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Dale Pearce Bendigo Senior Secondary College principal Most school principals toe the government line, but not this one. In a year when public education was under threat, Dale shone out, putting Bendigo first.

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Lisa Chesters

Bernie Harrower

Regina Clark

Craig Niemann

Karen Quinlan

Member for Bendigo

Bendigo Spirit coach

Bendigo GP

In 2013, Lisa Chesters became the first female Member for Bendigo. The election campaign, fought over the entire year, saw the city set itself up for future prosperity.

Tears flowed on March 10 when Bernie, and daughter Kristi, held the WNBL championship trophy above their heads. What’s more, the city’s first national sporting championship was won at the Bendigo Stadium.

Regina stepped in where others feared in 2013, advocating strongly for the return of abortion services to Bendigo. She led the community push that saw the service returned after a two-year absence and a lot of powerful and heated opposition.

Greater Bendigo council chief executive officer

Bendigo Art Gallery director

In 2012, Craig Niemann faced a volatile new council, whose first order of business was to undertake an independent review into the way council was run. The report showed things were going swimmingly, and criticised those who criticised council.

Karen’s hard work and determination in 2013 has seen a number of exclusive exhibitions held or announced, and one of the most important renovations in the gallery’s history almost completed.

As another year ticks by, we salute helping the community grow and those Bendigonians who have made setting the groundwork for another a big difference in 2013. strong year. Our top six have had stellar years, STORY Pages 2 and 3.

BENDIGO FIRST: Bendigo was the big winner in an election campaign that saw Lisa Chesters triumph. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN

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As another year clicks by, we salute those Bendigonians who have made a big difference in 2013. Our top six have had stellar years, helping the community grow and setting the groundwork for another strong year.

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Ending the nightmare IN late 2012, the Bendigo Weekly revealed Bendigo Health’s abortion clinic had been unavailable for almost a year because no local doctor would take it on. As the only clinic in town, vulnerable women were being forced to travel to Melbourne for treatment, something at last one patient called “an emotional nightmare�. Bendigo Health was the only major public hospital in Victoria not to offer a counselling and abortion service, a gap described by executive director of Surgical Services Glenis Beaumont as a “deficit�. In early 2013, a consultant who had agreed to staff the clinic lasted only half a day in the role, forced out by anti-abortion campaigners. That resulted in REGINA CLARKE taking a stand, leading the campaign to reopen the clinic, and taking on a very powerful lobby group.

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Regina Clarke, Bendigo GP Photos: ANDREW PERRYMAN

The well-known doctor called on Bendigo Health to ask local GPs to staff the clinic, something she said she herself would be prepared to do. “A Choices Clinic which can provide terminations is a service that is needed by the young women of this city,� she said. “I see many young women who have unplanned pregnancies. “Unfortunately they don’t have the financial or emotional resources to go to Melbourne and seek out help down there. “We see the distressing impact of the lack of a Choices Clinic and yet we are not involved in any of the discussions to re-open one here in Bendigo.� In June, Bendigo Health responded, opening dialogue with local medical professionals to help solve the impasse. In August, the clinic reopened, almost two years after it closed.

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THE preselection of LISA CHESTERS as the Labor candidate for the federal seat of Bendigo took most locals by surprise. Pundits were backing local solicitor Greg Westbrook to get the nod, but the backing of retiring member Steve Gibbons saw Lisa get over the line. It wouldn’t be the first time Lisa surprised Bendigo over the next year. In February, Lisa took on the hottest topic in the election – asylum seekers. She told the Bendigo Weekly she disagreed with Labor’s off-shore processing policy, calling for all asylum seekers to be processed on-shore.

Despite strong attacks from senior Liberals, and some local criticism, Lisa stuck to her guns, taking her views to the election. Despite a strong swing against her, Lisa became Bendigo’s first female Member for Bendigo, an achievement in itself. Her strong advocacy for climate change, asylum seekers and education funding have cemented these issues as important ones for locals. The strong election campaign between her and the Liberals’ Greg Bickley thrust Bendigo onto the national stage yet again, and resulted in a number of promises that will see the city prosper well into the future.

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ON October 13, 2012, Bendigo Spirit coach BERNIE HARROWER and basketball legend daughter Kristi were driving home from their team’s round two 70-58 victory over the Dandenong Rangers. On the phone to his wife, Janice, Bernie told her the Spirit would make the grand final. It was a bold claim, and one that caused Kristi to tell her dad to “pull his head in�. Five months later, on March 10, 2013, the pair was sharing more than a car ride, they were sharing the weight of the WNBL Championship trophy. Written off most of the year, despite finishing top, the Spirit had delivered Bendigo

its first national sporting title. To top it off, the semi and grand finals were played at home, with almost 3000 locals squeezing into the Bendigo Stadium. Bendigo is a basketballmad city, so the euphoria of the win was felt for the rest of the year. When the 201314 season tipped off in October, Bernie had managed to strengthen the team even more. Today, they sit three games clear at the top of the WNBL, with four players in Opals contention, and a couple more on the cusp. Favourites to deliver backto-back titles, 2013 looks like a legacy year for Bernie and, because of him, Bendigo basketball.

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SIX of the BEST Education in a much stronger position

Dale Pearce, Bendigo Senior Secondary College principal

DALE PEARCE is not your average school principal. It could easily be argued that running Australia’s largest senior secondary college is a big enough job in itself, but not for Dale. His passion for his students and education shone out in 2013. As well as producing students who recorded the city’s top two ATAR scores, the school has excelled in many sport, community and leadership areas. However, it is outside the classroom that makes Dale stand out. His advocacy for the establishment of the Ulumbarra Theatre resulted in construction of the $26

million project beginning in 2013, with an opening date in 2015. During the 2013 election campaign, education was a major issue. He campaigned strongly for the Labor Party’s Gonski reforms, often criticising the State Government’s stance on the plan. When the Liberal Party won federally and Education Minister Christopher Pyne started back-tracking on funding promises, Dale came into his own. Using his active twitter account and blog, he wasn’t backwards in coming forwards. “I’d always thought Christopher Pyne arrogant but a good politician.

Seems I was only partly right,” one tweet said. Another referred to Mr Pyne’s “smugness”, and another attacked the Liberal and National parties. “At least LNP is consistent across portfolios. Dogma is de rigeur and knowledge is ignored”. He was also critical of schools who market themselves using VCE results. “VCE results belong to the students, NOT the school and should not be appropriated for advertising purposes,” he tweeted. All in all, Dale’s actions in 2013 have left Bendigo, and education in general, in a much stronger position.

Building on a string of successes AFTER attracting 300,00 people to the gallery last year, one could be forgiven for thinking KAREN QUINLAN would take things quietly. Not so. Karen’s hard work and determination in 2013 has seen a number of exclusive exhibitions held or announced, and one of the most important renovations in the gallery’s history almost completed. Shadowlife and Modern Love, both BAG exclusive exhibitions, began their run in 2013. Two major exhibitions were also secured in 2013.

About 100 works from the Royal Academy of Arts in London will be exhibited exclusively in the gallery from March this year, showcasing the works of JMW Turner, Thomas Gainsborough, John Constable, John Singer Sargent, Henry Fuseli, John Everett Millais , John William Waterhouse and Sir Joshua Reynolds. Last year also saw another coup announced, with The Body Beautiful in Ancient Greece to tour exclusively from the British Museum this year. The exhibition will give audiences the rare opportunity

to see more than 100 historical works including the impressive Discobolus; an iconic marble statue of a discus thrower from the second century AD. With all this going on, Karen’s stewardship of the expansion has also been impressive. The redevelopment will include a stunning park gallery, a multi-purpose pavilion, a new loading dock and a large underground storage area. Although it was initially scheduled to be completed last month, it should be ready to go early this year.

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Clean bill of health earned

Craig Niemann, Greater Bendigo council chief executive officer

WHEN the Greater Bendigo council election results finally became known on the evening of October 28, 2012, chief executive officer CRAIG NIEMANN must have raised an eyebrow or two. The majority of those elected had campaigned for an independent review of the way council was run, and some had campaigned strongly for cuts in the art and culture sectors, as well as staffing numbers. Ten months,$250,000 and a lot of detailed analysis later, the review revealed things were pretty good. It showed council was not overstaffed, labour costs were in line with other councils and revenue was less per capita than others. The report also criticised the behaviour of some of the councillors

who pushed for the review, as well as the constant carping and criticism of a “vocal minority”. In the end, the report gave council a pretty clean bill of health and ended, to an extent, any legitimacy of those criticising the way council was run and the amount of rates it charged. Last year was also a strong one for council as a whole. With the co-leadership for most of the year of former mayor Lisa Ruffell, Craig steered council and the city into a strong position in 2013. Poignantly, 2013 will be remembered as the year of growth for the city’s cultural assets, with work on the $9 million redevelopment of the library, the new $26m theatre and the $8.4m art gallery expansion starting.

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community celebrates with bamboo and rope KAREN people will continue their New Year’s celebrations tomorrow. Traditional bamboo and rope dancing will kick off the festivities while the morning comes alive with colour and music. The Karen community will also share cultural stories to welcome in 2014. Karen community leader Moonie Ashin said the Bendigo community is invited to join Saturday’s festivities. “People can come and experience our culture and join together to learn about the Karen community,” he said. Greater Bendigo mayor Barry Lyons and Bendigo Police have been invited to attend the event. Karen people arrived in Bendigo after living in refugee camps in Burma and Thailand. Major sponsor Bendigo Community Services will provide a guest speaker to encourage the Karen people to participate in the local community. The celebrations run from 10am to 12.30pm at the St Andrew’s Uniting Church on 26 Myers Street.

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PARK HORROR: Emergency workers at the scene of the incident which killed a girl and seriously injured her mother. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN

Appeal launched GREATER Bendigo council has reassured locals the city’s parks and gardens are safe after a four year old girl was killed by a falling tree branch in Rosalind Park on Monday. Patiya May and her mother, Kristy Thomson, were both struck by the tree as they walked through the park at 5.15pm. Kristy suffered spinal and head injuries. Council cut down the remainder of the grey box eucalypt near the poppet head on Tuesday morning, concerned the branch loss would make it unstable. Council acting chief executive officer Stan Liacos said the tree was inspected on September 19, and it showed no outward signs of “concern”. “We regularly monitor all trees in all our prominent parks,” he said. “People should be assured our parks are clean, safe and in impeccable condition.” After a number of unwanted approaches by the media, the family have asked for privacy. Locals have taken to facebook and twitter to express their grief and horror at the accident, and council cancelled New Year’s Eve

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fireworks out of respect. A bank account will be set up in the coming days to gather money for Patiya’s funeral and Kristy’s ongoing medical costs. Family member Luke Owens said it was a sad and tragic accident. “As soon as I heard I wanted to do something to help out,” he said. “We need to do whatever we

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can to help the family, as there are quite a few expenses to cover.” Bendigo Police Acting Inspector Paul Gardiner said there were other children in the park at the time of the incident. “A number of our members who attended the scene… have young children,” he said. “It does pull at everyone’s heartstrings, and so it should. “This is a very sad loss for our

community and for the families involved. “These are a particularly sad set of circumstances.” Police and emergency services who attended the scene are being offered counselling. Mr Liacos said police had contacted the family on council’s behalf to convey their condolences. “This is a very close community, this is a regional environment,” he said. “In a place like Bendigo, that family will be known by many people.”

award for journalism La Trobe University student Daniel Quinlan’s depiction of those who live and work in a Thai rubbish dump has been recognised at the Ossie Journalism Awards. Mr Quinlan received a highly commended in the Best Photojournalism category for his photographic essay A Load of Rubbish, which captured daily life in a rubbish dump in Mae Sot, a Western Thailand town near the border with Burma. The Ossie Awards are an annual event organised by the Journalism Education Association of Australia and are judged by prominent journalists and editors.

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Time for lift off

PLAY TIME: The Bendigo Botanic Gardens has even more to offer.

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HOT STUFF: James Pemberton runs a science class at the Bendigo Discovery Centre. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN THE Discovery Science and Technology Centre has promised an out-of-this-world experience these school holidays. The team is all set to present explosive new science and planetarium shows, launch rockets and create flying machines to test in wind tunnels. You need to get in early to save your seat at Discovery Mission Control, for the The Lift off! Science Show. “Superheroes, helicopters and rockets; we’ll have it all,” said Discovery Centre manager David Holmes said.

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“How hard can it be? After all, it’s not rocket science, right?” The Lift off! Science Show is included within Discovery general admission and will be taking place at noon and 2pm daily. Visitors can also pull up a bean bag in the Bendigo Planetarium and celebrate the wonders of space travel during the new show, What goes up must come down! If you’ve never experienced a space shuttle launch, seen the International Space Station and the space shuttle Endeav-

our orbit the Earth together, or witnessed a Space Shuttle landing, then this show should definitely be on your must see list. The show will be taking place at 11.30am, 12.30pm and 1.30pm daily and is included within Discovery general admission. “We will also have daily water rocket launches and visitors can build their own flying machines and test them in our wind tunnels,” Mr Holmes said. For more information about Discovery’s school holiday program please visit www.discovery. asn.au or phone 5444 4400.

THERE is something exciting in the Bendigo Botanic Gardens. An enchanting new play space is inspired by 19th century gardens and Lewis Carroll’s popular children’s book Alice in Wonderland and is open now. Council Engineering and Public Space manager Brett Martini said the play space is a fantastic addition to Bendigo’s oldest public gardens.

“The new play space features a series of garden rooms enclosed by hedges and encourages children to explore and play imaginatively,” he said. “In the Secret Garden, children will discover treasures such as the hidden mirror and special child-size mushroom table and chairs. “On the Alice in Wonderland-inspired roly-poly lawn children can play croquet

or simply enjoy rolling around on the grassy slopes.” Mr Martini said children can also climb to the top of the fort and look over the gardens and pretend to be the king or queen in the oversize throne chair. The official launch of the play space will be held in February and local children will be invited to attend a special Alice in Wonderlandthemed picnic.

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Fortuna on the register EARLY DAYS: Owner Paul banks has pushed ahead with the job of restoring Fortuna Villa. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN

Villa a work in progress The facelift of Fortuna Villa has begun. Owner Paul Banks said the conservatory, turret and veranda have been restored. “The villa has begun to receive a long awaited paint job and in conjunction with Haymes Paint, Provincial Constructions and Rapid Powder Coating the works are full steam ahead with the building being brought back to life in its original heritage colours,” he said. “We will be opening a café and shop also conducting tours first up; followed by a wedding venue in a year with long term intention of boutique hotel accom-

modation, works have begun in every way possible the guidelines are simple and we follow them. “We have revealed the conservatory now that we have 24hour, live-in maintenance and security. Restoration to the famous leadlight turret is complete and the remaining front repairs will take place in the new year. “We are also near completion of the Pompeii fountain and should have it fully sealed and all systems go before the end of the year”. In other Fortuna news, Greater Bendigo council has received two objections to the planing scheme amendment of the villa, one from

nearby residents and another from a member of the Friends of Fortuna Villa group. Mr Banks said the nearby residents wanted clarification on a few issues which will be resolved. “I think the information evening was useful, but some residents just needed clarification and explanation in writing,” he said. “Overall to only receive two submissions reassures me l am doing the right thing towards the villa and the people of Bendigo. “It’s always a shame to get any negative response, but I am avoiding a panel meeting which could see the villa come to a standstill

for up to two years, so it’s in my best interest to satisfy the two submissions. “The requests and concerns should be easily identified with further correspondence and if they did appear in front of panel they would most likely be overlooked, because we have completed everything within the guidelines. “The economics from my end of proceeding to a panel would be extreme and I would prefer that money be spent on the villa restoration”. If the public submissions are cleared, Fortuna will go to the February council meeting, ready for public access in 2014.

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PLANS for Bendigo’s largest ever residential subdivision have taken another step. A State Government Independent Panel has approved the rezoning of the 183-hectare Forest Park Estate, at 244 Edwards Road, with minor changes. Under the plan, up to 1400 houses will be built on the site. The plan will now go back to the Greater Bendigo council for approval, before going to Planning Minister Matthew Guy for final approval. Council is expecting to vote on the plan early this year. Council approved the rezoning push in October, but the plans now have to go through a formal planning process. The development includes “medium density” and “compact” and features a series of walking and bike paths. It also abuts bushland and council has identified any potential fire risk as an important part of the approval process. Birchgrove Property is behind

Bendigo’s Fortuna Villa has been added to the Victorian Heritage Register. Fortuna is one of the largest private houses built in Victoria. Heritage Council of Victoria chairman Daryl Jackson said Fortuna’s grandeur reflected the strength of the gold rush. “Fortuna is an outstanding demonstration of the wealth and prosperity of Bendigo and Victoria during the Goldrush period,” he said. “Fortuna has a number of features which are rare in Victoria. It was rare for such a lavish house to be built so close to the industrial works that were source of the wealth that created it. “The survival of a 19th century villa estate, with a grand house surrounded by its original garden, is also unusual in an urban setting.” Fortuna was sold last year but its prominence and display of wealth highlight the importance of the Victorian Goldrush period. The Victorian Heritage Register is the official listing of about 2300 significant places and objects.

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“Up until completion in 2030, assessors have projected a $800 million injection into Bendigo’s Gross Regional Product as a direct result of Forest Park,” he said. “In terms of economic stimulus Forest Park’s flow-on effect will complement Bendigo’s new hospital development – as both projects significantly enhance the long-term economic prospects of our community. “Our proposal adopts a very transparent and thorough process. Community input is vital in order for the proposal to respond effectively to local needs.”

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TENS of thousands of books, DVDs and equipment will be transferred to the new generation Bendigo library in Hargreaves Street in preparation for its opening later this month. Library services in central Bendigo will be unavailable until the doors of the redeveloped facility are opened to the public on January 28. Library items are not due back until January 28 and a book chute will be available at 202 Hargreaves Street throughout the closure period. Kangaroo Flat library will be open every day except public holidays.

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Council Organisation Support director Marg Allan said she was looking forward to the new-generation library opening, saying it will be a fantastic facility for the whole community. “Alongside the contemporary and efficient library facilities with up-to-date technology, there is a range of community spaces for gatherings and events,” she said. “There will be a good opportunity to see what these spaces can offer when we hold a community celebration to officially mark the opening of the new generation Bendigo Library on February 8, from 10am to 2pm.” COMING ALONG: The library opening is planned for January 28.

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BETTER OUTLOOK: Dr Tracie Gleisner and Oswald Errington.

New clinic the main aim CANCER patients will benefit from more timely treatment as Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre and Bendigo Health hope to build a new clinic. Patients suffering lung and oesophageal cancer have been able to access faster access to critical care reducing the wait between diagnosis and treatment. Bendigo Health and Peter Mac are considering the replication of the pilot multi-disciplinary model to establish a breast cancer centre in Bendigo. Peter Mac radiation oncologist Dr Tracie Gleisner said the pilot project gave people greater access to expert advice. “When radiation on-

cology, cancer medicine and cancer surgery work in isolation, patients can have appointments staggered across three different clinics, which can take up to six weeks to get through,” she said. “Whereas patients we see in the new multidisciplinary clinic can be receiving treatment within a week and a half of consultation.” Oswald Errington, 85, had a persistent cough that wouldn’t pass in March last year. “I didn’t think too much of it because working in drainage construction I’ve always had a cough,” he said. “But after my GP recommended an x-ray, which

was followed by a CT scan, dark spots on my upper left lung showed I had cancer.” Mr Errington felt assured about his treatment after speaking with the medical professionals at the clinic in Bendigo. “On paper, surgery seemed the way to go, but given my age, we agreed radiation was a better step to take,” he said. Dr Gleisner is pushing for the clinic, hoping for development early this year. “I have a dream that the multi-disciplinary clinic will expand and we will acquire a respiratory physician, specialist nurse and allied health professionals,” she said.

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picked up by two of friends and brought to a property in Norman Road,� Sen Sgt Iddles said. Sen Sgt Iddles said he spent “some time� at the property with the two friends on Christmas Day. The Kerang man left the home in his vehicle about 5pm and has not been seen since.

rian Forensic Institute for further examination. Sen Sgt Iddles is appealing for witnesses to come forward. “No one reported the fire which is a little odd,� he said. “Our appeal is for anyone who came along this road and may have seen Bill’s car.... or if you saw

Our appeal is for anyone who came along this road and may have seen Bill’s car.... A Goornong police officer found the vehicle after a “routine check� was ordered in the area. Sen Sgt Iddles said the vehicle had been pushed backed from the road about two metres, by a fourwheel drive. The Victoria Police homicide squad established a crime scene around the area with forensic testing being conducted on the vehicle. The unidentified human remains will be taken to the Victo-

the fire,â€? he said. “So if you were in this area, for whatever area and you moved the vehicle, please come forward. We just need to establish who moved the vehicle.â€? Mr Stevenson’s family and friends have been notified of his disappearance. Anyone with information should contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or www.crimestoppers.com.au. Photos and video at www.bendigoweekly.com.au

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HUMAN remains were found in the boot of a burnt out car in Wellsford on Wednesday night. A missing 47 year-old Kerang man is believed to be dead after police found his car burnt out. Police found William Stevenson’s 1996 green Mitsubishi Magna sedan on the side of Norman Road about 5.30pm on Wednesday. Two people are in custody helping police with their inquiries. Homicide Squad Detective Denior Sergeant Ron Iddles said Mr Stevenson’s Hazeldene’s boss reported him missing on December 27. “He became concerned when he did not turn up for work on Boxing Day or the following day,� he said. Mr Stevenson last spoke to his family in New Zealand on Christmas Eve. “He left work Christmas Day around 11 o’clock and he was later

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White Hills heritage should be saved I have just read your article titled “’Too good to be demolished� and felt there was a need to correct a number of points in the article. Firstly the question of demolition is not being considered. What is before council is a proposed amendment to the planning scheme to apply a heritage overlay to the area. Such an overlay will not prevent the owners from applying for a permit to do anything in the future, including demolishing the building or sub-dividing. Amendment C203 does not propose any interior controls on the property and the owners will be free to modify the dwelling’s interior layout as they see fit. There are many examples of homes in Bendigo that are covered by heritage overlays where the property has been extended to provide additional space and approval for subdivision of the site has been granted. Inclusion within a heritage overlay will also allow the owner to apply for a heritage restoration loan from the Greater Bendigo council, an avenue of assistance generally denied to places not within an overlay. We need to keep things in perspective and factual. The adoption of planning amendment C203 will not take away any of the owners’ right to apply, through

the appropriate channels, to demolish, alter or subdivide their property. Nor will it prevent an owner, current or future, from the pleasure of restoring and living in a potentially beautiful home. The National Trust of Australia (Victoria) fully supports the council in the endorsement of Amendment C203. Dr Gary Hill, President, National Trust of Australia (Victoria) Bendigo Branch

Eftpos pushes a fundraiser I am writing to thank all Australians who pressed CHQ or SAV at the checkout in the lead up to Christmas to support the eftpos Giveback campaign. You have helped us to successfully achieve our target to donate $2 million to Diabetes Australia and Cancer Council, as well as an additional $40,000 to Camp Quality. The Giveback campaign is now in its third year, continuing a tradition of giving at Christmas. Since the campaign launched we have been able to give back more than $4 million to a selection of worthy Australian charities. Diabetes Australia will use the donation to develop a digital platform and mobile application that will assist more than a million Australians with the manage-

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A crumb of friand Friday morning December 20 – Pedro & Pedro’s cappuccino, an orange and almond friand with fresh doublecream and a robust edition of the Bendigo Weekly spread wide on a scrubbed wooden table.

Apart from catching up on local news I was looking forward to reading detailed letters filled with fact-based rebuttals of the points I’d raised in my letter “Climate catastrophe luvvies in a tizz� published in the previous week’s paper. I’d touched on October bushfires in NSW, the absurd Labor/Greens border protection policies, and an inferno which swept across Victoria 1939 . But alas nothing, unless Mr Ramsay’s petty words “Peter Wiseman not so wise� were meant to be a rebuttal. If so he needs to concentrate harder – maybe making a list of talking points and dealing with them one-by-

one might help him develop some coherent thoughts. Amusingly Mr Ramsey’s blisteringly original play on words and my surname had Pedro’s staff exchanging concerned glances as they mistook my derisive laughter at his high-wit for a choking fit brought on by a crumb of friand travelling down the wrong pipe. Hopefully next week someone will demonstrate a bit of intellectual rigour and add some more adult points to the debate in place of the infantile commentary of the 20th – then we will all become better informed. Peter Wiseman, Mandurang

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Building foundations eas that are important for Bendigo. Strong education, political, health, culture, sport and community leaders are important to us all. This year there is a clear pattern among the six, a quality of leadership Bendigo needs more of. Each of them are, in their own way, renegades. Bernie Harrower and Karen Quinlan are proof local leaders should not be restricted by geography or opportunity. Bernie has taken an underfunded, country Victorian basketball team and turned it into a national sporting force. Last season’s WNBL title was proof that being based in Bendigo doesn’t mean you can’t take on the rest of the country, and win. Karen is also in this mould. She has brought the world to Bendigo in the past few years, with blockbuster exhibitions. In 2013, as well as overseeing another strong year, she has masterminded the expansion of the gallery

to the point where it will soon be a world-class venue. Education and health are areas where innovation is always welcome, and Dale Pearce and Regina Clark know this. They are quick to promote the latest ideas, and often buck tradition. Regina has done this in the past with drug addicts, and her work in calling for the reopening of Bendigo’s abortion clinic was just as strong, and as important. Dale is also always willing to buck or criticise the trend, if it means doing what is best for his students or education in general. Lisa Chesters and Craig Niemann are two of our most important community and political leaders. Lisa’s admonition of her own party’s asylum-seeker policy saw her win a lot of friends, and votes, in Bendigo. Craig’s steady leadership and constant refusal to bend with political whims or pressure has seen the city benefit nationally.

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FOR the second year in a row, the Weekly has named the six people we consider who have made the biggest impact on Bendigo. The only real criteria is that their work during the year has made Bendigo a better place, and given the city a boost to allow it to grow. We feel these six people – Dale Pearce, Lisa Chesters, Bernie Harrower, Regina Clark, Craig Niemann and Karen Quinlan – not only contributed significantly to the city in 2013, but laid a foundation for 2014 to be built on. There is no doubt there are others who have done their bit to make Bendigo’s case, or worked tirelessly for their community. They will be recognised in other ways. However, as far as the city itself goes, we believe these were our Six of the Best for 2013. While we didn’t set out to ensure an even gender spread, it has happened again this year. Our top six have excelled in ar-

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Spare a thought for them all By MARIKA MCMAHON

THE great gift of social media is that celebrations and achievements can be instantly shared. The flipside is that the most intimate of moments can quickly become not only news but also something that seems incredibly personal to each of us. This hit our city of Bendigo hard when our newsfeed instantly filled when the unthinkable happened right in the middle of our town. In our beautiful Rosalind Park a life was lost, another physically injured and those who know them will never be the same again. It’s a park loved by all of us, many memories within it. Remembering struggling in the annual St Mary’s cross country run. A euphoric walk back through it in the 80s after having seen Charles and Di. Kids learning to scoot and ride. Many hours pounding the pavements in the hope of trimming down. This week another layer was added to its history. Nothing more horrific can be imagined than the death of a child. While

local social media filled with an outpouring of heartfelt sympathy for this little princess and her family, each expression of sorrow can also be a stab to the heart. For most there is a big sense of “thank God it’s not us”. For some of us though, it’s another reminder of the pain that will never go away, the trauma of a child that died too early. Somewhere, today there is a fam-

and her family. Don’t just think of all of us who have experienced that loss. All over Bendigo there are emergency service staff who will forever remember those moments in Rosi Park. A very experienced ambo once told me how he could still picture the face of every child he had ever treated who died. I think regularly about the ambos and police who came to our home the

A life was lost, another physically injured and those who know them will never be the same ily that is numb, a child gone and a mother fighting her own battles. All who know them will have begun the battle of trying to deal with the “what ifs”. The “if onlys”. While the photos and videos we saw may have made vivid what happened so close to home in our park, for many they will have raised far too many memories of the time the flashing lights turned up for their child and despite super-human efforts could not save them. But don’t just think of this child

night Thommy died (and we share a silent nod when we bump into each other in coffee queues). I worry about the impact on all who treated her. We spare a thought for all impacted by Monday’s events and for all who know sadness. Yet again, the streets of heaven are too crowded with angels. Marika McMahon is a Bendigo lawyer and mother of three. Her youngest child, Thomasina, died in 2012, aged seven months.

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WHAT’S WHAT’S ON ON IN IN JANUARY JANUARY Music in the Park every Friday evening Friday 3rd, 7–9pm Rosalind Park, Pall Mall, Bendigo Dukesy & the Hazzards + PL Williamson (Presented by the Bendigo Blues and Roots Festival) Friday 10th, 7–9pm Rosalind Park, Pall Mall, Bendigo Cabaret/Circus/Folk-Pop Wunderkinds The Tiger y p & Me + vintage vocal quartet The Nymphs pm Friday 17th, 7–9pm B Bendigo Botanic Gardens, Mi Midland Hwy, White Hills: Jazz in the Park with Shirazz Jazz B tional dixieBand – traditional land, ho hot jazz of the 20s & 30s

Friday 24th, 7–9pm Rosalind Park, Pall Mall, Bendigo Start your long weekend with the cruisy sounds of Luke Legs & the Midnight Specials + Aaron Wales Friday 31st, 7–9pm Rosalind Park, Pall Mall, Bendigo Irish troubadour Andy Irvine + The Simpson Three (Presented by The Bendigo Folk Club) For fu full program visit Bendigo Visitor Centre, 51 – 67 Pall Mall, or call 5434 6060. www.bendigosummerintheparks.com www.

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ITH some cracking weather this summer, hopefully you are getting to hit the beach or river for some time away. There’s some local food produce you need to make sure you pack for the trip away, whether that is to show off Central Victoria to friends and family or to make sure you don’t miss home too much. We’ve been lucky enough to sneak in some time at the beach already so my list has been finely tuned, although it is aimed at comfortable holidaying. Friends are threatening to get me camping this summer to demonstrate what they promise is gourmet camping food, so if I survive without electric toothbrush and hair straightener I may have more ideas to share later. So what are the must take locals for holidaying where there are innerspring mattresses?

You already know from my Christmas columns what a great fan I am of a leg of ham. A leg of ham is not just for Christmas but is also a great addition to a holiday fridge. Rather than battling the queues at an over-priced holiday destination supermarket, you’ll have a supply of sandwich fillings for that post morning swim. Another few locals that should make it into the boot are the Lets Get Saucy caramelised onions and beetroot relish available from Bendigo Wholefoods. Great to add to a roll for lunch or they can turn a sausage barbie easily into something special. It might be stretching the “local� definition but another item I would have as a must pack is some Murray River Salt Flakes, stocked at all of our great foodie shops. That little bit of old salt in a

Q. What is Burrata? A. Burrata which means buttered

in Italian is a rich, creamy and soft fresh cheese from southern Italy. Cows milk mozzarella is stretched to make a small pouch which is then filled with rich cream and put into a brine. The balls then set just enough that when cut will fantastically ooze. This rich almost buttery like fresh cheese is great this time of year with a tomato salad or slices of peach and parma ham.

Q. What are some tips to make a great risotto? A. I love making and eating ri-

rental house just doesn’t add the zing to meals while away. I’m a big fan of making sure you can throw together a platter of yumminess to have with predinner drinks on holidays. A great local addition to that are the scrummy Axedale olives you can pick up at Edwards Greengrocers. With a few varieties of marinated flavours they are great to nibble on – and not too bad for

the New Year’s healthy eating resolutions. The final thing to pack: make sure on the way out of town you call in to see Corey and the team at Brewhouse, grab your takeaways for the first part of the trip and a bag of beans. It will make time away a little bit easier because there’s nothing like a holiday to remind you how blessed we are for coffee in Bendigo.

Christmas fare’s repeat performance Transform leftover turkey and ham into a delicious holiday dish Ingredients: 30g unsalted butter Âź cup plain flour 1 cup chicken stock Âź cup dry white wine ½ cup thickened cream 2 cups chopped cooked turkey ½ cup (90g) chopped leg ham 10g dried porcini mushrooms soaked in boiling water for 10 minutes, chopped 2 tbs chopped flat-leaf parsley 2 tbs chopped chives 2 spring onions, finely chopped 375g block frozen puff pastry, thawed 1 egg yolk, beaten Cranberry sauce, to serve

Method: Preheat the oven to 180°C. Line a baking tray with baking paper. Melt butter in a saucepan over low heat. Add flour and cook, stirring constantly, for one minute or until mixture bubbles. Add chicken stock and wine, cook for a further two to three minutes, whisking to remove any lumps. Add the thickened cream and cook for a further minute or until the mixture boils and thickens. Season to taste, then stir in the turkey, ham, chopped porcini, parsley, chives and spring onion. Remove from the heat and allow to cool completely. Meanwhile, roll out the pastry on a lightly floured surface to form a 30cm x 33cm rectangle. Cut in half lengthways to give two 15cm-wide pieces. Place one pastry sheet on the lined baking tray and spread with the cooled turkey mixture, leaving a 2cm border.

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sotto. It is one of the most simple things to cook but can easily go wrong. Use good ingredients – so a good flavorsome stock and good rice, I use the Ferron brand and their Vialone Nano rice, this can be found at good food stores. Time yourself – once you have sautÊed your diced vegetables and toasted the rice and are ready to add your liquids it should always take about 17 minutes to then cook. Resting – I always finish the risotto by stirring in a knob of butter and olive oil while its off the heat, then I always let it rest for a minute or two before serving. Serve on a warm plate and eat from the outside in.

Q. What are some different ways to cook oysters? A. Apart from the typical

Fold remaining sheet of pastry in half lengthways and use a sharp knife to make cuts in the folded side, about 1cm apart and leaving a 2cm border on the unfolded side. Carefully open the pastry back out and place over the filling, pressing the edges to seal. Trim the edges if necessary, then brush all over with the beaten egg. Bake the pie for 25-30 minutes until puffed and golden. Slice the pie and serve with cranberry sauce. - Recipe by Valli Little

Kilpatrick oyster there are lots of other great ways of serving cooked oysters. Make a zesty breadcrumb mix with fresh crumbs, grated horseradish, lemon zest and chopped chives, generously sprinkle this over the oysters and bake until golden brown. You can poach the actual oyster quickly in champagne then put back in the shell and cover with hollandaise sauce. Or simply beer batter and fry then serve with tartar and lemon.

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Dear Dotty Thanks goodness Christmas is over. I must have eaten four kilograms of chocolate. I wouldn’t mind, but I don’t even like chocolate. Hector, Castlemaine

The brave few who returned after Christmas were not prepared for calamity

Dear Hector I am terribly concerned for you. How can you not like chocolate. It is life itself and can brighten any day. I have it with morning coffee and afternoon tea. There is nothing finer than a square or two before bed. Dear Dotty Why does everyone make such a fuss about the new year. I think it’s much the same as any other day. Elaine, Kangaroo Flat

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HIS is a first-world problem I admit. A few of us staggered in on Monday after the Christmas break and calamity ruled. The coffee pod machine was still broken and there was only old milk in the fridge. What’s more the handy bakery out front was still closed so the brave few faced a day of having to head further afield for their coffee fix. Cycling Sabrina was seen prising open a pod of coffee eager to drag out the contents within. Such desperation was showing on her face, her caffeine need was obviously great. The foil lid collapsed under her concerted attack, and soon her grimace was replaced with a smile with the promise of coffee. By 9am there were a few anxious staffers strutting around. A colleague asked politely if I would do a coffee run, handing me a $5 note. Not a problem.

I had to buy milk while I was out, it was quite an outing. Only a few caught on to the fact I was heading out, and I went to a drive-through on Napier Street with a limited order. This was a whole new experience for me, but I think I passed it off without much trouble. Of course, driving back to work was fraught, the coffee toppled over on one of my turns, the carry tray failed miserably, and I was forced to stop and mop. No doubt by the end of a hot day the car will smell like a

coffee bar using off milk. Not that I know of one in Bendigo (Best say that, don’t want to offend). Perhaps I should step in here and mention I didn’t buy a coffee for myself, I had just had a cup of tea. This of course highlights the kind of guy I am. Selflessly heading out for the sustenance of others. As I handed back change my colleague queried his cash. “I gave you a $10,� he said with practised ease. He is one of those cycling types too, where every ride is followed by a coffee. Almost

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an addict, so he no doubt stings all of his fellow riders in a similar way. Or maybe just the non-cyclists. The contents of my wallet showed him to be wrong, but how do you argue? I had no real proof and I guess it was only $5, so he’s welcome to it, just like me shouting him a coffee really which I have no objection to. The lengths these addicts will go to to get their fix is disturbing though, so please Mr coffee machine fixer, hurry... It’s starting to impact on the workplace. twitter: @stevekendall1

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Dear Elaine Life is what you make it I find. If you treat it like any other day, then it will be. Why not ice up the champagne, find a new man and party until dawn. That way you’ll make the most of the night. On the other hand be a misery and stay at home. Dear Dotty I have recently come into a considerable sum of money and would like a holiday. What do you suggest? Alan, address withheld Dear Alan I note you have hidden your address. Very sensible indeed. As for the holiday, I can’t look beyond Bears La-

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goon for the perfect break. Why not buy a holiday home there as money is no object for you? Cruises seem to be the rage but I always fear being trapped with a ship full of people I don’t like and having no escape apart from over the side. That’s not going to happen in Bears Lagoon. Dear Dotty I married a very passionate man. At one time it was great, but now we are in our seventies I am finding it all a bit much. Do you have any suggestions to cool his ardour? Blanche, Bendigo Dear Blanche There are many who would love to be in your situation, but I imagine a similar number who feel for you. I assume you have tried the headache excuse? Men work very differently from us women, and sometimes a sharp punch in the solar plexus is all they will understand.

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ESSICA Mauboy is set to embark on her first Australian National headline tour. To The End Of The Earth includes Bendigo Stadium on January 22. With two million sales in Australia thanks to 14 consecutive chart smash singles, three hit albums and numerous awards including an ACCTA Award for Best Supporting Actress, for her role in the smash Aussie film The Sapphires, Mauboy is taking to the road in what will essentially be her Greatest Hits tour. Jessica will perform a body of work that will include her latest Gold certified single To The End Of The Earth, the current Pop A Bottle (Fill Me Up) and double platinum singles

Burn, Running Back, Inescapable and many more. Nathaniel will be support, his live debut. “I’m so happy to finally have my single out there and to have this great opportunity to perform it live in front of thousands of people,” he said. “ I can‘t wait to travel around and meet all my amazing fans. Jess is an inspiration to me and an incredible artist and I’m so happy to be a part of her tour.” Jessica Mauboy and Nathaniel play the Bendigo Stadium on Wednesday, January 22. The Bendigo Weekly will have two double passes to give away to the event. Keep an eye on b.entertained for details.

T’S time to kick back, relax and soak up the sounds of the City of Greater Bendigo Summer in the Parks Music in the Parks series. January is music month and Rosalind Park and the Bendigo Botanic Gardens in White Hills will come alive with the sound of a variety of musical styles including Blues, Dixieland Jazz, Folk/Pop and a special visit from Celtic Troubadour Andy Irvine on tour from his homeland of Ireland. Music in the Parks starts on Friday January 3, with a special evening programmed by the organisers of the Bendigo Blues and Roots Festival. Festival favourites Dukesy and The Hazzards and PL Williamson will open the popular series, which takes place from 7pm-9pm each Friday evening in January. The Summer in the Parks program continues until the end of February with outdoor cinema evenings, singing in the park, special walking tours, park play activities and Australia Day celebrations. These are also great events to bring your visiting

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friends and relatives to over the summer months. Events are a mix of free and low cost entertainment and members of the community are encouraged to pack a picnic, a chair or rug and enjoy the wonderful entertainment on offer. For further information visit www.bendigosummerintheparks. com or pick up a program from the Bendigo Visitor Centre, 51-67 Pall Mall, open 9am-5pm.

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unicipal representatives in the form of councillors dominated the Welcome Committee for the officers and sailors of the Great White Fleet. Ambrose Dunstan is another person who served on this committee in 1908. There was considerable excitement generated by the news that some of fleet’s representatives were to visit a few selected country areas which included Bendigo. Mr Dunstan could almost be regarded as the royalty of Long Gully, then one of the most important mining areas of the Bendigo goldfield. The Dunstan family was very large even by Victorian standards. This family was Cornish through and through. His father was also called Ambrose and his mother was Elizabeth, nee Dabb, our subject had been born at Collingwood in 1855. The family moved to Bendigo in 1870. Young Mr Dunstan began work in a provisional merchant’s store, he was quick to learn and had a talent for sales along with excellent customer relations he worked his way up until he became a joint owner of the business. On the death of the senior partner, Mr Dunstan bought the deceased’s share of the business and from then on he could develop the enterprise entirely to his own ideas. The business prospered, the list of the tradable lines was impressive, groceries, hay and corn, dairy produce, china, glass-

ware, earthenware, footwear, oil, varnish, paint, kerosene to name just some. He also began investing in other enterprises and businesses, including some of the gold mines. As the prosperity of his business interests grew he was then in a financial position to devote himself to a large number of organisations which benefited the community. Apart from being elected to the Bendigo City Council, he was on the board of the Bendigo Hospital, becoming treasurer upon the retirement of SH McGowan. He served actively on the Country Hospital Association, on the board of management of the Benevolent Asylum (Anne Caudle Centre). Mr Dunstan was a Justice of the Peace and regularly sat in court, also he became an assistant coroner. He served on the committee of the Bendigo Agricultural Society, being vice president for many years. As a member of the Zenith Masonic Lodge, he rose to the rank of grand master and served in that capacity in 1904. Another of his involvements was in the Australian Natives Association (ANA) being president in 1891-1892 and additionally was a director of the Sandhurst Trustees. The list of his involvements would be far from complete without mentioning his support for the Long Gully Fire Brigade, also the Hopetoun Band and the

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a man of the people: Ambrose Dunstan in his mayoral robes.

Bendigo Art Gallery Committee. Most importantly, Mr Dunstan was able to relate to all sections of the community no matter how humble an individual’s circumstances, this being one of his most endearing attributes. In 1883 at Collingwood he married 20-year-old Ellen Roberts, she had been born in Bendigo. The Dunstan couple were to have five children, who went on to do well in various professional capacities. During 1904-05 Mr Dunstan was mayor and again in 1918-19,

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he and his wife Ellen set a high standard of service to the community as mayor and mayoress respectively. Ellen Dunstan died aged 58 having suffered a cerebral haemorrhage on May 26, 1922 at their spacious home in Creeth Street close to Eaglehawk Road. Ellen’s demise had a powerful effect on the devoted Mr Dunstan. Even in his retirement from business in 1921 the interest in charitable and community institutions continued. Ambrose Dunstan died aged 75 years on January 28, 1931.

heRE are many treasures in the Bendigo RSL museum, and one of the most unusual is a simple plywood cabinet, made with obvious skill and care. This humble piece of furniture was made by Italian prisoners of war at one of the many World War II POW and internment camps built on the stony sheep paddocks outside Rushworth, just down from what is now the Midland Highway. Numerous camps housed Italian and German prisoners of war, as well as civilians classified as enemy aliens. Many of these prisoners and internees were highly skilled, and included academics, painters, sculptors, tradesmen and professionals, many of which would become important figures in post-war Australia. As well as working on local farms, they kept themselves occupied in classrooms and workshops. They produced craft, clothes and household items from scrap materials for barter or sale. The camps disappeared long ago, but the simplicity and economy of this cabinet remains of lasting value. - Peter Thompson.

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TRAINING & EDUCATION

ON TRACK TRAINING & EMPLOYMENT

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ASSISTANT PROPERTY MANAGER Bendigo Property Management Pty Ltd is a strong and mature property management business that requires the services of an assistant property manager. The position is initially part-time and would be expected to become full-time. The successful applicant would be a self-motivated, organised person with a strong interest in people. The person should be fair minded and capable of clear communication in this very interesting and sometimes demanding role. High ethical values are essential. Your skills could include a general understanding of basic book-keeping, reasonable keyboard and computer skills. A willingness to develop knowledge of the industry and the Residential Tenancies Act would be your aim. The completion of an Agent’s Representative Course will be essential before or as commencing in the position. A respectable car will also be required. Applications shall be in writing only, be relatively brief in nature, with your resume, include three referees and be marked “Confidential” please. Please forward to Mr Hunter Gill Bendigo Property Management Pty Ltd. PO Box 332, Bendigo. Vic. 3552. Applications preferably prior to Jan 27, 2014

Services Offered

Services Offered 1300 558 385 ARNOLD'S

Digger & Trenching Service •Post Holes •Trenching •Ripping •Rotary Hoeing •Levelling •4 in 1 Bucket Phone: 0419 471 541 BATHROOM RENOVATIONS Complete bathroom makeovers & alterations. 34 yrs exp by qual tradesman. Servicing Bendigo - Castlemaine & surrounding districts. FREE Quote phone Rod Cox 0419 267 672 or 4406 6019.

BRICKLAYERS all types of brick and block work, chimneys and fireplaces. Ph 5446 7057 or 0418 370 917.

BRICKLAYER

available, prompt service. No job too big or small. Phone Will 5447 2185 or 0409 352 374

CAR REMOVALS.

COMPUTER SUPPORT

Areas Available Now! • Bendigo • California Gully • Eaglehawk • Flora Hill • Golden Square • Kangaroo Flat • Kennington • Maiden Gully • North Bendigo • Strathfieldsaye

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Phone 5440 2529

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$35 per hr / $30 pen (inc. take away clippings).

Spraying (Roundup) $35 per hr/ $30 pen

Rubbish Removal $70 per

load/$65 pen (incl tip fee $31) for 7x4 square box trailer.

NO tyres, computers or rock/ clean fill. Mattresses $10 extra

Ph Mick 5448 5402 or 0407 448 249

PAINTING

per line

(5 LINE MINIMUM)

PLASTER

All types of plastering. • Home Maintenance • Tiling • Painting • Carpentry. Free quotes. Ph. Brian 0407 679 618

PLUMBING

work by an experienced, licensed tradesman. No job too small. Available over the Christmas & New Year period

Call Garry: 0428 510 820

RED'S

RECOVERY SERVICE

Interior, Exterior Pensioner Discounts no job too small Ph G ary 0415 776 949

Also pick up Bobcat Forklifts, Old Clunkers Open 7 Days, Call for Quote: 0427 353 939

PANEL BEATING

SPLIT SYSTEMS

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Heating & Cooling. Supply and installation. Electrical and plumbing. Free quotes. Ph 0419 367 071.

AIR CONDITIONING

INSTALLATION SERVICE & REPAIRS AUTOMOTIVE

Travelling to Rural and the Surrounding Bendigo area PH: CRAIG 0449 69 29 79

TempTech

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AIR CONDITIONING

Evaporative coolers should be serviced at least ONCE PER YEAR in order to work efficiently, so to make sure you stay COOL this summer

phone Nathan: 0407 972 717

CONCRETER Driveways Paths etc Free Quotes

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Servicing all of Central Victoria • Pensioner discounts available Registered Licence No. 47315

Ph. 0428 381 925

ANTENNAS

CONCRETER Driveways, paths, shed floors, spray on patterns, free quotes, no job too small. Ph 0408 204 114

BLOCKED DRAINS from $99 Sewer camera. 0427 507 685

MR DRAINS

ELECTRICIAN All types of work. Free quotes Wiegard Electrical. Ph 0419 367 071.

TV Tuning from $40 • Digital TV’s, Set Top Boxes & Aerials • Satellite & Computer Setups • Home Theatre, wall mount • DVD, Recorders & Austar • Installed & explained

Phone Ron on 5447 7823 or 0431 609 423 BATHROOMS & KITCHENS

EPSOM PAVING Pathways, Patios Garden Edging etc. Ken Tresize Ph 0419 374 062

PLASTERER • Holes Patched

Skilled Handyman • Fencing

1300 558 385

Lawn Mowing, Whipper Snipping

Cheap Rates 7 days. PC Repairs or Training Windows 8 ready. Ph Allan 5447 2965, 0417 526 140

• Renovations

Just $2.85 per line

0409 951 510

Just

$2.85

Cleaning, Steam clean or Dry clean $50 first room, $10 per room after that Ph 0439 374 389 Receipt & ABN supplied

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COMPUTER PROBLEMS

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Be encouraged to embrace your education, build your skills & achieve your potential in our unique & welcoming home of adult learning & development.

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• Painting

PJ TAYLOR

5446 1422 0448 713 499

KITCHEN, BATHROOMS

& PROPERTY MAINTENANCE • New Kitchens • Bathroom Renovations • Warehouse direct bathroom products

ABN: 62 094 744 216

Friday, January 3, 2014 — Bendigo Weekly

PH 0417 511 159 Shed 3/37 Collins St Kangaroo Flat mccabeskitchenandbathrooms@gmail.com

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Services Offered

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EMU CREEK

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• Bobcat and Tipper truck • Weekend work available • Clean ups • Fire Breaks • Trenching • Post Holes

SEPTIC TANK SEWER TREATMENT PLANTS Supplied and installed PIC LICENCED

Patios, Decks, Pergolas Bathrooms, Maintenance Renovations, Concrete Paths, Shed Slabs,, Dr Driveways, Cross-overs ross overs Labor Hire Services

FREE QUOTES 0409 936 712 christopherpower87@bigpond.com

0418 508 993 Sherlock Soil Works Excavator Bobcat Tipper

James Sherlock Ph: 0407 472 775

Over 40 Years Service

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Classifieds 1300 558 385

DOMESTIC•COMMERCIAL•INDUSTRIAL HOME AUTOMATION SPECIALISTS

RROHDE OH D E EELECTRICAL LECTRICAL

• Shopping Centres • Service and Repairs to Air Conditioning • Factories • Switchboards • Renovations • New Homes • Phone Install • Underground

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Matthew Finch 0409 811 787

0417 506 635

GET THE EXPERTS CALL US NOW! email: shanemrohde@optusnet.com.au rec 13846

GREG SMITH ELECTRICIAN

Tired of Waiting for a Tradesman 0418 507 709 A/H 5448 3333

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• Laser Levelled Site cuts • Landscaping • Driveways • Backyard clean-ups • Postholes • Trenching

Using our 5 ton excavator 4.5 ton skid steer & ten metre tipper

Call Clint 0427 349 549

0408 330 997

Electrical Installations

by thelocalphonebook

ELECTRICIANS

cjchandler65@bigpond.com

Enquires call Richard

Geoff Williams

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CARPENTRY

Licenced drainer 31741

After Hours Ph. 5448 8814

Ph: Glenn or Donna

5446 7163 or 0418 510 074

CHRIS POWER BUILDING & CONCRETING

REC 7821

CLEANING SERVICES 7 Day Service Vacates Domestic Cleans Spring Cleans

ELECTRICIANS

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Digger Service

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ELECTRICIANS

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• Post Holes • Trenches • Site Cleans • Pools • Driveways • Site Cuts • 5 ton Excavator with Post Hole Attachment and Rock Breaker

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CARPENTRY

SMOS O C

To advertise in this section contact our classifieds department

BOBCAT / EARTHMOVING

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BIN HIRE

Services Offered

BRICKLAYERS

Bricklaying

COMPUTERS

Sick of waiting for a brickie? Over 10 Years Experience Free Quotes

FENCING / GATES

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Ph. Nathan 54354106

or 0407 507 841 TOP SOILS & MUSHROOM COMPOST MINIMUM 4m- $50/m. FREE DELIVERY BOBCAT, EXCAVATOR & TIPPER - FREE QUOTES

Dave O’Dea - Owner & Operator

Bobcat & Tipper Hire

BUILDERS

ROGER JUNIPER

BUILDER

Commercial & Domestic

Backhoe Trenching Post Hole Borer

200 - 600mm diameter

Site Clearing Driveways Excavation Laser Levelling Rubbish Removal

Mob 0419 892 004 After Hours 5441 1493 Call Ron 0438 569 385

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• Rural • Handrails • Retainer Walls

• Systems built • Repairs and upgrades • Network and internet connections • Virus and Spyware removal

FREE QUOTES • Ph Travis: 0477 910 720 E: tstrybs@gmail.com

Jeoff Milne 5447 2476 Mob 0425 728 336

FIRE & SMOKE ALARMS

CONCRETING

Cave’s Concreting 0409 173 754 Peter

Driveways, Footpaths, Patios, Sheds Colours, Paving, Retaining Walls Liability Insured - Council Approved

CONCRETE PIPING

DB 1130

Matt Sefton 0418 392 559

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TRADIES To advertise in this section please call

ACN 166 595 567

SAME DAY SERVICE PHone 0400 705 886

1300 558 385

PROTECTING YOUR HOME AND FAMILY Residential and Rental Property Smoke Alarm Servicing & Installation $15 Site / Compliance Fee $11 per Smoke Alarm (includes batteries)

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Ph: 0458 342 221 FURNITURE REMOVALISTS

CALL DISTINCTIVE CARPENTRY!

Renovations including bathrooms Pergolas Carports Deckings

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Repairs completed within 24 hours

DOG GROOMING/MOBILE

Zoom ‘n’ Groom Z Bendigo’s No: 1 mobile grooming service

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Services Offered FLOOR SERVICES

Sanding & Polishing of all Timber & Cork Floors, New and Old

Services Offered To advertise in this section please call

Call Luke Phone: 5447 1526 Mobile: 0422 897 575

Over 12 years of industry experience

GARDEN SERVICES

1300 558 385

HANDYMAN SERVICES

LANDSCAPING

PAINTERS / DECORATORS

MIDLAND PAINTING & DECORATING

• Qualified tradesmen • Landscaping • Commercial and residential property maintenance

• Painting & Wallpapering • Domestic & Commercial • No Job too small

Specialising in Landscape construction

E: robrunnalls@live.com.au

ROB: 0418 718 881

PEST CONTROL

Stuart Erwin 0407 667 900 Cameron Rogister 0411 956 937

LOCK & KEY Formally “Spider Sprayers” Vic Police Lic. 745 873

• Garden Maintenance & Lawn Mowing • Painting • Repairs • Renovations • Carpentry • Fencing • Doors and Windows • Tiling • Locks and Screens • Plastering • and much more Call 0412

646 834 or 5443 6842 (after 5pm)

4 Seaso Seasons Garden Care

MOBILE BATHROOMS

FREE QUOTES, 25 YEARS EXPERIENCE Ph 0429 002 678

• Handymen • Domestic Cleaning • Builder • • Carpenters • Glazier • Fencing • Plastering • • Painters • Bathroom & Kitchen Renovations • • Floating Timber Floors • Paving • Concreting • • Plumbers • Decking • Electricians • • Pruning • Tiling • Tree Lopping • • Sheds & Pergolas • Lawns & Gardens •

Pete’s

Suite B 175 Lyttleton Tce, Bendigo greyarmybendigo@bigpond.com

Big or small we fix it all!

HOME MAINTENANCE

Mowing and Maintenance • Welding • Flyscreens • Tap washers • Concreting small jobs • Lawn mowing • Doors, Handles, Locks • Gutter Cleaning • Whipper snipping • Irrigation repairs • Rubbish removal • Weeding • General yard tidy For a free quote call Pete:

0422 660 912 Pensioner discounts available. HANDYMAN SERVICES

The Home Handyman

• Gutter & Window Cleaning • Deck, pergolas, verandah repairs and building • Painting • Plastering • Carpentry • Fences • Floating floors

NO JOB TOO BIG OR SMALL

Ph Dave 0439 113 795

CALL MAL 0417 116 637 DOMESTIC • COMMERCIAL INDUSTRIAL

Central Victoria 13 11 98

PIPERS QUICKSPAN

Outdoor lifestyle solutions

Pergolas, Decking, Patio’s & Carports. We also do home maintenance & commercial. Trade qualified.

For a free quote call Garry 0466 858 112 or 5448 5546 (AH) garrypiper@hotmail.com

Glenn Forge Carpenter

ARE YOU RENOVATING? (Shower, hand basin, toilet etc)

Suitable for • Renovations • Parties/Weddings • Sporting events and many more

CHRIS THORNTON 0490 370 558

Call David/Bronwyn

0438 083 139 www.bettabathroomhire.com.au

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NEW HOME SALES

Peter Hull New Homes Consultant 17 High Street,Kangaroo Flat Ph 5447 9888 • Mob: 0407 530 681 E: peterh@jgkinghomes.com.au www.jgkinghomes.com.au

PLUMBERS

Peter Carr Plumbing & Gasfitting Pty. Ltd.

License No. 32710

A friendly, reliable, local plumbing team fully qualified in all aspects of plumbing

544 33 999 4 Nolan Street, Bendigo

Quality Work, Reasonable Rates

TRIPPA’S PAINTING SERVICE

Greg Hicks st same day Plumbing Fajosebrvtoicoesmall

Phone: 0429 077 441

NO O NO OBL BLIG BL B L LIG IG IGAT GAT ATIO A TION ION FR IO FREE FREE EE Q QUO UOTE U UO OTE TE

• Carpentry • Painting • Plaster Repairs • Fence and Gate Repairs • Lawn Mowing • No Job Too Small

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Phone Trippa 0427 241 958

SERVICES OFFERED:

CALL PETER 0409 422 271

Sandhurst Painting and Decorating

Email: bhmpeter@hotmail.com

35 years experience Search for ‘ Bendigo ’ on CLBGEM

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Prompt efficient service at reasonable rates

Quotation gladly given 1300 850 342

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• Carpentry • Tiling • Painting • Plastering • Pergolas • Decks

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NO JOB TOO SMALL

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MOBILE BATHROOM FOR HIRE

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(03) 5442 8900 A/H 0418 547 886

WE PICK UP AND DELIVER YOUR THINGS

PLUMBERS

For All Your Property Maintenance Needs

Contact us today for a free quote

Get me and the truck from $30

PAINTERS / DECORATORS

House and Garden Maintenance Service

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• Handyman Carpentry • Window Maintenance • All Glass Repairs • Window Cleaning • Vacuuming/Mopping • Dusting • Bathrooms/Toilets • Gutters • Painting • Electrical/Plumbing • Showerscreen Repairs • Small Bathroom Mirrors • Mowing • Maintaining Trees • Hot Water Repairs • Heating Safety Checks • Gas Appliance Servicing and Repairs

PICK UP / DELIVERY

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Hedges Trimmed & Shaped • Lawn Mowing • Clippings Caught & Removed • Edges Trimmed • Pruning of Roses & Fruit Trees • Ride on Mowing • Weeding & Weed Spraying • Yard Clean Ups • Planting & Mulching

• Mobile Service Ove • Fully Insured 15 Year • Free Quotes Exper rs ience • Pensioner Discounts

Call Phill Hutchings on

0417 057 010

Ph 5446 1535

PO Box 54, Eaglehawk

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Services Offered PLUMBERS

SPOUT CLEANING

Don Andrea Plumbing • General Plumbing and Gasfitting • Blocked drains • No call out fees • Flat hourly family friendly rate

Phone 0408 506 159 Lic#23529

classifieds@bendigoweekly.com.au

SPOUT CLEANING

CV Industrial Vacuum Services Reduce Fire Risk Spouts Vacuumed Spotlessly Pensioner Discounts Water Tanks Cleaned

Ph Paul 5439 3835 or 0428 395 429 * Fully Insured

Services Offered To advertise in this section contact our classifieds department

ROOFING 1300 558 385

• Concrete tiles • Terracotta acotta tiles fing • Slate tiles • Iron roofi

classifieds @bendigoweekly .com.au

& MAINTENANCE SERVICES

FREE ROOF INSPECTIONS S New Roofing Re-Roofing Extensions Rebedding & Flexible Pointing Valley & Gutter Replacement

High Pressure Cleaning ngg De-Mossing Sealing & Painting Insurance Claims Pensioner Discounts

5446 7751

We load for you! 7 Days a Week No job too small or too big

Green Waste Green Waste Special

TREE LOPPING

SEWING SERVICES

• Hem Alterations • Zip replacements • Minor repairs & Alterations • Machine Embroidery • 20 years experience Inside Statewide Sewing Superstore 10 High St, (Opp. McDonalds)

• Tree felling and Land Clearing • Removal and Pruning • Bobcat and Tipper • Chipper and Tower • Mulch and Firewood Sales • Emergency work

TREE LOPPING

SMITHS

Quality tree and Stump Removal

Tree Maintenance • Stump Mulching Hire Travel Tower • Tree Pruning and Stump Grinding • Tip Truck & Woodchipper Hire • Free Quotes (no job too BIG or SMALL for the Smith Family team)

David Smith

Solar Energy System for both residential and commercial

TILING

SUBDIVISION

SUBDIVISION MANAGEMENT

DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION OF SUBDIVISIONS • Planning Permit Applications • Townhouse Design • Town Planning Reports • Engineer Design

• Surveying • Construction of Services • Management of Contractors

Thorp Tiling “You style it, I’ll tile it”

FLOOR & WALL TILING Ceramic & Porcelain Slate & Stone Waterproofing Silicon & Grout Sealing Feature Walls & Mosaic Ourdoor Areas

Kyle 0421 255 044 www.thorptiling.com kylethorptiling@live.com.au

WATER CARTAGE

All dealings with Council, authorities and contractors.

CIRCULATING TO

OVER 37,500 HOMES EACH WEEK

CIRCULATION booster, Revitive. Used once. Can't use due to health problems. Paid $340, sell $280. 0401 371115

GATES, pair, Colorbond, complete with latches & hinges, 5ft5x5ft5 $150 . Ph 0406 969 987

KITCHEN setting, 7 piece, natural tonings. Good condition. $150. PH 5449 6985

ALUMINIUM window, 2100mmH x 2450mmW. Brown in colour. $180 Ph 5446 8878 or 0439 672 613

COMPRESSOR/GENERATOR BOX with lockable ramp, to suit tradies trailer $250 ONO Ph 0419 595 426

GOLF clubs + bag & buggy $50 Ph 0418 590 811

KITCHEN stool, 2 step. $30 PH 5441 2324

HALL way table, 2 drawer. $160 PH 5446 8528

LADIES 2 in 1 white skirt dress sz 20-22, new/tags $5 Ph 5443 6219

ANTIQUE lounge, pink patterned material, Queen Anne style, 2 seat couch & 1 chair. $200 ono Ph 0458 413 498

COMPUTER desk, $40 Ph 0409 974 492

ARMCHAIRS x 2, cream, loose covers, button det. $90ea Ph 5441 2396

CORNER display stand, 3 tier, for ornaments etc. $20 PH 5441 2324

BAR stools x 3. Round chrome swivel, black top. EC. $75. Ph 5442 1664.

COUCH 2.5 seater, beige, suit sml living area $99 Ph 5441 2396

BBQ, gas, 4 burner, hood, on wheels. VGC $100 Ph 5448 5676

DEEP freeze (baby) $170 PH 5446 8528

BED single, base + Mattress w/colonial bedhead $25 54387275

BIKE rack for towbar, takes 3 bikes. $50 PH 5441 5443 BLANKETToy Box . Lrg ine $50 54412516

BLIND SALE SUMMER SPECIALS

BMX 2010 Fit Trail 3, imac cond., hardly used, scratch free, black & gold $380 0419 353 541 BOOKS - Danielle Steele novels, VGC $10 lot. PH 5442 3134 BOOTS, RM Williams size 6 1/2, never worn. $130 PH 5446 8528 BRICKS x 245. Red, solid, cleaned. $180 PH 5441 5443 BSE boys shorts 1x Sz 26 $15 Ph A/H 5442 5130 BSE boys shorts 1x Sz28 $15 Ph A/H 5442 5130 BSE boys sports shorts Sz XS $15 Phone A/H 5442 5130 BSE wool jumper. VGC $40 Ph 5441 2516 CAIMBRIDGE essential maths VELS Ed. Yr 8 $20 Ph. 5439 4372 CAIMBRIDGE essential maths VELS Ed. Yr 9 $20 Ph. 5439 4372 CALCULATOR, Casio class pad 330, Exc cond. $100 Ph 0419 375 053

Water Deliveries Starting November www.brfwater.com.au Ph: 5442 2259 ‘See our website for our November special’ FREE Christmas ham with each delivery

COMPUTER table, medium size $20 PH 0403 573 674

Small squares, 1st cut LUCERNE. $6.60 ea, Nth Bridgewater. Ph 0428 373 194

LIQUIDARC welder, 140 MCS + Pkt rods $60 Ph 0458 001 679

Mobile Clock Repairs

Formerly “The Time Gallery” Free Pick up and Delivery

DINING setting, wooden table + 6 chairs w /cushions Very good condition 200 Ph 5446 9148

Phone John: 0405 210 020 Email: johnrallott@live.com.au

DINING table, quality hardwood, 8-12 seat extension, plus 8 chairs. $400 PH 0428 143 078 2 extra chairs available. DISNEY cinderella 1,2 & 3 dvds, new, sealed. $45 the lot. Ph 5443 6219 DISPLAY cabinet, glass, lockeable. approx 5ft High $240 Excellent Condition Ph 5443 7438 DISPLAY shelves blk w/ 5 glass shelves $50 Ph 0401 132 177 DOG kennel, sml w /colourbond roof VGC $10 Ph 5444 5836

FOR SALE

FOR SALE

HAY BARLEY STRAW large squares, excellent quality, & shedded. $120 Ph 0407 805 529 or 5437 312

MASSANA in bath Portable Spa Mat. Exc cond, Replacement cost $2400, Selling for $600 ONO Ph 0417 059 609

HAY WHEATEN 5x4 rolls new seasons Excellent quality, no frost damage $55 Ph 0407 805 529 or 5437 3121

MILK cans, old, with lid, powder coated $140 each. Ph 0406 969 987

HAY

Oaten rolls, net wrapped. Good Quality from $55 Axedale. Phone: 0428 590 023

A fun, safe way for your cat to enjoy the outdoors. Free quotes to suit your budget.

DOOR, glass panelled, Art Deco 2200 x 760 $50 Ph 5441 8984 DRAPES, 1 set beige, overall 3.6 cover + tracks, & 3 sets Rose Pink, overall 2.1 cover w /gold decorator rods + fittings. Can see hanging VGC $200 lot. will seperate. Ph 0418 587 300 or 5439 4539 DRAWERS (4) h 63cm, w 45cm, d 51cm GC $10 Ph 5447 7762 DRESS sz 12-14 pink satin, strapless, long skirt $80 Ph 5439 6472 DRUM KIT, 'Basix', classic series, 5 piece set + cymbols & seat, EC, $380. Ph 0419 323 290 ELECTRIC telescopic pole pruner as new $80 Ph 0425 880 259 EXERCISE bike, Weslo Persuit, T89 $70 Ph 5449 3649 FLOATING floor u/lay, 1.2m wide, large roll, new, $35 Ph 5438 7275 FOLDING camp beds + Mattresses x3 VGC $45 lot Ph 5438 7275

FRIDGES

FUCHSIAS Over 30 varieties of fuchias on verge of flowering, some parent plants in flower & on display Ph 5442 7974 GAS log heater, Rinnai, free standing, 8yo, GC, heats up to 18sq/m w /flue $500 ono 0428 504 026 GAS stove, Westinghouse, EC $200 Ph 5446 8148 GATE steel frame & fittings, pickets 1500 x 940 $75 Ph 5441 8984

MITSUBISHI whipper snipper, V40cc, heavy duty, $220. 2 stroke petrol pump, Selector. 26cc. Nearly new. $230 ono Ph 5447 9665

Cat Enclosures

DOLL Baby Born & large cane carry basket $25 Ph 5448 4556

and Freezers. Top brands from $195. Fully recond, 6 mths wty. 283 High St, G/Sq. Ph. 5441 1955

CHAISE lounge, 3 seater, brand new, lime green linen look, have receipt, cost $1000, sell $550 Bendigo Ph 0449 994 293

HAY

LAWNMOWER, Murray ride-on, 30", new 13.5HP motor, $850 Ph 0411 432 733

Buying and Repairing all types of Clocks and Watches

CCB Boys summer uniform, shorts, Tshirts, PE Shirt, & winter slacks, exc cond size 12-14 taking best offers Ph 0427 803 186

CCB Yr 9 textbook "Good health/fitness" L6 $30 Ph 0438 412 340

LADIES boots, Rockport, sz 8.5, brown $20 Ph 0409 974 492

DESK, student, 6 drawers. $100 Ph 5441 2324

FREE large bookshelf w /doors PH 0403 573 674

CCB yr 9 textbook "French Touche" Level 3 $10 Ph 0438 412 340

HAY 5 X 4 rolls, Various oaten, cereal, pasture, clover, ryegrass and straw from $38.50. Viewing available Bendigo. Delivery available. Phone 0438 373 291

DESK & hutch 130 L x 149 H x 74 D $50 Ph 0401 132 177

CARAVAN digital TV antenna. Foldaway, EC $50 Ph 5444 5836

CCB Yr 9 "Tomorrow when the war began" $5 Ph 0438 412 340

PHONE 0435 147 045

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AIRCON Max Capacity Dimplex, portable, as new. Paid $950 SELL $600 Phone 0401 206 590

BLUE STONE

0427 506 160

Phone Joe on 0402 942 347 Email: jlchoice@yahoo.com.au

FOR SALE

Assorted sizes, from $5 each 100+ Available Phone 5446 7105 or 0428 507 846

SOLAR ENERGY

• Free site design and quote • 2kWh to 20kWh system with a competitive pricing • Locally owned and operated

FOR SALE

BLINDS, AWNINGS, ROLLER SHUTTERS & SECURITY DOORS. Free measure & quote. Southern Cross Blinds & Awnings, 141 High St K/Flat. Ph. 5447 9011

t Yard clean ups t Whitegoods t DomesƟĐ t Builders t Renovators t Commercial

0423 402 474

FOR SALE

BICYCLE basket with rear mounting rack Exc Cond $10 Ph 5444 5836

0438 632 219

RUBBISH REMOVAL

FOR SALE

BED and base, Sleepmaker QS, VGC $100 Ph 0418 680 875

EXPERTS IN ALL ASPECTS OF ROOFING robert@superiorroofing.net.au www.superiorroofing.net.au

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Call Jim 0429 866 630 www.byers.net.au

FOR SALE HIPPEASTRUM bulbs, red. 5 in a pot. $10 PH 5442 3134 HYUNDAI Accent, 2 door, 5 spd man., 11 months reg, RWC negotiable, QMC-153, GC $1895 ono. Ph 0418 537 782 INSULATION, 3.5 yellow batts, 9 sq mtrs, half price, $25 each. Ph 0439 371 301 or 0438 416 924

FOR SALE

MOBILITY scooter, Ibosa 3 wheel $1800 ONO. 4 wheel walkers, various, $40 to $80 Ph 5447 0060

MUSHROOM COMPOST

$50 per metre. Minimum 4 metres. Free delivery to Bendigo area. Phone 0400 855 626.

KEFFIR grains, milk or sugar. $12 Ph 5443 5408 KEYBOARD Casio CTK2100 w/stand $50 Ph 0418 590 811 KEYBOARD Yamaha Portatone PSR60 $40 Ph 0418 590 811 KING single bed with trundle, makes into double bed, EC, $295. Ph 5446 3673

MYNA Traps. Eradicate the pest. $65 each. 8 trapped in the first 11 days! Protect the native birds Ph 0428 648 051

NINTENDO WII U console, white, with game. EC $160 PH 5443 1488

Store Well with Stilwell

Containers to suit all your needs!

✹ Buy ire or H

Containers can be custom fitted with shelves, benches, windows, side doors, electricity, insulation & air-conditioning. View containers at:

51 Ryalls Lane, Strathfieldsaye. • Ph 5439 5512 • Mob 0409 957 014

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CLEARING SALES

FOR SALE

WANTED

WRECKING

ADVERTISE YOUR CAR

BENDIGO ANTIQUE AND ESTATE AUCTIONS

TV cabinet w/doors at bottom & side $30 PH 0403 573 674

DATSUN 240K or skyline from 1972-1980 complete car or parts Ph 0400 949 779

VEHICLES & SMALL TRUCKS WANTED TO BUY

FOR 4 WEEKS LocalClassifieds

TV cabinet, 2.05m x 600 H, neutral wood, as new $350 PH 5449 6985

For our next antique and collectables auction

Wednesday 29th January, 6pm Individual or estate lots accepted

Contact: Dennis 5443 8570 or Vernon 5441 4168 or 0407 485 333 www.bendigoantiques.com.au

FOR SALE PEDAL CAR & TRAILER (new) $385 ono. Ideal childrens gift. Ph 5443 0596 Great bargain! PEDASTAL Fan. 48cm VGC $8 Ph 5447 7762

PIANO accordion, 96 bass, in case, EC $400 PH 5441 5397 POP cake maker, used once, $10 Ph 5439 5852

PRAM Valco Supreme 2-way, EC, $100. Ph 5443 4484

PUMP, submersible, stainless steel, Onga VF150, GC $150 PH 5442 4454 RACING car bed, reinforced storage under, VGC, $195 ono. Ph 5446 3673

RADIO control plane, Hustler, 1.5m wing span, Enya engine, Futaba radio control. $400 ono. Ph 5443 9092 RIOBI blower vac, variable spd. as current model. $60 Ph 0458 001 679 ROXY beach mat, new in plastic, pink butterflys, $6 Ph 5443 6219

FOR SALE SIEVED TOP SOIL with fowl manure $35 per/mtr del. Bobcat avail. Ph 5446 7105 or 0428 507 846 SKYROCKETS approx 2m high (x4) in granite pots, $250 each ONO Ph 5444 5837 or 0403 623 590 STORAGE toy box, indoor use, upholstered. VGC $50 PH 5441 2324 STRAWBERRY plants $2 per pot. Ph 5447 0076 or 0418 520 051 TEXTBOOK "Touche Sejour a Noumea" - 3 $10 Ph. 5439 4372 THULE Roof mount, Twin bike carriers. Exc Cond $260 Ph 0417 059 609 TIMBER cot & mattress, EC, $225 ono. m Ph 5446 3673

TOP SOIL Sieved $35 per metre, 4 metre min. delivery 8m & 10m also avail. Potting Mix $60 a metre. Phone 0418 306 548 or 0428 100 770 TORRUMBARRY Weir Fishing Shack, all comforts of home, close to boat ramp & amenities block, it is a caravan with 2 rooms attached one being a well equipped kitchen with large open fire, sleeps 8, WI WO $32,000 OBO Phone 5443 6104 TRUNDLE bed with 2 mattress, EC, $100 Ph 5446 8148

Petcarers Caring for your pets in your home

• Domestic Do pets and horses • Play/TLC • Dog Walks/Cat Cuddles • Feeding/Medication Staff: Caring, Insured, & Police checked. Ph: 5443 4536 E: sharon@petcarers.com.au

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Boarding Kennel & Cattery

-New Owners-

Muckleford School Road MUCKLEFORD 3451

Open 8:30am-12:00pm & 4:00pm - 6:00pm Phone 03 5472 4698 Mobile 0428 882 411

ADOPT-A-PET OPT A Desexed, Male. 1 year

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LOST YOUR DOG OR CAT?

THE RSPCA IS THE POUND FOR THE BENDIGO CITY COUNCIL.

5441 2209

Piper Lane, East Bendigo

Mon-Sat 10am-4pm, Sun & Pub Hols 10am-12pm www.rspcavic.org.au

In Summer, as the temperatures increase, so do the dangers to your pet. Always make sure that you pet as access to clean, fresh water and plenty of shade.

TV unit, small, solid wood, glass doors, EC, $50 Ph 0401 132 177 VCE & High School Texts, all years, from $10 Ph 0438 805 868 VCE Accounting 1 & 2 Workbook. $20 54412516 VCE health & human dev text book Units 3 & 4 $30 Ph 0419 375 053 WAGON, $1000 and Windmill (southern cross) $800 Ph 0438 417 701

WATER TANKS and DRUMS

3000 lt $620. 5000 lt $820. 2,000 lt $480 2500 lt Slimline $690. Drums 200lt $25. www.ebsary.com.au 161 McIvor Hwy Ph 5443 6740 WETSUIT, ripcurl, Kids sz 16, $20 Ph 5444 3316

WHEEL Trims 14" as new $8 Pair Ph 5447 7762 WINDOWS, timber, 3 sash, 2.200 x 1300 $95 Ph 5441 8984

YUCCA PLANTS 1.2M tall in pots $60ea Phone 0404 078 268 YUCCA PLANTS Variety of sizes. Clearance sale. Make a reasonable offer. Ph 5442 7974

CASH

For Fridges & Freezers, in GWO up to 25yrs. Washing Machines up to 7yrs old. Ph. 5441 1955 TRACTORS & farm machinery wanted. Going or not, cash paid, Ph 0429 393 221

GARAGE SALES SAT 8am-2pm. 93 Honeysuckle St Ironbark. Electronic organ, etc.

LIVESTOCK BIRDS

08 KX450F, low hours, with Trailer $6000.00 ono Ph 0408 341 463

JAYCO Freedom 2006 16ft raised 100ml single axle + extras, twin beds, m/wave, side kitchen, roll out awning, exc cond. $20,500 Ph 5444 0197 OZTRAIL 6x4 Camper trailer, As New, with 4m x 3m Annex $2800 Ph 5442 6974 P/TOP camp. Jayco swan, 1984, new axel,frig 2 way, full anx, canvas good, tyres LT14, V clean, 14 Dec, $7900 ono Ph 0447 472 450

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HONDA CRF70 2007, EC $1400. Kids outgrown. Ph 5447 9723 or 0419 588 233 MINI BIKE, Pee Wee size, 110cc motor, semi auto, only 4hrs use, $500 Ph 0412 413 883 MOTOR Bike Trailer and Extras $650 PH 0427 843 585

KELPIE Pups, Ready to go. M & F vacc, M/C 956000003275757 956000003301982 956000003279940 956000003310972 956000003281630 $250 Ph 0439 843 616 or Ph 5435 7293 RAGDOLL kitten, Seal Point, microchipped & ready now. $350 Ph 5448 3033 m/c 982000356546585 WHITE DORPERS 6-8 mth old ewes & wethers. Shedding now. Ewes $90. Wethers $70. Bgo area. 0428 121 656

FOR SALE Small Bush Goats $10-$15 Negotiable May Deliver Ph 5020 6887

CAR PARTS BULLBAR, silver, to suit Ford XF-XH, 2 posts, EC $220 ono PH 5447 1723

SCRAP METAL WANTED Cars, trucks, tractors, tin, wire, white goods etc. Phone 5474 3237 or 0427 312 146. VS Commodore Ute Canopy. White. Good Condition. $300 ono 0428 504 026

AUTO SCOOTER, Honda SCV100, Jan 2012, VGC, 5800km, top box, red, $1550 Ph 0428 648 051 XR400 2002, Long Range fuel tank, new motor, rego, new tyres, with RWC. $4650. BU-143. Ph 0427 353 939

ALUMINUIM Gull Boat + Trailer. F/finder, 9.8 OB, All safety Gear, reg til Oct 2014 spare tyre, $2100 Ph 5446 3139

SUZUKI TU 250X 2011, 1 Rider, AS NEW Condition, Low 1,627Kms, LAM approved, Great smooth road bike. Comes with 12 MONTHS REG $5000 firm. Phone 0420 278 951 or Leave Msg 5443 0112

BOATS Trailcraft Cross Sport 475/485 Bowrider fitted with Yamaha 80hp Four stroke motor (only 108 hours use)

1996 EF Ford Falcon sedan, transmission replaced, reg to 25 Jan, NRWC $1000 ONO Steve 0400 711 592 neq-054 BMW 1997 735 V8, GC, RWC, PVR-810 $4500 Ph 0411 432 733

CHRYSLER Valiant CM sedan, 3-speed man., CL287, 6 cylinder Hemi, 4Lt, no rust, no dents, no rego, PCY-260, 245,338km, Inspection recommended. $10,500. Ph 5448 8138

DAIHATSU Terios SX 4WD, 2001, Great first car. Full electrics & tinted, good condition, runs & drives well, 12 mths reg & rwc inc. $6,200 neg YCA-515. Ph Bgo 0418 507 190 FAIRMONT EB, complete, suit wrecking, eng. JG34mt54350 $300 ono Phone 5438 7275 Located Tarnagulla

DORPER X 10 weeks old, brown with white halo, very friendly, male. $100. Ph 0421 018 631 GUINEA pigs, beautiful colours, great for children, will hold for Christmas, $10 each Ph 5446 8105

Cash offered. Phone 0417 334 009.

BOATS 14FT aluminium 15HP Mercury bimini. Fish finder, all safety gear. Boat & trailer reg. Great for lakes river. $2250 ono PH 5447 3822

$28.50

WRECKING CARS WANTED

TRAILERS

6 x 4 $590. 8 x 5 tandem $2,190. 161 McIvor Hwy

NISSAN PULSAR HATCH Auto, a/c, p/s, tinted windows, alloys, low kms. ABC111. $18,000. Ph 5442 1646

with photo

CARAVANS & TRAILERS

Cockatiels from $25 ea. Hand reared Blue Princess Parrots $150. Phone 0429 807 318 DORPERS, Black Faced, 4 x Black Dorper X Ewes $450 the lot 3 x Black Dorper Ewes with 2 lambs at foot $400 the lot 3 x Black Dorper 2 Tooth Wethers $360 the lot Phone: 0488 098 870

Call 5446 1384 or 5446 1820 Wayne on 0413 774 717 LMCT 10992 Kayne on 0459 652 963 Address: 222 Upper Rd, Eaglehawk, 3556

MOTOR BIKES

MOTORBIKE TRAILER Holds 3 bikes + 2 fuel holders $899 Phone 0417 054 350 WATER PUMP Millers Falls 1 1/2 HP, 2-Stroke. As new. IDEAL FOR CAMPING $240.00 Phone 5449 3247

NEW Exhaust systems, Mufflers and Specialising In Tail Pipes • Holdens • Commodores Available • Fords • Light Commercials

GARDEN SNAILS WANTED Great pocket money earner. Willing to pay $6 per KG. Will pickup anytime. Ph 5447 8203

FOR SALE

177 View Street, Bendigo ENTRIES ARE INVITED

WANTED TO BUY

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$23 NISSAN PULSAR HATCH Auto, a/c, p/s, tinted windows, alloys, low kms. ABC111. $18,000. Ph 5442 1646

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AUTO

AUTO

MITZUBISHI Lancer coupe, 2002, 5sp air power 128,000km, 100km in last 3 years. No reg/rwc $2850 or best offer PH 0438 933 663 RTX-949

V O L V O 1 9 9 7 , YVILS5106, auto, sun roof, all leather, top of the range $3300 5443 9784 or 0452 277 038

MITSUBISHI express van, 2008, white, 99,000km 5sp Man, 12month reg, 1AR-2GQ, $13,800 neg Ph 0406 738 955 NISSAN 1999 Pulsar, 5 speed manual, alloy wheels, RWC, PVJ-772, GC. $2800 PH 0411 432 733

HOLDEN COMMODORE 2004 VZ SV6, Blue, Great Condition, $10,500 (TGZ-098) PH: 0430 075 758

MOTOR CAR TRADER REG 1998 SUBARU wagon, 5-speed man., Excellent nick, drives good, no reg or RWC, $850 ono. WYZ-097. Tarnagulla Phone 5438 7275

TOYOTA LANDCRUISER 100 Series GLX 1999 Dual fuel, 8 seats, Auto, Bull-bar, Tow-bar, NEW tyres, 321,500 Kms, ZZH-966, GC. $12,500 neg. ph: 0400 484 083 TOYOTA Prado 2003 Grande, 4 litre, duel fuel, elec/brakes, SRF-429, 223,000km, $19,000 ono PH 5446 9573 VOLVO Red DL 244 Working order, No reg or rwc, $750 Or best offer Ph 0428 111 866 WDW-425

Regulations require that from June, 1998 both licensed motor car traders and persons other than licensed motor car traders, must include the following info when advertising a motor car sale. 1.) The cash price of the motor car 2.) Whichever of the following is applicable: a.) if the motor car is registered, the reg no. b.) if the car is unregistered, the engine no. of the vehicle; or the chassis no; or the vehicle ID no; or the reg no. (if any) last assigned to the vehicle; or if none of those numbers are reasonably ascertainable, any other number by which the vehicle may be identified. a licensed motor car trader must also state in their advertisements their LMCT no. and the details of any periodical payments applicable. Penalty for failure to comply with these regulations is a $1,000 fine.

AUTO

FALCON wagon, EF No reg /rwc Mechanically Exc. Needs radiator, drives Exc. $475 ono NMH-276 Phone 5438 7275

Dunbier Drive on roller trailer with spare. Boat features: • 4 and 5mm plate aluminium construction • Fully sealed and self draining deck • Hydraulic steering • Plumbed livebait tank • Humminbird sounder with GPS • GME VHF radio • Drink holders • Rod racks • Anchor and rope • Full Safety gear for four persons This is a great looking, great handling heavy duty boat that rides high in the water and with a high level of safety built in. Boat is a bowrider but has been set up for fishing. Equally suited to skiing, towing tubes etc as it is for fishing both fresh and salt water including light offshore work.

$26,000 • Ph 0488 098 870

FORD EF XR6 wagon, 5 speed manual, SGD-128 $1500 PH 0411 432 733 HOLDEN Barina hatch 2000 Olympic edition, EC, RWC, 12 months reg, QNR-027 $5000 Ph 0402 632 180

HYUNDAI Excel 1994, 2 door, 5 spd, EFI engine, EC, no reg or RWC, $600. SRL-191. Ph 5438 7275 Tarnagulla LANDCRUISER 80 series, turbo diesel, late '92 model, lots of extras. EC $15,500 EZN-434 Ph 0419 588 233

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Spirit ready for the run By JOEL PETERSON

BENDIGO Spirit coach Bernie Harrower says the Christmas break will have done this side the world of good, as it prepares to enter the second half of the WNBL season in a dominant position on top of the table. Bendigo sits three games clear of second-placed Dandenong with a 13-1 record, having not been defeated since the first game of the season against Townsville. A fatigued Spirit side went into the break after playing only six of the first 14 games of the season at home, and Harrower says the team is ready to attack a tough road-home double against Canberra and Melbourne which begins tonight. “The girls really enjoyed the break, when you look at it we’ve played six of our first 14 games on the road so far so that takes a lot out of you,� Harrower said. “They enjoyed the time off but were eager to get into training when we came back on Sunday which was a pleasing sign, and I’m sure they’ll be ready to go this weekend.� Canberra has arguably under-performed this season and face a tough task to get themselves back into the finals mix, but Melbourne sits in third place and took it right up to

Bendigo last time the two sides met. The Spirit prevailed by two points in a scrappy encounter in round 10, and their matchup this weekend promises to be just as entertaining. “Anytime you come up against the top side you’re fired up and you want to make a good account of yourself,� Harrower, who finished second in coach of the month voting for December behind Melbourne’s Guy Molloy, said. Canberra is coming off a poor loss before Christmas, so won’t be short on motivation, and Melbourne hasn’t played since the middle of December, so they will be really fresh. “Melbourne are a good side, they play physical and like us are defensively orientated, but I’d like to think our depth will allow us to overcome that and fully use our rotations.� The Spirit has played well enough so far to give themselves a solid buffer atop the table, but Harrower is under no illusions that the post-Christmas stretch will be vital in deciding how far the team can go in search of back-to-back titles. “I have always said that this is the business end of the season, and you really need to be on top of your game at this time of year,� he said. “We can’t take anything for

HIGH SCORER: Kelsey Griffin is a major part of Spirit’s battle plan. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN

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granted, and we can’t rest on our pre-Christmas form because it doesn’t mean anything now. “It’s all about how we

position ourselves going into the finals, and that means we need to be up and about because everybody is gunning for us.�

Atkinson joins the Braves

IMPORT: Zack Atkinson.

Athletes flock to the Masters

THE Bendigo Bank Braves have moved a step closer to completing their roster for the 2014 South East Australian Basketball League season, signing import Zack Atkinson. Atkinson has played in the New Zealand National Basketball League with the Waikato Pistons, averaging 15 points and 12 rebounds in the 2013 season. Standing at 206cm,

Atkinson will fill a much-needed role in ther Braves’ frontcourt. Atkinson was born in South Carolina and played his college basketball for UC Irvine. Atkinson has built a reputation on being an excellent rebounder and an extraordinary athlete, and promises to light up the crowd at the Bendigo Stadium with many highlight dunks.

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“It’s exciting to have our first import on board. Zack is a tremendous athlete and a high-level rebounder,� Braves coach Ben Harvey said. “He comes highly recommended from his past coaches for both his on-court ability and his community leadership.� The Braves are now only one more import off finalising their roster for the 2014 season.

“Out of that field, 17 are world champions from last year’s World Masters Games in Brazil, five are world record holders, and two have been voted world masters athlete of the year.� The decathalon and heptathlon events will kick the competion off on Saturday, with a 10km walk taking in Rosalind Park on Sunday morning before the event’s opening ceremony. All events, the majority of which are held at the La Trobe University Bendigo Athletics Complex, are free for spectators. “The opening ceremony will be good, we’ve got members of the Bendigo Chinese Association performing along with the formalities that go along with an event such as that,� Hicks said. “We’ve got some junior athletes involved in the multi-events as well which will be great to see. The halfmarathon on the last Sunday will also be a great event in the CBD to mark as a celebration of the championships.� The walk and half marathon events in the CBD have been billed as the marquee events on the program of the championships, with Hicks saying that the courses are as good as any he has seen. “The courses for the walk and half marathon are excellent, and are as good as any in the world through the CBD,� Hicks said. “They will both be great events, and are a great chance for people to come and see what these athletes are capable of. “The cross country out at the Epsom Racecourse is always a good day out as well, especially on a hot day, and everyone involved with the games is looking forward to that.� With athletes coming from across Australian and the world to participate in the games, Hicks, who is competing in the games himself, encouraged spectators to get involved in the games. “We’re definitely encouraging as many people as possible to come down to the events and see what it’s all about,� he said. “There are some pretty impressive athletes here, and the things they are capable of are great to watch. “All in all, it should be a great nine days of competition, and we’re looking forward to getting it under way.�

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Meet the Bendigo Toyota Used Car Team.

Michael Moore Michael is the Used Car Manager at Bendigo Toyota and moved to Australia from London, England in 1973. He always had passion for sales and got into the car trade with Toyota over 30 years ago, staying with the brand ever since. He believes he has the best team of sales people in regional Victoria, who will all work to exceed your expectations.

Bradley Kennedy Brad is the Used Car Department’s Assistant Manager and has over 15 years experience in the car industry. He genuinely believes in the products he sells and is proud to be a key member of one of the premier dealerships in the area. He’ll strive to ensure your experience with the Used Car team is a good one – for the life of your vehicle.

William Trimble The Irish larrikin…He initially moved to Australia on a working visa and ended up staying in Bendigo. Will enjoys the challenge of listening to customers’ needs and matching them to a vehicle. He’s convinced there’s no better place to shop for a car than at Bendigo Toyota. In his words, it’s a one stop shop. Not only is there an extensive range of quality Used Cars, there is also in house finance, insurance, genuine accessories and servicing.

Jeigar Hynes Raised in Bendigo, Jay is a local lad with a big personality. Many Central Victorians may be familiar with his work on the local Star FM and 3BO radio stations. He’s been an energetic part of the Bendigo Toyota Used car team for the past six months and enjoys putting smiles on local people’s faces. He thinks the process of buying a car should be easy, fun and affordable.

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ATHLETES are expected to flock to Bendigo in their hundreds over the next week, as the 2014 Oceania Masters Athletics Championships are held. More than 500 athletes will compete across the nine days of competition, beginning on Sat-

urday, January 4 and continuing through until Sunday, January 12. Months of preparation have gone into the event according to organiser Terry Hicks, with an extremely strong field lining up for the event. “We’ve had people working extremely hard to get everything up and ready. The weather is looking

good, and we’re confident that everything will stand up to the test,” he said. “We’re very happy with the field. We’ve got 500 masters athletes as well as 140 open-age athletes competing in the half-marathon on the last Saturday of the competition which is great.” Continued Page 26

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STEP OUT: Bendigo participants in the Masters games warm up for the event. Photo: ANDREW PERRYMAN

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