The Braves men dropped their second game of the season to Ballarat in an 88-84 loss at Bendigo Stadium to fall to 9th in the standings.

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final buzzer, with the Braves holding a one-point half time lead.

Ray Turner’s 28 points and 15 rebounds led the team, but it wasn’t enough for the Braves who shot 46 per cent from the field to the Miners’ 50 per cent in a game with few statistical disparities.

Both sides shot 33 per cent from three and had identical offensive and defensive rebounding stats.

All five Miners starters scored in double figures, but it was the play of Marqueze Coleman off the bench scoring 22 points on 22 shots in 34 minutes that proved most damaging for the Braves.

Ballarat is atop the NBL1 men’s standings with a 13-2 record.

The Braves travel to Melbourne’s outer northern suburbs to play the Eltham Wildcats on Saturday night.

The Wildcats men are 6-9 on the season, while the Wildcats women are 7-8, with both teams outside the top eight.

The women’s game tips off at 6pm, with the men to follow at 8pm at Eltham High School.

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