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ISSUE 1134 FRIDAY, AUGUST 16, 2019

People power is child’s play AN active campaign against the closure of the playground in Sunset Drive, Strathfieldsaye has resulted in a rethink by the City of Greater Bendigo council – Story Page 3

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DESPITE two major overhauls to services in the past three years, Bendigo residents continue to shun the public bus service provided by the state government, with the overwhelming majority of buses operating at less than 25 per cent of their capacity. Passenger data for the past three years obtained by the Bendigo Weekly shows that of the 15 different bus services offered throughout the city, only the Huntly to Kangaroo Flat route attracts an average of more than 15 passengers on each of the 60 week day bus runs.

Most bus services average less than 10 passengers per trip, some as few as five, despite the availability of a high quality and reliable service. Two 10 year contracts worth more than $102 million for the provision of the Bendigo transit service were awarded to B & G Christian Pty Ltd and implemented in July 2011. Another $3.49 million tender for the Strathfieldsaye – Bendigo bus service for the same tenure was awarded to Macmore Holdings Pty Ltd. The city’s out of favour transit service is widely regarded as one potential solution to parking woes in the central business district, but

residents continue to mostly ignore the public bus service, and instead opt to drive into the city. More than 1.6 million trips were undertaken on the Bendigo bus network in the 12 months up until May 2019, and the Weekly understands approximately $3 million of ticket revenue was received, although the state government said it was unable to verify any figure. Regional Sustainable Development manager at the City of Greater Bendigo, Trevor Budge said the need for better transport services was a well-entrenched principle of the Integrated Transport and Land Use Strategy, which encourages

people to use active transport that includes public transport, bikes and scooters or walking as an alternative to the car. He said congestion can be reduced and healthy living standards improved with a minimum of change to people’s lives if more residents travelled via public transport. “The City of Greater Bendigo and the state government are committed to ensuring buses and trains are attractive transport options that will entice people leave the car at home,” he said.

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Pride and prejudice REHEARSING for a gala production of Pride and Prejudice, Zach Fitzpatrick and Georgia Campbell are enjoying playing the lead roles of Elizabeth Bennet and the infamous Mr Darcy. After several weeks of preproduction, Pride and Prejudice will be performed at the JB Osborne theatre during the next two weekends. The director of Synchronicity Performing Arts, Wendy Collishaw said her company is a non-professional theatre group with a commitment to producing high quality, comedy drama. Their previous play was The Vicar of Dibley. Based on the Jane Austen novel, Pride and Prejudice, their current production will include dancing, regimental uniforms and glorious Regency costumes. Ms Collishaw said with

a cast and crew of 30 people, Pride and Prejudice is their most ambitious production so far. She added that Synchronicity Performing Arts was very lucky to have an arrangement with Crusoe College which enables them to use the theatre as a permanent home for rehearsals, as well as for the productions. “The school appreciates that the theatre is being used and continues to function,” Mrs Collishaw said. “There are many talented young people in Bendigo and Synchronicity gives them the opportunity to explore and practice their art. “We’re always looking to train more people,” she added Pride and Prejudice will be at the JB Osborne Theatre, Kangaroo Flat, August 16–24. Tickets from www.GoTix.com.au – Dianne Dempsey

CHORAL SPECTACULAR WOMEN of Note will host a choral spectacular on Saturday, August 24. Local choirs will join others from across Victoria for a dazzling day of workshops and performances. There will be concerts throughout the day at both St Paul’s Cathedral and Ulumbarra Theatre, along with workshops for all singers at Ulum-

barra Theatre. Choirs performing will include Exaudi, Young Voices of Melbourne, Faye Dumont Singers, Girton Grammar School Performance Choir, Soufflé Sisters, Bendigo Chamber Choir and the Bendigo Youth Choir. The day will conclude with a Gala Concert on Saturday evening at Ulumbarra Theatre. Saturday, August 24 10am– 9pm.www.wonbendigo.org

IN STEP: Georgia Campbell and Zach Fitpatrick. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN

LIFE COACHING WORKSHOP AUTHOR Charles Lim Wu will visit Bendigo next week to speak at one of Jenny Delaney’s life coaching workshops. The title of the workshop is Getting Your Needs Met in Relationships and the title of the book is The New Model of Love. The book will “stop people from seeking love and help them to create it for them-

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AN active campaign against the closure of a Strathfieldsaye playground has resulted in an about-turn by council. Residents who live near the Sunset Drive playground came out in full force last Wednesday to protest against the closure, which is now open for consultation following the campaign. Resident Alicia Mansfield said she had received a letter from the Greater City of Bendigo council

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People power prompts playground pause

which said the playground had reached the end of its life and before the month was out it would be removed and the playground closed down. “I was annoyed that there has been zero consultation about this matter with local residents,” Mrs Mansfield said. Mrs Mansfield said the suggest-

ed closure of the playground was “incredibly upsetting”. She said it was a dated playground that has been neglected by the council. “And now they choose to spend no money on it,” she said. “I take my children here daily. It is smaller than nearby playgrounds and ideally suited to

younger children. “There has been no consultation about this and no announcements on what the plans are for the land.” Council’s manager of Parks and Open Space, Paul Gangell, said the letter which was sent to residents should have been rephrased. “We are now going to wait on feedback from local residents be-

fore taking any further action,” he said. Mrs Mansfield said she was concerned council might sell off the land for another subdivision when they felt enough time had passed. “Surely the local government should be about increasing play space, not limiting it?” she said. “I contacted the acting director for play spaces Bendigo, Gary Lantzsch, twice, with no response, as well as local councillors.”

City’s north in focus

OLD CRAFT: George Smithwick will be part of the Lost Trades Fair in Bendigo.

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Lost Trades Fair finds a new home THE Lost Trades Fair will be held in Bendigo for the next three years starting in March. The event celebrates traditional trades skills and artisan crafts from the past, and will

be hosted by Silks Function Centre at the Bendigo Racecourse during the Labour Day weekend. Lost Trades Fair organiser Lisa Rundell said she was looking for a large picturesque regional

city in Victoria that would allow the event to build on its success. “Holding Lost Trades Fair in Bendigo next March is an amazing outcome,” she said.

BENDIGO’S rapidly developing northern suburbs will form the focus of a new planning initiative proposed by the City of Greater Bendigo to help support the funding and development of essential infrastructure in Huntly. The suburb is one of the fastest growing areas in Greater Bendigo, and to help manage its growth, council needs to deliver new roads, intersections, footpaths and play spaces. A report to be considered at next week’s council meeting notes the Huntly growth area is expected to provide for 6000 people and require $23.8 million in infrastructure in coming years. It is recommended council write to the planning minister to commence the process to introduce a Development Contributions Plan overlay to the Greater Bendigo Planning Scheme. The DCP would require impacted property owners to contribute to the cost of infrastructure upgrades, and the report notes DCPs are not a full cost recovery model and council will also contribute to the delivery of infrastructure. Contributions to the DCP would be triggered only when land is approved for subdivision through the planning permit process. The Huntly DCP would deliver more than seven kilometres of cycling and pedestrian links, new roads, district play space and improved intersections. Council wants to apply the Huntly DCP to 247ha of land to the east of the Midland Highway, which takes in 30 properties. Although Viewpoint Estate falls within the proposed DCP area, residents would not be affected as the developer has previously made a contribution to council. Councillors will also consider an application for the establishment of a 24-hour gym with associated parking in Kennington which has attracted seven objections. A recommendation to councillors includes a condition that there be a maximum of 40 patrons and three staff at the gym at any given time.

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Battle for Newstart rise

FEDERAL Member for Bendigo, Lisa Chesters has thrown her support behind raising the Newstart allowance and will establish an alliance to advocate for a rise in the rate. She said there are 5628 people on Newstart in the Bendigo electorate and the average time spent on the payment is 156 weeks. “Any one of us could find ourselves looking for work, or extra work, to make ends meet,” she said “Newstart is too low – it’s so low that people are being pushed into poverty and its preventing people from getting work.

“I am calling on the Liberal National government to increase the Newstart rate to ensure that Australians can live in dignity while looking for work.” Liberal Senator for Victoria Jane Hume said no one is saying it’s easy to get by without a job. “The government is squarely focused on job creation to help working age Australians gain financial independence,” Senator Hume said. “We are delivering jobs in the Bendigo region.” Senator Hume said employment in the Bendigo region has increased by 12,600 (or 18.5 per cent) since September 2013. To-

tal employment now stands at 80,700, and by comparison, employment nationally has increased by 12.2 per cent over the same period. “Around two-thirds of those granted Newstart get off the pay-

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community, welfare and faith based groups to help build a local campaign to raise the rate,” Ms Chesters said. “I have met with local welfare groups and Newstart recipients across our region to learn first-

Many clients receiving Newstart present to our agency for food assistance and financial counselling

ment within 12 months,” Senator Hume said. Ms Chesters said across the state, the highest cohort on Newstart are people aged 45-55. “I will be working to gather

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hand about their struggles with the current payment.” Bendigo Family and Financial Services’ Jenny Elvey says they see many people in financial crisis despite them receiving Newstart.

“Many clients receiving Newstart present to our agency for food assistance and financial counselling,” Ms Elvey said. “They struggle to keep a roof over their head and hold on to assets, feeding themselves is often the last thing they think about.” In answer to the call for a rise in the rate Senator Hume said 99 per cent of Newstart Allowance recipients receive an additional supplementary payment, such as rental assistance, parenting payments or the energy supplement . “This works out to an extra $130 a fortnight on average on top of the $555 base rate,” Senator Hume said.

DRUG DRIVE HOTSPOT BENDIGO recorded the sixth highest drug driving detection rate during 2018, according to data released by the state opposition this week. The opposition claims regional Victoria is becoming a drug driving hotspot, with two thirds of the state’s drug driving hotspots located outside of Melbourne. Shadow Minister for Rural Roads Roma Britnell said it was concerning that people continued to take risks associated with drug driving. More than 4600 drug drivers were detected statewide last year, 61 of them in Bendigo. “There are now more drivers dying on our roads with drugs in their system than there are drivers dying with alcohol in their system,” Ms Britnell said. “Drug drivers pose an enormous danger to themselves and to every other road user, but drug testing is inadequate and penalties are significantly less than for drink driving,” Ms Britnell said. The Liberal Nationals have pledged to fund 1000 extra drug tests each week, increasing penalties for drug driving in line with drink driving and focus speed camera site selection on reducing road trauma.

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GOING WITH THE FLOW: Alex Davis tests the gravity in Bendigo. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN

Beating the daily grind with coffee in space BENDIGO’S coffee culture will be launched into outer space at a free public event at the Discovery Centre for National Science Week. The event “Coffee in Space” on Sunday will see a team of ex-

perts, led by La Trobe University physicist and coffee scientist David Hoxley, rise to the challenge of how to create the perfect cup of coffee in space. Dr Hoxley will be joined by owner of Bendigo’s Get Naked

Espresso Bar Jesse Gollan as well as La Trobe mathematics and statistics lecturer, Michael Payne, astrophysicist Peter Binks, and the Coffee Science Lab’s Monika Fekete. Coffee in Space will be held

at the Bendigo Discovery Science and Technology Centre on Sunday, August 18, with the public forum starting at 3pm, and the coffee tasting starting at 4pm. The event is free, but registrations are required via Eventbrite.

THE council has launched a series of short videos which address some of the most common questions raised by ratepayers. The City of Greater Bendigo council’s Andrew Cooney said the videos were produced to provide an informative guide for ratepayers. “The seven videos cover a variety of topics, including the different ways to pay rates, how to receive rates either via mail or electronically, and what it means if you receive a supplementary valuation notice,” Mr Cooney said. “We’ve also explained some of the terms that appear on the rates notice, how to object if you think your rates are too high and how the revenue raised from rates is used across the municipality.” The videos complement a new-look rates notice sent to 60,000 property owners at the beginning of August. “Some people may not be aware that the council can help ratepayers who want to manage their rates better by making smaller payments, rather than trying to find the full amount when it’s due,” Mr Cooney said.

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Bendigo’s public bus service has been overhauled in recent years, with Department of Transport data pointing to an almost 20 per cent increase in the number of passengers since early 2016. A Department of Transport spokesperson said buses are important to regional communities, connecting people to their families, friends and livelihoods. “The recent reviews of the Bendigo network improved bus routes and added more frequent bus services to Junortoun, Heathcote and Bendigo as well as more affordable ticket pricing across the region. “Since we first introduced the new Bendigo bus network back in 2016, the number of people using buses has grown by almost 20 percent and we’re keen to see that trend continue. Despite these calls, and the injection of tens of millions of dollars, Bendigo residents remain reluctant to get on board. There are 54 services ferrying students and staff between La Trobe University and Bendigo Station each weekday, but an average of only 9.67 passengers on each bus. Critics of the bus network point to the lack of direct services as one reason why buses continue to be largely shunned, with many bus routes criss-crossing suburbs on their way to the CBD.

RUNNING ON EMPTY: Bendigo’s buses are light on passengers. For example, the number 54 Maiden Gully bus takes 28 minutes to reach the Bendigo Station from its departure point in Beckhams Road/Carolyn Way, and ferries an average of just nine passengers per service. Yet the number 65 bus that travels between Bendigo Station and the Spring Gully Retirement Village averages just five passengers a day on each of its 28 bus services, and takes an acceptable 12 minutes to complete the journey. The state government data shows an average of 11 people catch each of the 35 services provided between

the Bendigo Station and Strathfieldsaye on weekdays. The Department of Transport said it was continuing to review and invest in bus networks in regional areas to ensure it is delivering the best possible services for passengers. “When prioritising service routes the Department of Transport considers a range of factors including the potential number of passengers, suitability and safety of the road network for bus operations, development of a direct and easily understood network, associated costs and the impact on existing passengers.”

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Bank profit tumbles

BENDIGO and Adelaide Bank’s net profit for the past financial year slumped by more than 13 per cent to of $376.8 million, due to increased redundancy and remediation costs and an exposure to declining property valuations in Australia’s two largest cities. Cash earnings after tax of $415.7 million were down 6.6 per cent, while total income of $1.6 billion was steady. Managing director Marnie Baker said the organisation was on a path towards reshaping the business for the future. “Earnings for the year were impacted by remediation and re-

dundancy costs. Despite this, we delivered total income of $1.6 billion, in line with the prior year, in an environment of low growth, political uncertainty, subdued consumer confidence and increasing competition. “Net interest margin was steady year-on-year, and, half-on-half, increased by two basis points, reflecting the active management of margin and volume for both lending and deposits.” Ms Baker said the bank achieved positive momentum from the implementation of its new strategy, with a strong up-

lift in performance in key priority markets, particularly half-onhalf.” The banks continued focus on credit quality was reflected in bad and doubtful debts being down 28.8 percent to $50.3 million. Ms Baker said the changing banking environment was creating opportunity, as was the reshaping of the business and focus on reducing complexity and investing in new capabilities, particularly in customer experience and digitisation. “Bendigo and Adelaide Bank is consistently ranked as one of Australia’s most trusted brands

and the top-rated company for customer experience. This sets us apart and is reflected by the commitment and focus of our staff and our capability to continue to attract new customers.” New customers were up by almost two-thirds for the full year, and retention increased to 93.5 per cent, resulting in net new customers rising four-fold compared to last year; with equivalent growth half-on-half at 239 per cent. During the year, the Bank launched Australia’s first and largest next-gen digital bank, Up, which has exceeded initial cus-

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tomer growth expectations. It also divested Bendigo Financial Planning which serves to further simplify and de-risk the business and deliver cost savings. Ms Baker said more redundancies within the organisation were likely, as part of the commitment to review and deliver operational efficiencies. The board declared a final dividend of 35 cents per share, taking the fully franked full year dividend to 70 cents per share, continuing our history of rewarding shareholders with a high yield and long-term returns.

Caregivers raise cash

THE countdown is on for the Bendigo Youth Choir’s 35th Anniversary celebrations in November – but they’re still trying to get in touch with half of the 800 alumni that have passed through their doors. Former choristers Nicola Dunnicliff-Wells and Katarina McNeill got together around the piano to reminisce about old times, each bringing their own children – Anna and Ella, who have followed their parents’ footsteps and now also sing with the choir. “It gives me great joy to see Anna enjoying singing as much as I did,” Ms Dunnicliff-Wells said. “The choir has been great for her musical development and provided many opportunities to perform, including overseas.” “The choir after all these years made us feel very welcome and it brought back such wonderful memories of my time with the choir,” Ms McNeill said. The anniversary celebrations

KEYED UP: Ella and Katarina McNeil, Anna and Nicola Dunnicliff-Wells with Gail Godber and Valerie Broad OAM. will occur on Saturday, November 16 and Sunday, November 17, with song recording, a cabaret and more planned. “Saturday will be all about catching up with familiar faces from across the years, warm-

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ing up the vocal cords and singing together once again after so long,” founder and artistic director Valerie Broad OAM said. There will then be a concert at St Paul’s Cathedral on the Sunday, with alumni who have gone

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CAREGIVERS at St John of God Bendigo Hospital are among a group of hardy athletes getting wet to raise money for this weekend’s inaugural MS 24 Hour Mega Swim held at the Gurri Wanyarra Wellbeing Centre this weekend. Speech pathologist Michelle Scott has built a team of caregivers from the hospital to swim for 24 hours as part of the event, which raises funds for support and research into multiple sclerosis. “The MS Mega Swim was brought to my attention by Rotary Club of Bendigo. Working as a caregiver at St John of God hospital, I felt this was something we could support not only to raise money and awareness for MS, but also as a fun and active team building event,” she said. “Our team includes physicians, nurses and allied health. Every day we help people with MS, to enable them to achieve their goals.” The MS 24 Hour Mega Swim began in 2001 at Melbourne’s Fitzroy pool, and was devised by Carol Cooke AM, a three-time Paralympian Gold Medallist in cycling who has MS, as well as a vision of bringing people together to raise funds for those living with multiple sclerosis. Multiple sclerosis is a disease that attacks the central nervous system (the brain, spinal cord and optic nerves. The average age of diagnosis is between 20-40 years of age, although children as young as 10 have been diagnosed. It you wish to donate money go to www. msmegaswim.org.au

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LIGHT WORK: Travis Curtin explains visual art. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN

Week of science LA Trobe Art Institute celebrated science this week by presenting a special program open to all. The program explored complex scientific phenomena through the lens of visual art. Participants were guided through LAI’s exhibition Autoluminescent by exhibition curator Travis Hodgson and then introduced to the physics behind the phenomena by La Trobe University Associate Professor of Mathematics and Statistics, Katherine Seaton.

Dr Seaton also creates mathematical fibre art. She sometimes produces plastic yarn (plarn) from shopping bags to knit and crochet. Her cross-disciplinary approach provided audiences with a practical example of the benefits of bringing art and science together. La Trobe University artist in residence Sarah Goffman gave an insight into her innovative use of recycled plastics. Sydney-based Ms Goffman has an imaginative pracPage 1 of 1

tice, delighting in the everyday details of our material existence. Plastic, over-abundant and infinitely variable, has formed the foundation of her artistic output over the past 20 years. National Science Week is Australia’s annual opportunity to meet scientists, discuss the hot topics, do science and celebrate its cultural and economic impact on society. It runs until Sunday, event details can be found at www.scienceweek.net.au

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tion to make note of any details they can; a number plate, a description and an accurate location can make all the difference.” Parks Victoria ranger team leader Mathew Sobey said a recent survey revealed that 67 per cent of members of the public would dob in a dumper. “It is pleasing to see the community acting to protect the parks that surround Bendigo,” Mr Sobey said. “Local businesses need to ensure they are disposing of their waste appropriately. We regular-

ly patrol parks to ensure people are doing the right thing and investigate any reports of illegal dumping.” Depositing industrial waste on Crown Land is a contravention of Section 27A(2)(a) of the Environment Protection Act 1970. The offender has been fined $1934 and issued with an EPA Clean Up Notice requiring him to remove the waste from the park. If anyone suspects pollution, they are encouraged to call EPA’s Pollution Hotline on 1300 372 842 (1300 EPA VIC).

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Bendigo’s done it again WHAT a weekend feast we have just had with the Bendigo Writers Festival. Thousands of people had a truly inspiring weekend, even though the weather was freezing. Ulumbarra was packed. The Capital Theatre was packed. The Bendigo Bowling Club was packed. La Trobe Art Institute was packed. How extraordinarily fortunate we are to have such a quality event to attend in our city. It is wonderful to hear the varied views and thoughts of others, who are skilled, knowledgeable and articulate. As I have said many times before events such as this don’t just happen, they take enormous input and effort from a great team of people. So I would like to say a very big thank you to the director of the Bendigo Writer’s Festival, Rosemary Sorensen. What a great job you do year after year. Thank you to the volunteers in their yellow t-shirts – where would we be without dedicated volunteers? To the authors, the staff, the interviewers, the media partners, other partners and the sponsors of this event, the City of Greater Bendigo and La Trobe University – thank you. You all need to give yourselves a big pat on the back because you have given our city a dynamic, action packed weekend. There were many visitors to our city so many businesses also benefit. I was exhausted last night after the final session I attended. And what a happy and pumped exhaustion it was, for I listened, discussed and learned much over the weekend. Thanks again to all, and roll on the Bendigo Writers Festival 2020. Margot Spalding, Bendigo

Grants enhance diversity RECENTLY readers were treated to a resentful outburst from Murray McPhie “That’s my money”, Bendigo Weekly, August 2, and this week there was another, “On the money, Weekly, August 9, from Eric Lakey, about the $400,000 of funds given by the state government towards the building of the Bendigo mosque. What exactly is it that these gentlemen have against this funding? Is it simply because they see it as waste of taxpayers’ money, or is there more to their antagonism? Mr McPhie seems to think that his time on a hospital waiting list is somehow connected to the state government grant for the mosque. But perhaps there are Muslims who are on hospital waiting lists too?

If he really is concerned about any shortfalls in hospital funding, perhaps he could examine the complex process of hospital fund allocation agreements between state and federal governments, instead of attempting to lay unwarranted blame on the Muslim community. Mr Lakey is grumbling about money being given to the “supermosque”, whatever that means, while at the same time Christian churches in Bendigo are falling into disrepair for lack of money to restore them. His concern for the welfare of these churches is commendable, but his attempt to blame the Muslim community is, like Mr McPhie’s, unwarranted. Mr Lakey would do well to cast his mind back about nine years, to the time when St Paul’s in Myers Street received state government funding for repairs to the tune of $750,000. Did the Muslim community complain about the unfairness of that funding grant, or did they say that the money should have gone towards the mosque instead of St Paul’s? No. Mr McPhie and Mr Lakey need to realise that members of the Muslim community are also taxpayers. The funding they received from the government was not just a handout that was dropped into their laps at the expense of other deserving causes, any more than was the funding granted to St Paul’s. Both of these grants will do much to enhance Bendigo’s diversity and cultural richness, but only if Bendigo citizens are open enough to embrace the concept. If other projects in Bendigo are in need of government funding it is hardly the fault of the Muslim community – as taxpayers, their money is going towards addressing those needs, just as everyone else’s taxes do. Julie Hopper, Bendigo

Climate control? EX-GREENS Senator Bob Brown might have done Australia a big favour when he objected to a proposed wind farm in his area because it would be a blight on the landscape and a threat to bird-life. A high-profile individual like himself highlighting the concerns long-held by many people might lead to a pause in the roll-out of these monstrous eyesores – or it might not. Some state governments in particular are so ideologically obsessed with the politics of climate change that seeing an end to wind farms might require a miracle of Scott Morrison proportions. It might also require people, par-

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Kenneth Hayne for PM IN true Aussie vernacular, I reckon the only way you can describe Kenneth Hayne is that he is a “cracker”. No nonsense and no BS, straight to the point, and he wasn’t having any of Josh Frydenberg’s antics in front of the cameras during the release of his report into the Banking Royal Commission. And frankly why would he, Josh and his mob voted against this Royal Commission 26 times. Not on your Nellie said the judge, if you want to look stupid that’s up to you, but I’m certainly not. He has now given the present government a good old touch up, saying that in essence, they are not treating the public’s concerns over disability and aged care services seriously with three word slogans or brushed aside with no regard to the seriousness of the problems. Royal commissions were a rare commodity some decades ago, but now there is so much perceived ill treatment of the elderly and disabled, by a government who does not act as

if it is concerned at all. How long is it going to take before the Australian public are convinced that they have at least some empathy for these people, and are not just warming their seat waiting for their inevitable pension to drop into their lap. Because at the moment, it is difficult not to come to the conclusion that trust in government, institutions, and the private sector has been all but destroyed. We are being strung along by a prime minister who either has no idea of the magnitude of the problems facing ordinary people, and the country, or simply doesn’t care. Kenneth Hayne for prime minister anyone? Ken Price, Eaglehawk

Fair funding MR Lakey’s letter, Bendigo Weekly, August 9, is “On the money”. I remember the long pilgrimage by coach from Bendigo in the 1980s to travel 600 kilometres to attend the Latter Day Saints Temple in Sydney. We considered it part of keeping the faith until our tithing was able to build Melbourne’s first temple in 2000. There was no help from taxpayers or the premier under the guise of

a multicultural funding grant because Mormonism was considered a religion invented by white colonialism. Fast forward to the present day we see the premier in a photo, holding an “anchor baby” to secure public opinion for the funding of an Islamic hub (mosque) under the guise of a multicultural funding grant, which is religious discrimination to other faiths. It looks like the premier is throwing the baby out with the baptism water with regards to local Christian churches. Paul Wells, Bendigo

Rubbish ads FOR some time now, we have had an Irishman, (no, I don’t know why either), telling us that our rubbish is, well, rubbish, and we need to do better. Well, I am sorry, but we don’t have any more caviar tins or Dom Perignon bottles about the house. We do our best with what we have. Now all of a sudden, in the wake of the revelation that our carefully washed and sorted waste is all destined for the landfill, Jiminy O’Cricket has suddenly gone very quiet. Funny that. Murray McPhie, Epsom

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BENDIGO’S bus service is a good one, but seemingly very few of us want to use it. Today’s front page article points out that there were approximately 1.6 million passengers ferried on the city’s bus network over the past 12 months, as part of a service that costs the community more than $10 million annually. Data from the Department of Transport shows the overwhelming majority of buses carry less than a third of their capacity, many of them averaging less than 10 passengers per trip. The Weekly is not critical of the state government for funding the service, or of the companies who provide the buses, the drivers and the other infrastructure needed to maintain the Bendigo bus network. Quite the opposite. But for a city that bemoans a lack of car parking in the central business district, perhaps the rest of us need to be reminded that there is an option to driving into town and want-

Editorial Comment ing to find the proverbial car park out the front of wherever it is we want or need to visit. At under $5 a day for an adult return trip, maybe the bus is a better option than some of us have previously considered. Previous studies conducted by the City of Greater Bendigo have highlighted the importance of public transport to meeting the needs of the community and helping manage Bendigo’s growing pains. As tens of millions of dollars are being poured into the development of even more public transport upgrades as part of the Bendigo Metro rail network, more needs to be done to get more Bendigo residents out of their cars and onto buses, trains and bicycles. Bendigo should be grateful for

the bus network that is there to serve us all, and given more than $105 million of taxpayer funds is being used to deliver the Bendigo Transit Service over 10 years, we need to do more to realise a greater return on that expenditure. We have a responsibility to the state government and its investment in Bendigo’s public transport network to ensure the service is effectively promoted and utilised. As it stands today, we are failing to live up our end of the deal. We can all be critical of some aspects of the bus network, such as the location of bus stops along the bustling Mitchell Street corridor, but that shouldn’t deter people from catching a bus we all ultimately pay for. The fact that so many buses ply the streets of Bendigo with so few passengers shows us that something is not working. We owe it to the service, and ultimately to ourselves as taxpayers, to ask why.

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a deluxe swivelling captain’s seat complete with ample for and aft adjustment as well as a handy USB port for mobile device charging. Thirty centimetre solid or pneumatic tyres, shock absorbing front and rear suspension, automatic parking brake and a 10 kilometres per hour maximum speed ensures a comfortable and safe ride every time. An easily accessible charging point makes charging a breeze while the 180-kilogram payload and 45km range ensures your scooter is ready to roll when you are. Good As Gold Carts also service and guarantee what they sell, with a fully equipped workshop and technician on site for all your maintenance and repairs. Phone Phil on 0456 421 455 or visit their website www.goodasgoldcarts.com.au to find out more. Good As Gold Carts, 250 Heinz Street, East Bendigo

• Available with solid or pneumatic tyres • Max load capability in a medium sized scooter • 45 ks range

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Love at first sound It is no surprise that as technology continues to advance, more and more hearing devices are being introduced into the marketplace. With many similar devices to pick from, it can be confusing to decide which is the best solution for your hearing loss situation. The additional challenge is many hearing aids tend to be really good at one thing, missing out on what matters most – delivering clear, rich sound in any listening situation.

Book an appointment for a no-obligation 14-day trial of the new Audéo Marvel with audiologist – Dirk de Moore. “I have been fitting hearing aids for over 34 years and understand what is required to achieve successful outcomes.”

Phonak have focused their efforts on what really matters with their new hearing solution that stands out from the rest. Phonak AudéoTM Marvel hearing aids automatically deliver exceptional sound quality from the first moment you try them. Experience love at first sound, each and every time you wear them. This new generation of Phonak technology optimises sound quality by recognising and automatically adapting to different listening situations. You can also experience better speech understanding and reduced listening effort in noise. In addition, Audéo Marvel hearing aids directly connect to Bluetooth® enabled devices. Unique Phonak technology delivers top rated streamed sound quality to both ears, allowing you to enjoy hands-free phone calls, your favourite songs, podcasts, TV programs, and so much more. Combine excellent sound quality with direct connectivity, powerful rechargeable battery technology and smartphone apps for an all in one hearing solution. Phonak’s multifunctional marvel will help you reconnect with the rich sounds of life – all day, every day.

Independent company EARTRAK surveys all of Bendigo Hearing’s clients after each hearing aid fitting – they are routinely awarded with a 5 star rating. Recent survey results show that over 95% of their clients are ‘highly satisfied’. Bendigo Hearing is also an independent clinic, not commercially linked to any manufacturer. They prioritise high levels of service and ethical practice. They also provide state-of-the-art hearing solutions that are simple and effective.

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RAISING AWARENESS: Housing Justice manager Kirsty Waller and ARC Justice executive officer Hayley Mansfield. O’Rourke said there is a real problem in Greater Bendigo with the amount of people who are sleeping rough. According to ARC Justice Executive officer Hayley Mansfield, one of the causes of this problem is low incomes and housing affordability. “It is so difficult for somebody with irregular hours at work and on minimum wage to be able to afford rent in this market, let alone while on Newstart,” she said.

“We need more affordable housing, and we need more social housing so that people are able to have some stability in where they live.” This opinion was backed up by Ms Chesters, who said we need to have decent accommodation options to support people and stop them falling into homelessness. “It’s a crisis in our country. A car is not a home, while it is for some, it shouldn’t be,” she said.

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LOCAL organisations ARC Justice, Housing Justice and Haven; Home, Safe came together during homelessness week to raise awareness of the hidden homelessness in the community, with an event in Hargreaves Mall. The event, titled A Car is not a Home included a car filled with household items to raise awareness of the issue of people living in cars. A number of homeless people came along for a free barbecue and were happy to find out about local support. Federal MP for Bendigo Lisa Chesters said at the event that we don’t focus enough on hidden homelessness. “The people who are without their own home, who might be living in a car, who might be couch surfing,” she said. This concern is backed up by Census data, showing only five per cent of homeless people in Victoria were rough sleepers. Bendigo mayor Margaret

NIVERSITY of Melbourne Professor Arun Ram is bringing his unique maths and music performance, Maybe I Could be a Mathematician to Bendigo with a free concert during August as a part of National Science Week. The show, will take the audience through Professor Ram’s journey and the impact that both maths and music have had on his life. While growing up in the United States, Professor Ram dreamt of becoming a concert violinist. He tells his story through the evolution of modern music including vinyl, CDs, MP3s and YouTube The tour is a part of the University of Melbourne’s Science Festival program and was made possible by a grant from National Science Week,

TALENTED: Professor Arun Ram. an annual celebration of the many applications of science and technology from everyday uses to extraordinary discoveries. The Maths & Music tour has

been to Wonthaggi, Sydney, Melbourne’s Parliament House and sold-out a show at the Southbank Arts Precinct. Professor Ram is a Professor of Mathematics at the University of Melbourne. He moved from Wisconsin in 2008 to indulge his love of mathematics, beauty, languages, cultures and people. Professor Ram describes this performance work as “finding the music of maths, not the maths of music”. Maths & Music: Maybe I could be a Mathematician, free at 6.30pm Thursday, August 22 at the Discovery Science & Technology Centre. To ensure you don’t miss out, please register at http://go.unimelb. edu.au/49sr. All enquiries can be sent to science-festival@unimelb.edu.au

Melbourne University’s Faculty of Science and National Science Week presents

Maths & Music: Maybe I Could Be a Mathematician?

Thursday 22 August, Discovery Science and Technology Centre

Come along to this free event and hear internationally recognised mathematician Arun Ram discuss his love for two seemingly diverse fields in a uniquely-formatted musical presentation.

Presented by Dr Arun Ram. Register at: go.unimelb.edu.au/49sr

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BENDIGO VISIT: Conrad Sewell. Photo: STEVEN CHEE

ARIA Award-winning singer/ songwriter Conrad Sewell will visit Bendigo on Wednesday. The line-up for his day in our city starts at 91.9 HIT Bendigo where he will be talking and performing for local listeners. HIT announcers Keeshia and Tim will take the popular singer/songwriter on an informal tour of the city, where they will look for a great coffee and take a trip on the Talking Tram. But the highlight of the day for some 1000 students will be when the radio pair take Sewell to Girton Grammar to sing two songs from his latest album, Life and Healing Hands (Sony Music Australia). Sewell will be accompanied by Girton students on keys, strings and vocals. He is best known for his vocals on Kygo’s single Firestone and his number-one single Start Again. Sewell began writing his debut album Life five years ago. But the 31-year-old singer and songwriter from Brisbane became caught up in the standard scenario of many rock performers, drugs and alcohol.

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“This album pretty much sums up my life to date,” he said. “A lot of the album was inspired by my battles with addiction, regrets I have as a result of those battles, and the people I’ve hurt along the way. “These were hard truths that I’ve had to come to terms with. “Although the underlying message in most of the songs is one of redemption and hope that people can change. “I suppose that’s what the

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Hawks win crucial clash EAGLEHAWK sent a reminder to the rest of the Bendigo Football Netball League that they will be a force to reckon with in this year’s final series when they crushed Gisborne at the Gardiner Reserve in last weekend’s senior footy action. The Hawks became just the second side to down the Bulldogs on their home turf, the 13.7 (85) to 5.14 (44) victory coming in some of the most brutal weather conditions endured for many seasons. An impressive last quarter saw the visitors pile on seven goals to Gisborne’s two, and the win should instill great confidence and belief in the Hawks players and their supporters for what lies ahead. In the competition’s other major game, Sandhurst were quick out of the blocks against Golden square in their round 17 encounter played at Fur Life Vet Oval in Wade Street. Sandhurst played their best footy for some time in the crucial fifth versus fourth matchup, and after leading by two goals at half time, the Dragons stretched

their lead to five majors by three quarter time. The final score was 9.11 (65) to 6.9 (45). South Bendigo thrashed Kangaroo Flat by 10 goals at Dower Park’s Bendigo Mazda Oval in one of its best displays of the season. The Bloods led all day to notch a 15.8 (98) to 4.14 (38) victory. Kyneton didn’t have it all their way in the clash with Maryborough at the Kyneton Showgrounds. The Tigers led 45-33 at the main break, but the Magpies refused to buckle, and had their noses in front by a solitary point at the final change. Kyneton saved its best footy for the final stanza, kicking five unanswered goals to just three points to race away to a wellearned 13.13 (91) to 9.9 (63) victory. Strathfieldsaye were never troubled in the game at Camp Reserve against bottom side Castlemaine. The premiership favourites sprinted to a 37.23 (245) to 4.4 (28) win over the

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WINNERS: Both the Hawks and Dragons won last weekend. Magpies, who are yet to win a game this season. Lachlan Sharp boosted his goal tally by 11 in another classy display. Sandhurst will next face the rebounding Gisborne at the QEO tomorrow in another enthralling contest, while South Bendigo

hosts Strathfieldsaye. Round 18 also sees Eaglehawk home to Kyneton, Kangaroo Flat travels to Maryborough and Castlemaine will play Golden Square at Wade Street. Maryborough meets Kangaroo Flat at Barkers Oval in Maryborough’s Princes Park.

KANGAROO Flat lawn bowler Cameron Keenan is one of 10 rising stars of Victorian lawn bowls selected for October’s under-18 Australian championships to be held in Bendigo. Former Australian representative and Bowls Victoria’s Under-18 coach, Matthew Flapper said he was excited to see the next generation go after a national title, although selecting the team wasn’t an easy task. “We’ve had some excellent performances over the past 12 months, and this holds Victoria in good stead for the Nationals and beyond,” said Flapper. “It was an extremely difficult process. The pool of talent we had to select from and then to narrow that down to 10 was challenging due to the depth,” he added. Victoria will head into this year’s National Championship as the defending champions after claiming the Robert Middleton Overall State Champion team trophy in 2018. The Australian Under-18 Championships will be contested from October 1-4 at the Bendigo Bowling Club. The week will see the best under-18 players from each State and Territory go head to head in a five-a-side format that includes Singles, Pairs, Triples and Fours events. In other bowls news, Commonwealth Games gold medallist and reigning Peak Bendigo Sports Star of the year winner Aaron Wilson has been named in a star-studded squad to contest the inaugural World Bowls Challenge at Moama in November. Australia will host the previously-announced ‘Team World’ in the new marquee international event, the World Bowls Challenge.

Signings boost Bendigo Spirit

LADDER LEADER: Falcons won 7-2 against Bendigo East.

Falcons fly to top THE Falcons have secured the top position in baseball’s division 1 competition with a 7-2 victory over Bendigo East on Sunday. Brad Muns was able to retire the first eight East batters before Josh Brown and Brendan Aikman were able to put a run on the board. But a generally calm offence and costly fielding errors removed East as a genuine contender in this match. With the win, the Falcons will return to the grand final series, played over three weeks. Their opponent will be decided in next week’s preliminary final in Strathfieldsaye between Bendigo East and the Dodgers. In Division 2, all games were cancelled due to inclement weather. The Falcons and the Dodgers will playoff for a chance in the grand final series against Bendigo East. – Brendan Aikman

BENDIGO favourite Kara Tessari has re-signed with the Bendigo Spirit for the 2019-20 WNBL season. A familiar face to the Bendigo community, Tessari will be returning to the Spirit for her third consecutive season. In the 2018-19 season, the guard averaged 2.1 points, 0.4 assists and 0.5 rebounds per game. Currently playing for the Kilsyth Cobras in the NBL1, Tessari is averaging 10.3 points, 1.7 rebounds and 3.4 assists, starting all 21 games. She said she is excited to return to Bendigo for the upcoming season. “Bendigo is a really special place with an amazing community of loyal supports,” Tessari said. Head coach Tracy York said she was delighted to have Kara back with the Spirit. “She’s a hard worker, great teammate and we look forward to what she brings to the group,” York said. The has also signed two young guns to development contracts ahead of the upsoming WNBL season. Isabella Stratford is an

impressive guard coming out of the South Australian ranks. Still in the junior pathways, Stratford has represented South Australia in U16s, bottom and top age U18s and has been named an emergency for the U20s side this year. She played a large role for the Southern Tigers in South Australia’s Premier League, averaging 11 points, 4.8 rebounds and 1.7 assists per game. Head coach Tracy York has seen and coached against Stratford this season. “At 17 years old she is an athletic taller guard type who is versatile and with great ability to get to the basket. We look forward to Bella continuing to develop her game and be an important part of our squad.” Kasey Burton, a tall shooting guard from Ballarat, is no stranger to Bendigo and the basketball development pathways that it has in place. Burton represented Victoria Country for U16s, U18s and the Victorian U20s side, and played for the Melbourne Tigers in the NBL1, where she started

FAVOURITE: Kara Tessari will be back this season. all 20 games, averaging 9.8 points, 8.2 rebounds and 2.5 assists per game. The Bendigo Spirit

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CHAMP: Peta Mullens in action. Photo: Courtesy Mountain Bike Australia

Mullens claims title BENDIGO’S Peta Mullens claimed her second Mountain Bike Australia Cyclo-Cross National Championship Elite Women’s title at King Valley last weekend. The former road and mountain bike Australian champion added the crown to the CX National title she last won in 2016 in Adelaide. “I always feel I have some-

thing to prove on a technical course and I haven’t been training lately but I want to come here and represent the sport, represent my team. “I just love women’s cyclocross in Australia.” Mullens was in a two-way battle with 2017 champion Rebecca Locke for the first half of the 45-minute race in the wet and frigid conditions.

“Because it was so heavy in the mud my road legs would come good in the end so just tried to play it cautious in the first half of the course then smash the second half.” Mullens is a prodigious cycling talent who has proven to be a versatile athlete across many cycling disciplines, and last weekend’s national title was raced and won in ex-

tremely difficult and challenging conditions. Mullens rides for the Roxsolt Attaquer team in road cycling, and Focus Attaquer in mountain biking and cyclo cross. In February, she earned yet another Peak Bendigo Sports Star of the Year nomination in recognition of her outstanding list of successes in cycling.

she failed to take a wicket, the English players struggled against the Bendigo quick’s pace and length, and she maintained the pressure on the batsmen that ultimately helped the Australians get on top of their arch rivals. The match ended in a draw, but Australia won the Ashes series in a dominant display. Vlaeminck captured four wickets playing in a warm up match for Australia against the English Academy in Marlborough to earn her spot in the Test side, achieving a childhood dream.

Miners dig deep THE Fighting Miners showed that they will be competitive in their semi-final match against the minor premier Shepparton Bulls when they suffered a narrow defeat to the Bulls in the last round of the home and away series last weekend. Saturday’s match was played in difficult conditions with a strong, cold wind down the paddock. Bendigo had first use of the breeze but did not put it to good use, failing to take advantage of the wind to dominate field position. As a result, Bendigo led by only five points to nil at the break. In the second half, the Bulls’ big forwards took

Tayla’s Sports Star nod AUSTRALIAN Test cricketer Tayla Vlaeminck has earned this month’s Peak Bendigo Sports Star of the Year nomination for her performance in the one-off women’s Ashes test played at Taunton. Vlaeminck is one of the genuine rising stars in women’s cricket with the potential to be one of the most feared bowlers in women’s cricket. Bowling with genuine pace and accuracy, the former Strath Maristians player bowled 11 overs in her maiden test appearance in the baggy green, and while

ATHLETES will contest the Flack Advisory-sponsored Glen Allen Memorial at Woodvale Recreation Reserve this Saturday afternoon. The 15 kilometre classic is one of the most prestigious on the Athletics Bendigo Region crosscountry calendar. Distances for the long-running event have varied between 11km and 25km across many winters, and past venues include Emu Creek, the O’Keefe Trail, and Barnadown. At Woodvale, athletes vying for glory in the Glen Allen Memorial will race three loops of the 5km circuit. The 15km and 5km races start at 2pm and will be followed by 1500m and 800m events. Winners of the open categories in recent years include Bendigo Harriers clubmates Brady Threlfall and Matt Hooke, Alice Wilkinson from Harriers, and Bendigo University’s Sarah Jalim. Many of the athletes who have represented Bendigo Region in this season’s XCR19 series run by Athletics Victoria are tipped to compete at Woodvale. Saturday’s racing is also a point-scoring event for the Keith Macdonald Cross-Country Cup. The day’s racing includes prizes for various age groups. Athletes are urged to be at Woodvale Recreation Reserve on Janaway Road by 1.30pm to register. Meanwhile, inclement weather and a sodden circuit meant last Saturday’s running of the XCR19 leg at Cruden Farm in Langwarrin was cancelled. Bendigo’s teams will now prepare to contest the next leg of the series, the Victorian Half Marathon championships on September 8 at Burnley. Competitors in the 21.1km event will race from Kevin Bartlett Reserve on Yarra Boulevard and along the banks of the Yarra River.

Her selection in the strong 14-women side and her subsequent performances in England capped off an incredible year for the 20-year-old, which included her international debut in South Africa as well as playing a key role in Australia’s ICC T20 World Cup winning team in the West Indies last November. Vlaeminck will play for the Hobart Hurricanes in this summer’s Women’s Big Bash League. SPORTS STAR: Tayla Vlaeminck.

control and overcame the half-time deficit to record a 22-14 victory. The Bulls win cemented their position at the top of the ladder while Bendigo finished in fourth place. This means that Bendigo and Shepparton will meet again in next Saturday’s cut throat semi-final at Riviera Reserve, Eel Race Reserve, Seaford, kicking off at 3pm. After the game, Bendigo coach David McDonald was optimistic about his team’s prospects, praising the forwards’ dominance at the set piece and regretting the number of lost opportunities to score as areas in which the Miners can overcome the Bulls.

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BENDIGO Braves head coach David Hogan has taken his side to Saturday’s inaugural NBL1 championship decider with a sense of belief in his players that continues to earn the popular first-year coach enormous accolades within the Bendigo franchise. Hogan was appointed to the role last September, after a 60 game career in the former SEABL competition that was dogged by a series of concussions that ultimately saw the home grown product announce his premature retirement, before taking on an assistant coaching role to Ben Harvey. Hogan has sought to keep his side focused on what lies ahead and to avoid any changes to the routine of the

GAME PLAN: David Hogan briefs the Braves. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN

past six weeks that has seen the side playing away from their home court, but more importantly, setting up a winning run that has taken them all the way to the champion-

We’ve gotten further than most people expected us to ship decider. “We’ve gotten further than most people expected us to, but had the belief in our own group that we can do it.” A keen student of the game, Hogan expects to face

a very different Nunawading Spectres side to the one that defeated the Braves back in May, when the Spectres were without several big name players. The Braves lost that encounter by 15 points, but outscored Saturday night’s grand final opponents by a goal in the final quarter. The unflappable Hogan has earned the respect and praise of the basketball fraternity for his cool headed nature and calmness, and says this helps avoid making decisions based on emotions. On their way to this weekend’s decider, the Braves have surged from eighth place to eliminate Kilsyth (115-104) and then Frankston (85-67) to earn their spot in the grand final. Poised on the cusp of victory, the Braves have saved their best basketball for when it matters most, and tomorrow night, they’ll be hoping to continue that incredible run by one more season defining victory. The Spectres prevailed over the Ballarat Miners 7568 in somewhat of an upset to advance to the grand final, which will be played tomorrow, Saturday August 17, at the State Basketball Centre in Wantirna South, tip-off at 8pm. LAST STEP: The Braves are heading into the decider with high hopes.