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THE Bendigo Town Hall was a fitting place for yesterday’s thanksgiving service to commemorate former Bendigo mayor, business man and community stalwart, Norm Quin. Mr Quin passed away late last month, aged 85. The town hall was yesterday packed with more than 600 people, spilling out onto the library gardens to pay respect to a man who gave so much to the community he was part of, and to the many organisations he served throughout his rich life. He is best remembered as the owner of the popular Quin’s Bluebird fruit and vegetable store on

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Mitchell Street in the heart of the CBD, a small but thriving business he was a part of for almost 70 years. A tireless champion of Bendigo, Mr Quin was elected to the Bendigo City Council in 1983, and served as mayor during 1985-1986. His passion for the city he loved led him to joining the Bendigo Historical Society and the Bendigo Easter Fair committee, an organisation that later afforded him with a life membership in recognition of his service. Mr Quin was part of the former Bendigo Chamber of Commerce for more than four decades, and he maintained a strong interest in the community and business sec-

tors throughout his life. A love for sport led him to the Bendigo Sportsmen’s Association, an organisation he continued to serve for almost 50 years. His selfless service and contributions were acknowledged with life membership of the Sportsmen’s Association of Australia and induction into the Bendigo Sportsmen’s Hall of Fame. In a statement, City of Greater Bendigo mayor Margaret O’Rourke said Mr Quin was a much-loved and respected community identity. “Norm’s passing is incredibly sad for our city. There will be many residents that remember Norm as mayor of the former City of Ben-

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The Weekly look at the local real estate market

Bendigo on the upside NEW analysis by property market research firm Propertyology has revealed the markets with the best upside potential over the short- to medium-term. The research analysed the fundamentals of property markets across Australia’s 500-plus municipalities and considered leading indicators such as the average time to sell a dwelling, the volume of dwellings sold, vacancy rates, and a number of employment metrics. The analysis found 53 locations on the cusp of stronger market conditions. The analysis found that Bendigo was a standout for its tight vacancy rates, growth in job advertisements, and a reduction in the average number of days for houses to sell from 62 in 2017 to 38 in mid-2019. Propertyology Head of Research Simon Pressley said the lag in property data meant prices had yet to officially firm significantly in many of the locations but positive macro changes meant the signs of improvement were real. “Wangaratta, Shepparton, Bairnsdale, Colac, Benalla, Swan Hill and Latrobe are other Victorian locations displaying some

positive signs, while Mildura ticks many of the right boxes, however, the growth cycles in Geelong and Ballarat are nearly over,” Mr Pressley said. Mr Pressley said a series of policy changes between May and July this year provided some much-needed positive news for Australian property markets and the broader national economy. “More important than negative gearing surviving the Federal Election chop and interest rate cuts by the RBA was APRA’s decision to allow banks to reduce loan assessment rates by circa two percentage points,” he said. “Since 2015, the property sector was whacked with a series of blows that culminated in a spiralling reduction in national transaction volumes and worked directly against the grain of all efforts to improve economic conditions and wage growth.” “In fact, the past 12 months were the worst that Australian real estate has experienced in 30 years.” However, the Propertyology research found many parts of Australia still performed well over the past 12 months. “That’s because local factors have a bigger influence on

GOOD PERFORMER: Bendigo is on the cusp of stronger market conditions. property markets, including local economic conditions, local housing supply volumes, local projects, job creation, local confidence and local affordability,” Mr Pressley said. The star performers over the past year were yet again regional locations, according to the research. “The common denominators among the economic profiles of each of Australia’s strongest property markets right now include regional tourism, agri-

culture, mining and infrastructure investment,” Mr Pressley said. “In a lot of cases, local employment growth is drawing internal migration and placing extra pressure in property prices.” In Victoria, the median house price in Kyabram and Echuca increased by 11 per cent over the past 12 months. Mildura also (seven per cent) has a good outlook, while Bendigo and Ballarat continue to outperform Melbourne.

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BOXING promoter Lynden Hosking was disappointed in the attention the use of ring girls received prior to last Saturday’s Battle of Bendigo at Bendigo Stadium. “We have brought this wonderful event to Bendigo, with millions of dollars invested into the town,” Mr Hosking said. “The focus should have been on the town and the event, not something as trivial as that,” he said. Mr Hosking told the Weekly that he received fantastic support from council in the lead up to the event, in particular the city’s Major Events and Tourism Manager Terry Karamaloudis. “The Bendigo brand, instead of being out there as a great place to visit, what it is now known for is

this, which is the really disappointing thing,” Mr Hosking said. The use of male ‘fight progress managers’ was done to make a point Mr Hosking said. “We weren’t going to let the girls sit there all night. We wanted to highlight the ridiculousness of the situation,” he said. The decision to dress the ring girls in respectful and classy attire was made by Mr Hosking and fellow promoter Dean Lonergan, with the dresses chosen by Mr Hosking’s wife. “The focus should have been on the town and the event, not something as trivial as that. It won’t shape what we are doing moving forward,” Mr Hosking said.

The event was attended by a number of City of Greater Bendigo councillors, but not councillor Yvonne Wrigglesworth, who posted on Facebook on Friday night her sentiments regarding the use of ring

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girls at a council sponsored event. “Really? Ring girls? Standing in front of a council banner? It actually completely unravels everything that we have been working hard to change,” Cr Wrigglesworth’s post read. Referring to the use of ring

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Malcolm Pethybridge was ecstatic with the event’s success and said he hopes to get more events like it in Bendigo. “The whole word was watching. I was proud to be there,” Cr Pethybridge said. On the ring girl controversy, he

said that he was there to watch boxing. Cr Wrigglesworth using Facebook to publish what she described as her own views, is sure to draw the ire of council at large, with Cr Pethybridge steering clear of social media. “I don’t write anything on Facebook. It’s not what we do. I’m here to promote Bendigo. I’m here for the people, not to promote myself,” Cr Pethybridge said. Fellow Whipstick Ward councillor Andrea Metcalf also attended, as the council representative from the Bendigo Stadium Limited board. “I thought the stadium performed extremely well. The event operated smoothly,” Cr Metcalf said. Cr Wrigglesworth did not respond to requests for comment prior to deadline.

Women defend the right THE Battle of Bendigo was fought as ferociously inside the ring as it was outside, with comments from councillors Yvonne Wrigglesworth and Jennifer Alden stirring pre-fight controversy. Three ring girls contracted to work at the event were replaced by male ‘fight progress managers’ after the councillors took exception to the use of ring girls at a council sponsored event.

“Initially I thought it was a joke.” Two of the women working as ring girls at the Battle of Bendigo, Demey Maconachie and Kalista Thomas spoke to the Weekly about their disappointment in their reduced role at the event. Ms Thomas is a Bendigo local and has worked at boxing events for nearly four years. “Initially I thought it was a joke. Then I was shocked, disappointed and really mad,” Ms Thomas said. Having always enjoyed musical theatre and performance, the opportunity to earn supplementary income in a fun and welcoming environment grew Ms Thomas’ passion for boxing. “I’ve always had wonderful experiences. I’ve never in my time, with

RINGLEADERS: Kalista Thomas in Rosalind Park. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN INSET: Tammy Bills and Demey Maconachie at the Bendigo Stadium. Photo: SAA IMAGING the boxers, crowd or team members, been disrespected or treated badly,” she said. Ms Thomas and her colleagues returned to the ring in the latter parts of the event to a rapturous reception after being replaced by males for undercard bouts. Boos rang out from the sellout crowd between rounds, signalling the

crowd’s displeasure in replacing the ring girls. “It was really exciting and was the biggest reaction that I’ve ever had walking into the ring,” she said. Ms Maconachie, a 23-year-old dancer raised in Echuca, said that she has worked at boxing events for five years and never encountered any issues, until this event.

“I thought it was a joke,” Ms Maconachie said when she was told that her role at the Battle of Bendigo was diminished. “We were wearing very nice clothes and were classy. In the past, we have worn less clothes at events, so this response was surprising,” Ms Maconachie said. Both Ms Thomas and Ms Macon-

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SKILLED: Plumber Patrick Keating.

Apprentice brings home bronze BENDIGO TAFE Apprentice of the Year, Patrick Keating is now a WorldSkills International bronze medallist after representing Australia as a Skillaroo in the trade of plumbing and heating. He’s one of 15 young Aussie apprentices and tradespeople who have been in Kazan, Russia, for the past week competing in the 45th WorldSkills International Championships. Bendigo TAFE CEO, Phil Murphy said Patrick has shown immense skill

and dedication in his preparations for Kazan and has been recognised as a world-class plumber. “Patrick also showed us the importance of not just being skills-ready, but trained to be competitionready by having the ability to work under pressure to complete the skills challenge in the time allowed.” Crowds were upwards of 250,000 to watch people from 66 countries compete for gold, silver and bronze medals and the title of world champion in their skill.

A BILINGUAL science fair was held at Catherine McAuley College this week. Nine students from the English Language Assistance Program gave science presentations in English and Karen. ELAP teacher Rod Kerr said usually the students make oral presentations within the class. “But it’s important that the students gain as much experience talking to a variety of audiences,” he said. “Today the students were out of their comfort zone and they really responded to the challenge.” Students started with presentations to friends, family and staff in the ELAP classroom. Live demonstrations of the experiments were very popular. This was followed by in-depth talks, including the scientific method, in both English and Karen. “The highlight of the day was the sheer excitement of the students and the support they gave each other,” Mr Kerr said. “It was good to see their families take such an interest and generate so much science talk in Karen and English.” The program supports students in need of assistance to improve their English language skills and enables them to successfully complete their secondary school studies. While the focus of the program is language skills, these are developed through engagement in a variety of curriculum areas, such as science. MIXED REACTION: Paw Lweh Wah with her experiment mixing coloured oil and water. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN

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Major win for events

THE last weekend of winter produced plenty of major events across Bendigo, with the Battle of Bendigo, Bendigo on the Hop and Bendigo Country Classic all hailed as a success. Council’s manager of Major Events and Tourism Terry Karamaloudis said all three events made a significant impact on the city’s economy. “There was solid demand for accommodation, cafes and

restaurants all traded very well,” Mr Karamaloudis said. “Many new visitors to the city got to see not only the fantastic events that were on, but also just what a beautiful, contemporary city Bendigo is,” he said. The warmer months to come means there is no shortage of events to look forward to across the region. “The next few months will be very busy with an exciting events calendar,” Mr Karama-

loudis said. Some of the headline events to come include the Bendigo Blues and Roots Music festi-

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great achievement. “We have a responsibility to support and influence activation of the stadium and we hope it is the first of many sellouts

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at the venue,” he said. With more than 100 events staged annually across a broad range of portfolios, the door remains open for a repeat of last weekend’s events, in particular more boxing events for the region. “Whether it’s boxing or an arts and cultural event or an event in another sector, all proposals will be considered and we hope to have many more events coming to Bendigo,” Mr Karamaloudis said.

ASIC SUES BANK THE corporate regulator has commenced proceedings in the Federal Court of Australia against Bendigo and Adelaide Bank concerning unfair contract terms in small business contracts. The Australian Securities and Investments Commission has alleged that certain terms used by Bendigo and Adelaide Bank in some contracts with small businesses by the bank’s Rural Bank and Delphi Bank brands are unfair. If the Court agrees with ASIC, the specific terms will be void and unenforceable by the Bendigo and Adelaide Bank in these contracts. ASIC alleges that certain terms used by the bank are unfair, as the terms: • cause a significant imbalance in the parties’ rights and obligations under the contract; • were not reasonably necessary to protect the Bendigo and Adelaide Bank’s legitimate interests; and • would cause detriment to the small businesses if the terms were relied on. Some of the unfair terms pleaded by ASIC include clauses that give lenders, but not borrowers, broad discretion to vary the terms and conditions of the contract without the consent of the small business owner, along with clauses that allow the bank to call a default, even if the small business owner has met all of its financial obligations. ASIC is also seeking a declaration from the Federal Court that the same terms in any other small business contract are also unfair. In a statement, the Bendigo and Adelaide Bank said it was cooperating with ASIC regarding the court proceedings.

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100th Anniversary THIS week marks the 100th anniversary of worldwide Steiner/Waldorf Education with the theme “Learn to change the world (www.waldorf-100.org/en/) The Castlemaine Steiner School & Kindergarten is proud to share this fantastic achievement with our regional community. From the first Waldorf school in Stuttgart in 1919, there are now 1,182 Waldorf and Rudolf Steiner schools in 66 countries and 1,911 Waldorf Kindergartens in more than 69 countries. There are 50 Australian Steiner schools, which are part of this vibrant, innovative and diverse global community. The Castlemaine Steiner School & Kindergarten began with a Kindergarten in 1987 and moved to its current beautiful bushland location in 1996. Classes now run from Kindergarten through to Year 8, with students able to continue into the Year 9 and 10 Steiner Stream at the local Castlemaine Secondary College. Principal Brian Dodd encourages everyone to come visit our school during one of our weekly tours, or join in our upcoming Spring Fair on Sunday November 10th. “Our students enjoy a unique approach to education which has great relevance in today’s fast paced society,” says Brian. Virginia Moller CEO of Steiner Educa-

tion Australia says “Now, more than ever before, Steiner education is recognised as a highly valued approach to develop flexible and agile thinking and an ability to collaborate and thrive in a 21st Century world’. A 2018 national survey of parents showed 87% of parents are satisfied with choosing a Steiner school – one of the highest levels of satisfaction amongst parents in any educational system. Students spoke passionately about being happy and fulfilled and having strong relationships with their teachers and fellow students. The Castlemaine Steiner School & Kindergarten held a hugely successful “Head, Heart & Hands” art exhibition in the Castlemaine Historic Market Building in March 2019, which showcased the creative talents and skills that are fostered through Steiner education from Class 1 to Year 12. This was one of many special events celebrating the 100 years that have been held globally this year. “On behalf of our school and SEA we encourage you to find out more about Steiner Education by visiting our website www.cssk.vic.edu.au or Steiner Education Australia at www.steinereducation.edu.au. You can also follow the latest news and events at the school on social media via Facebook & Instagram.

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Back in time ST Francis of the Fields celebrates its 25th anniversary today, culminating in a cabaret evening tonight. Children were invited to bring along their pets for a blessing in the morning, with a tour of school facilities and presentation of the school’s history part of the festivities.

The evening proceedings are headlined by an entertaining performance by Colin Brady and The Band, with other local entertainment and finger food for $30 per person. A time capsule buried in 1994 will be opened, which is sure to stir plenty

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A $100 million Community Infrastructure Loans Scheme was announced by state treasurer Tim Pallas on Wednesday at Bendigo Airport. The initiative will provide the state’s 79 councils with access to low interest rate loans of between $500,000 and $10m to deliver vital community projects. Mr Pallas said that Victoria was able to leverage its triple-A credit rating to borrow money at cheaper rates than those available commercially. The scheme will use that borrowing power to help councils get access to low interest finance, making significant community infrastructure projects financially feasible. Eligible projects include community centres and hubs, cultural facilities, public libraries, kindergartens and early learning centres. Mayor Margaret O’Rourke said this funding means projects such

LOANS: Treasurer Tim Pallas and minister Adem Somyurek. as the Bendigo Airport terminal upgrade may be one step closer to reality.

“This could be an opportunity for community hubs and library works that would fit this scheme.

“The loan scheme will be open for a short period of time, so we are hoping there will be multiple rounds of this, but we will be prioritising projects for this round,” Cr O’Rourke said. Minister for Local Government Adem Somyurek said the government is helping councils invest in their long-term needs. “Access to low interest loans will save ratepayers money and help councils deliver the community centres, parks, libraries and learning facilities they need.” Shadow treasurer Louise Staley said the government’s last loan scheme for local councils was an absolute disaster. “This latest loan scheme is not what local councils asked for, they wanted access to the state government’s borrowing capacity,” Ms Staley said. “This is just a ploy by Labor to take credit for council projects,” she said.

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STUDENTS from local secondary schools presented their 2030 vision to members to the Greater Bendigo Economic Development Strategy Steering Committee on Monday. Mayor Margaret O’Rourke, as chair of the committee said that students provided an invaluable contribution to the region. “It was an opportunity to hear the views of students

from Year 10 and Year 11 and their vision for Greater Bendigo in 2030,” Cr O’Rourke said. The committee’s “Greater Bendigo – where people thrive” discussion paper focuses on making the city more inclusive and sustainable. The paper is designed to foster discussions that will make jobs more sustainable, and health, wellbeing, education and the environment a priority. “This is a community-led

strategy. The members of the committee recognise the importance of creating a place where people can thrive,” Cr O’Rourke said. The strategy aims to uplift Greater Bendigo’s performance to levels equivalent to state and national averages in the area of per capita gross regional product, Year 12 or equivalent educational attainment and reducing greenhouse gas emissions to deliver a net zone carbon city by 2036 or earlier.

Catherine McAuley College Year 10 student Kate Beekes told the forum that university was not for everyone. “TAFE is a great opportunity that needs to be encouraged. There are not a lot of pathways for young people to find their groove,” Ms Beekes said. It is proposed the discussion paper will help inform the Greater Bendigo Economic Development Strategy, which will be released in 2020, following feedback.

A comic return FOLLOWING sold out shows in 2018, the Bendigo Comedy Festival is back. Running across five days, with three nights at the Shamrock Hotel, the second festival is going to be another huge event packed with big laughs and great fun. The festival will feature performances from some of Australia’s best comedians, including Nazeem Hussain, Nick Capper, Sonia Di Ioria, Ben Lomas, Kirsty Webeck, Winner Best Newcomer 2018 Melbourne International Comedy Festival Danielle Walker, and The Beep Test’s Dave Thornton. Bringing the local flavour will be the contingent of Jim

Hallawell, Cody Jones, Poppa, Cath Styles and the fastrising Ash Greblo. Of course Bendigo is a regional community with a family focus so there will also be a free children’s show, with an improvised adventure hosted by Ben Russell on Saturday, October 12 in the Bendigo library at 2pm. The children’s show was a massive hit in 2018 so book in advance to ensure a cushion. The festival runs from Wednesday, October 9 to Sunday, October 13. From free to $20, events are at the Cambrian Hotel, Shamrock Hotel, and the Bendigo library.

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Choir goes crazy THE theme for this year’s Forever Young Rock Choir is “Crazy” and choir director Laura Dusseljee says it’s a theme everyone in the choir has related to at some stage of their life. “Some of the repertoire has moved us and some has made us laugh. Some of the crazy songs are also love songs, which the singers adore like Crazy by Willie Nelson,” Mrs Dusseljee said. As with other years the choir will be inspired by a professional rock performer. This year the honour goes to Grace Knight. “She has been a joy to work with and her suggestions for her repertoire will be enjoyed by Eurogliders fans,” Mrs Dusseljee said. “Sam Lemann, who is accompanying Grace, is a sought after guitarist and he will be working with our students on the Tuesday before the concert and the students are looking forward to learning from such a professional. “The average age of our choir members is 75 but many of them recall the classic hits from the Eurogliders in the 80s,” Mrs Dusseljee said. Established in 2011, the Forever Young choir gives senior citizens from Bendigo and beyond an opportunity to come together every week to practice in a fun and friendly environment. The annual concert has become a muchloved community event in Bendigo and is the highlight of the year for all who are involved, including the Girton students as well as choir members. The Forever Young Choir will perform at Ulumbarra Theatre, September 17. Start time 7pm, tickets available through Gotix.

FUNDING FOR COMMUNITY SUBMISSIONS are being sought from local community organisations that would like to be considered in the latest allocation of funding from a local company. Eaglehawk United Friendly Societies Dispensary is a not-for-profit, community owned and operated pharmacy. Each year most of their profits are returned to members in the form of discounts on purchases, donations and through sponsorship of community groups. Applications will only be considered that are item or project specific in nature. Further information and application documents are available at – www.eufs.com.au/ our-community Applications close on Sunday, October 6.

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ZONTA Bendigo is organising a trivia night to raise funds for their birthing kit project. As 2020 is the club’s 40th birthday, they have set a cumulative target of 40,000 birthing kits in order to recognise the birthday. In order to meet this target, Zonta needs to raise $5000 over and above their normal fundraising goal. As such, the Bendigo Zonta Club invites members of the public to attend a “Trivia with a twist” night with trivia master Allan Peach on Thursday, September 12 at the Bendigo Pottery function room, 146 Midland Highway, Epsom, 6.30pm for a 7pm start. Put a trivia team together and get your tickets through Eventbrite: tinyurl.com/zcobevents Finger food provided, with drinks at bar prices. $33 per person.

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RACV’s eBike community trials are proving there is a place for battery assisted bicycles in Victoria’s transport network. The third and latest trial involved nine bikes loaned to staff and students from La Trobe University’s Bendigo campus. Each of the participants was asked to keep a journal recording their experiences before, during and after the trial. After just six weeks the participants reported feel-

ing fitter and healthier, and all said the eBikes made them happier. RACV Senior Manager of Transport, Planning and Infrastructure Peter Kartsidimas said the results of the six-week trial were very positive. “A successful transport network needs plenty of options and I believe our eBike trials show there is a place for them in the system,” he said. “We have seen in Bendigo that if there are safe,

well-planned and maintained bike paths, commuters are willing to use eBikes. “As well as the obvious health benefits of cycling, even on a battery assisted bike, it was encouraging to see all participants said the eBikes made them feel happier.” La Trobe’s Head of Campus, Robert Stephenson, said the University was pleased to be involved in the trial. “Many of our staff and

students already ride to the campus on a daily basis,” he said. “We know this because our end-of-trip facilities including bike lockers and showers are well utilised, and our free ‘biker brekkies’ are also well attended. “Hopefully the positive results of this eBike trial will encourage carusers to try a more sustainable mode of transport that also has fitness and health benefits – a win for everyone.”

Added drive for road safety RESIDENTS from Bendigo and the surrounding region shared their ideas and thoughts on how to make local roads safer at a regional road safety forum on Tuesday. It has been a devastating year to date on Victoria’s roads, with 191 deaths, compared with 133 at the same time last year, with the majority of these deaths occurring on regional roads, where 105 people have died. So far this year, 29 people have died on the roads in the Bendigo region. Last year, 27 people died

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EVOCATIVE WORK: Dame Mary Jean Gilmore and Edward Vivian (Vance) Palmer. Cross and Australian soldiers and poets Edward Vivian (Vance) Palmer and Edwin Gerard. While many may not be familiar with Dame Mary’s work, they will be unknowingly familiar with her face, which features on the Australian $10 note along with Banjo Paterson. Dame Mary’s work has been

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Open day for the gliders IF you’ve ever felt like soaring like an eagle over the skies of central Victoria, gliding may be the thing for you. Bendigo Gliding Club will be holding an Open Day on Saturday, October 12, from 11am to 4pm at its airstrip at 127 Borough Road, Raywood. Members of the public are welcome to watch club operations, take an air-experience flight, view static ground displays and to grab a free sausage at the sausage sizzle. Information regarding gliding will be on display and club members will be happy to answer any questions. Entry is free. For more information call 0428 509 461 or visit www.bendigogliding.org.au AIRBORNE: You can experience the thrill of powerless flight.

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Recycling winner AT a time when waste recycling in Victoria is facing significant challenges, a local manufacturer has found an innovative way of recycling polystyrene. Eaglehawk Recycling Shop is a not-for-profit resource recovery company and has been operating at the entrance to the Eaglehawk landfill for the past 26 years. It diverts about 10,000 tonnes of waste material

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IN his editorial comment, the editor wrote about the Aspire project failing to reach fruition at this point. As I read, one sentence hit me squarely. “More recently, the controversy over plans to build Bendigo’s first (first?) mosque on a site in East Bendigo saw ignorance, a lack of understanding and a surplus of intolerance fester to the surface.” I suspect PK’s comment was just expressing frustration at the continuing debate over the project, but, unwittingly, that one sentence sums up the entire situation. Ignorance is described in the dictionary as a “lack of knowledge or information”. That describes a great many people, including myself, in relation to the mosque proposal. At the very start some people perceived that there may have been some errors and inconsistencies in the planning application and the approval process. I am not suggesting there were, but that was the perception. The City of Greater Bendigo, as the body issuing the approval, were asked increasingly firmly, to clarify the issues in question. The council, in return became ever more determined to not address anything to do with it, even going to the highest court in the land to avoid providing knowledge and information, hence relieving the resident’s ignorance of the facts. The City of Greater Bendigo were of course perfectly within their rights to take that course. They have no obligation at all to discuss planning matters with the residents. However, just because you can do something does not always mean that you should do it. Sometimes common sense dictates that doing the right thing, even if you don’t want to, is the better course. We all know the course the council took, the harm it did the city, and the unfortunate legacy. The people have been kept deliberately ignorant. Ignorance breeds mistrust and resentment. Resentment breeds intolerance. Such is the strength of feeling hanging over the mosque proposal. It should never have got so far, it could have been resolved on day one. But it wasn’t. Murray McPhie, Epsom

RECENT media reports indicate the Bendigo GovHub appears to be a “done deal.” Is the council actually going to ask the ratepayers (their employers) any opinions relating to this? The relocation of the customer service centre to the Hopetoun Mill site with “introduced new technology” begs the question is the new technology “self serve” kiosks? With the council evaluating 16 sites to temporarily relocate 200 staff, it indicates there appears to be a lot of available vacant office space in Bendigo. Why do we need a new GovHub? Surely the other tenants planned for the GovHub could utilise some of these 15 sites that were not selected by the council? Also, the Fountain Plaza site selected for the temporary relocation of the 200 council staff could likely be leased for longer, meaning there would be no need to sell the current Lyttleton Terrace land, and the current building could be upgraded, saving a fortune for the government, council and Bendigo ratepayers. Bendigo would then retain the asset. Once it is sold, it is gone. I keep seeing quoted, the “$90 million state government GovHub project?” The government is not providing the $90M. Where is it coming from, and what conditions are attached? Ian Ellis, Ascot

Rates take a bite A LADY approached me knowing I have an interest in council matters. She asked me, why do her City of Greater Bendigo council rates keep going up and devouring more of her limited $20,000 gross income? Her rates in 2018 were $1877 and for 2019 − $2046. An increase of nine per cent. She is paying 10.2 per cent of her meagre income on local council rates. She is not of pensionable age. Contrast that lady with our council directors whose annual average salary package is around $235,000, or the CEO package close to $350,000. For illustrative purposes I have estimated their personal council rates to be in the vicinity of $3900, approximately 1.65 per cent of their incomes. No problem paying their rate bill.

PICK OF THE WEEK: Spring day at Quarry Hill Golf Club. Photo: STEWART DAVEY Now, if the officers were paying 10.2 per cent of their income in rates, as the lady does, it would amount to $23,970 and $37,700 respectively. You and I know that’s unrealistic. My point is made. It is unrealistic and financially devastating for the lady to hand over 10.2 per cent of her income to council. She too could pay 1.65 per cent of her income, $330. Senior officers are well-meaning but live in a cocoon. The plight of the poorer citizens who just want good core services is neglected by them with their big spending ideas. Officers and councillors need to cut out unnecessary projects. While I concede not many people would have an income as low as the lady I spoke to, it does highlight how the rate burden falls heaviest on the less well-off. Which councillors speak up for them? Michael McKenzie, Strathdale

In the words of Russell CATHOLIC Archbishop Comensoli, in continuing to declare that the sanctity of the confessional trumps the mandatory reporting of child sexual assault, and the logic of those among the faithful who are quite at ease with this inclines me to agree whole-heartedly with the great Bertrand Russell:

“I say that that is fiendish cruelty, and nobody whose natural sympathies have not been warped by dogma, or whose moral nature was not absolutely dead to all sense of suffering could maintain that it is right and proper that that state of things should continue”. - Bertrand Russell, Why I Am Not A Christian, 1957. Michelle Goldsmith, Eaglehawk

Absent youth AT the writers festival this year, the world-renowned quantum physicist/cosmologist and extra-terrestrial life guru Professor Paul Davies discussed “What is life?”. He began by speculating whether he was the only person in the auditorium who had begun a computing career using punched cards in a monster machine housed in its own building. However, a forest of raised hands indicated that many in the audience shared this experience. On looking around afterwards, the attendees were mostly of mature age. There did not appear to be any of undergraduate-age, which raises the question of why did university students not take the opportunity to hear this extraordinary, exciting, cutting-edge presentation? Was the event not sufficiently advertised, although La Trobe was a major sponsor? Was the $22 ad-

mission cost too high? Has the excitement gone out of learning? Have our horizons been lowered to aim only for “the good life”? Are our universities in danger of becoming job supermarkets where consumers browse the offerings to select merely what fits a moneymaking agenda? I would be pleased to have these latter fears allayed. Brian Stanmore, Junortoun

Simply connect I USE bus travel all the time and have done for many years. One problem is the majority don’t pay. Bring back inspectors (no pay, no go). At the change of bus routes in 2017 we were told to go to meetings, which people did, only to be greeted by myki people from Melbourne who knew nothing about Bendigo. Buses do not connect, if you go to other areas you have to wait half an hour in Bendigo. People in new areas will not use buses, they all have cars. The shelter at the end of the Mall is useless, as many buses are on the other side of Mitchell Street. The seat there is near the gutter and wet in winter, 40 degrees in summer. The drivers do a great job, it is not easy for them, believe me. Name and address supplied

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Teacher pay plus TEACHING is a most admirable profession, and one we ought to afford more status and respect. Without good teachers, we have only ourselves to blame for the standards our children achieve, and for what they learn. And what they learn is what they will ultimately pass onto the next generations to come as well. We are each of us a product of the confluences of what we have learned throughout our lives, whether that’s before we started school, at school, university college, at work or from one another. Our teachers are in a privileged position to be able to influence our children and their educational development, and accordingly, deserve to be recognised for this. Standards of pay for teachers – at all levels, have been largely inadequate for too long and as a result, the teaching profession has probably not been viewed as the critical and much needed profession it ought to be. None of this is to be critical in

Editorial Comment any way of the teaching industry and those who work within it – in fact, that they have done so for so little thanks warrants our thanks and praise. Any move to lift teaching standards, teachers’ rates of pay and the overall perception of the teaching profession ought to be explored. Paying undergraduates an incentive to study teaching is one component of a multi-pronged strategy aimed at attracting more high achievers into the sector. A Grattan Institute research project into the teaching profession released this week in support of the better pay push, has found that during the past decade, high-achiever enrolments in teaching courses fell by one-third, more than for any other undergraduate field of study. The study also claimed that only

three per cent of young high achievers choose teaching in their undergraduate studies, compared with 19 per cent for science and nine per cent for engineering. In short – we need to make teaching more attractive in order to attract more high quality candidates. The extent to which pay rates can be lifted needs to be balanced against what our economy can afford, but the need for such a review is paramount, and we should not settle for a second best option. And it’s not just a case of finding ways to better remunerate our teachers. We also have the right to expect that they will continue to deliver our children an outstanding education and to continue to develop new ways to engage with students that produce the quality leaders of tomorrow. There’s an old saying that says those who can, do, those who can’t – teach. Perhaps it will one day be updated – those who can, do, because of those who teach.

opinion By NICHOLAS NAKOS Bendigo Weekly Senior Journalist

AS a sports aficionado, having broken the story of Jeff Horn’s Bendigo bout in the June 14 edition of the Weekly, I was excited for last Saturday’s highly anticipated Battle of Bendigo. The shock result in the ring took many by surprise, but the comments from one of our own councillors on the eve of the event threw it into disarray. A city the size of Bendigo securing one of Australian boxing’s most famous names would not have been possible without help from the state government and City of Greater Bendigo. That’s what makes councillor Yvonne Wrigglesworth’s self described Facebook rant on Friday evening perplexing. Cr Wrigglesworth questioned the use of ring girls to promote an event, saying women shouldn’t

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be standing like prizes behind men to make an event glamorous. Event promoters replaced the contracted ring girls with a male ‘fight progress manager’, but reinstated the ring girls after boos rang around Bendigo Stadium during the undercard fights. Cr Wrigglesworth is entitled to her point

larly such a ubiquitous and open media as Twitter, that the distinction between what was said in a private capacity and what was said in a public capacity is very difficult to make,” Judge Harbison said in 2017. This distinction is clear in Cr Wrigglesworth’s case, having explicitly mentioned her role as a

... boos rang around Bendigo Stadium during the undercard fights. of view, but as a City of Greater Bendigo councillor, she is bound by a code of conduct. Precedent was set on how councillors use social media in the case of former councillor Elise Chapman. The Whipstick Ward councillor used her Twitter page to espouse views that were deemed to be unacceptable by a VCAT tribunal in 2017. “When a councillor uses social media, particu-

councillor in the opening paragraph of her diatribe. It is therefore unsurprising that her remarks made headlines locally, nationally and internationally. Cr Wrigglesworth said that as long as women are objectified in events like this, we will never solve the bigger issues. I interviewed two of the ring girls this week, and neither of them ever mentioned being objectified or feeling objectified.

Neither of them had received a phone call from Cr Wrigglesworth either, who did not attend last Saturday’s event. Speaking of objectification, where were Cr Wrigglesworth’s sentiments when an eight-metre Marilyn Monroe statue was erected in Rosalind Park in 2016? The blonde bombshell’s white dress depicted to be flapping in the breeze was hailed a roaring success by council, with tens of thousands of visitors coming to Bendigo to see the masterpiece. Instead of using Facebook to espouse her views, perhaps Cr Wrigglesworth should have broached her concerns at councillor meetings or with event promoters prior to the night before the Battle of Bendigo. Time and place is paramount. The night before the bout and on Facebook were neither the time nor the place.

WELLBEING & PSYCHIC EXPO Sunday Sept 8, 10am - 4pm Lectures & Workshops Psychics Readers Stalls • Practitioners Auras • Books • Natural Products Healers • Crystals • Essential Oils

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44 Thunder Street, North Bendigo Official opening by Liz March CEO of Access Australia Group Commencing at 1pm Deaf acknowledgement by Claire Lewington Activities and market stalls will be held from 10am until 4pm including: - Deaf Chef Ross community workshop - Discussions on fresh food for mental health - Cooking demonstration using fresh produce from PGF - Auslan story time - Face painting - BBQ - Auslan classes - Kid friendly bird box building in Auslan - A variety of Market Stalls To find out more please call PepperGreen Farm on 5445 9888

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Uncivilised Indus VALLEY OF DEATH Scott Mariani Avon $19.99 HIS ex-fiancée’s new husband has been snatched off a footpath while walking to dinner in an upmarket part of Delhi and Ben Hope is now the wife’s strongest – perhaps only – chance of having Amal recovered alive. Will this crisis response and former military commando step up to help? That’s the question faced one otherwise-quiet weekday evening by Ben as he starts to unwind after a typical day at his tactical training base in France. Ben has just finished putting a group of clients through a routine hostage-extraction exercise when an unexpected visitor delivers the shocking news of Amal’s kidnapping and Brooke’s subsequent distress. In fact, the capture of parttime playwright Amal is the second blow to have struck the billionaire Ray family in less than a month; three weeks earlier his younger brother Kabir disappeared, presumed dead, when an archaeology expedition he was leading was ambushed by bandits in the arid Haryana region of northern India. Kabir and two graduate

students were in an area scattered with remnants of one of the world’s great ancient cultures, the Indus Valley Civilisation, apparently carrying out field research. Upon hearing of the attack, London residents Amal and Brooke flew immediately to Delhi to be with Amal’s elderly parents and a third brother, Samarth. Now, with their second son also missing, the remaining Rays will go to any lengths – no expense spared – to ascertain the pair’s whereabouts. Seeing Brooke again in such an unlikely setting is a complication Ben has not anticipated. In order to undertake this life-threatening investigation on twin fronts, is he able to set aside his unresolved feelings for the woman he was once within a few hours of marrying? Ben must come to terms fast not only with his own emotions but with both the seedy slums of Delhi and the largely lawless neighbouring desert mountains. – Rosalea Ryan

VOLUNTEERS: Pat Horan and Colleen Macqueen. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN PAT Horan and Colleen Macqueen are community visitors who volunteer their time ensuring that consumers’ human rights are respected within disability group homes, supported residential facilities and mental health units. The women said they gain great satisfaction from doing their work and responding to the needs of people who sometimes don’t have the capacity to voice any concerns.

“The Community Visitors Program has a critical shortage of volunteers in the Bendigo area,” Acting Public Advocate, John Chesterman, said. Community Visitor volunteers are the eyes and ears of the community and monitor and report on people living or residing in disability group homes, supported residential facilities or mental health units. The volunteers talk

to residents or patients to ensure they are being treated with dignity and respect. They have significant powers of entry and inspection and visit unannounced. Following their visit, they write a brief report detailing any issues of concern, but also any good practices that they have noticed. “Community Visitors are appointed by the Victorian Governor in council making this a highly prominent and

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prestigious volunteer role,” Dr Chesterman said. The time commitment is flexible with volunteers spending on average eight to 10 hours visiting each month. Training and reimbursement of expenses is provided. For more information on the Community Visitors Program, contact the OPA Volunteer Coordinator Di Cahill on 1300 309 337 or email opavolunteers@ justice.vic.gov.au

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VAILABLE seven days a week, 24 hours a day Central Victorian Mobile Cranes are the experienced and trusted team with one of the largest range of cranes for hire throughout central Victoria, supplying the right size crane for all their client’s needs. Central Victorian Mobile Cranes have been locally owned and operated by Andy and Kate Woodhams since 2004, and now employ 15 staff with five to 30 plus years experience, providing a prompt and professional crane service throughout Victoria for any job – big or small. “We pride ourselves on doing the region’s heavy lifting,” Andy said. “We coordinate the right operator and crane to suit the needs of the our clients, providing them with a safe, reliable and affordable lifting solution while providing excellent customer service from start to finish.” Central Victorian Mobile Cranes even provide a free, no obligation quote and site inspection. All their cranes are CraneSafe accredited and comply with all OHS regulations, with Central Victorian Mobile Cranes’ priority always the safety of their operators and clients. “We perform a diverse range of lifts, from lifting a water tank over your house into place to going underground with a Franna crane for local mining companies. “We’re are also experienced in panel erection, steel or shed erection and almost anything related to lifting something heavy,” Andy said. They can also organise transport, with over-sized loads their speciality by providing traffic management, pilot vehicles and even Manitou hire if needed. Central Victorian Mobile Cranes 39 Taylor Street, Epsom Phone 5448 5437

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was to offer a high level of service at a lower cost for all his customers. From all accounts he has easily succeeded, by providing professional, competitively priced vehicle servicing and repairs in as short as possible turn-around time. Jezza prides himself in being the mechanic that ‘gives it to you straight’, explaining any required repairs, advising customers of all their options including any additional costs before starting any further work, eliminating any costly surprises. So for your next service for your car, van, 4WD or commercial vehicle, experience the convenience of Jezza’s Mechanical mobile service. Phone 0404 880 351 or contact Jezza through Facebook messenger to find out more.

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OW, is the ideal time before summer and the heat arrives to contact Southern Cross Blinds in Kangaroo Flat – for a range of competitively priced interior/exterior blinds and 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 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 more than 30 years and there probably isn’t anyone else in Bendigo with

Shane’s experience and know-how to assist with the selection and installation of your blinds or awnings. This means Southern Cross Blinds is a fantastic first port-of-call, even if 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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HADE sails come in all shapes and sizes but quality and longevity is paramount regardless of application – be it for the backyard, pool or playground. That’s where Goodall Design’s expertise in designing and installing quality and long-lasting shade sails makes them the ideal supplier for all your shade sail requirements – big or small. After all Goodall Design has been at the forefront of the shade sail evolution for decades, thanks to Greg Goodall’s expertise as world-class sail maker for off-the-beach sailing craft. In fact chances are you’ve already benefited from a Goodall Design shade structure at the Bendigo Aquatic Centre, the La Trobe University athletics complex, or numerous schools throughout the region where they have professionally designed,

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manufactured and installed more than 500 shade sails throughout Victoria since 1995. All clients have the option of a complete design and installation service, repair and maintenance or supply only service. Commercial clients also receive a complimentary audit and written report on the condition of their structure. “The standout feature of our shade sails is the quality of the materials and the construction,” Greg said, whose sails comprise commercial grade shade cloth and UV stabilised PTFE thread. “This means we can offer industry-best warranty on all our work, be it for domestic, commercial or government projects.” So next time you’re thinking shade, phone Goodall Design on 5443 6910 for a truly professional shade sail design, manufacture or repair service.

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Ps Peter Pritchard

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For Heartbeat Victoria Bendigo Branch. Tuesday 10th September, 2pm $5 entry. Raffle, lucky door prizes & arvo tea. Eaglehawk Citizens Band Hall, Peg Leg Rd, E/hawk

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

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Spring Gully Children Tues 4-5.30pm Phone Cheryle Ludbey: 0429 430 819

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Dinki Di Old Time Ball Saturday 21st September 2019

8pm Start. Real traditional old time music. Delicious Home cooked Supper Eaglehawk Town Hall (Star Cinema) Tickets: Early birds 18 Sept $20.00 or at the door $25.00 Featuring: - Emu Creek Bush Band - The Gay Charmers Mary 5442 1153 or Dianne 0418 172 286

OLIVIA SABADO

SOPHIA SABADO was born at Bendigo Health August 30, 2019 2692 grams Daughter of Olive and Ariel Sabado of Swan Hill. Sister for Sharmaine, Anellie, Sean Gabriel and Olivia.

was born at Bendigo Health August 30, 2019 2790 grams Daughter of Olive and Ariel Sabado of Swan Hill. Sister for Sharmaine, Anellie, Sean Gabriel and Sophia.

MAX KITTRICK KENNEDY

JUDAH AVERY EDWARDS

FLETCHER JOSEPH NALESNYIK

LOUIS DENIS BECK

was born at

St John of God

Bendigo Health

September 2, 2019

September 1, 2019

August 31, 2019

August 30, 2019 3578 grams Son of Kirilee and

3724 grams Son of Angela and Josh Edwards of Junortoun.

3634 grams Son of Alicia and

3688 grams Son of Anna and Matt Beck of Strathfieldsaye.

Nick Kennedy of

Brother for Addison,

Michael Nalesnyik

Brother for Henry,

White Hills.

Parker and Jaxon.

of Woodend.

Grace and Jack.

INDI BRENNAN

COOPER BRYAN ANDERSEN

LILLIANA FOX

LONDON EMMA LOWE

was born at Bendigo Health September 2, 2019 3160 grams

was born at Bendigo Health September 2, 2019

was born at Bendigo Health September 1, 2019 3649 grams

was born at Bendigo Health September 2, 2019 3640 grams

Daughter of Melanie

2399 grams

Daughter of Olivia

and Jarrod Brennan

Son of Ebony Clarke

Fox of Echuca.

Daughter of Jessica

of Flora Hill.

and Corey Andersen

Sister for Iziah, Kiannah

and Rory Lowe

Sister for Mia.

of Spring Gully.

and Joseph.

of North Bendigo.

OLIVERDEAN BALAZS

JIEDAN HOHMANN

LILLY RAINE ALGIE

ELLIOT MILES FIRMAN

was born at

Bendigo Health

September 1, 2019

1821 grams

3522 grams

Son of Isabella Laws-

Son of Heylee Algie

Shanks and Ricky-Dean

and Connor Hohmann

Balazs of Malmsbury.

of Wood Wood.

was born at Bendigo Health August 28, 2019 2838 grams Daughter of Candice McCann and Danny Algie of Hay. Sister for Vanessa Kennedy, Heylee and Jorja.

was born at Bendigo Health September 2, 2019 3637 grams Son of Donna Tandingan and Adam Firman of Maryborough. Brother for Dannah.

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Bendigo Baptist Community Care: thought Life Essentials, 214 Hargreaves St, for Bendigo. Tues and Thurs. 5441 4747. Bendigo Family & Financial Services Inc: Myers Street, Bendigo. Ph: 5441 5277. Mon–Fri, 9am–5pm. Community Foodshare Axedale: Axedale Hall, Axedale. Ph: 0438 997 649. Fridays from 1pm. Community Houses: Long Gully Neighbourhood Cntr: Humboldt Dve. 5442 1165. Wed am (bread only). Food Support 3556, Eaglehawk Community House, 19 Bright St. Ph: 5446 8322. Mon - Fri, 9am-2.30pm. Foodcare 3556: Eaglehawk Uniting Church, cnr Peg Leg Rd/Kirkwood Rd, Tues and Wed 1.30pm–4pm. Ph 0403 698 715. Giving and Living Op Shops: Shed 3, 75 Beischer Street, East Bendigo, Mon-Fri 10am-4pm, Sat 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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Previous, new and novice players are especially welcome for the New Pennant Season commencing week 7th October. Come and Try and practice session 7pm Wed 25 Sep, All Welcome. Email: tabletennisbookings @hotmail.com or Phone Gary:

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QUALIFIED OR EXPERIENCED PAINTER REQUIRED Subcontractor. Immediate Start. Must have ABN, own hand tools, Drivers Licence and own vehicle, White Card preferable. Most of our work is in Bendigo. Happy to negotiate hourly rate for the right person. Darren: 0408 153 734

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WOOD MACHINIST JOINER/CABINETMAKER Send your resume to Tom or Bruce; Post: Guilmartins - 2 Holdsworth Rd, Bendigo Vic 3550 or Email: sales@guilmartinshardware.com.au FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PH 03 5443 5077

EMPLOYMENT

Employment Classifieds

We are seeking a qualified automotive Machinist to join our team working on standard and high performance engines. A qualified Fitter and Turner with Engine experience should also apply as in-house training is available to the successful applicant.

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EMPLOYMENT

Email resumes to: enginedynamics@bigpond.com

FITTER/MACHINIST

or ring Rod at Advanced Engine Dynamics on 5443 3883

Well established Bendigo Hydraulic Company has a Full time position available for an experienced Trades person. Contact sales@cvhydraulics.com.au Ph 5441 8800 8am - 5pm Monday - Friday

NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

P O R T R A I T, B O U D O I R

Eaglehawk UFS Dispensary (EUFS) is a community pharmacy that is run by the community for the benefit of the community. We have been servicing the health and pharmaceutical requirements of our local area since 1916. We are a social enterprise, which means we’re owned by our members and exist to give back to our community.

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In addition to our annual community sponsorships program, we make donations to many local community groups and organisations, and provide generous discounts to each of our members when they shop with us.

Cook Vacancy!

EUFS is seeking suitably experienced individuals to join our Board of Directors. Ideally, candidates will have management and/or Board experience. Relevant skills and expertise in the areas of health or retail services will be regarded favourably, as will those in marketing, communications, stakeholder relations, people management and/or human resources.

CABINET MAKER

An opportunity for an experienced Cabinet Maker in a well-established Joinery business in the Bendigo Region. Hours are Monday to Friday 8am – 4:30pm. Initial 3 month trial. 7R $SSO\ (PDLO \RXU LQWHUHVW DQG TXDOLƓFDWLRQV to WRQ\#NDQJDURRŴDWNLWFKHQV FRP DX

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Kangaroo Flat Primary School Freeman Drive (off Olympic Parade) Kangaroo Flat Phone 0400 149 319 bendigo@apsvic.org.au

GOERS & MAUNDER Public Accountants Registered Tax Agents

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Phone: 5448 3980 Castlemaine: Geo Clarke Place

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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. 10am-2pm 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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4WD exhaust jack, unused $100 Ph 5425 3152 1981/98 Annual stamp album, $300 or best offer Ph 5446 1212 FIREWOOD, BEST WOOD, Redgum $140 Pick Up /Delivery. Ph 0436 113 241 or 5443 8975 AB King Pro Gym Equipment, EC $35 PH 0407 439 716

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CHAINSAW Stihl Farm Boss, fully serviced 49cm Bar $550 Ph 0439 099 848

HAIR dressing equipment, large amount. Best offer. Ph 5443 5530

CHILDS scooter, peppa pig $5 Ph 0437 567 073

Rolls & Little Squares. Delivery available Maiden Gully Ph 0438 373 291

ANTIQUE farm gate 2.9mts x 1.2mtrs $80 Ph 5446 7060

DOC McStuffins clinic set, $25 Ph 0437 567 073

ANTIQUE laundry boiling copper tub. $90 Ph 5446 7060

DOOR strips, heavy duty plastic 1.2M w, 2m drop $50 Ph 0428 231 516.

BALTIC pine dining table with 6 chairs, excellent cond. $495 (negotiable) Pick up only. Ph Terry Watson 0407 351 4450407 351 454

DRY As A Bone, Long Size 7 $20 Ph Chris 0423 354 437

FIREWOOD Quality Dry Grey & Yellow Box Delivered local $150/m Ph 0448 186 691

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BLOCK & tackle rope fitted $80 Ph 5425 3152

BONNET Astra '04 White slight damage $50 Ph 0419 397 283 text only DOUBLE bed lightweight doona & cover EC, $20 Ph 0476 077 570 CAR windscreen sunvisor Playboy brand, new $20 Ph 0422 485 573 CASSETTES (x25) Country & Western, & others in case $30 Ph 5439 5852 CAST Iron Farm Wheel $100 Ph Chris 0423 354 437

Redgum firewood $140p/m Pick Up Plus deliveries Ph 0427 353 939 FOLD Up Camping Table $20 Ph Chris 0423 354 437

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HOMYPEDS Spirit, new in box Sz 7, Silv/grey $50 Ph 5447 0240 HONDA Generator, paid $2000 sell $1600 only used once. Ph Chris 0423 354 437 HOOVER Ultra Lite 18V Battery Vacuum EC $25 Ph 0407 439 716 HORSE lunging roller or breaking in roller $40 Ph 5446 7060

LADIES Pierre Cardin L/S T Shirts x 2 Sz M in pkt $5 ea Ph 0476 077 570 TAPESTRY cushions (2) & table runner, new, $30 lot Ph 0476 077 570 LOUNGE Suite, 2 Chairs, Floral Pattern, Linen Fabric, lounge converts to sofa bed, EC $550 ono Ph 0407 585 807 MAZDA 323 Sedan, 1998 Auto, A/C, Runs well, ideal 1st car, RWC, Rego PHN164 $3500 Ph 0403 346 331

FOLDING Bike, Crane, new, not yet assembled $80 Ph 0419 346 126 FREE Queen bed base, mattress, & bedhead. VGC Ph 0412 439 213

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MEN'S Valet Chair, Brass, bone vinyl seat $10 Ph 0466 269 948

BIRD Cage on Wheels, 1mt W x 60cm D x 130cm H, EC $180 Ph 0409 136 349

MOBILITY scooter Shoprider 4 wheels, with Sun canopy, wind/rain sheild, also folding loading ramp $1500 Phone 0437 436 921

OFFICE Chair, 5 legged, Never Used $60 Ph 0403 214 643

WEIGHT loss step up machine $30 Ph 0403 214 643

PINE shelves, 2.2M x .3M x 22mm 4 for $25 Ph 5446 1310

PLAY equipment, plastic, slide etc. $5 Ph 0437 567 073

PLYWOOD 1.1M x 1.7M x 17mm, 3 sheets for $20 Ph 5446 1310

RUBBER mats 2 x 45cm x 3M $20 for both Ph 0422 485 573

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SOFA Bed Double, Apricot cream floral, VGC $80 Ph 0488 015 714

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EPSOM FRUIT WORKS HOME DELIVERY AVAILABLE

FREE Recliners (x2) Brown, ideal for shed, etc Phone: 0428 395 584

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BAR freezer white 92L Kogan, as new cond. $100 Ph 0400 882 021

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sheep, horse, cow, mixed, from $5 bag. Brown Street, Cal Gully Ph 0403 346 331

DESK old school, GC, Could do with a paint. $35 Ph 0478 608 092

BLIND Night & Day, 1813w x 2000drop NEW $99 Ph 0400 711 457

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seedlings. strong, healthy, ready to plant. many varieties 76 Gill Ave E'hawk. 0427 023 112

AIR Compressor, Repco 12V, $60 Ph 5443 2993

BEDROOM Suite QS, Apollo 4 Piece, W/wash Wooden, w/ T/boy As New Bought $2599 Sell $950 ONO Ph 0431 731 450

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FOR SALE SOUND System JVC, Echo Blaster, CD, Radio $70 Ph 0411 522 679 STEEL Frame For Annexe, Folding 3 x 3mt $40 Ph 0409 974 492.

STYRENE BOXES Ph 0408 373 598

SURF Rod $40 Ph Chris 0423 354 437 SUSPENSION File Folders for Filing cabinet x 43 $40 Ph 5443 4974 SWIMMING Pool INTEX complete with pump, motor, and pool cover $150 Ph 0422 485 573 TABLE Lamp Large with shade, White & gold $15 Ph 0466 269 948 WILLOW Tea Set Brown for 6, $20 Ph 0466 269 948

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CARAVANS & TRAILERS

OLD woodworking carpenters tools, planes and books etc for collector/user Ph 0418 510 727.

CRUSADER Monach 1999 17ft poptop, twin beds, cover, new oven, mirrors $10,000 neg. Ph 0439 099 848

WE buy deceased estates, Shed clean outs, downsizing or moving, any thing old. Box lots or the whole lot. Cash paid on

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m/c numbers are also still legally required on all dog and cat for sale adverts

CONCEPT CARAVAN 2006, Ens, TV, Air Con, Grey water & Batt sys. Immac cond. R46 338. $28,750 Ph: 5449 6178

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VACUUM Cleaner, Electrolux, GC $50 Ph 0411 522 679

PETS

WEIGHT loss board, $60 Ph 0403 214 643

CAT

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TRAILER, Tandem 10 x 6, Tows really well, New wheels w/ lock nuts, 8ply tyres & toolbox $2000 Ph 5435 2129

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OLD bottles with town names or company names, Soda Syphons, Ginger beers, Marble, Milk bottles Etc. Single items or boxed lots. Cash Paid. Ph 0452 264 661

CHICKENS Isa brown or Hyline, 17 weeks old, Vacc & wormed, $20ea Ph 0400 258 679

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

HORSE Float, double, tows well, $3700 ONO Ph 0403 346 331

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2008 Holden Rodeo LXRA Auto, 238,000k, 6cyl 3.6ltre petrol, RWC, dual cab, trade rack, air con, rego Jan 2020 (YDK621) $7,400 Ph 0438 006 606.

BMW 2004 E46 320i, great first car, 196,000k, RWC, Reg Dec (SYX662) $5,500ono Ph 0411 522 679

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Win for Zerafa

LIGHTNING STRIKES TWICE NORTHWEST Country Lightning’s two women’s teams have progressed to the second week of the finals after last weekend’s results. The Victoria League 1 team finished the regular season in second spot, so earned a valuable double chance, which they will be thankful for after a 5-2 loss against Melbourne University. The side remains confident they can progress in the coming weeks, with gutsy tackles and commitment to team play results in an improvement on previous matches against University. The reserve side played against Monash University and snared a thrilling win. With the scores tied at 1-1 after regulation, the first round of one-on-one shoot outs couldn’t split the teams, but Lightning held their nerve to win a sudden death shoot out. The teams travel to Monash University on Saturday to play Mornington in the semi finals, with a chance to play in the grand final if they’re successful.

CHASING THE TOP SPOT CONTACT: Zerafa lands a right on Horn. Photo: SAA IMAGING

By NICHOLAS NAKOS

JEFF Horn was sluggish by his own admission in a ninth round stoppage defeat by Michael Zerafa in the Battle of Bendigo. Moving up to the middleweight division didn’t do Horn any favours as he was trailing on all three judge’s cards prior to Kiwi referee Ferlin Marsh stopping the fight. Horn’s planned lucrative December 23 WBA regular middleweight bout against champion Ryota Murata in Japan looks to

be off the table after this shock result. Zerafa knocked Horn down twice and looked the fitter man from the outset. “We had a game plan going into this fight. We stuck to it, stayed composed and it worked,” Zerafa said. Using his height and reach to his advantage, Zerafa outpointed his older opponent in front of a sellout crowd at Bendigo Stadium. Horn’s promoter Dean Lonergan, while disappointed with

the result, acknowledged a well staged event. “We wanted to build a relationship with the Bendigo City Council, Visit Victoria and Jeff Horn’s brand down here, which we’ve done,” Lonergan said. The next step for the 31-yearold Horn remains unknown, as he accepted that he doesn’t want to be on the receiving end of such a hammering again. “I had no answers to him on the night. Simple stuff that I was getting wrong out there,” Horn said.

“Straight away I felt like I couldn’t get my shots off. I had a bad fight, it wasn’t my night, but that’s boxing,” he said. Promising Sydney product Brock Jarvis battled through the toughest contest of his career when he scored a points victory over Ernesto Saulong. The main support to the undercard, Jarvis is now 17-0 professionally. There was no such luck for Bendigo’s two local fighters, with Lorrinda Web and Damien Lock both suffering defeats.

Veteran rower heads to world masters VETERAN Bendigo rower Denis Nihill will test himself against the world’s best at next month’s FISA 2019 World Rowing Masters Regatta at Lake Velence, Hungary. The international regatta attracts many former world and Olympic title holders competing in age brackets from Under 30s to 85-plus. Aged 78, Nihill will compete in four race categories – including coxed eights, coxed quad sculls and coxless fours for crews whose average age is 75 years or more. Races are conducted over a 1000 metre course. Nihill has gained selection in composite

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FLACK Advisory Bendigo Region will strive to regain top spot on the men’s division two ladder in this Sunday’s Burnley Half Marathon. Bendigo trails APS United by a point going into the second-last of the 10-leg Athletics Victoria XCR19 action. Only the top team in the division will be promoted to premier for next year’s cross country and road racing action. A 21.1 kilometre duel along the banks of the Yarra River starts at Kevin Bartlett Reserve on Yarra Boulevard. Key runners for Bendigo in division two men will be Andy Buchanan, the national 10km cross country champion in 2017 and 2018, and runner-up for the title just a couple of weeks ago. Also racing for Bendigo at open level are Ben Stolz, Jayson Carter, Luke Millard, Stephen Van Rees, and new recruit, Guy Walters. Buchanan leads champion athlete for open class in XCR19 on 38 points from Box Hill’s Harry Summers on 28. The country athlete championship is led by University’s Andy Buchanan and Bendigo Harriers’ Brady Threlfall on 33 and 23 points. Athletes in Bendigo’s line-up to race in the 50-plus division are Anne Buckley, Jill Wilkie and David Lonsdale. Harrison Boyd from Bendigo Harriers and Phoebe Lonsdale from University will contest the 5km race on Sunday. First wave, or early starters for the half marathon on Sunday is at 7.30am, followed by the main field for open and masters at 8am. A 5km road race for under-14, 16, 18, 20 boys and girls starts at 8am.

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Hawks bid to upset Storm By PETER KENNEDY

EAGLEHAWK will put its premiership defence credentials on the line tomorrow when it takes on flag favourites Strathfieldsaye for the first spot in the 2019 Bendigo Football Netball League senior footy grand final. The Hawks are the only side to defeat the rampaging flag favourites this season, having won a tense round 10 Canterbury Park encounter by three goals. In its last five matches of the home and away season, Strathfieldsaye won each game by an average of more than 171 points, with its defence conceding just five goals a game on average, but Eaglehawk will offer the Storm’s greatest challenge since their June encounter. Eaglehawk defeated Gisborne in the qualifying final played under the QEO lights last weekend. The Bulldogs got the better start and led by two goals at half time. Eaglehawk found their mojo in the third quarter to race to a two goal lead of its own at three quarter time and then drew away from the Bulldogs to record a well-earned 13.11 (89) to 7.9 (51) victory. Sandhurst’s season ended when arch rivals Golden Square ground out a tough win in another outstanding game of football in Sunday’s elimination final. Despite the Dragons recording two wins during the regular season, the experienced Golden Square side found a way to reverse the tables to outlast their opponents and finish with a 11.11 (77) to 10.2 (62) victory. In netball action, Kangaroo Flat defeated Gisborne in the A-grade qualifying final, 5035. Gisborne won both matches against the

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Roos during the regular season, but on Saturday night it was Kangaroo Flat who emerged triumphant. Gisborne now plays Eaglehawk in Sunday’s first semi-final, after the Borough won 45-33 over South Bendigo in last weekend’s elimination final. This weekend’s football action sees the Storm in action in all four grades of Saturday’s football. Saturday Day, (Preliminary Final) September 7 Football • U/16 – 11.45am – Strathfieldsaye v Sandhurst • U/18 – 1.50pm – Strathfieldsaye v Sandhurst • Reserves – 3.55pm – Strathfieldsaye v Eaglehawk • Seniors – 6.00pm – Strathfieldsaye v Eaglehawk Netball • B Reserve – 1.00pm – Eaglehawk v Strathfieldsaye • B Grade – 2.20pm – Sandhurst v Kangaroo Flat • U/17 – 3.40pm – Gisborne v Sandhurst • A Reserve – 5.00pm – Sandhurst v Gisborne • A Grade – 6.20pm – Sandhurst v Kangaroo Flat

ON A HIGH: Eaglehawk proved too strong for Gisborne.

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